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123cc OHV Horizontal Shaft Engine
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-06051A
(March 3, 2011)
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Summary of Contents for MTD 123cc
- Page 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No. 769-06051A...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Choose from the options below: ◊ Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com ◊ Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 ◊ Write us at MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019... -
Page 3: Safe Operation Practices
Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate the equipment. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. - Page 4 Maintenance & Storage Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to full as indicated by the fuel level indicator installed inside of the fuel tank. Do not Keep the engine in safe working order over-fill to allow space for fuel expansion. On some models, a fuel level indicator may NOT be present, in this instance, Allow the engine to cool at least five minutes before fill the tank no more than 1/2 inch below the bottom of the...
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Page 5: Safety Labels
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING—GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling. -
Page 6: Set-Up
Set-Up Gas & Oil Checking Oil Level On Engines with Dipstick on Engine Block NOTE: Be sure to check the oil while on a level surface with the IMPORTANT: The engine is shipped without gasoline in the engine stopped. engine. See the following instructions for adding gasoline. To avoid engine damage, it is important to: IMPORTANT: Some engines are shipped with oil already in... - Page 7 Checking Oil Level on Engines with Quarter-Turn Oil Fill Caps Checking Oil Level on Engines with Threaded Oil Fill Caps NOTE: Be sure to check the oil while on a level surface with the NOTE: Be sure to check the oil while on a level surface with the engine stopped.
- Page 8 Filling Oil Sump Adding Fuel WARNING! An adult should fuel this engine. NEVER Be sure the engine is upright and level. allow children to refuel this engine. Gasoline (fuel) Remove the oil fill cap dipstick from oil filler tube by vapors are highly flammable and can explode.
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Page 9: Controls & Features
Controls and Features Air Filter Air Filter Oil Fill Oil Fill Oil Fill/ Dipstick Choke Choke Oil Drain Fuel Fill Fuel Fill Choke Choke Recoil Starter Recoil Starter Throttle Handle Handle Oil Drain Figure 4-1 Ignition Key NOTE: Engine models may vary in features and/or location of controls. - Page 10 Fuel Cap The location of the fuel cap may vary based on engine model. On some models, it appears as part of the units shroud, on others, the fuel tank is located on top of the engine. Refer to your product operator’s manual for detailed information regarding the location of the fuel tank.
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Page 11: Operation
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is after following instructions in this manual, contact outdoors in a well-ventilated area. you authorized MTD Service Dealer. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to your engine, DO NOT Be sure fuel valve, if present (see equipment Operator’s attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any Manual instructions) is open and all switches are on. - Page 12 CHOKE” position, move the choke control to “FULL CHOKE” position and start engine. If engine does not start after following steps 1 through 11, contact your Authorized MTD Service Dealer. DO NOT attempt to troubleshoot this engine in any other way. 5— O...
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Page 13: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Each Use or Every Season Every Season Every Season Service First 5 Hours Every 5 Hrs. or 25 Hours or 50 Hours or 100 Hours Dates Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Check Air Cleaner (If so equipped) Service Air Cleaner (If so equipped) Check Spark Plug Replace Spark Plug... - Page 14 Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick WARNING! Before tipping engine or equipment to drain oil, drain fuel from tank by running engine until fuel tank is empty. Carefully disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug. Refer to Fig. 6-2 for spark plug location. •...
- Page 15 Spark Plug Service Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. If the level is low, slowly add oil until oil level registers between high (H) and low (L), Fig. 3-2 and 3-3 in the Set-Up section. WARNING! DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
- Page 16 NOT be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet (2,134 meters). For open bed of a pickup truck. operation at higher elevations, contact your Authorized MTD If you DO NOT have an open vehicle and have to transport Servicing Dealer...
- Page 17 To prevent serious injury from fuel fires, empty fuel tank WARNING! Accumulation of debris around muffler by running engine until it stops from lack of fuel. DO NOT could cause a fire. Inspect and clean before every attempt to pour fuel from engine. use.
- Page 18 Removing From Storage Change the oil if NOT changed within the last 3 months. See Check your engine as described in the Pre-Operation Check Checking and Changing the Oil earlier in this section. section of this manual. If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the Off-Season Storage tank with fresh gasoline.
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start Engine flooded Wait at least 10 minutes before starting Spark plug wire disconnected Connect wire to spark plug Fuel tank empty or stale fuel Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline Engine not choked Choke engine Faulty spark plug Clean, adjust gap or replace... -
Page 20: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts ENGINE AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG FUEL CAP FUEL FILTER 161-VH 951-10794 951-10292 951-10917A 951-10651 161-V0 951-10794 951-10292 951-10917A 951-10651 161-JWA 951-10292 751-10487 731-05632 Phone (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready).