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MTD 26M Operator's Manual

MTD 26M Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation
Practices • Set-Up • Operation
• Maintenance
• Service • Troubleshooting
• Warranty
OPER roR's
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Self Propelled Mower m Model 26M
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019
PrintedIn USA
FormNo.769-034!9A
(October 30,2007)

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty OPER roR's Self Propelled Mower m Model 26M MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-034!9A (October 30,2007)

  • Page 2: Customer Support

    Choose from 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@019...

  • 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 12. Amissing ordamaged discharge cover can cause blade When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance contact orthrown o bject injuries. is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than 13.
  • Page 5 Service Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with SafeHandling Of Gas01ine: the original equipment manufacture's (O.E.M.) blade only, To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme listed in this manual.

  • Page 6: Spark Arrestor

    SparkArrestor AverageUsefulLife According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), internal combustion engine and should not be used ARNING: This machine is equipped with an this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 140 on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush...
  • Page 7 ¢D ¢D .2.. r-.. ¢D SECTION 2 = _MPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES...

  • Page 8: Assembly And Setup

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton One Bottle of Oil One Lawn Mower One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual Perform the following sequence for handle setup: Assembly Lift the upper handle up from folded position and NOTE:This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine.
  • Page 9 If satisfied with height of handle, tighten wing nuts The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper atthe ends of the lower handle shown in Fig. 3-3. For handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures it to the upper convenience of operating, you may adjust the handle handle.
  • Page 10 MulchingBaffle Adjustments Install mulching baffle on the right side of the mower CuttingHeight following the steps below: Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the Lift up and hold the side-discharge chute deflector cutting height of the mower. and insert bottom lip of the mulching baffle inside...

  • Page 11: Controls And Features

    Controls a nd Features Drive Control Gas Fill Cutting Height Adjustment Levers Figure 44 Recoil S tarter Blade Control The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

  • Page 13: Maintenance And Adjustments

    Maintenance& Adjustments Maintenance The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory and does not require lubrication. General Recommendations Follow the Engine Maintenance section for lubrication schedule and instruction for engine lubrication. Always observe safety rules when performing maintenance. DeckCare The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that Clean underside...
  • Page 14 Service 8lade Care Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil. Slide the blade adapter WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for onto the engine crankshaft. Place the blade on the adapter such that the side of the blade marked "Bottom" (or with sharpening or replacement,...

  • Page 15: Off-Season Storage

    Lift mower to access belt from underside of mower. Slide Off-Season Storage belt off of engine pulley and around the blade. See Fig. 7-3. The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine runs erratic 1. Spark plug boot loose. 1. Connectand tighten spark plug boot. 2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 2. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Clear vent. 3. Ventin gas cap plugged.
  • Page 17 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Uneven cut 1. Wheels not positioned correctly. 1. Place all fourwheels in same height position (if equipped with individual height adjusters). 2. Dull blade. 2. Sharpen or replace blade.

  • Page 18: Engine Operation

    EngineOperation Fuel Cap Air Cleaner Grip Oil Drain Spark Plug Mumer Figure 10-1 Pre-Operation Check 0il Recommendations NOTE:This engine is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage and void the engine warranty.

  • Page 19: Starting The Engine

    Check Oil Level Check Fuel Level NOTE: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel. engine stopped. Fill tank to approximately 1-inch below lowest portion Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean.

  • Page 20: Engine Maintenance

    EngineMaintenance Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential if high level performance is to be maintained. Regular any maintenance. To prevent accidental start-up, ARNING: Shut off the engine before performing disconnect the spark plug boot. maintenance will also ensure a long service life. The required service intervals and the kind of maintenance to be performed are described...

  • Page 21: Air Cleaner Service

    AirCleanerService Oil Service Check oil level regularly. Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; more often if used in extremely Be sure correct oil level is maintained. Check every five dusty conditions.

  • Page 22: Spark Plug Service

    Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. Correct as SparkPlugService necessary by bending side electrode. See Fig. 10-4. The gap should be set to 0.030 in. plug removed. DO NOT crank engine with spark WARNING: DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.

  • Page 23: Fuel Filter Service

    Fuel Filter Service Storage The fuel filter cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a Engines stored between 30 and 90 days need to be treated with year or every 100 operating hours; more often if run with old a gasoline stabilizer and engines...
  • Page 24 If the engine on your mower fails to conform to this limited fuels, lubricants, or additives warranty, MTD will cover the cost of parts and labor associated with Special conditions or circumstances that normally require more any adjustments and/or repairs necessary to return your engine than two pulls to start, specifically: 1) First start-up following your to its warranted condition.
  • Page 26 Model26M _.46...
  • Page 27 Model26M Ref I Part Number Description I Part Number Description 710-1044 747-1214 Drive Control Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-24 x 1.5 782-0584 747-1161A Blade Control Forward Hght. Adj. Plate - RH 746-04300 Blade Control Cable 710-04577 Machine Screw, M4X.7 746-04304 Drive Control Cable 710-0216 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x.75...
  • Page 28 EngineModel - 1P65...
  • Page 29 Engine Model - 1P65 I Part Number Description 951-10337 Fuel Tank 951-10336 Flywheel Shroud 951-10335 Rubber Fuel Tank Mounting Washer 951-10334 Oil Filler Tube Assembly 951-10333 Dipstick Assembly 951-10406 Cylinder Head Complete 951-10407 Short Block Assembly 951-10320 Stop Switch and Brake Assembly 951-10319 Recoil Spring and Pulley Assembly 951-10314...
  • Page 30 MTD. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youare responsible for the performance of the requiredmaintenancelistedin yourOwner'sManual.MTD recommends that you retainall your receiptscoveringmaintenances on yoursmall off-roadengine,but MTDcan notdenywarrantysolely for the lack of receiptsor for yourfailureto ensurethe performanceto all scheduledmaintenance. As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youshouldhoweverbe awarethat MTDmaydenyyour warrantycoverageifyoursmall off-roadengineor part hasfaileddue to abuse,neglect,improper m aintenance or unapprovedmodifications.
  • Page 31 (9) Any replacement p art maybe usedin the performance of any warrantymaintenance or repairsand mustbe providedwithoutchargetothe owner.Such usewill not reducethe warrantyobligationsof MTD. (10) Add-onor modifiedparts that are not exemptedby theAir ResourcesBoardmay not be used.The useof anynon-exempted add-onor modifiedpartsshall be groundsfor disallowinga warrantyclaimmade in accordancewith this article.The enginemanufacturer shall notbe...

  • Page 32: Limited Warranty

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

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