Mtd self-propelled mower illustrated parts (12 pages)
Summary of Contents for MTD 12A-263F800
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If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. For USCustomers: MTDLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND, O HIO44136-0019 772C0797 PRINTEDIN U.S.A. For CanadianCustomers: MTD Products Ltd.,P.O.Box 1386,KITCHENER, O NTARIO N2G4J1 10/15/2005...
You can locate the model plate by CLEVELAND, OH 44136 standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear MTD LLC MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED of the deck. KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1 USA-www.mtdproducts.com 1-800-800-7310 CAN-www.mtdcanada.com...
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emit chemicalsknownto Stateof Californiato causecancerand birthdefectsor otherreproduc- WARNING:EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certainvehiclecomponentscontainor tive harm. DANGER:This machinewas builtto be operatedaccordingto the rulesfor safeoperationin this manual.As with anytype of powerequipment,carelessness or erroron the partof the operatorcan result in seriousinjury.This i¸¸i :/ machineis capableof amputatinghandsand feet and throwingobjects.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin seriousinjuryor death.
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8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors will accumulateinthe area. 1. Mowacrossthe face of slopes; neverup anddown. Exerciseextremecaution when changingdirectionon 9. Neverremovegas cap or add fuel whilethe engineis slopes. hot or running. Allow engineto cool at least two minutes beforerefueling. 2. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks, hiddenobjects,or bumpswhich can causeyouto slip or trip.
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ground the spark plug wire as ARNING: Disconnect and instructed in the separate engine manual. 1. Thechute deflectoron your mowermaybe held in an set.pand uprightpositionbya block for shippingpurposesonly. This shippingblock mustbe removed and discarded beforethe moweris putinto operation.See Figure1. a. Pull thechute deflectorup towardsengine. b.
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5. RopeguideSetupas follows,see Figure5: a. Holdthe bladecontrolagainstthe upper handle. PositionA. b. Slowlypull starterropeout of engine.PositionB. c. Slip starterrope intothe ropeguide. PositionC. d. Tighten ropeguide wingnut. PositionD. NOTE: All wheels must Figure 5 be in the same height of cut. Eachwheelhasa heightadjustmentleverto change the cuttingheightof the mower.Tochangethe height When cutting in heavy of cut, squeezeadjusterlevertowardthe wheel,...
Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Handle Drive Control Handle Your Lawn Recoil Starter Mower WARNING Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions and warnings on the machine and Mulching Baffle Height Adjustment in this manual before Levers operating. Chute Deflector Figure 8 This blade control mechanism is a...
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Using Your Lawn Mower Be surethe lawnis clearof stones,sticks, wire,or other objectswhichcoulddamagethe lawnmoweror the engine.Suchobjectscould be accidentlythrown bythe mowerin anydirectionand cause seriouspersonalinjury to the operatorand others. Operating WARNING: if you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from the spark plug, thor- oughly inspectthe mower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating...
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Cleantheengine regularlywith a cloth or brush. Keepthe coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea) clean to permitproperair circulationwhich is essentialto engineperformanceand life. Be certain to removeall Lubricate grass,dirt and combustible debrisfrom mufflerarea. these points Deck before reasembly. Theundersideof the mowerdeck shouldbe cleanedafter eachuseto preventa buildupof grass clippings,leaves, dirt or other matter.If this debrisis allowedto accumulate, it will invite rust and corrosion,and maypreventproper mulching.
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Figure 11 WA=.I.G Drive Belt Removal And Replacement Figure 12 1. Drainthe fueltank or placea pieceof plasticbeneath the capto preventgasolineleakage. When removing the 2. Toget easieraccess to the belt,just securelyplace cutting blade or belt, the moweron raisedblocks. protect your hands 3.
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Problem Cause Remedy Enginefails to start BladeControlhandle disengaged. !. Engagebladecontrol handlel 2. Spark plug wire disconnected, connect wireto SpaA plugl Fueltank emptyor stale fuei. & Filltank Withcleanl fresh gasolinel Enginenot primed Referto engine manual & FaUitY sparkp ugl clean adjustgaP oi replacel Bockedfue 61 ceaniue iinel Shooting...
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MTD. Duringthe period of the warranty, the exclusive remedyis repair or replacement of the productas set forth above.
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PART N ° DE N ° DE DESCRIPTION PIECE DESCRIPTION Drive Control Handle 747-1214 Poignee de commande d'embrayage de I'entrafnment Blade Control Handle 747-1161A Poignee de commande de la lame 746-1114 Blade Control Cable 50.56" Lg. C&ble de commande de la lame 50,56 po de Ig.
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