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21" Rotary Mower -- Model Series 410
READ SAFETY RULES AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: This unitisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush=
coveredor grass=coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwithasparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalorstatelaws(ifany),
If a sparkarresterisused,itshouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator,Inthe StateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode),Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws,Federallawsapplyonfederallands,A sparkarrester
forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO,Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136=0019,
FORMNO,770=10124F
PRINTEDiN U,S,A, MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 09/23/2004
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 .............................. 8
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 10
Trouble Shooting .............................................. 12
Safety Labels .................................................... 13
Parts List ........................................................... 14
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING
YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,
please locatethe modelplateonthe equipmentand copythe
informationtothe samplemodel plate providedto the righL
Youcan locatethe modelplate by standingatthe operating
positionand lookingdownat the rearof the deck. This
informationwill be necessaryto usethe manufacturer'sweb
site and/or obtainassistancefrom the CustomerSupport
Departmentoran authorizedservicedealer.
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Modem Number
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Serial Number
MTD LLC
P.O. BOX 361131
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
330-220-4683
800-800-7310
Customer Support
Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retai_er from which it was
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manuakAs with any typeof powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe partof the operatorcan
resultin seriousinjury.This machineis capableof amputatinghandsand feet andthrowing objects.
! Failureto observethe following safetyinstructionscould resultin seriousinjury or death.
endangerthe personal
safetyand/or property
Children
Tragicaccidentscan occurifoperatorisnotalerttopresence
ofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedto mowerandmowing
activity.Theydonot understandthe dangers.Neverassume
thatchildrenwill remainwhereyoulastsawthem.
1. Keepchildrenoutofthe mowingareaandunderwatchful
careof aresponsibleadultotherthanthe operator.
2. Bealertandturnmoweroffifachildentersthearea.
3. Beforeandwhilemovingbackwards,lookbehindanddown
forsmallchildren.
4. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,
doorways,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthat mayobscure
yourvisionofachildwhomayrunintothemower.
5. Keepchildrenawayfromhot orrunningengines.Theycan
sufferburnsfroma hotmuffler.
6. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operateapower
mower.Children14yearsold andovershouldreadand
understandoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthis
manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbyaparent.
Operation
Safe HandlingOf Gasoline:
1. Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuse
extremecarein handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremely
flammableandthevaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonal
injurycanoccurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselfor
yourclotheswhichcan ignite.
2. Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.
3. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
4. Neverfill containersinsideavehicleor onatruckortrailer
bedwith aplasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.
5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruckor
trailerandrefuelitonthe ground.Ifthis isnotpossible,
thenrefuelsuchequipmenton atrailerwitha portable
container,ratherthanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.
6. Keepthe nozzlein contactwith the rimofthefuel tankor
containeropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Do
notusea nozzlelock-opendevice.
7. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources
ofignition.
8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors
willaccumulateinthe area.
9. Neverremovegascap oraddfuel whileengineishot or
running. Allowengineto coolatleasttwominutesbefore
refueling.
10.Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethan_Jzinch
13.Neverstorethemachineorfuel containernearanopen
flame,sparkorpilotlightas onawaterheater,spaceheater,
furnace,clothesdryeror othergasappliances.
14.Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfreeofgrass,leaves,
orotherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuel spillageand
removeanyfuel soakeddebris.
15.Allowamowertocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.
GeneralOperation:
1. Readthis operator'smanual carefullyin its entiretybefore
attemptingtoassemblethismachine.Read,understand,
andfollow allinstructionsonthe machineandin the
manual(s) beforeoperation.Becompletelyfamiliarwith
thecontrolsandthe properuseofthismachinebefore
operatingit.Keepthismanualinasafeplaceforfutureand
regularreferenceandfororderingreplacementparts.
2. Thismachineisa precisionpieceof powerequipment,not a
plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionatalltimes.
Yourunithas beendesignedto performonejob: tomow
grass.Donotuse itforanyotherpurpose.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis
machine.Children14yearsoldand overshouldreadand
understandthe instructionsinthismanualandshould
betrainedand supervisedbya parent.Onlyresponsible
individualswhoarefamiliarwiththeserulesofsafe opera-
tionshouldbeallowedtousethis machine.
