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MTD 260 Series Operator's Manual

MTD 260 Series Operator's Manual

22" self-propelled mower
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Operator's Manual
22" Self-Propelled
Mower
Model Series
260 thru 269
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered
or grass-covered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained
in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department,
P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
MTD LLC., P.O. BOX 361131,
CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10336D
(10/2003)

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  • Page 1 Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. MTD LLC., P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
  • Page 2 TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Slope Gauge Trouble Shooting Assembling Your Lawn Mower Illustrated Parts List 16 Know Your Lawn Mower Warranty 20 Operating Your Lawn Mower 9 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.
  • Page 3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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 complete stop before r emoving thegrass c atcher or doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may unclogging thechute. The cutting b lade continues to obscure your vision of a child who may run into the rotate f orafew seconds after t he engine i sshut o ff.Never mower.
  • Page 5 3. Check t heblade and engine m ounting bolts atfrequent 9. Grass c atcher components, discharge cover, and trail intervals forproper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade shield aresubject towear a nddamage which could fordamage (e.g., b ent, cracked, worn) R eplace blade expose m oving p arts orallow objects tobethrown.
  • Page 6 i ql SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING i... >, " ..OR A FENCE POST •..,FOLDo LIA,,-. I" _" _, . _IVT.IIVG " -..47soo. ¢) 15 ° WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
  • Page 7 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER IMPORTANT:This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil • To secure the upper and lower handle, tighten the in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline wing nuts near the top of lower handle (carriage and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual bolts must be seated properly into the handle).
  • Page 8 RemovingChuteRetainer NOTE: Install bottom lip inside chute opening (indicated by I in the figure below) before placing hooks The chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright over the hinge pin (indicated by 2 in the figure below). position by a retainer for shipping purposes only.
  • Page 9 RecoilStarter Blade Control The recoil starter is attached to the right lower handle. Handle Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start Control the unit. See Figure 8. CuttingHeightAdjustmentLevers These levers are located on each wheel and they are Handle used to adjust the cutting height.
  • Page 10 • If therearwheels tendtolockup,theclutchmay Mulching notbereleasing c ompletely. Donotstart t heengine For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass because it until c orrections h avebeenmade. tends to stick to the underside of the deck, preventing • Check thedrivecable forsevere bends, k inks, o r proper mulching of grass clippings.
  • Page 11 EngineAdjustments See the separate engine manual packed with your unit Nuts for adjustments to the engine Figure 10 SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER Customer R esponsibilities SERVICE MAINTENANCE DATES SCHEDULE Lubricate Wheels Lubricate Blade Control Clean Deck Blade Care Check Oil Change Oil Replace Air Filter Clean Engine...
  • Page 12 BladeControlHandle andDriveClutchControl: Beck Lubricate t hepivotpoints onthebladecontrol handle The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned andthedriveclutchcontrol atleast o ncea season with after each use to prevent a buildup of grass clippings, lightoil.These handles mustoperate freely in both leaves, dirt, or other matter. If this debris is allowed to directions.
  • Page 13 • Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft. • Place the blade on the adapter. Be certain the blade is aligned and seated on the blade adapter flanges. this screw • Place blade bell support on blade. Make sure the notches on the blade bell support are aligned with small holes in the blade.
  • Page 14 • Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to Off-Season Storage prevent rusting. The following steps should be taken to prepare your • Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next lawn mower for storage. to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer. •...
  • Page 15 NOTES...
  • Page 16 SECTION 8: PARTS LISTFORMODEL SERIES 260 THRU269 • 34 -_...
  • Page 17 ModelSeries260 thru269 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 747-1214 Drive Control Handle 736-0524A Bell Blade Support 747-1161A Blade Control Handle 710-1044 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5 749-1092A Upper Handle 712-0431 Lock Nut 3/8-16 746-04048 Drive Control Cable 782-0584 Forward Height Adjustment Plate - RH 746-1113...
  • 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 does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.

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