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MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

Printed In USA

Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation •  Maintenance • Troubleshooting •  Warranty

 

WARNING

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL 

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.  

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

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173 cc OHV Vertical Shaft Engine

Form No. 769-07391B 

(December 6, 2012)

Summary of Contents for 173 cc OHV

Page 1: ...intenance Troubleshooting Warranty WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESU...

Page 2: ...Visit us on the web at www mtdproducts com See How to Maintenance and Parts Installation Videos at www mtdparts com KnowledgeCenter Call a Customer Support Representative at 800 800 7310 or 330 220 46...

Page 3: ...uction 5 Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and pets Stop machine if anyone enters the area Preparation 1 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to...

Page 4: ...ngine to cool at least five minutes before storing Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly 3 Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep t...

Page 5: ...and operate Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR S MANUAL S Read understand and follow all instructions in the manual s before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow t...

Page 6: ...tion on the container SAE 10W 30 is recommended for general all temperature use If single viscosity oil is used select the appropriate viscosity for the average temperature in your area from the chart...

Page 7: ...5 or E85 gasoline WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in t...

Page 8: ...it to Off when you want to shut it down Fuel Shut Off Valve If Equipped The fuel shut off valve is located on the engine to the right of the choke Be sure the valve is on before starting the engine T...

Page 9: ...nob located on the left side of the upper handle See Figure 5 1 NOTE Use of the choke may not be necessary if the engine is warm or the air temperature is high 2 Standing behind the mower squeeze and...

Page 10: ...Do not allow the recoil starter to snap back against the rope guide Electric Start Turn ignition key to the right to start the engine Release the key after the engine starts If engine does not start i...

Page 11: ...ls and the kind of maintenance to be performed are described in the table below Follow the hourly or calendar intervals whichever occur first More frequent service is required when operating in advers...

Page 12: ...compatible with the environment We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local service station for reclamation Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground Oil Service Check oil...

Page 13: ...air filter Rapid engine wear will result NOTE Your engine may be equipped with either a dual element rectangle paper filter with foam pre filter or a single element oval foam filter The dual element...

Page 14: ...ipped Clean the spark plug with a wire brush if it is to be reused 3 Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge Correct as necessary by bending side electrode See Figure 6 6 The gap should be set to 0 0...

Page 15: ...than 30 days needs to be pre treated upon purchase with fuel stabilizer such as STA BIL to prevent gum and varnish from forming in the engines fuel and intake system Improper fuel storage can result i...

Page 16: ...minutes to restart but do not prime 9 Choke engine See engine manual 10 Replace fuse see Service Section of Unit Engine runs erratic 1 Spark plug boot loose 2 Reduced fuel flow Blocked fuel filter 3...

Page 17: ...ady Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www mtdproducts com Component Part Number and Description 951 10292 Spark Plug 951 10732 Air Cleaner Oval 951 10298 Air Cleaner Kit Squa...

Page 18: ...MTD service provider Repairs or adjustments to correct starting difficulties due to any of the following failure to follow proper maintenance procedures rotary mower blade striking an object contamina...

Page 19: ...ent purchaser that the outdoor equipment engine is Designed built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations and free from defects in materials and workmanship that cause the failur...

Page 20: ...he need for repair or replacement of the part That notwithstanding any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed and properly operating adjustment limiting device is still eligible for wa...

Page 21: ...nimiento Soluci n de problemas Garant a ADVERTENCIA LEA Y RESPETE TODAS LAS NORMAS DE SEGURIDAD E INSTRUCCIONES INCLUIDAS EN ESTE MANUAL ANTES DE PONER EN FUNCIONAMIENTO ESTA M QUINA SI NO RESPETA EST...

Page 22: ...ro sitio web en www mtdproducts com Ver V deos demostrativos de instalaci n de mantenimiento y piezas en www mtdparts com KnowledgeCenter Llame a un representante de Asistencia al Cliente al 800 800 7...

Page 23: ...instrucci n apropiada 5 Mantenga el rea de operaci n despejada de personas particularmente de ni os peque os y mascotas Detenga la m quina si alguien se acerca Preparativos 1 Inspeccione minuciosament...

