MTD 500 Series Owner's manual

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A O A AL
22" Rotary Mower- Model Series 080
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester
forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136-0019.
ForUSCustomers: MTDLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019 772C0794
PRINTEDIN U.S.A. ForCanadianCustomers:MTDProductsLtd.,P.O.Box 1386,KITCHENER,ONTARION2G4J1 10/15/2005
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new equipment, it will help you assemble,
prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Table of
Slope Gauge ....................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Set-Up & Adjustments ........................................ 6
Operation ............................................................. 8
Contents
Maintenance & Off-Season Storage ................ 10
Trouble Shooting .............................................. 12
Warranty ............................................................ 13
illustrated Parts Lists ....................................... 14
Finding and Recording IVlodel Number
BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING
YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,
please locatethe modelplate onthe equipmentand copythe
themodel numberandthe serialnumber tothe sample model
plate providedto theright.You can locatethe modelplate by
standing atthe operatingposition and looking down atthe rear
of thedeck.
Model Number Serial Number
Num6ro de module Num6ro de s_rie
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
__ MTD LLC
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED
KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1
USA-www.mtdproducts.com 1-800-800-7310
CAN-www.mtdcanada.com 1-800-668-1238
Customer Support
Please do NOTretum the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased,
without first contacting Customer Support.
Ifyou havedifficultyassembling this productor haveany questionsregardingthe controls, operationor maintenanceof this unit,
pleasecall a CustomerSupport Representative.
For US Customers: 1-330-220-4MTD (4683)or 1-800-800-7310
For Canadian Customers: 1-800-668-1238
Pleasehaveyour unit'smodelnumber and serialnumber ready whenyou call. See previoussection to locate this information.
Youwill beasked to enterthe serial numberinorderto processyour call.
The enginemanufacturerisresponsiblefor all enigne-relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating,specifications,
warrantyand service. Please referto the engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator'sManual,packedseparatelywith your unit,
for more information.
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WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
out importantsafety
instructionswhich,if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
i safetyand/or property
I ofyourselfand others.
Readandfollowall
instructionsin this
manualbeforeat-
temptingto operate
i this machine.Failure
I to complywith these
instructionsmayresult
i inpersonalinjury.When
youseethis symbol.
HEED iTS WARNING!
i Your Responsibility
i Restrictthe use
i ofthis powermachine
to personswho read,
understand
and follow thewarnings
and instructions
, in this manual
I and on the machine.
WARNING:EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehiclecomponentscontainor
emitchemicalsknowntoStateof Californiatocausecancerand birthdefectsor otherreproduc-
tiveharm.
DANGER:Thismachinewasbuilttobeoperatedaccordingtotherulesforsafeoperationinthismanual.Aswith
anytypeof powerequipment,carelessnessor erroron thepartoftheoperatorcanresultinseriousinjury.This
machineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetandthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafety
instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death.
General Operation
1. Readthisoperator'smanual carefullyinits entiretybefore
attemptingtoassemblethismachine.Read,understand,
andfollowall instructionsonthe machineandin the
manual(s) beforeoperation.Becompletelyfamiliarwith
thecontrolsandthe properuseofthis machinebefore
operatingit. Keepthis manualina safeplaceforfuture
andregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.
2. Thismachineisaprecisionpieceof powerequipment,
nota plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all
times.Yourunithas beendesignedto performonejob: to
mowgrass.Donotuseit foranyotherpurpose.
3. Neverallow childrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis
machine.Children14yearsoldand overshouldreadand
understandthe instructionsinthis manualandshould
betrainedand supervisedbya parent.Onlyresponsible
individualswhoarefamiliarwiththeserulesofsafe
operationshouldbeallowedto usethis machine.
4. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto
beused.Removeall stones,sticks,wire,bones,toysand
otherforeignobjectswhichcouldbetripped overor picked
upandthrownbythe blade.Thrownobjectscancause
seriouspersonalinjury.Planyourmowingpatternto avoid
dischargeof materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystanders
andthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta
wallorobstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterial
toricochetbacktowardtheoperator.
5. Tohelpavoidbladecontactora thrownobjectinjury,
stayinthe operatorzonebehindthe handlesandkeep
children,bystanders,helpersand petsatleast75feet
fromthe mowerwhileit isin operation.Stopmachineif
anyoneentersthe area.
6. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduring
operationand whileperforminganadjustmentor repair
toprotectyoureyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcan
causeseriousinjurytothe eyes.
7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesand close-fitting
slacksandshirts. Shirtsand pantsthatcoverthe arms
and legsandsteel-toedshoesarerecommended.Never
operatethismachinein barefeet,sandals,slipperyor light
weight(e.g.canvas)shoes.
