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If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. FORMNO. 769-03023 PRINTEDIN U.S.A. 12/19/2006 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019...
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Model Number Serial Number model plate providedto the right. You can locatethe model plateby standingat the operatingpositionand lookingdown at the rear of the deck. This information MTD LLC will be necessaryto use the manufacturer'sweb P.O= 361131 site,to obtain assistancefrom the CustomerSup-...
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Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... !i!_i!il < or a corner of a building... or a fence post fir_e (repros er_ts a 15o 15°...
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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.
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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. Followthe stepsbelowto positionthe handle. a. Lift the upper handleup from the foldedposition and pull it backto the extendedposition.See Figure3-1.Donot crimpcables.Thehandle shouldclick into this position. b. Makesurethe carriageboltis seated properlyin the handle.Tightenstar knobsto secure upper handleto the lowerhandle. 2. Followthese stepsto securethe handle: a.
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5. Followstepsbelowto assemblethe grasscatcher: a. Placebag overframe sothat its black plasticside is at the bottom.Checkthat the bag is turnedright side out beforeassembling(warninglabelwill be on the outside).See Figure3-5. b. Slip plasticchannelof grass bagoverhooks on the frame.All the plasticchannelsexceptcentertop of bag attachfrom outsideof bag. ustment c.
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Blade Control _._ :_i_ii_\!_i_ii_i ¸ Drive Control Control Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Lever(one at each wheel) WARNING Thebladecontrolisa safetydevice. Never attempttobypass its operations. Figure 4-1:The main components onthemower. Use extremecare Now thatyou haveset up your lawnmower,it's importantto becomeacquainted with its controlsand features. when handling gasoline.
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ARNING:The operationof any lawnmower can result in foreign objects beingthrown intothe eyes,whichcan damageyoureyes severely. Alwayswear safetyglasseswhileoperatingthe mower,or while performingany adjustments or repairson it. Starting Engine WARNING:Be sureno one otherthanthe op- erator is standingnearthe lawn mower while startingengineor operatingmower.Never run engineindoorsor in enclosed,poorly ventilated areas.
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Lubrication • Lubricatepivot pointson theblade and drivecontrol at least oncea seasonwith lightoil. Thecontrolsmust operatefreely in both directions.See Figure5-1. • Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith lightoil (or motoroil). If wheelsare removedfor any reason,lubricatesurfaceof the pivotarm and inner surfaceof thewheelwith light oil. Your Lawn Lubricatethe torsionspringand pivot pointon the rear dischargedoor periodicallywith lightoil to prevent...
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Blade Care ARNING:Whenremovingcuttingblade for sharpeningor replacement,protectyour handswith a pairof heavygloves or use a heavyrag to holdblade. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug.Turn moweron its side makingsurethat the air filter and the carburetorare up. 2. Removebolt, bell blade support,blade,and blade adapterfrom the enginecrankshaft.See Figure5-3. 3.
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Problem Cause Remedy Enginefal s to sta 1..B ade contro d sengaged 1 Engagebade contro 2. Sparkplug bootdisconnected• 2. Connectwire tosparkplug• 3. Fue tank emptyor stalefuel. 3. Filltank with clean,fresh gasoline• Trouble 4. CHOKEnotactivated, 4. Chokeengineas instructedin "OperatingYourLawnMower• 5 Faultyspark plug. 5•...
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S"..... Off=Season Storage 4. Coat mower'scuttingblade with chassisgreaseto preventrusting. The followingstepsshouldbe taken to prepareyour lawn mowerfor storage. 5. Storemowerin a dry, cleanarea. Donot storenext 1. Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin to corrosivematerials,suchas fertilizer. the lubricationinstructions. Whenstoringanytype of powerequipmentin a poorly 2. We do not recommendthe useof a pressurewasher ventilatedor metal storageshed, careshouldbe taken or gardenhoseto cleanyour unit.
