WARNING: Always stop engine,
disconnect spark plug, and ground
against engine before cleaning,
lubricating or doing any kind of
maintenance on your machine.
LUBRICATION
5
Maintaining
Your
Chipper
Shredder
Vacuum
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Wheels: Lubricate each wheel shoulder screw
(rear wheel) and pivot arm axle (front wheel) once a
season with light oil.
Nozzle height adjustment levers: Lubricate the
pivot points of the nozzle height adjustment levers
once a season with light oil.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Locking Rod: Lubricate the locking rod with light oil
to ease the application of attaching on or removing
bag.
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Always observe safety rules when performing
any maintenance.
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The warranty on this yard vacuum does not cover
items that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from warranty,
operator must maintain the equipment as
instructed here.
Engine: Follow the separate engine manual packed
with your unit for lubrication instructions.
EQUIPMENT CARE
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Some adjustments will have to be made periodi-
cally to maintain your unit properly.
Periodically check all fasteners and make sure
these are tight.
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Clean the Yard Vacuum thoroughly after each use.
Wash bag periodically with water. Allow to dry
thoroughly in shade.
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If the flail screen becomes clogged, remove and
clean as instructed below.
NOTE: Cleaning with a forceful spray of water is not
recommended as it could contaminate the fuel system.
ENGINE CARE
Refer to the Maintenance section of the Engine Owner/
Operator manual packed with your unit. Read and follow
instructions carefully.
WARNING
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Check engine oil level before each use as
instructed in the separate engine manual.
Clean or replace air cleaner every 25 hours under
normal conditions. Clean every few hours under
extremely dusty conditions. To service the air
cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual.
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap
reset once a season. Refer to the separate engine
manual for correct plug type and gap specifications.
Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep
area around engine clean to permit proper air
circulation. Remove all grass, dirt and combustible
debris from muffler area.
Always stop engine,
disconnect spark
plug, and ground
against engine before
cleaning, lubricating
or doing any kind of
maintenance on your
machine.
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| Categories | Lawn Mower Manual, MTD Lawn Mower Manuals |
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| Tags | MTD 020 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
| Product Brand | MTD, Lawn Mower |
| Product Type | Walk Behind Mower |
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| Publisher | mtdproducts.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | MTD Products |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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