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MTD 070 Series Operator's Manual

22" rotary mower
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Safety • Setup • Adjustments • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting
• Parts Lists • Warranty
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22" Rotary Mower-
Model Series 070
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY
RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit is equippedwith an internal combustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush-
coveredor grass-covered land unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
For USCustomers: MTDLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND, O HIO44136-0019
772C0793
PRINTEDIN U.S.A.
For CanadianCustomers: MTD Products Ltd.,P.O.Box 1386,KITCHENER, O NTARIO N2G4J1
02/04/2006

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  • Page 1 If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. For USCustomers: MTDLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND, O HIO44136-0019 772C0793 PRINTEDIN U.S.A. For CanadianCustomers: MTD Products Ltd.,P.O.Box 1386,KITCHENER, O NTARIO N2G4J1 02/04/2006...
  • Page 2: Customer Support

    You can locate the model plate by CLEVELAND, OH 44136 standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear MTD LLC MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED of the deck. KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1 USA-www.mtdproducts.com 1-800-800-7310 CAN-www.mtdcanada.com...
  • Page 3 Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... __[.,-_ or a corner of a building... or a fence post ,_[._--_ _O/dalongdotted no ::>,, a 15 ° -- _ 0... 15 °...
  • Page 4 emit chemicalsknownto Stateof Californiato causecancerand birthdefectsor otherreproduc- WARNING:EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certainvehiclecomponentscontainor tive harm. DANGER:This machinewas builtto be operatedaccordingto the rulesfor safeoperationin this manual.As with anytype of powerequipment,carelessness or erroron the partof the operatorcan result in seriousinjury.This i¸¸i :/ machineis capableof amputatinghandsand feet and throwingobjects.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin seriousinjuryor death.
  • Page 5 8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors will accumulateinthe area. 1. Mowacrossthe face of slopes; neverup anddown. Exerciseextremecaution when changingdirectionon 9. Neverremovegas cap or add fuel whilethe engineis slopes. hot or running. Allow engineto cool at least two minutes beforerefueling. 2. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks, hiddenobjects,or bumpswhich can causeyouto slip or trip.
  • Page 6 " WARNING: Disconnect and - -_ ground the spark plug wire as instructed in the separate engine manual. 1. Thechute deflectoron your mowermaybe held in an uprightpositionbya block for shippingpurposesonly. This shippingblock mustbe removed and discarded beforethe moweris putinto operation.See Figure1. Adjustmen a.
  • Page 7 RopeguideSetupas follows,see Figure5: a, Holdthe bladecontrolagainstthe upper handle, PositionA, b, Slowlypull starterropeout of engine,PositionB, c, Slip starterrope intothe ropeguide,Tighten rope guide wingnut, PositionC, Adjustmen If yourwheels are notassembled,install as follows usingFigure6 and 7: a, Usinghardwarefrom hardwarepack,secure the rearwheelsto the deck as shownin Figure 6 and front wheelsas shown in Figure7.The smallcuppedwashershouldbe installedwith the cuppedside of washertowardsthe deck,...
  • Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower

    Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control lVl o We r Starter Rope WARNING Chute Read, understand, and follow all instruco tions and warnings on the machine and Baffle in this manual before operating. Figure 9 Blade Control Handle To Start Engine This blade control mechanism is a The bladecontrolhandleis locatedon the upperhandle...
  • Page 9: Operating Tips

    Operating Tips 1. Forbest resultsand effectivemulching,do notcut wet grass. 2. Newgrass,thickgrass,or wet grassmay requirea narrowercut. 3. Fora healthierlawn,nevercut off morethan one-third of the total lengthof the grass. Operating 4. Yourlawnshouldbe cut in the fall as long as there Your LaWn isgrowth.
  • Page 10: Maintenance

    Engine Referto the separateengine manualfor engine maintenanceinstructions. Maintainengineoil as instructedin the separate enginemanualpackedwith yourunit. Readand follow Lubricate these instructionscarefully. points before Maintenance Undernormalconditionsserviceair cleaneras instructedin the separateengine manualpackedwith yourunit. Cleanevery few hoursunderextremely dustyconditions. Poorengineperformanceand floodingusuallyindicatesthat the air cleanershouldbe i ii _i i serviced.
  • Page 11 mowerfor storage. 1. Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin the lubricationinstructions. 2. Wedo not recommendthe useof a pressurewasher or gardenhoseto cleanyour unit. 3. Referto engine manualfor correctengine storageinstructions. 4. Coatmower'scutting bladewith chassisgreaseto preventrusting. 5. Storemowerin a dry, cleanarea. Do notstore nextto corrosivematerials,such as fertilizer. NOTE:Whenstoringany type of powerequipmentin Figure 12 a poorlyventilatedor metal storageshed, careshould...
  • Page 12 Problem Cause Remedy Enginefails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged._ 1. Engaie blade_--control handle• -- 2. Sparkplug w re disconnected. 2. Connectwireto spark plug. 3. Fueltank emptyor stalefuel. 3. Filltank with clean,freshgasoline. 4. Enginenot primed. 4. Referto enginemanual. Shooting 5.
  • Page 13 MTD. Duringthe period of the warranty, the exclusive remedyis repair or replacement of the productas set forth above.
  • Page 15 PART N° DE N ° DE PII_CE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17032A Charniere de deflecteur Chute Hinge 17098 Attache Hinge Clip 687-02145 Handle Bracket Assembly Support de guidon CG 687-02144 Handle Bracket Assembly Support de guidon CD 787-01084A Deck Assembly 22" Plateau de coupe de 22 po 712-3017 Hex Nut 3/8-16 12crou A six pans 3/8-16...