8. Donotputhandsorfeet nearrotatingpartsorunderthe
cuttingdeck.Contactwiththe bladecanamputatehands
andfeet.
9. Amissingor damageddischargecovercancause blade
contactor thrownobjectinjuries.
10.Manyinjuriesoccurasa resultofthe mowerbeingpulled
overthefoot duringafall causedby slippingor tripping.
Do notholdontothe mowerifyouarefalling;releasethe
handleimmediately.
11.Neverpullthe mowerbacktowardyouwhileyouare
walking.Ifyoumustbackthe mowerawayfroma wallor
obstructionfirstlookdownand behindtoavoidtripping
andthenfollowthesesteps:
a. Stepbackfromthe mowertofullyextendyourarms.
b. Besureyouarewellbalancedwithsurefooting.
c. Pullthe mowerbackslowly,no morethanhalfway
towardyou.
d. Repeatthesestepsasneeded.
12.Do notoperatethe mowerwhileunderthe influenceof
alcoholordrugs.
13.Do notengagetheself-propelledmechanismon unitsso
equippedwhilestartingengine.
14.Thebladecontrolhandleisasafetydevice.Neverattempt
tobypassitsoperation.Doingso makesthe safetydevice
inoperativeandmayresultin personalinjurythrough
contactwiththe rotatingblade.Thebladecontrolhandle
mustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomatically
returntothe disengagedpositionwhenreleased.
15.Neveroperatethe mowerinwet grass.Alwaysbesureof
yourfooting. A slipand fall cancauseseriouspersonal
injury.If youfeelyouarelosingyourfooting,releasethe
bladecontrolhandleimmediatelyand the bladewillstop
rotatingwithinthreeseconds.
16.Mowonlyin daylightor in goodartificiallight.Walk,never
run.Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor
roads.
17.If theequipmentshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe
engineandcheckimmediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationis
generallya warningoftrouble.
18.Shutthe engineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto
acompletestopbeforeremovingthe grasscatcheror
uncloggingthe chute.Thecuttingbladecontinuesto rotate
fora fewsecondsafterthe engineisshutoff. Neverplace
anypartofthe bodyin the bladeareauntilyou aresurethe
bladehasstoppedrotating.
19.Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrailshield,discharge
cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandleor othersafety
protectivedevicesin placeandworking.Neveroperate
mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failureto doso,can
resultinpersonalinjury.
20.Mufflerandenginebecomehotand cancauseaburn.Do
nottouch.
21.Only usepartsand accessoriesmadeforthis machineby
the manufacturer.Failuretodo socan resultin personal
injury.
22.If situationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredin thismanual,use
careandgoodjudgment. Callcustomerassistanceforthe
nameofyournearestservicingdealer.
Slope Operation
Slopesareamajorfactor relatedtoslip andfall accidentswhich
canresultinsevereinjury.Operationon slopesrequiresextra
caution.Ifyoufeel uneasyona slope,do notmowit.Foryour
safety,usethe slopegaugeincludedaspartofthis manualto
measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisuniton aslopedor hilly
area.Ifthe slopeisgreaterthan15degrees,donot mowit.
4
Do:
1. Mowacrossthe faceofslopes;neverup anddown.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon
slopes.
2. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks, hiddenobjects,or bumpswhich
can causeyouto slipor trip. Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
3. Alwaysbesureofyourfooting.A slip andfall cancause
seriouspersonalinjury.Ifyoufeelyouarelosingyour
balance,releasethe bladecontrolhandleimmediately,and
the bladewill stoprotatingwithin3 seconds.
Do Not:
I. Donot mowneardrop-offs,ditchesorembankments,you
could loseyourfootingorbalance.
2. Donot mowslopesgreaterthan 15degreesasshownon
the slopegauge.
3. Donot mowon wetgrass.Unstablefootingcouldcause
slipping.
Children
Tragicaccidentscanoccurifthe operatorisnot alertto the
presenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtothe mower
andthe mowingactivity.Theydo notunderstandthe dangers.
Neverassumethat childrenwillremainwhereyou lastsaw
them.
1. Keepchildrenout ofthe mowingareaand underthewatch-
ful careofa responsibleadultotherthanthe operator.
2. Bealertandturnmoweroff if achildentersthe area.
3. Beforeand while movingbackwards,lookbehindanddown
forsmallchildren.
4. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,
doorways,shrubs,trees,or otherobjectsthatmayobscure
yourvisionof achildwhomayrunintothe mower.
5. Keepchildrenawayfrom hotor runningengines.Theycan
suffer burnsfroma hotmuffler.
6. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operateapower
mower.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand
understandthe operationinstructionsandsafetyrules in
this manualandshouldbetrainedand supervisedbya
parent.
