Cub Cadet BV288 Operator's Manual page 12

This unit can be started with an optional electric start accessory
(items sold separately). Refer to the electric start accessory
operator's manual for the proper use of this feature.
Please contact your local retailer, call the Customer Support
Department or visit our website for more information.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: This unit includes a cruise control, which allows the operator
to maintain the desired engine speed without having to squeeze
the throttle control.
1. Mix gasoline with oil. Refer to Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
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. 11).
3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 12). If
fuel cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the
primer bulb until fuel is visible.
4. Move the choke lever to Position 1 (Fig. 12).
5. Move the cruise control to the LO (slow) position (Fig. 11).
NOTE: Keep the cruise control in the LO (slow) position and DO
NOT squeeze the throttle control until step 12 (Fig. 11).
6. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Crouch in the starting
position (Fig. 13).
7. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Insert the electric start
accessory into the electric start port (Fig. 14). Refer to the Operation
section of the electric start accessory operator's manual.
8. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Run the electric start
accessory for 2 seconds.
9. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Move the choke lever to
Position 2 (Fig. 12).
10. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control. Run the electric start
accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until the
unit starts.
11. Remove the electric start accessory from the unit.
12. Squeeze and hold the throttle control or move the cruise control
to the HI (fast) position (Fig. 11). Allow the engine to warm up
for 30 to 60 seconds.
13. Continue to squeeze the throttle control or keep the cruise
control in the HI (fast) position. Move the choke lever to
Position 3 (Fig. 12). Allow the engine to warm up for an
additional 60 seconds. The unit may be used during this time.
NOTE: The engine is properly warmed up when it accelerates
without hesitation.
NOTE: Once the engine is properly warmed, the cruise control may
be adjusted and the throttle control can be used normally.
IF... the engine hesitates, return the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 12)
and continue the warm-up.
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. Squeeze and hold the throttle control or
move the cruise control to the HI (fast) position. Run the electric
start accessory in intervals no longer than 2 seconds each until
the unit starts.
IF... the engine is already warm, begin the starting procedure with
step 9.
USING THE ELECTRIC START ACCESSORY
ELECTRIC START ACCESSORIES
Item No.
49MASCBP912 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Engine Starter Bit
49MRBESY912 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cordless Electric Starter
Electric Start Port
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release the throttle control, or move the cruise control to the LO
(slow) position, 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. 11).
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Description
Fig. 14