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Safe Operation
Practices • Set-Up • Operation
• Maintenance
• Service • Troubleshooting
• Warranty
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Push Mower m Model 18M
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019
PrintedIn USA
FormNo.769-05750
(December 1 4,2009)

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Push Mower m Model 18M MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-05750 (December 1 4,2009)

  • Page 2: Customer Support

    Choose from the 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 • RO. 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: Slope Operation

    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: General Service

    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.

  • 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 i_ll WARNING: This machine is equipped with an are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline,...

  • 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 mm I SECTION 2 -- IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES...

  • Page 9: Assembly And Setup

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton One Lawn Mower One Grass Catcher One Bottle of Oil One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual One Side Discharge Chute Assembly NOTE:This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine manual BEFORE operating your mower.

  • Page 10: Grass Catcher

    Hold blade control against upper handle. Pull starter rope out of the engine. Release blade control handle. Slip starter rope into rope guide. Tighten wing nut. Insert post on cable ties into holes provided on the lower handle. Pull cable tie tight and trim excess. GrassCatcher Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher (if needed).

  • Page 11: Sidedischarge Chute

    SideDischarge Chute Adjustments To convert to side discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the unit, the rear mulch plug is removed, and rear discharge door is rear left wheel. See Fig. 3-8. closed.

  • Page 12: Controls And Features

    Controls a nd Features Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Grass Catche_ Side Discharge Chute Figure 4-1 Blade Control MulchingPlug The mulching plug is used for mulching purpose. Instead of The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the collecting the grass clippings...

  • Page 13: 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 14: Maintenance And Adjustments

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or motor oil). If wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate General Recommendations surface of the pivot arm and inner surface of the wheel with light oil. See Fig. 6-1. Always observe safety rules when performing Lubricate...

  • Page 15: Engine Care

    Engine Care NOTE: Refer to the engine operation and maintenance sections in this manual for detailed instructions. Maintain oil level. Service air cleaner every 100 hours or once a season under normal conditions. Clean more frequently under extremely dusty conditions. Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season.
  • Page 16 Service BladeCare Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil. Slide the blade adapter WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for onto the engine crankshaft. Place the blade on the adapter such that the side of the blade marked "Bottom" (or with sharpening or replacement,...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine runs erratic 1. Spark plug boot loose. 1. Connectand tighten spark plug boot. 2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 2. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Clear vent. 3. Ventin gas cap plugged.

  • Page 18: Engine Operation

    EngineOperation Fuel Cap Air Cleaner Starter- Grip OU Fill Spark Plug Mumer Figure 9-1 Pre-0perationCheck 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. Before starting engine, fill with oil.

  • Page 19: Starting The Engine

    Check 0il 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 l-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. 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 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: Replacement Parts

    Replacement P arts Part Number and Description Component 951-10292 Spark Plug 951-10298 Air Cleaner Kit ® 951-10300 Fuel Cap Assembly 951-10358 Fuel Filter 734-1988 Wheel (Front) 734-1987 Wheel (Rear) 731-04177 Side Discharge Chute 964-04134 Grass Bag 942-0739 Mulching Blade Phone (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 to order replacement parts or a complete...
  • Page 26 FEDERAL and/or C ALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTDConsumerGroupInc,the United StatesEnvironmental P rotectionAgency (EPA),and, forthose productscertifiedfor sale in the stateof California,the CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARB)are pleasedto explainthe emission(evaporativeand/or exhaust)controlsystem(ECS) warrantyon youroutdoor 2006 andlater smalloff-roadspark-ignitedengine andequipment(outdoorequipmentengine)In California,new outdoorequipmentengines mustbe designed,built and equippedto meetthe State'sstringentanti-smog standards(in otherstates, 1997andlater modelyear equipmentmustbe designed,built, and equippedto meet the U.S.
  • Page 27 WARRANTED PARTS: The repairor replacementof any warrantedpart otherwiseeligiblefor warrantycoveragemay be excludedfrom such warrantycoverageif MTDConsumerGroup Inc demonstratesthatthe outdoor equipmentengine has beenabused,neglected,or improperlymaintained,and thatsuch abuse, neglect,or impropermainte- nancewasthe direct causeof the needfor repairor replacementof the part. That notwithstanding, a ny adjustmentof a component t hat hasa factory installed, and properlyoperating,adjustmentlimitingdevice is still eligible for warrantycoverage.

  • Page 28: 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.
  • Page 29 Medidas importantes de seguridad • Configuraci6n • Funcionarniento • Mantenimiento • Servicio • Soluci6n de problemas • Garantia Podadora de Ernpuje m Modelo 18NI MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 FormularioNo.769-05750 Impresoen Estados UnidosdeAmerica (Diciembre 14,2009)

  • Page 30: Asistencia Al Cliente

    Elija entre las opciones que se presentan a continuaci6n: Visite nuestro sitioweb en www.mtdproducts.com Llame a un representante de Asistencia al Cliente al (800) 800-7310 6 (330) 220-4683 Escribanos a MTD LLC • RO. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...