Service
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
1. To avoidpersonalinjury orpropertydamageuseextreme
care inhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable
andthevaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan
occurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselforyourclothes
whichcanignite.
2. Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.
3. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
4. Neverfillcontainersinsideavehicleoron atruckor trailer
bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.
5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truckortrailer
andrefuelit onthe ground.Ifthisis notpossible,thenrefuel
suchequipmentona trailerwitha portablecontainer,rather
thanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.
6. Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththe rimofthefueltank or
containeropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingis complete.Do
notuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
7. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesand othersourcesof
ignition.
8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors
willaccumulateinthe area.
9. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhilethe engineis
hotor running. Allowengineto coolatleasttwominutes
beforerefueling.
10.Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethanY2inch
belowbottomoffiller neckto providefor fuelexpansion.
11.Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
12.If gasolineis spilled,wipeitoff theengineand equipment.
Moveunittoanotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestarting
theengine.
13.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containernearanopen
flame,sparkor pilotlightasona waterheater,space
heater,furnace,clothesdryeror othergasappliances.
14.Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfreeofgrass,leaves,
orother debrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuelspillageand
removeanyfuel soakeddebris.
15.Allowamowertocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.
General Service:
1. Neverrunan engineindoorsor in apoorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorless
anddeadlygas.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe
bladeandallmovingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe
sparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
3. Checkthe bladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequent
intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectblade
fordamage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn)Replacebladewith
theoriginalequipmentmanufacture's(O.E.M.)bladeonly,
listedinthis manual."Useofpartswhichdo notmeetthe
originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadtoimproper
performanceand compromisesafety!"
4. Mowerbladesaresharpandcan cut.Wrapthe bladeor
weargloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
5. Keepall nuts,bolts,andscrewstightto besurethe
equipmentis insafeworkingcondition.
6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper
operationregularly.
7. Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stopthe engine,discon-
nectthe sparkplugwireand groundagainstthe engine.
Thoroughlyinspectthe mowerforanydamage.Repairthe
damagebeforestartingandoperatingthemower.
8. Neverattemptto makeawheelor cuttingheightadjust-
mentwhilethe engineisrunning.
9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail
shieldaresubjecttowearanddamagewhichcould
exposemovingpartsor allowobjectstobethrown.For
safetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponentsand re-
placeimmediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's
(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedin thismanual."Useofparts
whichdo notmeetthe originalequipmentspecifications
mayleadtoimproperperformanceandcompromise
safety!"
10.Do notchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeed
theengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthemaximumsafe
operatingspeedoftheengine.
11.Maintainor replacesafetylabels,asnecessary.
12.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulations.Improper
disposaloffluidsandmaterialscan harmthe environment.
5
Practices
WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
outimportantsafety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
safetyand/orproperty
ofyourselfandothers.
Readandfollowall
instructionsinthis
manualbeforeat-
temptingtooperate
this machine.Failure
to complywith these
instructionsmayresult
in personalinjury.When
youseethis symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
ofthis powermachine
to personswho read,
understand
andfollow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
andon the machine.
r _ WARNING:Disconnect and
o! j _ groundthe spark plugwire as
! | instructedin the separate engine
(
manual.
1. Thechutedeflectoronyourmowermaybe heldinan
uprightpositionbya blockforshippingpurposesonly.
ThisshippingNockmustbe removedanddiscarded
beforethemowerisputintooperation.SeeFigure1.
a. Pullthechutedeflectorup towardsengine.
/ /_./i_ b. Removetheblockandcarefullylowerthechuteinto
operatingposition,keepingfingersoutoftheway.
2. Performthefollowingsequenceforhandlesetup:
a. Pullupand backon theupperhandletoraisethe
handlefrompositionA intotheoperatingposition
k,, J B.SeeFigure2.
Yourmowerisshipped Figure 1
with the handlein the b. Makesurethecarriageboltis seatedproperlyin
higher heightposition, thehandle.Tightenwingnuts(starknobs)securing
upperhandletothe lowerhandle.
NOTE: Eachend of _ *
the lowerhandlemust NOTE:Onsomemodelswingnutshavebeenreplaced
be placed inthe same withstarknobs.Figuresshowwingnutsonly.
relativeposition. 3. If satisfiedwith heightof handle,tightenwingnuts(star
knobs)attheendsofthe lowerhandleshownin Figure
3. Forconvenienceofoperating,youmayadjustthe
handleheightasfollows:
IMPORTANT a. Removethewingnuts(starknobs)shownin Figure
This unitis shipped 3 andremovethelowerhandle.
