Maintenance; Off-Season Storage . ,0 - MTD 246-604-000 Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE
A
WARNING *|
Disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground against the engine before per¬
forming any adjustment, repairs or
maintenance.
BLADE REMOVAL
Use a wrench on both sides of the blade when remov ing
it for replacement.
BELT REMOVAL
1.
To remove the V-belt, remove the belt guard
assembly at the engine pulley. Remove the lex
nuts and lock washers. See figure 20.
2.
Remove the belt guard at the spindle assembly by
removing two hex bolts, lock washers and hex n jts.
See figure 21.
3.
Remove the old belt, and reassemble with a r ew
belt, part number 754-0142.
HEX NUTS
FIGURE 20
ENGINE OIL
Check oil level before starting engine and after every
5 hours of operation. Add oil as necessary to keep
level full to point of overflowing. Before removing
plug, clean area around plug to prevent dirt from
entering oil fill opening. Refer to figure 15.
Change oil after first 5 hours of operation. There¬
after, change every 25 hours. Change oil while engine
is warm. Oil may be drained thru oil drain plug.
Crankcase capacity - 1-1/4 pints.
Refer to engine manual for complete instructions
for care and maintenance of engine.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
The following steps should be taken to prepare unit
for storage.
1.
Clean and lubricate unit thoroughly.
2.
Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
3.
Coat unit's cutting blade with chassis grease to
prevent rusting.
4.
Store unit in a dry, clean area.
NOTE
When
storing
any
type
of
power
equipment in an unventilated or metal
storage shed, care should be taken to
rustproof the equipment. Using a light
oil or silicone, coat the equipment,
especially springs and bearings.
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