Cub Cadet 1X 21 inch LHP Operation Manual - Page 9

Engines With Electric Starters If you have a manual recoil starter, see Engines with Recoil Starters later in this section. WARNING! DO NOT pull the starter handle while the engine is running. WARNING! The electric starter is equipped with a 120V A.C. Power Plug designed to operated with a grounded extension cord and on 120V A.C. household current. It must be properly grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of injury or death from electrical shock. a. Determine if your house wiring has a Ground Fault Interrupted (G.F.I.) Three-Wire Grounded System; if you are not sure, ask a Licensed Electrician. b. If your house wiring does not have a G.F.I. Three-Wire Grounded System, DO NOT USE THIS ELECTRIC STARTER UNDER ANY CONDITION. c. If your house wiring is grounded and a G.F.I. three-Prong Wall Receptacle is not available at the location where your starter will be used, one must be installed by a Licensed Electrician BEFORE USING THE ELECTRIC STARTER! 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a wellventilated area. 2. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see equipment Operator's Manual instructions) is open and all switches are on. 3. Plug an extension cord into the outlet located on the engine's surface. Plug the other end of extension cord into a threeprong 120-volt, grounded, AC outlet in a well-ventilated area. CAUTION The extension cord can be any length, but must be rated for 15 amps at 125 volts, grounded and rated for outdoor use. IMPORTANT: When connecting the power cord, always connect the power cord to the switch box on the engine first; then into the outlet. 4. Move engine speed control, if equipped, in the "Fast" position. 5. If equipped, set the choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position. 6. If equipped, Prime 3 - 5 times. • Make sure you cover the vent hole with your thumb. • Hold the primer bulb in for one full second each time you press it. NOTE: DO NOT use the primer bulb to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown. Doing so will flood the engine and may result in equipment malfunction. NOTE: If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move the engine speed control (if equipped) the "FAST" position and move the choke control to the "NO CHOKE" position. 7. Push the starter button to start the engine. IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds during each attempt. 8. Release the starter button. NOTE: If the engine fails to start after 3 attempts, repeat steps 6 through 7. 9. After 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. Perform the following: • 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 6-9 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 6-9 to restart the engine. 10. Disconnect the extension cord form the outlet. 11. Disconnect the extension cord form the switch box on the engine. IMPORTANT: If engine does not start after following steps 1 through 11, contact your Authorized MTD Service Dealer. DO NOT attempt to troubleshoot this engine in any other way. Engines with Recoil Starters If you have an electric starter, see Engines with Electric Starters earlier in this section. WARNING! DO NOT pull starter rope with engine running. Doing so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a wellventilated area. 2. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see equipment Operator's Manual instructions) is open and all switches are on. 3. Move the engine speed control, if equipped, to the "FAST" position. 4. If equipped, set the choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position. 5. If equipped, Prime 3 - 5 times. • Make sure you cover the vent hole with your thumb. • Hold the primer bulb in for one full second each time you press it. NOTE: DO NOT use the primer bulb to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown. Doing so will flood the engine and may result in equipment malfunction. NOTE: If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move the engine speed control (if equipped) the "FAST" position and move the choke control to the "NO CHOKE" position. WARNING! When pulling the starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward the engine causing serious injury. To avoid this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 6. Grasp the starter cord handle. • Pull rope out slowly until you feel resistance. • Allow the rope to retract, then pull the rope with one rapid full arm stroke. • Return the rope slowly to the original position. NOTE: Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids potential damage to the recoil mechanism. Section 5 - Operation 9