MTD 245-596-000 - Manual (Page 7)

OPERATION
1. Fill the crankcase with oil using a high quality
detergent oil classified "For Service MS". Use
SAE 30 oil. Nothing should be added to the
recommended oil.
Place the engine level. Remove oil fill cap. FILL
THE OIL SUMP TO POINT OF OVERFLOW. Pour
slowly. See figure 9.
A
, Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free,
low-lead or regular grade leaded gasoline. DO
NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE.
3. Pull the choke control out to "choke" position
if necessary. See figure 10.
PULLOUT
TO CHOKE
_____ CAUTION
Rotating cutting blade may throw
objects causing personal injury. Always
wear safety glasses or some other
suitable eye protection at all times the
engine is running. Keep area clear of
bystanders and do not operate without
guards in place.
To stop the edger engine, push the grounding clip
against the spark plug. See figure 11.
SPARK
PLUG
FIGURE 11
Depth Control Adjustment - The clutch handle
controls the clutching and declutching of the belt. To
declutch, the handle is pulled back toward the
operator. To move the clutch handle, first move it to
the left so the handle is out of the notch.
ADJUSTMENTS
AC
WARNING
\
Disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground against the engine before per­
forming any adjustments, repairs or
maintenance.
FIGURE 10
■i. Grasp the starter handle and pull out the cord
rapidly. Return it slowly to the engine.
5. After engine starts, push choke control in grad­
ually.
Front Wheel Adjustment
The front wheel may be raised or lowered to give
added cutting depth.
Loosen the second bolt on the front wheel support
bracket. Pivot the bracket up or down to desired
height. Retighten bolt. See figure 12.