MTD Yard Machines 070 Series - Engine Maintenance and Storage; Engine Care and Off-Season Storage

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3. ENGINE
Refer to the separate engine manual for engin 3
maintenance instructions.
• Maintain engine oil as instructed in the se| >arate
engine manual packed with your unit. Read and
follow instructions carefully.
• Service air cleaner every 25 hours under r ormal
conditions. Clean every few hours under € xtremely
dusty conditions. Poor engine performanc s and
flooding usually indicates that the air cleai ier
should be serviced. To service the air clea ier, refer
to the separate engine manual packed wil h your
unit.
• Clean the spark plug and reset the gap or ce a
season. Spark plug replacement is recommended
at the start of each mowing season. Chec < engine
manual for correct plug type and gap
specifications.
• Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or )rush.
Keep the cooling system (blower housing area)
clean to permit proper air circulation whicl i is
essential to engine performance and life. I le certain
to remove all grass, dirt and combustible < febris
from muffler area.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn
mower for storage.
• Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as
described in the lubrication instructions.
• Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
• Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to
prevent rusting.
• Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next
to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventiiated ormetai storage shed , care should be
taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all
moving parts.
NOTE: The use of any accessory on this Rotary Mower other than those manufactured by the mower
manufacturer is not recommended. GRAES CATCHER Model 190-110 is available as optional equipment for
the mowers shown in this manual.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, do not operate mower unless rear trailing shield and
guard or entire grass catcher s in its proper place.
NOTE: Under normal usage bag materia is subject to wear and should be checked periodically. Be sure to
use only factory authorized replacement hag.
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