Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance •Troubleshooting • Parts Lists •Warranty
OF A O AL.
21" Rotary Mower- Model Series 410
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresterisused,itshouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester
forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136-0019.
ForUSCustomers: MTDLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019 772C0795
PRINTEDIN U.S.A. ForCanadianCustomers:MTDProductsLtd.,P.O.Box 1386,KITCHENER,ONTARION2G4J1 10/21/2005
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new equipment, it will help you assemble,
prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Table of
Slope Gauge ....................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Set-Up & Adjustments ........................................ 6
Operation ............................................................. 8
Contents
Maintenance & Off-Season Storage ................ 10
Trouble Shooting .............................................. 12
Warranty ............................................................ 13
illustrated Parts Lists ....................................... 14
Finding and Recording IVlodel Number
BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING
YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,
please locatethe modelplate onthe equipmentand copythe
themodel number andthe serialnumber tothe sample model
plate providedto theright.You can locatethe modelplate by
standing atthe operatingposition and looking down atthe rear
of themachine.
Model Number Serial Number
Num6ro de module Num6ro de s_rie
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
__ MTD LLC
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED
KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1
USA-www.mtdproducts.com 1-800-800-7310
CAN-www.mtdcanada.com 1-800-668-1238
Customer Support
Please do NOTretum the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased,
without first contacting Customer Support.
Ifyou havedifficultyassembling this productor haveany questionsregardingthe controls, operationor maintenanceof this unit,
pleasecall a CustomerSupport Representative.
For US Customers: 1-330-220-4MTD (4683)or 1-800-800-7310
For Canadian Customers: 1-800-668-1238
Pleasehaveyour unit's modelnumberand serialnumber readywhen you call. Seeprevioussection to locate this information.
Youwill beasked to enterthe serial numberinorderto processyour call.
The enginemanufacturerisresponsiblefor all enigne-relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating,specifications,
warrantyand service. Please referto the enginemanufacturer'sOwner's/Operator'sManual,packedseparatelywith your unit,
for more information.
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WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
out importantsafety
instructionswhich,if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
i safetyand/or property
I ofyourselfand others.
Readandfollowall
instructionsin this
manualbeforeat-
temptingto operate
i this machine.Failure
I to complywith these
instructionsmay result
i inpersonalinjury.When
youseethis symbol.
HEED iTS WARNING!
i Your Responsibility
i Restrictthe use
i ofthis powermachine
to personswho read,
understand
and follow thewarnings
and instructions
, inthis manual
I andonthe machine.
WARNING:EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehiclecomponentscontainor
emitchemicalsknowntoStateof Californiatocausecancerand birthdefectsor otherreproduc-
tiveharm.
DANGER:Thismachinewasbuilttobeoperatedaccordingtotherulesforsafeoperationinthismanual.Aswith
anytypeof powerequipment,carelessnessor erroron thepartoftheoperatorcanresultinseriousinjury.This
machineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetandthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafety
instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death.
General Operation
1. Readthisoperator'smanualcarefullyinits entiretybefore
attemptingtoassemblethis machine.Read,understand,
andfollowall instructionsonthemachineandin 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.Donotuseit foranyotherpurpose.
3. Neverallow childrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis
machine.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand
understandthe instructionsinthismanualandshould
betrainedand supervisedbya parent.Onlyresponsible
individualswhoarefamiliarwiththeserulesofsafe
operationshouldbeallowedto usethismachine.
4. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto
beused.Removeall stones,sticks,wire,bones,toysand
otherforeignobjectswhichcouldbetrippedoveror picked
upandthrownbythe blade.Thrownobjectscancause
seriouspersonalinjury.Planyourmowingpatternto avoid
dischargeof materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystanders
andthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta
wallorobstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterial
toricochetbacktowardtheoperator.
5. Tohelpavoidbladecontactorathrownobjectinjury,
stayinthe operatorzonebehindthe handlesandkeep
children,bystanders,helpersand petsatleast75feet
fromthe mowerwhileit isin operation.Stop machineif
anyoneentersthe area.
6. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduring
operationandwhileperforminganadjustmentor repair
toprotectyoureyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcan
causeseriousinjurytothe eyes.
7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesand close-fitting
slacksandshirts.Shirtsand pantsthatcoverthe arms
and legsandsteel-toedshoesarerecommended.Never
operatethismachinein barefeet,sandals,slipperyor light
weight(e.g.canvas)shoes.
8. Donotputhandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor underthe
cuttingdeck.Contactwiththe bladecanamputatehands
andfeet.
9. Amissingor damageddischargecovercancause blade
contactor thrownobjectinjuries.
10.Manyinjuriesoccurasa resultofthemowerbeingpulled
overthefootduringafallcausedbyslippingortripping.
