Serial Number model plateprovidedto the right. You can locate the model plate by standing at the operatingposition and lookingdown at the rear of the deck. This information MTD LLC will be necessaryto use the manufacturer'sweb P.O. 361131 site, to obtain assistancefrom the CustomerSup-...
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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.
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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. For shipping purposes, the chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright position by a retainer. Removethe retainer as follows: a. Push chute deflector up towards engine. Holding deflector in this position, remove the retainer and discard. See Figure 3-1. b.
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b. Slowly pullstarter r opeoutoftheengine. SeeFigure 3-4. c. Slipstarter r opeintotheropeguide. d. Tighten ropeguide wingnut. 5. Usethecable tie provided t osecure cableto thelower h andle. P ullcable tietightandtrim excess. SeeFigure 3-5. 6.If yourmower i sequipped w ithanoptional AdjUStment mulching b affle, i nstall i tontheright s ide ofthedeck.Follow thesequence i ndicated here.
Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Your LaWn owel Recoil CuttingHeight AdjustmentLevers (one at each wheel) WARNING The blade control Mulching mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Figure 4-1 Now that you have setup your lawn mower, it's important to become acquainted with its controls and features. Use extreme care Blade Control Gas and Oil Fill-Up...
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WARNING: The o peration ofany l awn mower canresult in foreign objects beingthrownintothe eyes,whichcan damageyoureyes severely.Always wearsafetyglasseswhileoperating the mower, or whileperformingany adjustmentsor repairson it. Operating Starting the Engine WARNING:Be sure no one other than owe r the operatoris standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operat- ing mower.Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poody ventilated...
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nectsparkplug, and groundagainst WARNING:Alwaysstopengine, discon- engine before performingany type of maintenance on your machine. Lubrication 1. Lubricatepivot pointson the bladecontrolat least oncea seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrol must operatefreely in both directions.See Figure5-1. 2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith lightoil (or motor oil). If wheelsare removedfor any reason,lubricate surfaceof the pivotarm and inner surfaceof thewheelwith light oil.
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BladeCare bladefor sharpeningor replacement, ARNING:Whenremovingthe cutting protectyourhandswith a pairof heavy glovesor use a heavyrag to holdthe blade. tCranks'l_aft Periodicallyinspect t he blade adapterfor cracks, especiallyif you strikea foreignobject.Replacewhen Blade Adapter necessary.Followthe stepsbelowfor bladeservice. MoWer 1. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug.Turn moweron itssidemaking surethat theair filter and the carburetorare up.
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...