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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Self Propelled Mower m Model 46M9 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-04686 (December 4 , 2008)
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Page 2: Serial Number
Choose from the options below: Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7:310 or (330) 220-468:3 Write us at MTD LLC • RO. Box :3611:31 • Cleveland, OH • 441:36-0019... -
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: Contents Of Carton
AssembJy & Set-Up Contents of Carton One Lawn Mower One Bottle of Oil One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual One Grass Catcher One Side Discharge Chute Assembly Insert a carriage bolt found in the manual bag into the upper hole on the handle mounting bracket. -
Page 10: Grass Catcher
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 11: Side Dischargechute
Side DischargeChute Adjustments Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side discharge, CuttingHeight make sure grass catcher is off of the unit and rear discharge door is closed. Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the cutting height of the mower. -
Page 12: Controls And Features
Controls a ndFeatures Drive Control Recoil Starter Side Discharge Chute Cutting Height Adjustment Levers Figure 4-1 Blade Control Mukh Plug The mulch plug is used for mulching purposes. Instead of The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. collecting the grass clippings in a grass catcher or using the... -
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 Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or motor oil). If wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate General Recommendations 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 15: Engine Care
Engine Care ReplacingRearFlap 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 16: Blade Care
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 17: Off-Season Storage
4. Press inward o ntabontheengine b affle t orelease itfrom Replace with new belt, making sure belt is firmly seated on thebaffle bracket. See F ig. 7 -3. engine pulley while pulling from the other side and sliding it around the transmission pulley. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start Blade control disengaged. Engage blade control. Spark plug boot disconnected. Connect wire to spark boot. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). - Page 19 Problem Cause Remedy Uneven cut 1. Wheels not positioned correctly. 1. Place all four wheels in same height position (if equipped with individual height adjusters). 2. Dull blade. 2. Sharpen or replace blade. SECTION 8 -- TROUBLESHOOTING...
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Page 20: Engine Operation
EngineOperation Fuel Cap Air Cleaner Grip Oil Drain Spark Plug Mumer 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 21: Starting The Engine
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 22: 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 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 26 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.
- Page 28 Model46M9 7 22 25 57...
- Page 29 Model46M9 Re,] Part Number Description I Part Number Description 954-0637A V-Belt 747-1214 Drive Control 936-0447 Wave Washer 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 736-0270 Bell Washer.265 x 0.75 750-04594 Sleeve Spacer 8.985" Lg. 17032A 948-04015A Deflector Chute Adapter Blade Adapter, One Piece 942-0741 732-1014...
- Page 30 EngineModel- 5P65MO ¸ :_...
- Page 31 EngineModel - 5P65MO Part Number Description 951-10337 Fuel Tank 951-10875 Flywheel Shroud 951-10335 Rubber Fuel Tank Mounting Washer 951-10334 Oil Filler Tube Assembly 951-10333 Dipstick Assembly 951-10877 Cylinder Head Complete 951-10878 Short Block Assembly 951-10320 Stop Switch and Brake Assembly 951-10319 Recoil Spring and Pulley Assembly 951-10314...
- Page 32 Cub Cadet LLC (Cub Cadet},The United States Environment Protection Agency (U. S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) The U. S. EPAand CubCadetare pleasedto explainthe emissionscontrolsystemwarrantyon yourmodelyear2005 and latersmalloff-road engine.Newsmalloff-roadenginesmustbe designed,builtand equippedto meetthe stringentanti-smogstandards.CubCadetmustwarrantythe emissioncontrolsystemon yourenginefor the periodof time listedbelow,providedtherehas been no abuse,neglector impropermaintenance of yoursmall off-roadengine.
- Page 33 (7) The engine manufacturer isliable f or d amages toother engine components proximately caused by afailure u nder warranty ofany warranted part. (8)Throughout the engine's warranty period defined inSubsection (a)(2), Cub Cadet will m aintain asupply ofwarranted parts s ufficient tomeet the expected demand forsuch p arts.
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Page 36: 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.