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Operator's Manual
20" Mulching
Push Mower
Model
11A-108Q401
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
FORM NO. 770-10328.fm
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
(11/99)
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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual 20” Mulching Push Mower Model 11A-108Q401 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 Important Safe Operation Practices... 3-5 Slope Gauge... 6 Unpacking... 7 Assembling Your Lawn Mower... 7 Know Your Lawn Mower ... 8 Operating Your Lawn Mower ... 9 Making Adjustments ... 10 Service... 10 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower... 11 Off-Season Storage ... 12 Troubleshooting ... -
Page 3: Section 1: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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 your lawn mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. -
Page 4: Slope Operation
• The blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating blade. The blade control handle must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released. -
Page 5: Your Responsibility
• To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing. • Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped. -
Page 6: Section 2: Slope Gauge
SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate the lawn mower safely. -
Page 7: Section 3: Unpacking
SECTION 3: UNPACKING Removing Unit From Carton • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. SECTION 4: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER This unit is shipped WITHOUT IMPORTANT: GASOLINE or OIL. -
Page 8: Section 5: Know Your Lawn Mower
• The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures the rope guide. For location of the wing nut, see Figure 4. Slip rope into rope guide Rope Guide Figure 4 •... -
Page 9: Section 6: Operating Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on the cutting deck. See safety labels on page 5. The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. -
Page 10: Section 7: Making Adjustments
SECTION 7: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to lawn mower without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire. Cutting Height Adjustment Figure 8 There is an adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel position to adjust the cutting height. -
Page 11: Section 9: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
Lubrication Chart: Figure 10 SECTION 9: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER WARNING: Be sure to disconnect and ground spark performing any repairs or maintenance. NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and keep engine spark plug side up. Cutting Blade WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect hands by using heavy gloves or a... -
Page 12: Engine Maintenance
• 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 (or engine oil). Lubricating the bolt holes, bolts and inner surface of the nuts is also recommended. To Reinstall Blade •... -
Page 13: Section 11: Trouble Shooting Guide
SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Engine fails to start Blade control handle disengaged. Spark plug wire disconnected. Throttle control lever not in correct starting position. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line. Faulty spark plug. Engine flooded. -
Page 14: Section 12: Parts List For Model 108Q
SECTION 12: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 108Q Ref. No. Part No. 747-0824 710-0605 746-0876 736-0501 712-0324 746-0875 720-0295 749-0705 710-1205 Description Ref. No. Control Handle Ass’y. Oval C-Sunk Screw Throttle Lever Curved Spring Washer Hex Lock Nut Throttle Housing w/ERS Foam Grip Upper Handle Rope Guide... - Page 15 Model 108Q Ref. Part No. 17098 731-0872A 682-3025 682-3024 736-0356 712-0798 731-1426 682-0139 753-0588 736-0524A 710-1044 742-0740 738-0102 736-0105 738-0507B 14832 13 22 Ref. Description Hinge Clip 15262B Rear Flap 15261A Handle Bracket Ass’y LH 734-1978 Handle Bracket Ass’y RH 14578 Bell Washer .39”...
- Page 16 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchan- dise purchased and used in the United States, its posses- sions 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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