Electric Start System; Stopping Engine - MTD 159 cc Operator's Manual

AUTO-CHOKE WITH DRIVE CONTROL AND RECOIL OR

ELECTRIC START SYSTEM

1. Electric Start units only - Insert plastic electric starter
push key into starter housing located on the right side of
upper handle until it snaps in place.
2. Standing behind the mower, pull the blade control back
against the drive control (Figure 6).
3. Perform one of the following:
• Recoil Start: While holding the blade and drive controls
together firmly, pull the recoil starter handle lightly
until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to overcome
compression, prevent kickback, and start the engine.
Repeat if necessary (Figure 6).
IMPORTANT: Do not allow the recoil starter handle to
snap back against the rope guide. Return it gently to
prevent damage to the starter.
• Electric Start (If Equipped): Push the electric starter
push key to start the engine (Figure 6).
NOTE: Electric starter is equipped with an internal
circuit breaker. If unit fails to start when starter button
is depressed, wait one minute for breaker to reset, then
attempt to start again.
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Figure 6
OPERATION
MANUAL CHOKE SYSTEM
1. If equipped, ensure the fuel shut-off valve (a) is in the "ON"
position (Figure 7).
2. Pull out the choke knob (b) located on the engine.
NOTE: Use of the choke may not be necessary if the engine is
warm or the air temperature is high.
3. Press engine switch (c) to "ON".
4. Pull the recoil starter handle lightly until resistance is felt,
then pull rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback
and start engine. If engine does not start after ten seconds of
repeated pulls, wait 5 minutes and repeat.
IMPORTANT: Do not allow the recoil starter handle to snap
back against the rope guide. Return it gently to prevent
damage to the starter.
5. When engine warms up, push in the choke knob.

Stopping Engine

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1. Release blade control or turn off the engine switch (if
equipped).
2. (Electric Start units only) Remove Electric Starter Push
Key if mower is to be left unattended, stored, or serviced.
To remove key, grasp the key's top push button and pull it
straight up and out. Keep key in a safe place out of the reach
of children.
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a
Figure 7
c
b