MTD 310 - Operation

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FIGURE 19.
OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
1. Before starting, fill crankcase with VA pints
of oil full to point of overflowing. Be sure th it the
engine is level. See figure 20.
Use SAE No. 30 MS, SC, SD or SE oil. if not
available, use SAE 10W-30.
2. Fill fuel tank with clean, fresh, lead-free, low -lead
or regular grade leaded gasoline.
FIGURE 20.
TO START ENGINE
Ac WARNING (
BE SURE NO ONE IS STANDING IN
FRONT OF THE TILLER WHILE THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING OR BEING
STARTED.
23. Place the depth bar (V) in position on the tailpiece.
Secure with clevis pin (E) and hairpin cotter (F).
-See figure 19.
1. Move the throttle control lever forward to “FAST”
position. See figure 21.
FIGURE 21.
2. Move choke lever to “CHOKE” position. See figure
22. After the engine starts, gradually push the
choke lever off.
NOTE
A warm engine may not require
choking.
3. Stand at side of the tiller, grasp the starter handle
and pull out rapidly. Return it slowly to the engine.
Repeat if necessary.
TO STOP ENGINE
Move control lever to “STOP” position. See figure 21.
TO ENGAGE TINES
To engage the tines, squeeze the clutch grip. To stop
the tines, release the clutch grip. See figure 21.
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