MTD 12AE469A229 Owner's manual

Brand: MTD

Model: 12AE469A229

Category: Lawnmowers

Type: Owner's manual

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21" Rotary Mower- Model Series 460

iMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-

coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwithasparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalorstatelaws(if any).

If a sparkarresterisused,itshouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw

(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester

forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

FORMNO.769-02882A

PRINTEDIN U.S.A. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 04/02/2007

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 .............................. 8

Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 10

Troubleshooting ................................................ 14

Off-Season Storage and Safety Labels .......... 15

Parts List ........................................................... 16

MTDLLCreservestherighttochangeproductspecifications,designs,andequipmentwithoutnoticeandwithoutincurringobligation.

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREASSEMBLINGYOURNEWEQUIPMENT,

pleaselocatethe modelplateon theequipmentand

copythe informationto thesamplemodelplatepro-

videdto the right.Youcan locatethe modelplateby

standingat theoperatingpositionand lookingdown

atthe rearofthe deck.Thisinformationwillbeneces-

saryto usethe manufacturer'swebsite,toobtain

assistancefromtheCustomerSupportDepartment,

orwhencontactingan authorizedservicedealer.

Model Number

www.mtdproducts.com

Serial Number

MTD LLC

PoO= BOX 361131

CLEVELAND, OH 44136

330-220-4683

800-800-7310

Customer Support

Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first

contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou have difficultyassemblingthis productorhave anyquestionsregardingthe controls, operation,or maintenanceof this

unit,youcanseek help from the experts.Choosefrom theoptions below:

• Visit www.mtdproducts.com

• Call a CustomerSupport Representativeat 1-800-800-7310.

• The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine-relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating,specifica-

tions,warranty and service. Pleasereferto theengine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packedseparatelywith

your unit,for moreinformation.

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WARNING

Thissymbolpoints

out importantsafety

instructionswhich,if

notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

i safetyand/or property

I ofyourselfand others.

Readandfollowall

instructionsinthis

manualbeforeat-

temptingto operate

i this machine.Failure

I to complywith these

instructionsmayresult

i inpersonalinjury.When

youseethis symbol.

i HEED ITS WARNING!

i Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use

ofthis powermachine

to personswho read.

i understand

andfollow the warnings

and instructions

=nthis manual

and onthe machine.

WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of its constituents,and certainvehiclecompo-

nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancer and

birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.

DANGER: Thismachine was builtto be operatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operation in this

manual.As with anytype of powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe part ofthe operator

can resultin serious injury.Thismachine is capableof amputatinghandsand feet and throwing

objects. Failureto observethefollowing safety instructionscould result in seriousinjury 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,orotherobjectsthat mayobscure

yourvisionofachildwhomayrunintothe mower.

5. Keepchildrenawayfromhotor runningengines.Theycan

sufferburnsfroma hotmuffler.

6. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operateapower

mower.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand

understandoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthis

manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbyaparent.

General Operation

1. Readthis operator'smanualcarefullyin its entiretybefore

attemptingtoassemblethismachine.Read,understand,

andfollowall instructionsonthe machineandinthe

manual(s)beforeoperation.Becompletelyfamiliarwith

thecontrolsandthe properuseofthis machinebefore

operatingit. Keepthis manualina safeplaceforfuture

andregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.

2. Thismachineisa precisionpieceof powerequipment,

nota plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all

times.Yourunithas beendesignedto performonejob: to

mowgrass.Donotuseit 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 ricochetbacktowardtheoperator.

5. Tohelpavoidbladecontactorathrownobjectinjury,

stayinoperatorzonebehindhandlesandkeepchildren,

bystanders,helpersandpetsatleast75feetfrom mower

whileit is inoperation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters

area.

6. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringopera-

tionandwhile performinganadjustmentor repairtoprotect

youreyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseserious

injurytothe eyes.

7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fitting

slacksandshirts. Shirtsandpantsthatcoverthe armsand

legsandsteel-toedshoesarerecommended.Neveroperate

thismachineinbarefeet,sandals,slipperyor light-weight

(e.g.canvas)shoes.

8. Donotputhandsorfeet nearrotatingpartsor undercutting

deck.Contactwithbladecanamputatehandsandfeet.

9. Amissingor damageddischargecovercancauseblade

contactor thrownobjectinjuries.

10.Manyinjuriesoccurasa resultofthe mowerbeingpulled

overthefoot duringafall causedbyslippingor tripping.

Do notholdontothe mowerifyouarefalling;releasethe

handleimmediately.

11.Neverpullthe mowerbacktowardyouwhileyouare

walking.Ifyoumustbackthe mowerawayfromawallor

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.Thebladecontrolhandleisasafetydevice.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.Ifthe equipmentshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe

engineandcheckimmediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationis

generallya warningoftrouble.

19.Shutthe engineoffand waituntilthe bladecomestoa

completestopbeforeremovingthe grasscatcherorunclog-

gingthe chute.

Thecuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefora fewsecondsafter

the engineisshutoff. Neverplaceany partofthe bodyin

the bladeareauntilyouaresurethe bladehasstopped

rotating.

20.Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrailshield,discharge

cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandleorothersafety

protectivedevicesin placeand working.Neveroperate

mowerwith damagedsafetydevices.Failureto dosocan

resultin personalinjury.

21.Mufflerand enginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Do

nottouch.

22.Onlyusepartsandaccessoriesmadeforthis machineby

manufacturer.Failuretodoso can resultin personalinjury.

23. Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis manual,

usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealerfor

assistance.

