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MTD 080 Series Operator's Manual

MTD 080 Series Operator's Manual

22" rotary mower
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Safety • Setup • Adjustments • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting
• Parts Lists • Warranty
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22" Rotary Mower-
Model Series 080
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY
RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit is equippedwith an internal combustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush-
coveredor grass-covered land unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
For USCustomers: MTDLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND, O HIO44136-0019
772C0794
PRINTEDIN U.S.A.
For CanadianCustomers: MTD Products Ltd.,P.O.Box 1386,KITCHENER, O NTARIO N2G4J1
10/15/2005

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  • Page 1 If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. For USCustomers: MTDLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND, O HIO44136-0019 772C0794 PRINTEDIN U.S.A. For CanadianCustomers: MTD Products Ltd.,P.O.Box 1386,KITCHENER, O NTARIO N2G4J1 10/15/2005...

  • Page 2: Customer Support

    You can locate the model plate by CLEVELAND, OH 44136 standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear MTD LLC MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED of the deck. KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1 USA-www.mtdproducts.com 1-800-800-7310 CAN-www.mtdcanada.com...
  • Page 3 Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... ,_------- or a corner of a building... >:. O... >., 15 °...
  • Page 4 emit chemicalsknownto Stateof Californiato causecancerand birthdefectsor otherreproduc- WARNING:EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certainvehiclecomponentscontainor tive harm. DANGER:This machinewas builtto be operatedaccordingto the rulesfor safeoperationin this manual.As with anytype of powerequipment,carelessness or erroron the partof the operatorcan result in seriousinjury.This i il i¸¸i :/ machineis capableof amputatinghandsand feet and throwingobjects.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin seriousinjuryor death.
  • Page 5 8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors will accumulateinthe area. 1. Mowacrossthe face of slopes; neverup anddown. Exerciseextremecaution when changingdirectionon 9. Neverremovegas cap or add fuel whilethe engineis slopes. hot or running. Allow engineto cool at least two minutes beforerefueling. 2. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks, hiddenobjects,or bumpswhich can causeyouto slip or trip.
  • Page 6 WARNING: Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire as instructed in the separate engine manual. 1. Thechute deflectoron your mowermaybe held inan uprightpositionbya block for shippingpurposesonly. This shippingNock mustbe removed and discarded beforethe moweris putintooperation.See Figure1. a. Pull thechute deflectorup towardsengine. operatingposition,keepingfingersout of the way.
  • Page 7 RopeguideSetupas follows,see Figure5: a. Holdthe bladecontrolagainstthe upper handle. PositionA. b. Slowlypull starterropeout of engine.PositionB. c. Slip starterrope intothe ropeguide.Tighten rope guide wingnut. PositionC. NOTE: All wheels must Figure 5 be in the same height of cut. When cutting in heavy Eachwheelhasa heightadjustmentleverto change the cuttingheightof the mower.Tochangethe height or moist grass, the rear...

  • Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower

    Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Recoil Starter Mower Starter !! il ¸¸¸¸¸ Rope Cutting Height Ad ustment Lever (if equipped) WARNING Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions and warnings on the machine and Chute in this manual before Deflector operating.
  • Page 9 ,/+, "_ UsingYour Lawn Mower Be surethe lawnisclearof stones,sticks, wire,or other objectswhichcoulddamagethe lawnmoweror the ¢//'1 engine.Suchobjectscould be accidentlythrown bythe mowerin anydirectionand cause seriouspersonalinjury to the operatorand others. WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove Your LaWn wire from the spark plug, thor- oughly inspectthe mower for any damage, and repair the damage...

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    Engine 1. Referto the separateeng=ne manualfor engine maintenanceinstructions. 2. Maintainengine oil as instructed in the separate enginemanualpackedwith yourunit. Readand follow Lubricatethese Maintenance instructionscarefully. points before reassembly. Undernormalconditionsserviceair cleaneras instructedin the separateengine manualpackedwith yourunit. Cleanevery few hoursunderextremely dustyconditions. Poorengineperformanceand floodingusuallyindicatesthat the air cleanershouldbe i ii _i i serviced•...
  • Page 11 Off-Season Storage The followingstepsshouldbe takento prepareyour lawn mowerfor storage. 1. Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin the lubricationinstructions. 2. Wedo not recommendthe useof a pressurewasher or gardenhoseto cleanyour unit. 3. Referto engine manualfor correctengine storageinstructions. 4. Coatmower'scutting bladewith chassisgreaseto preventrusting. 5. Storemowerin a dry, cleanarea. Do notstore nextto corrosivematerials,such as fertilizer.
  • Page 12 Problem Cause Remedy Enginefails to start I 1. Blade controlhandledisengaged• 1. Engagebladecontrolhandle• 2. Sparkplug wiredisconnected• 2. Connectwireto spark plug, 3. Fueltank emptyor stalefuel. 3, Filltank with clean,freshgasoline• 4. Enginenot primed• 4. Referto enginemanual• 5. Faultyspark plug. 5. Clean,adjustgap,or replace• 6. Blockedfuel line. 6.
  • Page 13 MTD. Duringthe period of the warranty, the exclusive remedyis repair or replacement of the productas set forth above.
  • Page 15 PART N ° DE N ° DE PIECE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 17032A Charniere de deflecteur Chute Hinge 17098 Attache Hinge Clip 682-3064 Handle Bracket Assembly Support de guidon CD 682-3065 Handle Bracket Assembly Support de guidon CG 687-02048 Deck Assembly 22" Plateau de coupe de 22 po 687-02051 Lever Ass'y (includes ref.