MTD 707 Operator's Manual

Electric lawn mower 18” rear bagger
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Operator's Manual
Electric Lawn Mower
18" Rear Bagger
Model 707
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
This symbol on the product's nameplate
U L
means it is listed by
®
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.
MTD LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
770-8830D.fm
FORM NO.
(9/02)

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  • Page 1 Electric Lawn Mower 18” Rear Bagger Model 707 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY This symbol on the product’s nameplate means it is listed by ® UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. MTD LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 770-8830D.fm FORM NO. (9/02)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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: MTD LLC Copy the serial number here: P. O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,OH 44136 330-220-4683 www.mtdproducts.com...
  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS! 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 oper- ate this machine.
  • Page 4 16. Home circuit – This mower should be operated on a 15 31. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by AMP circuit. If you experience difficulty in starting with a the manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal standard 15 AMP fuse or circuit breaker, contact your injury.
  • Page 5 Service 10. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. When servicing use only identical replacement parts 11. After striking a foreign object, stop the motor and listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the disconnect the power cord.
  • Page 6: Slope Gauge

    SECTION 2: 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.
  • Page 7: Unpacking Instructions

    SECTION 3: UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Remove Unit From Carton Roll or slide the unit out of carton. Check the carton thoroughly for loose parts. NOTE: Reference to the right or left hand side of the REMOVE MANUAL & LOOSE PARTS mower is observed from the operating position. •...
  • Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower

    • Lift the mulching plug. Inner Hole • Slide the two hooks on the side discharge deflector Hairpin Clip Lower Handle under the hinge pin on the mulching plug assembly as shown in Figure 5. • Lower the mulching plug. Do not remove the mulching plug at any time, even when you are not mulching.
  • Page 9: Operating Your Lawn Mower

    Motor/Blade Control Assembly Height Adjustment Lever The motor/blade control is located on the upper handle A height adjustment lever at each wheel provides of the mower. Refer to Figure 6. The motor/blade cutting height adjustment. Each adjuster has nine control handle engages and disengages the motor and height positions.
  • Page 10 Connecting to the Electric Power Source T = Obstacles WARNING: This mower should be operated on a 15 AMP circuit. If you experience difficulty in starting with a standard 15 AMP fuse or circuit breaker, contact you nearest authorized service facility.
  • Page 11: Making Adjustments

    • When cutting heavy grass, reduce walking speed to clippings. New or thick grass may require a allow more effective cut and proper discharge of the narrower cut. The ground speed should be clippings. For a healthy lawn, always cut off one- adjusted to the condition of the lawn.
  • Page 12: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

    SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE • Torque the blade bolt down using a torque wrench Motor Shaft to assure the bolt is tightened properly. The recommended torque for the blade bolt is 450-600 Cutting Blade in. lbs. To insure safe operation of your unit, all nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for correct tightness.
  • Page 13: Off-Season Storage

    • Remove any buildup of grass and leaves on or • Lubricate the springs on the rear discharge door around the motor cover (do not use water). Wipe with a light oil. the mower clean with a dry cloth occasionally. •...
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 10: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Handle not in position. Carriage bolts not seated in the handle Adjust the height of the handle and make sure that insulators. the carriage bolts are seated properly into the handle insulators.
  • Page 15 NOTES...
  • Page 16: Parts List

    SECTION 11: PARTS LIST 23 16...
  • Page 17 REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 682-0051A Mower Housing, 18” 731-2425 Motor Support 710-1756 Screw, M7 x 25 724-0309 Electric Motor, 115V, 1500W 731-2400 Air Guide Cover 731-2401-0637 Hood 631-0132 Blade Hub Assembly 742-0827 Mulching Blade 782-7050 Locking Plate 624-0075 Screw, Blade 731-1028 Trailing Shield 17098...
  • Page 18 NOTES...
  • Page 19 NOTES...
  • Page 20 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD LLC does not extend any warranty for products respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the sold or exported outside of the United States, its United States, its possessions and territories.

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