Slope Operation

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtoslip andfall accidents,which

canresultinsevereinjury.Operationonslopesrequiresextra

caution.Ifyoufeeluneasyonaslope,do notmowit. Foryour

safety,usetheslopegaugeincludedaspartofthismanualto

measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisuniton aslopedorhilly

area.Ifthe slopeisgreaterthan15degrees,donotmowit.

Do:

1. Mowacrossthefaceofslopes;neverupanddown.Exercise

extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.

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

whichcancauseyouto slipor trip.Tallgrasscan hide

obstacles.

3. Alwaysbesureofyourfooting.A slipand fallcan cause

seriouspersonalinjury.If youfeel youarelosingyour

balance,releasethebladecontrolhandleimmediately,and

the bladewill stoprotatingwithin3seconds.

Do Not:

1. Do notmowneardrop-offs,ditchesor embankments,you

could loseyourfootingor balance.

2. Donotmowslopesgreaterthan 15degreesasshownon

the slopegauge.

3. Donotmowonwet grass.Unstablefootingcouldcause

slipping.

Service

Safe Handling Of Gasoline:

1. Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextreme

carein handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable

andthevaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjury can

occurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselfor yourclothes,

whichcanignite.Washyourskin andchangeclothes

immediately.

2. Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.

3. Neverfillcontainersinsidea vehicleor onatruckortrailer

bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe

groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

4. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truckor trailer

andrefueliton theground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuel

suchequipmenton atrailer withaportablecontainer,rather

thanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.

5. Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththe rimofthe fueltankor

containeropeningatall timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Do

not useanozzlelock-opendevice.

6. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesand othersources

ofignition.

7. Neverfuel machineindoorbecauseflammablevaporswill

accumulatein thearea.

8. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhileengineishotor

running. Allowengineto coolatleasttwominutesbefore

refueling.

9. Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltankto nomorethanY2inch

belowbottomoffiller neckto provideforfuelexpansion.

10.Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

11.Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeitoff theengineand equipment.

Moveunittoanotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestarting

engine.

12.Neverstorethemachineorfuel containernearanopen

flame,sparkor pilotlightasona waterheater,space

heater,furnace,clothesdryeror othergasappliances.

13.Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfreeofgrass,leaves,

orother debrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuelspillageand

removeanyfuel soakeddebris.

14.Allowamowertocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.

GeneralService:

1. Neverrunanengineindoorsorin apoorlyventilatedarea.

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorless

anddeadlygas.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe

bladeandall movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe

sparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe engineto prevent

unintendedstarting.

3. Checkthe bladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequent

intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectblade

fordamage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn)Replacebladewith

theoriginalequipmentmanufacture's(O.E.M.)bladeonly,

listedinthismanual."Useof partswhichdo notmeetthe

originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improper

performanceand compromisesafety!"

4. Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthebladeor

weargloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.

5. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstightto besuretheequip-

mentis insafeworkingcondition.

6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper

operationregularly.

7. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stopthe engine,discon-

nectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengine.

Thoroughlyinspectthe mowerforanydamage.Repairthe

damagebeforestartingandoperatingthemower.

8. Neverattemptto makea wheelor cuttingheightadjust-

mentwhilethe engineisrunning.

9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail

shieldaresubjecttowear anddamagewhichcould

exposemovingpartsor allowobjectstobethrown.For

safetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponentsandre-

placeimmediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's

(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedin thismanual."Useofparts

whichdo notmeetthe originalequipmentspecifications

mayleadtoimproperperformanceandcompromise

safety!"

10.Do notchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-revthe

engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperating

speedoftheengine.

11.Maintainor replacesafetylabels,as necessary.

12.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulations.Improper

disposaloffluidsandmaterialscanharmtheenvironment.

Practices

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.

Whenyousee this

symbol.

HEED iT'S WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use

of this powermachine

to personswho read.

understand

and followthe warnings

and instructions

in this manua

and onthe machine.

NOTE:Standbehind

themowerasifyou

weregoingtooperate

it.Yourrighthandcor-

respondstotheright

sideofthemower;your

lefthandcorresponds

totheleftsideofthe

mower.

NOTE:Yourmower

i isshippedwiththe

i handleinthehigher

I heightposition.

NOTE:Eachendof

thelowerhandlemust

iblP lacedinthesame

i eativeposition.

IMPORTANT

DONOTcrimpthe

cableswhenliftingthe

handleup.Makesure

toroutethecables

insidethelowerhandle.

NOTE:ThsOperator's

Manualcoversseveral

i models.LawnMower

featuresvaryby

i modelNota.IIfeatures

discussed(orengines

pictured)inthismanual

areapplicabletoall

LawnMowermodels.

Figure 3=1

HardwarePack

WingNuts (2)

Figure 3=2

1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhichmaybebetween

upperandlowerhandles.

a. Pullupand backon upperhandleasshownin

Figure3-1.Makecertainthelowerhandleisseated

securelyintothehandlemountingbrackets.

b. Tightenhandknobssecuringupperhandleto

lowerhandle.Makesurethateachcarriageboltis

seatedproperlyin thehandle.

2. Locatehairpinclipinone holeon theweldpinon each

sideof lowerhandle.

a. Removehairpinclipfromthis hole.Usinga pairof

pliers,inserthairpinclipintotheotherholeon the

weldpin.Repeaton otherside.SeeFigure3-2.

b. Inserta carriageboltfromthehardwarepackinto

theupperholeonthehandlemountingbracket.

Securewithone plasticwingnut,alsoincluded

inthehardwarepack.Repeatonothersidewith

remainingitemsfromhardwarepack.

