Starting And Stopping - Cub Cadet BC490 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated
outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be
lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:
Avoid accidentally starting the unit. To avoid
serious injury, the operator and the unit must be in a stable
position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 14).
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off switch is in
the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 12).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 13).
4. Move the choke lever to Position 1 (Fig. 13).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 14).
NOTE: PRESS and HOLD the throttle lock-out to engage the
throttle control. SQUEEZE and HOLD the throttle control for
ALL further steps.
6. Press the throttle lock-out and squeeze the throttle control (Fig.
12). Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 5
times (Fig. 14).
7. Continue to press the throttle lock-out and squeeze the throttle
control. Move the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 13).
8. Continue to press the throttle lock-out and squeeze the throttle
control. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion
3 to 5 times to start the engine.
9. Continue to press the throttle lock-out and squeeze the throttle
control. Allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
10. Continue to press the throttle lock-out and squeeze the throttle
control. Move the choke lever to Position 3 (Fig. 13) and
continue warming the engine for an additional 60 seconds. The
unit may be used during this time.
IF... the engine does not start, begin the starting procedure with step 3.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts, move the choke
lever to Position 3, press the throttle lock-out and squeeze the
throttle control. Pull the starter rope with a controlled and steady
motion 3 to 8 times. The engine should start. If it does not,
repeat this instruction.
IF THE UNIT WAS RUN FOR 10-15 MINUTES AND THE ENGINE
IS HOT... perform steps 3 - 8 to restart the engine. Continue to
press the throttle lock-out and squeeze the throttle control. Run
the unit for 2-5 minutes, or as needed. The unit may be used
during this time. Then move the choke lever to Position 3.
If the engine speed fluctuates in Position 3, press the throttle
lock-out, squeeze and hold the throttle control, move the choke
lever to Position 2, and run the unit for 2-5 minutes, or as
needed. The unit may be used during this time. Then move
the choke lever to Position 3.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control and allow the engine to idle.
2. Press and hold the On/Off switch in the OFF (O) position until
the engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 12).

STARTING AND STOPPING

Primer
Bulb
Starter Rope Grip
12
Off (O) / Stop
Fig. 12
Position 1 Position 2
Fig. 13
Throttle Control
Fig. 14
On ( I ) / Start
Throttle Lock-Out
Throttle Control
Choke
Lever
Position 3
Starting
Position