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Safe Operation
Practices • Set-Up • Operation
• Maintenance
• Service • Troubleshooting
• Warranty
OPER roR's
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Push Mower m Model 41M
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019
PrintedIn USA
FormNo.769-03429A
(October 29,2007)

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty OPER roR's Push Mower m Model 41M MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-03429A (October 29,2007)

  • 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 • 44136-0019...

  • 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 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 Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... 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 Contents of Carton One Bottle of Oil One Lawn Mower One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual One Hardware Pack One Grass Catcher Insert a carriage bolt from the hardware pack into the Assembly upper hole on the handle mounting bracket.
  • Page 9 GrassCatcher The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper handle. See Fig. 3-3. Loosen the wing nut which secures the Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher. Make rope guide. certain bag is turned right side out before assembling (warning label will be on the outside).
  • Page 10 Follow the steps below to attach the grass catcher: Adjustments Lift rear discharge door. See Fig. 3-6. Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the cutting height of the mower. Depress height adjustment lever towards wheel. Slide lever to desired position for a change in cutting height.

  • Page 11: Controls And Features

    Controls a nd Features Control Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Lever (one at each wheel) Grass Catcher Figure 4=1 Recoil S tarter 8lade Control The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower.

  • 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 Follow the Engine Maintenance section for lubrication schedule and instruction for engine lubrication. General Recommendations DeckCare Always observe safety rules when performing Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent maintenance. build-up of grass clippings or other debris.
  • Page 14 £epladng RearRap To remove rear flap, lift rear door, and press flap in on either side to remove from hole. See Fig.6-2. Remove flap from opposite hole and replace with new flap in the opposite order and manner of removal. Figure 6-2 SECTION 6-- MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 15: Blade Care

    Service Blade Care excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. It ARNING: An unbalanced blade will cause WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for may cause damage to mower and could break sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with causing personal injury.

  • 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: 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 18 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 19: 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 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 23 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 24 Model41M 3€.
  • Page 25 Model 4 1M Ref I Part Number Description Part Number Description 782-5002B Front Baffle 747-1161A Blade Control 748-0377C 749-I092A Blade Adapter, #6 x 2.15 w/Star Upper Handle 710-1205 742-0741 Mulch Blade Rope Guide 720-0279 736-0524B Wing Nut, 1/4-20 Blade Bell Support 710-1257 710-1174 Screw, 3/8-24 x 2.50...
  • Page 26 EngineModel - 1P65...
  • Page 27 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 28 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 29 (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 30: 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.
  • Page 31 Medidas importantes de seguridad • Configuraci6n • Funcionamiento • Mantenimiento • Servicio • Soluci6n de problemas • Garantia Podadora de Empuje m Modelo 41NI MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 FormularioNo.769-03429A Impresoen Estados UnidosdeAmerica (Octubre 29,2007)
  • Page 32 Visite nuestro sitio web en www.mtdproducts.com Llame a un representante de Asistencia al CIiente al (800) 800-7310 6 (330) 220-4683 Escribanos a MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...

  • Page 33: Medidas Importantes De Seguridad

    Medidas importantesdeseguridad ADVERTENCIA" La presencia de este simbolo indica que se trata de instrucciones importantes de seguridad que se deben respetar para evitar poner en peligro su seguridad personal y/o material y la de otras personas. Lea y siga todas las instrucciones de este manual antes de poner en funcionamiento...
  • Page 34 8. Noponga l as manos olospies c erca d elas piezas rotatorias control delacuchilla yotros d ispositivos deseguridad oenlatolva delacortadora. El c ontacto conlas cuchillas yprotecci6n ensulugary f uncionando. Nunca opere l a puede p roducir laamputaci6n demanos ypies. cortadora silos dispositivos deseguridad est_n d ahados.
  • Page 35 Mantenga a los ni_os fuera del _rea de trabajo y bajo Limpie la gasolina derramada sobre el motor y el equipo. estricta vigilancia de un adulto responsable adem&s del Traslade la m_quina a otra zona. Espere 5 minutos antes de encender el motor.
  • Page 36 manual. "La utilizaci6n de partes que no cumplan con las Guardachispas especificaciones de equipos originales podria tenet como resultado un rendimiento incorrecto y adem_s la seguridad ADVERTENCIA:ESTA m_quina est_ equipada podHa estar comprometida" un motor de combusti6n interna y no debe ser utilizada en o cerca de un terreno agreste cubierto...
  • Page 37 un Arbolvertical... Alineey sostengaeste nivel con DOblo a Io o la esquina de una construcci6n... o el poste de una cerca. ntoada Una._Pendiente i __ d_e15 £ Useesta p&ginacomeguia paradeterminar las inclinaciones de iaspendientesen lasque podriano tenor unaoperad6n segura. WARNING: No pode en inclinaciones mayores a 15 grados (elevacion...

