MTD 110-017R000 - Manual (Page 10)

MAINTENANCE
• Careshouldbetakentokeepthebladebalanced. An
unbalanced blade will cause excessive vib ation
when running and eventual damage to mower and
engine.
• To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or
wall. Leave about one inch of the straight nail
exposed. Place center hole of blade over the head
of the nail. If blade is balanced, it should rema n in a
horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves
downward, blade is not balanced. Sharpen the
heavy end until the blade is balanced.
ENGINE
SPARK PLUG
Change your spark plug each year to make your engine
start easier and run better. Set spark plug gap a .025
inch.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly and may be damaj led by
using a dirty air filter.
Replace the air filter every year, more often if you n low in
very dusty, dirty conditions. Do not wash air filter, -liters
are available at your nearest Tecumseh Dealer.
CLEANING
A
CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
FROM SPARK PLUG AND PLACE WIRE WH ERE IT
CANNOT COME IN CONTACT WITH THE SPARK
PLUG.
• Clean your mower and engine often to keep build-up
of trash from accumulating around engine. A
clogged engine runs hotter and shortens engine life.
• Turn mower on its side with carburetor up.
• Clean the underside of your mower by scraping to
remove build-up of grass and trash.
NOTE: We recommend that you clean the underside of
your mower after each use. We DO NOT recommend
using a garden hose to clean mower unlessthe electrical
system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to
keep water out. Water in engine can result in shortening
engine life.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST HANDLE HEIGHT
See "ATTACH LOWER HANDLE" in assembly sec (ion of
manual.
TO ADJUST CUniNG HEIGHT
See "ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT' in operation section
of manual.
CARBURETOR
Your carburetor has a non-adjustable fixed main jet for
mixture control. If your engine does not operate properly
due to suspected carburetor problems, take your mower
to a authorized Service Center for repair and adjus tment .
ENGINE SPEED
Your engine speed has been factory set. Do not attempt
to increase engine speed or it may result in personal
injury. If you believe that the engine is running too fast or
too slow, take your mower to an authorized Service
Center for repair and adjustment.
REAR TRAIL SHIELD
The reartrail shield, attached between the rear wheels of
your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that
objects will be thrown out the rear of the mower into the
operator mowing position.
If the shield becomes damaged, it should be replaced.
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