MTD 100 Series User's Manual
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14. m IMPORTANT This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL After assem bly service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine 3 Rope guide Setup as follows see Figure 3 manual packed with a Hold the blade control against the upper your unit handle Position A b Slowly pull starter rope out of engine Position B c Slip starter rope into the rope guide Posi tion C d Tighten rope guide wing nut star knobs Position D Figure 3 4 Insert post on cable ties into holes provided on the lower handle Pull cable tie tight and Setup and trim excess See Figure 4 Adjustments NOTE All wheels must Figure 4 be in the same height of cut When cutting in heavy or moist grass the rear of the lawnmower may 5 Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to i change the cutting height of the mower To X 4 be raised higher to change the height of cut squeeze adjuster allow better discharge lever toward the wheel moving up or down to 2 of the grass selected height See Figure 5 D Your mower has been shipped as a mulcher To discharge grass to the side lift mulching plug Slide the two hooks on the side discharge deflector under the hinge pin on the mulching plug assembly see Figure 6 Lower the mulching plug Figure 6 Operating Your Lawn Mower WARNING Read understand and follow all instruc tions and warnings on the machine and in this m
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16. 25 26 DANGER This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Do not engage the self propelled mechanism on units so equipped while starting engine The blade control handle is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operation Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating blade The blade control handle must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released Never operate the mower in wet grass Always be sure of your footing A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury If you feel you are losing your footing release the blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop rotating within three seconds Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light Walk never run 20 21 Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives walks or roads If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine and check immediately for the cause Vibration is gener ally a warning of trouble
17. A spark arrester for the muf fler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer Notice regarding Emis sions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE Small Off Road Equipment are certified to operate on regu lar unleaded gasoline and may include the following emission control systems Engine Modification EM and Three Way Catalyst TWC if so equipped NOTE Reference to right left front and rear of the lawn mower is in relation to the operating position WARNING Disconnect and A ground the spark plug wire as instructed in the separate engine Setup and manual Adjustments 1 Remove any packing material which may be between upper and lower handles a Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the handle into the operating position Position A b Tighten knobs securing upper handle to This owner s manual lower handle Make sure that each car covers various models riage bolt is seated properly in the handle of lawnmowers The Figure 1 Position B units illustrated may vary slightly from your unit Follow only those instructions which Locate hairpin clip in one hole on the weld pin pertain to your model on each side of lower handle Figure 2 lawnmower 2 a Remove hairpin clip from this hole Using a pair of pliers insert hairpin clip into the other hole on the weld pin Repeat on other side Position A
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19. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating Never operate mower without proper trail shield discharge cover grass catcher blade control handle or other safety protective devices in place and working Never operate mower with damaged safety devices Failure to do so can result in personal injury Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer Failure to do so can result in personal injury 27 When starting engine pull cord slowly until resistance is felt then 28 pull rapidly Rapid retraction of starter cord kickback will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go Broken bones fractures bruises or sprains could result If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Call customer assistance for the name of your nearest servicing dealer Slope Operation Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury Operation on slopes requires extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slo
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22. Refill with fresh fuel Refer to engine manual Refer to engine manual Fill crankcase with proper oil Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit Remove blower housing and clean Refer to engine manual Adjust gap to 030 Refer to engine manual Refer to engine manual Reset gap to 030 or replace spark plug Refer to engine manual Refer to engine manual Refer to engine manual Tighten blade and adapter Balance blade Replace blade Do not mow when grass is wet wait until later to cut Mow once at a high cutting height then mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting path Sharpen or replace blade Place all four wheels in same height position Sharpen or replace blade TWO YEAR SUPREME WARRANTY For two years from date of retail purchase within Canada MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will at its option repair or replace for the original purchaser free of charge any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship This warranty covers units which have been oper ated and maintained in accordance with the owner s instructions furnished with the unit and which have not been subject to misuse abuse commercial use neglect accident improper maintenance or alteration Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to special terms as noted below in the Ninety Day Consumer Warranty clause The engine starter motor
23. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners doorways shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child who may run into the mower 5 Keep children away from hot or running engines They can suffer burns from a hot muffler 6 Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power mower Children 14 years old and over should read and under stand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent Service Safe Handling Of Gasoline 1 To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite Wash your skin and change clothes immediately 2 Useonly an approved gasoline container 3 Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling 4 Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle 5 Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device 6 Extinguish all cigarettes c
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28. 2 731 2626 Deluxe Cover Black Couvercle noir 731 04204 Deluxe Cover Red Couvercle rouge 731 04859 Deluxe Cover Grey Couvercle gris 3 687 02338 Pivot Arm LH Bras de pivotement droit 4 687 02075B Hgt Adjust Ass y LH R glage de hauteur gauche 5 687 02074B Hgt Adjust Ass y RH R glage de hauteur droit 6 687 02337 Pivot Arm RH Bras de pivotement droit 7 710 1205 Rope Guide Bolt Boulon de guidage de cordon 8 710 1174 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 2 0 Boulon ordinaire 5 16 18 x 2 0 9 749 0928B Lower Handle Guidon inf rieur 10 720 0279 Knob ERS Guide 1 4 20 Bouton 1 4 20 11 720 04072 Knob Star 5 16 18 Bouton toile 5 16 18 12 714 0104 Int Cotter Pin 072 x 1 13 Lg Goupille fendue 0 072 x 1 13 po 19 13 746 1137 Control Cable 53 0 Lg Tec Cable de la commande 53 0 po Tec 746 04104 Control Cable 40 0 Lg Kawasaki Cable de la commande 40 0 po Kawasaki 746 0957 Control Cable 37 25 Lg Honda Cable de la commande 37 25 po Honda 14 749 1092A Upper Handle Guidon sup rieur 15 726 0240 Cable Attache cable 16 731 04019 Rear Flap Abattant de protection arri re 17 17098 Hinge Clip Attache 18 682 0139 Deck Assembly Plateau de coupe 19 687 02107 Rear Hgt Adjust Ass y LH R glage de hauteur gauche arri re 20 720 0426 Knob Bouton 21 732 0404 Spring Lever Levier de ressort 22 734 2004A Wheel Ass y 8 x 2 125 Idle BB Ensemble de roue 8 x 2 125 po 734 04033 Wheel Ass y 8 x 2 0 S Wave BB Ensemble de roue 8 x
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30. or component parts thereof carry separate warranties from their manufacturers Please refer to the applicable manufacturer s warranty policy for these items Ninety Day Consumer Warranty on Normal Wear Parts All normal wear part failures will be covered on this product for a period of 90 days After 90 days but within the two year warranty period normal wear part failures will be covered if caused by defects in material or workmanship of other component parts Normal wear parts are defined as batteries belts Failure to comply blades blade adaptors grass bags rider deck wheels seats tires and clutch parts friction with suggested wheels maintenance Full Ninety Day Warranty on Battery if equipped For ninety 90 days from the date of and lubrication retail purchase if any battery included with this unit proves defective in material or workman specifications ship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will void will replace the battery at no charge to the original purchaser warranty Additional Limited Thirty Day Warranty on Battery if equipped After ninety 90 days but within one hundred twenty 120 days from the date of purchase MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will replace the defective battery for the original purchaser for a cost of one half 7 of the current retail price of the battery in effect at the date of return Personal use THE FOREGOING PARAGRAPHS CONSTITUTE THE MANUFACTURER S ENT
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37. IRE WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT PURCHASED AND USED FOR PERSONAL FAMILY HOUSEHOLD RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES AS DISTINGUISHED FROM COMMERCIAL USAGE Commercial use ALL APPLICATIONS OTHER THAN PERSONAL USE AS OUTLINED ABOVE ARE CONSIDERED COMMERCIAL USAGE New products purchased for commercial usage are warranted in the same manner and to the same extend EXCEPT the term of warranty will be 90 DAYS from date of purchase How to Obtain Service Warranty service is available with proof of purchase through your local MTD Authorized Service Dealer If you do not know the dealer in your area please write to the Service Department of MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED P O BOX 1386 KITCHENER ONTARIO N2G 4J1 The return of a complete unit will not be accepted by the factory unless prior written permission has been extended by MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED Other Warranties All other warranties express or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability is limited in its duration to that set forth in this express limited warranty The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy of MTD PROD UCTS LIMITED obligations arising from the sale of its products MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage Warranty 06 18 06 13 REF PART NO NO N DE N DE REF PIECE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 747 1161A Blade Control Handle Poign e de la commande
38. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas En gine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas Keep hands feet hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower Maintenance WARNING Always stop engine disconnect spark plug and ground against engine before cleaning lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine We do not recommend the use of pressure washers or garden hose to clean your unit These may cause damage to electrical components spindles pulleys bearings or the engine The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability Lubricate these points before reassembly Figure 10 General Recommendations 1 Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance 2 The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from warranty operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed here 3 Changing of engine governed speed will void engine warranty 4 All adjustments should be checked at least once each season 5 Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight Lubrication 1 Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle at least once a season with light oil The blade control must operate freely in both directions See Figure 10 2 If your mower is equipped
