MTD 249-670A - Manual (Page 5)

17. Fasten control lever in position with hex
screw and two hex nuts provided.
18. Engage and disengage control lever, check for
free pivoting action. It may be necessary to
readjust the control rod.
OPERATION
1. Service engine with gas and oil. See engine
manual packed with vacuum for complete
instructions for care and maintenance of
engine. READ DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.
START ENGINE
After the engine has been properly fueled and
oiled (refer to engine operating and maintenance
instructions), start engine in the foiiowing
manner.
PUSH MODEL
1. Move throttle control lever on engine to
START position.
2. Crank engine. Pull recoil with a quick firm
pull. Do not pull out so far that rope stops
with a jerk as this will cause rope failure. Do
not allow rope and handle to snap back into
place.
3. After two or three full firm pulls on recoil (or
as soon as engine fires), move speed control
to run position.
4. Operate a new engine at intermediate speeds
and light toad for the first few hours as you
would a new automotive engine.
5. To stop engine, move speed control lever on
engine to STOP position.
6. If carburetor needs adjustment to start or for
operation, see “Carburetor Readjustment^’
section.
SELF PROPELLED MODEL
1. Place drive engagement lever in the neutral
position (towards the operator).
2. Move throttle control lever on handle to
START position.
3. Crank engine. Pull recoil with a quick firm
pull. Do not pull out so far that rope stops
with a jerk as this will cause rope failure. Do
not allow rope and handle to snap back into
place.