MTD 11A-084E705 Owner's manual

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OF A O AL
22" Rotary Mower- Model Series 080
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyuniiprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester
forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
FORMNO.770-10342E
10/01/2004
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
Trouble Shooting .............................................. 12
Safety Labels .................................................... 13
Parts List ........................................................... 14
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING
YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,
please locatethe modelplate onthe equipmentand copythe
informationtothe sample modelplate providedtothe right.
Youcan locatethe modelplate by standingat theoperating
position andlookingdown atthe rear ofthe deck. This
informationwill be necessaryto usethemanufacturer'sweb
site and/or obtain assistancefrom the CustomerSupport
Departmentoran authorizedservice dealer.
Model Number
www.mtdproducts.com
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 retailer from which it was
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
Ifyou have difficultyassemblingthis productor have any
questions regardingthe controls, operationor maintenanceof
this unit,youcanseek help from the experts.Choosefrom the
options below:
1. Visit mtdproducts.com for manyusefulsuggestions.
Click on CustomerSupport buttonand you will get the four
options reproducedinthis sampleto the right.Click on the
appropriate buttonand help is immediatelyavailable.
2. Phonea Customer Support Representative
at 1(800) 800-7310.
3. The engine manufacturer isresponsiblefor all engine-
relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating,
specifications,warranty and service. Pleasereferto the
engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packed
separatelywith your unit,for more information.
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RNING
This symbol points
i out important safety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed, could
endangerthe personal
i safetyand/or property
I ofyourself and others.
Readand follow all
instructionsinthis man-
ualbeforeattempting to
operatethis machine.
Failureto complywith
these instructionsmay
i resultin personalinjury.
i When youseethis
_symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrictthe use
i ofthis powermachine
i to personswho read,
understand
andfollow the warnings
and instructions
inthis manual
andon the machine.
WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of itsconstituents,andcertain vehiclecompo-
nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancerand
birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: Thismachinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operation in this
manual.As with anytype of powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe part ofthe operatorcan
result inseriousinjury.This machine iscapableof amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.
Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injury or death.
Children
Tragicaccidentscanoccurifoperatorisnotalertto presence
ofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtomowerand mowing
activity.Theydonot understandthe dangers.Neverassume
thatchildrenwill remainwhereyoulastsawthem.
1. Keepchildrenoutofthe mowingareaand underwatchful
careofa responsibleadultotherthanthe operator.
2. Bealertandturnmoweroffif achildentersthearea.
3. Beforeandwhilemovingbackwards,lookbehindanddown
forsmallchildren.
4. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,
doorways,shrubs,trees,or otherobjectsthatmayobscure
yourvisionofa child whomayrunintothe mower.
5. Keepchildrenawayfromhotor runningengines.Theycan
sufferburnsfroma hotmuffler.
6. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operateapower
mower.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand
understandoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthis
manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbyaparent.
Operation
Safe HandlingOf Gasoline:
1. Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuse
extremecarein handlinggasoline,Gasolineisextremely
flammableand thevaporsareexplosive,Seriouspersonal
injurycanoccurwhengasolineisspilledon yourselfor
yourclotheswhichcan ignite,
2. Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately,
3. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer,
4. Neverfill containersinsideavehicleoron atruck ortrailer
bedwith aplasticliner,Alwaysplacecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.
5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck or
trailerandrefuelit onthe ground.Ifthis is notpossible,
thenrefuelsuchequipmenton atrailerwitha portable
container,ratherthanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.
6. Keepthe nozzleincontactwith therimofthefuel tankor
containeropeningatalltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Do
notusea nozzlelock-opendevice.
7. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources
ofignition.
8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors
willaccumulateinthe area.
9. Neverremovegas caporaddfuel whileengineishotor
running. Allowengineto coolatleasttwominutesbefore
refueling.
10.Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethanY2inch
belowbottomoffiller neckto provideforfuelexpansion.
11.Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.
