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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 isequippedwithan 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 sparkarresterisused,it shouldbe maintainedineffectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveisrequiredbylaw
(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.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
FORMNO.769-00901B
01/24/2006

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  • Page 1 If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbe maintainedineffectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveisrequiredbylaw (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. PRINTEDIN U.S.A FORMNO.769-00901B MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 01/24/2006...

  • Page 2: Customer Support

    This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web site, to obtain assistance from the Customer Support Department, or when MTD LLC contacting an authorized service dealer. P.O= BOX...
  • Page 3 Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... >:. also 15° t"b...
  • Page 4 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: Operation

    19.Shut the engine off andwait untilthe bladecomesto a 7. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipesand othersources completestop before removingthe grasscatcheror unclog- of ignition. ging the chute. 8. Neverfuel machineindoorbecauseflammablevapors will The cuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after accumulatein the area. the engine is shut off. Neverplaceany part of the bodyin 9.

  • Page 6: Loose Parts

    Loose Parts Cartoncontentsinclude: w heels,handles(upper & lower), bladecontrolhandle,chute deflector,and a hardware pack.Be certain to removeall looseparts beforediscardingthecarton. Forconvenience of assembly,identifyand separatethe piecesin the hardwarepack accordingto Figure3-1 below.A set of adjustablewrencheswill be needed for assembly. Adjustment Referenceto right, left front, or back of the lawn mower is from the operating position only, unless otherwise...

  • Page 7: Attaching The Handles

    Spark Plug Wire Blade Control *blade control may Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom the spark plugand Handle* 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 handleattached,Figure3-2.

  • Page 8: Attaching Wheels

    Attaching Blade Control If the bladecontrolhandlebecame displacedeitherduring Curve, E., shippingor duringassembly,reassemble it now.If the bladecontrolhandleisfirmlyin place,youmayproceedto thenext step. 1. Insertthe curvedend of the bladecontrol handleinto the righthole,StepA Figure3-5. Squeezethe handle in and insertthe straightend of the bladecontrol handleintothe left hole of the upperhandle,StepB Figure3-5.
  • Page 9 1. Align the holeson the chutedeflectorwith the corresponding holeson thedeck. 2. Securewith self-tappingscrewsand bell washers ..; ..•..from undersideof the deck and up throughthe chute deflector,Figure3-9. Attaching Recoil Starter NOTE:Usethe hardwarein Group 6 to securethe recoil starter. Figure 3-8:Install t hewheels. iMPORTANT: 1.
  • Page 10 Adjustments Handle Height lways stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against Forconvenienceof operating,you mayadjust the handle engine before performing heightasfollows: adjustments. 1. Removethestarter ropefrom the ropeguide. 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 Handle Your LaWn Recoil Starter Height Adjustment Lever(front and rear) WARNING ChuteDeflector This blade con|rol is a _afety device. Do not bypass its operations. Figure 4-1: T hemaincomponents onthemower. (Model 0 34D shown) Use extreme care Now that youhaveassembledyour lawnmower,it's importantto becomeaquaintedwith its controlsand features.

  • Page 13: Starting Engine

    iiiii iii! i i ii! ii iii i i il ! Using Your Lawn Mower mowercan result in foreign objects being ARNING:The operationof any lawn Be surethe lawnisclearof stones,sticks, wire,or other thrownintothe eyes,whichcan damage objectswhichcoulddamagethe lawnmoweror the youreyesseverely.Alwayswearsafety glasses engine.Suchobjectscould be accidentlythrown bythe whileoperatingthe mower or whileperformingany mowerin anydirectionand cause seriouspersonalinjury adjustments or repairson it.

  • Page 14: Cleaning The Mower

    Cleaning the Mower Cleanundersideof the mowerdeck after eachuse to Recommendations preventbuild-upof grass clippingsor otherdebris. • Alwaysobservesafety ruleswhen performing maintenance work. ARNING:Nevertip the mowermore than 90° in any directionand do not leavethe mower Thewarrantyon this lawnmowerdoesnot cover tipped for any length of time. Oil can draininto the itemsthat havebeen subjectedto operatorabuse upper part of the enginecausinga starting problem.

  • Page 15: Off-Season Storage

    3, Removebladeand adapterfrom the crankshaft, Off-Season Storage Figure5-2. The followingstepsshouldbe takento prepareyour lawn 4, The bladecan be sharpenedwith a file or on a grind- mowerfor storage. ing wheel. Donot attemptto sharpenthe bladewhile • Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughly as describedin it is still on the mower.Whensharpeningthe blade, the lubricationinstructions.
  • Page 16 Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to Start i. Blade controldisengaged. Engage biadecontrol spark p!ug wiredisconnected: conBect Wireto Sparkp!ug_ 3. Fueltank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fi Itank with clean,fresh gasoline. 4. Enginenot choked. 4. Choke engineas instructedinthe OPe[atingYOU[ L awn Mower section• 5: Faultyspark p ug Clean, adjustgap, or replace.
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  • Page 19 710-1205 EyeBolt 720-0279 Wing Nut 747-1161A BladeControlHandle 749-1092A UpperHandle 746-0957 BladeControlCable-37.25 inch 746-0946 BladeControlCable- 48.25 inch 746-1130 BladeControlCable- 40.00 inch 749-04037 LowerHandle 725-0157 CableTie 787-01097 DeckAssembly22-inch 710-0654A TTScrew3/8-16x 1.0 _FACTORY PARTS 10 748-0376C BiadeAdapter To order replacement 11 742-0642A StandardBiade22-inch parts,call 1-800-800-7310 or visit us on the webat 12 736-0524B BladeBell Support...

  • Page 20: Limited Warranty

    To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, lasts,sothe aboveexclusionsor limitations m aynot 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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