Maintenance/Cleaning - MTD OHV Series Original Operating Instructions

Operating manual for engine
– It is not necessary to use the
choke if the engine is warm or the
ambient temperature is high.
– Leave the engine to warm up for
several minutes before working
with the unit.
Switch off all drive units, place

the drive in neutral (N) and apply
the parking brake (if available).
Set throttle (fig. 4b) to
If the engine is cold, pull out the
choke (fig.4a) or set the throttle to
(fig.4b).
Starting with the electric starter
(depending on model)
Disconnect charger from power

supply and appliance.
Turn ignition key (fig. 4c/4d) to
until the engine is running (start
attempt max. 5seconds, wait
10seconds before the next
attempt).
Starting with the hand starter
(depending on model)
Set the ignition key (fig. 4c/4d) to

position
Pull gently on the starter handle

(10, fig. 1) until it begins to resist.
Then pull quickly and forcefully to
overcome the compression and
prevent a backlash. If required,
repeat.
Caution!
Do not let the starter handle spring
back against the engine. Slowly
guide it back to prevent damaging
the starter.
When the engine has started
set the ignition key to

/I/ .
Slowly push the choke back in.

Return the throttle until the

engine runs smoothly.
Stop the engine
Fig. 4
Switch off all drive units, place

the drive in neutral (N) and apply
the parking brake (if available).
Move the throttle to the middle

position.
Let the engine run for approx. 20

seconds.
.
Turn the ignition key to

Remove the ignition key.

Before leaving the unit, apply

parking brake (if available).

Maintenance/cleaning

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Danger!
Before carrying out any work, e.g.
maintenance and cleaning work,
leave the engine to cool down.
Remove the ignition key.
To prevent the engine from starting
unintentionally, always remove the
spark plug terminal.
Caution!
.
– The engine has been set opti
mally by the manufacturer with
respect to power and
consumption. Any change to
these settings may be made by
the manufacturer or authorised
technicians only.
– If the engine has to be tilted in
order to transport or inspect the
unit or remove dirt, always
ensure that the spark plug is face
up when the engine is tilted,
otherwise the engine may be
damaged by fuel or oil.
– Empty the fuel tank before trans
porting the unit on a vehicle.
– Spare parts must fulfil the requi
rements laid down by the manu
facturer.
– You should therefore only use
original spare parts or those
which have been approved by
the manufacturer. Repairs must
only be carried out by a specialist
workshop.
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To maintain a constantly high
power, it is essential to inspect and
re-adjust the engine on a regular
basis. Regular maintenance
ensures a long service life.
The required maintenance
intervals and the type of
maintenance work to be carried out
are indicated in the following table.
The intervals according to
operating hours or other
times/dates should be observed
according to which occurs first. If
the engine is operated under
difficult conditions, more frequent
maintenance is required.
At the end of the season the unit
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must be checked and serviced by a
specialist workshop.
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