MTD 070 Series User manual

Brand: MTD

Model: 070 Series

Type: User manual

Safety o Assembly o Operation oTips &Techniques oMaintenance *Troubleshooting o Parts Lists oWarranty

22" Rotary Mower -- Model Series 070

READ SAFETY RULES AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATmON

Warning: This unitisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyuniiprovedforest=covered,brush=

coveredor grass=coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwithasparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalorstatelaws(ifany),

If a sparkarresterisused,itshouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator,IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw

(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode),Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws,Federallawsapplyonfederallands,A sparkarrester

forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO,Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136=0019,

FORMNO,769=01538

PRINTEDiN U,S,A MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 11/12/2004

This Operator's Manua_ is an important part of your new lawn mower, mtwH_ he_p you assemble,

prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Table of Contents

Slope Gauge ....................................................... 3

Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4

Setup and Adjustment ....................................... 6

Operating Your Lawn Mower ............................ 10

Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 12

Trouble Shooting .............................................. 14

Parts List ........................................................... 15

Warranty ............................................................ 16

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING

YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,

please locatethe modelplateonthe equipmentand copythe

informationtothe samplemodel plate providedto the righL

Youcan locatethe modelplate by standing atthe operating

positionand lookingdownat the rearof the deck. This

informationwill be necessaryto usethe manufacturer'sweb

site and/or obtainassistancefrom theCustomerSupport

Departmentoran authorizedservicedealer.

Modem Number

www, mtdproducts,cem

Serial Number

MTD LLC

P.O. BOX 361131

CLEVELAND, OH 44136

330-220-4683

800-800-731 Oj

Customer Support

P_ease do NOTreturn the unit to the retai_er from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

ifyou havedifficulty assemblingthis productor have any

questions regardingthecontrols, operationor maintenanceof

this unit, you can seekhelp fromthe experts.Choose from the

options below:

Click here to search our knowledge base.

Search by product, keyword, or phrase.

1. Visit mtdproducts.com for many useful suggestions.

Clickon CustomerSupportbutton and you will get the four

options reproducedinthis sampletothe right.Click on the

appropriatebuttonand helpis immediatelyavailable.

2. Phonea Customer Support Representative

at 1(800)800-7310.

3. The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine°

relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating,

your inquiries, or update your personal profile.

Need local assistance? Click here to find authorized

service centers in your area.

specifications,warrantyand service. Pleasereferto the

engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packed Need a manual and/or parts list? Download

separatelywithyour unit,for more information, literaturefrom recentmodelyears.

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f result seriousinjury.This machineis capableof amputatinghandsand feet and throwing objects.

Sa e in

,, Failureto observethe follo%ng safetyinstructionscould resultin seriousinjuryordeath.

Operation

Chitdren 6. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringopera-

WARNING

endangerthe personal

safetyand/orproperty

ofyourselfandothers.

Readandfollowall

manualbeforeat-

temptingto operate

this machine,Failure

in personalinjury,When

youseethis symbol

HEED roTSWARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use

ofthis powermachine

to personswho read.

understand

andfollow thewarnings

in this manual

and onthe machine.

Tragicaccidentscan occurifoperatorisnotalerttopresence

ofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedto mowerandmowing

activity.Theydonot understandthe dangers.Neverassume

thatchildrenwill remainwhereyoulastsawthem.

1. Keepchildrenoutofthe mowingareaandunderwatchful

careof aresponsibleadultotherthanthe operator.

2. Bealertandturnmoweroffif achildentersthearea.

3. Beforeandwhilemovingbackwards,lookbehindanddown

forsmallchildren.

4. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,

doorways,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthat may'obscure

yourvisionofachildwhomayrunintothemower.

5. Keepchildrenawayfromhot orrunningengines.Theycan

sufferburnsfroma hotmuffler.

6. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operateapower

mower.Children14yearsold andovershouldreadand

understandoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesin this

manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbyaparent.

General Operation

1. Readthis operator'smanual carefullyin its entiretybefore

attemptingtoassemblethismachine.Read,understand,

andfollow allinstructionsonthe machineandin the

manual(s) beforeoperation.Becompletelyfamiliarwith

thecontrolsandthe properuseof thismachinebefore

operatingit. Keepthismanualinasafeplaceforfuture

andregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.