  • Page 38: Contenido De Ia Caja

    Montajey Configuraci6n Contenido de ia caja Una Podadora Uno Botella del Aceite Uno Colector de C_sped Uno Manual de Operador Uno Paquete de Hardware Inserte el bul6n de carro del paquete de hardware en el Montaje orificio superior en el soporte de montaje de la manija.
  • Page 39 La guia de la cuerda est& unida al costado derecho de la C01ect0r d e C_sped manija superior. Afloje la tuerca de mariposa que sujeta la Para ensamblar el colector de c_sped (de ser necesario), guia de la cuerda, Fig. 3-3. Haga el cierto bolso es clio vuelta a la derecha el lado antes de reunir (la advertencia...
  • Page 40 Para acoplar el colector de c_sped, Fig. 3-6. Ajustes Una placa de ajuste y una palanca en cada rueda proporcionan ajuste de la altura de corte. Presione la palanca hacia la rueda. Mu6vala a cualquier de las posiciones para la altura de corte deseado.
  • Page 41 Controles Y Caracter sticas Control de de Est_rter Palanca de ajuste de altura de torte (en carla Colector de C_sped Figura 4=1 Control de Cuchilla Arrancador d e getroceso El control de la cuchilla est.1 unido a la manija superior. Presione El arrancador de retroceso...
  • Page 42 Funcionamiento Encendido dei Motor ADVERTENCIA: Asegurese que ninguna persona aparte del operador permanezca cerca de la podadora mientras arranca el motor u opera la misma. Nunca encienda un motor en espacios cerrados o en una zona con poca ventilaci6n. escape del motor contiene mon6xido de carbono, un gas inodoro...

  • Page 43: Mantenimiento Y Ajustes

    MantenimientoYAjustes Mantenimiento Lubrique el resorte de torsi6n y los puntos cruciales de la puerta trasera de descarga con aceite ligero una vez por RecomendadonesGenerales temporada para prevenir la oxidaci6n. Ver la Fig. 6-1. Siga la secci6n de Mantenimiento de Motor para lista de Respete siempre las reglas de seguridad cuando...
  • Page 44 Reemplazodealer6n trasero Para quitar la tapa trasera, levante la puerta trasera, y la tapa de prensa en a ambos lados para quitar del agujero. Vet la Fig. 6-2. Quite la tapa del agujero de enfrente y sustituya pot la nueva tapa en la orden de enfrente y la manera del retiro.
  • Page 45 Servido Cuidadode ia CuchUla Lubrique el cigOe_al del motor y la superficie interna del adaptador de la cuchilla con aceite ligero. Deslice el ADVERTENCIA: Cuando saque la cuchilla de corte adaptador de la cuchilla sobre el cigOe_al del motor. Instale la cuchilla con el lado marcado "Bottom"...

  • Page 46: Soluci6N De Problemas

    Soluci6n deproblemas Problerna Causa Rernedio El motor funciona 1. El cable de la bujia est,1 flojo. 1. Conecte y ajuste el cable de la bujia. manera err_itica 2. La linea del combustible est,1 tapada o el 2. Limpie la linea del combustible; Ilene el combustible es viejo.
  • Page 47 Problema Causa Remedio Demasiada vibracibn 1. Cuchilla floja o desequilibrada. 1. Apriete la cuchilla y el adaptador. Equilibre la cuchilla. 2. Cuchilla abollada. 2. Consulte a un distribuidorautorizado. Corte desigual 1. La posici6n de las ruedas no es correcta. 1. Coloque las cuatro ruedas en la misma posici6n de altura (de ser equipado ajustadores de altura individuales).