Theropeguideisattachedtotherightsideofthe

upperhandle.Loosenthewingnutwhichsecuresthe

ropeguide.

a. Holdthebladecontrolagainstupperhandle.

b. Pullstarterropeoutoftheengine.Releasethe

bladecontrol.SeeFigure3-3.

c. Slipstarterropeintoropeguide.

d. Tightenwingnut.

Insertpostoncabletiesintoholesprovidedon the

lowerhandle.Pullcabletietightandtrimexcess.

Anadjustingplateandthumbleverateachwheel

positionprovidescuttingheightadjustment.

a. Depresslevertowardswheel.

b. Moveitto anyoftheninepositionsfordesired

cuttingheight.SeeFigure3-5.

c. Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck.

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Figure 3=3 Figure 3=4

6. Followstepsbelowtoassemblethegrasscatcher:

a. Placebagoverframesothat itsblackplasticside

is atthebottom.

b. Slip plasticchannelofgrassbagoverhooksonthe

frame.SeeFigure3-6.All plasticchannelsexcept

centertopofbagattachfromoutsideofbag.

c. Attachcentertopofbagfrominsideofbag.

7. Followstepsbelowtoattachgrasscatcher:

a. Liftreardischargedoor.

b. Placegrasscatcheron thepivotrod.Letgo

ofdischargedoorsothat itrestson thegrass

catcher.SeeFigure3-7.

Toremovegrasscatcherorconverttoa mulcher(if

equipped),lift reardischargedooronthemoweras

showninFigure3-7.Liftgrasscatcherupandoutofthe

pivotrod.Releasereardischargedoortoallowit toclose

rearopeningofmower.

Figure 3-5

_ WARNING:Neveroperatemower

unless the hookson the grass catcher

arefirmly seatedinthe slotson the

handle bracketassemblies, and the rear

dischargedoorrests firmly against top

of thegrass catcher.

8. Ifcovertingtosidedischarge,makesuregrass

catcherisoff unitand reardischargedoorisclosed.

a. Liftmulchingplugon therightsideof mower.

b. Slidetwohooksofsidedischargechuteunder

thehingepinonthe mulchingplugassemblyand

lowerthesidemulchingplug.See Figure3-8.

NOTE:Donotremovethesidemulchingplugat anytime,

evenwhenyouarenotmulching.

9. Ifequipped,chargebatteryfor8 to 10hoursbefore

initialuse.Followinstructionsin Maintenancesection.

Figure 3=6

Figure 3=8

Figure 3=7

WARNING

i i ii ii

Never operate mower

unless the hookson

the grass catcher are

seated inthe

slotson

bracket assemblies,

and the rear dis'

charge door rests

f rm yagainsttopof

the grass catcher:

CUTTING HEIGHT

placed inthesame

relativep0sition:

GRASS CATCHER

Make certain bagiS

turned right Sideout

beforeassembling

(warninglabelwill be

onthe outside)i

IMPORTANT

Thisunitis shipped

without gasOIneer

oil inthe enginel Fill

up gasolineandOil

as instructed inthe

accompanyingengine

manUalBEFORE

WARNING

The bladecontrol

mechanismisa

safety device. Never

attemptto bypassits

operations.

; Useextreme care

when handling

gasoline.Gasolineis

extremely flammable

and the vapors are

explosive. Never fuel

the machine indoors

or while the engine

is hot or running.

I Extinguish cigarettes,

cigars, pipesand

other sources of

ignition.

Keep hands and feet

away from the chute

area on cutting deck.

Referto warning

label onthe unit.

Recoil Starte

Know Your Lawn Mower

BladeControl

Drive Control

Electric Start

Ignition Switch

*Shownwith

ElectricStart Mulch Plug

Height Adjustment

Levers

Figure 4-1

Nowthatyouhavesetupyourlawnmowerforopera-

tion,getaquaintedwithits controlsandfeatures.These

aredescribedbelowandillustratedonthis page.This

knowledgewillallowyoutouseyournewequipmentto

itsfullestpotential.

Blade Control

Thebladecontrolisattachedtothe upperhandleof

themower.Depressand squeezeitagainsttheupper

handletooperatetheunit. Releaseittostopengineand

blade.

,__ WARNING:Thisbladecontrolmecha-

nism isa safetydevice. Neverattempt

to bypass itsoperations.

Drive Control

Thedrivecontrolislocatedontheundersideofthe

upperhandleand isusedtoengagethedrive.Squeeze

itagainsttheupperhandleto engagethedrive; release

ittoslowdownor stopmowerfrompropelling.See

Figure4-1.

Mulch Plug

Themulchingplugisusedonlyformulchingpurposes.

Insteadofcollectingthegrassclippingsinthegrass

catcher,yourmowerhastheoptionof recirculating

theclippingsbacktothelawn.Makesurethatthe

reardischargedoorisclosedandthegrasscatcheris

removedfromunitwhilemulching.

Cutting Height Adjustment Levers

Oneadjustmentleverislocatedon eachwheelandis

usedtoadjustthecuttingheight.All fourlevershaveto

beatthesamerelativepositiontoensurea uniformcut.

Recoil Starter

Therecoilstarterisattachedtotherightupperhandle.

Standbehindtheunitand pullthe recoilstarterropeto

startthe unit.

Electric Start Ignition Switch (if

Equipped)

Theignitionswitchis locatedon theleftsideofthehandle

panel.It isusedonlyfortheelectricstarter.

Gas and Oil Fill-Up

1. Checkoillevelandaddoil if necessary.Followengine

manualforthis.

2. Servicetheenginewithgasolineasinstructedinthe

enginemanual. Seeenginemanualforlocationofoil

andgasfill.

