Starting/Stopping Instructions - MTD Yard Machines Y780 Manual Del Operador

WARNING:
Operate this unit only in a well-
ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust
fumes can be lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:
Avoid accidental starting. Make sure
you are in the starting position when pulling the
starter rope (Fig. 17). To avoid serious injury, both the
operator and unit must be in a stable position while
starting.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix gas with oil. Fill gas tank with gas/oil mixture.
See Oil and Gasoline Mixing Instructions.
2. Verify the On/Off Stop Control is in the ON (I)
position (Fig. 15).
3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times,
slowly. Some amount of gas should be visible in the
primer bulb and gas lines (Fig. 16). If you can't see
gas in the bulb, press and release the bulb as many
times as it takes before you can see gas in it.
4. Place the blue choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 16).
5. With the unit on the ground, place one foot on the
metal foot stand to hold the unit in place (Fig. 17).
Press the throttle lock-out while you squeeze the
throttle control. Pull the starter rope up to 5 times.
6. Place the blue choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 16).
7. While continuing to squeeze the throttle lock-out
and throttle control, pull the starter rope briskly until
the engine starts.
8. Keep squeezing the throttle lock-out and the
throttle control for 15 to 30 seconds to warm up the
engine.
NOTE: Engine may take longer to warm up and reach
maximum operating speed at colder temperatures.
NOTE: Unit is properly warmed up when engine
accelerates without hesitation.
9. Release the throttle control and throttle lock-out, and
let idle.
10. Once the engine is warmed up, place the blue choke
lever in Position 3 (Fig. 16). The unit is ready for use.
IF... The engine hesitates, return choke lever to Position
2 (Fig. 16) and continue warm up.
IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 3.
IF... The engine fails to start after a few attempts, place
the blue choke lever in Position 3 and squeeze the
throttle control. Pull the starter rope briskly 3 to 8
times. The engine should start. If not, repeat.
IF WARM... If the engine is already warm, make sure
the On/Off Stop control is in the ON position and
start the unit with the blue choke lever in Position
2. After the unit starts, move the blue choke lever
to Position 3.
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow the
engine to cool down by idling.
2. Put the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position.
STARTING / STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
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Throttle
Control
Fig. 15
Position 1
Fig. 16
Starting
Position
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
(Squeezed)
Fig. 17
Stop/Off (O)
Start/On (I)
Throttle
Lock-Out
Position 2
Position 3
Blue Choke
Lever
Primer Bulb