Engine Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule - MTD 547cc Operator's Manual

Engine Maintenance

WARNING:
any maintenance. To prevent accidental start-up,
disconnect the spark plug boot.

Maintenance Schedule

Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil ††
Change Engine Oil FIlter ††
Check Air Cleaner
Service Air Cleaner †
Check Spark Plug
Replace Spark Plug
Clean Cooling Fins
Clean Finger Guard and around Muffler
† Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
†† Every season or 25 hours if operating under heavy load or high ambient temperature.
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Shut off the engine before performing
Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential if
high level performance is to be maintained. Regular maintenance
will also ensure a long service life. The required service intervals
and the kind of maintenance to be performed are described
in the table below. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals,
whichever occur first. More frequent service is required when
operating in adverse conditions.
WARNING:
muffler will be very hot. Be careful not to touch the
muffler.
Each use or
After First 5 Every Season
Every 5-10
Hours or 25 Hours
Hrs.
P
P
P
P
If the engine has been running, the
Every season
Service Dates
or 100 Hours
P
P
P
P
P
P
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