39. Problem Engine fails to start Engine runs erratic Engine overheats Occasional skip hesitates at high speed Idles poorly Excessive vibration Mower will not mulch grass Uneven cut Cause Blade control handle disengaged Spark plug wire disconnected Fuel tank empty or stale fuel Engine not primed Faulty spark plug Blocked fuel line Engine flooding Spark plug wire loose Blocked fuel line or stale fuel Gas cap vent plugged Water or dirt in fuel system Dirty air cleaner Carburetor out of adjustment Engine oil level low Dirty air filter Air flow restricted Carburetor not adjusted properly Spark plug gap too close Carburetor idle mixture adjustment improperly set Spark plug fouled faulty or gap too wide Carburetor improperly adjusted Dirty air cleaner Cutting Blade loose or unbalanced Bent cutting blade Wet grass Excessive high grass Dull blade Wheels not positioned correctly Dull blade Remedy Engage blade control handle Connect wire to spark plug Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline Refer to engine manual Clean adjust gap or replace Clean fuel line Wait a few minutes to restart but do not prime Connect and tighten spark plug wire Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline Clear vent Drain fuel tank and carburetor
40. Safety Setup Adjustments Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts Lists Warranty OPERATOR S MANUAL MTD GOLD 20 Rotary Mower Model Series 100 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT 769 02859A PRINTED IN U S A MTD Products Ltd P O Box 1386 KITCHENER ONTARIO N2G 4J1 10 29 07 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 Contents Slope 3 Maintenance 8 Off Season Storage 10 Safe Operation 4 Trouble Shooting nr 12 Set Up amp Adjustments 6 Warranty stearate eecneectetees 13 OperatiO Me n 8 Illustrated Parts Lists 14 Finding and Recording Model Number BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT Model Number Serial Number please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the Num ro de mod le Num ro de s rie the model number and the serial number to the sample model XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX plate provided to the right You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating position and looking d
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42. anual before operating This blade control mechanism is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operations Use extreme care when handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Blade Control Handle Know Your Lawn Mower lt Blade Control Handle Recoil Starter Chute Deflector Height Adjustment Lever front and rear Figure 8 The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower See Figure 8 The blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade 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 Plug The mulching plug is used to recirculate grass Clippings back to the lawn Attach it as instructed on page 7 of this manual 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 Before Starting Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual 2 Attach spark plug wire to spark plug If unit is equipped with a rubber boot
43. by removing it and either grinding or filing the cutting edge keeping as close to the original bevel as possible Do not attempt to sharpen the blade while it is still on the mower It is extremely important that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade NOTE Improper blade balance will result in excessive vibration causing eventual damage to the engine and mower Be sure to carefully bal ance blade after sharpening Possible damage resulting from blade unbalance condition is not the responsibility of the manufacturer NOTE Always remove blade from the adapter for testing balance 7 The blade can be tested for balance by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly Before reassembling the blade and the blade adapter to the unit lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil gt 11 Figure 11 9 Install the blade adapter on the crankshaft with the star away from the engine See Figure 11 Place the blade with the side marked bottom or with part number facing away from the adapter Align the blade bell support over the blade with the tabs in the holes of the blade and insert the hex bolt 10 Tighten the hex bolt to the torque listed below Blade Mounting Torque Center Bolt 450 in Ib min 600 in lb max To insur
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46. e and life Be certain to remove all grass dirt and combustible debris from muffler area Deck The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent a buildup of grass clippings leaves dirt or other matter If this debris is allowed to accumulate it will invite rust and corrosion and may prevent proper mulching The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and scraping clean with a suitable tool make certain the spark plug wire is disconnected NOTE If unit is tipped for easier access to blade or belt tip mower as specified in separate engine manual If it does not specify turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are up 10 Blade Care 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 Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks especially if you strike a foreign object Replace when necessary Follow the steps below for blade service Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug 2 Tip mower as specified in separate engine manual If it does not specify turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are up Remove the bolt and the blade bell support which hold the blade and the blade adapter to the engine crankshaft See Figure 11 Remove blade and adapter from the crank shaft The blade may be resharpened
47. e safe operation of your unit ALL nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for correct tightness Off Season Storage The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage 1 Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions 2 We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit 3 Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions 4 Coat mower s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting Store mower in a dry clean area Do not Store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer NOTE When storing any type of power equip ment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed care should be taken to rust proof the equipment Using a light oil or silicone coat the equipment especially cables and all moving parts of your lawn mower before storage Maintenance 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 cause excessive vibration when rotat ing at high speeds It may cause damage to mower and could break causing per sonal injury Cutting grass in sandy soil condition causes abrasive wear to the blade GENER Trouble Shooting For repairs beyond the minor adjust ments listed here contact an authorized service dealer
