Engine Manual

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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

Fuse Replacement

Alternator Maintenance/Repairs

Engine Speed

WARNING

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 the factory setting of the

engine governor.

WARNING

Running the engine faster than the speed set at the

factory can be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE

WARRANTY.

Removing Snow from the Engine

After each use, remove snow from the following areas:

Oil Fill Cap & Dipstick

Fuel Cap

Recoil Starter/Flywheel Screen

Linkage

Guards

Spark Plug Connection (if visible)

Electric Starter Switch Box, if present (see the equipment

Operator’s Manual instructions).

NOTE: See the equipment Operator’s Manual instructions for

proper location of fuel cap and control lever.

Removing snow will ease operation of the recoil starter and

reduce the risk of water contamination when opening the fuel

cap.

NOTE: For more information about recoil starters, see Engine’s

with Recoil Starters in the Operation Section of this manual.

Transporting Your Engine

WARNING

NEVER transport this engine inside of another vehicle or

in any enclosed space if there is any fuel in the tank. Fuel

vapor or spilled fuel may ignite.

WARNING

If there is fuel in the fuel tank, close the fuel shut-off

valve, if equipped, and transport the engine upright in

an open vehicle, such as an open trailer or open bed of a

pickup truck.

If you DO NOT have an open vehicle and have to transport

the engine upright in a closed vehicle, follow these steps for

emptying the fuel tank before transporting:

Air Filter

NOTE: Not all engines have air filters, such as engines used for

snow blowers. Service the air filter if one is present.

Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a year

or every 100 operating hours; more often if used in extremely

dusty conditions.

WARNING

Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for

cleaning the air cleaner element. A fire or explosion

could result.

NOTE: Never run the engines that have air filters without them.

Rapid engine wear can result.

1. Press the tab on the air filter cover and lift the cover, or

un-thread the thumbscrew, depending on the model of

engine (Figure 11).

Figure 11

2. Replace paper element when dirty or damaged. Clean foam

element or replace when damaged.

3. To clean foam element, separate it from the paper element

and wash in liquid detergent and water. Allow to dry

thoroughly before using. Do not oil the foam element.

Adjustments

DO NOT make any engine adjustments. Factory settings are

satisfactory for most conditions. If adjustments are needed,

contact your Authorized MTD Servicing Dealer.

Carburetor

If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your nearest

Authorized MTD Servicing Dealer. Engine performance should

NOT be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet (2,134 meters). For

operation at higher elevations, contact your Authorized MTD

Servicing Dealer.

Alternator (if equipped)

Contact your Authorized MTD Servicing Dealer for alternator