MTD 60-3857-0 - Manuel (Page 11)

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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture.
Refer to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
NOTE: The throttle control will remain in the position it’s
placed until moved. Fast position is to the right.
NOTE: Put on the shoulder harness and adjust it, but don’t
clip it to the support until the unit has started.
2. Set the blower/vacuum mode change-over lever to
the up position (Blower Mode). See Operating as a
Blower. This prevents the vacuum bag from filling up
while starting the engine.
3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times,
slowly, until FUEL IS VISIBLE IN THE PRIMER
BULB (Fig. 10). If you can’t see fuel in the bulb, press
and release the bulb as many times as it takes before
you can see fuel in it.
4. Place the choke lever in the FULL choke ( )
position (Fig. 10).
5. Place the unit in the starting position (Fig. 11). Move
the throttle control to the fast position ( ) (Fig. 9).
6. Pull the starter rope briskly 5 times while still in the
FULL choke ( ) position. If the engine attempts to
run before the fifth pull, proceed to Step 7.
NOTE: The engine won’t run in the FULL choke ( ) position.
7. Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke ( )
position (Fig. 10).
8. Pull starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the
engine (Fig. 11).
9. If the engine does not start, repeat steps 3 through 8.
NOTE: If the engine floods while trying to start, place the
choke lever in the RUN ( ) position (Fig. 10).
Move the throttle control to the fast position ( )
(Fig 9). Pull the starter rope briskly. The
engine should start with three (3) to eight (8) pulls.
10. Allow the engine to warm up up for 5 to 10 seconds.
Place the choke lever in the RUN ( ) position.
NOTE: Choking is unnecessary when starting a warm
engine. Put the throttle control in the fast position
(
) (Fig. 9) and start unit with the choke control
in the PARTIAL ( ) position (Fig. 10).
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Move the throttle control to the idle position ( )
(Fig. 9). Allow the engine to cool down by idling for
10-15 seconds.
2. Press the On/Off Stop control down in the STOP (O)
position until the engine comes to a complete stop.
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well-
ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide
exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make
sure you are in the starting position when
pulling the starter rope (Fig. 11). To avoid
serious injury, the operator and unit must be
in a stable position while starting.
Do not set unit on any surface except a
clean, hard area while starting. Debris such
as gravel, sand, dust and grass could be
picked up by the air intake and thrown out
by the discharge opening. This could
damage the unit, property, or cause serious
injury to bystanders or the operator.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal
injury, always remove the vacuum bag prior
to refueling the unit. The bag may become
a fire hazard when saturated with fuel.
A B C
Choke Control
Full Choke Position (A)
Starter Rope
On/Off Stop Control
Primer Bulb
Fig. 11
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Run Position (C)
Partial Position (B)
Throttle Control
Idle
Fast