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MTD 12A-289W722 Operator's Manual

MTD 12A-289W722 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
22" Self-Propelled
Mower
Model Series 280
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. 770-10345D
(11/03)

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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 FORM PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Customer Support

    TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices Making Adjustments Slope Gauge Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Assembling Your Lawn Mower Trouble Shooting Know Your Lawn Mower Illustrated Parts List Operating Your Lawn Mower Warranty 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

    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: Slope Operation

    complete stop before r emoving the grass catcher 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 heengine i sshut o ff. N ever 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 are subject towear a nd damage which c ould fordamage (e.g., b ent, cracked, worn) R eplace blade expose m oving p arts orallow objects tobethrown.
  • Page 6 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE i,,9 A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST WARNING cu 05 Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury.

  • Page 7: Section 3: Assembling Y Our Lawnmower

    SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING Y OUR 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: Section 4: Know Your Lawnmower

    NOTE: Install bottom inside chute opening RemovingChuteRetainer (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. Remove the retainer, following steps below, before running the mower for the first time.

  • Page 9: Stopping Engine

    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 Drive Control the unit. See Figure 8. Handle Cutting HeightAdjustmentLevers These levers are located on each wheel and they are used to adjust the cutting height.

  • Page 10: Starting Engine

    BeforeStarting YourMower UsingYourLawn Mower Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or Check for proper clutch operation by performing the following procedure before starting the engine: other objects which could damage the lawn mower or the engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by •...

  • Page 11: Section 6: Making Adjustments

    SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS HandleHeightAdjustment nect spark plug, ground against WARNING: Always stop engine, discon- Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher engine before performing adjustments. height position. To lower the height proceed as follows: • Remove the starter rope from the rope guide. Cutting HeightAdjustment •...

  • Page 12: Section 7: Maintaining Your Lawnmower

    SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER Customer R esponsibilities £ o-" SERVICE MAINTENANCE DATES SCHEDULE Lubricate Wheels t--- © Lubricate Blade Control Clean Deck Blade Care Check Oil Change Oil Replace Air Filter Clean Engine Check Spark Plug Check Spark Arrester (if any) General R ecommendations •...

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Lubrication • Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicate that the air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the nect spark plug, ground against WARNING: Always stop engine, discon- separate engine manual packed with your unit.

  • Page 14: Off-Season Storage

    Thebladecanbetested bybalancing i tona round • Pull the belt from under the deck toward front of unit shaftscrewdriver. Remove metal f romtheheavy side and through the engine belt keeper bracket. untilitbalances e venly. I t isrecommended thatthe bladealways beremoved f romtheadapter w hen testing forbalance.

  • Page 15: Section 8: Troubleshooting

    IMPORTANT:We do not recommend the use of a NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit. poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or •...
  • Page 16 SECTION 9: PARTSLISTFORMODEL SERIES 280 351- _301- _lfEquipped...
  • Page 17 ModelSeries280 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 747-1214 Drive Control Handle 734-1980 Front Wheel 7 x 2 Link Black BB 747-1161A Blade Control Handle 734-1988 Front Wheel 7 x 1.8 Spoke Bar Gray 746-1113 Blade Control Cable - 37.75" 682-02094 Pivot Arm Assembly 746-1132...
  • Page 18 ModelSeries280 Ref. Part No. Part Description 618-0392 Upper Housing Assembly 721-0329 Oil Seal.500 ID x.687 OD 741-0673 Flange Bearing.503 ID x.689 OD 736-0520 Flat Washer.504 ID x.700 OD x.030 736-0711 Flat Washer.504 ID x.700 OD x.035 736-0712 Flat Washer.504 ID x.700 OD x.040 736-0713 Flat Washer.504 ID x.700 OD x.045 717-1723...
  • 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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