MTD 310-430A - Manual (Page 19)

12. Reinstall shoulder bolt (which acts as a belt
keeper) at the base of the two large pulleys. A
9/16” wrench is required. Tighten securely.
13. Reinstall bottom cover by slipping it into the
two slots in frame provided. Secure with two
self-tapping screws, using a Vz" wrench.
14. Tip unit into operating position.
15. Reinstall belt guard and belt cover.
16. Remove plastic film from gas cap.
CAUTION A
Check engine and snow thrower fre­
quently for loose nuts, bolts, etc.,
and keep these items tightened.
OFF SEASON STORAGE
^ WARNING I
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK
INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTI­
LATED, ENCLOSURES, WHERE FUEL FUMES
MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR
PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WATER
HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER, ETC.
If unit is to be stored over 30 days, prepare for
storage as follows;
1. Remove all gasoline from fuel tank to prevent
gum deposits from forming on these parts
and causing possible malfunction of engine.
I WARNING
\
DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED CONTAINER
OUTDOORS, AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME.
Run engine until engine starts to falter, then use
choke to continue engine operation until all fuel in
tank and carburetor is exhausted. Remove fuel
line at tank or carburetor and drain any remaining
gasoline from system.
A
CAUTION
FUEL LEFT IN ENGINE DURING W A R M
WEATHER DETERIORATES AND WILL CAUSE
SERIOUS STARTING PROBLEMS.
2. Remove spark plug and pour one (1) ounce of
engine oil through spark plug hole into
cylinder. Crank engine several times to
distribute oil. Replace spark plug.
3. Clean unit by removing any dirt from exterior
of engine and equipment.
4. Follow lubrication recommendations on page
16.
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