__kk ARNING:Useextremecarewhenhan-

dling gasoline.Gasolineis extremely

flammableand the vapors areexplosive.

Neverfuel the machine indoorsor while

the engine ishot or running. Extinguish

cigarettes, cigars, pipesand other

sources of ignition.

_ ARNING:The operationof any lawn "_

mowercan result inforeign objects

being thrownintothe eyes,whichcan

damageyoureyesseverely.Always

wearsafetyglasseswhileoperating

the mower,orwhileperforming any

adjustmentsor repairson it.

Starting Engine

_l_llk, l=WARNING:Besureno one otherthan

theoperatorisstandingnearthe lawn

mowerwhilestartingengineor operat-

ingmower.Neverrun engine indoors

orin enclosed,poorly ventilatedareas.

Engine exhaustcontainscarbon monox-

ide,an odorlessand deadly gas. Keep

hands, feet,hairand looseclothing

awayfrom any moving partson engine

and lawnmower.

1. Pushprimer(ifequipped)threetimes.Waitabout

two secondsbetweeneachpush.SeeFigure4-2. In

temperaturearound550For below,primefivetimes.

Donotprimetorestarta warmengine.

2. Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethebladecontrol

againstupperhandle.SeeFigure4-2.

3. Recoil Start: Grasprecoilstarterhandleandpull rope

outwitha rapid,continuous,fullarmstroke.Keeping

a firmgripon thestarterhandle,lettheroperewind

slowly.Repeatuntilenginecranks.Lettheroperewind

eachtime slowly.

Electric Start (If Equipped): Turnignitionkeytothe

righttostarttheengine.Releasethekeyafterthe

enginestarts.

Figure 4=2

_ ARNING:If youstrikeaforeign

object,stopthe engine.Remove

wire from thespark plug,thoroughly

inspectmowerfor anydamage,and

repairdamagebeforerestarting and

operating. Extensive vibration of

mower during operation isan indica-

tion of damage.The unit should be

promptlyinspectedand repaired.

1. Oncetheengineis running,squeezethedrive

controlagainsttheupperhandleto propelmower.

2. Forbest results,do notcut wetgrass.

3. Fora healthierlawn,nevercut offmorethanone-

thirdofthetotallengthofthegrass.

Stopping Engine

1. Releasebladecontroltostoptheengineand blade.

2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand

groundagainsttheengine.

_ ARNING:Waitfor the blade to stop

completelybeforedoing anywork

on the mower or to removethegrass

catcher.

UsingYour Lawn Mower

_ ARNING:Neveroperateyour mower

without eitherthe reardoor or the entire

grass catcher assembly firmly secured.

Besurelawnisclearof stones,sticks,wire,or other

objectswhichcoulddamagelawnmowerorengine.

Suchobjectscouldbe accidentlythrownbythemower

in anydirectionandcauseseriouspersonalinjurytothe

operatorandothers.

Using as Mulcher

Formulchinggrass,removethegrasscatcherfromthe

mower.Thereardischargedoorshouldbeclosed.

1. Foreffectivemulching,do notcut wetgrass.

2. Newor thickgrassmayrequirea narrowercut.

Adjustgroundspeedaccordingtoconditionoflawn.

3. ifthegrasshasbeenallowedto growinexcessof

4 inches,mulchingisnotrecommended.Usethe

grasscatchertobagclippingsinstead.

Using Grass Catcher

Youcanusethegrasscatchertocollectclippingswhile

youareoperatingthemower.

1. AttachgrasscatcherfollowinginstructionsinSetUp.

Grassclippingswillautomaticallycollectinbagas

yourunmower.Operatemowertillgrassbagisfull.

2. Stopenginecompletelybyreleasingtheblade

controlhandle.Makesurethattheunithascometo

a completestop.

3. Liftdischargedoorandpullgrassbagup andaway

fromthe mowertodisposeofthegrassclippings.

perating

The operation of any

lawnmower can result

inforeign objects

being thrown into

the eyes,which can

damage your eyes

severely. Always wear

safety glasseswhile

operatingthe mower,

or while performing

any adjustments or

repairs on it.

Be sure no one other

than the operator is

standing near the lawn

mower while starting

engine or operating

mower. Never run

engine indoors or

in enclosed, poorly

ventilated areas. En-

gine exhaust contains

carbon monoxide, an

odorless and deadly

;tas.Keep hands, feet,

lair and loose clothing

_wayfrom any moving

partson engine and

lawn mower.

Your Lawn

Alwaysstop engine;

d sconneot

plug, andground

against engine before

cleaning,lubricating

ordo nganyk nd

a ntenano onyour

machine.

We donot recommend

the useofpressure

washers

hose toc danyour

unit.Thesemay cause

damage to electric

components;spindles,

pulleys,bedringsl

the engine: The use

of WaterWillresult

shortened lifeand

reduce serviceability:

Lubrication

1. Lubricatepivotpointson thebladecontrolatleast

oncea seasonwithlightoil.Thebladecontrolmust

operatefreelyinbothdirections.SeeFigure5-1.

2. Lubricatethewheelsatleastoncea seasonwith

lightoil (ormotoroil). If wheelsareremovedforany

reason,lubricatesurfaceofthepivotarmandinner

surfaceof thewheelwithlightoil.SeeFigure5-1.

3. Lubricatethetorsionspringandpivotpointoneach

endofthereardischargedoorandthesidemulching

plugperiodicallywithlightoil topreventrust.See

Figure5-1.

4. Thetransmissionispre-lubricatedand sealedatthe

factoryanddoesnotrequirelubrication.