12.If gasolineis spilled,wipeit offthe engineandequipment.
Moveunittoanotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestarting
engine.
13.Neverstorethe machineor fuelcontainernearanopen
flame,sparkorpilotlightas onawaterheater,space heater,
furnace,clothesdryeror othergasappliances.
14.Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfreeofgrass,leaves,
or otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuel spillageand
removeanyfuel soakeddebris.
15.Allowamowertocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.
General Operation:
1. Readthis operator'smanual carefullyinits entiretybefore
attemptingtoassemblethismachine.Read,understand,
andfollowall instructionsonthe machineandin the
manual(s) beforeoperation.Becompletelyfamiliarwith
thecontrolsandthe properuseofthis machinebefore
operatingit. Keepthis manualina safeplaceforfuture and
regularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.
2. Thismachineisaprecisionpieceof powerequipment,not a
plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionatalltimes.
Yourunithasbeendesignedto performonejob:to mow
grass.Do notuse itfor anyotherpurpose.
3. Neverallow childrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis
machine.Children14yearsoldand overshouldreadand
understandthe instructionsinthismanualandshould
betrainedand supervisedby a parent.Onlyresponsible
individualswhoarefamiliarwiththeserulesofsafe opera-
tionshouldbeallowedtousethis machine.
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,avoiddischargingmaterialagainstawall
or obstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterialto
ricochetbacktowardthe operator.
5. Tohelpavoidbladecontactora thrownobjectinjury,stayin
operatorzonebehindhandlesand keepchildren,bystand-
ers,helpersandpetsatleast75feetfrom mowerwhileit is
in operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersarea.
6. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringopera-
tionandwhile performinganadjustmentor repairtoprotect
youreyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancauseserious
injurytothe eyes.
7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fitting
slacksandshirts.Shirtsand pantsthatcoverthe armsand
legsandsteel-toedshoesarerecommended.Neveroperate
thismachineinbarefeet,sandals,slipperyor lightweight
(e.g.canvas)shoes.
8. Donotputhandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor undercutting
deck.Contactwithbladecanamputatehandsandfeet.
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9. A missingor damageddischargecovercancauseblade
contactorthrownobject injuries.
10.Manyinjuriesoccurasa resultofthe mowerbeingpulled
overthefoot duringafall causedbyslippingor tripping.
Donot holdontothe mowerif youarefalling;releasethe
handleimmediately.
11.Neverpullthe mowerbacktowardyouwhileyouare
walking.Ifyoumustbackthe mowerawayfroma wallor
obstructionfirst lookdownandbehindto avoidtrippingand
thenfollowthesesteps:
a. Stepbackfrommowertofully extendyourarms.
b. Besureyouarewellbalancedwithsurefooting.
c. Pullthe mowerbackslowly,nomorethanhalfway
towardyou.
d. Repeatthesestepsas needed.
12.Donotoperatethe mowerwhileunderthe influenceof
alcoholordrugs.
13.Donotengagethe self-propelledmechanismonunitsso
equippedwhilestartingengine.
14.The bladecontrolhandleis asafetydevice.Neverattempt
to bypassitsoperation.Doingsomakesthe safetydevice
inoperativeandmayresultin personalinjurythrough
contactwiththe rotatingblade.The bladecontrolhandle
mustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsand automatically
returntothe disengagedpositionwhenreleased.
15.Neveroperatethe mowerinwet grass.Alwaysbesureof
yourfooting. A slipandfall cancauseseriouspersonal
injury.If youfeel youarelosingyourfooting, releasethe
bladecontrolhandleimmediatelyandthe bladewillstop
rotatingwithinthreeseconds.
16.Mowonlyin daylightorgoodartificial light.Walk,neverrun.
17.Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor roads.
18.Ifthe equipmentshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stopthe
engineandcheckimmediatelyforthe cause.Vibrationis
generallyawarningof trouble.
