MTD 277CC - Stopping the Engine

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Engines with Starter Handle
(non-electric start)
IMPORTANT: Do not pull the starter handle with
engine running.
Insertignitionkeyfullyintoslot,Figure2-4.Make1.
sureitsnapsintoplace.DONOTturnignitionkey.
Theenginecannotstartunlessthekeyisinserted
into ignition switch.
Movethrottle,Figure2-1,controltoFAST(rabbit)2.
position.
Movechoke,Figure2-1,totheCHOKEposition3.
(coldenginestart).Ifengineiswarm,placechokein
RUN position.
Pushprimerthree(3)times,makingsuretocover4.
ventholewhenpushing,Figure2-1.Ifengineis
warm, push primer only once. Always cover vent
hole when pushing. Cool weather may require
priming to be repeated.
Pull gently on the starter handle until it begins to 5.
resist,thenpullquicklyandforcefullytoovercome
the compression. Do not release the handle and al-
lowittosnapback.ReturnropeSLOWLYtooriginal
position. If required, repeat this step.
Astheenginewarms,slowlyrotatethechoke6.
control to RUN position. If the engine falters, restart
engineandrunwithchokeathalf-chokeposition
for a short period of time, and then slowly rotate the
chokeintoRUNposition.
Stopping the Engine
WARNING: To avoid unsupervised en-
gine operation, never leave the engine
unattended while running. Turn the
engine off after use and remove ignition
key
Run engine for a few minutes before stopping to help dry
off any moisture on the engine.
Move throttle control to STOP position.1.
Removetheignitionkey.Removingthekeywill2.
reduce the possibility of unauthorized starting of the
engine while equipment is not in use. Keep the key
in a safe place. The engine cannot start without
the ignition key.
Wipe any moisture away from the controls on the 3.
engine.
2
Operating
the
Engine
WARNING: To avoid
unsupervised engine
operation, never leave the
engine unattended while
running. Turn the engine
off after use and remove
ignition key
WARNING
IMPORTANT: Do not allow
the starter handle to snap
back against the engine.
Return it gently to prevent
damage to the starter.