Starting/Stopping Instructions - MTD Yard Machines Y700 Operator's Manual

SECTION 5: STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Starting Instructions
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. See Figure 8. To
avoid serious injury, the operator and unit
must be in a stable position while starting.
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture.
See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the ON (I) position.
See Figure 6.
3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times,
slowly, until FUEL IS VISIBLE IN THE PRIMER
BULB. See Figure 7. 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 (A
position. See Figure 7.
5. With the unit in the starting position (see Figure 8),
squeeze the throttle control to the wide open (full
throttle) position. Pull the starter rope briskly 5 times
while still in the FULL choke (A
engine attempts to run before the fifth pull, proceed
to step 6.
NOTE: The engine will not run in the FULL choke (A
position.
6. Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke (B
position. See Figure 7.
7. Pull starter rope 1 to 3 times, briskly, to start the
engine. See Figure 8.
NOTE: Squeeze the throttle control until the engine has
started and warmed up.
8. If the engine does not start, repeat steps 3 through 7.
NOTE: If the engine floods while trying to start, place the
choke lever in the RUN (C
Figure 7. 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 the engine
for 5 to 10 seconds. Place the choke lever in the
RUN (C ) position. See Figure 7.
NOTE: Choking is unnecessary when starting a warm
engine. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the ON
position (Figure 6), and start in PARTIAL choke
(B ) position (Figure 7). After starting, place the
choke lever in the RUN (C
)
) position. If the
)
)
) position. See
) position.
9
Start/On (I)
Figure 6
Full Choke Position (A)
Figure 7
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
Figure 8
Stopping Instructions
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. See
Figure 8. Allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position.
See Figure 6.
Stop/Off (O)
On/Off Stop Control
Partial Choke Position (B)
Run
Position
Choke Lever
Primer Bulb
(C)