MTD 41M Manuel D’Utilisation

Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel.
Fill tank to approximately 1-inch below lowest portion of 
neck to allow for fuel expansion. Be careful not to overfill.
NOTE: Before refueling, allow engine to cool 2 minutes.

Always keep hands and feet clear of 

equipment moving parts. Do not use a pressurized 
starting fluid. Vapors are flammable.

Pull out the choke knob located on the left side of the 
upper handle. See Fig. 10-3.

NOTE: Use of the choke may not be necessary if the engine 
is warm or the air temperature is high.

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Standing behind the mower, depress the blade control 
handle and hold it against the upper handle.

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Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull 
rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback, and 
start engine. Repeat if necessary. See Fig. 10-3.
NOTE: Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against 
the rope guide. Return it gently to prevent damage to the 
starter.

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When engine warms up, push in the choke knob. See Fig. 
10-3.

Release the blade control.

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NOTE: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the 
engine stopped.

Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean. See 
Fig. 10-2.

Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not screw 
it in.
If the level is low, slowly add oil to the upper limit on the 
dipstick. See Fig. 10-2 inset.
Tighten dipstick firmly before starting engine.
NOTE: Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may cause 
smoking, hard starting, spark plug fouling, or oil saturation 
of air cleaner.

Use automotive gasoline (unleaded or low leaded to minimize 
combustion chamber deposits) with a minimum of 87 octane. 
Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary 
Butyl Ether) can be used. Never use an oil/gasoline mixture, dirty 
gasoline, or gasoline over 30 days old. Avoid getting dirt, dust, or 
water in the fuel tank. DO NOT USE E5 GASOLINE.

Gasoline is extremely flammable and is 

explosive under certain conditions. Refuel in a well-
ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not 
smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where 
the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored. 
Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or 
breathing of vapor.

Do not overfill the fuel tank (there 

should be no fuel in the filler neck). After refueling, 
make sure the tank cap is closed properly and 
securely. Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. 
Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is 
spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the 
engine.

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