5. Followtheaccompanyingenginemanualforlubrica-

tionscheduleandinstructionforenginelubrication.

Figure 5-1

Deck Care

1. Disconnectsparkplugwire.Draingasolinefromlawn

mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthegascap.

2. Tipmowersothat itrestsonthe housing.Keepthe

sidewiththeair cleanerfacingup.Holdmowerfirmly.

__IL ARNING:Nevertip the mowermore

than 90 degreesin anydirections and

do not leavethe mower tipped for any

length of time. Oil can drain intothe

upper part ofthe engine causinga

starting problem.

Figure 5=2

General Recommendations

1. Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming

anymaintenance.

2. Thewarrantyon thislawnmowerdoesnotcover

itemsthathavebeensubjectedtooperatorabuse

ornegligence.Toreceivefullvaluefromwarranty,

operatormustmaintainthelawnmoweras

instructedhere.

Changingofengine-governedspeedwillvoid

enginewarranty.

Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce

eachseason.

Periodicallycheckallfastenersand makesurethese

aretight.

WARNING:Alwaysstop engine,

disconnect spark plug, and ground

against enginebeforecleaning,

lubricatingordoing any kind of

maintenanceonyour machine.

3. Scrapeandcleantheundersideofthedeckwitha

suitabletool.Donotspraywithwater.

4. Putthemowerbackonits wheelsontheground.If

youhad putplasticunderthegascapearlier,make

sureto removeitnow.

Engine Care

1. Maintainoillevelasinstructedin enginemanual.

2. Serviceaircleanerevery25 hoursundernormal

conditions.Cleaneveryfewhoursunderextremely

dustyconditions.Refertoenginemanual.

3. Cleansparkplugand resetthegaponcea season.

Checkenginemanualforcorrectplugtype andgap

specifications.

4. Cleanengineregularlywitha clothorbrush.Keepthe

coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea)cleantopermit

properaircirculation.Removeall grass,dirtand

combustibledebrisfrommufflerarea.

Replacing Rear Flap

1. Toremoverearflap,lift reardoor,and pressflapinon

eithersideto removefromhole.SeeFigure5-2.

2. Removeflapfromoppositeholeand replacewithnew

flapintheoppositeorderandmannerof removal.

Blade Care f

__ll ARNING:Whenremovingcutting

blade for sharpeningor replacement,

protectyourhandswitha pairof heavy

gloves or usea heavy ragto hold blade.

1. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplug.Turn

moweron itssidemakingsurethattheairfilterand

thecarburetorareup.

2. Removebolt,bladebellsupport,blade,andblade

adapterfromtheenginecrankshaft.SeeFigure5-3.

3. Thebladecanbe sharpenedwitha fileor on a grind-

ing wheel.Donotattempttosharpenthebladewhile

it isstillon themower.Whensharpeningblade,follow

originalangleofgrind.Grindcuttingedgesequallyto

keepbladebalanced.

4. Removebladefromtheadapterfortestingbalance.

Balancethebladeona roundshaftscrewdriverto

check.Removemetalfromtheheavysideuntilit

balancesevenly.

_ WARNING:Anunbalanced bladewill

causeexcessivevibration whenrotating

athigh speeds. It may causedamage

to mower,and could breakcausing

personalinjury.

5. Lubricatetheenginecrankshaftandtheinnersurface

ofthebladeadapterwithlightoil.Slidetheblade

adapterontotheenginecrankshaft.Placetheblade

on theadaptersuchthatthesideoftheblademarked

"Bottom"(orwithpartnumber)facesthegroundwhen

themowerisin theoperatingposition.Makesurethat

bladeisalignedandseatedon bladeadapterflanges.

6. Placebladebellsupportonthe blade.Alignnotches

on thebladebell supportwith smallholesin blade.

Replacehexboltandtightenhexboltto torque:450

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

Toensuresafeoperationofyourmower,periodically

checkthebladeboltforcorrecttorque.

Belt Care

1. Removetwoshoulderscrewssecuringfrontdrive

covertomowerdeck.SeeFigure5-4. Pressinwardon

sidesoffrontdrivecoverand releasetabsthat secure

ittotheheightadjusterbrackets.Removedrivecover

frommower.

Loosenscrewholdingbelttensionspringtotransmis-

sion.SeeFigure5-4inset.Donotremovescrew

completely.Asyouloosenit, tensiononthebeltwillbe

released.

Figure 5=4

Figure 5=5

3. Pushtransmissionup a littleandslidebeltoffthe

transmissionpulley.Lift mowertoaccessbeltfrom

undersideofmower.Slidebeltoff ofenginepulleyand

aroundtheblade.SeeFigure5-5.

4. Replacewith newbelt,workingaroundblade.Make

surebeltisfirmlyseatedonenginepulleywhile

pullingfromtheothersideand slidingitaroundthe

transmissionpulley.Tightenscrewloosenedearlier

tosecurebelttensionspringtothetransmission.

Reassemblefrontdrivecover.

WARNING

When removing

the cutting blade

for sharpening or

replacementor

when sliding the belt

around it, protect

your hands with a

pair of heavy gloves

or use a heavy rag to

hold the blade.

An unbalanced blade

will causeexcessive

vibrationwhen rotat-

ing at high speeds. It

may cause damage

to mower, and could

break causing per=

sonal injury.

NOTE: Makecertainthat

be!t is seated€orrectlyand

that it isridingSmoothlyon

theenginepulleyandis not

pinchedbetweenthelower

anduppei pulleyhalve&

WARNING

Batteries contain

sulfuricacidwhich

may cause burns. Do

not short circuit or

mutilate batteries in

any way. Do not put

batteries infire as

i these may burst or

release toxic materi-

als.

