Operation; Starting The Engine; Electric Starter - MTD 31AM62EE706 Operator's Manual

Operation
Starting the Engine
l_Jlhjk, ARNING! Always keep hands and feet clear of
moving parts. Do not use a pressurized starting
fluid. Vapors are flammable.
NOTE:
Allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes after
starting. The engine will not develop full power until it reaches
operating temperatures.
ElectricStarter
WARNING! The electric starter is equipped with a
grounded three-wire power cord and plug, and is
designed to operate on 120 volt AC household
current. It must be used with a properly grounded
three-prong receptacle at all times to avoid the
possibility of electric shock. Follow all instructions
carefully prior to operating the electric starter.
DO NOT use electric starter in rain.
1.
Determine that your home's wiring is a three-wire
grounded system. Ask a licensed electrician if you are
unsure. If you have a grounded three-prong receptacle,
proceed as follows. If you do not have the proper house
wiring, DO NOT use the electric starter under any
conditions.
2. Insert key fully into slot, Fig. 5-1. Make sure it snaps into
place. DO NOT turn key. The engine cannot start unless the
key is inserted into ignition switch.
3.
Plug the extension cord into the electric outlet located
on the engine. Plug the other end of extension cord into
a three-prong 120-volt, grounded, AC outlet in a well-
ventilated area. See Fig. 5-2.
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Figure 5-2
4. Move throttle control to FAST (rabbit) position.
5. Move choke to the CHOKE position (cold engine start). If
engine is warm, place choke in RUN position.
6. Push primer three (3) times, making sure to cover vent hole
when pushing. If engine is warm, push primer only once.
Always cover vent hole when pushing. Cool weather may
require priming to be repeated.
7. Push starter button to start engine. Once the engine
starts, immediately release starter button. Electric starter
is equipped with thermal overload protection; system will
temporarily shut-down to allow starter to cool if electric
starter becomes overloaded.
8. As the engine warms, slowly rotate the choke control to
RUN position. If the engine falters, restart engine and run
with choke at half-choke position for a short period of time,
and then slowly rotate the choke into RUN position.
9. After engine is running, disconnect power cord from
electric starter. When disconnecting, always unplug the
end at the wall outlet before unplugging the opposite end
from the engine.
Figure 5-1
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