Starting And Stopping - MTD Rover R2MB Operator's Manual

2-cycle electric start capable handheld blower

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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. 8).

WARNING:

When starting the unit, make sure it is not

directed toward people, animals, windows, automobiles or

loose debris.

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

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. 6).

3. Slowly press and release the primer bulb 10 times (Fig. 7). If fuel

cannot be seen in the primer bulb, press and release the primer

bulb until fuel is visible.

4. Move the cruise control to the SLOW position (Fig. 6).

NOTE: Keep the cruise control in the SLOW position and DO NOT

squeeze the throttle control until step 9 (Fig. 6).

5. Flip the choke lever clockwise until it clicks (Fig. 7).

6. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 8).

7. DO NOT squeeze the throttle control (Fig. 6). Pull the starter

rope with a controlled and steady motion until the unit starts.

8. Idle the engine for 5 to 10 seconds. If the unit stops during this

time, squeeze and hold the throttle control or move the cruise

control to the FAST position (Fig. 6), then pull the starter rope in

a controlled and steady motion until the unit starts.

9. Squeeze and hold the throttle control or move the cruise control

to the FAST position (Fig. 6). Allow the engine to warm up for 30

to 60 seconds.

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 does not start, begin the starting procedure with step 3.

IF... the unit is hot and fails to start within 3 pulls of the starter rope,

squeeze and hold the throttle control or move the cruise control

to the FAST position, then pull the starter rope with a controlled

and steady motion until the unit starts.

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Release the throttle control, or move the cruise control to the

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. 6).