The battery contains

corrosivefluid and

i toxic material; handle

with care and keep

away from children.

Do not puncture,

i disassemble, mutilate

I or incineratethe

i battery. Explosive

gasescould be

vented during charg-

i ingot discharging.

I Usein a well venti-

I lated area, away from

sources of ignition.

I Use onlythe battery

charger supplied with

this mower.

f _ Replacing Battery (if Equipped)

Figure 5=6

f +

Positive

Terminal

Negative

Terminal

Figure 5=7

__k ARNING:Batteriescontainsulfuric

acid which maycause burns.Donot

short circuit or mutilate batteries in any

way.Donot put batteries infire as these

may burst or releasetoxic materials.

1. Loosenroundhandleknobssecuringupperandlower

handlesandcarefullyfoldtheupperhandledown

towardthelowerhandleas shownin Figure5-6.

2. Removethetwo screwssecuringbatterycovertobat-

teryhousingandplacethemtotheside.SeeFigure

5-6.

Openbatterycover,removepositiveandnegative

leadsfrombattery,removeandreplacewith new

battery.Connectthepositiveleadtothepositiveside

ofthebatterypack,thenconnectthenegativeside.

NOTE:Thebatteryyouhavemaydifferslightlyfromthe

oneshownin Figure5-7.RefertothePartsList.

IMPORTANT:Whenreplacingbatterypackin handle

panel,batterypackmustbepositionedwiththepositive

terminaltothe leftsideandthe negativeterminaltothe

rightsideofpanel(Positiveterminalisclosesttothe key

switch).SeeFigure5-7.Replacingbatterypackincor-

rectlywillcauseserious damage.

4. Reattachbatterycoverto batteryhousingbysecuring

withthetwoscrewsremovedearlier,makingsure

tosnapthewireconduiton theleftintoplaceonthe

housing.

5. Foldhandlesbackup andtightenhandleknobs.

,.r _,

Charging Battery (if Equipped)

WARNING:Thebatterycontainscor-

rosive fluid and toxic material; handle

with careand keepawayfrom children.

Donot puncture,disassemble,mutilate

or incineratethe battery.Explosive

gasescould bevented during charging

or discharging. Useina well ventilated

area,awayfrom sources of ignition.

1. Plugthe batterychargerintotheoutleton the

undersideofthebatteryhousing.SeeFigure5-8.

Figure 5=8

IMPORTANT:Alwaysplugchargerleadintobatterypack

leadfirst,andtheninsertbatterychargerpluginto120

volt standardhouseholdoutlet.Followthisorderofaction

everytimeyouchargethebattery.

NOTE:Thespecialdesignedplugonthechargerwillonly

fit intothe plugon thebatterybox.

2. Chargebatteryfor8 to 10hoursbeforeinitialuse.Do

not charge longer than 12hours. Thebatteryshould

be chargedatthebeginningandendoftheseason

andafteranyotherextendedperiodsof non-use.

3. Aftercharging,disconnectbatterychargerplugfrom

householdoutletfirst,thendisconnectchargerlead

frombatterypacklead.

__IL ARNING:Donotremove the battery

packfrom the handlepanelfor any

reasonother thanreplacement.

Replacing Fuse (if Equipped)

Theelectricstartercircuitand batteryare protectedbya

40 amperefuse.Ifthefuseburnsout,theelectricstarter

willnotoperate.Iftheunitfailsto startwiththeelectric

starter,performthefollowingstepstocheckthefuse

insidethebatteryhousing:

1. Openthebatterycoverasdescribedin Replacing

Battery.See Figure5-6.

2. Removefusefromsocketandinspectas shownin

Figure5-9.If itisburnedout, replacewithstandard

automotive40amperefuse.

3. Carefullyplacewiringbackintohousing,closebattery

cover,andfoldupperhandlebackintoplace.

NOTE:Theenginecanbestartedmanuallyifthefuse

burnsout.

Figure 5=9

Off-Season Storage

Thefollowingstepsshouldbetakento prepareyour

lawnmowerforstorage.

1. Cleanandlubricatemowerthoroughlyasdescribed

inthe lubricationinstructions.

2. Wedo notrecommendtheuseofa pressurewasher

orgardenhosetocleanyourunit.

3. Refertoenginemanualforcorrectengine

storageinstructions.

4. Coatmower'scuttingbladewithchassisgreaseto

preventrusting.

5. Storemowerina dry,cleanarea.Donotstorenext

tocorrosivematerials,suchas fertilizer.

Whenstoringanytypeof powerequipmentin a poorly

ventilatedor metalstorageshed,careshouldbetaken

torust-prooftheequipment.Usinga lightoil or silicone,

coattheequipment,especiallycables,andall moving

partsofyourlawnmowerbeforestorage.

Battery (if Equipped)

Thebatterymustbestoredwitha fullcharge.Extended

storageofa dischargedbatterywill reducelifeand

capacityofthebattery.

WARNING

Donotrer.ovethe

battery pack from the

handle panel for any

reason other than

replacement,

NOTE:Theenginecanbe

startedmanuallyifthefuse

burnsout.

Problem Cause Remedy

Enaone fa s to start 1....Bade contro d sengaged 1 Engagebade contro

2. Sparkplugwiredisconnected. 2. Connectwiretosparkplug.

3. Fueltankemptyorstalefuel. 3. Filltankwth clean freshgasoline.

4. Enginenotprimed(if equipped). 4. Prmeengineas instructedin

"OperatingYou!LawnMower.

