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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Self Propelled Mower m Model Series 260 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-04533 (November11,2008)
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Page 2: Serial Number
Choose from the options below: Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7:310 or (330) 220-468:3 Write us at MTD LLC • RO. Box :3611:31 • Cleveland, OH • 441:36-0019... -
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 SparkArrestor Notice Regarding Emissions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) internal combustion engine and should not be used are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, ARNING: This machine is equipped with an...
- Page 7 Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting assemble and operate...
- Page 8 Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... or a fencepost ' FOldo, diine "o --Lepre_n tsa15 o 15 ° Usethis page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not operate your lawn mower...
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Page 9: Assembly And Setup
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton One Lawn Mower One Bottle of Oil One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual One Engine Operator's Manual One Mulching Baffle Handle Assembly Perform the following sequence for handle setup: NOTE:This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. - Page 10 If satisfied with height of handle, tighten wing nuts The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper at the 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 11 Mulching Baffle Adj.strnents 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...
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Page 12: Controls And Features
Controls a nd Features Control Drive Control Recoil Starter Mulching ....Bame Cutting Height Adjustment Levers Figure 4-1 RecoU Starter 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. behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit. -
Page 13: 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 14: 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 accompanying engine manual 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 15 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 16 Lift mower to access belt from underside of mower. Slide Off-Season Storage belt off of engine pulley and a round 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...
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start Blade control disengaged. Engage blade control. Spark plug boot disconnected. Connect wire to spark boot. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). - Page 18 Problem Cause Remedy Uneven cut 1. Wheels not positioned correctly. 1. Place all four wheels in same height position (if equipped with individual height adjusters). 2. Dull blade. 2. Sharpen or replace blade. SECTION 8 -- TROUBLESHOOTING...
- Page 20 ModelSeries 260 _'\\\...
- Page 21 ModelSeries 260 Part Number Description I Part Number Description 731-04636 747-1214 Drive Control Transmission Cover (Yellow) 748-04016A 747-1161 A-0637 Blade Control Blade Adapter 746-1113 Control Cable - 37.75" 942-0742A 22" Mulching Blade 746-1114 Control Cable - 50.56" 736-0524B Blade Bell Support 710-1044 746-04204 Drive Control...
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Page 24: Limited Warranty
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,...
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