MTD 248-650A - Manual (Page 8)

2. Fill crankcase with oil. (See figure 13.)
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FIGURE 13.
Position equipment so that engine is setting ievei.
Remove dip stick or oil filler plug (Figure 13). Pour
oil into oil filler tube from which dip stick was
removed and fill to FULL mark on dip stick. Do not
overfill. After initial filling follow instructions on
dip stick. Be sure dip stick is screwed into filler
opening as far as it will go when measuring oil
level.
During initial break-in period, oil level should be
watched closely. See ENGINE MAINTENANCE.
Use MS classification oil. Do not use oils marked
on
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Above 32° use SAE 30; below 32° use SAE 10W.
These recommendations must be followed for
best performance and long life.
Change oil first two (2) hours of operation and
check oil level every five (5) operating hours or
each time equipment is used.
Change oil every twenty-five (25) operating hours
or sooner if equipment is operated in extremely
dusty or dirty conditions.
NOTE
Carburetors are preset at the fac­
tory. DO NOT attempt to make ad­
justments at this time. See carbure­
tor instructions outlined under CAR­
BURETOR ADJUSTMENT.
TO START ENGINE
1. Place control lever (on engine) in START
position. See figure 14.
2. Move carburetor control to CHOKE position.
See figure 14.
3. Rewind starter—use quick full arm stroke.
Keep firm grip on handle and return rope
slowly.
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FIGURE 14.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Move control lever to STOP position. See
figuréis.
2. Remove high tension wire from spark plug to
prevent accidental starting by children while
equipment is unattended.
FIGURE 15.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
To obtain long life and trouble-free service from
your engine, certain normal maintenance must be
performed as outlined below:
1. Change oil in crankcase after first two (2)
hours of operation. Then, follow instructions
outlined on pages.