Yard Machines 20 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. WARNING The cable must be routed properly to avoid contact with all sharp edges and hot surfaces Such contacts damage the cable and render the controls inoperative e Secure the cable to the lower left handle near the base of the unit with a cable tie from group 3 of the hardware pack Trim off extra length of the cable tie See Figure 7 Lower Handle Cable Tie Figure 7 Attaching Wheels NOTE The holes provide three cutting heights for your mower Use the same hole location for all four wheels when assembling For example if wheels are to be assembled in the lowest cutting position use the highest hole on the deck a Axle Bolt Large Washer Whee Deck Small Washer Figure 8 Align the holes on the chute deflector with the corresponding holes on the deck Using group 5 from hardware pack place carriage bolts from underside of the deck and up through the chute deflector See Figure 9 Secure each bolt with a washer and lock nut Chute Lock Nut Deflecto Ri ET Washer Carriage Bolt Figure 9 atacning Starter Rope Loosely attach the rope guide from group 6 of the hardware pack to the upper handle and thread the lock nut also in group 6 only a few turns Do not tighten Make sure that the rope guide is to the outside of the upper handle See Figure 10 The starter rope is attached to the engine With the spark plug wire disconnected and groun2. Lubrication Refer to Lubrication Chart in Figure 13 Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning lubricating or Blade Control doing any kind of work on lawn mower e Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle and the brake cable at least once a season with light oil The blade control must operate freely in both directions Wheels The wheels 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 oil Engine oil may also be used When tipping the unit empty the fuel tank and keep engine spark plug side up Figure 13 Lubrication Chart Blade Care A Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks especially if you strike a foreign object Replace when necessary WARNING When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement protect hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade To remove blade Remove the bolt and blade support or bell washer which hold the blade and adapter to the engine crankshaft See Figure 14 Remove the blade and adapter from the crankshaft Blade Adapter a Bell y Support Figure 14 To balance blade When sharpening the blade follow original angle of grind as a guide It is extremely important to grind off all edges equally to keep the blade balanced NOTE An unbalanced blade will cause excessive
3. 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 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 generally a warning of trouble 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 safe
4. IN ANY DIRECTION WEAR SAFETY eens DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE ARO 3 SLOPE USE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES DO NOT MONS DONN GREATER THAN 15 MOW ACROSS NEVER UP A NEVER PULL MOWER CLOSE TO YOUR FEET LOOK o M BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE MOVING BA CSN SLOPE GAUGE SECTION 2 Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate the lawn mower safely SS ie sedo s umop pue dn Je au sedojs Jo ade y ssoJoe SIBMOW IJNIH3S M TVM erejedo sedo s jo ade eui ssoJoe JeAeu sedo s umop pue dn siewoui ONIGIY ere19do Anfu snoues ui Bunjnseij dijs pjnoo noA pue Bunooj JnoA urejureu oj NDI A eueJxe SI 3 edo s e uons uo jewoui purgeq jew e Bunejedo j Anfu snoues esneo pue uinye o pjnoo yemow Hupu V Q23 OF Alene 199 Z L Z Ajereuxojdde jo esu e seejBep G Jo sseoxe ui edo s e uw seuipour uo mow jou oq W ONINHVM S 1SOd 30N44 V HO 38 NaN V JO H3NHOO V i3 d10d uaMOd V 334l IVOLLH3A V HLIM 13 31 SIH L QTOH ANY LHOIS A T33VS 31VH3dO LON AVIN NOA 383HM S3dO lS ANIWYSLAG OL AGINSD V SV 39Vd SIHL ASN LI j SECTION 3 HARDWARE PACK E309 E39 i e 6 e Group 2 OO Group 4 Ea cz NM Group 3 SECTION 4 ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER NOTE This operator s manual covers
5. SERIES 020 Model Series 020 NS Part No Description 1 710 0654A Hex Ind Washer Screw 3 8 16 x 1 0 2 782 0048 Cutting Deck 20 3 749 1077 Lower Handle 4 749 1076 Upper Handle 5 747 0976A Control Handle Bail 6 731 0872A Rear Flap 7 17098 Hinge Clip 8 710 1044 Screw 3 8 24 x 1 5 Group 8 9 936 0524A Blade Bell Support 10 753 0588 Blade Adapter Kit 11 742 0640 Cutting Blade 12 731 0064 Discharge Chute 13 710 0932 Carriage Screw 1 4 20 x 1 0 14 736 0173 Flat Washer 15 712 0324 Lock Nut 1 4 20 16 710 3008 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 17 712 3004A Lock Nut 5 16 18 18 710 1205 Eye Bolt 19 710 0262 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 5 20 736 0119 Lock Washer 21 712 0267 Nut 5 16 18 22 734 1779 Wheel 23 738 0533 Shoulder Screw 498 x 1 635 24 736 0105 Bell Washer 25 712 0798 Flange Lock Nut 26 726 0240 Cable Tie 27 746 0946 Control Cable 48 25 Ig 746 0957 Control Cable 37 25 Ig 28 736 0331 Bell Washer 15 MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR YARD MACHINES The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PRODUCTS INC MTD with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States its possessions and territories MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year commencing on the date of original purchase and will at its option repair or replace free of charge an