48. e this machine Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before operation Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating it This machine is a precision piece of power equipment not a plaything Therefore exercise extreme caution at all times Your unit has been designed to perform one job to mow grass Do not use it for any other purpose Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the instructions in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a adult Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use this machine Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used Remove all stones sticks wire bones toys and other foreign objects which could be tripped over or picked up and thrown by the blade Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like Also avoid discharg ing material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury stay in the operator zone behind the handles and k
49. eep children bystanders helpers and pets at least 75 feet from the mower while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters the area Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel toed shoes are recommended Never operate this machine in bare feet sandals slippery or light weight e g canvas shoes Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck Contact with the blade can amputate hands and feet A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling release the handle immediately Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking If you must back the mower away from a wall or obstruction first look down and behind to avoid tripping and then follow these Steps a Step back from the mower to fully extend your arms b Besure you are well balanced with sure footing c Pullthe mower back slowly no more than half way toward you d Repeatthese steps as needed 15 16 17 22 23 24
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51. equently for cracks or leaks Replace if necessary 12 Do not crank engine with spark plug removed 13 Maintain or replace safety labels as necessary 14 Observe proper disposal laws and regulations Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment Do not modify engine To avoid serious injury or death do not modify engine in any way Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor Average Useful Life According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission CPSC and the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA this product has an Average Useful Life of seven 7 years or 60 hours of operation At the end of the Average Useful Life buy a new machine or have the machine inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are working properly and not worn excessively Failure to do so can result in accidents injuries or death Safe Operation Practices WARNING This machine is equipped with an internal combus tion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brushcovered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting ap plicable local or provincial laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator
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53. igars pipes and other sources of ignition 7 Neverfuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area 8 Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or run ning Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling 9 Never over fill fuel tank Fill tank to no more than inch below bottom of filler neck to provide for fuel expansion 10 Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely 11 If gasoline is spilled wipe it off the engine and equipment Move unit to another area Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine 12 Never store the machine or fuel container near an open flame spark or pilot light as on a water heater space heater furnace clothes dryer or other gas appliances 13 To reduce fire hazard keep mower free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris 14 Allow a mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing General Service 1 Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas 2 Before cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting 3 Checkthe blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness Also visually inspect blade for damage e g bent cracked wor
54. n Replace blade with the original equipment manufacture s O E M blade only listed in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 4 Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them 5 Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition 6 Nevertamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly 7 After striking a foreign object stop the engine disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage Repair the damage before starting and operating the mower 8 Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running 9 Grass catcher components discharge cover and trail shield are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown For safety protection frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer s O E M parts only listed in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 10 Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine 11 Check fuel line tank cap and fittings fr
