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Model034Dshown
22=inch Rotary Mower- Model Series 030
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresterisused,itshouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester
forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
FORMNO.769-00901B
01/24/2006
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower, it will help 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 ............................ 12
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 14
Troubleshooting ................................................ 16
Safety Labels .................................................... 17
Parts List ........................................................... 18
Warranty ............................................ Back Cover
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREASSEMBLINGYOURNEW EQUIPMENT,please
locatethe model plateon the equipmentandcopy the infor-
mationto thesample modelplate providedto theright.You
can locatethe modelplate by standingatthe operatingposi-
tion and lookingdown atthe rear ofthe deck. This information
will be necessaryto usethemanufacturer'swebsite, to obtain
assistancefromthe CustomerSupportDepartment,orwhen
contactingan authorizedservice dealer.
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Model Number
www.mtdproducts.corn
Serial Number
MTD LLC
P.O= BOX 361131
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
330-220-4683
800-800-731 0
Customer Support
Please do IVOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first
contacting Customer Support.
Ifyou havedifficultyassemblingthis productor haveany questionsregardingthe controls, operation,or maintenanceof this
unit,youcan seek helpfrom theexperts. Choosefromthe optionsbelow:
Visit www.mtdproducts.com. Click the Service& Supportmenu option.
MTD _n_er#ati_e_ Awa_g Wi_ni¢-_ Prod_f_ O#r Compalr_'y
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The enginemanufactureris responsiblefor all engine-relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating,specifica-
tions,warranty,and service. Please refertothe engine manufacturer's0wner's/0perator's Manual, 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 ofyourselfandothers.
Readandfollowall
instructionsinthis
manualbeforeat-
temptingto operate
i this machine.Failure
I to complywiththese
instructionsmay result
i inpersonalinjury.When
youseethis symbol.
i HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
ofthis powermachine
to personswho read,
_understand
ano followthe warnings
and instructions
inthis manual
and on the machine.
WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of itsconstituents,andcertain vehiclecompo-
nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancerand
birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: Thismachinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operation in this
manual.As with anytypeof powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe part ofthe operatorcan
result inseriousinjury.This machine iscapableof amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.
Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injury ordeath.
Children
Tragicaccidentscanoccurifoperatorisnotalertto presence
ofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtomowerand mowing
activity.Theydonot understandthedangers.Neverassume
thatchildrenwill remainwhereyoulastsawthem.
1. Keepchildrenoutofthe mowingareaand underwatchful
careofa responsibleadultotherthanthe operator.
2. Bealertandturnmoweroffif achildentersthearea.
3. Beforeandwhilemovingbackwards,lookbehindanddown
forsmallchildren.
4. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,
doorways,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscure
yourvisionofachildwhomayrunintothe mower.
5. Keepchildrenawayfromhotor runningengines.Theycan
sufferburnsfroma hotmuffler.
6. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operateapower
mower.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand
understandoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthis
manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbyaparent.
General Operation
1. Readthisoperator'smanualcarefullyin its entiretybefore
attemptingtoassemblethismachine.Read,understand,
andfollowall instructionsonthe machineandin the
manual(s)beforeoperation.Becompletelyfamiliarwith
thecontrolsandthe properuseofthis machinebefore
operatingit. Keepthis manualinasafeplaceforfuture
andregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.
2. Thismachineisa precisionpieceof powerequipment,
nota plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all
times.Yourunithas beendesignedto performonejob: to
mowgrass.Do notuseit foranyotherpurpose.
3. Neverallow childrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis
machine.Children14yearsoldand overshouldreadand
understandthe instructionsinthismanualandshould
betrainedand supervisedby a parent.Onlyresponsible
individualswhoarefamiliarwiththeserulesofsafe
operationshouldbeallowedto usethismachine.
4. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto
beused.Removeall stones,sticks,wire,bones,toys
andotherforeignobjects,whichcouldbetrippedoveror
pickedupandthrownbythe blade.Thrownobjectscan
causeseriouspersonalinjury.Planyourmowingpattern
toavoiddischargeofmaterialtowardroads,sidewalks,
bystandersandthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterial
againsta wallor obstruction,whichmaycausedischarged
materialto ricochetbacktowardthe operator.
5. Tohelpavoidbladecontactorathrownobjectinjury,
stayinoperatorzonebehindhandlesand keepchildren,
bystanders,helpersandpetsatleast75feetfrom mower
whileit is inoperation.Stop machineifanyoneenters
area.
6. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringopera-
tionandwhile performinganadjustmentor repairtoprotect
youreyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseserious
injurytothe eyes.
7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesand close-fitting
slacksandshirts. Shirtsandpantsthatcoverthe armsand
legsandsteel-toedshoesarerecommended.Neveroperate
thismachineinbarefeet,sandals,slipperyor light-weight
(e.g.canvas)shoes.
