Stopping The Engine - MTD 179cc Notice D'utilisation

NOTE: If restarting a warm engine after a
short shutdown, move the engine speed
control (if equipped) the "FAST" position
and move the choke control to the "NO
CHOKE" position.
7. Push the starter button to start the engine.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate an electric
starter for more than 5 seconds during
each attempt.
8. Release the starter button.
NOTE: If the engine fails to start after 3
attempts, repeat steps 6 through 7.
9. After the engine starts:
• Move the choke control to 1/2
"CHOKE" position until the engine
runs smoothly.
• Next, move the choke control to
the NO CHOKE position.
NOTE: If the engine starts but falters when the
choke control is moved to the "NO CHOKE"
position perform the following:
• Momentarily move choke control
back to "FULL CHOKE" position.
• Next, move the choke control to
"1/2 CHOKE" position until engine
runs smoothly.
• Finally, move the choke control to
the NO CHOKE position.
NOTE: If the engine stops with the choke control
in the "NO CHOKE" position, repeat steps 6-9 to
restart the engine.
NOTE: If the engine fails to start after 3 attempts
in the "NO CHOKE" position, move the choke
control to "FULL CHOKE" position and repeat
steps 6-9 to restart the engine.
10. Disconnect the extension cord form the
outlet.
11. Disconnect the extension cord form the
switch box on the engine.
IMPORTANT: If engine does not start after
following steps 1 through 11, 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.
1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning,
be sure engine is outdoors in a well-
ventilated area.
2. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see
equipment Operator's Manual
instructions) is open and all switches are
on.
3. Move the engine speed control, if
equipped, to the "FAST" position.
4. If equipped, set the choke control to "FULL
CHOKE" position.
5. If equipped, hold the primer bulb in for
one full second each time you press it.
• Make sure you cover the vent hole
with your thumb.
• Prime between 3 and 5 times.
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
and move the choke control to the "NO
CHOKE" position.
WARNING!
When pulling the starter
rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk
back toward the engine causing serious
injury. To avoid this risk, carefully follow
these instructions:
6. Grasp the starter cord handle.
• Pull rope out slowly until you feel
drag.
• Without allowing the rope to retract,
continue pulling the rope with one
rapid full arm stroke.
• Return the rope slowly to the original
position.
NOTE:
Following the instructions listed in the
steps above avoids potential damage to the
recoil mechanism.
If the recoil starter handle is frozen and will not
operate the engine, proceed as follows:
• Pull as much rope out of the starter
as possible.
• Release the starer handle and let
it snap back against the starter
to break up ice'; these two steps
should only be done when the
starter is frozen.
7. If the engine fails to start after 3 attempts
repeat steps 1 through 7 and try again.
8. When the engine starts:
• Move the choke control to "1/2
CHOKE" position until the engine
runs smoothly.
• Next, move the choke control to
the NO CHOKE position.
NOTE:
If the engine starts but falters when
the choke control is moved to the "NO CHOKE"
position:
• Momentarily move choke control
back to "FULL CHOKE" position.
• Next, move the choke control to
"!/2 CHOKE" position until engine
runs smoothly.
• Finally, move the choke control to
the NO CHOKE position.
NOTE:
If the engine stops after choke control is
moved to "NO CHOKE" position, repeat steps 5
through 8 to restart engine.
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start after 3 attempts
in the "NO CHOKE" position, move the choke
control to "FULL CHOKE" position and start
engine.
IMPORTANT:
If engine does not start after
following steps 1 through 8, contact your
Authorized Service Dealer. DO NOT attempt to
troubleshoot this engine in any other way.
Stopping the Engine & Short Term
Storage
Stop engine in accordance with the equipment
Operator's Manual.
WARNING!
To avoid unsupervised
engine operation, especially by children,
NEVER leave the engine unattended
while running. Always turn off the
engine after use and remove the
ignition key, if equipped.
WARNING!
NEVER store the engine
with fuel in the fuel tank inside a
building with potential sources of
ignition such as hot water tank and
space heaters, clothes drivers, electric
motors, etc.

Stopping The Engine

1. If operating the engine in the snow or rain,
run the engine for a few minutes to help
dry off any moisture.
2. Move the equipment control, if present
(see Equipment Owner's Manual), engine
control lever or ignition switch to "STOP"
or "OFF" position.
3. Remove ignition key, if provided (see
equipment Operator's Manual).
NOTE:
Removing the key will reduce the
possibility of unauthorized starting of the
engine while equipment is not in use.
WARNING!
NEVER store the engine
with fuel in the fuel tank inside a
building with potential sources of
ignition such as hot water tank and
space heaters, clothes dryers, electric
motors, etc.
After the Engine is Stopped
WARNING!
To prevent the possible
freeze-up of engine controls, follow
instructions with engine STOPPED, listed
below:
1. Wipe all snow and moisture from the
engine control lever and choke areas.
2. Move the equipment control, if present,
(see equipment Operator's Manual),
engine control lever or ignition switch
back and forth several times and leave the
control in the "STOP" or "OFF" position.
3. Move the engine choke back and forth
several times and leave in the "FULL
CHOKE" position.
4. Be sure the Fuel Shut-Off Valve, , if present,
is off.
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