Do notholdontothe mowerifyouarefalling;releasethe
handleimmediately.
11.Neverpullthe mowerbacktowardyouwhileyouare
walking.Ifyoumustbackthe mowerawayfromawallor
obstructionfirstlookdownand behindtoavoidtripping
andthenfollowthesesteps:
a. Stepbackfromthe mowertofullyextendyourarms.
b. Besureyouarewellbalancedwithsurefooting.
c. Pullthe mowerbackslowly,no morethanhalfway
towardyou.
d. Repeatthesestepsasneeded.
12.Donotoperatethe mowerwhileundertheinfluenceof
alcoholordrugs.
13.Donotengagetheself-propelledmechanismon unitsso
equippedwhilestartingengine.
14.Thebladecontrolhandleisasafetydevice.Neverattempt
tobypassitsoperation.Doingso makesthe safetydevice
inoperativeandmayresultinpersonalinjurythrough
contactwiththe rotatingblade.Thebladecontrolhandle
mustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomatically
returntothe disengagedpositionwhenreleased.
15.Neveroperatethe mowerinwetgrass.Alwaysbesureof
yourfooting. A slipandfall cancauseseriouspersonal
injury.If youfeelyouarelosingyourfooting,releasethe
bladecontrolhandleimmediatelyandthe bladewillstop
rotatingwithinthreeseconds.
16.Mowonlyindaylightor in goodartificial light.Walk,never
run.Stopthebladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor
roads.
17.Iftheequipmentshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe
engineandcheckimmediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationis
generallya warningoftrouble.
18.Shutthe engineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto
acompletestopbeforeremovingthe grasscatcheror
uncloggingthe chute.Thecuttingbladecontinuesto rotate
fora few secondsafterthe engineisshutoff. Neverplace
anypartofthe bodyin the bladeareauntilyou aresurethe
bladehasstoppedrotating.
19.Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrailshield,discharge
cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandleor othersafety
protectivedevicesinplaceandworking.Neveroperate
mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failureto doso,can
resultinpersonalinjury.
20.Mufflerandenginebecomehotand cancauseaburn.Do
nottouch.
21.Onlyusepartsandaccessoriesmadeforthis machineby
the manufacturer.Failuretodo socan resultin personal
injury.
22.Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredin thismanual,use
careandgoodjudgment. Callcustomerassistanceforthe
nameofyournearestservicingdealer.
Slope Operation
Slopesareamajorfactor relatedtoslip andfall accidentswhich
canresultinsevereinjury.Operationon slopesrequiresextra
caution.Ifyoufeel uneasyonaslope,do notmowit. Foryour
safety,usethe slopegaugeincludedaspartofthis manualto
measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisuniton aslopedor hilly
area.Ifthe slopeisgreaterthan15degrees,donot mowit.
4
Do:
1. Mowacrossthe faceofslopes; neverup anddown.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon
slopes.
2. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks, hiddenobjects,or bumpswhich
can causeyouto slipor trip.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
3. Alwaysbesureofyourfooting.A slip andfall cancause
seriouspersonalinjury.If youfeelyouarelosingyour
balance,releasethe bladecontrolhandleimmediately,and
the bladewill stoprotatingwithin 3seconds.
Do Not:
I. Donot mowneardrop-offs,ditchesorembankments,you
could loseyourfootingorbalance.
2. Donot mowslopesgreaterthan 15degreesasshownon
the slopegauge.
3. Donot mowon wetgrass.Unstablefootingcouldcause
slipping.
Children
Tragicaccidentscanoccurifthe operatorisnot alertto the
presenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtothe mower
andthe mowingactivity.Theydo notunderstandthe dangers.
Neverassumethatchildrenwillremainwhereyou lastsaw
them.
1. Keepchildrenout ofthe mowingareaandunderthewatch-
ful careofa responsibleadult otherthanthe operator.
2. Bealertandturnmoweroff if achildentersthe area.
3. Beforeandwhile movingbackwards,lookbehindand down
forsmallchildren.
4. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,
doorways,shrubs,trees,or otherobjectsthat mayobscure
yourvisionof achildwhomayrunintothe mower.
5. Keepchildrenawayfrom hotor runningengines.Theycan
suffer burnsfroma hotmuffler.
6. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operateapower
mower.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand
understandthe operationinstructionsand safetyrules in
this manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbya
parent.
Service
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
1. Toavoidpersonalinjury orpropertydamageuseextreme
care inhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable
andthevaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan
occurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselforyourclothes
whichcanignite.
2. Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.
3. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
4. Neverfillcontainersinsideavehicleoron atruckor trailer
bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.
5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truck ortrailer
andrefuelit onthe ground.Ifthisis notpossible,thenrefuel
suchequipmentonatrailerwitha portablecontainer,rather
thanfromagasolinedispensernozzle.
6. Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththe rimofthefueltank or
containeropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingis complete.Do
notuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
7. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersourcesof
ignition.
8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors
willaccumulateinthearea.
9. Neverremovegascap oraddfuelwhilethe engineis
hotor running. Allowengineto coolatleasttwo minutes
beforerefueling.
10.Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethanY2inch
belowbottomoffiller neckto provideforfuelexpansion.
11.Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
12.Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeitoff theengineandequipment.
Moveunittoanotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestarting
theengine.
13.Neverstorethemachineorfuel containernearanopen
flame,sparkor pilotlightasona waterheater,space
heater,furnace,clothesdryeror othergasappliances.
14.Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfreeofgrass,leaves,
orotherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuelspillageand
removeanyfuel soakeddebris.
15.Allowamowertocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.
General Service:
1. Neverrunan engineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorless
anddeadlygas.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe
bladeandallmovingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe
sparkplugwireand groundagainsttheengineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
3. Checkthe bladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequent
intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectblade
fordamage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn)Replacebladewith
theoriginalequipmentmanufacture's(O.E.M.)bladeonly,
listedinthismanual."Useofpartswhichdo notmeetthe
originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadtoimproper
performanceand compromisesafety!"
4. Mowerbladesaresharpandcan cut.Wrapthebladeor
weargloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
5. Keepall nuts,bolts,andscrewstightto besurethe
equipmentis insafeworkingcondition.
6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper
operationregularly.
7. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stopthe engine,discon-
nectthe sparkplugwireand groundagainstthe engine.
Thoroughlyinspectthe mowerforanydamage.Repairthe
damagebeforestartingand operatingthe mower.
8. Neverattemptto makeawheelor cuttingheightadjust-
mentwhilethe engineisrunning.
9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail
shieldaresubjecttowear anddamagewhichcould
exposemovingpartsor allowobjectstobethrown.For
safetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponentsand re-
placeimmediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's
(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedin this manual."Useofparts
whichdo notmeetthe originalequipmentspecifications
mayleadtoimproperperformanceand compromise
safety!"
10.Donotchangethe enginegovernorsettingor overspeed
theengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthemaximumsafe
operatingspeedoftheengine.
11.Maintainor replacesafetylabels,asnecessary.
12.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulations.Improper
disposaloffluidsandmaterialscan harmtheenvironment.
5
Practices
WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
outimportantsafety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
safetyand/orproperty
ofyourselfandothers.
Readandfollowall
instructionsinthis
manualbeforeat-
temptingtooperate
this machine.Failure
to complywith these
instructionsmayresult
in personalinjury.When
youseethis symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
ofthis powermachine
to personswho read,
understand
andfollow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
andon the machine.
Yourmowerisshipped
withthehandleinthe
higherheightposition.
NOTE:Eachendof
thelowerhandlemust
beplacedinthesame
relativeposition.
IMPORTANT
I
i This unit is shipped
WITHOUT GASOLINE
or OiL. After assem-
bly, service engine
with gasolineand
oil as instructed in
I the separateengine
manual packedwith
your unit.
==,
_ ARNING"Disconnectand
ground the spark plugwire as
instructedinthe separateengine
manual.
1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhichmaybebetween
upperandlowerhandles.
a. Pullupand backontheupperhandletoraisethe
handlefrompositionA intotheoperatingposition
B.SeeFigure2.
b. Tightenhandknobs(starknobs)securingupper
handletolowerhandle.Makesurethateach
carriageboltisseatedproperlyin thehandle.
NOTE:Onsomemodelswingnutshavebeenreplaced
withstarknobs.Figuresshowwingnutsonly.
2. Locatehairpinclipinone holeon theweldpinon each
sideof lowerhandle.
Figure 2
.
.
a. Removehairpinclipfromthis hole.Usinga pairof
pliers,inserthairpinclipintotheotherholeon the
weldpin.Repeaton otherside.
b. Placeonecarriagebolt(foundinthehardware
packincludedwithyourunit)intheupperholeof
therighthandlemountingbracketfromthe inside
outward.SeeFigure2. Securewithonewingnut
(starknobs).Repeatprocessontheleft side.
RopeguideSetupasfollows,seeFigure3:
a. Holdthebladecontrolagainstthe upperhandle.
PositionA.
b. Slowlypullstarterropeoutof engine.PositionB.
c. Slipstarterropeintotheropeguide.PositionC.
d. Tightenropeguidewingnut(starknobs).Position
D.
Insertpostoncabletiesintoholesprovidedon the
lowerhandle.Pullcabletietightandtrimexcess.See
Figure4.
