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MTD 030 Series Operator's Manual

MTD 030 Series Operator's Manual

22-inch rotary mower
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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
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22=inch Rotary Mower-
Model Series 030
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY
RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit is equippedwithan 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.
FORMNO.769-00901C
PRINTEDIN U.S.A
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHiO 44136-0019
11/16/2006

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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. FORMNO.769-00901C PRINTEDIN U.S.A MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 11/16/2006...

  • Page 2: Customer Support

    Serial Number model plateprovidedto the right. You can locate the model plate by standing at the operatingposition and lookingdown at the rear of the deck. This information MTD LLC will be necessaryto use the manufacturer'sweb P.O. 361131 site, to obtain assistancefrom the CustomerSup-...
  • Page 3 Sight and h01dthis levelwith a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... >:. or a fence post ::>., fine (repros erlts a 75o o9 .oo -_ o _ 15°...

  • Page 4: General Operation

    WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.

  • Page 5: Slope Operation

    19.Shutthe engine off and waituntil the bladecomesto a 6. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipesand othersources completestop beforeremovingthe grasscatcheror unclog- of ignition. ging the chute. 7. Neverfuel machineindoorbecauseflammablevapors will The cutting bladecontinuesto rotatefora few secondsafter accumulatein the area. the engine is shut off. Neverplace any partof the body in 8.

  • Page 6: Loose Parts

    Loose Parts Cartoncontentsinclude:wheels,handles(upper & lower), bladecontrol,chute deflector,and a hardwarepack. Be certainto removeall looseparts beforediscardingthe carton.Forconvenienceof assembly,identifyand separatethe piecesin the hardwarepack accordingto Figure3-1 below.A set of adjustablewrencheswill be neededfor assembly. Adjustment Referenceto right, left, front, or back of the lawn moweris from the operating position only, unless otherwise stated.

  • Page 7: Attaching The Handles

    Spark Plug Wire *blade Control Disconnectspark plugwirefrom the spark plugand control may be detached groundit againstthe engine.If engineis equippedwith a rubberboot,attach rubberbootto a bolton the engine. This will preventthe enginefrom firingduring assembly. Attaching The Handles The lowerhandlehastwo flat endswith threeholeseach, one small and two large.The upperhandlehas indented endswith one holeand mayhavethe bladecontrol attached.See Figure3-2.

  • Page 8: Securing The Cable

    Attaching Blade Control Straight End If the bladecontrolbecamedisplacedeitherduringshipping or duringassembly, r eassemble it now.If the bladecontrol is firmlyin place,youmay proceedto thenext step. 1. Insertthe curvedend of the bladecontrol intothe right hole.See StepA, Figure3-5. Squeezethe handlein i i I and insert thestraightend of the bladecontrol intothe left holeof the upper handle.See Step B, Figure3-5.
  • Page 9 Attaching Wheels NOTE:Usethe hardwareinGroup4 to securethe wheels. 1. Placethe moweron blocksup off of the ground. 2. Placethe largertwo wheelson the rear pivotarm axles and securewith the flangedlocknuts.See Figure3-8. 3. Repeatwith the two smallerwheelson thefront pivot arm axles.See Figure3-8. 4. Removeblocksand put the moweron ground. Attaching Chute Deflector NOTE:Usethe hardwareinGroup5 to securethe chute...

  • Page 10: Cutting Height

    Adjustments Handle Height ARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground Forconvenienceof operating,you mayadjust the handle against engine before performing heightasfollows: 1. Removethestarter ropefrom the ropeguide. adjustments. 2. Removethestar knobsshownin Figure3-12and Cutting Height removethe lowerhandles. Eachwheelhasa heightadjustmentleverto changethe 3. Positioneach handlebracketstud into theappropriate cuttingheightof the mower.
  • Page 11 NOTES...

  • Page 12: Know Your Lawn Mower

    Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Levers(one at eachwheel) WARNING This blade control is a safety device. Do not bypass its operations. Use extreme care Figure 4-1 :Themaincomponents onthemower. when handling gasoline.Gasoline is Now that youhaveassembledyour lawnmower,it's importantto becomeacquainted with its controlsand features. extremely flammable and the vapors are Blade Control...
  • Page 13 mowercan result in foreign objects being ARNING:The operationof any lawn thrownintothe eyes,whichcan damage youreyesseverely.Alwayswearsafety glasses whileoperatingthe mower or whileperformingany adjustments or repairson it. Starting Engine You r LaWn MoWer operatoris standingnearthe lawnmower WARNING:Be sure no one otherthan the whilestarting engineor operating mower. Neverrun engineindoorsor in encJosed, p oorly ventilatedareas.

  • Page 14: General Recommendations

    Lubrication Lubricatepivot pointson the bladecontrolat least once a seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrolmustoperate freelyin bothdirections.See Figure5-1. o Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith light oil (or motoroil). if wheelsare removed for any reason, lubricatesurfaceof the axle boltand innersurfaceof the wheelwith lightoil. See Figure5-1. o Lubricatethe torsionspringand pivot pointon the chutedeflectorperiodically with lightoil to preventrust.

  • Page 15: Blade Care

    Blade Care removing cutting WARNING:When blade for sharpeningor replacement, protect your handswith a pair of heavygloves or use a heavyrag to hold the blade. Maintaining Periodicallyinspect t he bladeadapterforcracks, especiallyif you strikea foreignobject.Replacewhen necessary. 1. Disconnectspark plug wirefrom spark plug.Turn moweron its sidemakingsurethat the air filter and thecarburetorare up.
  • Page 16 Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails tostart B!adeContr0i d isengaged, EngagebladeContr0 Spa[kplug Wiredisconnected. 2 connect wireto spark plugl 3: Fuel tank empty or staie fuel 31 Filltank Withcleanl fresh gasoiine: 4. Enginenot primed(if equippedwith Primeengine as instr,u, cted in operat_ primer)i ingYour Lawn Mower: 5.
  • Page 17 Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower WARNING Do NOT remove safe_y (or any)labels from mower for any reason,...
  • Page 18 iVlodel Series 030 WheelTreads K2 BarTread Bar Tread...
  • Page 19 Fief. Part No. Description 710-1205 EyeBolt 720-0279 Wing Nut 747-1161A BladeControlHandle 749-1092A UpperHandle 746-0957 BladeControlCable- 37.25inch 746-0946 BladeControlCable- 48.25inch 746-1130 BladeControlCable- 40.00inch 749-04037 LowerHandle 725-0157 CableTie 787-01097 DeckAssembly22-inch 710-0654A TT Screw3/8-16x 1.0 748-0376C BladeAdapter,#6 x 1.19, w /Star 748-04096 BladeAdapter,25ramx 1.19 To order replacement 742-0642A StandardBlade22-inch...

  • Page 20: Limited Warranty

    To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, lasts, sothe aboveexclusions or limitationsmaynot applyto you. or contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136- In no event shallrecoveryof any kindbe greaterthanthe amountof the 0019, or call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our purchasepriceof the productsold.Alterationof safety features of...

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