General Recommendations; Engine Care - MTD Series 020 Operator's Manual

A_. WARNING:Alwaysstop engine,
LUBRiCATiON
• Wheels: Lubricateeachwheelshoulderscrew
against engine before cleaning, (rear wheel)and pivotarm axle(front wheel)oncea
WARNING
I Always stop engine,
disconnect spark
plug, and ground
} against engine before
i cleaning, lubricating
} or doing any kind of
i maintenance on your
machine.
disconnect spark plug, and ground
lubricating or doing any kindof
maintenance on your machine.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
• Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen performing
anymaintenance.
• Thewarrantyon this yardvacuumdoes notcover
itemsthat havebeen subjectedto operatorabuse
or negligence.To receivefull valuefromwarranty,
operatormustmaintaintheequipmentas
instructedhere.
• Someadjustments will haveto be madeperiodi-
cally to maintainyour unitproperly.
• Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesure
theseare tight.
seasonwith lightoil.
• Nozzle height adjustment levers: Lubricatethe
pivot pointsof the nozzleheightadjustmentlevers
oncea seasonwith lightoil.
• Locking Rod: Lubricatethe locking rodwith lightoil
to easethe applicationof attachingon or removing
bag.
• Engine: Followthe separateengine manualpacked
with yourunit for lubricationinstructions.
EQUIPMENT CARE
• CleantheYard Vacuum thoroughlyafter each use.
• Washbag periodicallywith water.Allowto dry
thoroughlyin shade.
• If the flailscreen becomesclogged,removeand
cleanas instructed b elow.
NOTE:Cleaningwith a forcefulsprayof water isnot
recommended as itcould contaminate the fuelsystem.
ENGINE CARE
Referto the Maintenancesectionof the EngineOwner/
Operatormanualpackedwith yourunit. Readand follow
instructions carefully.
• Checkengine oil level beforeeachuseas
instructedin the separateenginemanual.
Cleanor replaceair cleaner every 25 hoursunder
normalconditions.Cleanevery few hoursunder
extremelydustyconditions.To servicethe air
cleaner,referto the separateengine manual.
• Thespark plug shouldbe cleanedand the gap
resetonce a season.Referto the separateengine
manualfor correctplug type and gap specifications.
• Cleanengineregularlywith a cloth or brush. Keep
areaaroundengine cleanto permitproperair
circulation.Removeall grass,dirt and combustible
debrisfrom mufflerarea.
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