MTD 110-111-300 - Manual (Page 10)

FIGURE 11.
AIR CLEANER
CLEAN AIR CLEANER and re-oil element every 25
hours under normal conditions. Clean every few
hours under extremely dusty conditions. Poor
engine performance and flooding usually in­
dicates that the air cleaner should be serviced.
See figure 12.
Clean
Electrode
FIGURE 13.
Screws
Assemble
One of These'
Low Points
Towards
Narrow
Edge of
Element
Assemble Element So
Lip Extends Over Edge
of Air Cleaner Body.
Lip Wiii Form
Protective Seai
When Cover Is
Assembled
Cup
CLEAN AIR CLEANER
In'l
i .030"
eeler Gauge
f .
Spiark
Plug
FIGURE 12.
1. Remove screw.
2. Remove air cleaner carefully to prevent dirt
from entering carburetor.
3. Take air cleaner apart and clean.
a. WASH foam element In kerosene or a liq-
quid detergent and water to remove dirt
b. DRY foam completely by wrapping and
squeezing in a cloth.
c. SOAK foam with engine oil. Squeeze to
distribute and remove excess oil.
4. Reassemble parts and fasten to carburetor.
SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be cleaned (see figure 13)
and the gap reset to a 0.030-inch clearance once a
season (see figure 14). Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each mowing
season; check engine manual for correct plug
type.
FIGURE 14.
NOTE
Whenever the spark plug is removed
for cleaning, it is advisabie to
re p la c e the spark plug gasket with a
new gasket.
USING YOUR ROTARY
MOWER
F o r the best results do not cut wet grass because
it tends to stick to the underside of the mower,
thus preventing proper discharge of grass clipp­
ings. If wet grass must be cut, reduce walking
speed to help distribute the ciippings more effec-
tiveiy.
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