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Operator's Manual
22" Self-Propelled
Mower
Models 263
and 268
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-
covered, brush-covered
or grass-covered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable
local or state laws (if any), If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator,
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code), Other states may have
similar laws, Federal laws apply on federal lands, A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department,
P,O, Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019,
MTD LLC., P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-00905C
(11/2004)
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- Page 1 Operator's Manual 22" Self-Propelled Mower Models 263 and 268 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any), If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator,...
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Page 2: Customer Support
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important SafeOperation P ractices Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Slope Gauge Trouble Shooting Assembling YourLawn Mower Illustrated Parts List Know YourLawn Mower Warranty Operating Y ourLawn Mower FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. -
Page 3: Section 1: Important Safeoperation P Ractices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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
18. Iftheequipment should s tart t ovibrate a bnormally, stop Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area. theengine a nd check i mmediately forthecause. Before and while moving backwards, look behind and Vibration isgenerally awarning oftrouble. down for small children. - Page 5 2. Before c leaning, repairing, orinspecting, make c ertain 8. Never attempt tomake a wheel orcutting h eight theblade and allmoving p arts have stopped. Disconnect adjustment while theengine i srunning. thespark p lug wire and ground a gainst theengine t o 9.
- Page 6 II ,II SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE n,11 A POWER POLE ~ .,, n ,91 A CORNER OF A BUILDING >, " ~ ~ " ~ ~ a "11 OR A FENCE POST "" - ". QLoo,. "~ IVOO','_ >,...
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Page 7: Section 3: Assembling Y Our Lawnmower
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING Y OUR LAWNMOWER IMPORTANT:This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil Nuts in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower Handle is observed from the operating position. - Page 8 NOTE: Install bottom inside chute opening RemovingChuteRetainer (indicated by 1 in the figure below) before placing hooks The chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright over the hinge pin (indicated by2 in the figure below). position by a retainer for shipping purposes only. Remove the retainer by following steps below, before Hinge running the mower for the first time.
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Page 9: Section 4: Know Your Lawnmower
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER RecoilStarter Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in The recoil starter is attached to the right lower handle. Figure 7 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start with the location of various controls and adjustments. -
Page 10: Gasandoil Fill-Up
SECTION 5: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNMOWER Towards BetterMowerPerformance Pour fresh, clean gasoline into the mower's gas Hold control handle down and pull rope firmly to tank until the tank is full. Do not use gasoline start the engine. that is more than 30 days old. Set cutting height adjustment lever to middle Make sure to connect the mower's spark plug setting and mow a single pass on your lawn;... - Page 11 StartingEngine Mulching • Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass because it the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is tends to stick to the underside of the deck, preventing fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark proper mulching of grass clippings.
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Page 12: Handle Height Adjustment
HandleHeightAdjustment Wing Nuts Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position. To lower the height proceed as follows: • Remove the starter rope from the rope guide. • Disconnect the handle from the handle bracket assemblies by removing the wing nuts. See Figure 9. -
Page 13: Maintenance
Lubrication • The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season. nect spark plug, ground against Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep WARNING: Always stop engine, discon-... - Page 14 The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round • Using a torque wrench, loosen the screw holding shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy side the belt tension spring to the transmission. See until it balances evenly. It is recommended that the Figure 13.
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Page 15: Off-Season Storage
Off-Season Storage • Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting. The following steps should be taken to prepare your • Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next lawn mower for storage. to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer. •... - Page 16 SECTION 8: PARTS LISTFORMODELS 263 AND268 _,,_ 32 -_,,,-_...
- Page 17 Models263 and268 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description Drive Control Handle 748-04016A 747-1214 Blade Adapter, One Piece 747-1161A Blade Control Handle 742-0742A Mulching Blade 22" 749-1092A 736-0524B Upper Handle Bell Blade Support 746-04048 Drive Control Cable 710-1044 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5 746-1132...
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- Page 20 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRD.MaN ® The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.
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