MTD 242-692A - Manual (Page 6)

ADJUSTMENTS
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Do Not make this adjustment or any
adjustment with the engine running.
Stop the engine, disconnect the spark
plug wire and ground plug wire to
engine block.
FIGURE 7.
TWO-WAY AIR DISCHARGE
Your leaf blower is equipped with an adjustable
chute deflector. Simply push down on handle provid­
ed and swing door towards the front or side as desired.
See figure 6.
HANDLE
DIRECTIONAL
DISCHARGE
FIGURE 6.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the height of the discharge, stand on the
right hand side of the leaf blower and move the index
handle towards the engine. Move handle towards
rear of unit to lower height. Move the handle forward
to raise the height. See figure 7.
MAINTENANCE AND
LUBRICATION
Your leaf blower, like all machines with moving parts,
must receive care and maintenance. The following
tips, if used, will contribute many troublefree hours
to your blower.
1. Check oil level frequently. When changing oil,
make sure dirt and debris is cleaned off oil sump
before removing oil plug.
2. Keep blower clean, especially the engine, and
engine air filter.
3. Check all nuts, bolts and screws occasionally to be
sure blower is in good operating condition.
4. The wheel bearings are pre-lubricated at the
factory and should require no further attention
until blower is serviced. However, it is advisable
to remove the wheels and apply a small amount
of light oil to each axle at least once a season.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
If you are going to store your blower for any length
of time (30 days or longer), it is important that the
following steps be taken:
1. Drain the gas tank. Start the engine. Allow it to
run out of gas. Gasoline left in the engine will
leave gum deposits in the carburetor and gas tank.
Clean engine of all foreign matter. 2 .
3. Lubricate cylinder by removing the spark plug
and pour in one ounce of clean lubricating oil,
through the spark plug hole into the cylinder
Crank engine slowly to spread oil and replace
spark plug. To start after storage, remove spark
plug and rotate engine with starter to remove
excess oil.