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READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. MTD PRODUCTS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD,P.O. BOX 4314 DANDENONG SOUTH VICTORIA 3164 Printed In China Form No. 769-12218A...
To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by MTD the right to change product speci cations, designs and products. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent equipment without notice and without incurring obligation. performance when properly operated and maintained.
Important Safe Operation Practices discharged material to ricochet back injury. If you feel you are losing your WARNING! This symbol points toward the operator. footing, release the blade control handle out important safety instructions immediately and the blade will stop To help avoid blade contact or a thrown which, if not followed, could rotating within three seconds.
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Before using, always visually inspect to Never allow children under 14 years of General Service: see that blades, blade bolts and cutter age to operate this machine. Children 14 Never run an engine indoors or in a assembly are not worn or damaged. and over should read and understand the poorly ventilated area.
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. Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product.
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton One Lawn Mower One Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual One Mulch Plug 6pcs screws One Grass Catcher One Engine Operator’s Manual One Battery Charger † Electric Start Push Key † † If Equipped NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all models and the Refer to Fig.
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Adjustments Cutting Height There is a cutting height adjustment lever located above the rear right wheel. Push the height adjustment lever towards wheel. Move lever to desired position for a change in cutting height. See Figure 3-8. Lower Higher Figure 3-8 Release lever towards deck.
Controls and Features Bail Blade Control Throttle Control Bail Drive Control † Remote Air Cleaner Blade Brake Clutch Lever † Electric Starter Push Key † Recoil Starter Rear Discharge Door Grass Catcher Primer † Battery † Cutting Height Adjustment Lever †...
Operation Using Your Lawn Mower Pull the recoil starter lightly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or overcome compression, prevent kickback, 10cm other objects which could damage lawn mower and start the engine.
Service Tip mower so that it rests on the CAUTION: Make certain the Maintenance housing. Keep the side with the air mower’s discharge chute is General Recommendations cleaner facing up. Hold mower rmly. directed AWAY from your house, garage, parked cars, etc. WARNING: Never tip the mower Always observe safety rules when more than 90º...
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Replacing Battery (If Equipped) WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which may cause burns. Do not short circuit or damage batteries in any way. Do not put batteries in re as these may burst or release toxic Blade Assembly Adapter materials. Unhinge cover seal and remove battery cover.
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Disconnect spark plug boot from spark plug. Turn mower on its side making sure that the air lter and the carburetor are facing up. Remove each part in alphabetic order of gures.See Figure 6-9. Figure 6-9 Fix the engine shaft,make it can't be rotated.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Blade control disengaged. 1. Engage blade control. 2. Spark plug boot disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark boot. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4.
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Problem Cause Remedy Uneven cut 1. Wheels not positioned correctly. 1. Place front and rear wheels in same height position. (Dual lever height adjusters only) 2. Dull blade. 2. Sharpen or replace blade. Mower will not self propel 1. Belt not installed properly. 1.