6. blade control handle to the upper handle first identify the proper holes in the upper handle This can be done by placing the blade control handle flat against the upper handle The ends of the blade control handle will approximate the hole positions e Insert the curved end of the blade control handle into the right hole See Figure 5 e Squeeze the handle in and insert the straight end of the blade control handle into the left hole of the upper handle e Squeeze the blade control handle against the upper handle to check for proper assembly NOTE The hole in the blade control handle must be on the left side and the control handle must touch the upper handle when squeezed Blade Control d N Insert one end of control handle here Figure 5 Attacnimg Z Fitting Hold the cable end near the left side of the upper handle and hook the Z end of the brake cable into the blade control handle from the inside to the outside See Figure 6 Block the mower securely Using hardware from group 1 of the hardware pack place axle bolt through the wheel with the hub side of the wheel facing the deck See Figure 8 Place the small bell washer on the axle bolt with the crown side towards the wheel See Figure 8 Secure the wheel to the deck with the large bell washer and the nut Z Fitting e Repeat on other sides e Remove blocks and put the mower on ground Figure 6 nltaching Chute Deflector Securing Brake Cable
7. other gas appliances 14 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 15 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 worn Replace blade with the original equipment manufacture s O E M blade BO only listed in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 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 4 Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade or replace immediately with original equipment wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them manufacturer s O E M parts only listed in this manual 5 Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the Use of parts which do not meet the original equipmen
8. YARD MACHINES by MTD Operator s Manual 20 Rotary Lawn Mower Model Series 020 IMPORTANT Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment Warning This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department P O Box 368022 Cleveland Ohio 44136 9722 MTD PRODUCTS INC P O BOX 368022 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 9722 U S A PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 770 10382 ECO No 1224 5 2000 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Slope Gauge nee neci e ende D e eet ete ose 6 Hardware Pack ertet eoe cue net e ene eee rep ce ee c S 7 Assembling Your Lawn Mower sssseseeeen eene 7 Know Your Lawn Mower essseeeennne ene nennen nnne nennen nnn 10 Operating Your Lawn MOWer sssssseseeeeeeneeeenneeeen nennen e
9. ded depress the blade control handle and pull the rope out of the engine Slip the starter rope through the gap between the rope guide and the handle Tighten hex lock nut Starter Rope_ Rope Guide Figure 10 Know Your Lawn Mower Compare the illustration in with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Throttle Control The mower engine is equipped with a constant speed throttle which is set at full throttle for best performance Blade Control Handle The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower The blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade WARNING This control mechanism is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operations Recoil Starter The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle and is used to start the engine Handle Recoil 4 Starter NEM Deflector Figure 11 SECTION 5 OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER WARNING Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck The blade will be rotating whenever the engine is running NOTE For best results raise the cutting position until you can determine which height is best for your lawn Refer to instructions for height adjustment on page 1 1 Gas and Oil Fill Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual
10. ed fuel line or stale fuel 1 Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline erratic 2 Carburetor out of adjustment 2 Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit Engine 1 Engine oil level low 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil overheats 2 Dirty air cleaner 2 Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit 3 Airflow restricted 3 Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire Remove blower housing and clean 4 Carburetor not adjusted properly 4 Refer to the engine manual Occasional skip 1 Spark plug gap too close 1 Adjust gap to 030 hesitates at 2 Carburetor idle mixture 2 Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit high speed adjustment improperly set Idles poorly 1 Spark plug fouled faulty or gap 1 Reset gap to 030 or replace spark plug too wide 2 Carburetor not adjusted 2 Refer to the engine manual Excessive 1 Outting blade loose or 1 Tighten blade and adapter Balance blade vibration unbalanced 2 Bent cutting blade 2 See an authorized service dealer Mower willnot 1 Wet grass 1 Wait until later to cut mulch grass 2 Excessively high grass 2 Mow once ata high cutting height then mow again at desired height Uneven cut 1 Wheels positioned incorrectly 1 Place all four wheels in same height position 2 Dull blade 2 Sharpen or replace blade NOTE For repairs beyond those listed above contact your local authorized service representative 13 SECTION 10 PARTS LIST FOR MODEL
11. he customer support department Call 1 330 220 4MTD 4683 or 1 800 800 7310 to reach a Customer Support g representative 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 For more details about proper lawn care visit our website at www mtdproducts com machines tips SECTION 1 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES A A A tions could result in serious injury or death General Operation 1 Read this operator s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before operation Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating it Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts 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 operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent Only responsible individuals who are fami
