Off-season storage – MTD 113-060A000 THRU 113-062D000 User Manual
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Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine
manual packed with your unit. Read and follow instructions
carefully.
Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal condi
tions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty condi
tions. Poor engine performance and flooding usually indi
cates that the air cleaner should be serviced. To service the
air cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual packed with
your unit.
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once
a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the
start of each mowing season; check engine manual for cor
rect plug type and gap specifications.
Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the
cooling system (blower housing area) clean to permit proper
air circulation which is essential to engine performance and
life. Be certain to remove all grass, dirt and combustible
debris from muffler area.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn mower
for storage.
1. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in
the lubrication instructions.
2. Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
3. Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to pre
vent rusting.
4. Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE:
When storing any type of power equipment in an
unventiiated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to
rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat
the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts.
NOTE: The use of any accessory on this Rotary Mower other than those manufactured by the mower manufacturer is not
recommended. GRASS CATCHER model 190-086 is available as optional equipment for the mowers shown in this manual.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not operate mower uniess rear traiiing shieid and guard or
entire grass catcher is in its proper piace.
NOTE: Under normal usage bag material is subject to wear and should be checked periodically. Be sure any replacement
bag complies with the mower manufacturer’s recommendations. For replacement bags, use only factory authorized replace
ment bag part number 764-0271.
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