  • Page 48: Funcionamiento Demotor

    Funcionamiento deMotor Tap6n de combustible de aire Tubo de drenaje ......Bujia de encendido Figura 10-1 (ontrol Previo al Fundonamiento Recomendadones S obreel Aceite IMPORTANTE: Este motor se despacha sin gasolina ni aceite en el motor. Hacer funcionar el motor sin suficiente aceite puede causarle graves daEos y anula la garantia...
  • Page 49 Verifiqueel Nivel de Combustible Antes de sacar la tapa para cargar combustible, limpie alrededor. Llene el tanque hasta aproximadamente 1 pulgada debajo de la parte m_s baja del cuello para permitir la expansi6n del combustible. Tenga cuidado de no Ilenar en exceso. Tap6n de llenado IMPORTANTE:Antes de cargar, deje que el motor se enfrfe...

  • Page 50: Mantenimiento Demotor

    Mantenimiento deMotor La inspecci6n y los ajustes peri6dicos del motor son esenciales si se desea mantener un alto nivel de desemper_o. el mantenimiento. Para evitar una puesta en marcha i_l= ADVERTENCIA: Apague el motor antes de realizar mantenimiento regular tambi_n garantizar_ una prolongada accidental,...
  • Page 51 Mantenimientodel aceite NOTA: Elimine el aceite del motor usado de la manera que sea compatible con el medio ambiente. Sugerimos que Io Inspeccione el nivel de aceite regularmente. coloque en un recipiente sellado y Io Ileve a la estaci6n de servicio local para su recuperaci6n.
  • Page 52 Mida la separaci6n de bujia con un calibrador. Corrija de Mantenimientode Bujia set necesario torciendo el electrodo lateral. Vea la fig. 10-4. La separaci6n debe establecerse en 0,030 pulg. bujia de encendido. NO de arranque al motor si no ADVERTENCIA: NO pruebe la chispasi no est_ la est_ la bujia de encendido.
  • Page 53 Servicio conFUtrode Combustible Aimacenamiento El filtro de combustible no puede set limpiado y debe set Los motores almacenados entre 30 y 90 dias tienen que sustituido una vez al aho o cada 100 horas de operaciones; m_s a set tratados con un estabilizador de gasolina y los motores almacenaron...
  • Page 54 Adem_,sde los otros t_rminos y las condiciones de la garantia consulte su Manual del Operador) -- falta de drenaje del sistema limitada que rigen para su nueva cortadora, MTD LLC ("MTD") por de combustible anterior a cualquier periodo sin uso superior a tres la presente garantiza que el motor de la cortadora arrancar_,cuando meses.
  • Page 55 Notas...
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  • Page 58 Subsecci6n(c) debe estar garantizadapor un periodode garantiadefinidoen la Subsecci6n(a) (2). Si la piezafalladurante el periodode coberturade la garantia,la mismaser_.reparadao reemplazada por MTD de acuerdocon la Subseccbn(4) a continuaci6n. Cualquierpiezareparadao reemplazada segQnla garantiase garantizar_, por el restodel periodode garantia.
  • Page 59 (9) Cualquierpiezade reernplazose podr_, u sar parael curnplirniento del rnantenirniento o reparaciones bajogaranfia,y se surninistrar_, sin cargoal propietario.Dichousono reducir_, l as obligaciones de garanfiade MTD. (10) No se podr_.n usarpiezasadicionalesni rnodificadas que no est_nexentasde acuerdocon el Departarnento de los Recursos del Aire (Air ResourcesBoard).El usode piezasadicionaleso rnodificadasno exentasser_.
  • Page 60 El da_o resultante per la instalaci6n o el personas o personasjur[dicas, incluidos los distribuidores use de piezas, accesorios o uniones no aprobados per MTD para su los minoristas con respecto a los productos, obligar_ a MTD.

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