Limited Warranty - MTD 148-802-000 Owner's Manual

INDEX
Slope Gauge.3
Contents of Hardware Pack.4
Rules for Safe Operation.5
Assembly.6
Controls.10
Operation.12
Adjustments.13
Lubrication.14
Maintenance.14
Off-Season Storage.17
Troubie Shooting Chart.18, 19
Illustrated Parts for Tractor.20-31
Optional Equipment.31
Illustrated Parts for Transaxle.32, 33
Electrical Diagrams and Parts Lists .34, 35
Parts Ordering Information.Back Cover
Dear Customer,
So often throughout the year we are all In a
rush to meet our dally obligations.
However, we at MTD Products Inc are tak¬
ing a quick moment out to say. . .
"Thank you for your business.''
Sincerely,
MTD PRODUCTS INC
INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN WITH THIS SYM¬
BOL ARE FOR PERSONAL SAFETY. BE
SURE TO FOLLOW THEM.
LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of orig nal retail purchase, MTD PRODUCTS INC will either
repair or replace, at its option, free C'f charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any
part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. Transportation charges for
the movement of any power equipm snt unit or attachment are the responsibility of the pur¬
chaser. Transportation charges for s ny parts submitted for replacement under this warran¬
ty must be paid by the purchaser un ess such return is requested by MTD PRODUCTS INC.
This warranty will not apply to any part which has become inoperative due to misuse, ex¬
cessive use, accident, neglect, imp'oper maintenance, alterations, or unless the unit has
been operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. This warran¬
ty does not apply to the engine, motor, battery, battery charger or component parts thereof.
Please refer to the applicable mam facturer's warranty on these items.
This warranty will not apply where he unit has been used commercially.
Warranty service is available through your local authorized service dealer or distributor. If
you do not know the dealer or distrit utor in your area, please write to the Customer Service
Department of MTD.
The return of a complete unit will not be accepted by the factory unless prior written per¬
mission has been extended by MTC .
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
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WARNING:
This unit is equipped with an intern al combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim¬
proved 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 center.
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