19.Shuttheengineoff andwait untilthebladecomesto
a completestop beforeremovingthe grasscatcheror
uncloggingthe chute.Thecuttingbladecontinuesto rotate
fora few secondsafterthe engineis shutoff. Neverplace
any partofthe bodyinthe bladearea untilyouaresurethe
bladehasstoppedrotating.
20. Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrail shield,discharge
cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandleor othersafety
protectivedevicesin placeand working.Neveroperate
mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failuretodo so,can
resultin personalinjury.
21. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do
nottouch.
22.Only usepartsandaccessoriesmadeforthismachineby
manufacturer.Failuretodo socanresultinpersonalinjury.
23. Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredin thismanual,use
careand goodjudgment.Telephone1-800-800-7310for
CustomerSupportandthe nameof yournearestdealer.
Slope Operation:
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedto slipandfallaccidentswhich
can resultinsevereinjury.Operationonslopesrequiresextra
caution.Ifyoufeeluneasyon aslope,do notmowit.Foryour
safety,usetheslopegaugeincludedaspartofthis manualto
measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisunitonaslopedor hilly
area.Iftheslopeisgreaterthan15degrees,donot mowit.
Do:
1. Mowacrossthefaceof slopes;neverupanddown.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon
slopes.
2. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks, hiddenobjects,or bumps
whichcancauseyoutoslip ortrip.Tallgrasscan hide
obstacles.
3. Alwaysbe sureofyourfooting.Aslip andfall cancause
seriouspersonalinjury.Ifyoufeelyouarelosingyour
balance,releasethe bladecontrolhandleimmediately,and
thebladewillstop rotatingwithinthree(3) seconds.
Do Not:
1. Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditchesorembankments,you
couldloseyourfootingor balance.
2. Donotmowslopesgreaterthan15degreesasshownon
theslopegauge.
3. Donotmowonwetgrass.Unstablefootingcouldcause
slipping.
Service
1. Neverrunanengineindoorsorin apoorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessand
deadlygas.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe
bladeandall movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe
sparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
3. Checkthe bladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequent
intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectbladefor
damage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn)Replacebladewiththe
originalequipmentmanufacture's(O.E.M.)bladeonly,listed
inthismanual."Useof partswhichdo notmeetthe original
equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformance
andcompromisesafety!"
4. Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthebladeor wear
gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
5. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstightto besurethe equip-
mentis insafeworkingcondition.
6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperopera-
tionregularly.
7. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stopthe engine,discon-
nectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengine.
Thoroughlyinspectthe mowerfor anydamage.Repairthe
damagebeforestartingandoperatingthemower.
8. Neverattemptto makea wheelor cuttingheightadjustment
whiletheengineis running.
9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail
shieldaresubjecttowear anddamagewhichcould expose
movingpartsor allowobjectsto bethrown.Forsafety
protection,frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplaceim-
mediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)
partsonly,listedinthis manual."Useofpartswhich do
notmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
10.Do notchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedthe
engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperating
speedoftheengine.
11.Maintainor replacesafetylabels,asnecessary.
12.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulations.Improper
disposaloffluidsand materialscanharmtheenvironment.
Practices
WARNING
Thissymbol points
out importantsafety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
safety and/or property
of yourselfand others.
Readand followall
instructions inthis man-
ual beforeattemptingto
operatethis machine.
Failuretocomply with
these instructionsmay
result inpersonalinjury.
Whenyou see this
symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrictthe use
ofthis powermachine
to personswho read,
understand
and follow thewarnings
and instructions
inthis manual
and onthe machine.
5
Setupand
Adjustment
Yourmoweris shipped
with the handle inthe
higherheight position.
NOTE: Eachend of
the lower handle must
beplaced in the same
relativeposition.
IMPORTANT
This unit isshipped
Nithoutgasolineor
oil in the engine. Fill
upgasolineand oil
as instructedinthe
accompanyingengine
manual BEFORE
operating your mower.
