Serial Number vided to the right. Youcan locatethe model plate by standingat the operatingpositionand lookingdown at the rear of the deck. This information w ill be neces- MTD LLC sary to use the manufacturer'sweb site, to obtain PoO= BOX 361131...
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Sight and h01dthis levelwith a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... >:. or a fence post ::>., fine (repros erlts a 75o o9 .oo -_ o _ 15°...
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.
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. Removegrasscatcherand any packingmaterial which maybe betweenupperand lowerhandles. a. Removehandknobs from handlemounting bracketsand pull up and back on upper handle as shownin Figure3-1.Makecertain the lower handleis seatedsecurelyinto the handlemounting brackets. b. Tightenhandknobs securingupperhandleto lowerhandle.Make surethat eachcarriagebolt is seatedproperlyin the handle. Replaceandtighten handknobs removedearlier securinglowerhandleto handlebrackets,Figure3-2.
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10.Toconvertto sidedischarge,makesuregrass the hookson the grass catcherare firmly catcherisoff of the unit and reardischargedoor is ,_il WARNING:Neveroperatemower unless closed. seatedon the pivot rod and the rear discharge door restsfirmly against top of the grass On the sideof the mower,lift the mulchingplug. catcher.
Know Your Lawn Mower DriveControJ BladeControJ HeightAdjustment L ever RecoiJStarter--_ WARNING The blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Figure4-1:The major componentson the mower. Now thatyou havesetupyour lawnmowerfor operation, Mulching Plug Use extreme care it's importantto becomeaquaintedwith its controlsand Themulchingplug is usedfor mulchingpurpose.Instead features.
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mowercanresult in foreign objectsbeing "_ WARNING:The operationof any lawn thrownintothe eyes,whichcan damage youreyes severely.Alwayswear safetyglasses whileoperatingthe moweror while performingany adjustmentsor repairson it. Starting Engine operatoris standingnear the lawnmower WARNING:Be sure no one otherthan the whilestartingengineor operatingmower. Never runengineindoorsor in enclosed,poorly ventilatedareas.
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Lubrication 1. Lubricatepivot pointson theblade controlat least oncea seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrol must operatefreely inboth directions.See Figure5-1. 2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith lightoil (or motoroil). If wheelsare removedfor any reason,lubricatesurfaceof the axleand inner surface of the wheelwith lightoil. Your Lawn 3.
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Blade Care for sharpeningor replacement, protect ARNING:When removingcuttingblade your handswith a pairof heavygloves or use a heavyrag to hold blade. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug.Turn moweron itsside makingsurethat the air filter and ntainin! the carburetorare up. 2. Removebolt, blade bell support,blade,and adapter from the enginecrankshaft.See Figure5-3.
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7. Replacewith newbelt workingit betweenthe deck and baffle,firstaroundthe transmissionpulleyand thenthe enginepulley. NOTE: Makecertain that beltis seatedcorrectlyand that it is ridingsmoothlyon the enginepulleyand isnot pinchedbetweenthe lowerand upperpulleyhalves. Tightenself-tappingscrewsecuringdeck baffle loosenedearlier. Replaceenginebaffleand securewith self tapping screws. Replaceblade,blade adapter,and associated hardware.Followinstructionsin BladeCaresection for properassembly. Tip mowerbackonto its wheelsand removepieceof Figure5-6: Folddown upperhandleand remove two screws plasticfrom undergascap (if applicable).
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rosivefluid and toxicmaterial; handle ,_hllL WARNING: The batterycontainscor- with careand keep away from children. Do not puncture,disassemble, mutilate or incinerate the battery. Explosive gasescould be vented during ntainin charging or discharging. Use in a well ventilated Lr Lawn area, away from sources of ignition. NOTE:The specialdesignedplug on the chargerwill only Mower fit intothe plugon the batterybox.
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Proble m Ca use Remedy Enao to start 1..B ade contro d sengaged 1 Engagebade contro 2. Sparkplugwire disconnected. 2. Connectwireto spark plug. 3. Fueltank emptyor stale fuel. 3. Filltank wth clean fresh gasoline. 4. Enginenot primed(if equipped). 4. Pr meengineas instructedin "OperatingYou!LawnMower.
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Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower Label WARNING DO NOT remove safety (or any) labels from mower for any reason.
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...