12. ld endanger the personal safety and or property of yourself and others Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury When you see this symbol HEED ITS WARNING WARNING The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm 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 instruc 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 Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing c Pull the mower back slowly no more than half way toward you d Repeat these steps as needed
13. liar 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 discharging 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 keep children bystanders and helpers at least 75 feet from the mower while it is in operation Stop mower 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 10 11 10 11 12 13 WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed cou
14. low limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sales MTD shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damages including without limitation expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care ser vices for transportation or for related expenses or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limita tion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold Alteration of the safety features of the product shall void this War ranty You assume the risk and liability for loss damage or injury to you and your property and or to others and their property arising out of the use or misuse or inability to use the product This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser original lessee or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift How State Law Relates to this Warranty This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state
15. n of damage The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired Throttle Control Your lawn mower engine is equipped with a fixed throttle control that does not need adjustment Carburetor T WARNING If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine is running e g carburetor keep clear of all moving parts Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude and load To adjust carburetor refer to the separate engine manual packed with your mower NOTE A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run rough Be certain air cleaner is clean and attached to the carburetor before adjusting carburetor SECTION 7 MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER Deck Care NOTE We do not recommend the use of pressure washers or garden hose to clean your unit These may cause damage to electric components spindles pulleys bearings or the engine The use of water will shorten life of the mower and reduce its serviceability e The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent build up of grass clippings leaves dirt or other matter If this debris is allowed to accumulate it will invite rust and corrosion and may cause an uneven discharge of grass clippings at the next cutting e The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and scraping clean with a suitable tool make certain the spark plug wire is disconnected
16. nnt enne 10 Making Adjustments sssssssseeseeeeeeeeneene nennen nennen nnne 11 Maintaining Your Lawn MOWer sseeeeeenm eene enne nnns 11 Off Season Storage sesssssssssssesesesseeeeee eene nenne nnne nnne tnn seen nnns 13 Troubleshooting REN 13 Parts EISt s cani HER DC RERO ore he edes 14 FINDING MODEL NUMBER 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 Before you start assembling your new equipment please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear of the mower deck A sample model plate is explained below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below Model Number Serial Number Copy the model number here Copy the serial number here MTD MTD PRODUCTS INC zl CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 For A Growing World CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit please call t
17. nsert in slots in rear of deck Engine Follow engine manual for instruction and schedule of maintenance and lubrication SECTION 8 OFF SEASON STORAGE The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn mower for storage e Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions e Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions e Coat mower cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting e Store mower in a dry clean area Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer NOTE When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated 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 SECTION 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause s Corrective Actions Engine fails to 1 Blade control handle disengaged 1 Engage blade control handle start 2 Spark plug wire disconnected 2 Connect wire to spark plug 3 Dirty aircleaner 3 Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit 4 Primer button not depressed 4 Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit 5 Fueltank empty or stale fuel 5 Cleanfuelline 6 Blocked fuel line 6 Clean adjust gap or replace 7 Faulty spark plug 7 Refer to the engine manual 8 Engine flooded 8 Wait fora while and crank the engine Engine runs 1 Block
18. packed with your mower Follow instructions carefully 1 WARNING Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running Miss Starting Attach spark plug wire to spark plug If unit is equipped with a rubber boot over the spark plug wire ensure that the metal cap 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 and Engage Blade e If engine is equipped with a primer prime engine as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit e Standing behind the unit depress the blade control handle and hold it against the upper handle See Figure 12 Figure 12 e Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle rope will pull slightly harder at this point Let the rope rewind slowly Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke Keep a firm grip on starter handle Return it slowly to the rope guide To Stop Engine and Blade e Release blade control handle to stop engine and blade Keep away from the moving blade WARNING The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after engine is shut off e Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended Using Your Lawn Mower A e Make sure that lawn is clear of s