2. Thismachineisa precisionpieceof powerequipment,

nota plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all

times.Yourunithasbeendesignedto performonejob: to

mowgrass.Donotuseitfor anyotherpurpose.

3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis

machine.Children14yearsoldand overshouldreadand

understandthe instructionsinthis manualandshould

betrainedand supervisedby a parent.Onlyresponsible

individualswhoarefamiliarwiththeserulesofsafe

operationshouldbeallowedtousethismachine.

4. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto

beused.Removeall stones,sticks,wire,bones,toysand

otherforeignobjectswhichcould betrippedoveror picked

upand thrownbythe blade.Thrownobjectscancause

seriouspersonalinjury.Planyourmowingpatternto avoid

dischargeofmaterialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystanders

andthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta

wallorobstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterial

toricochetbacktowardtheoperator.

5. Tohelpavoidbladecontactorathrownobjectinjury,

stayinoperatorzonebehindhandlesandkeepchildren,

bystanders,helpersandpetsatleast75feetfrommower

whileit isin operation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters

area.

tionandwhile performinganadjustmentor repairtoprotect

youreyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseserious

injurytothe eyes.

7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fitting

slacksandshirts. Shirtsandpantsthatcoverthe armsand

legsandsteel-toedshoesarerecommended.Neveroperate

thismachineinbarefeet,sandals,slipperyor lightweight

(e.g.canvas)shoes.

8. Donotputhandsorfeet nearrotatingpartsor undercutting

deck.Contactwithbladecanamputatehandsandfeet.

9. Amissingor damageddischargecovercancauseblade

contactor thrownobjectinjuries.

10.Manyinjuriesoccurasa resultofthe mowerbeingpulled

overthefoot duringafall causedbyslippingortripping.

Do notholdontothe mowerifyouarefalling;releasethe

handleimmediately.

11.Neverpullthe mowerbacktowardyouwhileyouare

walking.Ifyoumustbackthe moweraway'fromawallor

obstructionfirstlookdownandbehindtoavoidtrippingand

thenfollowthesesteps:

a. Stepbackfrommowertofully extendyourarms.

b. Besureyou arewellbalancedwithsurefooting.

c. Pullthe mowerbackslowly,no morethanhalfway

towardyou.

d. Repeatthesestepsasneeded.

12.Do notoperatethe mowerwhileunderthe influenceof

alcoholor drugs.

13.Do notengage theself-propelledmechanismon unitsso

equippedwhilestartingengine.

14.Thebladecontrolhandleis asafetydevice.Neverattempt

tobypassits operation.Doingsomakesthe safetydevice

inoperativeandmayresultinpersonalinjurythrough

contactwiththe rotatingblade.The bladecontrolhandle

mustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomatically

returntothe disengagedpositionwhenreleased.

15.Neveroperatethe mowerinwetgrass.Alwaysbesureof

yourfooting. A slipand fallcancause seriouspersonal

injury.If youfeelyouarelosingyourfooting,releasethe

bladecontrolhandleimmediatelyandthe bladewillstop

rotatingwithinthreeseconds.

16.Mowonlyindaylightor goodartificiallight.Walk,neverrun.

17.Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor roads.

18.Ifthe equipmentshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stopthe

engineandcheckimmediatelyforthe cause.Vibrationis

generallyawarningoftrouble.

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19.Shutthe engineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto a

completestop beforeremovingthe grasscatcheror unclog-

gingthechute.

Thecuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefora fewsecondsafter

the engineisshutoff. Neverplaceanypartofthe bodyin

the bladeareauntilyouaresurethe bladehasstopped

rotating.

20.Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrail shield,discharge

cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandleor othersafety

protectivedevicesin placeandworking.Neveroperate

mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failuretodo so,can

resultin personalinjury.

21.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do

nottouch.

22.Onlyusepartsandaccessoriesmadeforthismachineby

manufacturer.Failureto doso canresultinpersonalinjury.

23.Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenot coveredinthismanual,

usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealerfor

assistance.Telephone1-800-800-7310forthe nameofyour

nearestdealer.

