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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Model 034D shown
22-inch Rotary Mower — Model Series 030
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.
PRINTED IN U.S.A
FORM NO. 769-00901B
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
01/24/2006
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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. PRINTED IN U.S.A FORM NO. 769-00901B MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 01/24/2006...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble, prepare, and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Slope Gauge ... 3 Safe Operation Practices ... 4 Setup and Adjustment ... -
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... -
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 can Safe result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. -
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
Figure 3-1 below. A set of adjustable wrenches will be needed for assembly. Setup and Adjustment Reference to right, left, front, or back of the lawn mower is from the operating position only, unless otherwise stated. IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. -
Page 7: Attaching The Handles
Figure 3-4. Make sure that the carriage bolt heads go on the outside of the handle. Setup and Adjustment Reference to right, left, front, or back of the lawn mower is from the operating position only, unless otherwise stated. - Page 8 Curved End Setup and Adjustment The blade control Figure 3-5: Install the blade control handle (if needed). cable is attached to the engine from the factory. You will need to attach the free end of the cable to the upper handle. IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or...
- Page 9 Figure 3-8: Install the wheels. Figure 3-9: Install the chute deflector. Figure 3-10: Secure the recoil starter. Attaching Chute Deflector NOTE: Use the hardware in Group 5 to secure the chute deflector. 1. Align the holes on the chute deflector with the corresponding holes on the deck.
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Page 10: Handle Height
Setup and Cutting Height Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the Adjustment cutting height of the mower. 1. Depress the lever towards the wheel and slide the lever assembly to desired position to change the cutting height, Figure 3-11. IMPORTANT: All wheels must be positioned at the same height. - Page 11 NOTES...
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Page 12: Operating Your Lawn Mower
This blade control is a safety device. Do not bypass its operations. Use extreme care Now that you have assembled your lawn mower, it’s important to become aquainted with its controls and features. when handling gasoline. Gasoline is Blade Control Handle... -
Page 13: 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 14: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
General Recommendations • Always observe safety rules when performing maintenance work. • The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover Maintaining items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from warranty, Your Lawn operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed here. - Page 15 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...
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Page 16: Troubleshooting
2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Choke engine as instructed in the “Operating Your Lawn Mower” section. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Clean fuel line. 7. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not prime. -
Page 17: Safety Labels
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Page 19: Parts List
Handle Bracket Assembly RH 682-3065 Handle Bracket Assembly LH 27 720-04072 Star Knob 28 731-04019 Trailshield 29 17098 Hinge Clip 30 710-1174 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2 31 731-1035B Chute Deflector 32 732-1014 Torsion Spring 33 17032A Chute Hinge 34 747-0710... -
Page 20: Warranty
Normal wear parts are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items such as: batter- ies, belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, shave plates, auger spiral rubber and tires.