Engine Maintenance; Maintenance Schedule - MTD 240 Series Operator's Manual

EngineMaintenance
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_ ARNING: Shut offthe engine before performing
any maintenance. To prevent accidental start-up,
disconnect the spark plug boot.
IMPORTANT:
If engine must be tipped to transport equipment
or to inspect or remove grass, keep spark plug side of engine
up. Transporting or tipping engine spark plug down may cause
smoking, hard starting, spark plug fouling, or oil saturation of air
cleaner.
MaintenanceSchedule
Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential if
high level performance is to be maintained. Regular maintenance
will also ensure a long service life. The required service intervals
and the kind of maintenance to be performed are described
in the table below. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals,
whichever occur first. More frequent service is required when
operating in adverse conditions.
_1 WARNING: If the engine has been running, the
muffler will be very hot. Be careful not to touch the
muffler.
Each Useor
EveryS Hrs.
,/
EverySeason
or 25 Hours
Every Season
or SO Hours
Every Season
or 100Hours
Service
Dates
FirstSHours
Check Engine Oil Level
ChangeEngine Oil ff _/ _/
Check Air Cleaner M/
ServiceAir Cleanerf M/
Check SparkPlug V /
Replace SparkPlug V /
CleanEngine Shroud V /
Cleanaround muffler V /
Replace FuelFilter M/
Cleanaround carburetorchokelever(If Equipped) M/
f Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
ff Every season or 25 hours if operating under heavy load or high ambient temperature.