Serial Number model plateprovidedto the right. You can locate the model plate by standing at the operatingposition and lookingdown at the rear of the deck. This information MTD LLC will be necessaryto use the manufacturer'sweb P.O. 361131 site, to obtain assistancefrom the CustomerSup-...
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Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... !i!_i!il < or a corner of a building... or a fence post fir_e (repros er_ts a 15o 15°...
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.Shutthe engine off and waituntil the bladecomesto a 6. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipesand othersources completestop beforeremovingthe grasscatcheror unclog- of ignition. ging the chute. 7. Neverfuel machineindoorbecauseflammablevapors will The cutting bladecontinuesto rotatefora few secondsafter accumulatein the area. the engine is shut off. Neverplace any partof the body in 8.
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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 Figure3-1. b. Lowerthe chute deflectorcarefullykeepingyour fingersout of the way. must be removed and discarded WARNING: The chute retainer before operating the mower.
5. Ropeguide Setupas followsin Figure3-5: a. Holdthe bladecontrol againsttheupper handle. b. Slowlypull starterrope out of engine. c. Slip starterrope intothe rope guide. d. Tightenropeguide wingnut. 6. Installrear wheelsas followsin Figure3-6 (wheels maybealreadyinstalledat factory,if sodisregardthis step): a. Placerear of the mowerdeck on raisedblocks. b.
Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Contrd Operating r Lawn MoWer Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Lever (for each wheel) WARNING Mulching Baffle This blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Use extreme care Figure 4-1 Now that youhaveset up yourlawnmowerforopera- when handling Mulching...
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WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in 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...
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Lubrication 1. Lubricatepivot pointson the bladecontrolat least once a seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrolmustoperate freelyin bothdirections.See Figure5-1. 2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith lightoil (or motor oil). If wheelsare removedfor any reason,lubricatesurfaceof the axle boltand inner surfaceof thewheelwith light oil. See Figure5-1. 3.
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Blade Care "_ cutting blade for sharpening or WARNING: When removingthe replacement, protect your hands Maintaining with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. You r LaWn Periodicallyinspect t he blade adapterfor cracks, especiallyif you strikea foreignobject.Replacewhen necessary.Followthe stepsbelowfor bladeservice.
To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, lasts, sothe aboveexclusions or limitationsmaynot 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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