Engine Care - MTD 12A-98K3095 Operator's Manual

Engine Care
A list of key engine maintenance jobs required for good
performance by the mower is given below. Follow the
accompanying engine manual for a detailed list and instructions.
Maintain oil level as instructed in engine manual.
Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions.
Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions.
Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicates
that the air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air
cleaner, refer to the engine manual.
Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season. Spark
plug replacement is recommended at the start of each
mowing season. Check engine manual for correct plug
type and gap specifications.
Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the
top of the engine clean to permit proper air circulation.
Remove all grass, dirt, and combustible debris from muffler
a rea.
Replacing RearFlap
To replace rear flap, proceed as follows:
1. To remove rear flap, lift rear door, remove screw, and press
flap in on either side to remove from hole. See Fig. 6-2.
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2.
Figure 6=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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