User manual MTD LT31CS 41AD780G670

[. . . ] Operator’s Manual LT31CS 2-Cycle Petrol Trimmer/Brushcutter IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. MTD SOUTHWEST 550 N. 54TH STREET, CHANDLER, ARIZONA 85226-2434 PRINTED IN U. S. A. 769-00304 (8/02) TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Know Your Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Put the ignition switch in the ON (I) position, Figure 16. Fully press and release the primer bulb 5 to7 times, slowly, until FUEL IS VISIBLE IN THE PRIMER BULB, Figure 17. If you can’t see fuel in the bulb, press and release the bulb three (3) additional times, or as many times as it takes before you can see fuel in it. Place the choke lever in the FULL choke (A) position, Figure 17. With the unit in the starting position, squeeze and hold the throttle control to the wide open (full throttle) position and pull the starter rope briskly 5 times in the FULL choke (A) position, Figure 18. If the engine attempts to run before the fifth pull, proceed to step 6. The engine will not run in the FULL choke (A) position. Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke (B) position, Figure 17. Pull starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the engine, Figure 18. NOTE: Squeeze and hold the throttle control until the engine has started and warmed up. If the engine does not start, repeat steps 4 through 7. NOTE: If the engine floods while trying to start, place the choke lever in the RUN (C) position, Figure 6. The engine should start within three (3) to eight (8) pulls. Squeeze the throttle control to warm up engine for 5 to 10 seconds. Place the choke lever in the RUN (C) position, Figure 17. NOTE: Choking is unnecessary when starting a warm engine. Put the ignition switch in the ON position (Figure 16), and start in PARTIAL choke (B) position (Figure 17). NOTE: Stop/Off (O) On/Off Stop Control Start/On (I) Throttle Lock-Out Throttle Control FIGURE 16 Full Choke Position (A) Partial Choke Position (B) Run Position (C) Choke Lever Primer Bulb FIGURE 17 Starter Rope Throttle Control FIGURE 18 STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Release your hand from the throttle control, Figure 18. Allow the engine to cool down by idling. Put the ignition switch in the OFF (O) position, Figure 16. 12 HOLDING THE TRIMMER WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position, Figure 19. [. . . ] . Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture Improper carburetor adjustment . . Take to an authorized service dealer for carburetor adjustment ENGINE LACKS POWER OR STALLS WHEN UNDER LOAD CAUSE ACTION Old or improperly mixed fuel . . Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture Improper carburetor adjustment . . Take to an authorized service dealer for carburetor adjustment CUTTING HEAD WILL NOT ADVANCE LINE CAUSE ACTION Cutting head bound with grass . [. . . ]