MTD 213-381A - Manual (Page 13)

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FIGURE 27.
OFF SEASON STORAGE
If the tiller is not to be used fora while, the follow­
ing procedure should be followed. The tines,
depth bar, gear case and wheels should be
cleaned of all dirt. It is very important that the unit
be stored in a level position to prevent engine oil
from draining into the cylinder head cavity.
Engines on tillers to be stored between seasons
should be completely drained of fuel to prevent
gum deposits forming on essential carburetor
parts, and fuel tank.
(a) All fuel should be removed from fuel tank.
Run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
The small amount of fuel that remains in the
sump of the tank should then be removed by
absorbing it with a clean dry cloth.
(b) Clean dirt and chaff from cylinder, cylinder
head fins and blower housing.
(c) Remove spark plug, pour 2 or 3 tablespoons
of SAE-30 oil into cylinder and pull crank cord
out slowly to distribute oil. Replace spark
plug.
Just as your automobile needs professional
mechanical maintenance from time to time, so
does your air-cooled engine. Cleaning and ad­
justing of the carburetor and periodic replacement
of the spark plug and ignition points is made
necessary by NORMAL use.
Professional Air-Cooled Engine Service is as
close as your telephone book.
A yearly checkup or tune-up by an authorized
engine dealer is a good idea to avoid breakdowns
or delay.. .do it at the end of the season, then
you’re ready for the next.
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.
3.
NOTE
It may be necessary to enrich the
carburetor idle and high speed jets
1/8 to V4 turn (counterclockwise) for
good performance.
In the spring of the year, before the tilling
season, be sure to change engine oil back to
SAE 30W detergent oil.
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