MTD 123-640 Operating/Service Instructions Manual

SELF-PROPELLED
ROTARYMOWER
IMPORTANT
SAFE OPERATION
TRAINING
Read the Operating and Service Instruction Manual
carefully. Be thoroughly
and the proper use of the equipment.
Never allow children to operate
2.
Keep the area of operation
3.
particularly small children, and pets.
PREPARATION
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
I.
to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wire. bones
and other foreign objects.
Do not operate equipment
2.
open sandals. Always wear substantial footwear.
Check the fuel before starting the engine. Do not fill
3.
the gasoline tank indoors, when the engine is running.
or while the engine is still hot. Wipe off any spilled
gasoline before starting the engine.
4. the self-propelled
clutch on units so equipped before starting the engine
(motor).
Never attempt to make a wheel adjustment while the
5.
engine (motor) is running.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial
6.
Never operate the equipment
7.
sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the handle
and walk, never run.
OPERATION
Do not chan* the engine governor settings or
l.
overspeed the engine.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
2.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel driw, walks or
3.
roads.
After striking a
4.
(motor), remove tie
thoroughly inspect
repair the darn. before
mower.
MT D PRODUCTS
PRACTICES
familiar with the controls
a power mower.
clear of all persons,
is
when barefoot or wearing
mechanism or drive
light.
in grass. Always be
stop the engine
wire from park plug.
for any damage.and
and operating tte
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5. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the engine (motor)
the cause. Vibration
Stop the engine (motor)
6.
equipment, before cleaning the
when making any repairs or inspections.
When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain
7.
the blade and all
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
8. Do not run the engine indoors.
Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the blade
9.
comes to a complete stop before removing the grass
catcher or unclogging chute.
10. Mow across the face of slopes. never up-and-down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
Always disconnect electric
II.
before cleaning. repairing or adjusting.
Never operate
12.
or other safety protective devices in plaæ.
Keep washout ports and other mower-housing service
13.
openings closed When mowing.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Check the blade and the engine
frequent intervals for proper ti#'tness.
Keep all nuts, bolts. and
2.
equipment is in safe working condition.
Never store equiprr*nt witl
3.
inside of a building *ere
oe spark. Allow the
storing in any enclosure.
To reduce fire hazard. keep
4.
leaves. or excessi*i grease.
Check tte gres catdter bes frequently foe
5.
deerioretion, Repin
protection.
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and check immediately
is generally a warning of trouble.
whenever you leave the
housing
moving parts have stopped.
(line operated)
without proper guards, plates
bolts at
ti*lt to be sure the
psoline in fre tmi(
futnes may an open
to cool before
engine free of rass.
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