MTD 61Series Manuals

MTD 61Series Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for MTD 61Series. We have 1 MTD 61Series manual available for free PDF download: Professional Shop Manual

MTD 61Series Professional Shop Manual

MTD 61Series Professional Shop Manual (89 pages)

Horizontal Shaft Engines

Brand: MTD | Category: Engine | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: Introduction

7
- Professional Shop Manual Intent
  7
- Assembly
  7
- Maintenance
  9
- Spark Plugs
  9
- Air Filters
  10
- Oil Type and Capacity
  11
- Changing the Oil
  11
- Fuel
  12
- Fuel Filters
  12
- Valve Lash
  13
- Spark Arrestor
  14
- Cleaning the Engine
  14
- General Torque Specifications
  15
- Maintenance Chart
  15
Chapter 2: Basic Troubleshooting

16
- Definitions
  16
- Introduction
  16
- Steps to Troubleshooting
  16
- Define the Problem
  16
- Identify Factors that Could Cause the Problem
  17
- Repairing the Problem
  21
- Prime Test
  21
- Leak down Test
  22
- Compression Test
  23
- PCV Testing
  24
Chapter 3: Air Intake Systems

25
- Snow Engines
  25
- Heat Box
  25
- Chore Engines
  27
- Air Filters
  27
- Air Filter Base and Intake Elbow
  28
- Carburetor Insulator
  29
Chapter 4: The Fuel System and Governor

32
- Inspecting the Fuel
  32
- Test Fuel for Alcohol
  32
- Fuel Tank Vent
  33
- To Test the Cap Vent
  33
- The Fuel Filter
  33
- Inspect the Fuel Lines
  34
- The Fuel Tank
  34
- Choke
  35
- Choke Linkage
  36
- Primers
  36
- Carburetors
  37
- Inspecting the Carburetor
  37
- Disassembly and Rebuilding the Carburetor
  38
- Governor
  42
- Governor Arm
  42
- Governor Shaft
  43
- Governor Cup and the Governor Gear
  44
Chapter 5: Lubrication

45
- Oil Type and Quantity
  45
- Oil Dip Stick
  45
- Dip Stick Tube Removal
  46
- Lubrication System
  47
- Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve
  48
Chapter 6: Starter and Charging Systems

49
- Recoil Starter Removal
  49
- Starter Cup
  49
- Starter Rope
  50
- Starter Pulley and Recoil Spring
  51
- Electric Starter
  53
- Charging System
  54
- Stator
  55
- Rotor
  55
Chapter 7: Ignition System

56
- Troubleshooting the Ignition System
  56
- Stop Switch
  57
- Remote (Ignition) Stop Switch
  58
- The Module
  59
- Module Removal
  60
- Installing the Module and Setting the Air Gap
  61
- Flywheel
  61
- About the Spark Plug
  62
- Cleaning the Spark Plug
  62
- Inspection of the Spark Plug
  62
- Spark Plug Removal
  63
Chapter 8: Exhaust

64
- Summer Engines
  64
- Spark Arrestor
  64
- To Remove/Replace the Muffler
  65
- Snow Engines
  66
Chapter 9: Cylinder Head

67
- Valves
  70
- Push Rod Bushings
  72
Chapter 10: Crankshaft, Piston and Connecting Rod

73
- Crank Shaft Inspection
  75
- Piston Inspection
  76
- Connecting Rod Inspection
  77
- Cylinder Inspection
  77
- Bearings
  78
- Reassembly
  79
- Engine Specifications Chart
  82
- Engine Torque Values Chart
  83
Chapter 11: Failure Analysis

84
- Abrasive Ingestion
  84
- Insufficient Lubrication
  86
- Engine Overspeed
  87
- Overheated
  88
- Mechanical Breakage/ Wear
  89
- Detonation/Preignition
  89

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