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MTD 717 Operator's Manual

18" two-in-one electric lawn mower
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Operator's Manual
18" Two-in-One
Electric Lawn Mower
Model 717
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
This symbol on the product's
nameplate
means it is listed by
UNDERWRITERS
LABORATORIES
INC.
MTD LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
FORM NO. 770-8830E
(10/03)

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  • Page 1 18" Two-in-One Electric Lawn Mower Model 717 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY means it is listed by This symbol on the product's nameplate UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. MTD LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORM NO. 770-8830E (10/03)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices Making Adjustments Slope Gauge Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Unpacking Instructions Off Season Storage 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.

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS! 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 oper- ate this machine.

  • Page 4: Slope Gauge

    16. Home c ircuit- T his mower should b eoperated ona 15 31. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by AMP circuit. Ifyouexperience difficulty instarting witha the manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal standard 15AMP fuse orcircuit breaker, contact your injury.
  • Page 5 Service 10. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. When servicing use only identical replacement parts 11. After striking a foreign object, stop the motor and listed in this manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the disconnect the power cord.
  • Page 6 USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. | .11 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE I.I I "9 ¢O WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope m 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: Unpacking Instructions

    SECTION 3: UNPACKING I NSTRUCTIONS Remove UnitFromCarton Roll or slide the unit out of carton. Check the carton thoroughly for loose parts. NOTE: Reference to the right or left hand side of the REMOVE MANUAL & LOOSE PARTS mower is observed from the operating position. Remove staples, break glue on the top flaps, or cut the tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open the carton.

  • Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower

    • Lift the mulching plug. Inner Hole • Slide the two hooks on the side discharge deflector Lower Handle Hairpin Clip under the hinge pin on the mulching plug assembly as shown in Figure 5. • Lower the mulching plug. Do not remove the mulching plug at any time, even when you are not mulching.

  • Page 9: Operating Your Lawn Mower

    Motor/Blade Control A ssembly HeightAdjustment L ever The motor/blade control is located on the upper handle A height adjustment lever at each wheel provides of the mower. Refer to Figure 6. The motor/blade cutting height adjustment. Each adjuster has nine control handle engages and disengages the motor and height positions.
  • Page 10 Connecting to the Electric Power Source Stoppingthe MotorandBlade WARNING: This mower should be operated on a WARNING: The blade continues to rotate for a 15 AMP circuit. If you experience difficulty few seconds after the motor is shut off. If motor starting with a standard 15 AMP fuse or circuit does not come to a stop when the motor/blade...

  • Page 11: Making Adjustments

    • When cutting heavy grass, reduce walking speed to clippings. New or thick grass may require a allow more effective cut and proper discharge of the narrower cut. The ground speed should be clippings. For a healthy lawn, always cut off one- adjusted to the condition of the lawn.

  • Page 12: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

    SECTION 8: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER • Torque the blade bolt down using a torque wrench to assure the bolt is tightened properly. The disconnect from the power source before cleaning, WARNING: Always stop motor recommended torque for the blade bolt is 450-600 lubricating performing repairs...

  • Page 13: Off Season Storage

    • Remove any buildup of grass and leaves on or • Lubricate the springs on the rear discharge door around the motor cover (do not use water). Wipe with a light oil. the mower clean with a dry cloth occasionally. •...

  • Page 14: Trouble Shooting

    SECTION 10: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Handle not in position. Carriage bolts not seated in the handle Adjust the height of the handle and make sure that insulators. the carriage bolts are seated properly into the handle insulators.
  • Page 15 NOTES...

  • Page 16: Illustrated Parts List

    SECTION 11: PARTS LISTFORMODEL 717...
  • Page 17 Model717 REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 682-0263-0638 18" Deck 731-2425 Motor Base 710-1756 Screw, M7 x 25 724-0309 Electric Motor, 115V, 1500W 731-2400 Air Guide Cover 731-2401-0637 Hood 631-0132 Blade Hub Assembly 742-0827 Mulching Blade 782-7051 Blade Locking Plate 624-0078 Blade Screw 731-2415 Trailing Shield 17098...
  • Page 18 NOTES...
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  • Page 20: Warranty

    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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