MTD 300 series Shop Manual page 12

MAINTENANCE
FINAL
1. Reinstall the belt cover.
2. Spray some penetrating oil into the points of the control cables where the cable core enters the cable housing.
3. Re-fill the crankcase with fresh 5W-30 engine oil, and add a small amount of fresh gasoline to the fuel tank.
4. Test-run the snow thrower, testing all operation and safety features.
5. Prepare the engine for storage;
• Drain or run all of the fuel out of the engine.
• Remove the spark plug and add a small amount of motor oil to the cylinder, then replace the spark plug.
• Turn the crankshaft 3-4 revolutions using the starter rope. Stop when there is tension on the rope, leaving both
valves in the closed position.
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