19. s you could lose your footing or balance 2 Donot mow 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 Useextreme 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 Keepchildren 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 understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent Service Safe Handling Of Gasoline 1 Toavoid 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 yo
20. t equipment is in safe working condition specifications may lead to improper performance and 6 Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper compromise safety operation regularly 10 Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed 7 After striking a foreign object stop the engine disconnect the engine The governor controls the maximum safe the spark plug wire and ground against the engine operating speed of the engine Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage Repair 11 Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as the damage before starting and operating the mower necessary 8 Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height 12 Observe proper disposal laws and regulations Improper adjustment while the engine is running disposal of fluids and materials can harm the 9 Grass catcher components discharge cover and trail environment 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 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS DISCHARGE CHUTE COVER OR GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE DANGER KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY A WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS THIS GUARD OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE DEATH AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM iiie REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THR BLADE
21. the handle e Install the hex bolts and flange nuts from group 4 of the hardware pack Using two 1 2 wrenches tighten securely See Figure 2 Lower Handle Figure 2 attaching Upper Handle Place the upper handle in position over the lower handle keeping the blade control handle facing up e Secure the upper handle to the lower handle using the carriage bolts lock washers and hex nuts from group 2 of the hardware pack Make sure that the carriage bolt heads go on the outside of the handle See Figure 3 Lock Washer Hex Nut Carriage Bolt ge I Figure 3 Attaching Brake Cable NOTE The brake cable is attached to the engine from the factory You will have to attach the free end of the cable to the upper handle Figure 4 e Route the cable under the lower handle e On the opposite end of the cable housing is a snap fitting The shaft inside the snap fitting fits in the second hole on the upper handle Press the snap fitting in place as shown in Figure 4 Make sure that the blade control handle is on top of the upper handle Attaching Blade Control Handle NOTE f the blade control handle got displaced either during shipping and handling or during assembly of other two handles reassemble it now If the blade control handle is firmly secured in place you may proceed to the next assembly WARNING The blade control handle is a A safety device Never attempt to bypass its operations e To reattach the
22. tones sticks wire or other objects which could damage lawn mower and or cause personal injury e For best results do not cut wet grass New grass or thick grass requires a narrower cut Blade speed and cutting height should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn WARNING Never operate your unit without either the rear deflector or entire grass catcher assembly in place SECTION 6 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING Do not at any time make any adjustment to lawn mower without first stop ping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire Cutting Height You can adjust the cutting height of the mower according to your convenience e Remove the axle bolts and related hardware from the wheels e Reattach the wheels with axle bolts at another hole Remember to attach all wheels at the same relative position to ensure even cut Refer to instructions for attaching the wheels in the assembly section of this manual For higher cutting height use lower hole on the deck and for lower cutting height use the upper hole e Fora healthy lawn never cut more than one third of the total length of the grass at any one cutting e This mower is designed to operate at full throttle WARNING If you strike a foreign object A stop the engine Remove wire from spark plug thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower Exten sive vibration of the mower during operation is an indicatio
23. ty protective devices in place and working Never operate mower with damaged safety devices Failure to do so can result in personal injury 14 Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch 15 Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer Failure to do so can result in personal injury 16 If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Contact your dealer for assistance Telephone 1 800 800 7310 for the name of your nearest 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 slope 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 1 Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 2 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 Donot mow near drop offs ditches or embankment
