MTD 111-508R000 - Manual (Page 10)

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Briggs & Stratton Quantum Engines:
1. Remove the screw shown in figure 14. Remo ve the
cabie clamp from the cable.
Push the throttle control lever on the handle all the
way forward to CHOKE position. Make certain the
throttle control lever remains in this position.
Push the control lever on the engine as fartDward
the rear of the engine as it will go. Secure the cable
in this position with the cable clamp and acrew.
Cable
Clamp
FIGURE 14.—Briggs & Stratton Quantum Engines
Briggs & Stratton Standard and Sprint Engines
and all Tecumseh Engines (all other models):
1. Loosen (do not remove) the screw on the cable
clamp so that the cable will move freely uncer the
clamp. See figure 15.
2. Place the throttle control lever on the handle all the
way forward to START position.
3. Place the control lever on the engine in the full
open position by pushing it as far toward tha out­
side (Briggs and Stratton engine) or rear
(Tecumseh engine) of the engine as it will go.
Tighten the screw on the cable clamp to s ecure
the cable in this position.
Control
Lever
On Engine
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FIGURE 15A.—Briggs & Stratton Standard E ngine
“Z” End
of Cable
FIGURE 15B.—Tecumseh Premier Engine
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
A WARNING: If any adjustments are made to
the engine while the engine is running (e.g.
carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts.
Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler.
Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to
compensate for differences in fuel, temperature,
altitude and load.
To adjust carburetor, refer to the
separate engine manual packed with your mower.
NOTE: A dirty air cleaner wiil cause an engine to run
rough. Be certain air cieaner is clean and attached to
the carburetor before adjusting carburetor. Refer to the
separate engine manual.
LUBRICATION
A WARNING: Always stop engine and
disconnect spark plug wire before clean­
ing, lubricating or doing any kind of work
on lawn mower.
Blade Control— Lubricate the pivot points on the blade
control handle and the brake cable at least once a
season with light oil. See figure 16. The blade control
must operate freely in both directions.
FIGURE 16.
Chute Deflector— The torsion spring and pivot point
should be lubricated periodically with light oil to pre­
vent any rust or binding. Deflector must work freely.
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