MTD 111-020-300 - Manual (Page 10)

Screw Assemble
One of These
Low Points
Towards
Narrow
Edge of
Element
Assemble Element So
Lip Extends Over Edge
of Air Cleaner Body
Lip Will Form
Protective Seal
When Cover Is
Assembled
Body
CLEAN AIR CLEANER
SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be cleaned (see figure 14)
and the gap reset to a 0.030-inch clearance once a
season (see figure 15). Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each mowing
season; check engine manual for correct plug
type.
NOTE
Whenever the spark plug is removed
for cleaning, it is advisable to
replace the spark plug gasket with a
new gasket.
FIGURE 13.
»-
IB
Clean
Electrode
FIGURE 14.
030"
eeler Gauge
Spark
Plug
FIGURE 15.
USING YOUR ROTARY
MOWER
For the best results, do not cut wet grass because
it tends to stick to the underside of the mower,
thus preventing proper discharge of grass clip­
pings. If wet grass must be cut, reduce walking
speed to help distribute the clippings more effec­
tively.
New grass should be treated as wet grass, other­
wise a normal walking speed Is about the right
pace for efficient mowing.
The best mowing pattern is one that allows the
clippings to discharge towards the uncut part of
the lawn. This permits recutting of the clippings
to further pulverize them. When cutting high
weeds, discharge towards cut portion then recut
at right angles to first direction.
Lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is
growth.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
The following steps should be taken to prepare
lawn mower for storage.
1. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as
described in the preceding instructions.
2. Refer to Engine Manual for correct engine
storage instructions.
3. Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis
grease to prevent rusting.
4. Place blocks under deck to raise tires clear of
floor.
5. Store mower in a dry, clean area.
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