Step 1
1. For shippingpurposes,the chute deflectoron
your mowerisheld in an uprightposition bya
retainer.Removethe retainer asfollows:
a. Push chute deflector uptowards engine.
Holdingdeflectorinthis position,remove
the retainerand discard. See Step 1
b. Lowerthechute deflectorcarefullykeeping
yourfingers out of theway.
2. Performthe followingsequencefor
handlesetup
a. Lift the upperhandle upfromfolded
positionA and pull itto extendedposition
B following thearrow in Step2. The handle
shouldclick intothis position.
b. Makesure thecarriage boltisseated
properlyin the handle.Tightenwing nuts
securing upper handleto the lower handle
3. If satisfiedwith heightof handle,tightenwing
nutsat the ends of the lower handleshown in
Step 3. Forconvenienceof operating,you may
adjustthe handleheightas follows:
a. Removethewing nutsshownin Step3 and
removethe lower handle.
b. Positioneach handlebracketstud intothe
tophole inthe lower handle.
c. Tightenthewing nuts.
Step 2
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Step 3
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4.RopeguideSetupasfollowsinStep4:
a. Holdthebladecontrolhandleagainstthe
upperhandle.PositionA.
b. Slowlypullstarterropeoutoftheengine.
PositionB.
c. Slipstarterropeintotheropeguide.
PositionC.
d. Tightenropeguidewingnut.PositionD.
5.Eachwheelhasaheightadjustmentlever
tochangethecuttingheightofthemower.
Depressheightadjustmentlevertowardsthe
wheelandslidelevertodesiredpositionfora
changeincuttingheight.SeeStep5.
6.Ifyourmowerisequippedwithanoptional
mulchingbaffle,installitontheright
sideofthedeck.Followthesequence
indicatedhere.
a. Liftupandholdtheside-discharge
chutedeflectorandinsertbottomlipofthe
mulchingbaffleinsidethechuteopening
SeeStep6.
b. Snaphooksofthemulchingbaffleover
thehingepinofthechutedeflector.The
hooksmustsnapintoplaceonthehinge
pin,lockingthemulchingbafflefirmlyonto
themower.Releasethechutedeflector.
Step 4
Step 5
Adjustment
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CUTTINGHEIGHT
Step 5
Allwheels must be
placedinthe same
relativeposition.For
roughor unevenlawns,
movethe heightadjust-
mentleverto a higher
position.This will stop
scalping of grass.
MULCHINGBAFFLE
(if so equipped)
Step 6
Forproperassembly,
installbottom lipinside
chute opening before
placinghooks overthe
hingepin.
Step 6
7
IMPORTANT
This unitisshipped
without gasolineor
oil in the engine. Fill
upgasolineand oil
as instructedinthe
accompanyingengine
manua BEFORE
operatingyour mower.
Know Your Lawn Mower
Mower
WARNING
This blade control
mechanism isa
safety device. Never
attemptto bypass its
operations.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline.Gasoline is
extremelyflammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Never fuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguishcigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
Blade ControlHandle
Upper Handle
Recoil
Starter Ro
Gas Ca
HeightAdjustment
Lever
MulchingBaffle_.,_
(If so equipped) !
HeightAdjustment
Lever
Primer
Figure 1
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 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 upper
handle of the mower. Depress the blade control
handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop engine
and blade.
WARNING:This blade control mechanism is
a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its
operations.
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
uniform cut.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper
handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil
starter rope to start the unit.
Mulching Baffle (if so equipped)
The mulching baffle is used to recirculate grass
clippings back to the lawn. Attach it as instructed on
page 7 of this manual.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
manual for this. See Figure 1above for location of oil
fill.
2. Servicetheenginewithgasolineasinstructedinthe
enginemanual. See
Figure1aboveforlocationofgascap.
WARNING: Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremelyflammable
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 operationof any lawn Stopping Engine
mower can result in forei n objects bein 1 Reeasebadecontro handeto stoptheengne and /_ I
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thrown intothe eyes, which can damage theblade.
your eyes severely. Alwayswear safety 2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand
glasses while operatingthe mower, or while groundagainsttheengine.
performing any adjustments or repairson it.
