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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Push Mower m Model 02M MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-04382 (November19,2008)
- 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 ¢0 Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... or a fence post ¢3 ¢3 15 ° Usethis pageas a guideto determine slopeswhere youmay not operate safely. WARNING: Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes.
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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 Hardware Pack Four Wheels One Upper & Lower Handle One Blade Control One Chute Deflector Hardware Pack Group1 Qty. 2 Qty. 2 Group2 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 BladeControl 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 i_hlill WARNING: 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: Engine Operation
EngineOperation Fuel Cap Air Cleaner Grip OU Fill ..Primer Spark Plug Mumer Figure 10-1 Pre-Operation Check Oil Recommendations NOTE:This engine is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage and void the engine warranty. -
Page 19: Starting The Engine
Check Oil Level Check Fuel Level NOTE: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel. engine stopped. Fill tank to approximately 1-inch below lowest portion Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean. -
Page 20: Engine Maintenance
EngineMaintenance Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential if high level performance is to be maintained. Regular any maintenance. To prevent accidental start-up, ARNING: Shut offthe engine before performing disconnect the spark plug boot. maintenance will also ensure a long service life. The required service intervals and the kind of maintenance to be performed... -
Page 21: Air Cleaner Service
AirCleanerService Oil Service Check oil level regularly. Be sure correct oil level is maintained. Check every five solvents for cleaning the air cleaner element. A fire i_ll WARNING: Never use gasoline or low flash point hours or daily before starting engine. -
Page 22: Spark Plug Service
Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. Correct as SparkPlugService necessary by bending side electrode. See Fig. 10-4. The gap should be set to 0.030 in. plug removed. DO NOT crank engine with spark WARNING: DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed. -
Page 23: Fuel Filter Service
Fuel Filter Service Storage The fuel filter cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a Engines stored between 30 and 90 days need to be treated with year or every 100 operating hours; more often if run with old a gasoline stabilizer and engines... - Page 24 If the engine on your mower fails to conform to this limited fuels, lubricants, or additives. warranty, MTD will cover the cost of parts and labor associated with Special conditions or circumstances that normally require more any adjustments and/or repairs necessary to return your engine than two pulls to start, specifically: 1) First start-up following your to its warranted condition.
- Page 25 Notes...
- Page 26 Model02M...
- Page 27 Model02M Description Part Number Ref, 710-0654A Hex Ind. Washer Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0 787-01602-0638 Cutting Deck: 20" 749-04037 Lower Handle 749-I092A-0637 Upper Handle 747-I 161A-0637 Control Handle (Bail) 731-0872B Rear Flap 17098P Hinge Clip 710-I044 Screw, 3/8-24 x 1.5" 736-0524B Blade Bell Support 748-0376C Blade Adapter...
- Page 28 EngineModel- 1P61NO...
- Page 29 EngineModel - 1P61NO Rof] Part Number Description 951-I0337 Fuel Tank 951-10737 Spark Arrestor 951-10335 Rubber Fuel Tank Mounting Washer 951-10292 Spark Plug 951-10617 Dipstick Assembly 951-10743 Cylinder Head Assembly 951-10742 Short Block Assembly 951-10740 Stop Switch and Brake Assembly 951-10319 Recoil Spring and Pulley Assembly 951-10314 Push Rod Kit...
- Page 30 MTD. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youare responsible forthe performance of the requiredmaintenance listed in your Owner'sManual.MTD recommends that you retainall yourreceiptscoveringmaintenances on yoursmall off-roadengine,but MTDcan not denywarrantysolelyfor the lack of receiptsor foryour failureto ensurethe performanceto all scheduledmaintenance. As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youshouldhoweverbe awarethat MTDmaydenyyour warrantycoverageif yoursmall off-roadengine or part hasfaileddue toabuse, neglect,impropermaintenance or unapprovedmodifications.
- Page 31 (8)Throughout the engine's warranty period defined inSubsection (a)(2), MTD will m aintain a supply ofwarranted parts s ufficient tomeet the expected demand forsuch parts. (9)Any replacement part m ay b eused i ntheperformance...
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Page 32: Limited Warranty
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with b. 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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