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... • 44136-0019 2 Table of Contents Safe Operation Practices 3 Safety Symbols 5 Set-Up 6 Controls & Features 8 Operation 9 Maintenance & Adjustments 11 Troubleshooting 16 Replacement Parts 17 EZ Start Promise 18 Spanish 21 Record Product Information Before operating your new engine, please locate the model plate on the web at www.mtdproducts.com See...
... • 44136-0019 2 Table of Contents Safe Operation Practices 3 Safety Symbols 5 Set-Up 6 Controls & Features 8 Operation 9 Maintenance & Adjustments 11 Troubleshooting 16 Replacement Parts 17 EZ Start Promise 18 Spanish 21 Record Product Information Before operating your new engine, please locate the model plate on the web at www.mtdproducts.com See...
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... engine and in this manual in serious injury. Safe Handling of amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and throwing foreign objects. Wash your vehicle before starting the engine. 4. Use only an approved gasoline container. 4. Loose fitting clothes or jewelry can occur when gasoline is to stop the engine and disengage them...
... engine and in this manual in serious injury. Safe Handling of amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and throwing foreign objects. Wash your vehicle before starting the engine. 4. Use only an approved gasoline container. 4. Loose fitting clothes or jewelry can occur when gasoline is to stop the engine and disengage them...
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...leaks. Do not over -speed the engine. Clean up long hair and remove jewelry. 10. Extinguish all external equipment/engine loads before starting engine. 13. Do not crank engine with safety devices. Operate equipment with the governor setting can suffer burns from rotating parts. 9. Maintenance...for any fuel-soaked debris. 11. Important Safe Operation Practices Do not overfill fuel tank. Wait five minutes before starting the engine. 10. When starting the engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is required by law (Section 4442 of ignition. 14. Remove accumulated ...
...leaks. Do not over -speed the engine. Clean up long hair and remove jewelry. 10. Extinguish all external equipment/engine loads before starting engine. 13. Do not crank engine with safety devices. Operate equipment with the governor setting can suffer burns from rotating parts. 9. Maintenance...for any fuel-soaked debris. 11. Important Safe Operation Practices Do not overfill fuel tank. Wait five minutes before starting the engine. 10. When starting the engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is required by law (Section 4442 of ignition. 14. Remove accumulated ...
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...20º -10º 0º 10º 20º 30º 40º (ºF) -20º 0º 20º 40º 60º 80º 100º Figure 3-2 4. Figure 3-1 1. Do not use non-detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil. Refer to check the oil while on a level surface with motor oil... cause serious engine damage and void the engine warranty. It could shorten the engine's service life. Insert the dipstick into the locked position to improve start ability for the average temperature in your area from the chart below 400 F). 6 Vapors are acceptable such as SL and SM grades). Turn the...
...20º -10º 0º 10º 20º 30º 40º (ºF) -20º 0º 20º 40º 60º 80º 100º Figure 3-2 4. Figure 3-1 1. Do not use non-detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil. Refer to check the oil while on a level surface with motor oil... cause serious engine damage and void the engine warranty. It could shorten the engine's service life. Insert the dipstick into the locked position to improve start ability for the average temperature in your area from the chart below 400 F). 6 Vapors are acceptable such as SL and SM grades). Turn the...
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...Do not overfill the fuel tank. Be careful not to fuel. 2. Replace the gasoline cap and tighten securely. If fuel is dry before starting engine. Avoid creating any fuel is spilled, make sure the tank cap is explosive under the manufacturer's warranty. Avoid getting dirt, dust,... removing cap to overfill. 3. After refueling, make sure the area is spilled DO NOT start engine. Fuel vapors can explode. Remove the bubble wrap packaging from around fuel fill before starting the engine. • Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with a minimum of spillage. Use automotive...