WITHOUT GASOLINE b. Positioneachhandlebracketstudintothetophole
or OIL. After assem- in thelowerhandle.SeeFigure3 inset.
bly, service engine c. Tightenthewingnuts(starknobs).
with gasolineand
oil as instructedin 4. Insertpostoncabletiesintoholesprovidedon the
lowerhandle.Pullcabletietightandtrimexcess.See
the separate engine
manual packedwith ,. Figure4.
your unit. Figure 2
Figure 3 Figure 4
6
.
,
RopeguideSetupasfollows,seeFigure5:
a. Holdthebladecontrolagainsttheupperhandle.
PositionA.
b. Slowlypullstarterropeoutofengine.PositionB.
c. Slipstarterropeintotheropeguide.Tightenrope
guidewingnut. PositionC.
Eachwheelhasa heightadjustmentlevertochange
thecuttingheightofthe mower.Tochangethe height
ofcut,squeezeadjusterlevertowardthewheel,
movingupor downtoselectedheight.SeeFigure6.
Figure 5
NOTE: Allwheels must
bein the sameheight
of cut.
Whencutting in heavy
or moist grass,the rear
of the lawnmowermay
beraisedhigher to
allow better discharge
ofthe grass.
If yourmowerisequippedwithan optionalmulching
baffle,installitas shownin Figure8,
a. Lift upandholdtheside-dischargechutedeflector
andinsertbottomlip ofthemulchingbaffleinside
thechuteopening.
b. Pushthehooksonthetopofthebaffleuntilthey
snapoverthehingeon thedischargechute.
Releasethechutedeflector.
NOTE: Whenyouwishtomowinsteadof mulch,
simplyraisethechutedeflector,graspthehandleonthe
mulchingbaffleandlift upwardto removethebaffle. It is
notnecessarytoremovethe mulchingblade.
Figure 6
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Figure 7
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Mower
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WARNING
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc-
tions and warnings
on the machineand
inthis manual before
operating.
This blade control
mechanism is a
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
operations.
Useextreme care
when handling
gasoline.Gasoline is
extrernelyflammable
and the vapors are
explosive.Never fuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipesand
other so urcesof
ignition.
Know Your Lawn Mower
BladeControl
Recoil
Starter
Starter
Rope
Cutting Height
Ad ustment Lever
(if equipped)
Chute
Deflector
Figure 8
Blade Control Handle
Thebladecontrolhandleislocatedon theupperhandle
ofthemower.SeeFigure8.Thebladecontrolhandle
mustbedepressedinordertooperatetheunit.Release
thebladecontrolhandletostoptheengineand blade.
Recoil Starter
Therecoilstarterisattachedtotherightupperhandle.
Standbehindtheunitand pullthe recoilstarterropeto
starttheunit.
Mulching Baffle (if so equipped)
Themulchingbaffleisusedtorecirculategrassclip-
pingsbacktothelawn.Attachitasinstructedonpage7
ofthismanual.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
(if so equipped)
Oneadjustmentleveris locatedoneachwheelandis
usedtoadjustthecuttingheight.All fourlevershaveto
beatthesamerelativepositiontoensureuniformcut.
Before Starting
1. Servicetheenginewithgasolineandoil asinstructed
in theseparateenginemanual.
2. Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplug. If unitis
equippedwitha rubberbootovertheend ofthespark
plugwire,makecertainthemetalloopon theend of
thesparkplugwire(insidetherubberboot)isfastened
securelyoverthemetaltipon thesparkplug.
To Start Engine
1. If yourunitisequippedwitha primer,primeengineas
instructedin theseparateenginemanualpackedwith
yourunit.
2. Standingbehindtheunit,depressthe bladecontrol
handleandholditagainsttheupperhandleasshown
inFigure9.
3. Graspthestarterhandleas shownandpullslowlyuntil
resistanceisfelt,thenpull rapidlytostartengineand
avoidkickback.Returnitslowlytothe ropeguide.
8
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"_ UsingYour Lawn Mower
Besurethelawnisclearof stones,sticks,wire,or other //_
objectswhichcoulddamagethelawnmoweror the ¢//'1
engine.Suchobjectscouldbeaccidentlythrownbythe
mowerinanydirectionandcauseseriouspersonalinjury
totheoperatorandothers.
Figure 9
To Stop Engine"
1. Releasethebladecontrolhandletostoptheengine
andblade.
_/ WARNING: The blade continues
to rotate for a few seconds after
the engine isshut off.
2. Disconnectandgroundthesparkplugwireas
instructedin theseparateenginemanualto prevent
accidentalstartingwhileequipmentisunattended.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign
object, stop the engine. Remove
wire from the spark plug, thor-
oughly inspectthe mower for any
damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating
the mower. Extensive vibration
of the mower during operation is
an indicationof damage. The unit
should be promptly inspected
and repaired.