Starting Engine
WARNING: 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. 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.
Using Your Lawn Mower
Be sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or
other objects which could damage the lawn mower
or the engine. Such objects could be accidently
thrown by the mower in any direction and cause seri-
ous personal injury to the operator and others.
WARNING: Ifyou strike a foreign object,
stop the engine. Remove wire from the spark
plug, thoroughly inspectthe mower for
any damage, and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the mower. Exten-
sive vibration of the mower during operation
isan indicationof damage. The unit should
be promptly inspectedand repaired.
1. Pushprimerthreetimes.Waitabouttwoseconds
betweeneachpush.See Figure2. Intemperature
around550For below,primefivetimes.Donotprime
to restarta warmengine.
2. Standingbehindthemower,squeezetheblade
controlhandleagainst upperhandle.SeeFigure2.
3. Holdingthesetwo handlestogetherfirmly,grasp
recoilstarterhandleand pullropeoutwitha rapid,
continuous,fullarmstroke.SeeFigure2. Keeping
a firmgripon thestarterhandle,lettheroperewind
slowly.Repeatuntilenginecranks.Lettherope
rewindeachtimeslowly.
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Operating Tips
1. Forbestresults,do notcutwetgrass.
2. Newgrass,thickgrass,orwet grassmayrequirea
narrowercut.
3. Fora healthierlawn,nevercutoff morethanone-third
ofthetotallengthofthegrass.
4. Yourlawnshouldbecut inthefallaslongasthere
isgrowth.
5. Foreffectivemulching,donotcutwetgrass.
6. Adjustgroundspeedaccordingto conditionof lawn.
7. Ifthegrasshasbeenallowedtogrowin excessof 4
inches,mulchingis notrecommended.Mowusing
thesidedischargetoreducethegrassheightto3-1/4
inchesor lessbeforemulching.
Figure 2
WARNING
The operation of any
lawn mower can result
in foreign objects
being thrown into
the eyes,which can
damage your eyes
severely. Alwayswear
safety glasseswhile
operating the mower,
or while performing
any adjustments or
repairs on it.
Besure no one other
than the operator is
standing near the lawn
mower while starting
engine or operating
mower. Never run
engine indoorsor
in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. En-
ineexhaust contains
_arbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly
gas. Keep hands, feet,
hair and looseclothing
away from any moving
parts on engine and
lawn mower.
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Mainta=n
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Your Lawn
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WAR. .G
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A waysstopengine;
disconnect spark
plug, and ground
againstenginebefore
cleaning, lubricating
ordo nganyk ndof
maintenance onyour
We do ni
the use of pressure
washersorgarden
hoseto clean your
unit.These may Cause
damage toeleCtric
Componentsispindles,
pulleys; bearingS,or
theengine;The use
of waterwil! resultin
shortened !ifeand
reduceserviceability;
Figure 3
GasCap Air Filter
Spark Plug
Figure 4
General Recommendations
1. Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming
anymaintenance.
2. Thewarrantyon thislawnmowerdoesnotcover
itemsthathavebeensubjectedtooperatorabuse
or negligence.Toreceivefullvaluefromwarranty,
operatormustmaintainthelawnmoweras
instructedhere.
3. Changingofengine-governedspeedwillvoid
enginewarranty.
4. Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce
eachseason.
5. Periodicallycheckallfastenersandmakesurethese
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
mustoperatefreelyinbothdirections.SeeFigure3.
2. Lubricatethewheelsatleastoncea seasonwith
lightoil (ormotoroil).If wheelsareremovedforany
reason,lubricatesurfaceoftheaxleboltandinner
surfaceof thewheelwithlightoil.SeeFigure3.
3. Lubricatethetorsionspringandpivotpointonthe
chutedeflectorperiodicallywith lightoilto prevent
rust.See Figure3.
