MTD 113-050A - Manual (Page 12)

The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mo ver for­
ward or on its side and scraping clean with a
suitable tool or by washing with a stream c f water
from a garden hose.
A CAUTION
Do not direct the stream of water at
a hot engine as damage to the
engine may result.
ENGINE
Refer to the separate engine manual for sngine
maintenance instructions.
AIR CLEANER
Service air cleaner every 25 hours under lormal
conditions. Clean every few hours under e> treme-
ly dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and
flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner
should be serviced.
To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap
reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each mowing
season; check engine manual for correct plug
type and gap specifications.
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 lubrication instructions.
2. Refer to engine manual for correct engine
storage instructions.
3. Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis
grease to prevent rusting.
4. Store mower in a dry, clean area.
NOTE
The use of any accessory on this Rotary Mower
other than those manufactured by the mower
manufacturer is not recommended.
GRASS CATCHER Model 003 is available as optional equipment for the
mower shown in this manual.
t- warning (
1. DO NOT operate the mower without the entire grass catcher or chute
deflector in place.
2. DO NOT operate the m swer without the protective shield on the rear
of the deck in place.
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NOTE
Linder normal usage bag material is subject to wear and shouid be
checked periodically. Be sure any replacement bag complies with the
mower manufacturer’s recommendations.
For replacement bags, us(i only factory authorized replacement bag No.
764-0176.
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