User manual MTD 700

[. . . ] Bujía de encendido 10 Enter all the information shown on the identification plate of your lawn scarifier into the box below. The identification plate is located on the engine. This information is very important for identifying any spare parts that are to be ordered at a later date, and for customer service. SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES USE THE UNIT CORRECTLY This unit is intended exclusively: – for use in accordance with the descriptions and safety instructions specified in this operating manual, – for use in the garden, – for trimming lawn edges and small or inaccessible grassy areas, e. [. . . ] OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons for the unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh, clean unleaded fuel. Follow the instructions carefully for the proper fuel/oil mixture. Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil with unleaded petrol, 40:1 (2. RECOMMENDED FUEL TYPE Always use clean, fresh, unleaded petrol (gasoline). OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Squeeze the throttle control until the engine has started and warmed up. Put the ignition switch in the ON (I) position (Fig. TIP: When you are trying to start a unit that has been dormant for a while (or if it is brand new or difficult to start), be sure to press and release the primer bulb 20 times. Fully press and release primer bulb slowly 10 times. You should feel and see fuel in the bulb (Fig. If fuel hasn't entered the bulb, press three more times, or keep pressing until it does. TIP: Make sure choke lever locks into (1) position. With the unit on the ground, squeeze the throttle control and hold. 710: Pull the starter rope out with a controlled and steady motion 3 times. 700: Pull starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the engine (Fig. 710: Pull the starter rope out with a controlled and steady motion 1 to 5 times to start the engine (Fig. 14 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The unit uses Advanced Starting Technology™, which significantly reduces the effort required to start the engine. You must pull the starter rope out far enough to hear the engine attempt to start. There is no need to pull the rope briskly-- there is no harsh resistance when pulling. Be aware that this starting method is vastly different from (and much easier than) what you may be used to. If the engine does not start, repeat steps 3 through 7. After the engine warms up for 10 to 15 seconds, place the choke lever in Position 3 (Fig. [. . . ] € Allow the engine to cool before storing. € Store the unit in a dry place, locked up or up-high to prevent unauthorized use or damage. LONG TERM STORAGE If the unit will be stored for an extended time, use the following storage procedure. Drain all fuel from the fuel tank and drain into a container with the same 2-cycle fuel mixture. [. . . ]