MTD 216-031-000 - Manual (Page 10)

Never make unnecessary adjustments. The fac­
tory recommended settings are correct foi most
applications.
If adjustments are needed, refer to the engine
manual packed with the tiller.
LUBRICATION
Chain Case
The chain case is pre-lubricated and sealed at the
factory. It requires no checking unless the chain
case is disassembled. To fill with grease, lay the
right half of the chain case on its side, /^dd 10
ounces of Plastilube #0 grease and assemtie the
left half to the right half. The grease can ae ob­
tained at your nearest authorized dealer lis ed on
the back of this manual. Order part no. 737 0133.
MAINTENANCE
A,
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Disconnect the spark plug wire from
spark plug and ground against the
engine block (secure in “V” slot)
before performing any maintenance.
See figure 8.
Change the oil in the crankcase after the first two
hours of operation of your new engine and after
each 25 hours of use thereafter. This will ensure
proper lubrication of internal parts to prevent ex­
cessive wear.
To change the oil, remove drain plug and tip the
tiller forward while engine is warm. See figure 19.
Replace drain plug. Remove oil filler cap, taking
care to remove dirt around filler plug. Refill with
new oil of proper grade. Replace filler cap.
AIR CLEANER
Service the air cleaner every 25 hours of operation.
The air cleaner prevents damaging dirt, dust, etc.
from entering the carburetor and being forced into
the engine. It is important to engine life and per­
formance.
To service air cleaner, refer to the engine manual
packed with the tiller.
Never run your engine without air cleaner com­
pletely assembled.
SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap
reset at least once a season or when oil is
changed. Spark plug replacement is recom­
mended at the start of each season; check engine
manual for correct plug type and gap specifica­
tion.
CLEAN ENGINE
Wipe off all spilled fuel and oil. Keep the engine
clean of foreign matter and be sure the cDoling
fins on the cylinder are kept clean to permit Droper
air circulation. This is an air cooled engire and
free flow of air is essential to proper engire per­
formance and life.
ENGINE OIL
Check oil level before each use. Be sure oil Isvel is
maintained full to point of overflowing. See figure
19.
BELT REPLACEMENT
1. Remove belt cover assembly by removing one
hex nut and lock washer, one self-tapping
screw, one hex bolt, flat washer and hex nut
and one hex bolt and external lock washer.
See figure 20.
2. Lift the belt cover assembly off the tiller. Be
careful not to bend or kink the clutch cable.
See figure 20.
3. Remove the belt and position the new belt on
engine pulley and chain case pulley.
NOTE
Upon reassembly of belt cover,
place the belt over top of the idler
pulley and between engine pulley
and weld pin on belt cover assembly.
See figure 20.
4. Fasten belt cover assembly in position.
Secure with the hardware removed in step 1.
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