Figure 3 Figure 4
6
Eachwheelhasa heightadjustmentlevertochange
thecuttingheightofthemower.Tochangetheheight
ofcut,squeezeadjusterlevertowardthewheel,
movingup ordownto selectedheight.SeeFigure5.
.
6. Toassemblethegrasscatcher:
a. Placebagoverframe(blackplasticsideisthe
bottomofbag.)Insertthehookson theframe
throughtheholesinthesideplasticchannelsof
thebag.SeeFigure6.
b. Securebagtoframebyworkingtheplastic
channelsonbagoverframeasshownin Figure6.
All oftheplasticchannelsexceptcentertopof bag
attachfromtheoutsideofbag.Centertopofbag
attachesfromtheinsideofbag.
7. AttachingGrassCatchertoMower
a. Liftthereardischargedooronthemower,and
placethegrasscatcheron thepivotrod. Letgo
ofdischargedoorsothat itrestson thegrass
catcher. SeeFigure7.
__k ARNING: Never operate mower
unless the hooks on the grass
catcher are firmly seated on the
pivot rod, and the rear discharge
door rests firmly against top of
the grass catcher.
8. Toremovegrasscatcherandutilizethemulching
feature:
Liftreardischargedooronthemowerasshownin
Figure7.Liftgrasscatcherupandout,off ofthe
pivotrod. Releasereardischargedoortoallowit
toclose rearopeningofmower.
a.
Figure 6
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Figure 7
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Adjus merits
NOTE: Make certain
bag isturnediight
sideout be!ore
assembling (wamir
labelwill beonthe
outside):
NOTE:Make certain
cablesarerouted
tothe outsideofthe
handles0 theYare
not in the wayWhen
attachingthe grass
catcherl
WARNING
Never operate mower
unless the hooks on
the grass catcher are
firmly seated on the
pivot to& and the
rear discharge door
rests firmly against
top of the grass
catcherl
7
WARNING
Read, understand,
and follow aii instruc-
tions and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
i operating.
Thisbladecontrol
mechanismisa
i safetydevice.Never
I attemptto bypassits
operations.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
, explosive. Neverfuel
i the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguis h cigarettes,
cigars, pipesand
other sourcesof
ignition.
Know Your Lawn Mower
Blade Control
-- Upper Handle
Recoil
Starter
Lower Handle
Starter
Rope
Grass
Catcher
Cutting Height
Adjustment Lever
(for each wheel)
Spark Plug
Figure 8
Blade Control Handle
Thebladecontrolhandleis locatedon theupperhandle
ofthemower.See Figure8.Thebladecontrolhandle
mustbedepressedinordertooperatetheunit.Release
thebladecontrolhandleto stoptheengineandblade.
Recoil Starter
Therecoilstarteris attachedtotherightupperhandle.
Standbehindtheunitand pullthe recoilstarterropeto
startthe unit.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
(if so equipped)
Oneadjustmentleverislocatedon eachwheelandis
usedtoadjustthecuttingheight.All fourlevershaveto
beatthesamerelativepositiontoensureuniformcut.
Before Starting
1. Servicetheenginewithgasolineandoil asinstructed
in theseparateenginemanual.
2. Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplug. If unitis
equippedwitha rubberbootovertheend ofthespark
plugwire,makecertainthemetalloopon theend of
thesparkplugwire(insidetherubberboot)isfastened
securelyoverthemetaltipon thesparkplug.
To Start Engine
1. Ifyourunitisequippedwitha primer,primeengineas
instructedin theseparateenginemanualpackedwith
yourunit.
2. Standingbehindtheunit,depressthe bladecontrol
handleandholditagainsttheupperhandleasshown
in Figure9.
3. Graspthestarterhandleas shownandpullslowly
untilresistanceis felt,thenpullrapidlyto startengine
andavoidkickback.Returnit slowlytothe ropeguide.
8
ToStopEngine
1. Releasethebladecontrolhandletostoptheengine
and blade.
_ WARNING: The blade continues
to rotate for a few seconds after
the engine isshut off.
2. Disconnectandgroundthesparkplugwireas
instructedintheseparateenginemanualtoprevent
accidentalstartingwhileequipmentisunattended.
UsingYour Lawn Mower
,_ WARNING: Never operate your
mower without either the rear
door or the entire grass catcher
assembly firmly secured.
Besurethelawnisclearof stones,sticks,wire,or other
objectswhichcoulddamagethelawnmowerorthe
engine.Suchobjectscouldbeaccidentlythrownbythe
mowerin anydirectionandcauseseriouspersonalinjury
totheoperatorandothers.
WARNING: if you strike a foreign
object, stop the engine. Remove
wire from the spark plug, thor-
oughly inspectthe mower for any
damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating
the mower. Extensive vibration
of the mower during operation is
an indicationof damage. The unit
should be promptly inspected
and repaired.
