Murray MT200 Manual Del Operador página 10

When Adding Fuel
Stop the engine and let the engine cool at least 3
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minutes before you remove the fuel cap.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources
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of ignition.
Fill the fuel tank outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
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Do not overfill the fuel tank. To allow for expansion of
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the fuel, do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank
neck.
Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
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heat, and other ignition sources.
Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for
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cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before you start the
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engine and avoid creating any source of ignition.
Use only an approved fuel container.
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1. Remove any debris from the fuel cap area.
2. Remove the fuel cap. (Fig.15)
3. Fill the fuel tank with fuel. Monitor the level of fuel by
looking at the see-through window on the left of the
tractor. DO NOT fill above the bottom of the fuel
tank neck.
4. Install the fuel cap.
Fig. 15
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Operating Instructions
Start the Engine
WARNING: Fuel and its vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can
cause severe burns or death.
When you start the engine:
Make sure that the spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air
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filter are installed correctly.
Do not crank the engine with spark plug removed.
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If the engine floods, move the throttle to the FAST
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position and crank until the engine starts.
WARNING: Engines give off carbon
monoxide-an odorless,colorless, poisonous gas.Breathing
carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting, or death.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
Start and operate the engine outdoors.
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Do not start or operate the engine in an enclosed area,
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even if doors or windows are open.
1. Check the oil level. See Check and Add Engine Oil section.
2. Insert the key into the ignition switch.
3. If the blades are engaged, disengage the blades.
4. Fully depress the brake pedal.
5. Move the throttle to the FAST position.
6. Turn the key to the START position and hold until the
engine starts. After the engine starts, release the key. It
will return to the run position.
NOTICE: In the event of an emergency, turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. This will STOP the engine.
See Stop the Engine section.
MT200 LAWN TRACTOR
Using the Throttle/Choke Lever
The throttle / choke lever is located on the left side of the
mower's dash panel. When starting the engine that is cold,
push the throttle fully forward into the "CHOKE"
position. (Fig. 16)
The purpose of the choke is to restrict the flow of air so that
the fuel-air mixture is made richer (more fuel, less air) which
aids in starting the engine. After starting the engine, move
the throttle downwards to the FAST position.
NOTICE: When operating the mower with the cutting
blade engaged, move the throttle to the FAST position.
Fig. 16
Stop the Engine
WARNING: Fuel and its vapors are
extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can
cause severe burns or death.
Do not choke the carburetor to stop the engine.
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1. If the blades are engaged, disengage the blades.
2. Shift into neutral.
3. Move the throttle to the SLOW position.
4. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. Remove the
key.
5. Engage the parking brake.
MT200 LAWN TRACTOR
NOTICE: In the event of an emergency, turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position. This will STOP the engine.
Using the Headlights
NOTICE: The headlights will quickly drain the battery if
the headlights are left on and the engine is off.
Engine on
1. To turn on the headlights, turn the key from the RUN
position to the HEADLIGHT position. (Fig. 17)
2. To turn off the headlights, turn the key from the HEAD
LIGHT position to the RUN position.
Engine off
1. To turn on the headlights, turn the key to the HEAD
LIGHT position.
2. To turn off the headlights, turn the key to the STOP
position.
Fig. 17
Reference symbol explanations in the Features and Controls
section on page 13.
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