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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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2-in-1, 19" Corded
WARNING
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. 769-05578A
(January 27, 2010)
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- Page 1 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. 769-05578A...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Choose from the options below: ◊ Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com ◊ Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 ◊ Write us at MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019... -
Page 3: Safe Operation Practices
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 Dress properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge They can be caught in moving parts. Wear sturdy, rough- chute, grass catcher (if provided), motor/blade control soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Shirts handle or other safety protective devices in place and and pants that cover the arms and legs, rubber gloves, and working.
- Page 5 Service If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact Customer Support for When servicing mower, use original equipment assistance or the name of the nearest service dealer. manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts listed in this Slope Operation: manual.
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Page 6: Safety Symbols
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 —... - Page 7 2 — i ectiOn MpOrtant peratiOn ractices...
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Page 8: Assembly & Set-Up
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Electric Mower • One Side Discharge Chute • Two Cord Guides • One Operator’s Manual • Two Toggle Clamps • One Cord Retainer NOTE: All references to the left and right side of the mower are NOTE: Cord retainer may already be installed. - Page 9 Place the upper handle onto the lower handle, keeping the Tighten the clamps. See Fig. 3-4. motor cord over the handles. See Fig. 3-3. NOTE: Leave space between clamp and clamp seat. If For the lowest setting, line up the top holes of the clamp will not tighten, loosen wing knob half turn.
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Page 10: Side Discharge
Cord Connection Side Discharge NOTE: Do not plug your extension cord into the power source On the right side of the mower, lift the mulch baffle. receptacle (outlet) prior to routing it through the cord retainer Slide chute hooks under hinge pin on mulch baffle and connecting the extension cord to the mower’s cord outlet assembly. -
Page 11: Controls
Controls and Features Starter Button Motor/Blade Control Lever Overload Protection Switch Cord Retainer Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Figure 4-1 WARNING: Overload Protection Switch Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in The mower is equipped with an overload protection switch, this manual before operating. -
Page 12: Operation
Operation Starting Motor Press the (orange) starter button and hold it in. See Fig. 5-2. NOTE: Starting the mower’s motor also engages the blade. WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are in the operating position behind the mower when using it. To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit should be in a stable position while starting. - Page 13 Using Your Lawn Mower Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires, or other objects which could damage the lawn mower or motor. Such objects could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others. WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the motor, and unplug from the power supply circuit.
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Page 14: Maintenance & Adjustment
Maintenance & Adjustments General Recommendations Deck Care WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do • Always observe safety rules when performing any not expose the mower to water. maintenance. • The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. - Page 15 If the overload protection switch pops out shortly after resetting: Release the motor/blade control handle and do NOT restart the mower for at least 15 minutes to allow the electric motor extra time to cool. Press the overload protection switch inward to reset. Restart unit.
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Page 16: Service
Service Blade Care Blade Installation Place the cutting blade, locking plates, and blade bolt on WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for the motor shaft and thread the blade bolt in finger tight. sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with See Fig. - Page 17 Off-Season Storage The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage. • Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions. • We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit. •...
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Mower fails to start Cord disconnected from the motor/blade Reconnect the cord keeping the cord control. restraint close to the motor/blade control. Motor/blade control defective. Replace motor/blade control. Extension cord not connected to the plug on Connect the extension cord to the plug on the mower. - Page 19 This page intentionally left blank.
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Page 20: Illustrated Parts List
Model 202... - Page 21 Model 202 Ref. Ref. Part Number Description Part Number Description 731-07599 Resistor Bracket 787-01810 Deck 725-05118 Resistor Base 731-07507 Shroud 725-05121 Rectifier Heat Sink 731-07508 Mulch Door 749-04670 Upper Handle 731-07509 Discharge Chute 731-07510 Trailshield 731-07522 Handle Grip 734-04553 Wheel 749-04671 Lower Handle 731-07512...
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Page 24: Warranty
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,...