MTD AC3 - Manual (Page 66)

AC3 Series of Engines
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17. Install the crankcase cover so that the two dimples
are toward the cylinder.
NOTE: On engines equipped with the electric start
feature, make sure the crank pin slides into
one of the holes in the coupler attached to
the crank case cover.
18. Install the flywheel and module by following the pro-
cedures described in Chapter 4: Ignition.
19. Install the muffler.
NOTE: Apply a thread locking compound such as
Loctite 266 to the muffler screws. Tighten the
screws to a torque of 50 - 55 in. lbs (20 - 7 Nm).
20. Install the starter by following the procedures
described in Chapter 6:Starter.
21. Install the carburetor spacer, the carburetor and the
fuel tank by following the procedures described in
Chapter 5: Fuel System and Carburetor.
22. Install the clutch, clutch housing and drive shaft
assembly by following the procedures described in
Chapter 7: Clutch and Drive Shaft.
23. Install the spark plug.
24. Install the engine cover.
NOTE: Use the machine threaded screws in the
casting and the plastic threaded screws in
the starter housing. See Figure 8.25.
25. Test run the engine before returning it to service.
Figure 16.0
Dimples toward
the top
Figure 8.24
Coupler
Crank pin slides into hole
Figure 8.25
Plastic thread
Machine thread