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MTD 179cc Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation
Practices • Set-Up • Operation
• Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Warranty
OPER roR's
UAL
179cc & 208cc OHV Horizontal
Shaft Engine
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019
PrintedIn USA
FormNo.769-06052B
(February 1,2011)

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Warranty OPER roR's 179cc & 208cc OHV Horizontal Shaft Engine MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-06052B (February 1,2011)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Choose from the options below: Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 Write us at MTD LLC • RO. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...

  • Page 3: Safe Operation Practices

    importantSafeOperation 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...
  • Page 4 7. Donotoverfill fuel t ank. Fill t ank tofullas indicated bythe Maintenance& Storage fuel l evel indicator installed inside o fthefuel t ank. Donot over-fill toallow space forfuel e xpansion. On some m odels, Keep the engine in safe working order afuel l evel indicator may NOT b epresent, inthis instance, Allow the engine to cool at least five minutes...

  • Page 5: Safety Labels

    SafetySymbols 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. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting assemble and operate WARNING--GASOLINE...

  • Page 6: Set-Up

    Set-Up Checking 0il Levelon Engineswith Quarter-Turn 0il Fill Caps Oil & Fuel Specifications NOTE: Be sure to check the oil while on a level surface with the IMPORTANT: The engine is shipped without gasoline in the engine stopped. engine. Seethe following instructions for adding gasoline. To avoid engine damage, it is important IMPORTANT:...
  • Page 7 Checking Oil Levelon Engineswith Threaded Oil Fill Caps FillingOil Sump NOTE: Be sure to check the oil while on a level surface with the Be sure the engine is upright and level. engine stopped. Remove the oil fill cap dipstick from oil filler tube by To avoid engine damage, it is important...
  • Page 8 Fuel Recommendations oil/gasoline mixture, dirty gasoline, or gasoline over CAUTION: Operating the engine with E85 fuel, an 30 days old that has not been stabilized using a fuel additive, may result in damage to your engine's carburetor. Subsequent damage would not be Fuel Level Indicator covered under the manufacturer's...

  • Page 9: Controls & Features

    Controls a nd Features Throttle Air Filter Fuel Shut-off Valve Starter Button Electric Starter Choke _ Recoil Starter Handle Starter Button Figure 4-1 Throttle FuelShut-OffValve The throttle control regulates the speed of the engine and will If equipped, is used for controlling the flow of fuel between shut offthe engine when it is moved into the stop position.

  • Page 10: Operation

    120VA.C. Three-Wire Power Cord and Plug you authorized MTD Service Dealer. To avoid serious designed to operated on a 120VA.C. household burn injuries or damage to your engine, DO NOT current. It must be properly grounded at all times...
  • Page 11 If engine does not start after following steps 1 through 3. Connect thepower cord totheswitch b ox ontheengine. 12, contact your Authorized MTD Service Dealer. DO NOT 4. Plug end ofthepower cord intotheoutlet. attempt to troubleshoot this engine in any other way.
  • Page 12 If engine does not start after following steps 1 through Be sure the Fuel Shut-OffValve,, if present, is off. 11,contact your Authorized MTD Service Dealer. DO NOT attempt to troubleshoot this engine in any other way. 12 J SECTION OPERATION...

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Maintenance MaintenanceSchedule Each Useor EverySeason Every Season EverySeason First S Hours Service Dates or 25 Hours or SOHours orlO0 Hours Every S Hrs. CheckEngineOil Level Change EngineOil CheckAir Cleaner (If soequipped) V'" Service Air Cleaner (If so equipped) V"" CheckSparkPlug Replace Spark Plug Clean EngineShroud (If so equipped) V'"...
  • Page 14 Checking and Changing the 0U To avoid engine damage, it is important Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when the engine is warm. Change the oil after the first 5 operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter.
  • Page 15 Remove the oil filler cap/dipstick. If the level is low, slowly add oil until oil level registers between high (H) and low (L), Fig. 3-2 and 3-3 in the Set-Up section. Repeat Steps 14 & 15 to be sure that the correct oil level has been achieved.
  • Page 16 Factory settings satisfactory for most conditions. If adjustments are needed, contact your Authorized MTD Servicing Dealer. fuel valve, if equipped, and transport the engine WARNING ! If there is fuel in the fuel tank, close the upright in an open vehicle, such as an open trailer Carburetor open bed of a pickup truck.
  • Page 17 To prevent serious injury from fuel fires, empty fuel tank by running engine until it stops from lack of fuel. DO NOT could cause a fire. Inspect and clean before every ARNING! Accumulation of debris around muffler attempt to pour fuel from engine. use.
  • Page 18 Change the oil if NOT changed within the last 3 months. Checking and Changing the Oil earlier in this section. Off-Season Storage or completely run the engine until it's out of fuel AUTION: Failure to use a fuel stabilizing additive before off-season storage may result in damage...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy 1. Spark plug wire loose Engine runs erratically 1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2. Spark plug scorched, defective or electrode 2. Re-adjust electrode gap or change gap is set incorrectly 3. Stale fuel 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline 4.