8. Donotputhandsorfeet nearrotatingpartsor undercutting
deck.Contactwithbladecanamputatehandsandfeet.
9. Amissingor damageddischargecovercancause blade
contactor thrownobjectinjuries.
10.Manyinjuriesoccurasa resultofthe mowerbeingpulled
overthefoot duringafall causedbyslippingor tripping.
Do notholdontothe mowerifyouarefalling;releasethe
handleimmediately.
11.Neverpullthe mowerbacktowardyouwhileyouare
walking.Ifyoumustbackthemowerawayfroma wallor
obstructionfirstlookdownand behindtoavoidtrippingand
thenfollowthesesteps:
a. Stepbackfrommowertofully extendyourarms.
b. Besureyouarewellbalancedwithsurefooting.
c. Pullthe mowerbackslowly,no morethanhalfway
towardyou.
d. Repeatthesestepsas needed.
12.Do notoperatethe mowerwhileunderthe influenceof
alcoholordrugs.
13.Do notengagetheself-propelledmechanismon unitsso
equippedwhilestartingengine.
14.Thebladecontrolhandleisa safetydevice.Neverattempt
tobypassitsoperation.Doingso makesthe safetydevice
inoperativeandmayresultin personalinjurythrough
contactwiththe rotatingblade.Thebladecontrolhandle
mustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomatically
returntothe disengagedpositionwhenreleased.
15.Neveroperatethe mowerinwetgrass.Alwaysbesureof
yourfooting. A slipand fallcancauseseriouspersonal
injury.If youfeelyouarelosingyourfooting,releasethe
bladecontrolhandleimmediatelyandthe bladewillstop
rotatingwithinthreeseconds.
16.Mowonlyin daylightor goodartificiallight.Walk,neverrun.
17.Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor roads.
18.Iftheequipmentshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe
engineandcheckimmediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationis
generallya warningoftrouble.
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19.Shuttheengineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto a
completestopbeforeremovingthe grasscatcheror unclog-
ging thechute.
The cuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefor afewsecondsafter
the engineisshutoff. Neverplaceany partofthe bodyin
the bladearea untilyouaresurethe bladehasstopped
rotating.
20. Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrail shield,discharge
cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandleor othersafety
protectivedevicesin placeandworking.Neveroperate
mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failuretodo socan
resultin personalinjury.
21. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causeaburn.Do
nottouch.
22.Onlyusepartsandaccessoriesmadeforthismachineby
manufacturer.Failuretodo socanresultinpersonalinjury.
23. Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,
usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealerfor
assistance.Telephone1-800-800-7310forthe nameofyour
nearestdealer.
Slope Operation
Slopesarea majorfactorrelatedto slipandfallaccidents,which
can resultinsevereinjury.Operationonslopesrequiresextra
caution.Ifyoufeeluneasyon aslope,do notmowit.Foryour
safety,usetheslopegaugeincludedaspartofthismanualto
measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisunitonaslopedor hilly
area.Iftheslopeisgreaterthan15degrees,donot mowit.
Do:
1. Mowacrossthefaceofslopes;neverupanddown.Exercise
extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.
2. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks, hiddenobjects,or bumpswhich
can causeyouto slipor trip.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
3. Alwaysbesureofyourfooting.A slip andfall cancause
seriouspersonalinjury.If youfeelyouarelosingyour
balance,releasethe bladecontrolhandleimmediately,and
the bladewill stoprotatingwithin3seconds.
Do Not:
1. Donot mowneardrop-offs,ditchesorembankments,you
could loseyourfootingorbalance.
2. Donot mowslopesgreaterthan 15degreesasshownon
the slopegauge.
3. Donot mowon wetgrass.Unstablefootingcouldcause
slipping.
Service
Safe HandlingOf Gasoline:
1. To avoidpersonalinjury orpropertydamageuseextreme
care inhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable
andthevaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan
occurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselforyourclothes,
whichcanignite.
2. Washyourskin andchangeclothesimmediately.
3. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
4. Neverfillcontainersinsideavehicleoron atruckor trailer
bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson the
groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.
5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truckortrailer
andrefuelit onthe ground.Ifthisis notpossible,thenrefuel
suchequipmentonatrailerwitha portablecontainer,rather
thanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.
6. Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththe rimofthefueltank or
containeropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingis complete.Do
notusea nozzlelock-opendevice.
7. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesand othersources
ofignition.
8. Neverfuel machineindoorbecauseflammablevaporswill
accumulatein thearea.
9. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhileengineishot or
running. Allowengineto coolatleasttwominutesbefore
refueling.
10.Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethanY2inch
belowbottomoffiller neckto provideforfuelexpansion.