  • Page 31: Medidas Importantes De Seguridad

    Medidasimportantesde seguridad ADVERTENCIA: La presencia de este s[mbolo indica que se trata de instrucciones importantes de seguridad que se deben respetar para evitar poner en peligro su seguridad personal y/o material y la de otras personas. Lea y siga todas las instrucciones de este manual antes de poner en funcionamiento esta m_quina.
  • Page 32 8. Noponga l as manos olos pies cerca delas piezas rotatorias 20. Nunca opere l acortadora sinlas guardas apropiadas, oenlatolva delacortadora. El c ontacto conlas cuchillas cubierta dedescarga, guarda para recorte, manija de puede p roducir laamputaci6n demanos ypies. control delacuchilla yotros d ispositivos deseguridad yprotecci6n ensulugar yfuncionando.

  • Page 33: Manejo Seguro De La Gasolina

    Ni os Nunca saque la tapa del gas ni agregue combustible mientras el motor est,1 caliente o en marcha. Deje que el Pueden ocurrir accidentes tr_igicos si el operador no est,1 atento motor se enfrie por Io menos dos minutos antes de volver a a la presencia de niflos.
  • Page 34 Nunca trate de ajustar una rueda o la altura de corte Nomodifique el motor mientras el motor est_ en marcha. Para evitar lesiones graves o la muerte, no modifique el motor Los componentes de la tolva para recorte, cubierta bajo ninguna circunstancia.

  • Page 35: Simbolos Deseguridad

    Simbolos DeSeguridad Esta p_igina representa y describe la seguridad los simbolos que pueden parecer en este producto. Lea, comprenda, y siga todas instrucciones de la m_iquina antes de intentar ensamblar y operar. LEA EL MANUAL(S) DEL OPERADOR Lea, comprenda, y siga todas instrucciones en el manual (manuales) antes de operar el prod ucto.
  • Page 36 SECCION '_ -- JV_EDIDAS IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD...

  • Page 37: Contenido De Ia Caja

    Montajey Configuraci6n Contenido de ia caja Una Podadora Uno Botella del Aceite Uno Colector de C_sped Uno Manual de Operador Montaje NOTA: Esta unidad se envia sin gasolina ni aceite en el motor. Llene con gasolina y aceite como se indica en las instrucciones que se incluyen en el manual de motor adjunto ANTES de poner en funcionamiento...
  • Page 38 Sostenga el control de la cuchilla contra la manija superior. Jale lentamente la cuerda de arranque para sacarla del motor. Suelte el control de la cuchilla. Deslice la cuerda de arranque en la guia. Ajuste la tuerca mariposa. Asegure los cables a la manija inferior utilizando la uni6n del cable.
  • Page 39 ADVERTENCIA: Nunca opere la podadora Ajustes menos que los ganchos del colector de c_sped est_n firmemente asentados en Ins ranuras de los La palanca de ajuste de altura de corte se ubica pot encima de la rueda izquierda trasera, Figura 3-8. montajes de la m_nsula de la manija y la puerta de...
  • Page 40 Controles Y Caracter sticas Control de cuchilla Arrancador de retroceso Palanca de ajuste de altura Colector de C_sped Canal de Descarga Lateral Clavija abono Figura 4=1 Control de Cuchiila Colectorde C_sped El colector de c_sped, Iocalizado en el reverso del cortac_sped, El control de la cuchilla est_ unido a la manija superior.
  • Page 41 Funcionamiento Encendido dei Motor ADVERTENCIA: Asegurese que ninguna persona aparte del operador permanezca cerca de la podadora mientras arranca el motor u opera la misma. Nunca encienda un motor en espacios cerrados o en una zona con poca ventilaci6n. escape del motor contiene mon6xido de carbono, un gas inodoro...

  • Page 42: Mantenimiento Y Ajustes

    Mantenimiento Y Ajustes Mantenimiento Lubrique las ruedas por Io menos una vez por temporada con aceite ligero o aceite para motor. Sin embargo, si las Recomendadones6enerales ruedas se quitan pot cualquier raz6n, debe lubricar superficie del brazo giratorio y la superficie interna de la Respete siempre...
  • Page 43 Cuidados para el motor NOTA: Refi_rase a las secciones de mantenimiento y operaci6n de motor en este manual para instrucciones detalladas. Verifique el nivel de aceite. Limpie el filtro de aire cada 25 horas en condiciones normales de uso. Limpie a intervalos de pocas horas cuando haya mucho...
  • Page 44 Servido Cuidadode ia CuchUla Lubrique el cig0eEal del motor y la superficie interna del adaptador de la cuchilla con aceite ligero. Deslice el ADVERTENCIA: Cuando saque la cuchilla de corte adaptador de la cuchilla sobre el cig0eEal del motor. Instale la cuchilla con el lado marcado "Bottom"...

