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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation ° Maintenance ° Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty OPERATOR'S MANUAL Self Propelled Mower m Model E46J MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-03859 (January 31,2008)
- Page 2 Choose from the options below: Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 8007310 or (330) 220-4683 Write us at MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...
- Page 3 ImportantSafeOperationPractices 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 A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance contact or thrown object injuries. is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled you can let go.
- Page 5 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 SafeHandlingOf Gasoline: 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 SparkArrestor Average Useful Life According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission WARNING: This machine is equipped with an (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), internal combustion engine and should not be used this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 140 on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush...
- Page 7 Sight and hold this levelwith a verticaltree... or a corner of a building... or a fence post 15 ° Usethis page asa guideto determine slopes where youmaynot operatesafely. WARNING: Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-I/2 feet every 10 feet).
- Page 8 Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton One Bottle of Oil One Lawn Mower One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual One Hardware Pack One Grass Catcher One Side Discharge Chute Assembly Insert a carriage bolt from the hardware pack into the upper hole on the handle mounting bracket.
- Page 9 The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the handle. See Fig. 3-3. Loosen the wing nut which secures the frame. See Fig. 3-4. All the plastic channels except rope guide.
- Page 10 Side Discharge Chute Adjustments Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side CuttingHeight discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the unit and rear discharge door is closed. Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change tile cutting height of the mower.
- Page 11 Controls and Features Electric Start Ignition Switch Recoil Starter _ Primer Side Discharge Chute Cutting Height Adjustment Levers Figure 4-1 Blade Control MulchPlug The mulch plug is used for mulching purposes. Instead of The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the collecting the grass clippings...
- Page 12 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, odorless and deadly gas.
- Page 13 Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or motor oil). If wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate GeneralRecommendations surface of the pivot arm and inner surface of the wheel with light oil. See Fig. 6-1. Always observe safety rules when performing Lubricate...
- Page 14 EngineCare Replacing Rear Flap NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operation and Maintenance sections To remove rear flap, lift rear door, and press flap in on in this manual for detailed instructions. either side to remove from hole. See Fig. 6-2. Maintain oil level.
- Page 15 Service Blade Care Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil. Slide the blade adapter WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for onto the engine crankshaft. Place the blade on the adapter such that the side of the blade marked "Bottom" (or with sharpening or replacement,...
- Page 16 Press inward on tab on the engine baffle to release it from Replace with new belt, making sure belt is firmly seated on the baffle bracket. See Fig. 7-3. engine pulley while pulling from the other side and sliding it around the transmission pulley.
- Page 17 Charaina Battery NOTE: The battery you have may differ slightly from the one shown in Fig. 7=6. Refer to the Parts List. and toxic material; handle with care and keep away ARNING: The battery contains corrosive fluid from children. Do not puncture, disassemble, mutilate or incinerate...
- Page 18 Replacing Fuse Off-SeasonStorage The electric starter circuit and battery are protected by a 40 The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower ampere fuse. If the fuse burns out, the electric starter will not for storage. operate. If the unit fails to start with the electric starter, perform Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described...
- Page 19 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine runs erratic 1. Spark plug boot loose. 1. Connect and tighten spark plug boot. 2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 2. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Clear vent. 3. Vent in gas cap plugged. 4.
- Page 20 Problem Cause Remedy Unevencut 1. Wheels not positioned correctly. 1. Placeallfourwheelsinsameheightposition (if equipped with individual height adjusters). 2. Dull blade. 2. Sharpen or replace blade. I 20 SECTION 8 -- TROUBLESHOOTING...
- Page 21 Engine Operation Fuel _p Primer Air Cleaner Grip Oil Fill Spark Plug Muffle= Figure 1O-1 Pre-Operation Check Oil Recommendations NOTE:This engine is shipped without gasoline or oil in the __vw engine. Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage and void the engine warranty.
- Page 22 Check 0il 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 1-inch below lowest portion Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean.
- Page 23 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, WARNING: Shut off the engine before performing maintenance will also ensure a long service life. The required disconnect the spark plug boot.
- Page 24 0il Service AirCleanerService 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 25 Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. Correct as Spark Plug Service 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 26 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 stored over 90 days need to be...
- Page 27 If the engine on your rnower 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.
- Page 28 ModelE46J...
- Page 29 ModelE46J Ref I Part Number Description Part Number Description 742-0741 747-1214 Drive Control 21" Mulching Blade 736-0524B 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 Blade Bell Support 736-0270 Bell Washer.265 x 0.75 687-02334 Pivot Plate Assembly 17032A 710-1257 Deflector Chute Adapter Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 2.50 749-0928A 732-1014...
- Page 30 MTD CONSUMER GROUP (MTD) and the United States Environment Protection Agency (U. S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) TheU. S. EPAand MTDare pleasedto explainthe emissionscontrolsystemwarrantyen yourmodelyear2005 and latersmalloff-roadengine. New smalloff-roadenginesmustbe designed,built andequippedto meetthe stringentanti-smogstandards.MTDmustwarrantythe emission controlsystemon your engineforthe periodof time listed below,providedtherehas been no abuse,neglector impropermaintenance of your small off-roadengine.
- Page 31 (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 p arts. (9)Any replacement...
- Page 32 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 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.