11.Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
12.Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeitoff theengineand equipment.
Moveunittoanotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestarting
engine.
13.Neverstorethemachineorfuel containernearanopen
flame,sparkor pilotlightas ona waterheater,space
heater,furnace,clothesdryeror othergasappliances.
14.Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfreeofgrass,leaves,
orother debrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuelspillageand
removeanyfuel soakeddebris.
15.Allowamowertocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.
GeneralService:
1. Neverrunanengineindoorsorin apoorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessand
deadlygas.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe
bladeandall movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe
sparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
3. Checkthe bladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequent
intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectbladefor
damage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn)Replacebladewiththe
originalequipmentmanufacture's(O.E.M.)bladeonly,listed
inthismanual."Useof partswhichdo notmeetthe original
equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformance
andcompromisesafety!"
4. Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthebladeor wear
gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
5. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstightto besurethe equip-
mentis insafeworkingcondition.
6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperopera-
tionregularly.
7. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stopthe engine,discon-
nectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengine.
Thoroughlyinspectthe mowerforanydamage.Repairthe
damagebeforestartingandoperatingthe mower.
8. Neverattemptto makeawheelor cuttingheightadjustment
whiletheengineis running.
9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail
shieldaresubjecttowear anddamagewhichcould expose
movingpartsor allowobjectsto bethrown.Forsafety
protection,frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplaceim-
mediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)
partsonly,listedinthis manual."Useofpartswhichdo
notmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
10.Do notchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-revthe
engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperating
speedoftheengine.
11.Maintainor replacesafetylabels,asnecessary.
12.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulations.Improper
disposaloffluidsandmaterialscanharmtheenvironment.
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Operation
WARNING
Thissymbol points
out importantsafety
instructions,which if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
safety and/or property
of yourselfand others.
Readand followall
instructions inthis man-
ual beforeattemptingto
operatethis machine.
Failureto comply with
these instructionsmay
result inpersonalinjury.
Whenyou seethis
symbol.
HEED IT'S WARNING!
YourResponsibility
Restrictthe use
of this powermachine
to personswho read.
understand
and followthe warnings
and instructions
in this manua
and onthe machine.
Loose Parts
Cartoncontentsinclude:wheels,handles(upper&lower),bladecontrolhandle,chutedeflector,anda hardware
pack.Becertaintoremoveall loosepartsbeforediscardingthecarton.Forconvenienceofassembly,identifyand
separatethepiecesin thehardwarepackaccordingto Figure3-1below.A setofadjustablewrencheswillbe needed
forassembly.
Adjustment
Referenceto right, left
front, or backof the
lawnmower is from
the operatingposition
only, unlessotherwise
stated.
IMPORTANT:
This unit isshipped
without gasolineor oil
in theengine. Fill up
gasolineand oil as
instructedinthe accom-
panyingengine manual
BEFOREoperatingyour
mower.
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Blade Control *blade
control may
Handle* be detached
UpperHandle
LowerHandle
Figure3-2:Theupperandlowerhandles.
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Figure3-3:Attachthelowerhandletothe bracketsondeck.
Spark Plug Wire
Disconnectsparkplugwirefromthesparkplugand
groundit againsttheengine.If engineisequippedwitha
rubberboot,attachrubberboottoa bolton theengine.
Thiswillpreventtheenginefromfiringduringassembly.
Attaching The Handles
Thelowerhandlehastwo flatendswiththreeholeseach,
onesmallandtwolarge.Theupperhandlehasindented
endswithone holeand mayhavethebladecontrol
handleattached,Figure3-2.
Attaching Lower Handle
NOTE:Usethe hardwarein Group 1 toattachthelower
handle.
1. Placethelowerhandleoverthehandlebracket
assembliesandpositioneachbracketstudintothe
topor bottomhole,Figure3-3.
2. Securewiththestarknobs,Figure3-3.Eachsideof
thelowerhandlemustbe positionedontothestudat
thesameposition.
Attaching Upper Handle
NOTE:Usethe hardwarein Group 2 toattachtheupper
handle.
1. Placetheupperhandleinpositionoverthelower
handlekeepingthe bladecontrolhandlefacingup.
2. Securetheupperhandletothelowerhandleusingthe
carriageboltsandstar knobs,Figure3-4.Makesure
thatthecarriageboltheadsgoon theoutsideofthe
handle.
Referenceto right,left,
front, or backof the
lawn mower isfrom
theoperating position
only,unlessotherwise
stated.
Figure3-4:Attachtheupperhandletothelowerhandle.
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-- Attaching Blade Control
Curve, E., Ifthebladecontrolhandlebecamedisplacedeitherduring
cableis attachedtothe
enginefrom the factory.
Youwill needto attach
thefree endof the cable
o the upper handle.