Operating Tips
1. Forbestresultsandeffectivemulching,do notcutwet
grass.
2. Newgrass,thickgrass,or wetgrassmayrequirea
narrowercut.
3.
Fora healthierlawn,nevercutoff morethanone-third
ofthetotallengthofthegrass.
4. Yourlawnshouldbe cutin thefallas longasthere
is growth.
5. Adjustgroundspeedaccordingtoconditionof lawn.
6. Ifthegrasshasbeenallowedtogrowin excessof4
inches,mulchingisnotrecommended.Mowusing
thegrasscatcherto reducethegrassheightto3-1/4
inchesorlessbeforemulching.
Figure 9
,_ WARNING: Waitfor the blade to
stop completely before doing
any work on the mower or to
remove the grass catcher.
Using Grass Catcher
Youcanusethegrasscatchertocollectclippingswhile
youareoperatingthemower.
1. Attachgrasscatcherfollowinginstructionson page
7. Grassclippingswillautomaticallycollectinthe
bagasyourunthe mower.Operatethemowertillthe
grassbagisfull.
2. Stopenginecompletelybyreleasingtheblade
controlhandle.Makesurethattheunithascometo
a completestop.
3. Liftdischargedoorandpullgrassbagup andaway
fromthe mowertodisposeofthegrassclippings.
Mower
WARNING
The operation of any
lawn mower can result
inforeign objects
being thrown into
the eyes, whichcan
damage your eyes
severely. Always wear
safety glasseswhile
operating the mower,
or whileperforming
any adjustments or
repairs on it.
Be sureno one other
than the operator is
standing near the lawn
mower while starting
engine oroperating
mower. Never run
engine indoorsor
n enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. En-
gineexhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly
gas. Keep hands,feet,
hair and loose clothing
away from any moving
partson engine and
lawn mower.
9
Maintenance
i_i ii i ii _i i i i i _i
We donot recommend
the useof pressure
hoseto clean your
UniL These mayCause
damagetoelectrical
components,spindles,
pulleys, bearings,or
the engine: Theuse
of water willresuItin
shortened life and
reduce serviceabilityl
Lubricate these
before
Figure 10
General Recommendations
.
2.
Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming
anymaintenance.
Thewarrantyon thislawnmowerdoesnotcover
itemsthathavebeensubjectedtooperatorabuse
or negligence.Toreceivefullvaluefromwarranty,
operatormustmaintainthe lawnmoweras
instructedhere.
3. Changingof engine-governedspeedwillvoid
enginewarranty.
4. Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce
eachseason.
5.
Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesurethese
aretight.
Lubrication
1. Lubricatethepivotpointsonthebladecontrolhandle
atleastoncea seasonwithlightoil.Theblade
controlmustoperatefreelyin bothdirections.See
Figure10.
2. If yourmowerisequippedwith ballbearingwheels,
lubricateat leastoncea seasonwitha lightoil,all
othertypesrequireno lubrication.However,ifthe
wheelsareremovedforanyreason,lubricatethe
surfaceoftheaxleboltandtheinnersurfaceofthe
wheelwithlightautomotiveoil.
3. Lubricatethetorsionspringandpivotpointonthe
reardoorperiodicallywith lightoil topreventrust.
SeeFigure10.
4. Followtheaccompanyingenginemanualforlubrica-
tionscheduleandinstruction.
.
2.
Engine
Refertotheseparateenginemanualforengine
maintenanceinstructions.
.
.
Maintainengineoil asinstructedintheseparate
enginemanualpackedwithyourunit. Readandfollow
instructionscarefully.
Undernormalconditionsserviceaircleaneras
instructedin theseparateengine manualpackedwith
yourunit. Cleaneveryfewhoursunderextremely
dustyconditions. Poorengineperformanceand
floodingusuallyindicatesthattheair cleanershouldbe
serviced.
Thesparkplugshouldbecleanedandthegapreset
oncea season. Sparkplug replacementis recom-
mendedatthestartofeachmowingseason;check
enginemanualforcorrectplugtypeandgapspecifica-
tions.
NOTE:Thissparkignitionsystemmeetsall require-
mentsof theCanadianInterference-CausingEquipment
Regulations.
5. Cleantheengineregularlywithaclothor brush.
Keepthecoolingsystem(blowerhousingarea)clean
topermitproperair circulationwhichisessentialto
engineperformanceandlife.Becertaintoremoveall
grass,dirtandcombustibledebrisfrommufflerarea.
Deck
Theundersideofthemowerdeckshouldbecleanedafter
eachuseto preventa buildupofgrassclippings,leaves,
dirtorothermatter.If thisdebrisisallowedtoaccumulate,
itwillinviterustandcorrosion,and maypreventproper
mulching.