  • Page 45: Soluci6N De Problemas

    Soluci6n deproblemas Problema Causa Remedio El motor funciona 1. El cable de la bujia est,1 flojo. 1. Conecte y ajuste el cable de la bujia. manera err_itica 2. La linea del combustible est,1 tapada o el 2. Limpie la linea del combustible; Ilene el combustible es viejo.
  • Page 46 Remedio Causa Problema Demasiada vibraci6n Cuchilla floja o desequilibrada. 1. Apriete la cuchilla y el adaptador. Equilibre cuchilla. Cuchilla abollada. 2. Consulte a un distrJbuJdorautorizado. Corte desigual 1. La posici6n de las ruedas no es correcta. 1. Coloque las cuatro ruedas en la misma posici6n de altura (de ser equipado ajustadores de altura individuales).

  • Page 47: Funcionamiento Demotor

    Funcionamiento deMotor Tap6n de combustible _urador de aire Ernpu6adura del arranque Tap6n de llenado de aceite Tubo de drenaje Bujia de encencliclo Silenciaclor Figura 9-1 (ontrol Previoal Fundonamiento Recomendaciones Sobreel Aceite IMPORTANTE: Este motor se despacha sin gasolina ni aceite en el motor.
  • Page 48 Verifiqueel Nivel de Combustible Antes de sacar la tapa para cargar combustible, limpie alrededor. Llene el tanque hasta aproximadamente 1 pulgada debajo de la parte m_s baja del cuello para permitir la expansi6n del combustible. Tenga cuidado de no Ilenar en exceso. IMPORTANTE:Antes de cargar, deje que el motor se enfrie 2 minutos.

  • Page 49: Mantenimiento Demotor

    Mantenimiento deMotor La inspeccidn y los ajustes peri6dicos del motor son esenciales si se desea mantener un alto nivel de desempe_o. el mantenimiento. Para evitar una puesta en marcha ADVERTENCIA: Apague el motor antes de realizar mantenimiento regular tambi_n garantizar_ una prolongada accidental, desconecte la funda de la bujia.
  • Page 50 Mantenimientodei aceite NOTA: Elimine el aceite del motor usado de la manera que sea compatible con el medio ambiente. Sugerimos que Io Inspeccione el nivel de aceite regularmente. coloque en un recipiente sellado y Io Ileve a la estaci6n servicio local para su recuperaci6n. No Io tire a la basura o Aseg0rese de que se mantenga...
  • Page 51 Mida la separaci6n de bujia con un calibrador. Corrija de set Mantenimientode Bujia necesario torciendo el electrodo lateral. Vea la fig. 10-4. La separaci6n debe establecerse en 0,030 pulg. bujia de encendido. NO de arranque al motor si no ADVERTENCIA: NO pruebe la chispasi no est_ la est_ la bujia de encendido.
  • Page 52 Servicio conFUtrode Combustible Aimacenarniento El filtro de combustible no puede set limpiado y debe set Los motores almacenados entre 30 y 90 dias tienen sustituido una vezal aho o cada 100 horas de operaciones; m_s a ser tratados con un estabilizador de gasolina y los motores almacenaron m_s de 90 dias necesitan...
  • Page 53 Adem_,sde los otros t_rminos y las condiciones de la garantia consulte su Manual del Operador) -- faita de drenaje del sistema iimitada que rigen para su nueva cortadora, MTD LLC ("MTD") por de combustible anterior a cualquier periodo sin uso superior a tres ia presente garantiza que el motor de ia cortadora arrancar_, cuando meses.
  • Page 54 30 dias. Si tiene alguna preguntarespectode lacobertura de la garantia, p6ngaseen contactocon el Departamento del ServicioT@nicode MTDConsumerGroupInc. al telefono1-800-800-7310 o pot correoelectr6nico en http://support.mtd products.com COBERTURA DE LA GARANTJA DE EMISIONES GENERALES:...
  • Page 55 Dicho uso no reducir_ las obligaciones de garantia de MTD C onsumer Group Inc. 10. No sepodr_n usar piezas adicionales nimodificadas que no esten exentas de acuerdo con elDepartamento delos Recursos del Aire (Air R esources Board).
  • Page 56 MTD para su uso con el (los) producto(s) incluido(s) en este manual consu identificacibn. Ninguna otra garantfa expresa, oral o anularA la garantfa en Io que respecta a esos da_os.

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