Use and Care Manual

10 Section 5— operation
NOTE: 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 5 through 6 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
“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 5-8 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 5-8 to restart the engine.
IMPORTANT: If engine does not start after
following steps 1 through 8, contact your
Authorized MTD 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.