5. Faultysparkplug. 5. Clean,adjustgap,or replace.

6. Blockedfuel line. I 6. Cleanfuel ine.

7. Enginefcoded. 7 Waita fewminutesto restart,but

I I do notprme.

8. Burntfuse,(ElectricStartOnly) 8. Replacefuse(seeMaintenance

" section)

Engineruns erratic 1, Sparkplugwireloose, 1, Connectandtightenspark

plugwire,

2, Blockedfuellineor stalefuel, 2, Cleanfuelline;filltankwithclean,

freshgasoline,

3, Ventingascapplugged, 3, Clearvent,

For repairs beyond 4, Waterordirt infuelsystem, 4, Drainfueltank,Refillwith

freshfuel,

merits listed here, 5, Dirtyair cleaner, 5, Refertoenginemanual,

contactan authorized 6, Carburetoroutofadjustment, 6, Refertoenginemanual,

service dealer.

g eoe eats I " " I " "

En in v rh 1 Engne o eve ow 1 F crankcasewthpropero

H B

2. Airflowrestricted. 2. Removeblowerhousing

_ andclean.

3. Carburetornotadjustedproperly. 3. Referto enginemanual.

Occasionalskips 1, Sparkpluggaptooclose, 1, Adjustgapto ,030",

(hesitates)at 2, Carburetoridlemixtureadjustment 2, Refertoenginemanual,

highspeed improperlyset.

Idlespoory 1. Sparkplugfouled,faultyorgap 1. Resetgapto ,030"or replace

toowide. sparkplug.

I 2 Carburetormproperyadjusted 2 Referto engnemanua.

3. Dirtyair cleaner. 3. Referto enginemanual.

Excessive 1. Cuttingbladelooseorunbalanced. 1. Tightenbladeandadapter.

Vibration Balanceblade.

2. Bentcuttingblade. 2. Seean authorizedservicedealer.

MowerwIInot 1 Wetgrass. 1. Donotmowwhengrassiswet;wait

m h r unt atertocut

UC g ass

2. Excessivelyhighgrass 2. Mowonceat a highcuttngheight

I thenmowagainatdesire(Jheightor

3. Dullblade, makea narrowercuttingpath.

. 3. Sharpenor replaceblade.

Unevencut 1. Dullblade. 1. Sharpenor replaceblade.

Mowerwill not 1. Beltnotinstalledproperly I 1. Checkbeltforproperpulleyinstal-

self ro el ' aton and movement

p p 2. Debriscloggingdriveoperation, i .

3. Damagedorwornbelt. 2. Stopengine,disconnectsparkplug

I I w re andceanoutdebrs.

. 3. Inspectandreplacebelt.

Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower

Label

WArninG

DONOTremovesafety

(or any) labelsfrom

mowerfor any reason.

Model Series 460

...._ ,_:_;/ '

WheelTreads

Zag Tread Bar Tread

1 747-1214 DriveControl 42 725-04347t KeySwitch

2 L749-0928A . LowerHandle 43 L725-04323t_ 12VoltBattery

710-0703

4 617-04376A

5 731-05865

6 754-0637A

7 747-1161A

8 749-1233D

749-1092A

9 731-04177

10 687-02055

CarriageBolt1/4-20

TransmissionAssembly

RearDischargeDoor

V-Belt

BladeControl

UpperHandle(ElectricStart)

UpperHandle(Non-electricstart)

ChuteDeflector

44 725-04329t

45 710-0599

46 736-0270

47 17032A

48 732-1014

49 747-0710

50 682-0015

51 787-01278

BatteryCharger

TT Screw1/4-20x0.5

BellWasher.265x0.75

DeflectorChuteAdapter

TorsionSpring

HingePin

BearingAssembly

21"Deck

11 732-04090A

12 747-04080

13 720-0279

14 720-04072

15 710-1205

16 746-1132

MulchPlugComplete

TorsionSpring- RH

GrassBagFrame

HandleKnob

EyeBolt

ControlCable-40.75"

52 687-02194

687-02193

53 750-04595

54 710-0216

55 712-04065

56 782-5002B

57 736-0447

HeightAdjustmentAss'y- RH

HeightAdjustmentAss'y- LH

Slev.Spacer1.4"Lg.

HexScrew,3/8-16x.75

FlangeLockNut,3/8-16

FrontBaffle

WaveWasher

746-04309 ControlCable-39" 58 750-04594 SleeveSpacer8.985"Lg.