SJope Operation

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedto slipandfallaccidentswhich

canresultinsevereinjury.Operationonslopesrequiresextra

caution.Ifyoufeeluneasyonaslope,donotmowit.Foryour

safety,usethe slopegaugeincludedaspartofthismanualto

measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisunitonaslopedor hilly

area.Iftheslopeis greaterthan15degrees,do notmowit.

Do:

1. Mowacrosstheface ofslopes;neverupanddown.Exercise

extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.

2. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks,hiddenobjects,or bumpswhich

can causeyou toslipor trip.Tallgrasscan hideobstacles.

3. Alwaysbesureofyourfooting.A slip andfall cancause

seriouspersonalinjury.If youfeelyouarelosingyour

balance,releasethe bladecontrolhandleimmediately,and

the bladewillstop rotatingwithin 3seconds.

Do Not:

1. Donot mowneardrop-offs,ditchesorembankments,you

could loseyourfootingor balance.

2. Donot mowslopesgreaterthan15degreesasshownon

the slopegauge.

3. Donot mowon wetgrass.Unstablefootingcouldcause

slipping.

Service

Safe HandlingOf Gasoline:

1. To avoidpersonalinjury or propertydamageuseextreme

carein handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable

andthevaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan

occurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyourclothes

whichcanignite.

2. Washyourskinand changeclothesimmediately.

3. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

4. Neverfill containersinsideavehicleor onatruckor trailer

bedwith aplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe

groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truckortrailer

andrefuelit onthe ground.Ifthisis notpossible,then refuel

suchequipmentonatrailerwitha portablecontainer,rather

thanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.

6. Keepthe nozzlein contactwith therim ofthefueltank or

containeropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingis complete.Do

notusea nozzlelock-opendevice.

7. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources

ofignition.

8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevaporswill

accumulatein the area.

9. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhileengineishot or

running. Allowengineto coolatleasttwominutesbefore

refueling.

10.Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethan1/2inch

belowbottomoffillerneckto providefor fuelexpansion.

11.Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.

12.Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment.

Moveunittoanotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestarting

engine.

13.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containernearanopen

flame,sparkor pilotlightas ona waterheater,space

heater,furnace,clothesdryeror othergasappliances.

14.Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfreeofgrass,leaves,

or otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuel spillageand

removeanyfuel soakeddebris.

15.Allowamowertocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.

General Service:

1. Neverrunanengineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea.

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand

deadlygas.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe

bladeandall movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe

sparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengineto prevent

unintendedstarting.

3. Checkthe bladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequent

intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectbladefor

damage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn)Replacebladewiththe

originalequipmentmanufacture's(O.EM.) bladeonly,listed

inthismanual.Use ofpartswhichdo notmeettheoriginal

equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformance

andcompromisesafety!"

4. Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthebladeorwear

gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.

5. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstight tobesurethe equip-

mentisin safeworkingcondition.

6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperopera-

tionregularly.

7. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stopthe engine,discon-

nectthe sparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengine.

Thoroughlyinspectthe mowerfor anydamage.Repairthe

damagebeforestartingandoperatingthemower.

8. Neverattempttomakeawheelorcuttingheightadjustment

whilethe engineis running.

9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail

shieldaresubjecttowear anddamagewhichcould expose

movingpartsorallow objectsto bethrown.Forsafety

protection,frequentlycheckcomponentsand replaceim-

mediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)

partsonly,listedin thismanual.'Use of partswhichdo

not meettheoriginalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto

improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

10.Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedthe

engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperating

speedoftheengine.

11.Maintainor replacesafetylabels,asnecessary.

12.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulations.Improper

disposaloffluidsandmaterialscanharmtheenvironment.

endanger the personaU

safety and!or property

uaUbeforeattemptingto

HEED iTS WARNmNG!

Your ResponsibiJity

and onthe machine,

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with the handUein the

the lowerhandUemust

Step 1

Step 2

mowerisheldin anuprightpositionbya retainer,

Removethe retainerasfollows:

a, Push chutedeflectoruptowardsengine,Holding

deflectorinthis position,removetheretainerand

discard,SeeStep1,

b, Lowerthechutedeflectorcarefullykeepingyour

fingersoutoftheway,

WARNiNG:The chute retainer

must be removed and discarded

before operating the mower.

