Cleaning The Engine; Storage; Warranty - MTD OHV Series Original Operating Instructions

Operating manual for engine

Cleaning the engine

If the engine has already been
running, leave it to cool down for
at least one hour before cleaning.
Regularly remove accumulated
grass and dirt from the engine.
Clean the finger guard and the area
around the exhaust. Use a brush or
compressed air.
Caution!
Do not clean the engine by
spraying it with water, as the fuel
may be contaminated. Water from
a garden hose or high-pressure
cleaner may also penetrate the air
filter or the exhaust opening and
damage the engine.
Danger!
!
Dirt which has accumulated around
the exhaust may catch fire. Check
and clean the area before using the
unit.

Storage

Important
If storage is for longer than
30 days, a stabiliser can be added
to the fuel. Contact your dealer or
the customer service centre.
Engines which are stored for longer
than 30 days should have an empty
fuel tank in order to prevent the
formation of residue in the fuel
system, especially on important
parts of the carburettor.
Leave the engine running until

the tank runs out of fuel and the
engine stops.
Change the oil.

See "Changing the oil".
Remove the spark plug and pour

approx. 15 ml of engine oil into
the cylinder. Re-install the spark
plug and slowly pull the starter
cable to distribute the oil.
Remove grass and dirt from

around the engine, from under
the engine cover and from
around the exhaust.
Touch up areas of flaking paint

and apply a thin film of oil to other
areas which could rust.
Store in a clean, dry and well

ventilated area away from units
which operate with a flame or
a warning lamp, e.g. heating
equipment, boilers or tumble-
dryers. Areas should also be
avoided in which a spark-
generating electric motor is
situated or in which electric
tools are used.
If possible, storage areas with

a high air humidity should not be
selected either, as this promotes
the formation of rust and
corrosion.
Store the unit on a flat surface.

If the unit is on an incline, fuel or
oil may run out.
Procedure following
prolonged storage
Check the engine as described in

the section "Checking the engine
before start-up".
If the fuel was drained prior to

storage of the unit, fill up the tank
with fresh petrol. If a petrol can is
used for refuelling, ensure that it
contains fresh petrol.
If the cylinder was oiled during

storage, the engine generates
a little smoke when it is started.
This is normal.

Warranty

The warranty regulations issued by
our company or the importer are
valid in all countries. We shall
repair any faults on your unit free
of charge in accordance with the
warranty, provided the fault was
due to defective materials or
manufacturing. If claiming under
the warranty, please contact your
seller or your nearest branch.
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