4. Followtheaccompanyingenginemanualforlubrica-
tionscheduleandinstructionforenginelubrication.
Cleaning Mower
Clean underside ofthe mower deck after each
useto prevent build-up of grass clippings or other
debris. Follow steps belowfor this job.
1. Disconnectsparkplugwire.Draingasolinefromlawn
mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthegascap
SeeFigure4.
2. Tipthemowersothat itrestsonthehousing.Keep
thesidewiththeaircleanerfacingup.Holdthe
mowerfirmly.
WARNING: Never tip the mower more than
90 degrees in any directions and do not
leave the mower tipped for any length of
time, Oil can drain intothe upper part of the
engine causing a starting problem.
3. Scrapeandcleanthe undersideofthedeckwitha
suitabletool.Donotspraywithwater.
4. Putthemowerbackonitswheelsontheground.If
youhadputplasticunderthegascapearlier,make
sureto removeitnow.
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Blade Care
WARNING: When removingthe culling blade
for sharpeningor replacement, protect your
handswith a pair of heavy glovesor use a
heavy ragto hold the blade.
Periodicallyinspectthebladeadapterforcracks,
especiallyifyoustrikeaforeignobject.Replacewhen
necessary.Followthestepsbelowforbladeservice.
1. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplug.Turn
moweronitssidemakingsurethattheair filterand
thecarburetorareup.
2. Removetheboltandthebladebellsupportwhich
holdthebladeandthebladeadaptertotheengine
crankshaft.SeeFigure11.
3. Removebladeandadapterfromthecrankshaft.
4. Thebladecanbesharpenedwithafileor ona
grindingwheel.Donotattemptto sharpentheblade
whileit isstillonthe mower.
5. Whensharpeningtheblade,foNowtheoriginalangle
ofgrind.Grindeachcuttingedgeequallytokeepthe
bladebalanced.
6. Removebladefromtheadapterfortestingbalance.
7. Balancethebladeon a roundshaftscrewdriverto
check.Removemetalfromtheheavysideuntilit
balancesevenly.
WARNING:An unbalanced blade willcause
excessive vibration when rotating at high
speeds. It may causedamage to mower,and
could break causing personal injury.
8. Lubricatetheenginecrankshaftandtheinnersurface
ofthebladeadapterwithlightoil.Slidetheblade
adapterontotheenginecrankshaft.
9. Placethebladeon theadaptersuchthattheside
oftheblademarked"Bottom"(orwithpartnumber)
facesgroundwhenthemowerisintheoperating
position.Makesurethatthebladeisalignedand
seatedon bladeadapterflanges.
10.Placebladebellsupportontheblade.Alignnotches
onthebladebellsupportwithsmallholesinblade.
11.Replacehexboltandtightenhexbolttotorque:450
in.Ibs.rain.,600in.Ibs.max.
Toensuresafeoperationofyourmower,periodically
checkthebladeboltforcorrecttorque.
Off-Season Storage
Thefollowingstepsshouldbetakentoprepareyourlawn
mowerforstorage.
1. Cleanandlubricatemowerthoroughlyasdescribedin
thelubricationinstructions.
2. Wedonotrecommendtheuseofa pressurewasher
or gardenhosetocleanyourunit.
3. Refertoenginemanualforcorrectengine
storageinstructions.
4. Coatmower'scuttingbladewithchassisgreaseto
preventrusting.
5. Storemowerin a dry,cleanarea.Donotstorenextto
corrosivematerials,suchasfertilizer.
Whenstoringanytypeofpowerequipmentina poorly
ventilatedor metalstorageshed,careshouldbe takento
rust-prooftheequipment.Usinga lightoilor silicone,coat
theequipment,especiallycablesand allmovingpartsof
yourlawnmowerbeforestorage.
Blade i BladeAdapter
Hex Bolt Blade Bell
Support
J
Figure 5
11
Maintaining
MoWer
WARNING
When removing
the cutting blade
for sharpening or
replacement, protect
your hands with a
pair of heavy gloves
or use a heavy rag to
hold the blade.
