User manual MTD MB3201

[. . . ] To reduce the risk of injury associated with inhalation of dust, use a face filter mask in dusty conditions. To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), hearing protection is required. To reduce the risk of injury associated with thrown objects: (A) Always wear eye protection and foot protection. To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting rotating parts, stop the engine before installing or removing attachments. [. . . ] MIXING FUEL H Add oil to an approved fuel container followed by the gasoline to allow incoming gasoline to mix with oil. Use regular grade unleaded gasoline mixed with McCulloch 40:1 custom 2-cycle engine oil for best results. This will cause permanent engine damage and void the manufacturer’s warranty for that product. If 2-cycle lubricant other than McCulloch Custom Lubricant is to be used, it must be a premium grade oil for 2-cycle air cooled engines mixed at a 40:1 ratio. Do not use any 2-cycle oil product with a recommended mixing ratio of 100:1. If insufficient lubrication is the cause of engine damage, it voids the manufacturer’s engine warranty. RECOMMENDED FUELS Some conventional gasolines are being blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or an ether compound to meet clean air standards. Your McCulloch engine is designed to operate satisfactorily on any gasoline intended for automotive use including oxygenated gasolines. When it is necessary to stop blower engine immediateS ly, DEPRESS and HOLD the “OFF” switch until the engine stops completely. For normal stopping, release trigger and allow engine to return to idle speed. Then DEPRESS and HOLD the “OFF” switch until the engine stops completely. Once engine starts leave the choke in the START “ ” position for 10 seconds, then move the choke to RUN “ ” position (Figure 6-1F). NOTE: If engine fails to start after repeated attempts, refer to Troubleshooting section. pulling starter at an angle will cause rope to rub against the eyelet. This could cause rope to snag or fray and also damage the starter assembly. STARTING A WARM ENGINE (Engine has been stopped for no more than 15-20 minutes) 1. If engine does not start, or starts and then stops after 5 rope pulls, follow procedure “6-1. STARTING A COLD ENGINE Fill fuel tank with proper gas and oil mixture. Hold trigger at fully depressed position or set throttle lock: While holding trigger (A) at wide open position, press throttle lock (B). Your unit is designed with a 3 position choke (D), CHOKE “ ”, START “ ”, and RUN “ ”. [. . . ] The muffler generates heat and N could burn, melt, or damage harness strap. Place your left hand on the top handle and right hand on side handle as shown (Figure 7-2A). H CAUTION CAUTION VACUUM TUBE CLOGGING To Unclog Vacuum Tube: CAUTION This unit is designed to vacuum up debris such as leaves, small bits of paper, small twigs, weeds, grass clippings, etc. Do not attempt to vacuum rocks, broken glass, bottles, tin cans or other such objects. [. . . ]