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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
123cc OHV Horizontal Shaft Engine
752Z161-VH, 752Z161-V0 & 752Z161-JWA
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
MTD Products Ltd., P. O. Box 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 4J1
Printed In USA
769-06182D
5.13.14
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Summary of Contents for MTD 752Z161-V0
- Page 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. MTD Products Ltd., P. O. Box 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 4J1 Printed In USA 769-06182D...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
To The Owner Thank You This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new engine. It will help you prepare and maintain the engine for the best performance. Please read and understand the contents before operating the engine. Table of Contents Safe Operation Practices ........ -
Page 3: Safe Operation Practices
Important Safe Operation Practices WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate the equipment. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. -
Page 4: Maintenance And Storage
Maintenance & Storage Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to full as indicated by the fuel level indicator installed inside of the fuel tank. Do not Keep the engine in safe working order over-fill to allow space for fuel expansion. On some models, a fuel level indicator may NOT be present, in this instance, Allow the engine to cool at least five minutes before fill the tank no more than 1/2 inch below the bottom of the... -
Page 5: Safety Symbols
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING—GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling. -
Page 6: Set-Up
Set-Up Gas & Oil Checking Oil Level On Engines with Dipstick on Engine Block NOTE: Be sure to check the oil while on a level surface with the Oil & Fuel Specifications engine stopped. To avoid engine damage, it is important to: IMPORTANT: Your equipment may or may not have been shipped with oil in the engine. - Page 7 Checking Oil Level on Engines with Quarter-Turn Oil Fill Caps Checking Oil Level on Engines with Threaded Oil Fill Caps NOTE: Be sure to check the oil while on a level surface with the NOTE: Be sure to check the oil while on a level surface with the engine stopped.
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Page 8: Filling Oil Sump
Filling Oil Sump Adding Fuel WARNING! An adult should fuel this engine. NEVER Be sure the engine is upright and level. allow children to refuel this engine. Gasoline (fuel) Remove the oil fill cap dipstick from oil filler tube by vapors are highly flammable and can explode. -
Page 9: Controls & Features
Controls and Features Air Filter Air Filter Oil Fill Oil Fill Oil Fill/ Dipstick Choke Choke Oil Drain Fuel Fill Fuel Fill Choke Choke Recoil Starter Recoil Starter Throttle Handle Handle Oil Drain Figure 4-1 Ignition Key NOTE: Engine models may vary in features and/or location of controls. -
Page 10: Oil Drain
Fuel Cap Fuel cap location varies depending on your engine, see Figure 4-1. Refer to your product operator’s manual for detailed information regarding the location of the fuel tank. Remove the fuel cap to add fuel. These engines operate on automotive unleaded gas. -
Page 11: Operation
Be sure fuel valve, if present (see equipment Operator’s you authorized MTD Service Dealer. To avoid serious Manual instructions) is open and all switches are on. burn injuries or damage to your engine, DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any Move the engine speed control, if equipped, to the “FAST”... -
Page 12: Stopping The Engine
Stopping the Engine & Short Term Storage NOTE: If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move the engine speed control (if equipped) the “FAST” Stop engine in accordance with the equipment Operator’s position and move the choke control to the “NO CHOKE” Manual. -
Page 13: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Each Use or Every Season Every Season Every Season First 5 Hours Service Dates Every 5 Hrs. or 25 Hours or 50 Hours or 100 Hours Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Check Air Cleaner (If equipped) Service Air Cleaner (If equipped) Check Spark Plug Replace Spark Plug... -
Page 14: Spark Plug Service
Checking Oil Level (See Set Up Section) Install the oil fill cap dipstick. Tighten securely. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if present. Carefully reconnect the spark plug wire to the spark plug. Spark Plug NOTE: It is advisable to recheck the oil level after you have Spark Plug operated the engine for a short while, and the normal engine Boot... - Page 15 Adjustments Thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross- threading. DO NOT make any engine adjustments. Factory settings are After the spark plug is seated, tighten with a spark plug satisfactory for most conditions. If adjustments are needed, wrench to compress the washer.
- Page 16 Transporting Your Engine WARNING! Accumulation of debris around muffler could cause a fire. Inspect and clean before every WARNING! NEVER transport this engine inside of use. another vehicle or in any enclosed space if there is any gasoline in the tank. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel Fuel Storage may ignite.
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Page 17: Off-Season Storage
To prevent serious injury from fuel fires, empty fuel tank by running engine until it stops from lack of fuel. DO NOT Change the oil if NOT changed within the last 3 months. See attempt to pour fuel from engine. Checking and Changing the Oil earlier in this section. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start 1. Engine flooded 1. Wait at least 10 minutes before starting 2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect wire to spark plug 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline 4. -
Page 19: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts ENGINE AIR FILTER SPARK PLUG FUEL CAP FUEL FILTER 161-VH 951-10794 951-10292 951-10917A 951-10651 161-V0 951-10794 951-10292 951-10917A 951-10651 161-JWA 951-10292 751-10487 731-05632... -
Page 20: Warranty
Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the warranty period stated above. If the part fails during the period of warranty coverage, the part will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc according to subsection (4) below. - Page 21 NOTE: If you require warranty service in Canada and your product was sold by MTD Products Limited within Canada to the retailer you purchased it from in Canada then the MTD Consumer Group Inc portion of this warranty will be honored by MTD Products Limited in Canada.
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