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,avoiddischargingmaterialagainstawall
orobstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterialto
ricochetbacktowardthe operator.
5. Tohelpavoidbladecontactorathrownobjectinjury,stayin
operatorzonebehindhandlesandkeepchildren,bystand-
ers,helpersandpetsatleast75feetfrom mowerwhileit is
in operation.Stop machineif anyoneentersarea.
6. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringopera-
tionandwhileperforminganadjustmentorrepairtoprotect
youreyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseserious
injurytothe eyes.
7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fitting
slacksandshirts.Shirtsand pantsthatcoverthe armsand
legsandsteel-toedshoesarerecommended.Neveroperate
thismachineinbarefeet sandals slipperyor hghtweight
and foHowthe warnings belowbottornof fillerneckto provideforfuelexpansion. ' ' ' , , ' ' '
(eg canvas)shoes
and instructions 11.Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely. • " " . .
8 Do notputhandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor undercuttmng
p,thi,,manu_t 12 fgaso ne ssp ed wpe tofftheengneandequpment •
_u o _ .... deck Contactwithbladecanamputatehandsandfeet
a donthe machine Moveunittoanotherarea.Walt5 minutesbeforestarting "
n , engine.
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9. Amissingor damageddischargecovercancauseblade
contactor thrownobjectinjuries.
10.Manyinjuriesoccurasa resultofthe mowerbeingpulled
overthefootduringafall causedbyslippingor tripping.
Do notholdontothe mowerif youarefalling;releasethe
handleimmediately.
11.Neverpullthe mowerbacktowardyouwhileyouare
walking.Ifyoumustbackthe mowerawayfromawallor
obstructionfirstlookdownandbehindtoavoidtrippingand
thenfollowthesesteps:
a. Stepbackfrommowertofully extendyourarms.
b. Besureyouarewellbalancedwith surefooting.
c. Pullthemowerbackslowly,nomorethanhalfway
towardyou.
d. Repeatthesestepsasneeded.
12.Donotoperatethe mowerwhileunderthe influenceof
alcoholordrugs.
13.Donotengagethe self-propelledmechanismon unitsso
equippedwhilestartingengine.
14.The bladecontrolhandleis asafetydevice.Neverattempt
to bypassitsoperation.Doingsomakesthe safetydevice
inoperativeandmayresultinpersonalinjurythrough
contactwiththe rotatingblade.The bladecontrolhandle
mustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomatically
returntothe disengagedpositionwhenreleased.
15.Neveroperatethemowerinwetgrass.Alwaysbesureof
yourfooting. A slipandfall cancauseseriouspersonal
injury.If youfeel youarelosingyourfooting,releasethe
bladecontrolhandleimmediatelyandthe bladewillstop
rotatingwithinthreeseconds.
16.Mowonlyindaylightor goodartificial light.Walk,neverrun.
17.Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor roads.
18.Ifthe equipmentshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe
engineandcheckimmediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationis
generallyawarningoftrouble.
19.Shutthe engineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto
acompletestop beforeremovingthe grasscatcheror
uncloggingthe chute.Thecuttingbladecontinuesto rotate
fora few secondsafterthe engineisshutoff. Neverplace
anypartofthe bodyinthebladeareauntilyou aresurethe
bladehasstoppedrotating.
20.Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrail shield,discharge
cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandleor othersafety
protectivedevicesin placeandworking.Neveroperate
mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failuretodo so,can
resultin personalinjury.
21.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Do
nottouch.
22.Onlyusepartsandaccessoriesmadeforthismachineby
manufacturer.Failureto dosocanresultinpersonalinjury.
23.Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenot coveredinthismanual,use
careand goodjudgment.Telephone1-800-800-7310for
CustomerSupportandthe nameofyournearestdealer.