An unbalanced blade
will causeexcessive
vibration when rotat-
ing at high speeds. It
maycause damage
to mower, and could
break causing per-
sonal injury.
Shooting
For repairs beyond
thembo
merits listed here,
contact anauthorized
service dealer.
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Problem Cause Remedy
En n f ils to start Bladecontrolhandledisengaged
I 1: Engagebladecontrolhandle.
g ea , ....
2. Sparkplugwiredisconnected. 21 connectwireto sparkplug,
&Fuel tankemptyorstalefuel. 31 Fill tankwith€ieanlfreshgasolinei
41 Enginenotprirned. & Primeengineasinstructedin
OPerating ouiLawnMowei
Fut sark u 5 Cean adjustgap or repace
a y p p!g,
6. Blockedfueliinel 6, Cleanfuelline;
7 Engine flooded 7. Waitafew minutestorestart,but
do notprime.
Engineruns erratic
1. Sparkplugwireloose.
2. Blockedfuellineor stalefuel.
3. Ventingascapplugged.
4. Waterordirt infuelsystem.
5. Dirtyaircleaner.
6. Carburetoroutofadjustment.
1. Connectandtightenspark
plugwire.
2. Cleanfuelline;filltankwithclean,
freshgasoline.
3. Clearvent.
4. Drainfueltank.Refillwith
freshfuel.
5. Refertoenginemanual.
6. Refertoenginemanual.
Engne overheats 1 Engneoil levellow. 1. FIIcrankcasewithproperoil.
2. Airflow restricted• I 2. Removeblowerhousing
! I. andclean•
I 3. Carburetornotadjustedproperly• 3. Referto enginemanual.
Occasionalskips 1. Sparkpluggaptooclose. 1. Adjustgap to.030".
(hesitates)at 2. Carburetoridlemixtureadjustment 2. Refertoenginemanual.
highspeed improperlyset.
Idlespoorly 1. Sparkplugfouled,faultyorgap 1. Resetgapto .030"orreplace
toowide. sparkplug
2 Carburetorimproperlyadjusted. 2. Referto enginemanual•
. 3 Dirtyaircleaner. . 3 Referto enginemanual.
Excessive 1. Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced. 1. Tightenbladeandadapter.
Vibration Balanceblade.
2. Bentcuttingblade. 2. Seean authorizedservicedealer.
Mowerwill not 1. Wetgrass. 1. Donotmowwhengrassiswet
mulch grass wait untilatertocut.
2 Excessivel' highgrass I 2. Mowonceata highcuttingheight,
Y " thenmowagainatdesiredheight
I I or makea narrowercuttingpath.
3 Dullblade
! " ' ! 3. Sharpenorreplaceblade•
Unevencut 1. Wheelsnotpositionedcorrectly.
2. Dullblade.
12
1. Placeall fourwheelsin same
heightposition.
2. Sharpenor replaceblade.
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17032A ChuteHinge
17098 HingeClip
682-3064 HandleBracketAssemblyRH
682-3065 HandleBracketAssemblyLH
687-02048 DeckAssembly22"(nologo)
687-02051 LeverAssembly(includesRef.#17)
687-02094 PivotArm
710-0216 HexCapScrew3/8-16x .75
710-0599 TT Screw1/4-20x 0.5"
710-0654A TT Screw3/8-16x 1.0
710-1044 HexCapScrew3/8-24x 1.5
710-1174 CarriageBolt 5/16-18x2.0
710-1205 EyeBolt
712-0431 LockNut3/8-16
720-0279 WingNut
720-0284 WingNut
720-0426 HeightAdjusterKnob
725-0157 CableTie
731-04019 TrailShield
731-04197 MulchingPlug(ifequipped)
731-1034B HingedChuteDeflectorAssembly
731-1035B ChuteDeflector
732-1014 TorsionSpring
734-1987 RearWheel8 x 1.8
734-1988 FrontWheel7x 1.8
736-0270 BellWasher.265IDx .75OD
736-0451 SaddleWasher.320IDx .93OD
736-0524B BladeBellSupport
736-0741 BellWasher.760IDx 1.25OD
738-1172 ShoulderScrew
738-1173 ShoulderScrew
741-0751 HeightAdjusterBearing
742-0642A StandardBlade22"
742-0742A MulchingBlade22"
746-0957 BladeControlCable- 37.25"
746-0946 BladeControlCable- 48.25"
746-1130 BladeControlCable- 40"
747-0710 HingePin
747-1161A BladeControlHandle
748-0376C BladeAdapter
749-04037 LowerHandle
749-1092A UpperHandle
Parts List
To order replacement
parts,contact 1-800-
800-7310 or visit www.
