MTD R Series Operator's Manual
MTD R Series Operator's Manual

MTD R Series Operator's Manual

Self propelled mower, rear wheel drive
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Safe Operation Practices • Assembly • Operation • Service • Troubleshooting
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Record Product Information
Before setting up and operating your new mower, please locate
the model plate on the equipment and record the information
in the provided area to the right. You can locate the model plate
by standing at the operator's position and looking down at
the rear of the deck. This information will be necessary, should
you seek technical support via our web site, Customer Support
Department, or with a local authorized service dealer.

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Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 2
Assembly ................................................................. 8
Adjustment .............................................................. 9
Operation ................................................................10
Read and follow all safety rules and instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply
with these instructions may result in personal injury - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all
models and the model depicted may differ from yours.
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Model Series Q & R
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Service and Maintenance ......................................12
Troubleshooting .....................................................12
Spanish ....................................................................15
Parts/Warranty .............. See Separate Supplement
WARNING
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Form No. 769-18650A
(January 17, 2019)

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Safe Operation Practices • Assembly • Operation • Service • Troubleshooting ’ peratOr anual Self Propelled Mower Rear Wheel Drive Model Series Q & R Record Product Information odel uMber Before setting up and operating your new mower, please locate the model plate on the equipment and record the information in the provided area to the right.
  • Page 2: Safe Operation Practices

    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 3 SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES The blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to The muffler and engine become very hot and can cause bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device serious burn injuries. Do not touch. Allow the mower to inoperative and may result in personal injury through cool for at least five minutes before storing or attempting contact with the rotating blade.
  • Page 4 SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES Only mow across slopes, never mow up and down slopes. 13. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not The mower may speed up when turning downhill, always possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a turn uphill.
  • Page 5 SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES Spark Arrestor After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. WARNING Repair the damage before starting and operating This mower is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not 12.
  • Page 6 SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES SAFETY SYMBOLS This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this mower. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the mower before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description WARNING – READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand and follow all the safety rules and instructions in the manual(s) and on the mower before attempting to operate this mower.
  • Page 7 SLOPE GAUGE...
  • Page 8: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT: This mower is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain Hold blade control to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the Operation section of the against upper handle. Engine Manual before starting or operating your mower. Slowly pull recoil NOTE: Reference to right and left hand side of the Lawn Mower is observed from the starter rope handle...
  • Page 9: Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENTS Adjustments Handle Pitch For convenience of operation, you Cutting Height may adjust the pitch of the handle There are two cutting height adjustment configurations. Refer to the section as follows: applicable to your mower. Turn the handle adjustment Single Lever levers to the unlocked Lower position to lift the handle.
  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION Premium Drive Blade Control Control Single Lever Cutting Height Adjustment* Rear Discharge Recoil Starter Door Grass Catcher Rear Cutting Height Adjustment Lever* Deck Wash* Front Cutting Height Adjustment Lever* Mulch Plug *If Equipped Figure 10 Blade Control Grass Catcher The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower.
  • Page 11 OPERATION GAS AND OIL FILL-UP WARNING IMPORTANT: Refer to the separate Engine Operator’s Manual for additional engine The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown information. into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or This mower is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine.
  • Page 12: Service And Maintenance

    SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Follow the maintenance schedule given below. This chart describes service guidelines WARNING for the mower only. Use the Service Log column to keep track of completed Before performing any type of maintenance/service, disengage all controls maintenance tasks.
  • Page 13 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Problem Cause Remedy Excessive vibration 1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced. 1. Tighten blade and adapter. Balance blade. 2. Bent cutting blade. 2. Replace blade. Mower will not mulch grass 1. Wet grass. 1. Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until later to cut. 2.
  • Page 14 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE Deck Cleaning Remove blade from the adapter for testing At lease once a season clean the underside of the mower deck to prevent build-up of balance. grass clippings or other debris. Balance the blade Allow the engine to run until it is out of fuel. Do not attempt to pour fuel from on a round shaft the engine.
  • Page 15: Spanish

    Prácticas de operación seguras • Montaje • Funcionamiento • Servicio • Solución de problemas anual del peradOr Cortadora de césped autopropulsada Transmisión de rueda trasera Modelo Series Q y R Registro de información de producto úMero de Modelo Antes de configurar y hacer funcionar su nueva cortadora de césped, por favor localice la placa de modelo en el equipo y registre la información en el espacio de la derecha.
  • Page 16: Prácticas De Operación Seguras

