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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
22" Self-Propelled
Mower
Model Series
260 Thru 279
FORM NO.
770-10336B.fm
(1/01)
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- Page 1 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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722. MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Troubleshooting ... 14 Parts List... 16 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. Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. -
Page 4: Slope Operation
complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging 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 5 WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your lawn mower. Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail shield are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.
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Page 6: Slope Gauge
SECTION 2: 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. -
Page 7: Assembling Your Lawn Mower
Roll or slide unit out of carton and check carton thoroughly for loose parts. Disconnecting Spark Plug Wire Before setting up your lawn mower, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and ground against the engine. See Figure 1. -
Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in Figure 8 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. -
Page 9: Operating Your Lawn Mower
7. To mulch insert the mulch plug/cover on the mower. 8. Before storing the lawn mower for the winter, use stabilizer-treated fuel and run the tank dry. 9. Thirty days before start of the new season, check the air filter, spark plug and blade on the lawn mower, and replace if needed. -
Page 10: Making Adjustments
• Prime engine as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. • Your lawn mower may be equipped with a constant speed throttle, which is set at full throttle for best performance. • Stand behind the mower and squeeze the blade control handle against the upper handle. -
Page 11: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
Changing of engine governed speed will void engine warranty. • The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed in this manual. - Page 12 Lubrication WARNING: Always stop engine, discon- nect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine. Blade Control Handle and Drive Clutch Control: Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle and the drive clutch control at least once a season with light oil.
- Page 13 Reassemble blade and torque as instructed in previous section. Plastic Off-Season Storage Rivet The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage. • Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions. Transmission Pulley...
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Page 14: Troubleshooting
We do not recommend the use of a IMPORTANT: pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit. • Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions. • Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting. • Store mower in a dry, clean area. - Page 15 Notes...
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Page 16: Parts List
Model Series 260 thru 279 50 52... - Page 17 Model Series 260 thru 279 Ref. Part No. Part Description 747-1214 Drive Control Handle 747-1161A Blade Control Handle 749-1092A Upper Handle 746-1092A Drive Control Cable 746-1113 Blade Control Cable - B&S 746-1132 Blade Control Cable - B&S 746-1114 Blade Control Cable- Tec...
- Page 18 Model Series 260 thru 279 Ref. Part No. Part Description 618-0392 Upper Housing Assembly 721-0329 Oil Seal .500 ID x .687 OD 741-0673 Flange Bearing .503 ID x .689 OD 736-0520 Flat Washer .504 ID x .700 OD x .030 736-0711 Flat Washer .504 ID x .700 OD x .035...
- Page 20 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PROD- UCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise pur- chased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material and...