MTD 020 Series Operator's Manual
20-inch rotary mower
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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
20-inch Rotary Mower — Model Series 020
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. 770-10419E
PRINTED IN U.S.A
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
12/19/2006
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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. 770-10419E PRINTED IN U.S.A MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 12/19/2006...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Operating Your Lawn Mower ... 10 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ... 12 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
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
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator Safe can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. -
Page 5: Slope Operation
19. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclog- ging the chute. The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating. -
Page 6: Setup And Adjustment
Carton contents include: Wheels, Handles (upper & lower), Blade Control Handle, Chute Deflector & a Hardware Pack. Be certain to remove all loose parts before discarding the carton. Follow instructions below to attach these loose parts to your mower safely and properly for best performance. Setup and Adjustment IMPORTANT... -
Page 7: Upper Handle
NOTE: Reference to right, left, front and rear of the lawn mower is in relation to the operating position. Attaching the Chute Deflector NOTE: Use a 7/16” wrench and the hardware in Group 1 to complete the following steps. 1. Align the holes on the chute deflector with the corresponding holes on the deck surface. - Page 8 NOTE: Use an adjustable wrench, 7/16” wrench and the hardware in Group 3 to complete the following steps. The holes in the deck provide three cutting heights. Use corresponding holes when attaching all four wheels (i.e. Setup and for the lowest cutting position, assemble each wheel at the highest hole on the deck).
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Page 9: Cutting Height Adjustment
Securing Blade-Brake Cable NOTE: Use the hardware in Group 6 to complete the following steps. WARNING: The cable must be routed properly to avoid contact with all sharp edges and hot surfaces. Such contacts damage the cable and render the controls inoperative. -
Page 10: Operating Your Lawn Mower
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are Now that you have assembled your lawn mower, it’s important to become aquainted with its controls and features. explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors Blade Control or while the engine The blade control is attached to the upper handle. -
Page 11: Starting Engine
Using Your Lawn Mower Be sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage the lawn mower or the engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others. -
Page 12: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
• Always observe safety rules when performing maintenance work. Never tip the mower • The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or more than 90º in negligence. To receive full value from warranty, op-... -
Page 13: Blade Care
When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts of your lawn mower before storage. Maintaining Your Lawn Mower... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Prime engine as instructed in “Operat- ing Your Lawn Mower”. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Clean fuel line. 7. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not prime. -
Page 15: Safety Labels
Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE. IF DAMAGED, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY. Safety Labels WARNING DO NOT remove safety (or any) labels from mower for any reason. - Page 16 Model Series 020...
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Page 17: Parts List
Ref. Part No. Part Description 710-0654A Hex Ind. Washer Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0 782-0048 Cutting Deck: 20” 749-04037 Lower Handle 749-1092A Upper Handle 747-1161A Control Handle (Bail) 731-0872B Rear Flap 17098 Hinge Clip 710-1044 Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5” Group 8 736-0524B Blade Bell Support 748-0376C Blade Adapter 742-0640... - Page 18 NOTES Use this page to make notes and write down important information.
- Page 19 NOTES Use this page to make notes and write down important information.
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Page 20: Warranty
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. “MTD” warrants this product against defects in material and workman-...