Yard Machines MTD1840AVCC, MTD1640NAVCC manual Fuel Filter, To Clean AIR Filter

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7 - MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

7-2. AIR FILTER

CAUTION

Never operate saw without the air filter. Dust and dirt will be drawn into engine and damage it. Keep the air filter clean!

TO CLEAN AIR FILTER:

1.Remove the top cover (A) by loosening the cover retaining screw. Cover will lift off.(Figure 7-2A)

2.Completely remove the air filter box (B) from the unit. (Figure 7-2B)

3.Clean air filter box by using air cleaner or brush.

NOTE: Never clean air filter with liquid material or it may cause air filter damaged.

4.Install air filter box. Install engine / air filter cover. Make sure cover fits properly. Tighten the cover retaining screw securely.

WARNING

Never perform maintenance when the engine is hot, to avoid any chance of burning hands or fingers.

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7-3.FUEL FILTER

CAUTION

Never operate your saw without a fuel filter. The fuel filter should be replaced after each 20 hours of use. Drain fuel tank completely before changing filter.

1.Completely remove the fuel cap from the gas tank.

2.Bend a piece of soft wire to form a hook at the end.

3.Reach into fuel tank opening and hook fuel line. Carefully pull the fuel line toward the opening until you can reach it with your fingers.

NOTE: Do not pull hose completely out of tank.

4.Lift filter (A) out of tank (Figure 7-3A).

5.Pull filter off with a twisting motion. Discard filter.

6.Install new filter. Insert end of filter into tank opening. Make sure filter sits in bottom corner of tank. Use a long handle screwdriver to aid in filter placement if necessary.

7.Fill tank with fresh fuel / oil mixture. See Section 4, Fuel and Lubrication. Install fuel cap.

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7-4. SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN (Figure 7-

4A)

NOTE: A clogged spark arrester screen will dramatically reduce engine performance.

1.Remove the 2 nuts (A) and pull muffler out. (Figure7- 4A).

2.Remove the 1 screw (B) that holds the spark arrester cover (C) . (Figure 7-4B)

3.Discard the used spark arrester screen (D) and replace it with a new one.

4.Reasemble the muffler components and install the muffler to the cylinder. Tighten securely.

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C D

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents IntroductionGeneral Information Safety FeaturesGeneral Identification Kickback Safety Precautions Safety PrecautionsOther Safety Precautions General Safety Precautions for Chain SAW Users More about KickbackKickback Safety Labels International SymbolsAssembly Instructions Tools for Assembly Most Units are Assembled AT the FactoryAssembly Requirements Guide BAR / SAW Chain / Clutch Cover InstallationTo Install SAW Chain SAW Chain Tension AdjustmentTo Adjust SAW Chain Chain Brake Mechanical Test To Test Chain BrakeFuel and Lubrication Symbols Fuel and LubricationMixing Fuel Fuel Mixing Table Recommended FuelsOperating Instructions Engine PRE-START ChecksTo Start Engine Important Idling InformationRE-STARTING a Warm Engine To Stop EngineChain Brake Operational Test SAW Chain / BAR LubricationGeneral Cutting Instructions FellingGeneral Guidelines for Felling Trees Felling a TreeBucking Using a Sawhorse LimbingBucking Vertical CuttingMaintenance Instructions Preventive MaintenanceAIR Filter To Clean AIR FilterFuel Filter Carburetor Adjustment Spark PlugStoring a Chain SAW Removing a Unit from StorageGuide BAR Maintenance BAR / Chain MaintenanceChain Maintenance Chain Replacement Information Bar Length Drive LinksTroubleshooting the Engine ProblemParts List Model MTD1640NAV/ MTD1640NAVCCModel MTD1840AV/ MTD1840AVCC Parts No DescriptionMTD LLC Manuel de Utilisation Introductioin Tous NOS RemerciementsIdentification DES Principaux Idispositifs DE SecuritePrecautions Pour Eviter LES Rebonds Measures DE SecuritePrécautions Générales DE Sécurité Rebonds Conseils Supplemen Taires Etiquette Securite Pour RebondsSymboles Internationaux GUIDE-CHAINE / Chaine / Installation DU Carter D’EMBRAYAGE Installation DU GUIDE-CHAINEInstructions Pour Montage Montage D’ELEMENTSReglage DE LA Tension DE LA Chaine Installation DE LA ChaineReglage DE LA Chaine Test Mecanique DU Chain Brake Test du Chain BrakeCarburant ET Lubrification Fonctionnement Verification DU MoteurMise EN Marche DU Moteur Informations Importantes DimmobilitéRedemarrage D’UN Moteur Chaud Arret DU MoteurTest Operationnel DU Chain Brake Graissage AutomatiqueInstructions Pour LA Coupe AbattageAbattage D UN Arbre Regles Generales a Observer Pour L’A- BattageEbranchage TronconnageTronconnage SUR Chevalet Coupe VerticaleInstrucciones DE Mantenimiento Entretien PreventifFiltre a AIR Filtre a EssenceGrille PARE-ETINCELLES Nettoyage DU Filtre a AIRBougie Reglage DU CarburateurEntreposage D’UNE Tronconneuse Preparation Apres EmmagasinageEntretien DU GUIDE-CHAINE Entretien DU GUIDE-CHAINEEntretien DE LA Chaine Lubrification DE LA ChaineInformations Concernant LE Remplacement DE LA Chaîne ’unité RelieProbleme Depannage DU MoteurListe DES Pièces Model MTD1840AV/ MTD1840AVCC Garantie Limitée DU Fabricant Pour Manuel del Dueño/Operador Introduccion Muchas GraciasIndentificacion General Renseignments GenerauxAspectos DE Seguridad Precauciones DE Contragolpe Precautiones DE SeguridadOtras Precauciones DE Seguridad Precautiones DE Seguridad MAS Acerca DEL Contragolpe Etiquetas DE Seguridad POR ContragolpeSimbolos Internacionales Requerimientos Para EL ENSAM- Blado Instrucciones DE EnsembladoPara Instalar LA Barra Guia Justes DE Tension DE LA Cadena DE LA Sierra Para Ajustar LA Cadena DE LA SierraPrecaucion Prueba Mecanica DEL Chain BrakeCombustible Y Lubricacion Instrucciones DE Operacion Puntos DE Inspeccion Para EL PRE-ARRANQUE DEL MotorPara Arrancar EL Motor Importante Información Sobre ParadoPara Volver a Encender EL Motor Caliente Para Apagar EL MotorRueba Operacional DEL Chain Brake Lubricacion DE LA Barra / Cadena DE LA SierraInstrucciones DE Cortado Generales TaladoReglas Generales Para EL Talado DE Arboles Desramando UN ArbolDesramado LeñadoLeñado Usando UN Caballete Para Aserrar Cortando VerticalmenteMantenimiento Preventivo Filtro DE Aire Filtro DE CombustiblePantalla Contra Chispanota Para Limpiar EL Filtro DE AireAlmacenando UNA SIERRA-DE Cadena Ajustes DEL CarburadorRetirando UNA Unidad EL ALMACE- Naje Mantenimiento DE LA Barra / Cadena Mantenimiento DE LA Barra GuiaMantenimiento DE LA Cadena Lubricacion DE LA CadenaAfilado DE LA Cadena Nformación Sobre EL Recambio DE LA CadenaDeteccion y Correccion DE Fallas DEL Motor Lista DE Piezas Model MTD1840AV/ MTD1840AVCC Garantía Limitada DEL Fabricante Para Stop

MTD1640NAVCC, MTD1840AVCC specifications

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