2, Performthefollowingsequenceforhandlesetup:

a, LifttheupperhandleupfromfoldedpositionAand

pullittoextendedpositionB followingthearrowin

Step2,Thehandleshouldclickintothisposition,

b, Makesurethecarriageboltisseatedproperly

inthe handle,Tightenwingnutssecuringupper

handletothelowerhandle

3, If satisfiedwith heightof handle,tightenwingnuts

attheendsofthelowerhandleshownin Step3,For

convenienceofoperating,youmayadiustthehandle

heightasfollows:

a, RemovethewingnutsshowninStep3and remove

thelowerhandle,

b, Positioneachhandlebracketstudintothetophole

inthe lowerhandle,SeeStep3 inset,

c, Tightenthewingnuts,

Insertpostoncane ties intoholesprovidedon the

lowerhandle,Pullcane tietightandtrimexcess,See

Step4,

The chuteretainer

must be removedand

This unit isShipped

as instructedinthe

accompanying engine

OPeiatingYOUrmower:

Step 3 Step 4

c, Slipstarterropeintotheropeguide,Tightenrope

guidewingnut,PositionC,

6, Installwheelsasfollowsin Step6:

a, Usinghardwarefromhardwarepack,securethe

wheeltothedeckasshowninStep6,Thesmall

bellwashershouldbeinstalledwiththecrown

sidefacingthewheel,

b, Securethewheeltothedeckwiththelargebell

washerandnut,Repeatonothersides,

7, Eachwheelcanbeadiustedtochangethecutting

heightofthemower,

a, Removethecarriageboltsand relatedhardware

fromthewheelsasshowninStep7,

b, Reattachthewheelswithcarriageboltsin oneof

thethreeavailableholeson thedeck,Remember

toattachALLwheelsatthesamerelativeposition

toensurean evencut,Refertoinstructionsfor

attachingthewheelsinthepreviousstep,Fora

highercuttingheight,usethelowerhole;fora

lowercuttingheight,usetheupperhole,

8, If yourmowerisequippedwithan optionalmulching

baffle,installitontherightsideofthedeck,Follow

thesequenceindicatedhere,

a, Lift upandholdtheside-dischargechutedeflector

andinsertbottomlipofthemulchingbaffleinside

thechuteopening,SeeStep8,

b, Snaphooksofthemulchingbaffleoverthehinge

pinofthechutedeflector,Thehooksmustsnap

intoplaceon thehingepin,lockingthemulching

bafflefirmlyontothemower,Releasethechute

deflector,

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Step 8

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

WHEEL iNSTALL

Steps

The holesin the deck

)rovidethree cutting

heights.Use the same

holefor all fourwheels

vhenassembling.

CUTTINGHEIGHT

Step7

All wheelsmust be

)lacedinthesame

relativeposition. For

roughor unevenlawns.

movethe wheelsto a

higher position.This

grass.

MULCHING BAFFLE

(if so equipped)

Step 8

For properassembly,

chute opening before

placing hooks overthe

hinge pin.

IMPORTANT

This unitis shipped

oil in the engine. Fill

up gasolineand oil

as instructedinthe

accompanyingengine

manual BEFORE

operating yourmower.

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¥ourLaWn

This Made control

mechanism isa

safety device. Never

attempt to bypass its

operations.

Use extreme care

when handling

gasoline. Gasoline is

extremely flammable

and the vapors are

explosive. Never fuel

the machine indoors

or while the engine

is hot or running.

Extinguish cigarettes,

cigars, pipes and

other sources of

ignition.

Know Your Lawn Mower

Blade Control

Recoil

Starter-----)

Starter

Rope

Oil Fill

Chute

Baffle

Gasoline Fill

Figure 1

Now that you have set up your lawn mower for

operation, get acquainted with its controls and

features. These are described below and illustrated

this page. This knowledge will allow you to use your

new equipment to its fullest potential.

Blade Control

The blade control is attached to the upper handle of

the mower. Depress the blade control to operate the

unit. Release it to stop engine and blade.

WARNiNG:This blade control

mechanism is a safety device.

Never attempt to bypass its

operations.

