MTD 080 Series Operator's Manual page 2

TABLEOFCONTENTS
Content Page Content Page
Customer Support 2 Making Adjustments 10
Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower 11
Slope Gauge 5 Troubleshooting 13
Setting Up 6 Parts List 14
Operating Your Lawn Mower 8 Warranty 16
FINDINGMODELNUMBER
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. A sample model plate is
also given below. You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating position and
looking down at the rear of the deck. This information will be necessary to use the
manufacturer's web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized
service dealer.
Copy the model number here:
Copy the serial number here:
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or
maintenance of this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
_r Visit mtdproducts.com for many useful suggestions. Click on Customer Support button and you will get the four options reproduced here. Click on the appropriate button and help is
immediately available.
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The engine manufacturer isresponsible for all engine-related issues withregards to
and service. P leaserefer tothe
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manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately with your unit, for more
information.