MTD 131-340 Owner's Manual

RIDING MOWER
For one year from date of purchase, MTD Products Inc ,
will replace for the original purchaser, free of charge, F.O.B.
factory or authorized service firm, any part or parts found to
be defective in material or workmanship. All transportation
charges on parts submitted for replacement under this war¬
ranty must be paid by the purchaser. This warranty does not
include replacement of parts which become inoperative
through misuse, excessive use, accident, neglect, improper
maintenance or alterations by unauthorized persons. This
warranty does not include the engine, motor, battery, bat¬
tery charger or any component parts thereof. For service on
these units refer to the applicable manufacturer's warranty.
The above warranty will apply only to the original owner
and will be effective only if the warranty card has been pro¬
perly processed. It will not apply where the unit has been
used commercially.
Warranty service is available through your local author¬
ized service dealer or distributor. UNDER NO CIRCUM¬
STANCES WILL THE RETURN OF A COMPLETE UNIT
BE ACCEPTED BY THE FACTORY UNLESS PRIOR
WRITTEN PERMISSION HAS BEEN EXTENDED.
1. Remove all sticks, stones, wire and other hazardous
items from lawn before edging. Such items are danger¬
ous to both the edger and individuals in the vicinity of
the edger.
2. Always disconnect spark plug cable during repair, re¬
fueling, or adjustment operations.
3. Always start the engine from the side opposite the
cutter head.
4. NEVER place hands or feet near the cutter head while
the engine is running.
5. Do not tilt mower at extreme angle while engine is run¬
ning. Cut grass on hills and banks sideways, not up and
down.
6. Always stop engine when not cutting grass.
7. Do not fill gas tank while engine is running. Do not spill
gasoline on hot engine.
8. Keep children and pets away from area at all times during
mowing operation. Never allow nower to discharge grass
toward any person.
9. Do not attempt to start engine while mower is resting in
high grass.
10. Check all nuts and bolts, particularly and blade bolts, for
tightness. This is especially important during the initial
thereafter.
11. While operating the mower, if any foreign object is struck,
stop the mower and inspect for damage. Do not restart
or operate the mower until all damage has been repaired.
WARNING: Should excessive vibration develop, check your blade and blade shaft immediately.
Do not operate mower with an unbalanced blade, a damaged blade or a damaged blade shaft.
IvITD PRODUCTS INC
5389 WEST 130th'ST. • P.O. BOX 2741 • CLEVELAND, OHIO 44111
FORM NO. 770-2884A