Chute Deflector

The chute deflector discharges grass clippings

beside each cutting lap.

Mulching Baffle (If so equipped)

The mulching baffle is used to recirculate grass

clippings back to the [awn. Attach it as instructed on

page 7 of this manual.

Recoil Starter

The recoil starter is attached to the right upper han-

dle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter

rope to start the unit.

Gas and Oil Fill-Up

1, Check oil level and add oil if necessary, Follow engine

manual for this, See Figure 1 above for location of the

oil fill

2, Service engine with gasoline as instructed in engine

manual See Figure 1 above for location ofgas cap,

WARNING: Use extreme care

when handlinggasoline. Gasoline

is extremely flammable and the

vapors are explosive. Never fuel

the machine indoors or while the

engine is hotor running. Extin-

guish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and

other sources of ignition.

into the eyes, which can damage

your eyes severely. Nways wear

safety gJasses while operating

the mower, or whiJe performing

any adjustments or repairs on it.

Starting Engine

WARNING: Be sure no one other

than the operator is standing

near the lawnmower whiJe

starting engine or operating

mower. Never run engine indoors

or in enclosed, poorly ventilated

areas. Engine 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.

1, Pushprimerthreetimes,Waitabouttwoseconds

betweeneachpush,SeeFigure2,Intemperature

around55° For below,primefivetimes,Donotprime

to restarta warmengine,

2, Standingbehindthemower,squeezetheblade

controlagainst upperhandle,SeeFigure2,

3, Holdingthesetwo handlestogetherfirmly,grasp

recoilstarterhandleand pullropeoutwitha rapid,

continuous,fullarmstroke,SeeFigure2,Keeping

a firmgripon thestarterhandle,lettheroperewind

slowly,Repeatuntilenginecranks,Lettherope

rewindeachtimeslowly,

Stopping Engine

1, Releasebladecontroltostoptheengineandblade,

2, Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand

groundagainsttheengine,

Using Your Lawn Mower

Be surethe lawn isclear of stones,sticks,wire,or

other objects which could damage the Iawn mower

or the engine.Such objects could be accidentIy

thrown bythe mower in any direction and cause

serious personal injury to the operator and others.

Figure 2

WARNING: if you strike a foreign

object, stop the engine. Remove

wire from the spark plug, thor-

ougNy inspect the mower for any

damage, and repair the damage

before restarting and operating

the mower. Extensive vibration

of the mower during operation is

an indication of damage. The unit

should be promptly inspected

and repaired.

Operating Tips

1, Forbestresults,donotcutwetgrass,

2, Newgrass,thickgrass,or wetgrassmayrequirea

narrowercut,

3, Fora healthierlawn,nevercutoff morethanone4hird

of thetotal lengthofthegrass,

4, Yourlawnshouldbe cutin thefallas longasthere

isgrowth,

5, Foreffectivemulching,do notcutwetgrass,

6, Adiustgroundspeedaccordingto conditionof lawn,

7, ifthegrasshasbeenallowedtogrowinexcessof4

inches,mulchingisnotrecommended,Mowusing

thesidedischargeto reducethegrassheightto3-1/4

inchesor lessbeforemulching,

Be sure no one other

thontheopeiatoi

standing near the lawn

mower wNle starting

engine or operating

mower. Never run

eng ne ndoors or

In eric osed, poor y

ventilated areas,

g!ne exhaust contains

carbon monoxide, an

odorlessand deadly

gasl Keep hands, feet,

hair and loose clothim

°WayfromanymOv n

parts Onengine and

Lubricate these

\'_.,.. \\ points before

Figure 3

Air Filter

SparkPlug

Wire

Figure 4

General Recommendations

1, Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming

anymaintenance,

2, Thewarrantyon thislawnmowerdoesnotcover

itemsthathavebeensubjectedtooperatorabuse

or negligence,Toreceivefullvaluefromwarranty,

operatormustmaintainthe lawnmoweras

instructedhere,

3, Changingof engine=governedspeedwillvoid

enginewarranty,

4, Alladiustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce

eachseason,

5, Periodicallycheckallfastenersand makesurethese

aretight,

WARNING: Always stop engine,

disconnect spark plug, and

ground against engine before

cleaning, lubricating or doing

any kind of maintenance on your

machine.

