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meet the original equipment specifications may lead to
improper performance and compromise safety!"
4.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or
wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
5.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
6.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
7.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect
the spark plug wire and ground against the engine.
Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair
the damage before starting and operating the mower.
8.
Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height
adjustment while the engine is running.
9.
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. For
safety protection, frequently check components and
Your Responsibility
•
Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in
this manual and on the machine.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT
OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER OR
GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
IF DAMAGED, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY.
1
2
Prime
Turn Key To
TO START
Engine
Run Position
FOR SERVICE & REPAIR
1
Remove Spark
2
Turn Key To
TO DE-ENERGIZE
Plug Wire
Run Position
STARTER
3
Push and Hold
4
5
Pull Blade Control
If Mower Does Not Start, Repeat
Starter Button
Bar to Handle
Steps 1-4 And Pull Rope To Start
3
Push and Hold
4
Pull Blade Control
5
Release Blade Control Bar
Starter Button
Bar to Handle
replace immediately with original equipment
manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual.
"Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment
specifications may lead to improper performance and
compromise safety!"
10. Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
11. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
12. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper
disposal of fluids and materials can harm the
environment.
13. ALWAYS de-energize self starter prior to performing any
maintenance or service to the engine and or mower.
Follow instructions both in manual and on the engine and
or machine to de-energize starter.
For Customer Assistance
For Customer Assistance Call:
Visit Our Website
1-330 -220 - 4MTD
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL . KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (BLADE CONTROL, TRAILING SHIELD,
1- 800- 800-7310
www.mtdproducts.com
DISCHARGE COVER, ETC.) IN PLACE AND WORKING. IF DAMAGED, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY.
Have your model number ready when you call
WARNING
BLADE ROTATES WHEN SELF-STARTER IS ENERGIZED.
DE-ENERGIZE SELF-STARTER BEFORE SERVICING MOWER.
5
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS.
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN BY THE
BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
• USE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES. DO NOT MOW
SLOPES GREATER THAN 15. MOW ACROSS NEVER
UP AND DOWN. NEVER PULL MOWER CLOSE TO
YOUR FEET. LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE
AND WHILE MOVING BACKWARDS.
STARTER
BUTTON
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