Engine Care - MTD 18M Operator's Manual

Engine Care
NOTE: Refer to the engine operation and maintenance sections
in this manual for detailed instructions.
Maintain oil level.
Service air cleaner every 100 hours or once a season under
normal conditions. Clean more frequently under extremely
dusty conditions.
Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season.
Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the area
around the top of the engine clean to permit proper air
circulation. Remove all grass, dirt, and combustible debris
from muffler area.
Replacing RearFlap
1. To remove rear flap, lift rear door, and remove screw on
either side to remove from hole. See Fig. 6-2.
2. Remove screw and flap from opposite hole and replace
with new flap in the opposite order and manner of
removal.
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Figure 6=2
SECTION 6 -- MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
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