Lubrication

1, Lubricatepivotpointsonthe bladecontrolatleast

oncea seasonwithlightoil,Thebladecontrolmust

operatefreelyin bothdirections,SeeFigure3,

2, Lubricatethewheelsatleastoncea seasonwith

lightoil (ormotoroil),If wheelsareremovedforany

reason,lubricatesurfaceoftheaxleboltandinner

surfaceofthewheelwithlightoil SeeFigure3,

3, Lubricatethetorsionspringandpivotpointonthe

chutedeflectorperiodicallywith lightoilto prevent

rust,SeeFigure3,

4, Followtheaccompanyingenginemanualforlubrica-

tionscheduleandinstructionforenginelubrication,

Engine Care

1, Changetheengineoil regularly,asinstructedinthe

enginemanual,Checkoil levelbeforestartingengine

everytime,

2, Serviceaircleanerevery25 hoursundernormal

conditions,Toservicetheair cleaner,referto the

separateenginemanualpackedwithyourunit,

3, Cleanthesparkplugandresetthegapto,030"at

leastoncea season,Refertotheenginemanualfor

correctsparkplugtype,Referto Figure4,

Mower Care

Clean underside of the mower deck after each

use to prevent build-up of grass clippings or other

debris=Follow steps below forthis job=

1, Disconnectsparkplugwire,Draingasolinefrom lawn

mower,or placea pieceofplasticunderthegascap

SeeFigure4,

2, Tipthe mowersothatit restsonthe housing,Keep

thesidewiththeaircleanerfacingup,Holdthe

mowerfirmly,

WARNING: Never tip the mower

more than 90 degrees in any

directions and do not leave the

mower tipped for any tength of

time. Oil can drain intothe upper

part of the engine causing a

starting problem.

3, Scrapeand cleanthe undersideofthedeckwitha

suitabletool Donotspraywithwater,

4, Putthemowerbackon itswheelsontheground,If

youhad putplasticunderthegascapearlier,make

sureto removeit now,

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B_ade Care

WARNING: When removing the

cutting blade for sharpening or

replacement, protect your hands

with a pair of heavy gloves or use

a heavy rag to hold the blade.

Periodicallyinspectthebladeadapterforcracks,

especiallyifyoustrikea foreignobject,Replacewhen

necessary,Followthestepsbelowforbladeservice,

1, Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplug,Turn

moweronits sidemakingsurethattheair filterand

thecarburetorareup,

2, Removetheboltandthebladebellsupportwhich

holdthebladeandthebladeadaptertotheengine

crankshaft,SeeFigure5,

3, Removebladeandadapterfromthecrankshaft,

4, Thebladecanbesharpenedwithafileor ona

grindingwheel Donotattempttosharpentheblade

whileit isstillonthe mower,

5, Whensharpeningtheblade,followtheodginalangle

ofgrind,Grindeachcuttingedgeequallytokeepthe

bladebalanced,

6, Removebladefromtheadapterfortestingbalance,

7, Balancethebladeon a roundshaftscrewdriverto

check,Removemetalfromtheheavysideuntilit

balancesevenly,

WARNING: An unbalanced blade

will cause excessive vibration

when rotating at high speeds.

It may cause damage to mower,

and could break causing per°

sonal injury.

8, Lubricatetheenginecrankshaftandtheinnersurface

ofthebladeadapterwithlightoil Slidetheblade

adapterontotheenginecrankshaft,

9, Placethebladeon theadaptersuchthattheside

oftheblademarked"Bottom"(orwithpartnumber)

