MTD 214-412-000 - Manual (Page 17)

OFF SEASON STORAGE 5. Wipe tines with oiled rag to prevent rust.
If the tiller is to be inoperative for a period longer
than 30 days, the following precautions are recom­
mended. Keep your tiller in a weatherproof dry
area. If stored for over 30 days the following steps
will protect the essential engine parts from gum
deposits.
1. Working outdoors, drain all fuel from the fuel
tank. Use a clean dry cloth to absorb the small
amount of fuel remaining in the tank, then run
the engine until all fuel in carburetor is ex­
hausted.
t. WARNING {
DO NOT DRAIN FUEL WHILE
SMOKING, OR IF NEAR AN OPEN
FIRE.
2. Drain all the oil from the crankcase (this
should be done after the engine has been
operated and is still warm) and refill the
crankcase with clean new oil.
3. Disconnect the spark plug wire and remove
the spark plug from the cylinder. Pour about
six drops of engine oil into the cylinder, and
then pull the recoil starter several times to
spread the oil on the cylinder wall. Replace
the spark plug, but DO NOT connect the wire.
4. Clean the engine and the entire tiller
thoroughly.
A
CAUTION
When storing any type of power
equipment in an unventilated or
metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rust proof the equipment.
Using a light oil or silicone, coat the
equipment, especially any springs,
bearings and cables.
TILLER WINTERIZING INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
WITH SNOW BLADE:
1. For cold weather (below 32°F.), drain oil from
tiller engine crankcase and replace with SAE
10W or 10W-20 detergent oil.
2. Replace any remaining fuel on hand or in the
engine fuel tank with a fresh supply of winter
grade fuel. Winter fuels contain additives for
faster starts. Keep fuel tank full.
NOTE
It may be necessary to enrich the
carburetor idle and high speed jets
1/8 to 1/4 turn (counterclockwise) for
good performance.
3. In the spring of the year, before the tilling sea­
son, be sure to change engine oil back to SAE
30W detergent oil.
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