Slope Operation:
Slopesarea majorfactorrelatedto slipandfallaccidentswhich
canresultinsevereinjury.Operationonslopesrequiresextra
caution.Ifyoufeeluneasyonaslope,donotmowit.Foryour
safety,usethe slopegaugeincludedaspartofthis manualto
measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisunitonaslopedor hilly
area.Iftheslopeis greaterthan15degrees,do notmowit.
Do:
1. Mowacrossthefaceof slopes;neverup anddown.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon
slopes.
2. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks,hiddenobjects,orbumps
whichcancauseyouto sliportrip.Tallgrasscan hide
obstacles.
3. Alwaysbesureofyourfooting. Aslip andfall cancause
seriouspersonalinjury.If youfeelyouarelosingyour
balance,releasethe bladecontrolhandleimmediately,and
the bladewillstop rotatingwithin three(3) seconds.
Do Not:
1. Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditchesorembankments,you
couldloseyourfootingor balance.
2. Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degreesasshownon
theslopegauge.
3. Donotmowonwet grass.Unstablefootingcouldcause
slipping.
Service
1. Neverrunanengineindoorsorinapoorlyventilatedarea.
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.E.M.)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 mowerforanydamage.Repairthe
damagebeforestartingandoperatingthe mower.
8. Neverattempttomakeawheelorcuttingheightadjustment
whiletheengineis running.
9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,and trail
shieldaresubjecttowear anddamagewhichcould expose
movingpartsorallow objectsto bethrown.Forsafety
protection,frequentlycheckcomponentsand replaceim-
mediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.EM.)
partsonly,listedin thismanual.'Use of partswhichdo
not meettheoriginalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
10.Donot changetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedthe
engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperating
speedofthe engine.
11.Maintainor replacesafetylabels,as necessary'.
12.Observeproperdisposallawsand regulations.Improper
disposaloffluidsand materialscanharmtheenvironment.
WARNING
ThisSymbQUpoints
ua! beforeattempting to
result in personalinJury_
5
1, Removeanypackingmaterialwhichmaybebetween
NOTE:Stand behind
the moweras ifyou
weregoing to operate
it. Yourrighthandcor-
respondsto the right
sideof the mower;your
left handcorresponds
tothe left sided the
mower,
NOTE:Yourmower
is shippedwith the
handlein the higher
NOTE: Eachend of
the lowerhandlemust
be placedin the same
relativeposition,
IMPORTANT
This Jnit is shipped
without gasolineon
oil in the engine.
up gasolineand oil
as instructedinthe
accompanyingengine
manual BEFORE
operatingyour mower.
Step 1
HardwarePack
Wing Nuts (2) Carriage Bolts
upperand lowerhandles,
a, Pullupand backon upperhandleasshownin
Step1,Makecertainthelowerhandleisseated
securelyintothe handlemountingbrackets,
b, Tightenhandknobssecuringupperhandleto
lowerhandle,Makesurethateachcarriageboltis
seatedproperlyin thehandle,
2, Locatehairpinclipin oneholeontheweldpinon each
sideof lowerhandle,
a, Removehairpinclipfromthis hole,Usinga pairof
pliers,inserthairpinclipintotheotherholeon the
weldpin,Repeaton otherside,
b, inserta carriageboltfromthehardwarepackinto
theupperholeon thehandlemountingbracket,
Securewithoneplasticwingnut,alsoincluded
inthe hardwarepack,Repeatonothersidewith
remainingitemsfromhardwarepack,
3, Theropeguideisattachedtotherightsideofthe
upperhandle,Loosenthewingnutwhichsecuresthe
ropeguide,
a, Holdbladecontrolhandleagainstupperhandle,
b, Pullstarterropeoutoftheengine,Releaseblade
controlhandle,
c, Slipstarterropeintoropeguide,Tightenwingnut,
4, insertpostoncabletiesintoholesprovidedon the
lowerhandle,Pullcabletietightandtrimexcess,
Step 2
Step 3 Step 4
6
5, Anadiustingplateandthumbleverat eachwheel
positionprovidescuttingheightadiustment,
a, Depresslevertowardswheel,
b, Moveittoanyoftheninepositionsfordesired
cuttingheight,SeeStep5,
c, Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck,
6, Followstepsbelowtoassemblethegrasscatcher:
a, Placebagoverframesothatitsblackplasticside
isatthebottom,
b, Slipplasticchannelofgrassbagoverhooksonthe
frame,SeeStep6,All theplasticchannelsexcept
centertopof bagattachfromoutsideof bag,
c, Attachcentertopof bagfrominsideofbag,
7, Followstepsbelowtoattachgrasscatcher:
a, Liftreardischargedoor,
b, Placegrasscatcheron thepivotrod,Letgo
ofdischargedoorsothat itrestson thegrass
catcher,SeeStep7,
Toremovegrasscatcherorconverttoa mulcher,lift rear
dischargedooron themowerasshownin Step8, Lift
grasscatcherupandoutof thepivotrod,Releaserear
dischargedoorto allowittocloserearopeningofmower,
WARNING: Never operate mower unJess
the hooks on the grass catcher are firmJy
seated in the slots on the handle bracket as-
semblies, and the rear discharge door rests
firmly against top of the grass catcher.