facesgroundwhenthemowerisintheoperating

position,Makesurethatthebladeisalignedand

seatedon bladeadapterflanges,

10,Placebladebellsupportontheblade,Alignnotches

onthebladebellsupportwithsmallholesin blade,

11,Replacehexboltandtightenhexbolttotorque:450

in,Ibs,min,,600 in,Ibs,max,

Toensuresafeoperationofyourmower,periodically

checkthebladeboltforcorrecttorque,

,.. J

Figure 5

Off-Season Storage

Thefollowingstepsshouldbetakentoprepareyourlawn

mowerforstorage,

1, Cleanandlubricatemowerthoroughlyasdescribedin

thelubricationinstructions,

2, Wedo notrecommendtheuseofa pressurewasher

or gardenhosetocleanyourunit,

3, Refertoenginemanualforcorrectengine

storageinstructions,

4, Coatmower'scuttingbladewithchassisgreaseto

preventrusting,

5, Storemowerina dry,cleanarea,Donotstorenextto

corrosivematerials,suchasfertilizer,

Whenstoringanytypeofpowerequipmentina poorly

ventilatedor metalstorageshed,careshouldbetakento

rust-prooftheequipment,Usinga lightoilor silicone,coat

theequipment,especiallycanes andallmovingpartsof

yourlawnmowerbeforestorage,

WARNING

When removing

the cutting blade

for sharpening or

replacement, protect

your handswith a

pair of heavy gloves

or use a heavy rag to

hold the blade.

An unbalanced blade

wilJ cause excessive

vibrationwhen rotat-

ing at high speeds. It

maycause damage

to mower, and could

break causing per-

sonal injury.

theminoradjustments

/istedhere, contact

an authorized service

dea/e

Problem

Cause

Remedy

7. Waita fewminutestorestart,but

. . do notprime.

Engineruns erratic 1. Sparkplugwireloose. 1. Connectandtightenspark

plugwire.

2. Blockedfuellineor stalefuel 2. Cleanfuelline;filltankwithclean,

freshgasoline.

3. Ventingascapplugged. 3. Clearvent.

4. Waterordirt infuelsystem. 4. Drainfueltank.Refillwith

freshfuel

5. Dirtyaircleaner. 5. Refertoenginemanual

6. Carburetoroutofadjustment. 6. Refertoenginemanual

Engineoverheats !. Engineoil levellow 1. Fillcrankcasewithproperoi.

J 2 Airflowrestricted. 2. Removeblowerhousing

andclean.

.o 3. Carburetornotadjustedproperly. . 3. Referto enginemanual.

Occasionalskips 1. Sparkpluggaptooclose. 1. Adjustgapto.030".

(hesitates)at 2. Carburetoridlemixtureadjustment 2. Refertoenginemanual

highspeed improperlyset.

3. Dirtyaircleaner. 3. Referto enginemanual

Excessive

Vibration

Uneven cut

1. Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced.

2. Bentcuttingblade.

1. Wheelsnotpositionedcorrectly.

2. Dullblade.

1. Tightenbladeandadapter.

Balanceblade.

2. Seean authorizedservicedealer.

1. Placeallfourwheelsinsame

heightposition.

2. Sharpenor replaceblade.

1 17032A ChuteHinge

17098 HingeC@

3 687-02145 HandleBracketAssembly-RH

687-02144 HandleBracketAssembly-LH

5 787-01084A DeckAssembly,22"

6 712-3017 HexNut,3/8-16

7 731-0981At Hubcap- RadiaISpoke(NotShown)

720-0249t Hubcap-Gray(Not Shown)

8 710-0216 HexCapScrew3/8-16x,75

!, ............

710-0599 TT Screw1/4-20x0,5"

710-0654A TT Screw3/8-16x 1,0

11 710-1044 , HexCapScrew3/8-24x 1,5

CarriageBolt 5/16-18x2,0

EyeBolt

LockNut3/8-16

WingNut

17 UpperHandle

18 CableTie

TrailShield

, MulchingBaffle

HingedChuteDeflectorAssembly

LowerHandle

TorsionSpring

Wheel,7 x 1,5,StaFDiamGray

,lWheel,8 x 1,8,SpokeBarGray

Wheel,8 x 1,75,SlotBarGray

BladeAdapter

BellWasher,265IDx ,75OD

SaddleWasher,320[Dx ,93OD

29 736-0105 BellWasher,,375x,870x ,063

}, ..............

