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MTD 11A-503A800 Operator's Manual

MTD 11A-503A800 Operator's Manual

22" rotary mower

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Safety • Setup • Adjustments • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting
• Parts Lists • Warranty
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22" Rotary Mower-
Model Series 500
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY
RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit is equippedwith an internal combustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush-
coveredor grass-covered land unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
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
772C0796
PRINTEDIN U.S.A.
For CanadianCustomers: MTD Products Ltd.,P.O.Box 1386,KITCHENER, O NTARIO N2G4J1
10/17/05

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Summary of Contents for MTD 11A-503A800

  • Page 1 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 772C0796 PRINTEDIN U.S.A. For CanadianCustomers: MTD Products Ltd.,P.O.Box 1386,KITCHENER, O NTARIO N2G4J1 10/17/05...
  • Page 2: Customer Support

    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 machine. KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1 USA-www.mtdproducts.com 1-800-800-7310 CAN-www.mtdcanada.com...
  • Page 3 Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... ,_------- or a corner of a building... >:. O... >., 15 °...
  • Page 4 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 il i¸¸i :/ machineis capableof amputatinghandsand feet and throwingobjects.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin seriousinjuryor death.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 WARNING: Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire as instructed in the separate engine manual. 1. Thechute deflectoron your mowermaybe held inan uprightpositionby a block for shippingpurposesonly. This shippingblock mustbe removed and discarded beforethe moweris putinto operation.See Figure1. ustments a. Pull thechute deflectorup towardsengine. b.
  • Page 7 5. Ropeguide Setupas follows,see Figure5: a. Holdthe bladecontrol againsttheupper handle. PositionA. b. Slowlypull starterrope out of engine.PositionB. c. Slip starterrope intothe rope guide.Tightenrope guidewing nut. PositionC. Installingthe rear wheels, a. Placethe rearof the mowerdeck on raised blocks. b. Removethe lock nutfrom the pivotarm as- sembly(on selectmodels,these maybe included separatelyin a plasticbag),slidewheel, with hollowsidein, ontopivot armand securewith lock...
  • Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower

    Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Mower Recoil !! il ¸¸¸¸¸ Starter Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Rope (for each wheel) WARNING Mulching Baffle Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.
  • Page 9 ,/+, "_ UsingYour Lawn Mower Be surethe lawnisclearof stones,sticks, wire,or other objectswhichcoulddamagethe lawnmoweror the ¢//'1 engine.Suchobjectscould be accidentlythrown bythe mowerin anydirectionand cause seriouspersonalinjury to the operatorand others. WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove Your LaWn wire from the spark plug, thor- oughly inspectthe mower for any damage, and repair the damage...
  • Page 10 Engine Referto the separateengine manualfor engine maintenanceinstructions. Maintainengineoil as instructedin the separate Lubricate enginemanualpackedwith yourunit. Readand follow these points instructionscarefully. before Undernormalconditionsserviceair cleaneras reassembly. instructedin the separateengine manualpackedwith yourunit. Cleanevery few hoursunderextremely dustyconditions. Poorengineperformanceand floodingusuallyindicatesthat the air cleanershouldbe i ii _i i serviced.
  • Page 11 Off-Season Storage The followingstepsshouldbe takento prepareyour lawn mowerfor storage. 1. Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin the lubricationinstructions. 2. Wedo not recommendthe useof a pressurewasher or gardenhoseto cleanyour unit. 3. Referto engine manualfor correctengine storageinstructions. 4. Coatmower'scutting bladewith chassisgreaseto preventrusting. 5. Storemowerin a dry, cleanarea. Do notstore nextto corrosivematerials,such as fertilizer.
  • Page 12 Problem Cause Remedy Enginefai!stostart 11Blade control handledisengaged, EngagebladeControl h andlel 21 spaik plug wiredisconneCtedl Connect WiretoSparkp!ugl 3 Fueltankemptyor stalefuel, 3i Fil! tankwith Clean,fiesh gasoline, 4. Enginenot primed, Referto enginemanual. Shooting 51 Fau!tysparkpiUgl clean, adjustgap;orreplacei 6 BloCked fuel line: 61 clean fuel line: 7.
  • Page 13 MTD. Duringthe period of the warranty, the exclusive remedyis repair or replacement of the productas set forth above.
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  • Page 15: Parts List

    PART N ° DE N ° DE PIECE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 747-1161A Blade Control Handle Poignee de commande de la lame 749-1092A Upper Handle Guidon sup@ieur 746-0946 Control Cable 48.25" Lg. C&ble de la commande 48,25 po de Ig. Parts List 710-1205 Rope Guide Bolt Boulon de guidage de cordon...

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500 series