746-04135 ControlCable-39"(Kawasaki) 59 687-02044 PivotPlateAssembly

17 710-1174

18 731-04859t

19 726-0240

20 714-0104

21 710-0654A

22 746-04203

CarriageBolt5/16-18x2.0

BailCover

CableTie

CotterPin

Self-TappingSeresScrew

DriveCable

60 720-0426

61 634-0190

734-2042

62 710-04531

63 717-1762

717-1761

AdjustmentKnob

FrontWheel,8 x 1.8,Bar

FrontWheel,8 x 2.125,Zag

Screw,1/4-20x .390

Gear 14TRHFWD

Gear 14TLHFWD

_FACTORY PARTS

replacement

parts, contact

1-800-800,7310

orvisit

www,mtdproducts:com

23 664-04007A Grassbag-Black 64 L710-1652 TTScr.w/Washer1/4-20x.625

664-04034A

24 710-1650

25 747-04587

26 710-1741

27 732-1043

28 731-05642

29 731-04150C

Grassbag- Gray

ShoulderScrew# 12-24

PivotRod

Screw,1/4-15x 1.00

BeltTensionSpring

RearTrailingShield

RearBaffle

687-02271

687-02270

715-0221

736-0474

687-02071A

687-02070A

732-04175

HandleBracketAssembly- RH

HandleBracketAssembly- LH

DowelPin

Washer

PivotArmAssembly- RH

PivotArmAssembly- LH

RearSpringLever

30 731-0981At HubCap 70 738-0507B ShoulderScr.,500 Dia.x.434

31 712-0397

32 731-05013A

731-05250

33 748-04015A

34 742-0741

35 736-0524B

36 710-1257

WingNut

TransmissionCover- Black

TransmissionCover- Gray

BladeAdapter

21"MulchingBlade

BladeBellSupport

HexScrew3/8-24x 2.50

71 734-1987

734-2004A

734-2005A

72 787-01298

787-01299

73 732-0706

732-0707

RearWheel,8 x 1.8,Bar

RearWheel,8 x2.125,Zag,w/BB

RearWheel,8 x2.125,Zag

HeightAdjusterPlate- RH

HeightAdjusterPlate- LH

FrontLever- RH

FrontLever- LH

IMPORTANT

For a proper Working

machine, use Factory

Approved PaFts,

V,BELTS aFespecially

designed to engage

and disengagesafelyl

A substitute (non OEM)

V:aelt can bedanger-

ousby not disengaging

completely

37 725-04293t EiectricStarterHarness 74 716-0102 SnapRing

38 728-0199t Rivet 75 782-7551A WheelDustCap

39 725-0201t Key 76 736-0504t Washer,Wave,.510x.750x.017

40 710-1667At Screw,#10-16x.75 77 725-04310t ExtensionHarness(Kawasaki)

__41 731-05459t IBatter Housin _t If Equipped

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.

HOW 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,applies after the

applicable periodof expresswritten warranty aboveasto the

partsasidentified.Nootherexpresswarranty, whetherwrittenor

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,sotheaboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Innoeventshallrecoveryofanykindbegreaterthantheamountofthe

purchasepriceof theproductsold.Alterationof safetyfeaturesof

the productshallvoid 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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A AL L A O

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Podadora giratoria 21"- Modelo Serie 460

IMPORTANTE

LEA CON ATENCION LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD E INSTRUCCIONES ANTES

DE OPERAR LA PODADORA

ADVERTENCIA: Esta unidad est_ equipada con un motor de combusti6n interna y no debe set utilizada en o cerca de un

terreno agreste cubierto por bosque, malezas o hierba excepto que el sistema de escape del motor est6 equipado con un

amortiguador de chispas clue cumpla con las leyes locales o estatales correspondientes (en caso de e×istir). Si se utiliza

un amortiguador de chispas el operador Io debe mantener en condiciones de uso adecuadas. En el Estado de California

las medidas anteriormente mencionadas son exigidas pot ley (Articulo 4442 del C6digo de Recursos P_blicos de Califor=

nia). Es posible que existan leyes similares en otros estados. Las leyes federales se aplican en territorios federales. Su

distribuidor m_s cercano autorizado para realizar el mantenimiento del motor puede conseguir el amortiguador de chispas

para el silenciador sino usted puede comunicarse con el departamento de servicios al apartado postal P.O. Box 361131

Cleveland, Ohio 44136=0019.

PRINTEDIN U.S.A. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136=0019

Este manual del operador es una parte irnportante de su nueva rnaquina podadora. Le

ayudar_ a rnontar, preparar y rnantener la unidad para obtener los rnejores resultados.

Pot favor, lea y cornprenda el contenido del manual.

Indice

Indicador de pendiente ...................................... 3

Pr_cticas de seguridad en la operaci6n .......... 4

Configuraci6n y ajustes .................................... 6

Funcionarniento de la podadora ...................... 8

iVlantenirniento de la podadora ....................... 10

Soluci6n de problemas ................................... 14

AIrnacenamiento fuera de ternporada y

etiquetas de seguridad ................................... 15

Lista de piezas ................................................. 16

B squeda y registro del n rnero de modelo

ANTESDE COMENZARA MONTARSU NUEVO EQUIPO,

por favor,Iocalicela placa del modeloenel equipo y copie la

informaci6nen la placa del modelo situadaa laderecha. Para

encontrarlaplaca demodelo,col6quese detr_.sde la unidad

en la posici6n del operadory mire haciaabajoen la parte

posteriorde lacubierta. La presente informaci6nresultar_.

necesariapara el uso del sitio web delfabricante y / o para

solicitarayudadel DepartamentodeAsistencia alClienteo de

un distribuidorautorizado.

N_rnero de rnodelo

www.mtdproducts.corn

N_rnero de serie

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P.O= BOX 361131

CLEVELAND, OH 44136

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800-800-7310

Asistencia al cliente

Pot favor, NO devuelva la unidad al minorista a quien se la adquiri6 sin contactar

prirnero con el Departarnento de Asistencia al Cliente.

Encaso detener problemas paraensamblareste productoo detener dudascon respecto a los controles,funcionamientoo

mantenimientodel mismo, puede solicitar la ayuda delos expertos.Elijaentre lasopcionesque se presentana continuaci6n:

1, Visite mtdproducts.com.

2. Si deseacontactarsecon unRepresentantedel DepartamentodeAsistencia al Cliente, porfavorcomuniquese al 1(800)

800-7310.

3. El fabricantedel motor es elresponsablede todas las cuestionesrelacionadascon el rendimiento,potenciade salida,

especificaciones,garantiay mantenimientodel motor.Porfavor, para mayorconfirmaci6n,consulteel manual del propietario/

operadordel fabricante delmotor que es enviado, enun paqueteporseparado,junto consu unidad.

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MTD 12AE469A229 Owner's manual

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Model: 12AE469A229

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