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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
22-inch Rotary Mower — Model Series 080
IMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any uniiproved 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 361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
FORM NO. 770-10342G
PRINTED IN U.S.A
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
9/27/2006
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- Page 1 (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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. FORM NO. 770-10342G PRINTED IN U.S.A MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 9/27/2006...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Operating Your Lawn Mower ... 8 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ... 10 MTD LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs, and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation. Finding and Recording Model Number BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE YOUR NEW... -
Page 3: Slope Gauge
Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Slope Gauge WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise... -
Page 4: Safe Operation Practices
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 Safe can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. -
Page 5: Slope Operation
19. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclog- ging 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. -
Page 6: Setup And Adjustment
Not all features discussed (or engines pictured) in this manual are applicable to all Lawn Mower models. 1. For shipping purposes, the chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright position by a retainer. Remove the retainer as follows: a. - Page 7 b. Slowly pull starter rope out of the engine. See Figure 3-4. c. Slip starter rope into the rope guide. d. Tighten rope guide wing nut. 5. Use the cable tie provided to secure cable to the lower handle. Pull cable tie tight and trim excess.
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Page 8: Operating Your Lawn Mower
Never attempt to bypass its operations. Now that you have setup your lawn mower, it’s important to become acquainted with its controls and features. Use extreme care Blade Control when handling The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the gasoline. - Page 9 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 serious personal injury to the operator and others.
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Page 10: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
• Always observe safety rules when performing any type of maintenance. WARNING • The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse Always stop engine, or negligence. To receive full value from warranty,... - Page 11 When storing any type of power equipment 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. Maintaining Your Lawn Mower...
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Page 12: Troubleshooting
2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Choke engine as instructed in the “Operating Your Lawn Mower” section. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Clean fuel line. 7. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not prime. -
Page 13: Safety Labels
Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower Safety Labels KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY GARDER MAINS ET PIEDS À DISTANCE S309 WARNING DO NOT remove safety (or any) labels from mower for any reason. - Page 14 Model Series 080 Wheel Treads Pin Bar Tread K2 Tread...
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Page 15: Parts List
Ref. Part No. Description 710-1205 Eye Bolt 720-0279 Wing Nut 747-1161A Blade Control Handle 749-1092A Upper Handle 746-0957 Blade Control Cable - 37.25 inch 749-04037 Lower Handle 725-0157 Cable Tie 687-02048 Deck Assembly 22-inch 710-0654A TT Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0 748-0376C Blade Adapter 742-0642A... -
Page 16: Warranty
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC 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 workman-...