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Engine Maintenance
WARNING: Shut off the engine before performing
Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential
any maintenance. To prevent accidental start-up,
disconnect the spark plug boot.
if high level performance is to be maintained. Regular
maintenance will also ensure a long service life. The required
service intervals 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 adverse conditions.
IMPORTANT: If engine must be tipped to transport equipment
or to inspect or remove grass, keep spark plug side of engine
up. Transporting or tipping engine spark plug down may cause
smoking, hard starting, spark plug fouling, or oil saturation of air
cleaner.
WARNING: If the engine has been running, the
muffler will be very hot. Be careful not to touch the
muffler.
Maintenance Schedule
First 5 Hours
Each Use or Every Season Every Season Every Season
Every 5 Hrs. or 25 Hours or 50 Hours or 100 Hours
Service
Dates
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Check Engine Oil Level
P
Change Engine Oil ††
Check Air Cleaner
Service Air Cleaner †
Check Spark Plug
Replace Spark Plug
Clean Engine Shroud
Clean around muf er
Replace Fuel Filter
†
Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.
††
Every season or 25 hours if operating under heavy load or high ambient temperature.
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| Categories | Lawn Mower Manual, MTD Lawn Mower Manuals |
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| Tags | MTD 54M |
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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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