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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
22-inch Rotary Mower — Model 038
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. 769-02371
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
2/14/2006
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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. 769-02371 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 2/14/2006...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Setup and Adjustment ... 6 Operating Your Lawn Mower... 12 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower... 14 MTD LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs, and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation. Finding and Recording Model Number BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,... -
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: Safe Handling Of Gasoline
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: Loose Parts
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:... - Page 7 Figure 3-5. 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.
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Page 8: Control Handle
Setup and Adjustment The blade control Figure 3-5: Attach the upper handle to the lower handle. cable is attached to the engine from the factory. You will need to attach the free end of the cable to the upper handle. Curved End IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped... - Page 9 Figure 3-8: Secure cable to lower handle using a cable tie. Figure 3-9: Install the wheels. Figure 3-10: Secure the recoil starter. Attach the Recoil Starter NOTE: Use the hardware in Group 5 to secure the recoil starter. 1. Loosely attach the rope guide to the outside of the upper handle and thread the wing nut only a few turns, Figure 3-10.
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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: Recoil Starter
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 acquainted 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: Cleaning The 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: Off-Season Storage
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 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
710-1205 Eye Bolt 720-0279 Wing Nut 747-1161A Blade Control Handle 749-1092A Upper Handle 746-0957 Blade Control Cable - 37.25 inch 746-0946 Blade Control Cable - 48.25 inch 746-1130 Blade Control Cable - 40.00 inch 749-04037 Lower Handle 725-0157 Cable Tie 787-01097 Deck Assembly 22-inch 710-0654A TT Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0... -
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-...
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