Operation
Pre-Operation Check
IMPORTANT:
The engine is shipped without gasoline in the
engine. Seethe Set-Up Section of this manual for instructions on
adding gasoline.
IMPORTANT:
Some engines are shipped with oil already in
the engine, others without oil already in the engine. It is very
important to check the oil before operating the engine and
to add if necessary. Seethe Set-Up Section of this manual for
instructions on checking and adding oil.
For your safety, and in order to maximize the service life of this
equipment, it is very important to check its condition before you
operate this engine. Make certain to service, correct or fix any
problem that might be identified before attempting to operate
this engine.
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WARNING!
Improperly maintaining this engine, or
failure to correct any problem before operation can
cause a malfunction which could result in serious
injury or even death.
Always perform a pre-operation inspection before
each operation, and correct any problem.
Before you start the engine, always check the following items:
1.
Fuel Recommendations (SeeSet UpSection),
2.
Checking Oil Level (SeeSetUp Section),
3.
Air filter (if equipped) (SeeMaintenance Section),
4.
General Overall Inspection. Check for any fluid leaks or
discharges, and loose or damaged parts.
5.
Check the owner's manual provided with the equipment
that is powered by this engine. Review the owner's manual
for any precautions and procedures that should be
followed before starting the engine.
Starting the Engine
WARNING!
Always keep hands and feet clear of
moving
parts. Do not use a pressurized
starting
fluid. Vapors are flammable.
WARNING!
An adult should
start the engine.
Only
allow children
to start the engine if an adult has
determined
they are experienced
and capable
of
such operation.
WARNING!
If you are unable to start this engine
after following
instructions
in this manual, contact
1.
you authorized
MTD Service Dealer. To avoid serious
burn injuries or damage
to your engine,
DO NOT
2.
attempt
to start or troubleshoot
this engine in any
other way. for example:
3.
DO NOT use starting
fluid.
DO NOT spray flammable
vapors into the
4.
carburetor.
DO NOT put flammable
liquids into carburetor.
DO NOT operate engine
or pull on starter rope
with spark plug removed.
Fuel can spray from
spark plug hole and ignite.
NOTE:Allow
the engine
to warm up for a few minutes
after
starting.
The engine
will not develop
full power until it reaches
operating
temperatures.
NOTE: Familiarize yourself
with the engine
symbols shown in
Fig. 5-1 before attempting
to start this engine. If this engine
is
remotely
controlled
by the equipment
it is powering,
be sure to
familiarize
yourself
with the equipment
Operator's
Manual as
well.
NOTE:The following starting instructions are for several different
types of engines. In order to locate the instructions that apply to
your engine, first determine what type of starter you have. If you
have an electric starter, see Engines With Electric Starters. If you
have a manual recoil starter, see Engines with Recoil Starters later
in this section.
Fast
Slow/Idle
Engine Off
I+1
Run
Choke
Primer
Figure 5-1
RecoilStarter
WARNING!
DO NOT pull starter rope with engine
running. Doing so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
To avoid carbon
monoxide
poisoning,
be sure engine is
outdoors
in a well-ventilated
area.
Be sure fuel valve, if present (see equipment Operator's
Manual instructions) is open and all switches are on.
Move the engine speed control, if equipped, to the "FAST"
position.
Set the choke control to "FULL CHOKE"position.
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