You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear of the deck. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web MTD LLC site and/or obtain assistancefrom the Customer Support P.O= BOX 361131 Department or an authorized service dealer.
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Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... >:. also 15° t"b...
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
19.Shut the engine off andwait untilthe bladecomesto a 7. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipesand othersources completestop before removingthe grasscatcheror unclog- of ignition. ging the chute. 8. Neverfuel machineindoorbecauseflammablevapors will The cuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after accumulatein the area. the engine is shut off. Neverplaceany part of the bodyin 9.
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For shippingpurposes,the chutedeflectoron your moweris held in an uprightpositionbya retainer. Removethe retaineras follows: a. Push chutedeflectorup towardsengine.Holding deflectorin this position,removethe retainerand discard.See Step 1. b. Lowerthe chute deflectorcarefullykeepingyour fingersout of the way. Adjustment must be removed and discarded WARNING: The chute retainer before operating the mower.
5. Ropeguide Setupas followsin Step5: a. Holdthe bladecontrol againsttheupper handle. b. Slowlypull starterrope out of engine. c. Slip starterrope intothe rope guide.Tightenrope guidewing nut. 6. Installrear wheelsasfollowsin Step6 (wheelsmaybe alreadyinstalledat factory,if sodisregardStep6): AdjUstment a. Placerear of the mowerdeck on raisedblocks. b.
Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Mower Recoil Starter Oil Fill Cutting Height Adjustment Lever (for each wheel) WARNING Mulching Baffle This blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Gasoline Fill Use extreme care Figure 1 Now that youhaveset up yourlawnmowerforopera- when handling...
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WARNING: The operation of I..°mowo, o..,o.o, i. /A I foreign objects being thrown intothe eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it. Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while...
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S?_:?_'_:!_ _' _!b_ Lubrication 1. Lubricatepivot pointson the bladecontrolat least once a seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrolmustoperate freelyin bothdirections.See Figure3. Lubricate 2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith these points lightoil (or motor oil). If wheelsare removedfor any before reason,lubricatesurfaceof the axle boltand inner Mainta=n reassembly.
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Blade Care cutting blade for sharpening or WARNING: When removing the replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Periodicallyinspectthe blade adapterfor cracks, M oWe r especiallyif you strikea foreignobject.Replacewhen necessary.Followthe stepsbelowfor bladeservice.
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Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to Start i. Blade controldisengaged. Engage biadecontrol spark p!ug wiredisconnected: conBect Wireto Sparkp!ug_ 3. Fueltank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fi Itank with clean,fresh gasoline. 4. Enginenot choked. 4. Choke engineas instructedinthe OPe[atingYOU[ L awn Mower section• 5: Faultyspark pug Clean, adjustgap, or replace.
To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, lasts,sothe aboveexclusionsor limitations m aynot applyto you. or contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136- In no event shallrecoveryof any kindbe greaterthanthe amountof the 0019, or call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our purchasepriceof the productsold.Alterationof safety features of...
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