MTD Bolens BL26C0 Manuel De L'opérateur page 13

WARNING:
outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes
can be lethal in a confined area.
WARNING:
you are in the starting position when pulling
the starter rope (Fig. 22). 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. 20).
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. 21). 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. 21).
6. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 22) and squeeze
the throttle control (BL26BC: squeeze the throttle
lock-out). Pull the starter rope briskly 5 times.
7. Place the choke lever in Position 2.
8. While squeezing the throttle control (BL26BC: and
while holding the throttle lock-out), 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. 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.
STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Operate this unit only
in a well- ventilated
Avoid accidental
starting. Make sure
Start / Stop
Control
BL26C0 & BL26SS
Starter Rope
Throttle Control (Squeezed)
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.
Start/On (I) Stop/Off (O)
Throttle
Lock-Out
Throttle
Control
BL26BC
Fig. 20
Choke
Lever
Primer Bulb
Fig. 21
Fig. 22
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