Figure3-5:Installthe bladecontrolhandle(ifneeded).
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Figure3-6:Attachthe bladecontrolcable.
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Figure3-7:Securecabletolowerhandleusingacabletie.
shippingorduringassembly,reassembleitnow.Ifthe
bladecontrolhandleisfirmlyinplace,youmayproceedto
thenextstep.
1. Insertthecurvedendofthebladecontrolhandleinto
therighthole,StepA Figure3-5.Squeezethehandle
in andinsertthestraightendof thebladecontrol
handleintothe leftholeoftheupperhandle,StepB
Figure3-5.
2. Squeezethebladecontrolhandleagainsttheupper
handletocheckforproperassembly.Theholeinthe
bladecontrolhandlemustbeon theleftsideandthe
controlhandlemusttouchtheupperhandlewhen
squeezed.
Attaching Blade Control
Cable
1. Routethecableunderthelowerhandle.Pressthe
snapfittingintotheholeon theupperhandleas
shownin Figure3-6.
2. Hookthe"Z"endof thebladecontrolcableintothe
bladecontrolhandlefromtheoutsidetotheinside,
Figure3-6.
Securing the Cable
NOTE:UsethehardwareinGroup 3 to securetheblade
controlcable.
Thecablemustberoutedproperlytoavoidcontactwith
allsharpedgesand hotsurfaces.Suchcontactsdamage
thecableandrenderthecontrolsinoperative.
1. Securethecabletothelowerleft handlenearthe
baseoftheunitwith acabletie,Figure3-7.Trimoff
-_ anyexcess.
Attaching Wheels
NOTE:UsethehardwareinGroup4 to securethe
wheels.
1. Placethemoweron blocksupoff oftheground.
2. Placethelargertwowheelsonthe rearpivotarm
axlesandsecurewiththeflangedlocknuts,Figure
3-8.
3. Repeatwiththetwo smallerwheelsonthefrontpivot
armaxles,Figure3-8.
4. Removeblocksand putthemoweronground.
IMPORTANT:
Thisunit isshipped
without gasolineor
oil inthe engine. Fill
up gasolineand oil
_sinstructedinthe
accompanyingengine
"nanualBEFORE
operatingyour mower.
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Figure3-8:Installthewheels.
Figure3-9:Installthe chutedeflector.
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1. Aligntheholesonthechutedeflectorwiththe
correspondingholeson thedeck.
2. Securewithself-tappingscrewsandbellwashers
fromundersideofthedeckandupthroughthechute
deflector,Figure3-9.
Attaching Recoil Starter
NOTE:Usethe hardwarein Group 6 tosecuretherecoil
starter.
1. Looselyattachtheropeguidetotheoutsideofthe
upperhandleandthreadthewingnutonlyafew
turns,Figure3-10.Donottighten.
2. Depressthebladecontrolhandle.
3. Pulltherecoilstarteroutoftheengine.
4. Slipthe ropethroughthe ropeguideas shownin
Figure3-10.Tightenthewingnuttosecuretherope
guide.
Reattach The Spark Plug
Wire
Reattachthesparkplugwiretothesparkplug.if engine
isequippedwitha rubberboot,makesuretherubber
bootsnapsdownontothesparkplug.
iMPORTANT:
i This unitisshipped
without gasolineoroil
inthe engine. Fill up
} gasolineand oil as
i instructedinthe accom-
i panyingenginemanual
BEFOREoperatingyour
i mower.
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Figure3-10:Securetherecoilstarter.
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WARNING
Alwaysstop engine,
disconnect spark plug,
and ground against
engine beforeperform-
ing adjustments.
IMPORTANT:
Allwheels must be
placed inthe same
position. Forroughor
uneven lawns,movethe
wheelsto a higher posi-
[ionto preventscalping
of grass.
Adjustments
_l lways stop engine, disconnect
spark plug, and groundagainst
engine before performing
adjustments.
Cutting Height
Eachwheelhasa heightadjustmentlevertochangethe
cuttingheightof themower.
1. Depressthelevertowardsthewheelandslidethe
leverassemblytodesiredpositiontochangethe
cuttingheight,Figure3-11.
IMPORTANT:Allwheelsmustbepositionedatthe
sameheight.
Handle Height
Forconvenienceofoperating,youmayadjustthehandle
heightasfollows:
1. Removethestarterropefromtheropeguide.
2. Removethestar knobsshownin Figure3-12and
removethelowerhandles.
3. Positioneachhandlebracketstudintotheappropriate
holeinthelowerhandle,Figure3-12.Eachendof the
lowerhandlemustbe placedin thesameposition.
4. Attachandtightenthestarknobs.
5. Reinsertstarterropeintoropeguide.Forinstructions,
refertopage9.