Operating Tips
1. Forbestresultsandeffectivemulching,do notcut wet
grass.
2. Newgrass,thickgrass,orwet grassmayrequirea
narrowercut.
3. Fora healthierlawn,nevercutoff morethanone-third
ofthetotallengthofthegrass.
4. Yourlawnshouldbecut inthefallaslongasthere
isgrowth.
5. Adjustgroundspeedaccordingto conditionof lawn.
6. Ifthegrasshasbeenallowedtogrowin excessof 4
inches,mulchingis notrecommended.Mowusing
thesidedischargetoreducethegrassheightto3-1/4
inchesor lessbeforemulching.
Your LaWn
WARNING
The operation of any
lawn mower can result
in foreign objects
being thrown into
the eyes,which can
damage your eyes
severely. Always wear
safety glasses while
operating the mower,
or while performing
any adjustments or
repairs on it.
Besure no one other
than the operator is
standing near the lawn
mower while starting
engine or operating
mower. Never run
engine indoorsor
in enclosed,poorly
ventilated areas. En-
gine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly
gas. Keep hands, feet,
hair and loose clothing
away from any moving
parts on engine and
lawn mower.
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Engine
1. Refertotheseparateeng=nemanualforengine
maintenanceinstructions.
2. Maintainengine oil as instructed inthe separate
Maintenance
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We donot recommend
the useof pressure
hoseto clean your
UniL These mayCause
damagetoelectrical
components,spindles,
pulleys, bearings,or
the engine: Theuse
of water willresuItin
shortened life and
reduce serViceabilityl
Lubricatethese
points before
reassembly.
Figure 10
General Recommendations
.
2.
Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming
anymaintenance.
Thewarrantyon thislawnmowerdoesnotcover
itemsthathavebeensubjectedtooperatorabuse
or negligence.Toreceivefullvaluefromwarranty,
operatormustmaintainthe lawnmoweras
instructedhere.
3. Changingof engine-governedspeedwillvoid
enginewarranty.
4. Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce
eachseason.
5.
Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesurethese
aretight.
Lubrication
1. Lubricatethepivotpointsonthebladecontrolhandle
atleastoncea seasonwithlightoil.Theblade
controlmustoperatefreelyin bothdirections.See
Figure10.
2. If yourmowerisequippedwithballbearingwheels,
lubricateat leastoncea seasonwitha lightoil,all
othertypesrequireno lubrication.However,ifthe
wheelsareremovedforanyreason,lubricatethe
surfaceoftheaxleboltandtheinnersurfaceofthe
wheelwithlightautomotiveoil.
3. Lubricatethetorsionspringandpivotpointperiodi-
callywithlightoil topreventrust.SeeFigure10.
4. Followtheaccompanyingenginemanualforlubrica-
tionscheduleandinstruction.
.
.
enginemanualpackedwithyourunit. Readandfollow
instructionscarefully.
Undernormalconditionsserviceaircleaneras
instructedin theseparateengine manualpackedwith
yourunit. Cleaneveryfewhoursunderextremely
dustyconditions. Poorengineperformanceand
floodingusuallyindicatesthattheair cleanershouldbe
serviced•
Thesparkplugshouldbecleanedandthegapreset
oncea season• Sparkplug replacementis recom-
mendedatthestartofeachmowingseason;check
enginemanualforcorrectplugtypeandgapspecifica-
tions.
NOTE:Thissparkignitionsystemmeetsall require-
mentsof theCanadianInterference-CausingEquipment
Regulations.
5. Cleantheengineregularlywithaclothor brush.
Keepthecoolingsystem(blowerhousingarea)clean
topermitproperair circulationwhichisessentialto
engineperformanceandlife.Becertaintoremoveall
grass,dirtandcombustibledebrisfrommufflerarea.
Deck
Theundersideofthemowerdeckshouldbecleanedafter
eachuseto preventa buildupofgrassclippings,leaves,
dirtorothermatter•If thisdebrisisallowedtoaccumulate,
itwillinviterustandcorrosion,and maypreventproper
mulching.
Thedeckmaybecleanedbytiltingthemowerandscrap-
ingcleanwitha suitabletool(makecertainthesparkplug
wireisdisconnected).
Blade Care
,_ WARNING: When removing the
cutting blade for sharpening or
replacement, protect your hands
with a pair of heavy glovesor use
a heavy rag to hold the blade.
Periodicallyinspectthebladeadapterforcracks,especial-
lyifyoustrikea foreignobject•Replacewhennecessary.
Followthestepsbelowforbladeservice:
1. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplug.
2. Tipmoweras specifiedinseparateenginemanual,if
itdoesnotspecifyturnmoweron itssidemakingsure
thattheairfilterandthecarburetorareup.