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WARNING: Gasoline and itsvapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. If gasoline isspilled on yourself or your clothes, wash your skin and change clothes immediately. Gasoline and its vapors are Whenoperatingequipment,do not tip engineor equipmentat anglewhich causesgasolineto spill.
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• Tie up long hairand removejewelry. Running engine produces heat. Engine parts, especially muffler, Do notwear loose-fitting clothing,danglingdraw- stringsor itemsthat couldbecomecaught. become extremely hot. Severe thermal burns can occur on contact. Combustibledebris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc., (kickback) will pull hand and apid retraction of starter cord can catch fire.
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Know Your Engine Fuel Cap Air Cleaner Starter Oil Fill Ca Oil Drain----_ Spark Plug Muffle_ Figure 9-1:The major c omponents oftheengine. Readthis sectionbeforestartingyourlawnmowerengine.Comparethe illustrationin Figure9-1 with your lawnmower IMPORTANT:This engineto familiarizeyourselfwith the locationof variouscontrolsandadjustments. engine is sh pped Pre-Operation Check without gasoline or oil in the engine.
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Check Oil Level iMPORTANT: B e sure to checkthe engine on a level surface with the engine stopped. 1. Removethe oil fillercap and wipethe dipstickclean. See Figure9-2. 2. Insertthe dipstickintothe oil fillerneck, butdo not screwit in. 3. If the levelis low, slowlyadd oil to the upperlimit on Dipstick Oil Fill Cap/ thedipstick.See Figure9-2 inset.
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WARNING:Shut off the engine before Periodicinspectionand adjustment o f theengine is performingany maintenance. To essentialif high levelperformanceis to be maintained. preventaccidental start-up, disconnect Regularmaintenancewillalso ensurea long servicelife. the spark plug boot. The requiredserviceintervalsand the kindof mainte- nanceto be performed are describedin thetable below. IMPORTANT:If enginemustbe tippedto transport Followthe hourlyor calendarintervals,whicheveroccur equipmentor to inspector removegrass,keepspark...
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IMPORTANT: U sedmotoroil may causeskin cancer if repeatedly left in contactwith the skin for prolonged periods.Althoughthis is unlikelyunlessyou handleused PaperElement oil on a dailybasis,it is still advisableto thoroughlywash yourhandswith soapand wateras soon as possible after handlingusedoil. NOTE:Pleasedisposeof usedmotoroil in a mannerthat is compatiblewith the environment.
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Storage Enginesstoredover30 daysneed to be drainedof fuel to preventdeteriorationand gumfrom formingin fuel Electrode systemor on essentialcarburetorparts. If the gasolinein yourenginedeterioratesduringstorage,you mayneed to havethe carburetor, a nd otherfuel systemcomponents, servicedor replaced. Maintaining 1. Removeall fuel fromtank by runningengineuntil it stopsfrom lack of fuel. 2.
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MTD. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youare responsible for the performance of the requiredmaintenancelistedin yourOwner'sManual.MTD recommends that you retainall your receiptscoveringmaintenances on yoursmall off-roadengine,but MTDcan notdenywarrantysolely for the lack of receiptsor for yourfailureto ensurethe performanceto all scheduledmaintenance. As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youshouldhoweverbe awarethat MTDmaydenyyour warrantycoverageif yoursmall off-roadengineor part hasfaileddue to abuse,neglect,impropermaintenance or unapprovedmodifications.
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(9) Any replacement p art maybe usedin the performance of any warrantymaintenance or repairsand mustbe providedwithoutchargetothe owner.Such usewill not reducethe warrantyobligationsof MTD. (10) Add-onor modifiedparts that are not exemptedby theAir ResourcesBoardmay not be used.The useof anynon-exempted add-onor modifiedpartsshall be groundsfor disallowinga warrantyclaimmade in accordancewith this article.The enginemanufacturer shall notbe...
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MTD. Duringthe useof any part, accessoryor attachmentnotapprovedby MTDfor use periodof the warranty, the exclusive remedyis repairor replacement with the product(s)coveredbythis manualwill voidyourwarrantyas to of the productas set forth above.