Thedeckmaybecleanedbytiltingthemowerandscrap-
ingcleanwitha suitabletool(makecertainthesparkplug
wireisdisconnected).
Blade Care
__1 ARNING: When removing the
cutting blade for sharpening or
replacement, protect your hands
with a pair of heavy glovesor use
a heavy rag to hold the blade.
Periodicallyinspectthebladeadapterforcracks,especial-
lyifyoustrikea foreignobject.Replacewhennecessary.
Followthestepsbelowforbladeservice:
1. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplug.
2. Tipmoweras specifiedinseparateenginemanual,if
itdoesnotspecifyturnmoweron itssidemakingsure
thattheairfilterandthecarburetorareup.
3. Removetheboltandthebladebellsupportwhich
holdthebladeandthebladeadaptertotheengine
crankshaft.SeeFigure11.
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Figure 11
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4. Removebladeandadapterfromthecrankshaft.
5, Theblademayberesharpenedbyremovingitand
eithergrindingor filingthecuttingedgekeepingas
closetotheoriginalbevelaspossible.Donotattempt
tosharpenthebladewhileitisstillon themower,
6. It isextremely importantthateachcuttingedge
receivesanequalamountof grindingtopreventan
unbalancedblade.
NOTE:improperbladebalancewillresultinexcessive
vibrationcausingeventualdamagetotheengineand
mower.Besureto carefullybalancebladeaftersharpen-
ing.Possibledamageresultingfrom bladeunbalance
conditionisnotthe responsibilityofthemanufacturer.
NOTE:Alwaysremovebladefromtheadapterfortesting
balance.
7. Thebladecanbetestedfor balancebybalancingit
ona roundshaftscrewdriver.Removemetalfromthe
heavysideuntilitbalancesevenly.
8. Beforereassemblingthebladeandthebladeadapter
totheunit,lubricatetheenginecrankshaftandthe
innersurfaceofthebladeadapterwithlightoil.
9. installthebladeadapteron thecrankshaftwiththe
"star"awayfromtheengine.SeeFigure11.Place
thebladewiththesidemarked"bottom"(orwithpart
number)facingawayfromtheadapter.Alignthe
bladebellsupportoverthebladewiththetabsinthe
holesofthebladeand insertthehexbolt.
10.Tightenthehexbolttothetorquelistedbelow:
Blade Mounting Torque
CenterBolt450 in.lb.rain.,600 in.lb,max.
Toinsuresafeoperationofyourunit,ALLnutsandbolts
mustbecheckedperiodicallyforcorrecttightness.
1. Therearflapisattachedtothebackofthemower
deck,and isdesignedtominimizethepossibilitythat
objectswillbethrownfromtherearofthemower
towardtheoperator.If therearflapbecomesdam-
aged,replaceasfollows.
2. Toremovetheoldrearflap,cutofftheflat endofthe
wirerodwhichsecuresittothedeckusinga pairof
side-cutters.Attachthenewrearflapusingthenew
rodprovidedwiththe rearflap,bendingtheendsof
therodoverto secure.
Off-Season Storage
Thefollowingstepsshouldbetakento prepareyourlawn
mowerforstorage.
1. Cleanandlubricatemowerthoroughlyasdescribedin
thelubricationinstructions.
2. Wedo notrecommendtheuseofa pressurewasher
or gardenhosetocleanyourunit.
3. Refertoenginemanualforcorrectengine
storageinstructions.
4. Coatmower'scuttingbladewithchassisgreaseto
preventrusting.
5. Storemowerin adry,cleanarea.Donotstorenextto
corrosivematerials,suchasfertilizer.
NOTE:Whenstoringanytypeofpowerequipmentin
a poorlyventilatedor metalstorageshed,careshould
betakentorust-prooftheequipment.Usinga lightoilor
silicone,coattheequipment,especiallycablesandall
movingpartsofyourlawnmowerbeforestorage.
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WARNING
When removing
the cutting blade
for sharpening or
replacement, protect
your hands with a
pair of heavy gloves
or usea heavy ragto
hold the blade, ...........;
An unbalancedblade
will cause excessive
vibration when rotat:
:ing atNgh speeds: It
may cause damage
to&ower, andcould ;
break causing per..
sonal injury.
soil condition causes
abrasive wear tothe
For repairs beyond
theminor adjust-
ments listed here;
contactanautho;ized
service dealer.
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Problem Cause Remedy
Engnefa stostart I 1. Bladecontrolhandledisengaged. 1. Engagebladecontrolhandle.
2. Sparkplugwiredisconnected. 2. Connectwiretosparkplug,
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3. Fueltankemptyor stalefuel. 3. Filltankwith clean,freshgasoline.
