Maintenance & Adjustments - MTD 173 cc Manual Del Operador

Engine Maintenance
WARNING:
Shut off the engine before performing
any maintenance. To prevent accidental start-up,
disconnect the spark plug boot.
IMPORTANT: If engine must be tipped to transport equipment
or to inspect or remove grass, keep spark plug side of engine
up. Transporting or tipping engine spark plug down may cause
smoking, hard starting, spark plug fouling, or oil saturation of air
cleaner.
Maintenance Schedule
Check Engine Oil Level
Change Engine Oil ††
Check Air Cleaner
Service Air Cleaner †
Check Spark Plug
Replace Spark Plug
Clean Engine Shroud
Clean around muffler
Replace Fuel Filter
† Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
†† Every season or 25 hours if operating under heavy load or high ambient temperature.
Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential if
high level performance is to be maintained. Regular maintenance
will also ensure a long service life. The required service intervals
and the kind of maintenance to be performed are described
in the table below. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals,
whichever occur first. More frequent service is required when
operating in adverse conditions.
Each Use or Every Season
First 5 Hours
Every 5 Hrs. or 25 Hours
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WARNING:
If the engine has been running, the
muffler will be very hot. Be careful not to touch the
muffler.
Every Season Every Season
or 50 Hours or 100 Hours
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Service
Dates
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