Step 5
Step a
Step 5
_Make certain bagis
Never operate mower
unless the hooks on
the grasa Catcherare
firm!yseated in the
slots on the handle
_ibracket assemblies,
and the rear dis_
Step 7
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WARNING
The blade control
mechanism is a
safety device. Never
attempt to bypassits
operations.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Neverfuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
Keep handsand feet
_way from the chute
tea on cutting deck.
Refer to warning
label on the unit.
Recoil
pper Handle
0werHandle
Starter
Rope
Grass
Catcher
Oil Fill/Dipstick
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
(for eachwheel)
Gasoline Fill
Spark Plug
Figure !
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for op-
eration, get aquainted with its controls and features.
These are described below and illustrated on this
page. This knowledge will allow you to use your
new equipment to its fullest potential.
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is attached to the up-
per handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze
it against the upper handle to operate the unit=
Release it to stop engine and blade=
Recoi_ Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper
handle= Stand behind the unit and pulI the recoil
starter rope to start the unit=
Gas and Oi_ FiIFUp
1, Check oil level and add oil if necessary, Follow engine
manual for this, See Figure 1 above for location of oil
fill
2. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed inthe
engine manual See Figure 1above for location of
gas fill
WARNING: This blade control mechanism
is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass
its operations.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and
is used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers
have to be at the same relative position to ensure a
uniform cut.
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the
machine indoorsor while the engine is hot or
running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.
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WARNING:The operation of any lawn mower Stopping Engine
can result inforeign ob'ectsbeinj g thrown 1, Reeasebadecontrohande tostoptheengneand /,4 I
into the eyes which can damage your eyes theblade. (/ZJ LM
severely. Always wear safety glasses while 2, Disconnectsparkplug_,irefromsparkplugand
operating the mower, or while performing groundagainsttheengne,
any adjustments or repairs on it. UsingYour Lawn Mower
Starting Engine
WARNING: Be sure no one other than the
operator is standing near the tawn mower
while 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, Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethebladecontrol
handleagainstupperhandle,SeeFigure2,
3, Holdingthesetwo handlestogetherfirmly,grasprecoil
starterhandleand pullropeoutwitha rapid,continu-
ous,fullarmstroke,SeeFigure2,Keepinga firm
gripon thestarterhandle,lettheroperewindslowly,
Repeatuntilenginecranks,Lettheroperewindeach
timeslowly,
Figure 2
WARNING: Wait for the blade to stop com-
pletely before doing any work on the mower
or to removethe grass catcher.
WARNING: Never operate your mower
without either the rear door or the entire
grass catcher assembly firmly secured.
