MTD 241-670A - Manual (Page 5)

11. Secure throttle control cable to the lower handle
with the cable ties (K) provided.
12. Place ferrule (U) through control level (M).
Place flat washer (N) over ferrule. Thread control
rod into ferrule about eight or nine turns.
14. Hook formed end of control rod in the shifting
finger.
15. Place curved face of spacer toward the outside of
upper handle left hand side.
16. Fasten control lever in position with hex bolt (J)
and two hex nuts (B) provided.
17. Engage and disengage control lever, checking for
free pivoting action. It may be necessary to
readjust the control rod.
OPERATION
PRE-START PREPARATIONS
Service engine with gas and oil. See engine manual
packed with lawn mower for complete instructions
for care and maintenance of engine. READ DIREC­
TIONS CAREFULLY.
^ START ENGINE
^After the engine has been properly fueled and oiled
(refer to engine operating and maintenance in­
structions), start engine following the appropriate
instructions.
Push Model (241-670A)
1. Move throttle control lever on engine to START
position.
2. Crank engine. Pull recoil with a quick firm pull.
Do not pull out so far the rope stops with a jerk
as this will cause rope failure. Do not allow rope
and handle to snap back into place.
3. After two or three full firm pulls on recoil (or as
soon as engine fires), move speed control to run
position.
Self Propelled Model (241-680A)
1. Place drive engagement lever in the neutral
position (towards the operator).
,«**v 2. Move throttle control lever on handle to START
' position.
3. Crank engine. Pull recoil with a quick firm pull.
Do not pull out so far that rope stops with a jerk
as this will cause rope failure, Do not allow rope
and handle to snap back into place.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. To stop engine, move throttle control level to
STOP position.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground to pre­
vent accidental starting while equipment is
unattended.
Operate a new engine at intermediate speeds and light
load for the first few hours as you would a new
automotive engine.
ADJUSTMENTS
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the height of the nozzle, stand on the right
hand side of vacuum and move the index handle
towards the engine. Move handle towards rear of unit
to lower height. Move the handle forward to raise the
height.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
If carburetor needs adjustment to start or for
operation, see "Carburetor Adjustment" section of
engine manual.
LUBRICATION
Wheels—Rear wheels are provided with oil lite bearings.
Place a few drops of SAE 30 oil on each bearing once
a season.
Gear Box (Model 241-680A only)—The gear box is
lubricated with 2 ounces of High Temp. (450° F.)
grease. Order part number 727-0120. Periodically
check lubricate level by removing the two self­
tapping screws on the gear box cover and lifting off
the cover. Do not change grease; simply add if
necessary.
Differential (Model 241-680A only)—The differential
is sealed at the factory and does not require checking.
If disassembled for any reason, lubricate with 2
ounces of High Temp. (450° F.) grease. Order part
number 727-0120.