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5. 

Do not change the engine governor 

settings or over-speed the engine. The 

governor controls the maximum safe 

operating speed of the engine.

6. 

Maintain and replace safety and 

instruction labels as necessary.

7. 

Always refer to the operator’s manual for 

important details if the machine is to be 

stored for an extended period of time.

8. 

If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this 

outdoors.

9. 

Observe proper disposal laws and 

regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the 

environment.

Do not modify engine

To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify 

engine in any way. Tampering with the governor 

setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it 

to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with 

factory setting of engine governor.

Notice Regarding Emissions

Engines which are certified to comply with 

California and federal EPA emission regulations 

for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are 

certified to operate on regular unleaded 

gasoline, and may include the following 

emission control systems: Engine Modification 

(EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air 

Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so 

equipped.

Spark Arrestor

WARNING: 

This machine is 

equipped with an internal combustion 

engine and should not be used on or 

near any unimproved forest-covered, brush 

covered or grass-covered land unless the 

engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark 

arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if 

any).
If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained 

in effective working order by the operator. 
A spark arrester for the muffler is available 

through your nearest engine authorized service 

dealer.

WARNING!

 

Your Responsibility — Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the 

warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. 

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Safety Symbols

This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product.  Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before 

attempting to assemble 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 the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

WARNING— CARBON MONOXIDE

Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an 

odorless and deadly gas.

WARNING— ELECTRICAL SHOCK 

Do not use the engine’s electric starter in the rain

WARNING— HOT SURFACE 

Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine and muffler to cool 

before touching.

Summary of Contents for 679 cc EFI OHV

Page 1: ...aintenance 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 RES...

Page 2: ...Choose from the options below Visit us on the web at www mtdcanada ca Call a Customer Support Representative at 800 668 1238 Write us at P O Box 1386 97 Kent Avenue Kitchener Ontario Canada N2G 4J1 M...

Page 3: ...Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling 5 If possible remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible the...

Page 4: ...hould not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state la...

Page 5: ...ock or oil saturation of air cleaner Fuel Requirements CAUTION Operating the engine with E15 or E85 fuel an oil gasoline mixture dirty gasoline or gasolineover30 daysoldwithout fuel stabilizing additi...

Page 6: ...ding this control Oil Drain Opening the oil drain valve will drain the oil from the engine The engine is equipped with a side drain Oil Fill Cap Remove the oil fill cap to check the oil level and add...

Page 7: ...NOTE When operating the tractor be certain that the throttle lever is always in the FAST position Operating with the throttle at less than full throttle may lead to shortened battery life TO ST ART DE...

Page 8: ...Turn the drain plug valve 1 4 turn counterclockwise while gently pulling the valve away from the engine to open the oil drain valve 4 Allow oil to drain into a suitable container 5 Reverse STEPS 4 3...

Page 9: ...shut down the engine 6 Check the oil level See Checking Oil Level section Air Filter Service Paper filters cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 100 operating hours more often if used in ext...

Page 10: ...r causing damage WARNING Accumulation of debris around muffler could cause a fire Inspect and clean before every use Storage WARNING Failure to use a fuel stabilizing additive or completely run the en...

Page 11: ...perator s manual Engine runs erratic 1 Spark plug boot loose 2 Reduced fuel flow Blocked fuel filter 3 Vent in gas cap plugged 4 Water or dirt in fuel system 5 Dirty air cleaner 1 Connect and tighten...

Page 12: ...Be sure to have your model number and serial number ready Refer to page 2 for more information regarding locating your model and serial numbers Component Part Number and Description 951 10292 Spark P...

Page 13: ...AUX TATS UNIS AVERTISSEMENT PRI RE DE LIRE TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS FIGURANT DANS CETTE NOTICE D UTILISATION AVANT D ESSAYER DE VOUS SERVIR DE CETTE MACHINE LE NON RESPECT DE CES INSTRUCTIONS PEUT ENT...

Page 14: ...onnaire votre localit Service apr s vente Veuillez NE PAS retourner la machine au d taillant qui vous l vendue sans vous adresser d abord au service apr s vente Nos techniciens peuvent vous aider si v...

Page 15: ...oit bien a r 3 Remissez le carburant dans des bidons homologu s seulement 4 Ne faites jamais le plein dans un v hicule ni l arri re d une camionette dont le plancher est recouvert d un rev tement en p...

Page 16: ...peuvent tre dot s des syst mes de contr le des missions de gaz suivants Engine Modification EM et Three Way Catalyst TWC le cas ch ant Pare tincelles AVERTISSEMENT Cette machine est quip e d un moteur...

Page 17: ...uile permet de vider l huile du moteur Le moteur est quip d un orifice de vidange lat ral et sur certains mod les un orifice peut tre am nag sous le moteur Capuchon jauge d huile Enlevez le capuchon p...

Page 18: ...aire de recommencer la proc dure de d marrage NOTE Assurez vous que le levier d acc l ration est toujours la position RAPIDE lorsque vous utilisez l appareil Faites fonctionner l appareil plein r gime...

Page 19: ...lisation de carburant est bouch e ou l essence est event e 3 L vent du capuchon du r servoir est bouch 4 De l eau ou une salet est pr sente dans le syst me 5 Le filtre air est sale 1 Branchez et serre...

Page 20: ...Adressez vous au Service apr s vente la page 2 Soyez pr t fournir les num ros de mod le et de s rie de votre machine ou voir les renseignements la page 2 quant leur emplacement Pi ce No de pi ce et de...

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