MTD 3-in-1 Corded, 19 Operator's Manual
MTD 3-in-1 Corded, 19 Operator's Manual

MTD 3-in-1 Corded, 19 Operator's Manual

3-in-1 corded, 19"

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Safe Operation
Practices • Set-Up • Operation
• Maintenance
• Service • Troubleshooting
• Warranty
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3-in-1 Corded, 19"
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019
FormNo.769-05577B
(October 22, 2010)

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty 3-in-1 Corded, 19" MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 FormNo.769-05577B (October 22, 2010)
  • Page 2: Customer Support

    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 us at MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...
  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    ImportantSafeOperation 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 10. Dress properly - Donotwear l oose c lothing orjewelry. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge They c an becaught inmoving p arts. Wear sturdy, rough- chute, grass catcher (if provided), motor/blade control soled w ork shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts.
  • Page 5: Slope Operation

    If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use Service care and good judgment. Contact Customer Support assistance or the name of the nearest service dealer. When servicing mower, use original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts listed in this Slope Operation: manual.
  • 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. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) ° "I Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting assemble...
  • Page 7 or a corner of a building... ¢N 15 ° Usethis page as a guide to determine slopeswhere you may not operate safely, WARNING! Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
  • Page 8: Assembly And Setup

    Assembly & Set-Up Contentsof Carton One Electric Mower Two Cord Guides One Side Discharge Chute One Cord Retainer One Operator's Manual Two Toggle Clamps NOTE: All references to the left and right side of the mower are HandleAssembly from the operator's position behind the mower.
  • Page 9 NOTE:Cord retainer may already be installed. Insert toggle clamps packed separately with the mower into the holes for the selected height. See Fig. 3-4. Slide the cord retainer (if packed separately) onto the right hand side of the upper handle with the motor/blade Tighten the clamps.
  • Page 10: Grass Collection

    CordConnection Grass Collection NOTE: Do not plug your extension cord into the power source To assemble the grass bag, secure the plastic channels receptacle (outlet) prior to routing it through the cord retainer grass bag over frame rods. See Fig. 3-8. and connecting the extension cord to the mower's...
  • Page 11: Side Discharge

    Place grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of SideDischarge discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher. For side discharge, you will need to have the rear mulching baffle See Fig. 3-10. installed below the rear discharge door.
  • Page 12: Controls And Features

    Controls a nd Features Starter Button Motor/Blade Control Lever Overload Switch Cord Retainer Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Figure 4-1 OverloadProtection Switch WARNING: Read, understand, and follow instructions and warnings on the machine and in The mower is equipped with an overload protection switch, this manual...
  • Page 13: Operation

    Operation Press the (orange) starter button and hold it in. See Fig. 5-2. Starting Motor NOTE: Starting the mower's motor also engages the blade. WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure you are in the operating position behind the mower when using it. To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit should be in a stable position while...
  • Page 14: Usinggrass Catcher

    UsingYourLawnMower Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires, or other objects which could damage the lawn mower or motor. Such objects could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.
  • Page 15: Maintenance And Adjustments

    Maintenance& Adjustments DeckCare GeneralRecommendations WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose Always observe safety rules when performing the mower to water. maintenance. The underside of mower deck should be cleaned after each use The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that as grass clippings, leaves, dirt and other debris will accumulate.
  • Page 16 Ifthe overload protection switch pops out shortly after resetting: Release the motor/blade control handle and do NOT restart the mower for at least 15 minutes to allow the electric motor extra time to cool. Press the overload protection switch inward to reset. Restart unit.
  • Page 17: Blade Care

    Service Blade Installation Blade Care Place the cutting blade, locking plates, and blade bolt on WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for the motor shaft and thread the blade bolt in finger tight. sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with See Fig.
  • Page 18: Off-Season Storage

    Off-Season Storage The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions. We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer garden hose to clean your unit. Make certain the power supply is disconnected.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Circuit breaker on the 1. Too much workload on the mower. 1. Raise the cutting height, resetthe circuit breaker on the mower, take a smaller width mower tripping of cut, and walk slowly. 2. Connect to an outlet that is fused for 15 2.
  • Page 20 Moclel18A-212A ®...
  • Page 21 Model 18A-212A Description Part Number Part Number Description Ref. Ref, 725-05119 Resistor Holder 787-01823A Deck 731-07599 Resistor Bracket 731-07618 Shroud 731-07619 Mulch Door 725-05072 Resistor Base 731-07620 749-04670A Upper Handle Discharge Chute 731-07522 731-07621 Trail Shield Handle Grip 734-04537 Front Wheel 749-04688A Lower Handle 734-04548...
  • Page 23 SECTION 11 -- NOTES...
  • Page 24: Limited Warranty

    MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,...

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