MTD 215-395A - Manual (Page 11)

ADJUSTING THE CARBURETOR CHOKE
Proper choke and stop switch operation is dependent
upon proper adjustment of remote controls on the
powered equipment.
To Check the Operation of the Choke:
Step 1. Remove the air cleaner.
Step 2. Push the throttle control all the way forward
to the START position. See figure 10. The choke
should be closed.
Step 3. The engine should shut off when the throttle
control is ail the way back. (STOP position.)
To adjust:
Place remote control lever on equipment in fast (high
speed) position. Loosen control casing clamp screw
"B". Move control casing "A" and wire until lever "D"
touches choke operating link at "C". Tighten casing
clamp screw 'B". Replace air cleaner. See figure 24.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer
than 30 days, the following precautions are recom­
mended:
Step 1. Working outdoors, drain all fuel from the
fuel tank. Use a clean dry cloth to absorb the
small amount of fuel remaining in the tank,
then run the engine until all fuel in carburetor
is exhausted.
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WARNING
DO NOT DRAIN FUEL WHILE SMOKING,
OR IF NEAR AN OPEN FIRE.
Step 2. Drain all the oil from the crankcase (this
should be done after the engine has been op­
erated and is still warm) and refill the crank­
case with clean new oil.
Step 3. Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove
the spark plug from the cylinder. Pour about
six drops of engine oil into the cylinder, and
then pull the recoil starter several times to
spread the oil on the cylinder wall. Replace
the spark plug, but DO NOT connect the wire.
Step 4. Clean the engine and the entire tiller thor­
oughly.
Step 5. Wipe tines with oiled rag to prevent rust.
FIGURE 23. CHOKE ADJUSTMENT
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