Starting/Stopping Instructions - Cub Cadet ST428 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 accidental starting. Make sure you are in the
starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 25). To avoid
serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position
while starting.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded
gasoline. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on.
The On/Off Control is in the ON ( I )
position at all times (Fig. 23).
3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10
times, slowly. Some amount of fuel should
be visible in the primer bulb (Fig. 24). If fuel
cannot be seen in the bulb, press and
release the bulb until fuel is visible.
4. Place the choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 24).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 25). Press
the throttle lockout in and squeeze the throttle
control lever. Pull the starter rope 5 times.
6. Place the choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 24).
7. While pressing the throttle lockout in and
squeezing the throttle control , pull the
starter rope 3 to 5 times to start the engine.
8. Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the
engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
9. While continuing to squeeze the throttle
control, place the choke lever in Position 3
(Fig. 24) and warm for an additional 60
seconds. The unit may be used during this
time.
NOTE: Unit is properly warmed up when
engine accelerates without hesitation.
IF... the engine hesitates, return the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 24)
and continue warm-up.
IF... the engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts, place the choke lever
in Position 3 and squeeze the throttle control. Pull starter rope until
unit starts.
IF WARM... If the engine is already warm, go back to step 6.
IF THE ENGINE IS HOT... Move the choke lever to Position 2, press the primer
bulb 10 times, squeeze the throttle control and pull the starter rope
until the unit starts. Run the unit for 2-5 minutes. 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 cool down by idling.
2. Press and hold the On/Off Control switch in the OFF (O) position until the
unit comes to a complete stop (Fig. 23).
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

Start / On (I)
Stop / Off (O)
Throttle
Control
Throttle Lockout
Fig. 23
Primer Bulb Choke Lever
Fig. 24
Starter
Rope
Throttle
Control
Fig. 25
IF USING THE OPTIONAL ELECTRIC STARTER OR POWER START
BIT™ ACCESSORY
HOW TO START THE UNIT USING THE ELECTRIC STARTER OR POWER
START BIT ACCESSORY.
NOTE- This Unit Can Use an Electric Start or Power Start Bit™ Optional
Accessory!
Please refer to the Electric Starter or Power Start Bit operator's
manual for proper use of this feature. (Items Sold Separately! Please
refer to page 12 of this manual about purchasing these accessories.)
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline. Refer to Fueling the
Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off Control is in the
ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 23).
3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Some amount of
fuel should be visible in the primer bulb (Fig. 24). If fuel cannot be seen in
the bulb, press and release the bulb until fuel is visible.
4. Move the choke lever to Position 1 (Fig. 24).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 25). Place the electric starter or power
start bit into the back of the unit (Fig. 49). Refer to the Operation section
of the Electric Starter or Power Start Bit operator's manual.
6. Press the throttle lockout in and squeeze the throttle control lever. Press
and hold the electric starter or drill ON (I) button for 2 seconds.
7. Move the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 24).
8. Squeeze the throttle control lever, press and hold the electric starter or
drill ON (I) button for 2-second intervals until the unit starts.
9. Continue to squeeze the throttle control, remove the electric starter or drill
from the unit and allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60 seconds.
10. Continue squeezing the throttle control, move the choke lever to
Position 3 (Fig. 24) and run the unit for an additional 60 seconds. The unit
may be used during this time.
NOTE: Unit is properly warmed up when engine accelerates without
hesitation.
IF... the engine hesitates, return the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 24)
and continue warm-up.
IF... the engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF... the engine fails to start after a few attempts, place the choke lever
in Position 3 and squeeze the throttle control. Press and hold the
electric starter or drill ON (I) button for 2-second intervals until the
unit starts.
IF WARM... If the engine is already warm, go back to step 7.
IF THE ENGINE IS HOT... Move the choke lever to Position 2, press the
primer bulb 10 times, squeeze the throttle control, and press and
hold the electric starter or drill ON (I) button for 2-second intervals
until the unit starts. Run the unit for 2-5 minutes. 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 cool down by idling.
2. Press and hold the On/Off Control switch in the OFF (O) position until the
unit comes to a complete stop (Fig. 23).