Besurelawnisclearofstones,sticks,wire,or other
obiectswhichcoulddamagelawnmoweror engine,
Suchobiectscouldbeaccidentlythrownbythe mower
inanydirectionandcauseseriouspersonaliniurytothe
operatorandothers,
WARNING: if you strike a foreign object,
stop the engine. Remove wire from the
spark plug, thoroughly inspectmower for
any damage, and repair damage before re-
starting and operating. Extensive vibration
of mower during operation isan indication
of damage. The unit should be promptly
inspectedand repaired.
1, Forbestresults,do notcut wetgrass,
2, Fora healthierlawn,nevercutoff morethanone-
thirdofthetotallengthofthegrass,
Using as Muncher
Formulchinggrass,removethegrasscatcherfromthe
mower,Thereardischargedoorshouldbeclosed,
1, Foreffectivemulching,do notcut wetgrass,
2, Neworthickgrassmayrequirea narrowercut,
Adiustgroundspeedaccordingtoconditionoflawn,
3, ifthegrasshasbeenallowedto growinexcessof
4 inches,mulchingisnotrecommended,Usethe
grasscatchertobagclippingsinstead,
Using Grass Catcher
Youcanusethegrasscatchertocollectclippingswhile
youareoperatingthemower,
1, Attachgrasscatcherfollowinginstructionsonpage
7, Grassclippingswillautomaticallycollectinthe
bagasyourunthemower,Operatethemowerfillthe
grassbagis full,
2, Stopenginecompletelybyreleasingtheblade
controlhandle,Makesurethattheunithascometo
a completestop,
3, Liftdischargedoorand pullgrassbagup andaway
fromthemowertodisposeofthegrassclippings,
,Lawn
The operation of any
awn mower can result
in fore gn objects
being thrown into
the eyes, which can
damage your eyes
severely. Nways wear
safety glasses while
operating the mower,
or while performing
any adjustments or
repairs on it.
Be sure no one other
than the operator is
standing r_earthe lawn
mower while starting
_ngine or operating
_oweK Never run
engine indoors or
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 moweK
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Lubricatethese
pointsbefore
reassembly.
Figure 3
General Recommendations
1, Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming
anymaintenance,
2, Thewarrantyon thislawnmowerdoesnotcover
itemsthathavebeensubiectedtooperatorabuse
or negligence,Toreceivefullvaluefromwarranty,
operatormustmaintainthe lawnmoweras
instructedhere,
3, Changingofengine-governedspeedwillvoid
enginewarranty,
4, Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce
eachseason,
5, Periodicallycheckall fastenersand 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, Lubricatepivotpointson thebladecontrolhandleat
leastoncea seasonwithlightoil,Thebladecontrol
mustoperatefreelyin bothdirections,SeeFigure3,
2, Lubricatethewheelsatleastoncea seasonwith
lightoil (or motoroil), If wheelsareremovedforany
reason,lubricatesurfaceofthepivotarmandinner
surfaceofthewheelwithlightoil SeeFigure3,
3, Lubricatethetorsionspringandpivotpointonthe
reardischargedoorperiodicallywithlightoil to
preventrust,SeeFigure3,
4, Followtheaccompanyingenginemanualforlubrica-
tionscheduleandinstructionforenginelubrication,
Deck Care
Clean underside of the mower deck after each use
to prevent build-up of grass clippings or otherdebris.
FolIowsteps below forthis job.
1, Disconnectsparkplugwire,Draingasolinefromlawn
mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthegascap,
2, Tipmowersothat itrestson thehousing,Keepthe
sidewiththeaircleanerfacingup,Holdmowerfirmly,
WARNING: Never tip the mower more than
90 degrees in any directions and do not
leave the mower tipped for any length of
time. Oil can drain into the upper part of the
engine causing a starting problem.
