General Information And Safety Precautions - MTD Garden Tractors User Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2-1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
2-1.1 Refer to the Safety Summary on page 1-1, and
observe all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS when
servicing equipment covered in this manual.
2-2. GENERAL.
2-2.1 This service manual covers lawn mowers, rid-
ing equipment, snowthrowers, chore perform-
ers, rotary tillers and accessories through
model year 1998.
2-2.2 More detailed instructions can be found in
each of the individual model service manuals.
2-3. REFERENCE DATA.
2-3.1 Serial Number Location. Serial number plate is
located behind the seat on the rear fender. See
Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1.
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LEFT and RIGHT indicate the left and right
side when facing forward in the driver's seat or
behind the piece of equipment.
2-4. NUMBERING SYSTEM.
2-4.1 Due to the many different models, types of
equipment and parts, it is very important to
understand the MTD numbering system and
how it is used. The following pages, Figures
and Tables will explain the system and what
each number and digit means.
IMPORTANT: When ordering replacement
parts, it is necessary to use both the model
number and the date code.
2-4.2 Due to the many different colors of rims and
different tire tread designs on riding mowers,
orders for replacement tires and wheel assem-
blies must specify both color and tire brand.
These can be identified by using the appropri-
ate 900 series number after the part number.
If you are entering an order electronically, the
tire identification number can be entered where
the paint code number is entered for a painted
part.
2-5. CUSTOMER NUMBERS.
2-5.1 In addition to customers who purchase tractors
and equipment marked with the MTD brand
and name logos, there are customers who
order tractors and equipment marked with their
own brand name and/or logos. Basic units are
the same except for color and decoration.
Refer to the master book for further informa-
tion.
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