4. Enginenotprimed. 4. Refertoenginemanual.
5. Faultysparkplug. 5, Clean,adjustgap,or replace.
6. Blockedfuelline. 6. Cleanfuelline.
7. Engineflooding. 7. Waita fewminutesto restart butdo not
prime.
Enginerunserratic 1. Sparkplugwireloose. 1. Connectandtightenspark
plugwire.
2. Blockedfuellineor stalefuel. 2. Cleanfuelline;filltankwithclean,fresh
gasoline.
3. Gascapventplugged. 3. Clearvent.
4. Wateror dirtinfuelsystem. 4. Drainfueltankandcarburetor.Refillwith
freshfuel.
5. Dirtyaircleaner. 5. Refertoenginemanual.
6. Carburetoroutof adjustment. 6. Refertoenginemanual.
Engineoverheats 1. Engineoil levellow. 1. Fillcrankcasewithproperoil.
2. Drty airf lter 2. Refertotheenginemanualpackedwith
yourunit.
3. Airflow restricted. 3. Removeblowerhousingandclean.
Occasionalskip
(hesitates)at highspeed
.4. Carburetornotadjustedproperly.
1. Sparkpluggaptooclose.
2. Carburetoridlemixtureadjustment
improperlyset.
4. Refertoenginemanual.
1. Adjustgapto .030".Refertoengine
manual.
2. Refertoenginemanual.
Idlespoorly 1. Sparkplugfouled faultyor gaptoo 1. Resetgapto .030"orreplacesparkplug.
wide. Refertoenginemanual.
2. Carburetorimproperlyadjusted. 2. Refertoenginemanual.
3, Dirtyaircleaner. 3. Refertoenginemanual.
Excessivevibration
1. CuttingBladelooseor unbalanced. 1. Tightenbladeandadapter.Balanceblade
2. Bentcuttingblade. 2. Replaceblade.
2 Excessvehghgrass 2. Mowonceata highcuttingheightthen
mowagainatdesiredheightoi makea
I narrowercuttngpath.
3. Dullblade. 3. Sharpenor replaceblade.
Unevencut 1. Wheelsnotpositionedcorrectly. 1. Placeallfourwheelsinsameheight
position.
2. Dullblade. 2. Sharpenor replaceblade.
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and possessions,and byMTDProductsLimitedwithrespecttonewmerchandisepurchasedandusedin Canadaand/oritsterritoriesandpossessions
(eitherentityrespectively,"MTD").
MTDwarrantsthis product(excludingitsnormalwearpartsasdescribedbelow)againstdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipfora periodoftwo(2)
yearscommencingonthedateof originalpurchaseandwill,atits option,repairor replace,freeofcharge,anypartfoundtobedefectivein materials
or workmanship.Thislimitedwarrantyshallonlyapplyifthis producthasbeenoperatedandmaintainedinaccordancewiththeOperator'sManual
furnishedwiththeproduct,andhasnotbeensubjecttomisuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,accident,impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,
theft,fire,water,or damagebecauseofotherperilornaturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromtheinstallationor useofanypart,accessoryor attachment
notapprovedbyMTDforusewiththeproduct(s)coveredbythis manualwillvoidyourwarrantyastoanyresultingdamage.
Normalwearpartsarewarrantedtobefreefromdefectsin materialandworkmanshipfora periodofthirty(30) daysfromthedateofpurchase.Normal
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shoes,frictionwheels,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.
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dealerinyourarea;
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1-330-220-4683or logon toourWebsiteatwww.mtdproducts.com.
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Thislimitedwarrantydoesnotprovidecoverageinthefollowingcases:
a. Theengineorcomponentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Referto applicablemanufacturer'swarrantyfor
termsandconditions.
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c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchas lubricants,filters,bladesharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deckadjustments,and
normaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishdue touseor exposure.
d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservicedealer.
e. MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor exportedoutsideoftheUnitedStatesand/orCanada,andtheirrespectivepossessionsand
territories,exceptthosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsofexportdistribution.
f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts.
g. Transportationchargesand servicecalls.
