This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower, it wiil help you assemble, prepare, and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Slope Gauge ............Troubleshooting ..........Safe Operation Practices ........
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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.
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.
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This OperatorsManualcoversa rangeof product specifications for variousmodels.Characteristics and fea- turesdiscussedand/orillustratedin this manualmay not be applicableto all models.MTDLLCreservesthe right to changeproductspecifications, d esigns,and equipment withoutnotice and withoutincurringobligation. 1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhich may be between upperand lowerhandles. a. Pull up and backon upperhandleas shownin Figure3-1.Makecertain the lowerhandleis seated securelyintothe handle mountingbrackets.
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Followstepsbelowto assemblethe grasscatcher (if needed).Makecertain bag is turnedrightside out beforeassembling(warninglabelwill be on the outside). a. Placebag overframe sothat its black plasticside is at the bottom. Setupand b. Slip plasticchannelof grass bagoverhooks on the frame,Figure3-5.All the plasticchannelsexcept ustment centertop of bagattachfrom outsideof bag. c.
Know Your Lawn Mower _======= B lade Control RecoilStarter======_ _ i_iii_iI_ iiiiii_ii_ _ i_: i_ GrassCatcher======_ CuttingHeightAdjustment Levers(front and rear,for eachwheel) The bladecontrolis a Mulch Plug i safetydevice.DO NOT i bypass its operations. Side DischargeChute i Use extremecarewhen handling gasoline. Gasolineis extremely Figure4-1:The maincomponentson the mower.
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Starting Engine WARNING:Be sure no one otherthan the operatorisstandingnear the lawn mower whilestartingengineor operating mower.Never run engineindoorsor in enclosed,poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaustcontainscarbon monoxide, an odorlessand deadly gas. Keep hands,feet, hair and looseclothing awayfrom any movingpartson engine and lawn mower. Follow the set of instructionspertainingto your unit.
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Deck Care Cleanundersideof the mowerdeck after eachuse to preventbuild-upof grass clippingsor otherdebris. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wire. Draingasolinefrom lawn mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthe gas cap. 2. Tip mowersothat it restson the housing.Keepthe sidewith the air cleanerfacingup. Hold mowerfirmly. ARNING:Nevertip the mowermorethan 90° in any direction and do not leave the mower tipped for any length of time.
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Blade Care ,_IL WARNING:When removingthe cutting blade for sharpeningor replacement, protectyour handswith a pairof heavygloves or use a heavyrag to hold the blade. Periodically inspect t he bladeadapterfor cracks, especiallyif youstrikea foreignobject. Replacewhen Maintaining necessary.Followthe stepsbelowfor blade service. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug.Turn moweron itsside makingsurethat the air filter and the carburetorare up.
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Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to Start ade controldisengagedl b!adecontro!, 21 spark plug Wir e disconnected• connect wire to spark p!ug• 31 Fueltank empty OrStalefuel• Ell!tank Wit h clean,!resh gasoline• 4. Enginenot pr reed. Primeengine as instructedin 'fOperat, ingyour Lawn Mowei! I , 5: Faultyspark pug Clean, adjustgap, or replace.
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