MTD FH381V - Engine Starting and Stopping; Starting Engine Safety and Procedures; Stopping Engine Safely; Settings and Maintenance Overview

English Operating manual for FH381V/FH430V
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■ If required, top up with oil:
– Pour oil slowly into the refill
opening.
– Do not overfill!
■ Insert and tighten the dipstick.
Starting the engine
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■ Turn on the petrol tap (optional)
(Fig. 3).
■ Insert the ignition key and turn to
the “ON”/“I” position (Fig. 4).
Units with combined throttle/
choke
■ If the engine is cold: Set the
throttle (A) to “Choke” position
(Fig. 5).
■ If the engine is warm: Set the
throttle to a position between
“Fast” and “Slow” .
Units with separate choke
Do not actuate the choke if the
engine is very warm or if the engine
does not start immediately. The
engine would be flooded and would
be very difficult to start!
■ If the engine is cold: Pull the choke
(Fig. 6/example illustration).
■ Set throttle to “Fast” position
(Fig. 7/Example illustration)
■ Turn the ignition key to the “Start”
position for a maximum
5 seconds (Fig. 4).
■ Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
■ If the engine does not start
immediately, wait 10 seconds and
then repeat.
■ When the engine has started,
leave the engine to warm up for
3–5 minutes before starting work.
■ To do this, move the throttle to
a position between “Fast” and
“Slow” .
■ Separate choke: Slowly push
back the choke.
Stopping the engine
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Planned stop
■ Reduce the engine speed.
To do this, move the throttle to the
“Slow” position .
■ After approx. 20 seconds turn the
ignition key to the “OFF”/“0”
position .
The engine stops.
■ Turn off the petrol tap (optional).
Emergency stop
■ Turn the ignition key to the “OFF”/
“0” position .
The engine stops immediately.
■ Turn off the petrol tap (optional).
Settings
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Maintenance
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Maintenance schedule
Before using the unit:
– Check the oil level; if required,
top up.
– Check for loose or lost parts.
– Check for leaking fuel or oil.
– Check the air inlet; if required,
clean.
After the first 5 hours:
– Change the engine oil.
Every 25 operating hours:*
– Clean the air filter (foam element).
Every 50 operating hours:*
– Clean the air filter (paper element).
Every 100 operating hours:*
– Change the engine oil.
– Clean the spark plug and check
the gap.
– Check screw fittings; if required,
tighten.
– Clean the air inlet thoroughly.
– Remove dust and dirt from
cylinder and cylinder head.
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