Remembertoattachthesparkplugwireaftercompleting
theadjustmentsand beforeoperatingyourmower.
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Figure3-11:Adjustingthe cuttingheight. Figure3-12:Adjustingthehandleheight.
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Your LaWn
Know Your Lawn Mower
BladeControl Handle
RecoilStarter
WARNING
Height
Adjustment
Lever(front
and rear)
This blade con|rol isa
_afety device. Do not
bypass itsoperations.
Useextreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremelyflammable
andthe vapors are
explosive. Neverfuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
ChuteDeflector
Figure4-1:Themaincomponentsonthemower.(Model034Dshown)
Nowthatyouhaveassembledyourlawnmower,it's importanttobecomeaquaintedwithits controlsandfeatures.
Blade Control Handle
Thebladecontrolhandleisattachedtotheupper
handle.Depressand squeezeitagainsttheupper
handletooperatetheunit.Releaseittostoptheengine
andblade.
_ WARNING:This blade control handle is
a safety device. Neverattempt to bypass
itsoperations.
Cutting Height Adjustment
Levers
Oneadjustmentleveris locatedoneachwheelandis
usedtoadjustthecuttingheight.All fourwheelsmustbe
movedtothesameheighttoensurea uniformcut.
Recoil Starter
Therecoilstarterisattachedtotherightupperhandle.
Standbehindtheunit,depressbladecontrol,and pull
therecoilstarterropeto starttheunit.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1. Checkoillevelandaddoil if necessary.Followengine
manualforthis.
2. Servicetheenginewithgasolineasinstructedinthe
enginemanual.
,_ WARNING:Useextremecarewhen
handlinggasoline. Gasolineisextremely
flammableand thevapors are explosive.
Neverfuel the machine indoorsor while the engine is
hot or running.Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.
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_ ARNING:The operationof any lawn
mowercan result in foreign objects being
thrownintothe eyes,whichcandamage
youreyesseverely.Alwayswearsafetyglasses
whileoperatingthe mower orwhileperformingany
adjustmentsor repairsonit.
Starting Engine
_ WARNING:Besurenooneotherthan the
operatorisstandingnearthe lawnmower
whilestarting engineoroperating mower.
Neverrunengine indoorsor inenclosed,poorly
ventilatedareas.Engineexhaustcontainscarbon
monoxide,an odorless and deadly gas.Keephands,
feet, hair and looseclothingaway from any moving
partson engineand lawnmower.
1. Pushprimerthreetimes.Waitabouttwo seconds
betweeneachpush,Figure4-2.Intemperature
around55°Forbelow,primefivetimes.Donotprime
torestarta warmengine.
NOTE:Forthe locationof the primeron yourmower,
refertothe enginemanualshippedwith yourunit.
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3.
Standingbehindthemower,squeezetheblade
controlhandleagainstupperhandle,Figure4-2.
Holdingthesetwohandlestogetherfirmly,grasp
recoilstarterhandleandpull ropeoutwitha rapid,
continuous,fullarmstroke,Figure4-2.Keepinga firm
griponthestarterhandle,letthe roperewindslowly.
Repeatuntilenginecranks.Lettheroperewindeach
timeslowly.
Using Your Lawn Mower
Besurethelawnisclearof stones,sticks,wire,or other
objectswhichcoulddamagethelawnmoweror the
engine.Suchobjectscouldbeaccidentlythrownbythe
mowerin anydirectionandcauseseriouspersonalinjury
totheoperatorandothers.
,_11 WARNING:if youstrikeaforeign object,
stop the engine.Removewire from the
spark plug, thoroughly inspectthemower
for any damage,and repair the damagebefore
restartingand operating the mower.Extensive vibra-
tion of the mowerduring operation isan indicationof
damage.The unit shouldbe promptlyinspectedand
repaired.
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Operating Tips
Forbestresults,do notcutwetgrass.
Newgrass,thickgrass,orwet grassmayrequirea
narrowercut.
Fora healthierlawn,nevercutmorethanone-thirdof
thetotallengthofthegrass.
Yourlawnshouldbecut inthefallaslongasthere
isgrowth.
Adjustgroundspeedaccordingto conditionof lawn.
Figure4-2:Tostartmower,primetheengine,squeezeblade
controlhandle,andpullrecoilstarter.
Stopping Engine
1. Releasebladecontrolhandleto stoptheengineand
theblade.
2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand
groundagainsttheengine.
Your LaWn
Mower
WARNING
The operationof any
lawn mower can result
in foreign objects
being thrown into
the eyes, which can
damage your eyes
severely. Alwayswear
safety glasseswhile
operating the mower,
or while performing
anyadjustments or
repairs on it.