3. Removetheboltandthebladebellsupportwhich
holdthebladeandthebladeadaptertotheengine
crankshaft.SeeFigure11.
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Figure 11
4. Removebladeandadapterfromthecrankshaft.
5, Theblademayberesharpenedbyremovingitand
eithergrindingor filingthecuttingedgekeepingas
closetotheoriginalbevelaspossible.Donotattempt
tosharpenthebladewhileitis stillon themower,
6. It isextremely important thateachcuttingedge
receivesanequalamountof grindingtopreventan
unbalancedblade.
NOTE:improperbladebalancewillresultinexcessive
vibrationcausingeventualdamagetotheengineand
mower.Besureto carefullybalancebladeaftersharpen-
ing.Possibledamageresultingfrom bladeunbalance
conditionisnotthe responsibilityofthemanufacturer.
NOTE:Alwaysremovebladefromtheadapterfortesting
balance.
7. Thebladecanbetestedfor balancebybalancingit
ona roundshaftscrewdriver.Removemetalfromthe
heavysideuntilitbalancesevenly.
8. Beforereassemblingthebladeandthebladeadapter
totheunit,lubricatetheenginecrankshaftandthe
innersurfaceofthebladeadapterwithlightoil.
9. installthebladeadapteron thecrankshaftwiththe
"star"awayfromtheengine.SeeFigure11.Place
thebladewiththesidemarked"bottom"(orwithpart
number)facingawayfromtheadapter.Alignthe
bladebellsupportoverthebladewiththetabsinthe
holesofthebladeand insertthehexbolt.
10.Tightenthehexbolttothetorquelistedbelow:
Blade Mounting Torque
CenterBolt450 in.lb.rain.,600 in.lb,max.
Toinsuresafeoperationofyourunit,ALLnutsandbolts
mustbecheckedperiodicallyforcorrecttightness.
Off-Season Storage
Thefollowingstepsshouldbetakento prepareyourlawn
mowerforstorage.
1. Cleanandlubricatemowerthoroughlyasdescribedin
thelubricationinstructions.
2. Wedo notrecommendtheuseofa pressurewasher
or gardenhosetocleanyourunit.
3. Refertoenginemanualforcorrectengine
storageinstructions.
4. Coatmower'scuttingbladewithchassisgreaseto
preventrusting.
5. Storemowerin adry,cleanarea.Donotstorenextto
corrosivematerials,suchasfertilizer.
NOTE:Whenstoringanytypeofpowerequipmentin
a poorlyventilatedor metalstorageshed,careshould
betakentorust-prooftheequipment.Usinga lightoilor
silicone,coattheequipment,especiallycablesandall
movingpartsofyourlawnmowerbeforestorage.
11
WARNING
When removing
the cutting blade
for sharpening or
replacement, protect
your hands with a
pair of heavy gloves
or usea heavy ragto
hold the blade, ...........;
unbalanced blade
will cause excessive
vibration whenrotat,
may cause damage
to mower, a
sonal injury;
soil condition causes
abrasive wear tothe
For repairs beyond
theminor adjust-
ments listed here;
contactanautho;ized
service dealer.
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Problem Cause Remedy
Enginefailstostart I 1. Bladecontrolhandledisengaged• 1. Engagebladecontrolhandle•
I
2. Sparkplugwiredisconnected• 2. Connectwiretosparkplug,
3. Fueltankemptyor stalefuel. 3, Filltankwith clean,freshgasoline•
4. Enginenotprimed• 4. Refertoenginemanual•
5. Faultysparkplug. 5. Clean,adjustgap,or replace•
6. Blockedfuelline. 6. Cleanfuelline.
7. Engineflooding• 7. Waita fewminutesto restart,butdo not
Enginerunserratic 1. Sparkplugwireloose. 1. Connectandtightenspark
plugwire.
2. Blockedfuellineor stalefuel. 2. Cleanfuelline;filltankwithclean,fresh
gasoline.
3. Gascapventplugged. 3. Clearvent.
4. Wateror dirtinfuelsystem. 4. Drainfueltankandcarburetor.Refillwith
freshfuel.
5. Dirtyaircleaner. 5. Refertoenginemanual.
6. Refertoenginemanual.
Engineoverheats 1. Engineoil levellow. 1. Fillcrankcasewithproperoil.
2. Drty airf lter 2. Refertotheenginemanualpackedwith
yourunit.
3. Airflow restricted• 3. Removeblowerhousingandclean•
Occasionalskip
(hesitates)at highspeed
.4. Carburetornotadjustedproperly•
1. Sparkpluggaptooclose.
2. Carburetoridlemixtureadjustment
improperlyset.
