MTD 242-650A - Operation

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7.
Place the bag over the chute deflector. Pull on the
drawstring and lock. See figure 6.
jjPVSTRING
ND LOCK
CHUTE
DEFLECTOR
FIGURE 6
OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
1. Fill fuel tank with fresh regular gasoline. Do not
mix oil with gasoline.
2. Fill crankcase with oil. Use MS classification oil.
Do not use oils marked only MM or ML or
unmarked.
Above 32° use SAE 30; below 32° use SAE 10W.
These recommendations must be followed for
best performance and long life.
Position equipment so that engine is level. Re¬
move oil fill plug. Pour oil into oil fill opening.
Fill to point of overflowing. Pour slowly.
During initial break-in period, oil level should be
watched closely. See maintenance section.
TO START ENGINE
1. Place control lever (on engine) in "RUN" posi¬
tion. See figure 7.
2. For cold engine start, move carburetor control
to "CHOKE" position. See figure 7.
FIGURE 7
3. Pull rewind starter using a quick full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on the handle and return rop
slowly.
4. After engine starts, move choke lever on carbure¬
tor gradually to "OFF" position.
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