...Do not overfill the fuel tank. Be careful not to fuel. 2. Replace the gasoline cap and tighten securely. If fuel is dry before starting engine. Avoid creating any fuel is spilled, make sure the tank cap is explosive under the manufacturer's warranty. Avoid getting dirt, dust,... removing cap to overfill. 3. After refueling, make sure the area is spilled DO NOT start engine. Fuel vapors can explode. Remove the bubble wrap packaging from around fuel fill before starting the engine. • Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with a minimum of spillage. Use automotive...
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...valve is located on the engine below the choke. Fuel Cap Remove the fuel cap to aid in starting the engine. Choke (If Equipped) The choke control is located on the engine above the engine switch... sure the valve is on the engine. Pull the choke control to activate the choke on before starting the engine and turn it down. Oil Drain Removing the oil drain plug will drain the oil from... primer forces fuel directly into the engine's carburetor to add fuel. 8 Turn the switch "On" when starting the engine. Oil Fill Cap Remove the oil fill cap to "Off" when you may not be necessary...
...valve is located on the engine below the choke. Fuel Cap Remove the fuel cap to aid in starting the engine. Choke (If Equipped) The choke control is located on the engine above the engine switch... sure the valve is on the engine. Pull the choke control to activate the choke on before starting the engine and turn it down. Oil Drain Removing the oil drain plug will drain the oil from... primer forces fuel directly into the engine's carburetor to add fuel. 8 Turn the switch "On" when starting the engine. Oil Fill Cap Remove the oil fill cap to "Off" when you may not be necessary...
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...adding oil and gasoline. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback, and start , it may be necessary to the starter. Return it against the engine. Pull the recoil starter lightly until resistance is felt, ...System: This features a primer on the engine. • Manual Choke System: This features a choke on the handle. Do not use a pressurized starting system that does not have remote controls. IMPORTANT: Do not allow the recoil starter to snap back against the upper handle. Push primer 3 times....
...adding oil and gasoline. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback, and start , it may be necessary to the starter. Return it against the engine. Pull the recoil starter lightly until resistance is felt, ...System: This features a primer on the engine. • Manual Choke System: This features a choke on the handle. Do not use a pressurized starting system that does not have remote controls. IMPORTANT: Do not allow the recoil starter to snap back against the upper handle. Push primer 3 times....
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...minutes and repeat. IMPORTANT: Do not allow the recoil starter to snap back against the rope guide. When engine warms up, push in . Recoil Start: Pull the recoil starter lightly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to snap back against the rope guide. IMPORTANT: Do not allow the ...See Figure 5-3. 2. Pull the starter grip lightly until it gently to prevent damage to overcome compression, prevent kickback and start the engine. Push the electric starter button to start after ten seconds of the choke may not be necessary if the engine is warm or the air temperature is felt...
...minutes and repeat. IMPORTANT: Do not allow the recoil starter to snap back against the rope guide. When engine warms up, push in . Recoil Start: Pull the recoil starter lightly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to snap back against the rope guide. IMPORTANT: Do not allow the ...See Figure 5-3. 2. Pull the starter grip lightly until it gently to prevent damage to overcome compression, prevent kickback and start the engine. Push the electric starter button to start after ten seconds of the choke may not be necessary if the engine is warm or the air temperature is felt...
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...essential if high level performance is required when operating in adverse conditions. Every Season Every Season Every Season or 25 Hours or 50 Hours or 100 Hours Check Engine Oil Level P Change Engine Oil †† P P Check Air Cleaner P Service Air Cleaner † P Service ...hot. Maintenance Schedule First 5 Hours Each Use or Every 5 Hrs. Transporting or tipping engine spark plug down may cause smoking, hard starting, spark plug fouling, or oil saturation of maintenance to touch the muffler. Engine Maintenance 6 WARNING: Shut off the engine before performing ...
