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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 LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No. 769-10357...
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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.
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A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance contact or thrown object injuries. is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled you can let go.
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Service Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade Safe Handling Of Gasoline: for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only, To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme listed in this manual.
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Notice Regarding Emissions Spark Arrestor Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal WARNING: This machine is equipped with an EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) internal combustion engine and should not be used are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush may include the following emission control systems: Engine covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s...
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Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER —...
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Lawn Mower • One Grass Catcher • One Bottle of Oil • One Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Side Discharge Chute Assembly While stabilizing mower so it doesn’t move, pivot upper handle up as shown in Figure 3-2.
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Remove the T-bolts from the handle brackets as shown in Reattach wing nuts and carriage bolts removed Figure 3-3. earlier into lower holes of handle as shown in Figure 3-5. Figure 3-3 Figure 3-5 Follow the steps below to complete handle assembly: The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper Pull upward on the handle approximately 8 inches handle.
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Side Discharge Chute Place bag over frame so that its black plastic side is at the bottom. Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side discharge, Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the make sure grass catcher is off of the unit and rear discharge door frame.
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Drive Control Pull lever out and away from mower. Move lever forward or back for desired cutting height. The adjustment wheel is located in the drive control handle housing and is used to tighten or loosen the drive belt. You will Release lever towards mower deck.
Controls and Features Blade Control Drive Control Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Deck Wash Side Discharge Chute Figure 4-1 Blade Control Deck Wash The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Your mower’s deck is equipped with a water port on its surface Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the as part of its deck wash system.
See Figure 5-1. Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle let the rope rewind slowly. Repeat until engine cranks. Let the rope rewind each time slowly. MTD Engine: Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade control against upper handle.
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Using Your Lawn Mower Using Grass Catcher Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could operating the mower.
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory and does not require lubrication. General Recommendations Follow the accompanying engine manual for lubrication schedule and instruction for engine lubrication. • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.
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Deck Wash Engine Care Your mower’s deck is equipped with a water port on its surface as A list of key engine maintenance jobs required for good part of its deck wash system. performance by the mower is given below. Follow the accompanying engine manual for a detailed list and instructions.
Service Blade Care Place blade bell support on the blade. Align notches on the blade bell support with small holes in blade. WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for Replace hex bolt and tighten hex bolt to torque: 450 in. lbs. sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with min., 600 in.
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 Idles poorly 1. Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap too wide. 1. Reset gap or replace spark plug. Refer to engine manual. 2. Dirty air cleaner. 2. Refer to engine manual. Excessive Vibration 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 1.
Component Part Number and Description 98079-55846 Spark Plug (Honda) 951-14437 Spark Plug (MTD) 17211-Z8B-901 Air Cleaner Element (Honda) 951-10298 Air Cleaner Kit (MTD) 16952-Z8B-000 Fuel Filter (Honda) 951-10358A Fuel Filter (MTD) 17620-ZL8-013 Fuel Cap (Honda) 951-14407 Fuel Cap (MTD) 634-04733...
Attachments & Accessories Component Model Number and Description 490-850-0005 Blade Removal Tool — Holds blade in place for faster, safer removal. SPW-134 Spark Plug Wrench — Duel ended wrench to serve multiple uses. Fits ¾” or 13⁄16” hex plug. 490-850-0008 Oil Siphon —...
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Component Model Number and Description 22216 STA-BIL® fuel Stabilizer, 32 oz — Treats 80 gallons of fuel. Keeps stored fuel fresh for quick, easy starts. Prevents corrosion from moisture and ethanol-induced attraction. Prevents gum and varnish. 490-290-0012 Mower Cover — Protects your mower against sun, rain and dust damage.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have a separate respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United one- year warranty. States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products...