Maintenance - MTD OHV Series Original Operating Instructions

Operating manual for engine
When the engine has started
Set throttle (if fitted) to the

required position:
= fast engine speed
= slow engine speed
Stopping the engine
Fig. 3
Release the safety lever

(if fitted).
or
Set the throttle (if fitted) to

STOP/ .
Important
If you switch off or leave the unit,
remove ignition key (if fitted).

Maintenance

Danger!
!
Before carrying out any work, e.g.
maintenance and cleaning work,
leave the engine to cool down.
To prevent the engine from starting
unintentionally, always remove the
spark plug terminal.
Maintenance schedule
Maintenance work
Clean engine cover
Check engine oil
Change engine oil
Check air filter
Service air filter
Check spark plugs
Service spark plugs
Change fuel filter
Clean exhaust area
) If a heavy load or at high ambient temperatures
1
) If operating the unit in a dusty environment, clean more frequently.
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Caution!
– The engine has been set
optimally by the manufacturer
with respect to power and
consumption. Any change to
these settings may be made by
the manufacturer or authorised
technicians only.
– If the engine has to be tilted for
transportation of the unit, for
inspection or removal of grass,
ensure that the spark plug is face
up to prevent fuel and oil from
damaging the engine.
– Spare parts must comply with the
requirements specified by the
manufacturer.
– Therefore, use only original
spare parts or those spare parts
authorised by the manufacturer.
Repairs may be carried out by
a specialist company only.
After the first Before each
5 operating use or every 5
hours hours
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Once a
season or
every 25
hours
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1
)
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2
)
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To maintain a constantly high
power, it is essential to inspect and
re-adjust the engine on a regular
basis. Regular maintenance
ensures a long service life.
The required maintenance inter-
vals and the type of maintenance
work to be carried out are indicated
in the following table. The intervals
according to operating hours or
other times/dates should be
observed according to which
occurs first. If the engine is opera-
ted under difficult conditions, more
frequent maintenance is required.
At the end of the season have the
unit inspected and serviced by
a specialist company.
Once a
season or
every 50
hours
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English
Once a
season or
every 100
hours
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