MTD 216-031-000 - Manual (Page 7)

OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
1. Check clutch adjustment before starting tiller.
Refer to step number 9 of Assembly Instruc­
tions.
2. Fill crankcase with 1V4 pints of oil or to top of
filler neck. Be sure that the engine is level.
See figure 10.
Use SAE No. 30 MS, SC, SD or SE oil. If not
available, use SAE 10W-30.
3. Fill fuel tank using a good grade of fresh,
clean, regular gasoline. Do not use gasoline
that has been sitting for a long period of time.
TO START ENGINE
^ WARNING \
BE SURE NO ONE IS STANDING IN
FRONT OF THE TILLER WHILE THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING OR BEING
STARTED.
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
2. Be certain the clutch grip is in the neutral
(released) position. See figure 11.
3. Pull choke knob out to choke engine. See
figure 12.
4. Move the throttle control lever forward to
FAST POSITION. See figure 11.
5. Standing at side of the tiller, grasp the starter
handle and pull out rapidly. Return it slowly to
the engine. Repeat if necessary.
6. After engine starts, push choke knob gradual­
ly in to “OFF” position.
NOTE
Warm engine should not need chok­
ing.
Choke Knob
(Pull Out To Choke)
FIGURE 12.
TO STOP ENGINE .
1. Move throttle control lever to “STOP” posi­
tion.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to
prevent accidental starting while equipment
is unattended.