MTD YARD MACHINERY MCT33360E Manual Del Dueño/Operador página 14

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
FUEL CAP AND FUEL FILTER
CAUTION:
an approved container before starting this
procedure. Open the fuel cap slowly to
release any pressure which may have
formed in the fuel tank.
NOTE: Be sure to keep the vent on the fuel cap free of
debris (Fig. 29).
To clean the fuel filter:
1. Lift the fuel line and filter out of the tank. Use a steel
wire with a hook or a paper clip (Fig. 30).
2. Pull the filter off with a twisting motion (Fig. 31).
3. Replace the fuel filter.
Fuel Line
and Filter
CAUTION:
filter. Internal engine damage could result.
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Remove all fuel from
the unit and store in
Fuel Cap
Vent
Fig. 29
Steel Wire
Fig. 30
Fuel Filter
Fig. 31
Never operate the
unit without the fuel
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
The carburetor was pre-set at the factory for optimum
performance. If further adjustments are necessary,
please take your unit to the nearest authorized service
center.
SPARK PLUG
Set the spark plug gap to 0.025" (0.635 mm) (Fig. 32).
Torque to 105 to 130 inch pounds (12 to 15 N•m).
Connect the spark plug boot.
SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN
NOTE: It is not necessary to take the muffler shield off
to replace or install a new spark arrester screen
(Fig. 33).
To replace the spark arrester screen, remove the single
retaining screw and screen cover. Discard old screen.
Install new screen (Fig. 34).
Screen
Cover
Retaining
Screw
0.025" (0.635 mm)
Fig. 32
Muffler
Shield
Spark Arrestor
Location
Fig. 33
Spark
Arrestor
Screen
Fig. 34