Starter Service - MTD 350 Series Service Manual

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5.70. When servicing the blade:
• Replace any parts that are damaged or suspect.
• Use a commercially available blade stop tool or
a firmly positioned length of dimensional lumber
to keep the blade from rotating during removal
and installation.
• Tighten the blade bolt to a torque of 450-600 in-
lbs. (51-68 Nm).
• Test run the mower in a safe area before return-
ing it to service.
NOTE: The rotating mass of the blade is impor-
tant to the smooth operation of the engine.
CAUTION: The engine will be difficult or impos-
sible to start with the blade removed, and the
resulting "kick-back" through the starter rope
may cause painful hand injuries. Do not attempt
to start the mower without a properly attached
blade.
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6.

STARTER SERVICE

6.1. To Remove recoil assembly from the mower,
remove the fuel cap.
CAUTION: Use common sense when working
around fuel: No sources of sparks or open flame
should be near enough to cause ignition.
6.2. Loosen the wingnut that secures the starter rope
eyelet to the handlebars to provide clearance for
removing / installing starter rope.
6.3. Remove the four screws that hold the engine
cover to the engine. See Figure 6.3.
Engine cover
Mounting screws
Figure 6.3
6.4. Remove the engine cover and replace the fuel
cap.
6.5. Remove the three nuts that secure the recoil
assembly and fan shroud to the engine using a
10mm wrench. See Figure 6.5.
Fuel cap
Fuel tank
Figure 6.5
Recoil assembly
Nuts