MTD 310-181-000 - Manual (Page 6)

be inoperative. Do not use multi-viscosity oils. Such
oils may not provide adequate lubrication and due to
additives may cause excessive plug fouling. Us(! fresh
gasoline which is blended for the season in which the
engine is used.
Measure oil carefully. Excess ve oil
in fuel may cause hard starting or no start, al so ex­
cessive smoke and plug fouling.
Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels i called
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract
moisture which leads to separation and forma ion of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel
system of an engine while in storage. To avoid ongine
problems, the fuel system should be emptied aefore
storage for 30 days or longer. Drain the fuel tani;, start
the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and car­
buretor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See
Storage section of this manual for additional infor­
mation.
Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the
fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
To assure thorough mixing of oil and gasoline—f II con­
tainer with gasoline to one quarter full, add oil per chart,
shake container vigorously and then fill remainder of
container with gas. ONCE MIXED, OIL AND
GASOLINE WILL NOT SEPARATE. Use a deal con­
tainer and follow the chart below.
AC
WARNING t
Never fill fuel tank indoors, when engine
is running or while engine is still hot.
Do not smoke when filling fuel tank.
2. Make certain the auger control handle is in the
disengaged (released) position.
3. Insert ignition key into slot. See figure 4. Be cer­
tain it snaps into place. Do not turn key.
4. Move choke lever to ON position (cold engine
start).
If engine is warm, place choke in OFF position in­
stead of ON.
5. Push primer button two or three times. If unit is
equipped with an electric starter, push primer
button one time only. See figure 4. If engine is
warm, do not prime.
NOTE
Always cover vent hole in primer button
with finger while pushing. Additional
priming may be necessary for the first
start if temperature is below 15°F.
FUEL MIX CHART
Mixture: 32:1
U.S. S.l. (METRIC)
Gas Oil To
Be Added
Petrol Oil To
Be Added
1 Gal. 4 oz. 4 Liters .125 L
2 Gal. 8 oz. 8 Liters .250 L
5 Gal. 20 oz. 20 Liters .625 L
NOTE
Use only clean oil and fuel. Store in
approved, clean, covered containers.
TO START ENGINE
Recoil Starter:
1. Grasp starter handle (see figure 4) and pull rope
out slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope re­
wind slowly.
2. Pull starter handle rapidly. Do not allow handle to
snap back. Allow it to rewind slowly while keeping
a firm hold on the starter handle.
NOTE
If recoil starter is frozen and will not
crank the engine, proceed as follows:
a. Pull as much rope out of the starter as
possible.
b. Release starter handle and let it snap
back against the starter.
Only use the above procedure when
necessary to free a frozen starter.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
1. Service engine with fuel mixture; use a clean
funnel. Never fill fuel tank completely. Fill tank to
within V4 to V
2 inch of top of tank to provide space
for fuel expansion. Wipe any fuel spillage from
engine and equipment before starting engine.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until engine starts. If engine
fails to start, prime engine again (step 5 from
previous section), and repeat steps 1 and 2 from
this section until engine starts.
4. As engine warms up and begins to operate even­
ly, move choke lever slowly to OFF position. If
engine falters, return to ON position, then slowly
move to OFF position.