MTD 21A-120R000 Cultivator User Manual


 
10
Choke Control
Full Choke
Position (A)
Starter
Rope
Throttle
Control
Primer Bulb
Starting Engine
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Be
in the starting position when pulling the
starter rope. See Figure 19. The operator
and unit must be in a stable position
while starting to avoid serious personal
injury.
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a
well ventilated area outdoors. Carbon
monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal
in a confined area.
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture.
See Oil and Gas Mixing Instructions.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the START (I)
position. See Figure 17.
3. Fully press and release primer bulb slowly 5 to 7
times. Fuel should be visible in the bulb. If fuel is
not visible, press three (3) more times, or until it
is. See Figure 18.
4. Place the choke lever in the FULL choke position
(A ). See Figure 18.
5. With the unit on the ground, squeeze the throttle
control and pull starter rope briskly. See Figure
18. Continue pulling until the engine sounds as
though it wants to run (normally 2 to 5 pulls).
NOTE: Squeeze the throttle control until the engine
has started and warmed up.
6. Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke
position (B ). See Figure 18.
NOTE: The unit will not run in the FULL choke
position (A ).
7. Pull starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the
engine. See Figure 19.
8. If the engine does not start, repeat steps
4 through 7.
Run
Position (C)
Partial Position (B)
NOTE: If the engine floods while trying to start, place
the choke lever in the RUN position (C ). Squeeze
the throttle control. Pull the starter rope briskly. The
engine should start within three (3) to eight (8) pulls.
9. Squeeze the throttle control to warm up engine
for 5 to 10 seconds. Place the choke lever in the
RUN position (C ). See Figure 18.
NOTE: Choking is unnecessary when starting a warm
engine. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the START (I)
position and start in PARTIAL Choke
position (B ). See Figures 17 and 18.
To Stop Engine
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. See
Figure 19. Allow the engine to cool down by
idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the STOP (O)
position. See Figure 17.
On/Off Stop
Control
STOP/OFF (O)
START/ON (I)
Figure 17
Figure 18
Figure 19