MTD Engine - Series 350/450/650
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13. TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
14. MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Fastener Torque, SAE Torque, metric
Nuts, muffler 84 in-lb 10 Nm
Nuts, carburetor 84 in-lb 10 Nm
Screw, dipstick tube 84 in-lb 10 Nm
Nuts, recoil housing 84 in-lb 10 Nm
Screws, brackets 84 in-lb 10 Nm
Screws, PCV cover 84 in-lb 10 Nm
Studs, recoil mounting
and ignition module
84 in-lb 10 Nm
Nut, flywheel 41-48 ft-lb 55-65 Nm
Bolt, blade 450-600 in-lb 51-68 Nm
Spark plug 175-220 in-lb 19.1-24.8 Nm
Screws, valve cover 71 in-lb 8 Nm
Jam nuts, rocker arm 84 in-lb 10 Nm
Studs, rocker arm 212 in-lb 24 Nm
Screws, cylinder head 212 in-lb 24 Nm
Screws, sump to block 84 in-lb 10 Nm
Fastener Torque Table
Maintinance item Each use Each 25 hrs. use Each 50 hrs. use
Check oil
*
Check air filter
*
Note on air filter
Note on pre-filter
Check blade condition
*
Check & gap spark plug
*
Check cooling fins
Change oil
*
Note on oil:
Change air filter *
Note on air filter
Drain or preserve fuel
Fog or lube cylinder
Rotate engine to TDC
Before prolonged storage
Before prolonged storage
Before prolonged storage
Change oil after first 5 hrs. of use, and before
prolonged storage.
Dirt may be shaken or tapped out of the air filter, but
compressed air is not to be used for cleaning. Do not
wash or oil paper filter element.
Foam pre-filter may be washed in water and mild
detergent, and re-used. Do not oil.
Replace if worn.
Air filter and pre-filter life vary dramatically with
operating conditions.
After prolonged storage
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