4, Refertoenginemanual•
1. Adjustgapto .030".Refertoengine
manual.
2. Refertoenginemanual.
Idlespoorly 1. Sparkplugfouled faultyor gaptoo 1. Resetgapto •030"or replacesparkplug.
wide. Refertoenginemanual•
2. Carburetorimproperlyadjusted. 2. Refertoenginemanual•
3. Dirtyaircleaner• 3. Refertoenginemanual•
Excessivevibration 1. CuttingBladelooseor unbalanced. 1. Tightenbladeandadapter.Balanceblade
2. Bentcuttingblade. 2. Replaceblade.
Mowerwill notmuch 1. Wetgrass• 1. Donotmowwhengrassiswet;
grass 2 Excessivehi h rass watunt atertocut
g g
I 3. Sharpenor replaceblade•
Unevencut 1. Wheelsnotpositionedcorrectly. 1. Placeallfourwheelsinsameheight
2. Dullblade, position.
2. Sharpenor replaceblade.
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR
ThelimitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenbyMTDLLCwith respecttonewmerchandisepurchasedandusedin theUnitedStatesand/orits territories
and possessions,and byMTDProductsLimitedwithrespecttonewmerchandisepurchasedandusedin Canadaand/oritsterritoriesandpossessions
(eitherentityrespectively,"MTD").
MTDwarrantsthis product(excludingitsnormalwearpartsasdescribedbelow)againstdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipfora periodoftwo(2)
yearscommencingonthedateof originalpurchaseandwill,atits option,repairor replace,freeofcharge,anypartfoundtobedefectivein materials
or workmanship.Thislimitedwarrantyshallonlyapplyifthis producthasbeenoperatedandmaintainedinaccordancewiththeOperator'sManual
furnishedwiththeproduct,andhasnotbeensubjecttomisuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,accident,impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,
theft,fire,water,or damagebecauseofotherperilornaturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromtheinstallationor useofanypart,accessoryor attachment
notapprovedbyMTDforusewiththeproduct(s)coveredbythis manualwillvoidyourwarrantyastoanyresultingdamage.
Normalwearpartsarewarrantedtobefreefromdefectsin materialandworkmanshipforaperiodofthirty(30) daysfromthedateofpurchase.Normal
wearpartsinclude,butarenotlimitedtoitemssuchas:batteries,belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,snowthrowerskid
shoes,frictionwheels,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.
HOWTOOBTAINSERVICE:Warrantyserviceisavailable,WITHPROOFOFPURCHASE,throughyourlocalauthorizedservicedealer.Tolocatethe
dealerinyourarea;
In the U.S.A.:CheckyourYellowPages,orcontactMTDLLCatRO.Box361131,Cleveland,Ohio44136-0019,orcall 1-800-800-7310or
1-330-220-4683or logon toourWebsiteatwww.mtdproducts.com.
In Canada: ContactMTDProductsLimited,Kitchener,ONN2G4J1,orcall 1-800-668-1238orlogon toourWebsiteatwww.mtdcanada.com.
Thislimitedwarrantydoesnotprovidecoverageinthefollowingcases:
a. Theengineorcomponentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Referto applicablemanufacturer'swarrantyfor
termsandconditions.
b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateone-yearwarranty.
c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchas lubricants,filters,bladesharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deckadjustments,and
normaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishdue touseor exposure.
d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservicedealer.
e. MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor exportedoutsideoftheUnitedStatesand/orCanada,andtheirrespectivepossessionsand
territories,exceptthosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsofexportdistribution.
f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts.
g. Transportationchargesand servicecalls.
h. If Productsare usedcommercially.(MTDmayseparatelyoffer LimitedCommercialWarrantiesoncertainselectproducts.Askyourdealeror retailer
fordetailsor contactMTDServiceformoreinformation.)
No impliedwarranty, includinganyimpliedwarrantyof merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose,appliesafter the applicable period
of expresswritten warranty above asto the partsasidentified.Noother expresswarranty,whetherwritten or oral, exceptas mentioned
above, givenbyany person or entity,includinga dealer or retailer, withrespect to any product, shallbind MTD.Duringthe period of the
warranty, the exclusive remedyisrepairor replacementof the productassetforth above.
Theprovisionsas setforth inthis warrantyprovidethe soleand exclusive remedy arising from thesale. MTDshallnot be liablefor incidental
or consequential lossor damageincluding,without limitation,expensesincurredfor substituteor replacementlawncareservicesor for
rentalexpensesto temporarily replacea warranted product.