Be sure no one other
than the operator is
standing nearthe lawn
mower while starting
engine or operating
mower.Never run
engineindoors or
in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. En-
gineexhaust contains
carbonmonoxide, 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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WARNING
Always stopengine,
disconnect spark
plug, and ground
against engine before
performingany type
of maintenance on
your machine.
Nevertip the mower
morethan900inany
directionanddonot
leavethe mowertipped
for anylengthoftime.
Oilcandraininto
the upperpartofthe
engine.
NOTE:Donot usea
pressurewasheror
gardenhoseto clean
the mower.These
maycausedamageto
electriccomponents,
spindles,pulleys,bear-
ings,orthe engine.The
useofwaterwUlresult
inshortenedlifeand
reduceserviceability.
Recommendations
Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming
maintenancework.
Thewarrantyon thislawnmowerdoesnotcover
itemsthathavebeensubjectedtooperatorabuse
or negligence.Toreceivefullvaluefromwarranty,
operatormustmaintainthelawnmowerasinstructed
here.
Changingof engine-governedspeedwillvoidengine
warranty.
Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce
eachseason.
_ ARNING:Alwaysstopengine,disconnect
sparkplug, and ground against engine
beforecleaning,lubricating, or performinganykind
of maintenanceon yourmachine.
Lubrication
Lubricatepivotpointsonthe bladecontrolhandleat
leastoncea seasonwithlightoil.Thebladecontrol
mustoperatefreelyinbothdirections,Figure5-1.
Lubricatethewheelsatleastoncea seasonwith
lightoil (or motoroil).Ifwheelsareremovedforany
reason,lubricatesurfaceoftheaxleboltandinner
surfaceofthewheelwithlightoil,Figure5-1.
Lubricatethetorsionspringandpivotpointonthe
chutedeflectorperiodicallywith lightoilto prevent
rust,Figure5-1.
Followtheaccompanyingenginemanualforengine
lubricationscheduleand instructions.
Figure5-1:Lubricationareasonthemower.
Cleaning the Mower
Cleanundersideofthe mowerdeckaftereachuseto
preventbuild-upofgrassclippingsorotherdebris.
_ ARNING:Nevertip the mowermorethan 90°
inany directionand do not leavethe mower
tipped for any length of time. Oil can drainintothe
upper partof the enginecausingastartingproblem.
NOTE:Referto Engine Manualfor location of engine
components.
1. Disconnectsparkplugwire.
2. Draingasolineor placea pieceofplasticunderthegas
cap.
3. Tipthemowersothat itrestsonthehousing.Keep
thesidewiththeaircleanerfacingup.Holdthemower
firmly.
4. Scrapeandcleanthe undersided thedeckwitha
suitabletool.Donotspraywithwater.
5. Putthemowerbackonits wheelsontheground.Ifyou
hadputplasticunderthegascapearlier,makesureto
removeit now.
Blade Care
,_lk WARNING:Whenremovingthe cutting blade
for sharpeningor replacement, protectyour
handswith a pairof heavy gloves or usea heavy rag
to hold the blade.
Periodicallyinspectthebladeadapterforcracks,
especiallyifyoustrikea foreignobject.Replacewhen
necessary.
1. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplug.Turn
moweronitssidemakingsurethat theair filterand the
carburetorareup.
2. Removetheboltandthebladebellsupportwhich
holdthebladeandthebladeadaptertotheengine
crankshaftFigure5-2.
f
Figure5-2:Thebladeandcorrespondinghardware.
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3, Removebladeandadapterfromthecrankshaft,
Figure5-2.
4, Thebladecanbesharpenedwitha fileor ona grind-
ingwheel.Donotattempttosharpenthebladewhile
itis stillonthemower.Whensharpeningtheblade,
followtheoriginalangleofgrind.Grindeachcutting
edgeequallytokeepthebladebalanced,
5. Removebladefromtheadapterandbalanceon a
roundshaftscrewdriverfortestingbalance.Remove
metalfromtheheavysideuntilit balancesevenly.
,_ WARNING:Anunbalanced bladewill
cause
excessivevibration when rotating at high
speeds, it maycause damageto mower and could
breakcausing personal injury.
6. Lubricatetheenginecrankshaftandtheinnersurface
ofthebladeadapterwith lightoil.Slidetheblade
adapterontotheenginecrankshaft.
7. Placethebladeontheadaptersuchthattheside
oftheblademarked"Bottom"(or withpartnumber)
facesgroundwhenthemowerisintheoperating
position.Makesurethat thebladeisalignedand
seatedonbladeadapterflanges.
8. Placebladebellsupporton theblade.Align notches
onthebladebellsupportwithsmallholesinblade.
9. Replacehexboltandtightenhexbolttotorque:450
in.Ibs.rain.,600in.Ibs.max.
