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Operator's Manual
20" Mulching Push
Lawn Mower
M
109
ODEL
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 361131
Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
770-10074F.fm
FORM NO.
(10/2003)
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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. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 770-10074F.fm FORM NO.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Operating Your Lawn Mower Making Adjustments 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. -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT 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 attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. -
Page 4: Slope Operation
other safety protective devices in place and working. Never operate mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so, can result in personal injury. 21. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch. 22. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the original equipment manufacturer (O.E.M). - Page 5 meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!” Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
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Page 6: Slope Gauge
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Page 7: Assembling Your Lawn Mower
Tools Required Pair of pliers (not necessary, but helpful) Disconnect Spark Plug Wire • Before setting up your lawn mower, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug. See Figure 1. Spark Plug Wire Spark Plug Figure 1 Attaching Handle •... -
Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower
Cable Tie Lower Handle Figure 6 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Compare Figure 8 with your equipment to get familiar with the mower controls before operating it. Blade Control Handle The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. -
Page 9: Operating Your Lawn Mower
Using Your Rotary Mower • Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others. -
Page 10: Making Adjustments
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to your lawn mower without first stopping the engine and disconnecting the spark plug wire. Handle Height Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position.To lower the handle height for your... -
Page 11: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER WARNING: Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance work on lawn mower. Lubrication Blade Control • Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle and the brake cable at least once a season with light oil. -
Page 12: Off Season Storage
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 lawn mower, especially cables and all moving parts, before storing it for the off-season. -
Page 13: Trouble Shooting Guide
SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 4. Blocked fuel line. 5. Faulty spark plug. 6. Engine flooded. Engine runs erratic 1. -
Page 14: Illustrated Parts
SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 109... - Page 15 Model 109 Ref. No. Part No. 747-1161A Control Handle 736-0451 Saddle Washer 736-0524A Blade Bell Support 710-1044 Hex Bolt 747-0710 Hinge Pin 749-1092A Upper Handle 710-1205 Rope Guide 710-1174 Carriage Bolt 749-0928A Lower Handle 720-0279 Wing Nut 720-0284 Hand Knob 714-0104 Hairpin Clip 746-1130...
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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...