Off-Season Storage; Blade Mounting Torque - MTD 20 Operator's Manual

• Tighten the hex bolt to the torque listed below:

Blade Mounting Torque

Center Bolt 450 in. lb. min., 600 in.lb. max.
To insure safe operation of your unit, ALL nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for correct tightness.
NOTE: Cutting grass in sandy soil condition causes abrasive wear to the blade.

Off-Season Storage

The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage.
1. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions.
We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit.
IMPORTANT:
2. Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions.
3. Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting.
4. Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all moving
parts of your lawn mower before storage.
NOTE: Be careful not to bend or kink cables.
NOTE: If the starter rope becomes disconnected from rope guide on handle, disconnect and ground the spark plug
wire. Depress the blade control handle and pull the starter rope out from engine slowly. Slip the starter rope into the
rope guide bolt on handle.
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