Toensuresafeoperationofyourmower,periodically
checkthebladeboltforcorrecttorque.
Off-Season Storage
Thefollowingstepsshouldbetakento prepareyourlawn
mowerforstorage.
Cleanandlubricatemowerthoroughlyasdescribedin
thelubricationinstructions.
Donotusea pressurewasheror gardenhoseto
cleanyourunit.
Refertoenginemanualforcorrectenginestorage
instructions.
Coatmower'scuttingbladewithchassisgreaseto
preventrusting.
Storemowerin adry,cleanarea.Donotstorenextto
corrosivematerials,suchasfertilizer.
Whenstoringanytypeofpowerequipmentin a poorly
ventilatedor metalstorageshed,careshouldbetakento
rust-prooftheequipment.Usinga lightoilor silicone,coat
theequipment,especiallycablesandall movingpartsof
yourlawnmowerbeforestorage.
15
WARNING
When removingthe
cutting blade for
sharpening or replace-
ment, protect your
hands with a pair of
heavy gloves or use a
heavy rag to hold the
blade.
An unbalancedblade
will cause excessive
vibrationwhen rotat-
ing at high speeds, it
may cause damage
to mower and could
break causing per-
sonal injury.
Do not use a pressure
washer or garden
hoseto clean your
unit. These may cause
damage to electric
components, spindles,
pulleys, bearings, or
the engine. The use
of water will result
in shortened life and
reduce serviceability.
repairsbeyond
theminoradjustments
listed here, contact
an authorizedservice
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Problem Cause Remedy
Engine fails to Start i. Blade controldisengaged. Engagebiadecontrol
sparkp!ugwiredisconnected: I conBect WiretoSparkp!ug_
3. Fueltankemptyorstalefuel. 3. FiItankwith clean,freshgasoline.
4. Enginenotchoked. 4. Chokeengineas instructedinthe
OPe[atingYOU[LawnMower section
5: Faultysparkpug 5, Clean,adjustgap,or replace.
6. BloCkedfuel linel 6, cieanfueliinel
7: Engineflooded. 7: Wait afew minutesto iestart,but do
I notprime:
Enginerunserratic 1. Sparkplugwireloose.
2. Blockedfuel lineor stalefuel.
3. Ventingascap plugged.
4. Wateror dirt infuel system.
5. Dirtyair cleaner.
6. Carburetorout ofadjustment.
1. Connectandtightensparkplugwire.
2. Cleanfuelline;filltank withclean,
freshgasoline.
3. Clearvent.
4. Drainfueltank. Refillwithfreshfuel.
5. Refertoenginemanual.
6. Refertoenginemanual.
Engine overheats 1 Engineoil levellow. 1. Fillcrankcasewith properoil.
2....Arfow restrcted I 2 Removeb owerhousngandcean
3. Carburetornotadjustedpropery. 3• Refertoengne manua.
Occasional skips 1. Sparkpluggap tooclose. 1. Adjust gapto .030-inch.
(hesitates) at high speed 2. Carburetoridlemixtureadjustment 2. Referto enginemanual.
improperlyset.
Idles poorly 1. Sparkplugfouled,faultyor gaptoo wide. 1. Resetgapto .030-inchorreplace
sparkp ug.
2 Carburetorimproperlyadjusted 2. Refertoenginemanual.
. 3. Dirtyair cleaner. 3. Referto enginemanual.
Excessive Vibration 1. Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced. 1. Tightenbladeandadapter.Balance
blade.
2. Bentcuttingblade. 2. Seeanauthorizedservicedealer.
Mower will not mulch grass 1 Wetgrass• 1. Donot mowwhengrassiswet wait
untillatertocut.
2. Excessivelyhighgrass. 2. Mowonceata highcuttingheight,
then mowagainatdesiredheightor
I makea narrowercuttingpath.
, 3. Du bade. , 3. Sharpenor replaceblade.
Uneven cut 1. Wheelsnotpositionedcorrectly. 1. Placeallfour wheelsin same
heightposition.
2. Dullblade. 2. Sharpenor replaceblade.
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NOTE:SpeCifications are
SubjeCt to change without
notification or obligation.
