MTD 070 series Operator's Manual
22” rotary mower
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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
22" Rotary Mower — Model Series 070
IMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester
for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
FORM NO. 769-01538D
PRINTED IN U.S.A
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
10/17/2006
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- Page 1 (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. FORM NO. 769-01538D PRINTED IN U.S.A MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 10/17/2006...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Operating Your Lawn Mower ......8 Warranty ..........Back Cover Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......10 MTD LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs, and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation. Finding and Recording Model Number BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE YOUR NEW... -
Page 3: Slope Gauge
www.OutdoorDistributors.com 205-669-2500 Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Slope Gauge WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). -
Page 4: Safe Operation Practices
www.OutdoorDistributors.com 205-669-2500 WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. -
Page 5: Slope Operation
www.OutdoorDistributors.com 205-669-2500 19. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a 6. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclog- of ignition. ging the chute. 7. Never fuel machine indoor because flammable vapors will The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after accumulate in the area. -
Page 6: Setup And Adjustment
www.OutdoorDistributors.com 205-669-2500 1. For shipping purposes, the chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright position by a retainer. Remove the retainer as follows: a. Push chute deflector up towards engine. Holding deflector in this position, remove the retainer and discard. - Page 7 www.OutdoorDistributors.com 205-669-2500 5. Rope guide Setup as follows in Figure 3-5: a. Hold the blade control against the upper handle. b. Slowly pull starter rope out of engine. c. Slip starter rope into the rope guide. d. Tighten rope guide wing nut. Setup and 6.
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Page 8: Operating Your Lawn Mower
www.OutdoorDistributors.com 205-669-2500 Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Operating Your Lawn Mower Recoil Starter WARNING This blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its Figure 4-1 operations. Recoil Starter Now that you have set up your lawn mower for opera- Use extreme care tion, get acquainted with its controls and features. -
Page 9: Starting Engine
www.OutdoorDistributors.com 205-669-2500 WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating Operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it. Your Lawn Mower Starting Engine... -
Page 10: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
www.OutdoorDistributors.com 205-669-2500 WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your Lubricate these machine.Lubrication points before Maintaining reassembly. 1. Lubricate pivot points on the blade control at least once Your Lawn a season with light oil. - Page 11 www.OutdoorDistributors.com 205-669-2500 Blade Care WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Maintaining Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, Your Lawn especially if you strike a foreign object.
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Page 12: Troubleshooting
www.OutdoorDistributors.com 205-669-2500 Remedy Cause Problem Engine fails to start 1. Blade control disengaged. 1. Engage blade control. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. -
Page 13: Safety Labels
www.OutdoorDistributors.com 205-669-2500 Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower Safety TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER OR Labels GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE. IF DAMAGED, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY. WARNING DO NOT remove safety (or any) labels from mower for any reason. - Page 14 www.OutdoorDistributors.com 205-669-2500 Model Series 070...
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Page 15: Parts List
www.OutdoorDistributors.com 205-669-2500 REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION Parts List 17032A Chute Hinge 17098 Hinge Clip 687-02145 Handle Bracket Assembly - RH 687-02144 Handle Bracket Assembly - LH 787-01084A Deck Assembly, 22” 712-3017 Hex Nut, 3/8-16 710-0216 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-16 x .75 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5”... -
Page 16: Warranty
205-669-2500 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect e. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its outside of the United States, its possessions and territories, except possessions and territories.