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58. over the end of the spark plug wire make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire inside the rubber boot is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug To Start Engine Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit 1 Place the fuel valve lever found on the left side of the engine into the ON OPEN position Figure 4 3 2 Move the choke lever all the way backward into the choke position Figure 9 3 Standing behind the mower squeeze the blade control against upper handle Figure 9 The choke will now begin to slowly return to the off choke position after activating the blade control Therefore quickly move onto step four below 4 Grasp the starter handle as shown and pull slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly to start engine and avoid kickback Return it slowly to the rope guide WARNING Wait for the blade to stop completely before perform ing any work on the mower or to remove the grass catcher To Stop Engine 1 Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade WARNING The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off 2 Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire as instructed in the separate engine manual to prevent accidental starting while equip ment is unattended Using Your Lawn Mower Be sure the lawn is clear of stones sticks wire or other objects which could damage the lawn mower or
59. own at the rear of the machine MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED MTD lt lt 1 800 668 1238 www mtdcanada com Customer Support Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased without first contacting Customer Support If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit you can seek help from the experts Choose from the options below 1 Visit www mtdcanada ca for many useful suggestions click on Customer Support button 2 Call a Customer Support Representative at 1 800 668 1238 3 The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance power rating specifica tions warranty and service Please refer to the engine manufacturer s Owner s Operator s Manual packed separately with your unit for more information Please have your unit s model number and serial number ready when you call See previous section to locate this information You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes ES WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and Cause serious injury If operating a walk behind mower on
60. pe do not mow it For your safety use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area If the slope is greater than 15 degrees do not mow it Do 2 Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Watch for holes ruts rocks hidden objects or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip Tall grass can hide obstacles 3 Always be sure of your footing A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury If you feel you are losing your balance release the blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds Do Not 1 Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments you could lose your footing or balance 2 Donotmow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge 3 Do not mow on wet grass Unstable footing could cause slipping Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the mower and the mowing activity They do not understand the dangers Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them 1 Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator 2 Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area 3 Before and while moving backwards look behind and down for small children 4
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63. such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury IX 7 BOILIOA YUM 9 9 SIY pue fis gt gt Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes 1 0 8 pio Duipjing e Jo 290100 6 gt NOR ERU TUTO Operate WALK BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes never up and down slopes Ju INN UAM WANN TET NONO 1500 39u93 e 10 Safe Operation Practices WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could endanger the personal safety and or property of yourself and others Read and follow all instructions in this manual before at tempting to operate this machine Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury When you see this symbol HEED ITS WARNING Your Responsibility Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine 1 WARNING Engine Exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm General Operation Read this operator s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assembl
64. the engine Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the opera tor and others WARNING If you strike a foreign object stop the engine Remove wire from the spark plug thor oughly inspect the mower for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower Extensive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired Operating Tips 1 For best results and effective mulching do not cut wet grass 2 New grass thick grass or wet grass may require a narrower cut 3 For a healthier lawn never cut off more than one third of the total length of the grass 4 Your lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth 5 Adjust ground speed according to condition of lawn 6 If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of 4 inches mulching is not recom mended Mow using the side discharge to reduce the grass height to 3 1 4 inches or less before mulching Operating Your Lawn Mower WARNING The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which can damage your eyes severely Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower
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66. with ball bearing wheels lubricate at least once a season with a light oil all other types require no lubrication However if the wheels are removed for any reason lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel with light automotive oil 3 Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot point periodically with light oil to prevent rust See Figure 10 4 Follow the accompanying engine manual for lubrication schedule and instruction Engine 1 Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions 2 Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Read and follow instructions carefully 3 Under normal conditions service air cleaner as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions Poor engine performance and flooding usually indi cates that the air cleaner should be serviced 4 The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications NOTE This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations 5 Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush Keep the cooling system blower hous ing area clean to permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine performanc
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