Use and Care Manual

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new engine. It will help you prepare and maintain the engine for the best
performance. Please read and understand the contents before operating the engine.
Thank You
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Customer Support
Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting the Customer Support Department.
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of
this machine, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
◊ 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 [phone] or [phone]
◊ Write to MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019
To The Owner
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Table of Contents
Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 3
Safety Labels............................................................ 5
Set-Up ....................................................................... 6
Controls & Features ................................................. 8
Operation ................................................................. 9
Maintenance & Adjustments .................................10
Troubleshooting .....................................................15
Replacement Parts .................................................16
EZ Start Promise .....................................................18
Spanish ....................................................................21
Record Product Information
Before operating your new engine, please locate the model plate on the engine (shaded area in Figure below) and record the
information in the provided area below. This information will be necessary, should you seek technical support via our web site or with
your local dealer.