Hardware Pack; Assembling Your Lawn Mower - MTD 21 Operator's Manual

SECTION 3: HARDWARE PACK
Group 1
SECTION 4: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER
NOTE: This operator's manual covers various models
of mowers. Follow only those instructions which pertain
to your unit.
Tools Required
A set of adjustable wrenches or individual wrenches of
the following sizes:7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 3/4".
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower
is observed from the operating position.
WARNING:
The chute deflector is attached
to the pull start rope with a plastic strap for
shipping reasons. Cut the plastic strap and
attach the chute deflector as instructed on
page 9 prior to operating the unit.
CAUTION:
When removing the chute
deflector from the pull start rope, be careful not
to damge the pull start rope.
Disconnect Spark Plug Wire
WARNING:
Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground it against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
NOTE: On engines with a rubber boot, attach rubber
boot to a bolt on the engine to ground
Group 2
Group 5
Group 3
Bolt
This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil
IMPORTANT:
in the engine. Do not start the engine before filling up
gasoline and oil.
Before starting to assemble the unit,
IMPORTANT:
identify the items of the hardware pack according to the
groups in Section 3 on this page. These same groups
are referred to in the subsequent assembly instructions.
Attaching Lower Handle
• Lift the rear of the deck and place it on a block
securely.
• Place the lower handle (pointed end will face down)
over the deck and align the holes on the deck with
the corresponding holes on the handle.
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Group 4
Group 6
Spark Plug
Wire
Spark Plug
Figure 1