  • Page 20: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts 165-SUB 951-10292 951-10649A 731-05632 951-10652 170-COA 951-10794 951-10292 951-10917A 951-10652 170-L0 951-10794 951-10292 951-10917A 951-10652 170-TOB 951-10794 951-10292 951-10917A 951-10652 170-VO B 951-10794 951-10292 951-10917A 951-10652 170-V0 951-10794 951-10292 951-10917A 951-10652 265-JU 951-10292 951-10300 731-05632 951-10358 265-SU 951-10292 951-10300 731-05632 951-10358...

  • Page 21: Warranty

    FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTDConsumerGroupInc,the United StatesEnvironmental P rotectionAgency (EPA),and, forthose productscertifiedfor sale in the stateof California,the CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARB)are pleasedto explainthe emission(evaporativeand/or exhaust)controlsystem(ECS) warrantyon youroutdoor 2006 andlater smalloff-roadspark-ignitedengine andequipment(outdoorequipmentengine)In California,new outdoorequipmentengines mustbe designed,built and equippedto meetthe State'sstringentanti-smog standards(in otherstates, 1997andlater modelyear equipmentmustbe designed,built, and equippedto meet the U.S.
  • Page 22 WARRANTED PARTS: The repairor replacementof any warrantedpart otherwiseeligiblefor warrantycoveragemay be excludedfrom such warrantycoverageif MTDConsumerGroup Inc demonstratesthatthe outdoor equipmentengine has beenabused,neglected,or improperlymaintained,and thatsuch abuse, neglect,or impropermainte- nancewasthe direct causeof the needfor repairor replacementof the part. That notwithstanding, a ny adjustmentof a component t hat hasa factory installed, andproperlyoperating,adjustmentlimitingdevice is still eligible for warrantycoverage.

