MTD 24638L - Manual (Page 11)

BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug and ground against the engine block.
''-2. Drain the gasoline from the fuel tank or place a
piece of plastic under the cap to prevent leakage.
3. Tip the splitter on one side.
4. Remove four self-tapping screws from the bottom
belt cover and frame. See figure 18.
FIGURE 18
^5. Using a 9/16" wrench, remove the engine pulley
by removing the hex bolt and lock washer. See
figure 19. Slip the pulley and belt off.
NOTE
Be careful not to lose the square key
on the crankshaft.
» k FIGURE 19
6 . Loosen the three engine mounting bolts using a
1/2" wrench. See figure 20.
7. Install the new belt.
8. Slide the engine outward to tighten the new belt
until there is approximately 1/2.'/-. deflection.
Tighten engine mounting bolts securely.
FIGURE 20
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
In event engine is to be stored for any length of time
(30 days or more), prepare as follows:
1. Drain gasoline by tipping or by siphon hose, then
run engine until remainder is used and tank and
carburetor are empty.
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CAUTION
2 .
3.
4.
Drain gasoline into container outdoors
from fire or flame.
Drain carburetor by running engine until it stops
from lack of fuel.
Protect the inside of engine for storage by
removing spark plug and pouring one ounce of
SAE 30 oil through spark plug hole into cylinder.
Crank engine, without starting, several times to
spread oil over cylinder walls.
Never store outside without a waterproof cover.
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CAUTION
When storing any type of power equip­
ment in an unventilated or metal
storage shed, care should be taken to
rust proof the equipment. Using a
light oil or silicone, coat the equip­
ment, especially springs and bearings.
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