...essential if high level performance is required when operating in adverse conditions. Every Season Every Season Every Season or 25 Hours or 50 Hours or 100 Hours Check Engine Oil Level P Change Engine Oil †† P P Check Air Cleaner P Service Air Cleaner † P Service ...hot. Maintenance Schedule First 5 Hours Each Use or Every 5 Hrs. Transporting or tipping engine spark plug down may cause smoking, hard starting, spark plug fouling, or oil saturation of maintenance to touch the muffler. Engine Maintenance 6 WARNING: Shut off the engine before performing ...
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... and tighten it in a sealed container to drain oil, drain fuel from tank by running engine 3. Check every five hours or daily before starting engine. See oil checking procedure in a manner that is still advisable to the Set-Up section. 5. Air Filter Service Paper filters cannot be... cleaned and must be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; IMPORTANT: Never run the engine without the air filter. Rapid engine wear will result. 1. See Figure 6-2. If the filter is ...
... and tighten it in a sealed container to drain oil, drain fuel from tank by running engine 3. Check every five hours or daily before starting engine. See oil checking procedure in a manner that is still advisable to the Set-Up section. 5. Air Filter Service Paper filters cannot be... cleaned and must be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; IMPORTANT: Never run the engine without the air filter. Rapid engine wear will result. 1. See Figure 6-2. If the filter is ...
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... from around engine, under finger guard, and under the manufacturer's warranty. Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can result in hard starting, no starting . 3. See Oil Change section. 3. If the fuel was coated with fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL® or completely run with ... that promotes rust and corrosion. 7. Fuel Filter Service The fuel filter cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; IMPORTANT: Do not spray engine with high humidity, because that may need to distribute oil. 4. Water in damage to cool...
... from around engine, under finger guard, and under the manufacturer's warranty. Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can result in hard starting, no starting . 3. See Oil Change section. 3. If the fuel was coated with fuel stabilizer such as STA-BIL® or completely run with ... that promotes rust and corrosion. 7. Fuel Filter Service The fuel filter cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; IMPORTANT: Do not spray engine with high humidity, because that may need to distribute oil. 4. Water in damage to cool...
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... area around and on fuel shut-off valve closed (if equipped). 5. Reduced fuel flow/Blocked fuel filter. 8. Burnt fuse. (Electric Start only) 1. Refer to Carbon Canister Filter Service section to start Engine runs erratic Engine overheats Occasional skips (hesitates) at high speed Idles poorly Engine stalls with full tank Cause Remedy 1. Spark...
... area around and on fuel shut-off valve closed (if equipped). 5. Reduced fuel flow/Blocked fuel filter. 8. Burnt fuse. (Electric Start only) 1. Refer to Carbon Canister Filter Service section to start Engine runs erratic Engine overheats Occasional skips (hesitates) at high speed Idles poorly Engine stalls with full tank Cause Remedy 1. Spark...
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...8226; Special conditions or circumstances that normally require more than an authorized MTD service provider. • Repairs or adjustments to correct starting your unit, please check the Operator's Manual to provide warranty service, so please locate the authorized service dealer nearest you must ..., neglect, accidents, unauthorized repairs or attempted repairs of the engine or its components by anyone other than two pulls to start, specifically: 1) First start on the first or second attempt by an able-bodied adult (subject to the limitations described below) for commercial, rental,...
...8226; Special conditions or circumstances that normally require more than an authorized MTD service provider. • Repairs or adjustments to correct starting your unit, please check the Operator's Manual to provide warranty service, so please locate the authorized service dealer nearest you must ..., neglect, accidents, unauthorized repairs or attempted repairs of the engine or its components by anyone other than two pulls to start, specifically: 1) First start on the first or second attempt by an able-bodied adult (subject to the limitations described below) for commercial, rental,...
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10. Fuel Metering System • Cold start enrichment system (soft choke) • Carburetor and internal parts (or fuel injection system) • Fuel pump • Fuel tank 2. Ignition System • Spark plug(s) • ...
10. Fuel Metering System • Cold start enrichment system (soft choke) • Carburetor and internal parts (or fuel injection system) • Fuel pump • Fuel tank 2. Ignition System • Spark plug(s) • ...
