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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Push Mower m Moclel Series 020 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-04525 (November 1 0,2008)
- Page 2 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...
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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.
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Page 6: Spark Arrestor
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
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 Lawn Mower Operator's Manual One Engine Operator's Manual One Hardware Pack Four Wheels One Upper & Lower Handle One Blade Control One Chute Deflector One Bottle of Oil ffardware Pack Group1 Qty. - Page 10 Secure the lower handle to the deck using the hex screws, Assembly shoulder screws, and flange lock nuts. See Fig. 3-2. NOTE:This lawn mower is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up the gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine manual BEFORE operating...
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Page 11: Control Cable
Wheels NOTE: Use the hardware in Group 3 to complete the following steps. The holes in the deck provide three cutting heights. corresponding holes when attaching all four wheels (i.e. for the lowest cutting position, assemble each wheel at the highest hole on the deck). -
Page 12: Starter Rope
Attach the eye bolt to the upper handle and loosely thread SecuringControl Cable the lock nut on to secure it. Do NOT tighten. See Fig. 3-8. NOTE: Use the hardware in Group 6 to complete the following With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, steps. -
Page 13: Controls And Features
Controls a nd Features Recoil Starter Figure 4-1 Recoil S tarter 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. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the unit. -
Page 14: 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 15: Maintenance And Adjustments
Maintenance& Adjustments DeckCare Maintenance Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent General Recommendations build-up of grass clippings or other debris. Follow steps below Always observe safety rules when performing for this job. maintenance. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from lawn mower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. -
Page 16: Blade Care
Service Blade Care excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. It ARNING: An unbalanced blade will cause WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for may cause damage to mower and could break sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with causing personal injury. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start Blade control disengaged. Engage blade control. Connect wire to spark boot. Spark plug boot disconnected. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). - Page 18 ModelSeries 020...
- Page 19 ModelSeries 020 Part Number Description Ref, I 710-0654A Hex Ind. Washer Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0 787-01602-0638 Cutting Deck, 20" - Red 787-01602-0709 Cutting Deck, 20" - Green 749-04037 Lower Handle 749-1092A-0637 Upper Handle 747-1161A-0637 Control Handle (Bail) 731-0872B Rear Flap 17098P Hinge Clip 710-1044...
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Page 20: 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,...