MTD 94-2105-B - Manual (Page 18)

start, store and fuel engine in a level position.
SECTION 2
STARTING"
A WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FEET
CLEAR OF TINES OR OTHER ROTATING
PARTS,
To Start Engine
1. Make certain both clutch levers are released.
2. Place the throttle control lever in FAST or START
position.
3. Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
Note: A warm engine may not require choking.
4. Stand at side of tiller. Grasp the starter handle and
pull out rapidly. Return it slowly to the engine.
Repeat as necessary.
5. After engine starts, move choke lever gradually to
RUN position.
To Stop Engine—Move throttle control lever to STOP
position. Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark
plug and ground against the engine to prevent acciden­
tal starting.
SECTION 3
REGULAR MAINTENANCE'
A WARNING: TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
STARTING when performing any main­
tenance or repairs, always disconnect
spark plug wire from spark plug and ground
against the engine.
Check Oil Level after each five hours of operation. BE
SURE PROPER OIL LEVEL IS MAINTAINED.
Change Oil after first five hours of operation. Thereafter
change engine oil every 50 hours, under normal
operating conditions. Change engine oil every 25 hours
of operation if the engine is operated under heavy load,
or in high ambient temperatures. Change oil while
engine is warm.
Service Air Cleaner—Clean cartridge at three month
intervals or every 25 hours, whichever occurs first.
NOTE: Service more often under dusty conditions.
1. Loosen screw and tilt cover as illustrated.
2. Carefully remove pre-cleaner and cartridge.
3. Clean cartridge by tapping gently on a flat surface.
If very dirty, replace cartridge and pre-cleaner, or
clean as follows:
a. Wash in a low or non-sudsing detergent and
warm water solution. Caution: Do not use
petroleum solvents such as kerosene, to clean
cartridge.
b. Rinse thoroughly with flowing water from inside
out until water is clear.
c. Allow cartridge to stand and air dry thoroughly
before using. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE OR
PRE-CLEANER. DO NOT USE PRESSURIZED
AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY CARTRIDGE.
4. Install cartridge and pre-cleaner. Then close cover
and fasten screws securely.
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