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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty OPER roR's Push Mower m Model 08M MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-03762 (December 2 0,2007)
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Page 2: Customer Support
Choose from options below: Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 Write us at MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019... -
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 AverageUsefulLife According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), internal combustion engine and should not be used ARNING: This machine is equipped with an this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 140 on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush... - Page 7 Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... ¢N 15 ° Usethis page as a guide to determine slopeswhere you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
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Page 8: Contents Of Carton
AssembJy & Set-Up Contents of Carton One Lawn Mower One Bottle of Oil One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual One Mulching Baffle (If Equipped) HandJe Assembly Perform the following sequence for the handle setup: NOTE:This lawn mower is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. - Page 9 If satisfied with the height of the handle, tighten the star Position the recoil starter by following the steps below: knobs at the ends of the lower handle shown in Fig. 3-3. Hold the blade control against the upper handle. For convenience of operation, you may adjust the handle Slowly pull the starter rope out of the engine.
- Page 10 MulchingBaffle(If Equipped) Adjustments If your mower is equipped with an optional mulching CuttingHeight baffle, install it on the right side of the deck. Follow the sequence indicated here. Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the cutting height of the mower.
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Page 11: Controls And Features
Controls a nd Features Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Lever (one at each wheel) Mulching Baffle 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. -
Page 12: 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 13: Maintenance And Adjustments
Maintenance& Adjustments Maintenance Follow the Engine Maintenance section for lubrication schedule and instruction for engine lubrication. General Recommendations DeckCare Always observe safety rules when performing Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent maintenance. build-up of grass clippings or other debris. -
Page 14: 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 15: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start Blade control disengaged. Engage blade control. Spark plug boot disconnected. Connect w_re to spark boot. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). -
Page 16: Engine Operation
EngineOperation Fuel Cap Air Cleaner Grip Oil Drain Spark Plug Mumer Figure 10-1 Pre-Operation Check 0il 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 17: 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 18: 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 off the 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 are described... -
Page 19: Air Cleaner Service
AirCleanerService Oil Service Check oil level regularly. Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; more often if used in extremely Be sure correct oil level is maintained. Check every five dusty conditions. -
Page 20: 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 21: 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 22 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 24 Moclel 0 8M...
- Page 25 Model08M Part Number Description Description Part Number Ref. I Ref. 736-0270 710-1205 Bell Washer, .265 ID x .75 OD Eye Bolt 710-0216 720-0279 Screw, 3/8-16 x .75 Wing Nut 747-1161A Blade Control Handle 738-1173 Shoulder Screw 749-1092A 734-1987 Rear Wheel, 8 x 1.8, Bar Upper Handle 682-3064 746-04300...
- Page 26 EngineModel - 1P65...
- Page 27 Engine Model - 1P65 I Part Number Description 951-10337 Fuel Tank 951-10336 Flywheel Shroud 951-10335 Rubber Fuel Tank Mounting Washer 951-10334 Oil Filler Tube Assembly 951-10333 Dipstick Assembly 951-10406 Cylinder Head Complete 951-10407 Short Block Assembly 951-10320 Stop Switch and Brake Assembly 951-10319 Recoil Spring and Pulley Assembly 951-10314...
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- Page 30 MTD. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youare responsible for the performance of the requiredmaintenancelistedin yourOwner'sManual.MTD recommends that you retainall your receiptscoveringmaintenances on yoursmall off-roadengine,but MTDcan notdenywarrantysolely for the lack of receiptsor for yourfailureto ensurethe performanceto all scheduledmaintenance. As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youshouldhoweverbe awarethat MTDmaydenyyour warrantycoverageif yoursmall off-roadengineor part hasfaileddue to abuse,neglect,impropermaintenance or unapprovedmodifications.
- Page 31 (8)Throughout the engine's warranty period defined inSubsection (a)(2), MTD will m aintain asupply ofwarranted parts s ufficient tomeet the expected demand forsuch parts. (9)Any replacement part m ay b eused i nthe performance...
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Page 32: Limited Warranty
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer. respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited d.