24. ur clothes which can ignite 2 Wash your skin and change clothes immediately Use only an approved gasoline container 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 5 When practical 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 6 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 7 Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition 8 Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area 9 Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling 10 Never over fill fuel tank Fill tank to no more than 12 inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion 11 Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely 12 If gasoline is spilled wipe it off the engine and equipment Move unit to another area Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine 13 Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame spark or pilot light as on a water heater space heater furnace clothes dryer or
25. ustomer Service Department of MTD PROD UCTS INC by calling 1 800 800 7310 or writing to P O Box 368022 Cleveland Ohio 44136 9722 This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases a The engine or component parts thereof These items carry a separate manufacturer s warranty Please refer to the applicable manufacturers warranty on these items b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a sepa rate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such as brake adjustments clutch adjustments or deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States of America its possessions and territories except those sold through MTD s authorized channels of export distribu tion No implied warranty including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identified No other express warranty or guaranty whether written or oral except as mentioned above given by any person or entity including a dealer or retailer with respect to any product shall bind MTD During the period of the War ranty the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above Some states do not al
26. various models of mowers Follow only those instructions which pertain to your unit To Remove Unit From Carton e Remove staples break glue on top flaps or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton e Remove loose parts if included with unit e Cut along corners and lay carton down flat e Remove packing material Roll or slide unit out of carton Check carton thoroughly for loose parts Tools Required A set of adjustable wrenches or wrenches of the following sizes 7 16 1 2 9 16 3 4 NOTE Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position Disconnect Spark Plug Wire A NOTE On engines with a rubber boot attach rubber boot to a bolt on the engine to ground WARNING Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent unintended starting Spark Plug Figure 1 IMPORTANT This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine Do not start the engine before filling up gasoline and oil IMPORTANT Before starting to assemble the unit identify the items of the hardware pack according to the groups in Section 3 on this page These same groups are referred to in the subsequent assembly instructions Attaching Lower Handle Lift the rear of the deck and place it on a block securely e Place the lower handle pointed end will face down over the deck and align the holes on the deck with the corresponding holes on
27. vibration when rotating at high speeds and may cause damage to the mower and or personal injury Test the blade by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver See Figure 15 Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly Always remove blade from the adapter for the best test of balance 1 Insert screw driver through hole 2 Blade should be parallel to ground Screw Driver A Blade o D o Ground Figure 15 To reassemble blade Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil or engine oil Also lubricate the bolt holes bolts and inner surface of the nuts Install the blade adapter on the crankshaft with the star away from the engine Refer to Figure 14 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 Tighten the hex bolt to the torque listed in the Blade Mounting Torque section below Blade Mounting Torque Center Bolt 450 in Ibs min 600 in Ibs max IMPORTANT To ensure safe operation all nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for correct tightness Replacing Rear Flap To remove rear flap compress the hinge clips and remove from the slots in rear of deck Attach new rear flap by placing new spring clips in the slots on the flap Then compress the spring clips and rei
28. y part found to be defective in material or workmanship This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operators Manual furnished with the product and has not been subject to misuse abuse com mercial use neglect accident improper maintenance alteration vandalism theft fire water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster Damage resulting from the installation or use of any accessory or attachment not approved by MTD Products Inc for use with the product s covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damages Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to separate terms as follows All normal wear part or compo nent failures will be covered on the product for a period of 90 days regardless of cause After 90 days but within the one year period normal wear part failures will be covered ONLY IF caused by defects in material or workmanship of OTHER component parts Normal wear parts and compo nents include but are not limited to belts blades blade adapters grass bags rider deck wheels seats snow thrower skid shoes shave plates and tires Batteries are covered by a 90 day limited replacement warranty HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Warranty service is available WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER To locate the dealer in your area please check for a listing in the Yellow Pages or contact the C
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