Off-season storage, Note, Ac wynjng – MTD 216-406-000 User Manual
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Hub
FIGURE 27.
NOTE
If the “V”-idler or flat idler pulleys
are removed for any reason, be sure
to install with hub side against the
idler bracket. See figure 27.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
If the tiller is to be inoperative for a period longer than
30 days, the following precautions are recommer ded.
Keep your tiller in a weatherproof, dry area. If stored
for over 30 days the following steps will protect the
essential engine parts from gum deposits.
1. Working outdoors, drain all fuel from the fuel :ank.
Use a clean, dry cloth to absorb the small art ount
of fuel remaining in the tank, then run the er gine
until all fuel in carburetor is exhausted.
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DO
NOT
DRAIN
FUEL
WHILE
SMOKING, OR IF NEAR AN OPEN
FIRE.
2. Drajn all the oil from the crankcase (this should be
done after the engine has been operated and is
still warm) and refill the crankcase with clean new
oil as instructed in the engine manual.
3. Protect the inside of the engine for storage as in
structed in the separate engine manual packed
with your unit.
4. Clean the exterior of engine and the entire tiller
thoroughly.
5. Wipe tines with oiled rag to prevent rust.
NOTE
When
storing
any
type
of
power
equipment
in
an
unventilated
or
metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rustproof the equipment.
Using a light oil or silicone, coat the
equipment,
especially
any
springs,
bearings and cables.
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