Operating Your Leaf Blower - MTD 650 Series Operator's Manual

SECTION 3: OPERATING Y OUR LEAFBLOWER
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the
machine and in this manual before
operating.
GasAndOilFill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your string
trimmer mower. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Use extreme care when han-
dling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Extinguish ciga-
rettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of
ignition.
Stopping Engine
• To stop engine, move throttle control lever to OFF
position.
• Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine.
StartingEngine
• Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain
the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire is
fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark
plug. See engine operator's manual.
• Move the choke lever on engine to CHOKE
position. (A warm engine may not require choking.)
• Move the throttle control on engine to FAST
position.
• Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope
will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope
rewind slowly.
• Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle, let the
rope return to the starter slowly. Repeat until engine
starts.
• When engine starts, move choke control gradually
to RUN position.
SECTION 4: ADJUSTING YOUR LEAFBLOWER
WARNING: Do not at any time make any
adjustments without first stopping engine
and disconnecting spark plug wire.
Two-WayDischarge
The leaf blower can be adjusted to discharge toward
the front of the unit or to the side.
• Simply push down on the handle and swing door
toward the front to discharge out the side or swing
door to the side to discharge out the front.
Directional Discharge
Figure 3
HeightAdjustment
The height adjustment crank is located on the right
hand side of the leaf blower.
• Turn the crank clockwise to raise the discharge
chute.
• Turn the crank counterclockwise to lower.
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Figure 4
EngineAdjustment
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine
adjustment instructions.