Off Season Storage Instructions - MTD 11A-433E500 Owner's Manual

ENGINE
Refer to the separate engine manual for en-
gine maintenance instructions.
Maintain engine oil as instructed in the sep-
arate engine manual packed with your unit.
Read and follow instructions carefully.
Service air cleaner as per separate engine
manual under normal conditions. Clean ev-
ery few hours
conditions. Poor engine performance and
flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner
should be serviced. To service the air
cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual
packed with your unit.
The spark plug should be cleaned and the
gap reset once a season.
placement is recommended at the start of
each mowing season; check engine manual
for correct plug type and gap specifications.
NOTE: This spark ignition system
meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regu-
lations.
Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or
brush. Keep the cooling system (blower
housing area) clean to permit proper air cir-
culation which
performance and life. Be certain to remove
all grass, dirt and combustible debris from
muffler area.
under extremely
Spark plug re-
is essential to
OFF SEASON STORAGE
The following steps should be taken to pre-
pare lawn mower for storage.
Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as
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described in the lubrication instructions.
Refer to engine manual for correct engine
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storage instructions.
dusty
Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis
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grease to prevent rusting.
Store mower in a dry, clean area.
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NOTE: When storing any type of power
equipment in an unventilated or metal
storage shed, care should be taken to
rust-proof the equipment. Using a light
oil or silicone, coat the equipment, es-
pecially cables and all moving parts.
NOTE: Be careful not to bend or kink
cables.
NOTE: If the starter rope becomes dis-
connected from rope guide on handle,
disconnect and ground the spark plug
wire. Depress the blade control handle
and pull the starter rope out from en-
gine slowly. Slip the starter rope into
engine
the rope guide bolt on handle.
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INSTRUCTIONS