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above, givenbyany personor entity,includinga dealer or retailer, withrespect to any product,shallbind MTD.Duringthe period of the
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Theprovisions as setforth inthis warrantyprovidethe soleand exclusive remedy arising from thesale. MTDshallnot be liablefor incidental
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REF PI#CE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION L747-1161A Blade Control Handle - Black Poignee de commande de la lame - noir
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749-1092A Upper Handle - Black Guidon superieur - noir
747-04080 Catcher Lower Frame Sac & herbe - b&ti inferieur
749-0928A Lower Handle Guidon inferieur
i 720_0279Knob1/4-20 Boutonl/4-20 d tach6es
o.,ondo0., o0oco don D
710-1174 Curved Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.00 Boulon ordinaire courbe 5/16-18 x 2,00 / m_w,CeS
664-04007A Generic Grasscatcher Bag Sac & herbe
664-04027 Grasscatcher Bag YM Sac a herbe YM
720-0284 Knob 5/16-18 Bouton 5/16-18
1 736-0451 Saddle Washer Rondelle selle
11 726-0240 Cable Tie Attache c&ble
12 710-0703 Carriage Bolt 1/4-20 x .75 Gr. 1 Boulon ordinaire 1/4-20 x 0,75 Qual. 1
13 731-04134A RB Chute Door Porte de goulotte
14 750-04162 Spacer .390 x .810 x .950 Entretoise 0,390 x 0,810 x 0,950
15 732-04089A LH Torsion Spring Ressort de torsion CG
16 732-04090A RH Torsion Spring Ressort de torsion CD
17 734-1987 Wheel Ass'y 8 x 1.8 Spoke Bar Grey Ensemble de roue 8 x 1,8 Gris
18 734-04150 RR Baffle Deflecteur de dechiquetage arriere droit
20 787-01276 21" Deck Ass'y Plateau de coupe de 21 pc O pa s a d/o21 710-0286 Mach. Scr. Pan Phil. 1/4-20 x .50 Vis de renforcement & usinee 1/4-20 x 0,50
22 782-5002B Front Baffle 21" Deflecteur de dechiquetage avant 21 pc accessories refer to
23 748-04082 Blade Adapter Adaptateur de la lame customer support on
24 742-0641 21" Blade (w/star) Lame 21 pc (avec etoile)
742-0741 21" Mulching Blade (w/star) Lame de dechiquetage 21 pc (avec etoile) page 2,
25 710-1257 Hex Bolt 3/8-24 x 2.5" Lg. Gr. 8 Vis b,t_te hex. 3/8-24 x 2,50 pc de Ig Qual. 8 Adressez-vous au
26 687-02077A Pivot Bar RH Barre de pivot CD
687-02078A Pivot Bar LH Barre de pivot CG _<Serviceapr_s-vente_,
27 736-0524B Blade Bell Support Support de la lame ^
la
qui
28 787-01290 Height Adjuster Plate Plaque de reglage de roue
page
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pour
ce
29 720-0426 Knob Bouton conceme les pi_ces
30 732-0404 Spring Lever Ass'y (w/knob) Levier de ressort (avec bouton) etlou accessoires.
31 738-0507B Shoulder Screw .50 Dia. Vis b,epaulement 0,50 Dia.
32 734-1988 Wheel Ass'y 7 x 1.8 Spoke Bar Grey Ensemble de roue 7 x 1,80 Gris
33 710-04371 Hex. L-Scr. 1/4-15 x 1.5 Vis hex. 1/4-15 x 1,50
34 746-1137 Control Cable 53.0" Lg. Snap-on C&ble de la commande 53,0 pc de Ig.
35 712-04064 Flanged Lock Nut 1/4-20 Gr. F Nylon €:crou de blocage 1/4-20 Qual. F nylon
36 731-04998 Rear Flap Abattant de protection arriere
37 732-0700 Wire Fil
38 712-0397 Wingnut 1/4-20 €:crou & oreilles
39 747-04035 Pivot Rod Tige de pivotement
40 687-02078 Spring Lever SP (w/knob) Ressort de levier (avec bouton)
720-0426 Knob Bouton
41 687-02071 Pivot Bar RH SP Barre de pivot - Droit
687-02070 Pivot Bar LH SP (not shown) Barre de pivot - Gauche (non illustree)
42 710-1652 Hex HD. TT Tap Scr. 1/4-20 x 5/8 Vis TT a rondelle-frein hex. 1/4 x 5/8
43 712-0431 Flange Locknut 3/8-16 €:crou de blocage 3/8-16
44 714-0104 Int. Cotter Pin 5/16 DIA Goupille fendue 5/16 DIA.
45 710-0654A Hex Wash HD Tap Scr 3/8-16 x .88 Vis autotaraudee 3/8-16 x 0,88
46 687-02099A Height Adj. Ass'y LH (w/knob) Ensemble de reglage de roue CG (avec bouton)
687-02100A Height Adj. Ass'y RH (w/knob) Ensemble de reglage de roue CD (avec bouton)
48 687-02069 LH Rear Height Adj. Ass'y Complete Ensemble de reglage de roue CG (complet)
687-02068 RH Rear Height Adj. Ass'y Complete Ensemble de reglage de roue CD (complet)
49 787-01143A LH Height Adj. Brkt. Ensemble de reglage de roue CG
787-01144A RH Height Adj. Brkt. Ensemble de reglage de roue CD
.......5Q....... 720-04072 Kn0b TStar 5/!6:!8 ........................................... ....................................................
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