Page 24: ...tores poleas ruedas dentadas etc deben estar firmemente conectados Mantenimiento y Almacenamiento 1 Mantenga el motor en condiciones seguras de funcionamiento 2 Deje que motor se enfr e por lo menos c...

Page 25: ...S mbolo Descripci n LEA EL MANUAL S DEL OPERADOR Lea comprenda y siga todas instrucciones en el manual manuales antes procurar para reunir y operar ADVERTENCIA GASOLINA ES INFLAMABLE Allow the engine...

Page 26: ...del motor ADVERTENCIA Siempre mantenga las manos y los pies alejados de las piezas m viles del equipo No utilice fluidos comprimidos para arrancar Los vapores son inflamables Recomendaciones sobre el...

Page 27: ...ciedad polvo o agua en el tanque de combustible NO utilice gasolina E15 o E85 ADVERTENCIA La gasolina es sumamente inflamable y bajo determinadas condiciones es explosiva Cargue combustible en un rea...

Page 28: ...De Ser equipado El combustible de la v lvula de cierre se encuentra en el motor a la derecha de la estrangulaci n Aseg rese de que la v lvula est encendido antes de arrancar el motor Cierre la v lvul...

Page 29: ...Nota El equipo puede tener controles remotos Consulte el manual del equipo para la ubicaci n y funcionamiento de los controles remotos Encendido del motor ADVERTENCIA Siempre mantenga las manos y los...

Page 30: ...or 1 Si lo tiene a su vez de la v lvula de combustible ubicado en el motor V a la Figura 5 2 1 2 3 Figura 5 2 2 Tire de la perilla del cebador ubicada en el motor Vea el recuadro de la Figura 5 2 NOTA...

Page 31: ...2 Col quese detr s de la podadora apriete la manija de control de la cuchilla y sost ngala contra la manija superior Ver la Figura 5 4 3 Arrancador de retroceso Tire suavemente de la empu adura del ar...

Page 32: ...zado se describen en la tabla de m s abajo Siga los intervalos por hora o calendarios lo que ocurra primero Cuando se opera en condiciones adversas es necesario llevar a cabo un mantenimiento m s frec...

Page 33: ...rimos que lo coloque en un recipiente sellado y lo lleve a la estaci n de servicio local para su recuperaci n No lo tire a la basura o lo vierta sobre el suelo Mantenimiento del aceite Inspeccione el...

Page 34: ...ire instalado Resultar en desgaste r pido del motor NOTA Su motor puede estar equipado con un filtro de papel de elemento doble rect ngulo de espuma pre filtro o un elemento de filtro ovalada nica esp...

Page 35: ...cuentra colocada en su lugar para comprimir la arandela IMPORTANTE La buj a debe estar firmemente asegurada Una buj a que no se encuentre bien asegurada puede calentarse mucho y da ar el motor Manteni...

Page 36: ...30 d as tiene que ser pre tratada despu s de la compra con estabilizador de combustible tales como STA BIL para prevenir la goma y el barniz se formen en el combustible y sistema de admisi n de motor...

Page 37: ...motor funciona de manera err tica 1 El cable de la buj a est flojo 2 Reducci n del flujo de combustible y filtro de combustible bloqueados 3 La ventilaci n en la tapa del combustible est obstruida 4 A...

Page 38: ...ificultades del arranque debido a alguno de los siguientes motivos falta de seguimiento de los procedimientos de mantenimiento adecuados golpe de las cuchillas de cortadoras rotativas contra un objeto...

Page 39: ...Si tiene alguna pregunta respecto de la cobertura de la garant a p ngase en contacto con el Departamento del Servicio T cnico de MTD Consumer Group Inc al tel fono 1 800 800 7310 o por correo electr n...

Page 40: ...c demuestra que el motor es objeto de uso incorrecto negligencia o mantenimiento inadecuado y que tal uso incorrecto negligencia o mantenimiento inadecuado fue causa directa de la necesidad de reparac...

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