3, Scrapeandcleantheundersideofthedeckwitha
suitabletool Donotspraywithwater,
4, Putthemowerbackonits wheelsontheground,If
youhadputplasticunderthegascapearlier,make
suretoremoveitnow,
Engine Care
A listofkeyenginemaintenanceiobs requiredforgood
performancebythemowerisgivenbelow,Followthe
accompanyingenginemanualforadetailedlistand
instructions,
1, Maintainoil levelasinstructedin enginemanual,
2, Serviceaircleanerevery25 hoursundernormal
conditions,Cleaneveryfewhoursunderextremely
dustyconditions,Poorengineperformanceand
floodingusuallyindicatesthattheaircleanershould
beserviced,Toservicetheaircleaner,refertothe
enginemanual
3, Cleansparkplugandresetthegap oncea season,
Sparkplugreplacementisrecommendedatthestart
ofeachmowingseason,Checkenginemanualfor
correctplugtypeand gapspecifications,
4, Cleanengineregularlywitha clothorbrush,Keepthe
coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea)dean topermit
properaircirculation,Removeallgrass,dirtand
combustibledebrisfrom mufflerarea,
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Blade Care
WARNING:Whenremovingthecuttingblade
forsharpeningorreplacement,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
moweron itssidemakingsurethattheairfilterand
thecarburetorareup.
2. Removetheboltand thebladebellsupportwhich
holdthebladeandthebladeadaptertotheengine
crankshaft.SeeFigure4.
3. Removebladeandadapterfromthecrankshaft.
4. Thebladecanbe sharpenedwitha fileoron agrind=
ingwheel Donotattempttosharpenthebladewhileit
isstillonthemower.
5. Whensharpeningtheblade,followtheoriginalangle
ofgrind.Grindeachcuttingedgeequallyto keepthe
bladebalanced.
6. Removebladefromtheadapterfortestingbalance.
7. Balancethebladeona 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 personal injury.
8. Lubricatetheenginecrankshaftandtheinnersurface
ofthe bladeadapterwithlightoil Sfidetheblade
adapterontotheenginecrankshaft.
9. Placethebladeontheadaptersuchthattheside
ofthe blademarked"Bottom"(orwith partnumber)
facesthegroundwhenthemowerisin theoperating
position.Makesurethatthebladeisalignedand
seatedon thebladeadapterflanges.
10.Placebladebellsupporton theblade.Alignnotches
on thebladebellsupportwithsmallholesin blade.
11.Replacehexboltandtightenhexbolttotorque:450
in.Ibs.rain.,600 in.Ibs.max.
Toensuresafeoperationof yourmower,periodically
checkthebladeboltforcorrecttorque.
Replacing Rear Flap
1. Toremoverearflap,cut off theflat endofthewirerod
whichsecuresitto thedeck.SeeFigure5.
2. Attachthenewflapandnewrodto deck,bendingthe
endsof thenewrodovertosecuretodeck.
Off-Season Storage
Thefollowingstepsshouldbetakento prepareyour
lawnmowerforstorage.
1. Cleanandlubricatemowerthoroughlyasdescribed
in thelubricationinstructions.
1t !
2. Wedo notrecommendthe useofa pressurewasher ::
orgardenhosetocleanyourunit.
3. Refertoenginemanualforcorrectengine
storageinstructions.
4. Coatmower'scuttingbladewithchassisgreaseto
preventrusting. _We_'
5. Storemowerina dry,dean area.Donotstorenext
tocorrosivematerials,suchasfertilizer.
Whenstoringanytypeof powerequipmentin apoorly
ventilatedor metalstorageshed,careshouldbetaken
torust=prooftheequipment.Usinga lightoil orsilicone,
coattheequipment,espedallycablesandall moving
partsofyourlawnmowerbeforestorage.
I laadt_r Crankshaft
' i_ t--_
Figure 4
RearFla
Figure 5
When removing
thecutting blade
for sharpening or
replacement, protect
your hands with a
pair of heavy gloves
or use a heavy rag to
hold the blade.
An unbalanced blade
will cause excessive
vibration when rotat=
ingat high speeds. It
may cause damage
to mower, and could
break causing per-
sonal injury.
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For repairs beyond
the minoradjust-
mentsfisted here,
eentact an authorize d
serviee dealer,
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Problem Cause
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7,Enginef!ooded,
Engineruns erratic t Sparkplugwireloose,
£ Blockedfuellineor stab fuel
Remedy
2. Connectwiretosparkplug.
6. Primeengineasinstructedin;
"OperatingYourLawnMower.