  • Page 23: Spanish

    ° Soluci6n de problemas ° Garantia MANUAL DELOPERADOR Motor de 179 & 208cc con eje horizontal y v_lvulas en cabeza 752Z165-SUB, 752Z265-SU, 752Z365-SUB, 752Z265JU, 752Z365-JU, 752Z270-SU, 752Z370-SU B, 752Z170-LO, 752Z170-COA MTD LLC. APARTADO POSTAL 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Impresoen Estados UnidosdeAmerica...
  • Page 24 Elija entre las opciones que se presentan a continuaci6n: Visite nuestro sitio web en www.mtdproducts.com Llame a un representante de Asistencia al Cliente al (800) 800-7310 6 (330) 220-4683 Escribanos a MTD LLC • EO. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...
  • Page 25 Medidasimportantes de seguridad iADVERTENCIA! La presencia de este s[mbolo indica que se trata de instrucciones seguridad importantes que debe respetar para evitar poner en riesgo su seguridad personal y/o material y la de los demos. Lea y siga todas las instrucciones de este manual antes de poner en funcionamiento...
  • Page 26 No Ilene demasiado el tanque de combustible. Llene Mantenimientoy Aimacenamiento el tanque completo indicado pot el indicador de nivel Mantenga el motor en condiciones seguras de de combustible instalado en el interior del dep6sito funcionamiento. combustible. No m_s de relleno para dejar espacio para Deje que motor se enfrie pot Io menos cinco minutos antes la expansi6n...
  • Page 27 Simbolos DeSeguridad Esta p_gina representa y describe la seguridad los simbolos que pueden parecer en este producto. Lea, comprenda, y siga todas instrucciones en la m_quina antes procurar para reuniry operar. LEA EL MANUAL(S) DEL OPERADOR Lea, comprenda, y siga todas instrucciones en el manual (manuales) antes procurar para...
  • Page 28 Configuraci6n Especificaciones para el aceite y el combustible Control del nivel de aceite en los motores que tiene tapones de llenado de aceite deun cuarto d e giro IMPORTANTE: El motor se envia sin gasolina en el motor. IVOTA: Asegurese de comprobar el aceite sobre una superficie Consulte...
  • Page 29 Controldel nivelde aceite en losmotores quetiene tapones de Carga del c_rter de aceite llenadode aceitea rosca Aseg0rese de que el motor est_ vertical y nivelado. NOTA: Asegurese de comprobar el aceite sobre una superficie Extraiga el tap6n de Ilenado/la varilla de medici6n nivelada y con el motor apagado.
  • Page 30 Tenga cuidado de no derramar combustible al realizar la recarga. El combustible derramado o sus vapores se pueden incendiar. Si se derrama combustible, asegurese que el _rea est_ seca antes de arrancar el motor. Evite el contacto repetido o prolongado con la piel y la inhalaci6n de los vapores.
  • Page 31 Controles y Caracter sticas Estrangulador Filtro de aire Silenciador Llenado de aceite Recarga de combustible Recarga de Llenado Acelerador aceite Acelerador Estrangulador Drenaje aceite SilenciadorJ Estrangulador Entrada de _--_'_Llenado de aceite potencia Arrancador de retroceso Mando Figura 4=1 Acelerador Control de pasodel combustible El control del acelerador regula...
  • Page 32 MTD autorizado. Para evitar lesiones graves 120V CA. Se Io debe poner a masa adecuadamente pot quemadura o dahos al motor, NO intente poner en...
  • Page 33 Si el motor no arranca despu_s de realizar los pasos Mueva el control de velocidad del motor, si est_fiincluido, hasta 1 a 12, comuniquese con el distribuidor de servicio MTD la posici6n "Fast (r_fipido)". autorizado. NO intente detectar los problemas de este motor de ninguna otra manera.
  • Page 34 Si el motor no arranca despu_s de realizar los pasos Opere el control del equipo para soltar el freno o el embrague 1 a 11, comuniquese con el distribuidor de servicio MTD autorizado. NO intente detectar los problemas de este motor operador del equipo)).
  • Page 35 Mantenimiento Programade mantenimiento Cadatempo- Cada tempo- Primeras Cadausoo radao cada radao cada Fechas de Mantenimiento Shoras cada5 horas. 25horas 100horas Inspeccione e l nivelde aceitedel motor Cambie el aceitedel motor Verifiqueeldepuradorde aire (sivieneequipado) serviciodel depuradorde aire(sivieneequipado) Inspeccione l asbujiasde encendido Reemplace la bujia Limpiela cubiertadel motor (sivieneequipedo) Limpiealrededordelsilenciador...
  • Page 36 Limpie el _rea alrededor del tap6n de drenado del aceite. Control y cambio del aceite Coloque un recipiente de aceite reciclable aprobado bajo Para evitar que el motor resulte dahado, es importante que: el tap6n del drenaje del aceite, si est_ incluido. Controle el nivel de aceite antes de cada uso y cada 5 horas Retire el tap6n...
  • Page 37 NOTA: NO permita que el nivel de aceite se reduzca por Limpie la bujia con un cepillo de alambre si se va a reutilizar. debajo de la marca "ADD (agregar)" de la varilla de medici6n. Mida la separaci6n de bujia con un calibrador. Corrija de set Si Io hace el equipo puede funcionar...
  • Page 38 Si considera que el carburador necesita ajuste, consulte Distribuidor de servicio de MTD autorizado. El desempe_o del motor NO debe verse afectado a altitudes de hasta cierre la wilvula de paso del combustible, si viene 7,000 pies (2,134 m). Para el funcionamiento...
  • Page 39 AImacenamiento del motor Sistemade combustible Almacenamientoa corto plazo/estadonal Para evitar que el combustible se eche a perder y que haya problemas con el carburador, debe tratar el sistema de Limpieel motor combustible de la siguiente manera: Si el motor ha estado funcionando, d_jelo enfriar durante por Io NOTA: Respete siempre la proporci6n de mezclado que figura en el...
  • Page 40 Desconecte con cuidado el cable de la bujia y mant_ngalo Aimacenamiento fuera de temporada alejado de la misma. Mantenga el cable de la bujia que est_ estabilizador del combustible o si no se hace desconectado de forma segura, alejado PRECAUCION: Si no se utiliza un aditivo funcionar el motor hasta que se agote...
  • Page 41 Soluci6nde Problemas Problerna Soluci6n Causa El motor funciona 1. El cable de la bujia est_ flojo 1. Conecte y ajuste el cable de la bujia. manera err_tica 2. El cable de la bujia est_ quemado 2. Reajuste la separaci6n de los electrodos c_mbiela defectuoso o la separaci6n...
  • Page 42 Piezas de repuesto 165-SUB 951-10292 951-10649A 731-05632 951-10652 170-COA 951-10794 951-10292 951-10917A 951-10652 170-L0 951-10794 951-10292 951-10917A 951-10652 170-TOB 951-10794 951-10292 951-10917A 951-10652 170-VOB 951-10794 951-10292 951-10917A 951-10652 170-V0 951-10794 951-10292 951-10917A 951-10652 265JU 951-10292 951-10300 731-05632 951-10358 265-SU 951-10292 951-10300 731-05632 951-10358...
  • Page 43 30 dias. Si tiene alguna preguntarespectode lacobertura de la garantia, p6ngaseen contactocon el Departamento del ServicioT@nicode MTDConsumerGroupInc. al telefono1-800-800-7310 o pot correoelectr6nico en http://support.mtd products.com COBERTURA DE LA GARANTJA DE EMISIONES GENERALES:...
  • Page 44 Dicho uso no reducir_ las obligaciones de garantia de MTD C onsumer Group Inc. 10. No sepodr_n usar piezas adicionales nimodificadas que no esten exentas de acuerdo con elDepartamento delos Recursos del Aire (Air R esources Board).

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