MTD 165-SUC Operator's Manual

Printed In USA Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Warranty WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL I ...

performance. Please read and understand the contents before operating the engine. Thank You Customer Support Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting our Customer Support Department. If you ...

2 3 WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate the equipment. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal inj ...

7. Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to full as indicated by the fuel level indicator installed inside of the fuel tank. Do not over-fill to allow space for fuel expansion. On some models, a fuel level indicator may NOT be present, in this instance, fill the tank no more than 1/2 inch below the bot ...

WARNING! Your Responsibility — Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. R ...

IMPORTANT: Your equipment may or may not have been shipped with oil in the engine. You must, however, check the oil level prior to operating the equipment. Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage and void the engine warranty. WARNING! Always keep hands and feet clear of equipment moving parts. Do not ...

1. Be sure the engine is upright and level. 2. Remove the oil fill cap dipstick from oil filler tube by rotating counter-clockwise and lifting the dipstick out of the engine. Wipe the dipstick clean with a shop rag. 3. Insert oil fill cap dipstick back into oil filler tube. On quarter-turn oil fill caps, tighten by rotating the cap clockwise ...

fuel, an oil/gasoline mixture, dirty gasoline, or gasoline over 30 days old that has not been stabilized using a fuel additive, may result in damage to your engine’s carburetor. Subsequent damage would not be covered under the manufacturer’s warranty. Use automotive gasoline (unleaded or ...

shut off the engine when it is moved into the stop position. Choke Activating th ...

shipped with oil in the engine. You must, however, check the oil level prior to operating your equipment. Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage and void the engine warranty. For your safety, and in order to maximize the service life of this equipment, it ...