Starting Instructions - MTD 890 Manual Del Usuario

FUELING UNIT
WARNING: Petrol is extremely flammable and its
vapors can explode if ignited. To avoid serious
personal injury, always stop the engine and allow it to
cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke while
filling the tank. Keep sparks and open flames away
from the area.
1. Remove fuel cap (Fig. 19).
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury
from petrol spray.
2. Place spout of petrol container into the fill hole on
the fuel tank (Fig. 19) and fill tank.

STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

Cold Start - First Start of the Day or Engine Ran
Out of Fuel
WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well ventilated
area outdoors. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can
be lethal in a confined area.
1. Check oil level in crankcase. Refer to the Checking
the Oil Level section.
2. Fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean, unleaded petrol.
Refer to the Fueling the Unit section.
3. Put the Start/Stop Engine Control in the START [ I ]
position (Fig. 20).
4. Place the choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 21).
NOTE: Slide the choke lever directly above the
appropriate symbol on air filter cover decal
(Fig. 21).
5. Fully press and release the primer bulb slowly 10
times. Petrol should be felt and visible in the bulb
(Fig. 21). If petrol has not entered the bulb, press
three more times, or until it does.
6. While pressing the throttle lock-out, squeeze the
throttle control to the wide open (full throttle)
position (Fig. 20).
7. With the unit in the starting position and your foot on
the foot stand wire form (Fig. 22), pull the starter rope
briskly 5 times in Position 1. If the engine attempts to
run before the fifth pull, proceed to step 8.
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OIL AND FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Add petrol in a clean, well-ventilated area
outdoors. Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilt
fuel.
NOTE: Do not overfill tank.
3. Wipe up any petrol that may have spilled
4. Reinstall the fuel cap.
WARNING: Never operate the unit without the fuel
cap securely in place.
5. Move the unit at least 9.1 m (30 ft.) from the fueling
source and site before starting the engine.
NOTE: Dispose of the old petrol in accordance to Local
regulations.
8. Move the choke lever to Position 2 (Fig. 21).
NOTE: The engine will not run in Position 1.
9. Pull the starter rope 1 to 3 pulls until the engine
starts. Run for 15-30 seconds. If the unit fails to start
return to step 7.
10. Move the choke lever to Position 3 and run at full
throttle for 30 seconds.
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Crouch in the
starting position whenever pulling the starting rope. To
avoid serious personal injury, the operator and unit
must be in a stable position while starting.
11. Release the throttle control to the idle position and
begin operation.
NOTE: If the engine does not start using these
procedures, repeat steps 5 through 11 using
TWO (2) pulls in Position 1.
Engine Re-Start - Warm Engine With Fuel
1. Put the Start/Stop Engine Control in the START [ I ]
position (Fig. 20).
2. Move the choke lever to Position 1 (Fig. 21).
3. Fully press and release the primer bulb slowly 10
times. Petrol should be felt and visible in the bulb
(Fig. 21). If petrol has not entered the bulb, press
three more times, or until it does.
4. While pressing the throttle lock-out, squeeze the
throttle control to the wide open (full throttle)
position (Fig. 20).