Starting/Stopping Instructions - MTD Yard Machines Y26SS Manuel De L'opérateur

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. 8). To avoid serious injury, the
operator and unit must be in a stable position while
starting.
To avoid serious personal injury, ensure any Add-
On being used is installed correctly and secure
before starting the unit.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Check the oil level in the crankcase. Refer to
Checking the Oil Level.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean unleaded gasoline.
Refer to Fueling the Unit.
3. Make sure the On/Off Stop Control in the ON ( I )
position (Fig. 6).
4. 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. 7). If you can't
see fuel in the bulb, press and release the bulb as
many times as it takes before you can see fuel in it.
5. Place the choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 7).
6. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 8) and squeeze
the throttle control. Pull the starter rope briskly 5
times.
7. Place the choke lever in Position 2 (Fig. 9).
8. While squeezing the throttle control , pull the starter
rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the engine.
9. Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to
warm up for 15 to 30 seconds.
10. Place the choke lever in Position 3 (Fig. 10). The
unit is ready for use.
IF... The engine does not start, go back to step 4.
IF... The engine fails to start after a few attempts, place
the 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 choke lever in Position 2. After the
unit starts, move the 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.
APPLICATIONS
As a trimmer:
• Cutting grass and light weeds
• Edging
• Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc.

STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

Position 2
5
Start / Stop
Control
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Starter Rope
Throttle Control
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Choke Lever
Primer
Bulb
Position 3
Fig. 10