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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
22" Rotary Mowers
Model Series
080 Thru 099
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
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
770-10342.fm
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO.
(10/99)
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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 22” Rotary Mowers Model Series 080 Thru 099 IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. 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).
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Content Maintaining Safety ... 3 Slope Gauge... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower... 7 Know Your Lawn Mower ... 8 Operating Your Lawn Mower ... 9 Making Adjustments ... 10 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower... 11 Troubleshooting ... 13 Parts List... 14 This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. -
Page 3: Section 1: Maintaining Safety
SECTION 1: MAINTAINING SAFETY This Warning 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 your lawn mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. -
Page 4: Slope Operation
• Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk, never run. If you feel you are losing your footing, RELEASE THE BLADE CONTROL HANDLE IMMEDIATELY and the blade will stop rotating within three seconds. - Page 5 • Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. • After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug, and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.
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Page 6: Section 2: 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: Section 3: Assembling Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil IMPORTANT: in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position. -
Page 8: Section 4: Know Your Lawn Mower
Removing Chute Retainer (Models 080 Series) The chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright position by a retainer for shipping purposes only. Remove the retainer, following steps below, before running the mower for the first time. • Push the chute deflector up and towards the engine. -
Page 9: Section 5: Operating Your Lawn Mower
Blade Control Handle Mulching Plug Recoil Starter Mulching Baffle Discharge Chute Figure 8 SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Towards Better Mower Performance 1. Pour fresh, clean gasoline into the mower’s gas tank until the tank is full. Do not use gasoline that is more than 30 days old. -
Page 10: Section 6: Making Adjustments
Gas and Oil Fill-Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your mower. Read instructions carefully. WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running. -
Page 11: Section 7: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
Handle Height Adjustment Wing Nuts Handle Bracket Assemblies Figure 10 SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER General Recommendations • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. -
Page 12: Maintenance
Lubrication Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of service work on the lawn mower. Lubricate Figure 11 Blade Control Handle: Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle at least once a season with light oil. -
Page 13: Section 8: Troubleshooting
The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly. It is recommended that the blade always be removed from the adapter when testing for balance. Before reinstalling the blade and the blade adapter to the unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil. -
Page 14: Parts List
Models 080 thru 099... - Page 15 Models 080 thru 099 Ref. Part No. Part Description 747-1161 Blade Control Handle 749-1092 Upper Handle 720-0279 Wing Nut 710-1205 Eye Bolt 710-1174 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.0 720-0241 Wing Nut 736-0451 Shoulder Washer .320 ID x .93 OD 749-1093 Lower Handle 725-0157 Cable Tie...
- Page 16 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 workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in...
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