Flails and fingers, Off-season storage, Warning – MTD 24650-9 User Manual

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When

reassembling

the

blade,

tighten

to

betweer.

375

and

450

inch

pounds,

or

lacking

torque

wrench,

tighten

securely.

FLAILS AND FINGERS

iJcrr '}?£M£.RSIBL£.

The

^lailsjand

fingers

may

be

reversed

when

they

become

dull.

It

is

suggested

that

this

procedu

e

be

performed by your nearest authorized service d taler.

OFF-SEASON STORAGE

If the shredder is to be inoperative for a period longer

than

30

days,

the

following

precautions

are

recommended.

1. Working outdoors, drain all fuel from the fuel tank.

Run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel.

WARNING

DO

NOT

DRAIN

FUEL

WHILE

SMOKING,

OR IF NEAR AN OPEN FIRE.

2

.

3.

Drain all the oil from the crankcase (this shoi Id be

done after the engine has been operated and s still

warm) and refill crankcase with fresh oil.

Protect

the

inside

of

the

engine

for

stora(|e

as

follows.

Remove

spark

plug,

pour

approximately

1/2

c

unce

(approximately

one

tablespoon)

of

engine

o

I

into

cylinder

and

crank

slowly

to

distribute

oil.

ReDlace

spark plug.

Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly.

NOTE

When

storing

any

type

of

power

equipment

in

an

unventilated

or

metal

storage

shed,

care

should

be

taken

to

rustproof

the

equipment.

Using

a

light

oil

or

silicone,

coat

the

equipment,

especially

all moving parts.

5.

Store in a clean, dry area.

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