Serial Number vided to the right. Youcan locatethe model plate by standingat the operatingpositionand lookingdown at the rear of the deck. This information w ill be neces- MTD LLC sary to use the manufacturer'sweb site, to obtain PoO= BOX 361131...
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Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... !i!_i!il < or a corner of a building... or a fence post fir_e (repros er_ts a 15o 15°...
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WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
19.Shutthe engine off and waituntil the bladecomesto a 6. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipesand othersources completestop beforeremovingthe grasscatcheror unclog- of ignition. ging the chute. 7. Neverfuel machineindoorbecauseflammablevapors will The cutting bladecontinuesto rotatefora few secondsafter accumulatein the area. the engine is shut off. Neverplace any partof the body in 8.
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1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhich may be between upperand lowerhandles. a. Pull up and backon upperhandleas shownin Figure3-1.Makecertain the lowerhandleis seated securelyintothe handle mountingbrackets. b. Tightenstar knobssecuringupperhandleto lowerhandle.Make surethat eachcarriagebolt is seatedproperlyin the handle. 2. Locatehairpinclip in one holeon the weldpin on each sideof lowerhandle.See Figure3-2.
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6. Followstepsbelowto assemblethe grasscatcher: a. Placebag overframe sothat its black plasticside is at the bottom. b. Slip plasticchannelof grass bagoverhooks on the frame.See Figure3-6. All the plasticchannels exceptcentertop of bag attachfrom outsideof setupand bag. c. Attachcentertop of bag from insideof bag. 7.
Know Your Lawn Mower Drive Control ._--- Blade Control Recoil Starter WARNING Cutting Height The blade control AdjustmentLevers mechanism is a safety device. Never Figure 4-1 attempt to bypass its Now thatyou haveset up your lawnmowerfor opera- Cutting Height Adjustment Levers operations.
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Starting Engine the operatoris standingnear the lawn ARNING:Be sure no one otherthan mower whilestarting engineor operat- ing mower.Neverrun engineindoorsor in enclosed,poorly ventilatedareas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorlessand deadly perating gas. Keephands,feet, hairand looseclothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower. Followthe set of instructionspertainingto your unit.
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Lubrication 1. Lubricatepivot pointson theblade controlat least oncea seasonwith light oil. The bladecontrol must operatefreely in both directions.See Figure5-1. 2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith light oil (or motoroil). If wheelsare removedfor any reason,lubricatesurfaceof the pivotarm and inner surfaceof thewheelwith lightoil. See Figure5-1. 3.
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Problem Cause Remedy Ena ne fa sto start 1. Bladecontroldisengaged, i. Engagebladecontro!. sParkPiugwiie disconnected: conneO!wiretOspark plugl Fueltank empty or stale fuel. & Filltank with clean,fresh gasolinel 4. Enginenot piimed(if equippedwth 4. prime engineaS instr,u, cted in Operat, primer)i ing Your Lawn Mower. Faultyspark p ugl c ean adjustgap or repiacel 61 BloCked fuel linel...
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S"..... Off=Season Storage 4. Coat mower'scuttingblade with chassisgreaseto preventrusting. The followingstepsshouldbe taken to prepareyour lawn mowerfor storage. 5. Storemowerin a dry, cleanarea. Donot storenext 1. Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin to corrosivematerials,suchas fertilizer. the lubricationinstructions. Whenstoringanytype of powerequipmentin a poorly 2. We do not recommendthe useof a pressurewasher ventilatedor metal storageshed, careshouldbe taken or gardenhoseto cleanyour unit.
To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, lasts, sothe aboveexclusions or limitationsmaynot applyto you. or contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136- In no event shallrecoveryof any kindbe greaterthanthe amountof the 0019, or call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our purchasepriceof the productsold.Alterationof safety features of...