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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Push Mower m Model 41M9 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-05349A (January 1, 2010)
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Page 2: Customer Support
Choose from the options below: Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 Write us at MTD LLC • RO. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
importantSafeOperation Practices 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
12. Amissing ordamaged discharge cover can cause blade When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance contact orthrown o bject injuries. is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than 13. -
Page 5: General Service
Service Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with SafeHandling Of Gas01ine: the original equipment manufacture's (O.E.M.) blade only, To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme listed in this manual. -
Page 6: Spark Arrestor
SparkArrestor Notice Regarding Emissions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) internal combustion engine and should not be used i_ll WARNING: This machine is equipped with an are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline,... -
Page 7: Safety Symbols
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting assemble and operate... - Page 8 Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... or a fencepost ' FOldo, diine "o --Lepre_n tsa15 o 15 ° Usethis page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not operate your lawn mower...
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Page 9: Assembly And Setup
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton One Lawn Mower One Bottle of Oil One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual One Grass Catcher One Hardware Pack Insert a carriage bolt found in the manual bag into the Assembly upper hole on the handle mounting bracket. - Page 10 GrassCatcher The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper handle. See Fig. 3-3. Loosen the wing nut which secures the Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher. Make rope guide. certain bag is turned right side out before assembling (warning label will be on the outside).
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Page 11: Gasand Oil Fill-Up
Follow the steps below to attach the grass catcher: Adjustments Lift rear discharge door. See Fig. 3-6. Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the cutting height of the mower. Depress height adjustment lever towards wheel. Slide lever to desired position for a change in cutting height. -
Page 12: Controls And Features
Controls a nd Features Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Lever (one at each wheel) Figure 4-1 Recoil S tarter BladeControl The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit. -
Page 13: Operation
Operation Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. -
Page 14: Maintenance And Adjustments
Maintenance& Adjustments Maintenance Follow the Engine Maintenance section for lubrication schedule and instruction for engine lubrication. General Recommendations DeckCare Always observe safety rules when performing Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent maintenance. build-up of grass clippings or other debris. - Page 15 Replacing RearRap To remove rear flap, lift rear door, and press flap in on either side to remove from hole. See Fig. 6-2. Remove flap from opposite hole and replace with new flap in the opposite order and manner of removal. Figure 6=2 SECTION 6 -- MAINTENANCE...
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Page 16: Off-Season Storage
Service BladeCare excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. It i_ll_lhlill WARNING: An unbalanced blade will cause WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for may cause damage to mower and could break sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with causing personal injury. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start Blade control disengaged. Engage blade control. Connect wire to spark boot. Spark plug boot disconnected. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). -
Page 18: Engine Operation
EngineOperation Fuel Cap Air Cleaner Grip Oil Drain Spark Plug Figure 9=1 Pre-0perationCheck Oil Recommendations NOTE:This engine is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage and void the engine warranty. Before starting engine, fill with oil. -
Page 19: Starting The Engine
Check Oil Level Check Fuel Level NOTE: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel. engine stopped. Fill tank to approximately l-inch below lowest portion Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean. -
Page 20: Engine Maintenance
EngineMaintenance Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential if high level performance is to be maintained. Regular any maintenance. To prevent accidental start-up, ARNING: Shut offthe engine before performing disconnect the spark plug boot. maintenance will also ensure a long service life. The required service intervals and the kind of maintenance to be performed... -
Page 21: Air Cleaner Service
AirCleanerService Oil Service Check oil level regularly. Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; more often if used in extremely Be sure correct oil level is maintained. Check every five dusty conditions. -
Page 22: Spark Plug Service
Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. Correct as SparkPlugService necessary by bending side electrode. See Fig. 10-4. The gap should be set to 0.030 in. plug removed. DO NOT crank engine with spark WARNING: DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed. -
Page 23: Fuel Filter Service
Fuel Filter Service Storage The fuel filter cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a Engines stored between 30 and 90 days need to be treated with year or every 100 operating hours; more often if run with old a gasoline stabilizer and engines... - Page 24 If the engine on your mower fails to conform to this limited fuels, lubricants, or additives. warranty, MTD will cover the cost of parts and labor associated with Special conditions or circumstances that normally require more any adjustments and/or repairs necessary to return your engine than two pulls to start, specifically: 1) First start-up following your to its warranted condition.
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Page 25: Replacement Parts
Replacement P arts Part Number and Description Component 951-10292 Spark Plug 951-10298 Air Cleaner Kit ® 951-10300 Fuel Cap Assembly 951-10358 Fuel Filter 734-1988 Wheel (Front) 734-1987 Wheel (Rear) 964-04007A Grass Bag 942-0741 Mulching Blade Phone (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual... - Page 26 MTD. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youare responsible forthe performance of the requiredmaintenance listed in your Owner'sManual.MTD recommends that you retainall yourreceiptscoveringmaintenances on yoursmall off-roadengine,but MTDcan not denywarrantysolelyfor the lack of receiptsor foryour failureto ensurethe performanceto all scheduledmaintenance. As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youshouldhoweverbe awarethat MTDmaydenyyour warrantycoverageif yoursmall off-roadengine or part hasfaileddue toabuse, neglect,impropermaintenance or unapprovedmodifications.
- Page 27 (8)Throughout the engine's warranty period defined inSubsection (a)(2), MTD will m aintain a supply ofwarranted parts s ufficient tomeet the expected demand forsuch parts. (9)Any replacement part m ay b eused i ntheperformance...
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Page 28: Limited Warranty
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer. respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited d.