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If your house wiring does not have a G.F.I. Three-b.
STARTER UNDER ANY CONDITION.
If your house wiring is grounded and a G.F.I. c.
three-Prong Wall Receptacle is not available at the
location where your starter will be used, one must
be installed by a Licensed Electrician BEFORE USING
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is 1.
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
Be sure fuel valve, if present (see equipment Operator’s 2.
Manual instructions) is open and all switches are on.
NOTE: If your engine is equipped with a 12V battery-
operated electric starter, proceed Step 5.
When connecting the power cord, always
connect the power cord to the switch box on the engine first;
then into the outlet.
Connect the power cord to the switch box on the engine.3.
Plug end of the power cord into the outlet.4.
Move engine speed control, if equipped, in the “Fast” 5.
position.
6.
7.
press it.
Make sure you cover the vent hole with your
thumb.
Repeat twice for a total of three primes.
DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than
5 seconds during each attempt.
NOTE: DO NOT use the primer bulb to restart a warm
engine after a short shutdown. Doing so will flood the
engine and may result in equipment malfunction.
NOTE: If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown,
move the engine speed control (if equipped) the “FAST”
position.
Push the starter button to start the engine.8.
NOTE: If the engine fails to start after 3 attempts, repeat
steps 1 through 8.
When the engine starts:
Release the starter button.
until the engine runs smoothly.
position.
Move the engine speed control 10. (if equipped) to the desired
speed in the “RUN” range.
NOTE: If the engine starts but falters when the choke
Momentarily move choke control back to “FULL
position until engine runs smoothly.
Finally, move the choke control to the NO
position, repeat steps 5 through 10 to restart engine.
If the engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the “NO 11.
position and start engine.
NOTE: When disconnecting the power cord, always
disconnect the power cord from the outlet first; then
disconnect the power cord from the switch box on the
engine.
Disconnect the power cord form the outlet.12.
Disconnect the power cord form the switch box on the 13.
engine.
If engine does not start after following steps 1 through 14.
12, contact your Authorized MTD Service Dealer. DO NOT
attempt to troubleshoot this engine in any other way.
Engines with Recoil Starters
If you have an electric starter, see Engines with Electric Starters
earlier in this section.
WARNING! DO NOT pull starter rope with engine
running. Doing so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is 1.
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
Be sure fuel valve, if present (see equipment Operator’s 2.
Manual instructions) is open and all switches are on.
Move the engine speed control, if equipped, to the “FAST” 3.
position.
4.
5.
press it.
Make sure you cover the vent hole with your
thumb.
Repeat twice for a total of three primes.
NOTE: DO NOT use the primer bulb to restart a warm
engine after a short shutdown. Doing so will flood the
engine and may result in equipment malfunction.
NOTE: If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown,
move the engine speed control (if equipped) the “FAST”
position.
Operate equipment control to release engine brake or 6.
clutch, if equipped (see equipment Operator’s Manual).
11se c t i O n 5 — Op e r a t i O n