MTD 110-530A - Manual (Page 9)

Clean
Electrode
FIGURE 7.
.030"
eeler Gauge
Spark
Plug
FIGURE 8.
NOTE
Whenever the spark plug is removed
for
cleaning, it is advisable to
replace the spark plug gasket with a
new gasket.
BELT REPLACEMENT
Belt replacement may be made as follows:
1. Remove blade spindle cover.
2. Remove front belt guard.
3. Remove blade tension spring.
4. Loosen belt on bracket of idler bearing
assembly.
5. Remove bracket leverassembly.
6. Remove damaged or worn belt.
7. Place new belt on engine pulley. Do not bend
belt guard pins. Beit should be inside of pins.
8. Work belt to front and mount on blade spindle
pulley. Replace front belt guard.
9. Replace brake leverassembly.
10. Slip belt on idler pulley between pulley and
belt bracket.
11. Replace blade tension spring.
12. Move blade lock out handle to “ON” position.
13. Position belt bracket on idler pulley to clear
the tightened beit. Secure belt bracket in posi­
tion. See drawing on page 10.
14. Replace blade spindle cover.
NOTE
To insure safe operation of your
unit, ALL nuts and bolts must be
checked
periodically for correct
tightness.
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 hélp 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 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. Place blocks under deck to raise tires clear of
floor.
' 5. Store mower in a dry, clean area.