MTD 144-810-000 User Manual

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FRONT WHEELS
The front wheels are provided with grease fiitings.
Lubricate at least once a season with autonotive
multi-purpose grease.
PIVOT POINTS
Lubricate all pivot points with light oil at least
once a season.
BALL JOINTS
The ball joints and drag link ends are permanently
lubricated.
After the first two hours of operating a new
engine, drain the oil (see figure 10) from the
crankcase while engine is still hot and refill
crankcase with new oil; thereafter change the oil
after every 25 hours of operation. This procedure
ensures minimum wear of engine parts. To
change the oil, proceed as follows:
Step 1. Remove oil filler plug.
Step 2. Drain the oil.
Step 3. Replace oil filler plug.
Step 4. Refill crankcase with oil. Refer to
separate engine manual for quantity and
type of oil.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
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Disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground against the engine before
performing any adjustments, repairs
or maintenance.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Refer to the chart on page 16 for trouble shooting
engine problems.
CRANKCASE OIL
To ensure maximum engine performance, pe rform
the following periodic maintenance:
Check the oil level in the crankcase before each
use of the machine and after every two ho jrs of
operation. Keep the oil level between ADD and
FULL. See figure 12.
FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE AND FILTER
(Models 810, 822, 824, 834 and 836 Only)
The valve and filter is located on the bottom of the
gasoline tank located at the extreme rear of the
tractor.
Turn the valve knob in to shut off the fuel flow.
Turn the valve knob out to operate the tractor.
The entire valve can be pulled out to clean the
filter. When reassembling, place the rubber grom¬
met into the gasoline tank first, then push the
valve all the way in.
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Only use factory approved parts if
repairs are needed on the gasoline
tank, grommet, valve or gasoline
line.
FUEL FILTER
(Model 811, 823, 825, 833 and 835 Only)
If your unit does not have a fuel shut-off valve, it is
equipped with a replaceable in-line fuel filter.
Replace filter whenever contamination or
discoloration is noticed. Order replacement filter
through your authorized engine service dealer.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
The front wheels should toe-in approximately 1/8".
Measure the distances A and B on the front
wheels. See figure 13.
FIGURE 12.—16 H.P. Model Shown
12
Dimension B should be approx¬
imately 1/8 inch less than dimension
A.

MTD 144-810-000 Specifications

General

Brand	MTD
Model	144-810-000
Category	Tractor
Language	English