7. Waitafew minutestorestart,but
do notprime.
1. Connectandtightenspark
plugwire.
2. Cleanfuelfine;filltankwithclean,
freshgasoline.
3. Ventingascapplugged.
4. Waterordirt infuelsystem.
3. Clearvent.
4. Drainfueltank.Refillwith
freshfuel
5. Dirtyaircleaner. 5. Refertoenginemanual
6. Carburetoroutofadiustment. 6. Refertoenginemanual
Engineoverheats I. Engineoil levelow.
i 2. Airflow restricted.
I 3. Carburetornotadiustedproperly. 3. Refertoengine manual.
Occasionalskips 1. Sparkpluggaptooclose. 1. Adiustgapto.030".
(hesitates)at 2. Carburetoridlemixtureadiustment 2. Refertoenginemanual.
highspeed improperlyset,
Ides poorly 1. Sparkplugfouled,faultyor gap 1, Resetgapto.080"or replace
toowide. sparkplug.
I 2. Carburetorimproperlyadjuste& 2. Referto enginemanual
I 8. Dirtyaircleaner. 8. Referto enginemanual.
Excessive
Vibration
1. Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced.
2. Bentcuttingblade.
1. Tightenbladeandadapter.
Balanceblade.
2. Seean authorizedservicedealer.
Mowerwill not 1. Wetgrass. !. Donotmowwhengrassiswet;
mulchgrass waituntillatertocut.
2 Excessvev hqhqrass 2. Mowonceata highcuttingheight
' - " _ ' thenmowagainatdesiredheight
or makea narrowercuttingpath.
3 Du bade
" ' 3. Sharpenor replaceblade.
Uneven cut 1. Wheelsnotpositionedcorrectly. 1. Placeall fourwheelsinsame
heightposition.
2. Dullblade. 2. Sharpenor re#aceblade.
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ZagTreadWheel
BarTreadWheelI
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1 747-1161A BladeControlHandle
2 749-1092A UpperHandle
3 747-04080 GrassCatcherFrame
4 749-0928A LowerHandle
5 720-0279 WingNut
6 710-1205 RopeGuide
7 710-1174 CarriageBolt,5/16-18x 2
8 664-04007 GrassBagAssembly
9 720-0284 HandKnob
10 736-0451 SaddleWasher
11 726-0240 CableTie
12 710-0703 CarriageBolt,I/4-20
13 731-04134 RearDischargeDoor
14 750-04162 Spacer
15 732-04089 TorsionSpring- LR
16 732-04090 TorsionSpring- RH
17 $ RearWheel
18 731-04150 RearBaffle
19 731-0981A Hubcapt (NotShown)
20 787-01208 Deck-21"
21 710-0286 ABScrew,10-16x .500"
22 782-5002B FrontBaffie
23 748-0376C BladeAdapter
24 742-0741 MulchingBlade
25 710-1044 HexBolt, 3/8-24x 1.5
26 687-02077 PivotArmAssembly-RH(8"wheel)
687-02077 PivotArmAssembly-LH(7"wheel)
687-02076 PivotArmAssembly-LH(8' wheel)
687-02076 PivotArmAssembly-RH(7"wheel)
27 736-0524B
28 15261C
29 720-0426
30 732-0404
31 738-0507B
32 $
33 710-04371
34 746-0957
746-1130
746-0554
746-1137
35 712-04064
36 731-1236A
37 732-0700
38 712-0397
39 747-04035
40 732-04175
41 687-02071
687-02070
42 710-1652
43 712-0431
44 714-0104
45 710-0654A
46 687-02074
687-02100
687-02075
687-02099
47 687-02069
687-02068
$ if equipped
BladeBellSupport
FrontAdiustmentPlate
AdiustmentLeverKnob
SpringLeverAssembly
ShoulderScrew
FrontWheel
Screw,1/4-15x 1.250
ControlCable- 37.25"
ControlCable- 40"
ControlCable- 40.5"
ControlCable- 53"
FlangeLockNut,1/4-20
Trailshield
TrailshieldWire
WingNut,1/4-20
RearDoorPivotRod
SpringLever
PivotArmAssembly-RH
PivotArmAssembly-LH
ABScrew
FlangeLockNut,3/8-16
HairpinClip
TT SeresScrew,3/8-16x 1.0
Ht.Adj.Assy.Front- RH(8"Wheel)
Ht.Adj.Assy.Front- RH(7"Wheel)
Ht.Adj.Assy.Front- LH(8' Wheel)
Ht.Adj.Assy.Front- LH(7" Wheel)
RearHandleBracketAssy.- LH
RearHandleBracketAssy.- RH
$ RefertoWheelChart
Type Tcead
Wheelsw/o bearing Bar
Bar
Bar
Wheelsw/BB Zag
Zag
_:WheelChact
PactNo.