mtdproducts.com.
15
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR
ThelimitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenbyMTDLLCwithrespectto
newmerchandisepurchasedandusedin theUnitedStates,itsposses-
sionsandterritories.
"MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsin materialandworkmanship
fora periodoftwo(2) yearscommencingonthedateoforiginalpurchase
andwill,atits option,repairor replace,freeofcharge,anypartfoundto
bedefectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.Thislimitedwarrantyshallonly
applyifthis producthasbeenoperatedandmaintainedinaccordance
withtheOperator'sManualfurnishedwiththeproduct,andhasnotbeen
subjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,accident,improper
maintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,ordamagebecause
ofotherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromtheinstallationor
useofanypart,accessoryorattachmentnotapprovedbyMTDforuse
withtheproduct(s)coveredbythis manualwillvoidyourwarrantyasto
anyresultingdamage.
Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befreefromdefectsinmaterialand
workmanshipfora periodofthirty(30)daysfromthedateof purchase.
Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batteries,
belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,snow
throwerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.
HOW TO OBTAINSERVICE: Warrantyservice isavailable,WITH
PROOFOF PURCHASE,throughyour localauthorized service
dealer.Tolocate the dealer 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 Web site 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,andnormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishduetouse
orexposure.
d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservice
dealer.
e. MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor exported
outsideofthe UnitedStates,itspossessionsandterritories,except
thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsofexportdistribution.
f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts.
g. Transportationchargesand servicecalls.
No impliedwarranty,includinganyimpliedwarranty of merchant-
ability of fitness for a particularpurpose,applies after the applicable
periodof expresswritten warranty aboveas to the partsas identi-
fied. Noother expresswarranty, whether written or oral, exceptas
mentionedabove,givenby anypersonor entity,includinga dealer
or retailer,with respect to anyproduct,shallbind MTD.Duringthe
periodof the warranty, the exclusive remedyisrepairor replacement
of the productas set forth above.
Theprovisionsas set forth inthis warranty providethe sole and
exclusive remedyarising from the sale. MTDshall not be liable
for incidentalor consequential loss or damageincluding,without
limitation, expensesincurredfor substitute or replacementlawncare
services or for rentalexpensesto temporarily replacea warranted
product.
Somestatesdo notallowtheexclusionor limitationofincidentalor
consequentialdamages,or limitationson howlonganimpliedwarranty
lasts,sotheaboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
Innoeventshallrecoveryofanykindbegreaterthantheamountofthe
purchasepriceoftheproductsold.Alterationof safetyfeatures of the
productshallvoid this warranty. Youassumetheriskandliabilityfor
loss,damage,or injurytoyouandyourpropertyand/ortoothersandtheir
propertyarisingoutofthemisuseor inabilitytousetheproduct.
Thislimitedwarrantyshallnotextendto anyoneotherthantheoriginal
purchaseror tothepersonforwhomitwaspurchasedasa gift.
HOWSTATELAWRELATESTOTHISWARRANTY: Thislimitedwar-
rantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights
whichvaryfromstatetostate.
IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofofPurchasetoobtain
warrantycoverage.
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