!mage s my not reflect your
exact model and are for
[efe[ence purposes oniy:
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1 710-1205 EyeBolt
2 720-0279 WingNut
3 747-1161A BladeControlHandle
4 749-1092A UpperHandle
5 746-0957 BladeControlCable-37.25 inch
746-0946 BladeControlCable-48.25inch
746-1130 BladeControlCable-40.00inch
6 749-04037 LowerHandle
7 725-0157 CableTie
8 787-01097 DeckAssembly22-inch
9 710-0654A TTScrew3/8-16x 1.0
10 748-0376C BiadeAdapter
11 742-0642A StandardBiade22-inch
12 736-0524B BladeBellSupport
13 710-1044 Screw3/8-24x 1.5
14 712-04065 LockNut3/8-16
15 741-0751 HeightAdjusterBearing
16 687-02094 PivotArm
17 687-02051 LeverAssembly
18 736-0741 BeiiWasher.760IDx 1.25OD
19 738-1172 ShoulderScrew
20 734-1988 FrontWheel7 x 1.8
21 710-0599 TT Screw1/4-20x .5
22 736-0270 BellWasher.265IDx .75OD
23 710-0216 Screw3/8-16x .75
24 738-1173 ShoulderScrew
25 734-1987 RearWheel8 x 1.8
26 682-3064 HandleBracketAssemblyRH
682-3065 HandleBracketAssemblyLH
27 720-04072 StarKnob
28 731-04019 Trailshield
29 17098 HingeClip
30 710-1174 CarriageBolt5/16-18x2
31 731-1035B ChuteDeflector
32 732-1014 TorsionSpring
33 17032A ChuteHinge
34 747-0710 HingePin
35 731-1034B HingedChuteDeflectorAssembly
_FACTORY PARTS
Toorder replacement
parts,call1-800-800-7310
or visitus onthe webat
www.mtdproducts.com
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MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR
ThelimitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenbyMTDLLCwithrespect
tonewmerchandisepurchasedandusedin theUnitedStates,its
possessionsandterritories.
"MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsinmaterialandworkman-
shipfora periodoftwo (2)yearscommencingonthedateoforiginal
purchaseandwill,at itsoption,repairor replace,freeofcharge,any
partfoundto bedefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thislimitedwar-
rantyshallonlyapplyifthisproducthasbeenoperatedand maintained
inaccordancewiththeOperator'sManualfurnishedwiththeproduct,
andhasnotbeensubjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,
accident,impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,
ordamagebecauseofotherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresulting
fromthe installationor useofanypart,accessoryor attachmentnot
approvedby MTDforusewiththeproduct(s)coveredbythis manual
willvoidyourwarrantyastoanyresultingdamage.
Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befreefromdefectsinmaterialand
workmanshipfora periodofthirty(30)daysfromthedateof purchase.
Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batter-
ies,belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,
snowthrowerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.
NOW TO OBTAINSERVICE: Warrantyservice isavailable,WITH
PROOFOF PURCHASE,throughyour localauthorized service
dealer.Tolocate the dealer in yourarea, check yourYellowPages,
or contact MTDLLCat RO. Box361131,Cleveland,Ohio 44136-
0019,or call 1-800-800-7310or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our
Website at www.mtdproducts.com.
Thislimitedwarrantydoesnot providecoverageinthefollowingcases:
a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya
separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Refertoapplicablemanufacturer's
warrantyfortermsandconditions.
b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateoneyear
warranty.
c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchaslubricants,filters,blade
sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deck
adjustments,andnormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishdueto
useor exposure.
d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservice
dealer.
e. MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor exported
outsideoftheUnitedStates,its possessionsandterritories,except
thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsofexportdistribution.
f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts.
g. Transportationchargesandservicecalls.
Noimpliedwarranty,includingany impliedwarranty of mer-
chantabilityof fitness for a particular purpose,appliesafter the
applicable periodof expresswritten warranty aboveasto the
partsasidentified.Nootherexpresswarranty, whetherwritten or
oral, exceptas mentioned above,givenby anypersonor entity,
includinga dealeror retailer, withrespect to any product,shall
bindMTD.Duringthe periodof the warranty,the exclusiveremedy
isrepairor replacementof the productas setforth above.
Theprovisionsasset forth inthis warrantyprovidethesoleand
exclusiveremedy arising from the sale.MTDshallnot be liable
for incidentalor consequentiallossor damageincluding,without
limitation, expensesincurredfor substituteor replacementlawn
careservicesor for rentalexpensesto temporarily replacea
warranted product.
Somestatesdo notallowtheexclusionor limitationofincidentalor
consequentialdamages,or limitationsonhowlongan impliedwarranty
lasts,sotheaboveexclusionsorlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
Innoeventshallrecoveryofanykindbegreaterthantheamountofthe
purchasepriceof theproductsold.Alterationof safetyfeaturesof
the product shallvoid this warranty. Youassumetheriskandliability
forloss,damage,or injurytoyouandyourpropertyand/ortoothersand
theirpropertyarisingoutofthemisuseor inabilitytousethe product.
Thislimitedwarrantyshallnotextendtoanyoneotherthantheoriginal
purchaserorto thepersonforwhomitwas purchasedasa gift.
HOWSTATELAWRELATESTOTHISWARRANTY:This limited
warrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,and youmayalsohaveother
rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchasetoobtain
warrantycoverage.
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