Somejurisdictionsdo notallowtheexclusionorlimitationof incidentalorconsequentialdamages,or limitationson howlongan impliedwarrantylasts,
sotheaboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
Innoeventshallrecoveryofanykindbegreaterthantheamountofthepurchasepriceoftheproductsold.Alterationof safetyfeatures of the
productshallvoid this warranty. Youassumetheriskandliabilityfor loss,damage,or injurytoyouandyourpropertyand/ortoothersandtheir
propertyarisingoutofthemisuseor inabilitytousetheproduct.
Thislimitedwarrantyshallnotextendto anyoneotherthantheoriginalpurchaseror tothepersonforwhomitwaspurchasedasa gift.
NOWLOCALLAWSRELATETOTHISWARRANTY:Thislimitedwarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightsthatvary
in differentjurisdictions.
IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofofPurchasetoobtainwarrantycoverage.
MTDLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHiO44136-0019;Phone:1-600-600-7310,1-330-220-4683
MTDProducts Ltd., P.O.BOX1386,KITCHENER,ONN2G4J1; Phone: 1-800-668-1238
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REF PART
NO. NO.
N° DE N° DE
REF PIECE
1 17032A
2 17098
3 682-3064
4 682-3065
5 687-02048
6 687-02051
7 687-02094
8 710-0216
9 710-0599
10 710-0654A
11 710-1044
12 710-1174
13 710-1205
14 712-04065
15 720-0279
16 720-0284
17 720-0426
18 725-0157
19 731-04019
20 631-04045
21 731-1034B
22 731-1035B
23 732-1014
24 734-1987
25 734-1988
26 736-0270
27 736-0451
28 736-0524B
29 736-0741
30 738-1172
31 738-1173
32 741-0751
32 742-0642A
33 742-0742A
34 746-0946
35 747-0710
36 747-1161A
37 748-04096
38 749-04037
39 749-1092A
40 720-04072
DESCRIPTION
Chute Hinge
Hinge Clip
Handle Bracket Assembly RH
Handle Bracket Assembly LH
Deck Assembly 22"
Lever Ass'y (includes ref. #17)
Pivot Arm
Hex Cap Screw 3/8-16 x .75
Hex Wash S-Tapp Scr 1/4-20 x .50
Hex Wash HD Tap Scr 3/8-16 x .88
Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5" Lg. (Gr. 8)
Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.0
Rope Guide Bolt
Flanged Lock Nut 3/8-16
Knob - ERS Guide 1/4-20
Wing Nut
Knob
Cable Tie
Trail Shield
Mulching Baffle
Side Dis. Chute Ass'y
Chute Deflector
Torsion Spring
Rear Wheel 8 x 1.8
Front Wheel 7 x 1.8
Cup. Wash..265 ID x .75 OD x .062
Saddle Wash..320 ID x .937 OD
Blade Bell Support
Cupped Washer.760 x 1.25
Shoulder Screw
Shoulder Screw
Height Adjuster Bearing
Blade 22"
Mulching Blade 22"
Blade Control Cable 48.25" Lg.
Hinge Pin
Blade Control Handle
Blade Adapter 25 mm x 1.19
Lower Handle
Upper Handle
Knob - Star 5/16-18
DESCRIPTION
Charniere de deflecteur
Attache
Support de guidon CD
Support de guidon CG
Plateau de coupe de 22 po
Enesmble d'levier (comprend le ref. 17)
Bras de pivot
Visa chapeau a six pans de 3/8-16 x 0,75
Vis autotaraudeuse a rondelle hex. de 1/4-20 x 0,5
Vis autotaraudee 3/8-16 x 0,88
Vis & t6te hex. 3/8-24 x 1,50 po de Ig (Qual. 8)
Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 2,0
Boulon de guidage de cordon
12crou de blocage 3/8-16
Bouton - 1/4-20
12crou &oreilles
Bouton
Attache-c&ble
Abattant de protection arriere
Deflecteur de dechiquetage
Deflecteur lateral complet
Deflecteu r lateral
Ressort de torsion
Roue arriere 8 x 1,8
Roue avant 7 x 1,8
Rondelle creuse 0,265 DI x 0,75 DE x 0,062
Rondelle selle 0,320 DI x 0,937 DE
Support de lame
Rondelle creuse 0,760 x 1,25
Vis a epaulement
Visa epaulement
Roulement
Lame 22 po
Lame dechiqueteuse 22 po
C&ble de la commande 48,25 po de Ig.
Axe fixe
Poignee de commande de la lame
Adaptateur de la lame 22 mmx 1,19
Guidon inferieur
Guidon inferieur
Bouton - etoile 5/16-18
11A-080
10.14.05
Forparts and/or
accessories refer to
customersupport on
page2.
Adressez-vousau
<<Serviceapr_s-vente>>
la page 2 pource qui
conceme les pi_ces
et/ou accessoires.
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