734-1781,SlotHub
734-1987,8 x 1.8
734-1988,7x 1.8
734-2004A,DiscHub
734-2005A
Parts List
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MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR
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,neglect,accident,improper
maintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,ordamagebecause
ofotherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromtheinstallationor
useofanypart,accessoryor attachmentnotapprovedbyMTDforuse
withtheproduct(s)coveredbythis manualwillvoidyourwarrantyasto
anyresultingdamage.
Normalwearpartsarewarrantedtobefreefromdefectsinmaterialand
workmanshipfora periodofthirty(30)daysfromthedateofpurchase.
Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batteries,
belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,snow
throwerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.
NOW TO OBTAmNSERVICE: Warrantyservice is available,WITH
PROOFOF PURCHASE,through your local authorizedservice
dealer.Tolocate thedealer in yourarea, check yourYellowPages,or
contact MTD LLCat RO. Box361131,Cleveland,Ohio 44136-0019,or
call 1-800-800-7310or 1-330=220=4683or log on to our Website at
www.mtdproducts.com.
This limitedwarrantydoesnot providecoverageinthefollowingcases:
a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmay
carrya separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Refertoapplicable
manufacturer'swarrantyfortermsandconditions.
b. Logsplitterpumps,vah,'es,andcylindershaveaseparateone
yearwarranty.
c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchaslubricants,filters,blade
sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadiustments,clutch adiustments,
deckadiustments,andnormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinish
duetouseorexposure.
d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservice
dealer.
e. MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor
exportedoutsideoftheUnitedStates,its possessionsand
territories,exceptthosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorized
channelsofexportdistribution.
f. Replacementpartsthatare notgenuineMTDparts.
g. Transportationchargesandservicecalls.
Noimpliedwarranty, includinganyimpliedwarrantyof 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 isrepair or replacement
of the product as set forth above.
The provisions as set forth inthis warranty providethe sole and
exclusive remedyarising from the sale. [_tTDshall not beliable
for incidentalorconsequential loss or damageincluding,without
limitation, expensesincurred for substitute or replacementlawncare
services or for rental expensesto temporarily replacea warranted
product.
Somestatesdo notallowtheexclusionor limitationofincidentalor
consequentialdamages,or limitationson howlonganimpliedwarranty
lasts,sotheaboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
Innoeventshallrecoveryofanykindbegreaterthantheamountofthe
purchasepriceoftheproductsold.Alteration of safety features of the
product shall void this warranty. Youassumetheriskandliabilityfor
loss,damage,or iniurytoyouand yourpropertyand/ortoothersandtheir
propertyarisingoutofthemisuseor inabilitytousetheproduct.
This limitedwarrantyshallnotextendto anyoneotherthantheoriginal
purchaseror tothepersonforwhomitwaspurchasedasa gift.
NOWSTATELAWRELATESTOTHISWARRANTY: Thislimitedwar=
rantygh,'esyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights
whichvaryfromstatetostate,
IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofofPurchasetoobtain
warrantycoverage.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 381131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44138-0019; Phone: 1-800-800-7310, 1-330-220-4883
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