Lubrication, Maintenance – MTD 243-685A User Manual
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CLUTCH ROD ADJUSTMENT (Self Propelled Models
Only)
To
adjust
the
clutch
rod,
refer
to
step
number
8
under assembly instructions.
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 (Self Propelled Models Only)
- The gear box
lubricated
with
2
ounces
of
High
Temp.
(450°
F.)
grease.
Order
part
number
727-0120.
Periodically
check lubricant 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.
MAINTENANCE
\
WARNING
\
Disconnect
sparkplug
wire
and
ground
it against the engine before performing
any repairs or maintenance.
BELT REPLACEMENT (Self Propelled Models Only)
1.
Remove
the
nozzle
or
impeller
guard
from
front
of air duct housing.
Remove hex bolt and lock washer from center of
impeller.
See
figure
17.
A
9/16"
socket
wrench
with extension is needed.
Remove
hand
knob
and
belleville
washer
from
top of housing.
Remove
two
self-tapping
screws
which
hold
the
belt
guard.
See
figure
18.
A
3/8"
wrench
is
required. Lift off belt guard.
2
.
3.
4.
IMI'tLLtH
ASSt-Mt!LY
FIGURE 17
HE LI liU
mm
FIGURE 18
5.
Slide belt off the impeller pulley. Slide housing
and
impeller
off
engine
crankshaft.
Be
careful
to not lose square key. See figure 19.
ENGINE
CRANK !>
P.T.O.
PULLEY
FIG U R E 19
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