736-0331 BellWasher,,390x 1,13x ,062

31 738-0533 ShoulderScrew,,498x 1,635

32 747q161A Bade Control

StandardBlade,22"

742-0742At, MulchingBlade,22"

34 746-0957 i BladeControICable-37,25"

............746-0554 BladeControlCable-40,5

746-0555 BladeControlCaNe- 55"

................. ,3

..........................................................................................................................

t Jfequipped

710-1174

710-1205

14 712-0431

720-0279

720-0284

749qO92A

725-0157

19 731-04019

731-04197t

731qO34B

22 749-04037

732-1014

24 734-04063

734-1987

734-1781

25 748-0376C

736-0270

27 736-0451

Parts List

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}arts, contact 1-800-

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The limitedwarrantyset forthbelowisgivenbyMTDLLCwithrespectto

newmerchandisepurchasedandusedin theUnitedStates,its posses_

sionsandterritories.

"MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsin materialandworkmanship

fora periodoftwo (2)yearscommencingonthedateoforiginalpurchase

andwill,atits option,repairor replace,freeofcharge,anypartfoundto

bedefectivein materialsor workmanship.This limitedwarrantyshallonly

applyifthis producthasbeenoperatedandmaintainedinaccordance

withtheOperator'sManualfurnishedwiththeproduct,and hasnotbeen

subiectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,negbct,accident,improper

maintenance,alteration,vandaBm,theft,fire,water,ordamagebecause

ofotherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromtheinstallationor

useofanypart,accessoryor attachmentnotapprovedbyMTDforuse

withtheproduct(s)coveredbythis manualwillvoidyourwarrantyasto

anyresultingdamage.

Normalwearpartsarewarrantedtobefreefromdefectsinmaterialand

workmanshipfora periodofthirty(30)daysfromthedateofpurchase.

Normalwearpartsin@de, butarenotlimitedto itemssuchas: batteries,

belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,snow

throwerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.

NOW TO OBTAmNSERVICE: Warrantyservice is available,WITH

PROOFOF PURCHASE,through your localauthorized service

deabr. Tolocatethe dealer inyourarea, check yourYellowPages,or

contact MTD LLCat RO. Box361131,Cbveland, Ohio 44136-0019,or

call 1-800-800-7310or 1430-220-4683 or log on to our Website at

www.mtdproducts.com.

This limitedwarrantydoesnot providecoverageinthefollowingcases:

a. Theengineorcomponentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya

separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Refertoapplbabb manufacturer's

warrantyfortermsandconditions.

b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershaveaseparateoneyear

warranty.

c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchaslubricants,filters,blade

sharpening,tune_ups,brakeadiustments,clutchadiustments,deck

adiustments,andnormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishdueto use

orexposure,

d, Serviceeompbtedbysomeoneotherthanan authorizedservice

dealer,

e, MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor exported

outsideofthe UnitedStates,itspossessionsandterritories,except

thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsofexportdistribution,

f, Replacementpartsthatare notgenuineMTDparts,

g, TransportationchargesandservicecaB,

Noimplied warranty, including anyimplied warrantyof merchant°

ability offitness for a particular purpose, applies after the applicable

period of express written warranty aboveasto the parts as identi-

fied. Noother express warranty, whether written or oral, exceptas

mentioned above,given by anyperson or entity, includinga dealer

or retailer, with respect to anyproduct, shall bind MTD.Duringthe

period of the warranty,the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement

of the product as set forth above.

The provisions as set forth inthis warranty provide the sole and

exclusive remedyarising from the sale. MTDshall not beliable

for incidental or consequential lossor damageincluding, without

limitation, expensesincurred for substitute or replacementlawncare

services or for rental expensesto temporarily replacea warranted

product.

Somestatesdo notabw theexclusionor limitationofincidentalor

consequentialdamages,or limitationson howlonganimplbd warranty

lasts,sotheaboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

in noeventshallrecoveryofanykindbegreaterthantheamountofthe

purchasepriceoftheproductsold.Alteration of safety features of the

product shall void this warranty. Youassumetheriskandliabilityfor

loss,damage,or iniurytoyouandyourpropertyand/ortoothersandtheir

propertyarisingoutofthemisuseor inabilitytousetheproduct.

This limitedwarrantyshallnotextendto anyoneotherthantheoriginal

purchaseror tothepersonforwhomitwaspurchasedasa gift.

HOWSTATELAWRELATESTOTHISWARRANTY: Thislimitedwar_

rantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights

whichvaryfromstatetostate,

IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofofPurchasetoobtain

warrantycoverage,

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