Starting/Stopping Instructions - Cub Cadet ST2020 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. 11). To
avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable
position while starting.
Make sure that any Add-On item is installed correctly and
secure before starting the unit.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mix fuel with oil. See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean fuel mix. Refer to Fueling the Unit.
NOTE: There is no need to turn the unit on. The On/Off Stop Control is in
the ON ( I ) position at all times (Fig. 9).
3. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Some amount of
fuel should be visible in the primer bulb and fuel lines (Fig. 10). If fuel can
not be seen in the bulb, press and release the bulb until fuel is visible.
4. Place the blue choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 10).
5. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 11), squeeze the throttle control, and
pull the starter rope out with a controlled and steady motion 5 times.
6. Place the blue choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 10)
7. While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter rope out with a
controlled and steady motion 3-5 times.
8. Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to warm up for 30 to 60
seconds.
9. Continue squeezing the throttle control, move the blue choke lever to
Position 3 (Fig. 10) and continue warming the engine for an additional 60
seconds. The unit may be used during this time.
NOTE: Unit is properly warmed up when engine accelerates without hesitation.
NOTE: The engine may take longer to warm up and reach maximum
operating speed at colder temperatures.
IF... the engine hesitates, return the blue choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 10)
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 out with a controlled and steady motion 3 to 8 times. The
engine should start. If not, repeat.
IF WARM... If the engine is already warm, 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 the throttle control and allow the engine to cool down by idling.
2. Press and hold the On/Off Stop Control in the OFF (O) position until the
unit comes to a complete stop (Fig. 9).
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

On ( I )
Fig. 9
Blue Choke Lever
Fig. 10
Throttle Control
Fig. 11
Off (O)
Throttle Control
Primer Bulb
Starting Position