MTD 110-518R000 - Manual (Page 14)

ENGINE
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine
maintenance instructions.
Maintain engine oil as instructed in the seaarate
engine manual packed with your unit. Read and follow
instructions carefully.
Service air cleaner every 25 hours under norm il con­
ditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty
conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding
usually indicates that the air cleaner should k e ser­
viced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
The spark plug should be cleaned and the ga|) reset
once a season. Spark plug replacement is lecom-
mended at the start of each mowing season; check
engine manual for correct plug type and gap
specifications.
Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep
the cooling system (blower housing area) clean to per­
mit proper air circulation which is essential to engine
performance and life. Be certain to remove aii grass,
dirt and combustible debris from muffler area
OFF-SEASON STORACiE
The following steps should be taken to prepaie lawn
mower for storage.
1. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as de­
scribed 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: When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventiiated or metai storage shed, care shouid be
taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all
moving parts.
HANDLE STORAGE
The handle may be placed in an upright position for
storage. Move hairpin clips to outer hole on weld pins.
See figure 1. Press outward on the bottom of the lower
handle and push forward. The handle will lock in this
position.
To place the handle in the operating position, remove
the starter rope from the rope guide bolt. Grasp the
lower handle at the bottom, press outward slightly and
tip the handle backward. Place the hairpin clips in the
inner holes. With the spark plug wire disconnected and
grounded, depress the blade control handle and pull
the starter rope out from the engine. Slip the starter
rope into the rope guide bolt.
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