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MTD 16CG5AMQ Operator's Manual

MTD 16CG5AMQ Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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21-Blade Dethatcher — Model 16CG5AMQ
WARNING
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.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-06844
(January 12, 2011)

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  • Page 1 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. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No. 769-06844...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Choose from the options below: ◊ Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com ◊ Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 ◊ Write to MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...

  • Page 3: Safe Operation Practices

    Important 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 4 Never pull the dethatcher back toward you while you are Slope Operation walking. If you must back the dethatcher away from a wall Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which or obstruction first look down and behind to avoid tripping can result in severe injury.
  • Page 5 Use only an approved gasoline container. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer Thoroughly inspect the dethatcher for any damage. Repair bed with a plastic liner.
  • Page 6 Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate BYSTANDERS Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation.
  • Page 7 2 — i ectiOn MpOrtant peratiOn ractices...

  • Page 8: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up NOTE: References to right or left side of the dethatcher are determined from behind the unit in the operating position (standing directly behind the dethatcher, facing the handle panel). Assembly Positioning the Handle Remove knobs from handles. Place lower handle as shown.

  • Page 9: Controls And Features

    Controls & Features Bail Interlock Blade Control Bail Depth Control Lever Engine Bail Interlock Please refer to the separate engine manual for information The bail interlock locks the blade control handle in place to regarding all engine-related controls. prevent unwanted engaging of the cutting blades. Blade Control Bail Located on the upper handle, the blade control handle is used to engage and disengage drive to the cutting blades.

  • Page 10: Operation

    Operation NOTE: The blade control bail does not need to be engaged in order to start the engine. Using the Dethatcher Dethatch the lawn once in the spring and once in the fall to clear dead and/or dying grass from the lawn, and to allow more air to flow through the ground.

  • Page 11: Service

    Service Engine Remove the belt by pulling over and out from the top pulley. Swing the belt keeper downwards to release belt Please refer to the separate engine manual for information from lower pulley. See Fig. 6-3. regarding all engine-related maintenance Belt Replacement Remove the belt cover by removing the three hex screws that secure it to the frame and pressing the top two...
  • Page 12 Blade Replacement To replace the blade assembly refer to Fig. 6-8. When the blades become too dull to dethatch on the 5-setting, or if any of the blades break, follow these steps to replace the blade assembly. Remove the belt cover as described in the Belt Replacement section.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Clear vent. Excessive vibration Loose parts or damaged blades Stop engine immediately and disconnect spark plug wire. Check for possible damage. Tighten all bolts and nuts. Repair as needed. If problem persists, take dethatcher to a Authorized MTD Service Dealer.

  • Page 14: Illustrated Parts List

    Model 16CG5AMQ 20 4 23 48...
  • Page 15 Model 16CG5AMQ Ref. Ref. Part Number Description Part Number Description 750-04391 Bearing Spacer, 6.6 x 16.7 x 11.6 681-04035-0637 Pulley Guard Assembly 750-04394 Idler Spacer, 6.5 x 22.3 x 23 710-0107 Hex Screw, 5/16 - 24 954-04028 V Belt 710-0151...
  • Page 16 Model 16CG5AMQ...
  • Page 17 Model 16CG5AMQ Ref. Part Number Description 712-04053A Nut, M18 x 1.5 750-04201 Bearing Spacer 681-04018A Bearing Assembly 738-04079 Should Screw, 7.13 x 11.5 736-04114 Safety Washer 750-04196 Hex Spacer Shaft 681-04164 Blade Assembly 712-0714 Flange Lock Nut, M8 - 1.25 736-04176 Flat Washer, 8.20 x 20.93 x 4.00...
  • Page 18 Model 161-VH...
  • Page 19 Model 161-VH Part Number Description Ref. Part Number Description Ref. Oil Seal 25×41.25×6 951-10902 Bolt Flange ×28 Gasket Kit Complete Gasket Case Cover Short Block Dipstick Comp O-Ring O-Ring Oil Seal 22×35×7 Oil Seal 25×41.25×6 Cover Comp Left Crankcase Packing Bearing 6205 Washer.10×16×1.5 Gasket Cover Head...
  • Page 20 Model 161-VH Part Number Description Ref. Part Number Description Ref. 951-11155 Bolt Flange ×28 710-04908 Bolt Dipstick Comp 951-10954 Throttle Return Spring Crankcase Cover Kit O-Ring 951-11152 Governor Rod Oil Seal 25×41.25×6 951-10915 Governor Return Spring Cover Comp Left Crankcase 710-04916 Bolt Bearing 6205...
  • Page 21 Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied, is warranted for the warranty period stated above. If the part fails during the period of warranty coverage, the part will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc according to subsection (4) below.
  • Page 22 WARRANTED PARTS: The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if MTD Consumer Group Inc demonstrates that the outdoor equipment engine has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse, neglect, or improper mainte- nance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part.
  • Page 23 Notes...

  • Page 24: Warranty

    MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States dealer. and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited d.