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Operator's Manual
20" Rotary Mower
Model Series 020
IMPORTANT:
Read safety rules and instructions
carefully
before operating
equipment.
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered
or grass-covered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable
local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department,
P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
MTD LLC, P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10419B
(11/2003)
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- Page 1 Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. MTD LLC, P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019 FORM NO. 770-10419B PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Customer Support
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Customer Support Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Important Safe Operation Practices Troubleshooting Parts List Slope Gauge Setting Up Warranty Operating Your Lawn Mower FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. -
Page 3: Section 1: Important Safeoperation P Ractices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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 Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area. Slopes are amajor factor related toslip and fall a ccidents which can Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or result insevere injury. Operation onslopes requires extra c aution.
- Page 5 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE Iq I A CORNER OF A BUILDING >_ 15 ° WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could &...
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Page 6: Section 3: Setting Up
SECTION 3: SETTING UP NOTE: This operator's manual covers various models of mowers. Follow instructions pertaining to your unit only. L00s® Parts Once the carton is opened, you will find several loose parts like the wheels, handles, and chute deflector. A hardware pack is also included in the carton. - Page 7 Itta@inl Lower Handle Lift the rear of the deck and place it on a block securely. Place the lower handle, with the pointed end face down, over the deck and align the holes on the deck with the corresponding holes on the handle. Shoulder Install the hex screws, shoulder screws and flange nuts from group 4 of the hardware pack.
- Page 8 Attaching"Z" Fitting Hold the cable end near the left side of the upper handle and hook the "Z" end of the brake cable into the blade control handle from the inside to outside. See Figure 7A. SecuringBrake Cable Lower WARNING: The cable must be routed properly to avoid contact with all sharp edges Handle...
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Page 9: Section 4: Operating Y Our Lawnmower
SECTION 4: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNMOWER g owyo law Blade Control Handle Now that you have set up your lawn mower for operation, get aquainted with its controls and Upper Handle features. These are described below and illustrated in Figure 11. This knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest Recoil Starter potential. - Page 10 ARNING: 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. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower.
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Page 11: Section 5: Maintaining Your Lawnmower
SECTION 5: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER 88s® alSe88mmssdatis s • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed here. •... - Page 12 ARNING: pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are up.
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Page 13: Section 6: Troubleshooting
SECTION 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Engine fails to start Blade control handle disengaged. Engage blade control handle. Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line. Faulty spark plug. - Page 14 SECTION 7: PARTS LISTFORSERIES 020...
- Page 15 Series020 Part No. Part Description 710-0654A Hex Ind. Washer Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0 Cutting Deck: 20" 782-0048 749-04037 Lower Handle 749-1092A Upper Handle 747-1161A Control Handle (Bail) i731-0872A Rear Flap i17098 Hinge Clip 710-1044 Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5" Group 8 936-0524A Blade Belt Support 748-0376C...
- Page 16 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.