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22" Rotary Mower -- Model Series 074
READ SAFETY
RULES
AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATmON
Warning:
This unit is equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush=
coveredor grass=covered l and unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor state laws (if any),
If a sparkarresteris used, it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator,Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code), Otherstates mayhavesimilarlaws,Federallaws applyon federallands,A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO, Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136=0019,
FORMNO,769=01538C
PRINTEDIN U,S,A
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHiO 44136-0019
10/2005
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- Page 1 If a sparkarresteris used, it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator,Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code), Otherstates mayhavesimilarlaws,Federallaws applyon federallands,A sparkarrester for the muffleris availablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO, Box361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136=0019, FORMNO,769=01538C PRINTEDIN U,S,A MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 10/2005...
- Page 2 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 MTD LLC site and/or obtain assistance from the Customer Support P.O.
- Page 3 yourlawnmower o nsuchslopes. WARNING Do not mowon inclines with a dope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-" feet). A riding r could overturn and cause serious injury. if operating a walb behind mower on such a dope, it is extremely footing and you could dip, resulting in serious injury.
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Page 4: General Operation
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, someofitsconstituents, andcertain vehicle compo _ nents contain oremitchemicals k nown to State ofCalifornia t ocause cancer a nd birthdefects or otherreproductive harm. DANGER: Thismachine wasbuilttobeoperated a ccording t otherubsforsafe operation i nthis manuak A swithanytypeofpower e quipment, carelessness or erroronthepartoftheoperator can Sa.'_e result i nserious injury. - Page 5 19. Shuttheengineoffandwaituntilthebladecomestoa 7. Extinguishallcigarettes cigars pipes andothersources completestop beforeremovingthe grasscatcheror unclog- of ignition. L{'_ "_ grogthe chute. 8. Neverfuel machineindoorbecauseflammablevapors will The cutting bladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after accumulatein the area. the engine is shut off. Neverplace any part of the body' i n 9.
- Page 6 1, Forshippingpurposes,the chutedeflectoron your moweris held in an uprightpositionbya retainer, Removethe retainerasfollows: a, Pushchutedeflectorup towardsengine,Holding deflectorin this position,removethe retainerand discard,See Step1, b, Lowerthe chute deflectorcarefullykeepingyour fingersout of the way, WARNING:The chute retainer must be removed and discarded operating before the mower. 2, Performthe followingsequencefor handlesetup: a, Lift the upperhandleup from foldedpositionA and Step 1...
- Page 7 5, Ropeguide Setupas followsin Step5: a, Holdthe bladecontrol againstthe upperhandle, PositionA, b, Slowlypull starterrope outof engine,PositionB, c, Slip starterrope intothe rope guide,Tighten rope guidewing nut, PositionC, 6, Installwheelsas followsin Step6: a, Usinghardwarefrom hardwarepack,securethe wheelto thedeck as shown in Step6, The small bell washershouldbe installedwith the crown sidefacing thewheel b, Securethe wheelto the deck with the large bell...
- Page 8 WARNING This blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Figure 1 Use extreme care Now that you have set up your lawn mower Recoil Starter when handJing for operation, get acquainted with its controls The recoil starter is attached to the right upper gasoJine.
- Page 9 WARNING: Theoperation of anylawnmowercanresult foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it. Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating...
- Page 10 WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and groundagainst engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kindof maintenance on your ' Lubricate these machine.Lubrication points before reassembly. 1, Lubricatepivot pointson the bladecontrolat least oncea seasonwith lightoil, The bladecontrol must operatefreely in bothdirections,See Figure3, 2, Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith lightoil (or motoroil), If wheelsare removedfor any reason,lubricatesurfaceof the axlebolt and inner...
- Page 11 Blade Care WARNING: Whenremovingthe cuttingbladefor sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Periodicallyinspectthe blade adapterfor cracks, i i _ i / especiaNy if you strikea foreignobject,Replacewhen necessary,Followthe stepsbelowfor bladeservice, 1, Disconnectspark plug wirefrom sparkplug,Turn moweron its side makingsure thatthe air filter and...
- Page 12 do not prime. 1, Sparkplug wireloose, 1, Connectandtighten spark Engine runs erratic plugwire, 2, Blockedfuel lineor stab fuel 2, Cban fuel line; fill tankwith chart, fresh gasoline, 3, Clearvent, 3, Ventin gas cap plugged, 4, Drainfue tank,Refill with 4, Wateror air[ in fue syslem, fresh fuel, For repairs beyond 5.
- Page 13 WARNING DO NOT remove safety (or any) labeJs from newer for any reasen, PLACEANDWRRRIDG.iF DAMAGED REPLACEiMMEDiATELY.
- Page 15 17032A ChuteHinge 17098 HingeClip HandleBracketAssembly- RH 687-02145 687-02144 HandleBracketAssembly- LH 787-01084A DeckAssembly,22" 712-3017 Hex Nut,3/8-16 710-0216 Hex CapScrew3/8-16x 75 710-0599 TT Screw1/4-20x 05" TT Screw3/8-16x 10 710-0654A 710-1044 Hex CapScrew3/8-24 x 15 710-1174 CarriageBolt 5/16-18x 20 710-1205 EyeBolt replacement parts, 712-04065 Lock Nut 3/8-16 720-0279...
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Page 16: Limited Warranty
MTD.During the period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy approvedby MTDfor use with the product(s)coveredbythis manual is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above.