    PRÁCTICAS DE OPERACIÓN SEGURAS ADVERTENCIA Este símbolo indica instrucciones de seguridad importantes que, de no seguirse, podría poner en peligro su seguridad personal y/o material y la de otras personas. Lea y cumpla todas las instrucciones de este manual antes de intentar hacer funcionar esta máquina. Si no sigue estas instrucciones, se pueden provocar lesiones personales.
  • Page 17 PRÁCTICAS DE OPERACIÓN SEGURAS Nunca tire la cortadora hacia usted mientras camina. Si 13. Apague el motor y espere hasta que la cuchilla se detenga debe retroceder con la cortadora para evitar una pared completamente antes de retirar el colector de césped o u obstáculo, mire primero abajo y atrás para evitar de desbloquear el canal.
  • Page 18 PRÁCTICAS DE OPERACIÓN SEGURAS Mantenga a los niños alejados de los motores calientes o Use sólo un recipiente de combustible (gasolina) portátil en funcionamiento. Pueden sufrir quemaduras al tocar un aprobado. Use sólo recipientes certificados por EPA, motor o silenciador caliente. CARB y/u OSHA.
  • Page 19 PRÁCTICAS DE OPERACIÓN SEGURAS Para evitar lesiones graves o la muerte, no modifique el 12. Nunca intente ajustar una rueda o la altura de corte ni motor de ninguna manera. Si cambia la configuración efectuar reparaciones mientras el motor está en marcha. del regulador, el motor podría funcionar a velocidades 13.
  • Page 20 PRÁCTICAS DE OPERACIÓN SEGURAS SÍMBOLOS DE SEGURIDAD En esta página, se presentan y describen los símbolos de seguridad que pueden aparecer en esta cortadora de césped. Lea, comprenda y siga todas las instrucciones que aparecen sobre la cortadora de césped antes de intentar armarla y hacerla funcionar. Símbolo Descripción ADVERTENCIA –...
  • Page 21 INDICADOR DE PENDIENTE...
  • Page 22: Montaje

    MONTAJE IMPORTANTE: Esta cortadora de césped se envía sin gasolina ni aceite en el motor. Sostenga el control Antes de poner en marcha u operar su cortadora de césped, asegúrese de cargar el de la cuchilla contra la motor con gasolina y aceite como se indica en la sección Funcionamiento del manual manija superior.
  • Page 23: Ajustes

    AJUSTES Ajustes Inclinación de la manija Handle Pitch Para conveniencia de Altura de corte funcionamiento, usted puede Hay dos configuraciones de ajuste de la altura de corte. Consulte la sección ajustarla inclinación de la manija correspondiente a su cortadora de césped. como sigue: Palanca única Gire las palancas de ajuste...
  • Page 24: Funcionamiento

    FUNCIONAMIENTO Control de Control de la cuchilla transmisión Ajuste de la altura de corte de prémium palanca única* Puerta de Arrancador de descarga trasera retroceso Colector de césped Palanca de ajuste de la altura trasera de corte Lavado de la plataforma* Palanca de ajuste de la altura delantera de corte...
  • Page 25 FUNCIONAMIENTO LLENADO DE GASOLINA Y ACEITE ADVERTENCIA IMPORTANTE: consulte en el Manual del operador del motor información adicional Al hacer funcionar la cortadora de césped puede ser que se arrojen objetos sobre el motor. extraños a los ojos, lo cual puede dañarlos gravemente. Utilice siempre anteojos de seguridad durante la operación de la cortadora o mientras la Esta cortadora de césped se envía sin gasolina ni aceite en el motor.
  • Page 26: Servicio Y Mantenimiento

    SERVICIO Y MANTENIMIENTO PROGRAMA DE MANTENIMIENTO Siga el cronograma de mantenimiento que se presenta a continuación. En esta tabla se describen pautas de servicio sólo para la cortadora de césped. Utilice la columna ADVERTENCIA Registro de Servicio para hacer el seguimiento de las tareas de mantenimiento completadas.
  • Page 27 SERVICIO Y MANTENIMIENTO Problema Causa Solución Excesiva vibración 1. Cuchilla de corte floja o descentrada. 3. Apriete la cuchilla y el adaptador. Centre la cuchilla. 2. Cuchilla de corte doblada. 4. Reemplace la cuchilla. La cortadora de césped no 1. Spaced húmedo. 1.
  • Page 28 SERVICIO Y MANTENIMIENTO Deje el motor en marcha hasta que se acabe el combustible. No intente verter Saque la cuchilla (c) y el combustible del motor. Desconecte el cable de la bujía. Consulte el Manual del adaptador (d) del cigüeñal. operador del motor.

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