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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.
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.
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.
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,...
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...
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Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... or a fencepost ' FOldo, diine "o --Lepre_n tsa15 o 15 ° Usethis page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not operate your lawn mower...
AssembJy & Set-Up Contents of Carton One Bottle of Oil One Lawn Mower One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual One Grass Catcher One Side Discharge Chute One Engine Operator's Manual Tighten star knobs securing lower handle to handle Assembly brackets. See Fig. 3-2. Make certain the lower handle is NOTE:This unit is shipped without...
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c. Attach c enter topofbag from inside o fframe. Before attaching the grass catcher, themulching baffle must beremoved. a. Liftrear d ischarge door. b. Remove mulching baffle. See Fig. 3-5. Figure :3-3 Hold blade control against upper handle. Pull starter rope out of the engine. Release blade control.
Side Discharge Chute Adjustments To convert to side discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the CuttingHeight unit and rear discharge door is closed. The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the rear left On the side of the mower, lift the mulching plug.
Controls a ndFeatures Control DeedControl Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Figure 4-1 Recoil S tarter BladeControl The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.
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.
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Lubricate the wheels and rear wheel gears at least once a season with light oil (or motor oil). If wheels are removed General Recommendations for any reason, lubricate 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...
With engine off, shift back to first speed. This will provide Engine Care slack in the cable. A list of key engine maintenance jobs required for good Remove back cover of speed control housing by removing performance by the mower is given below. Follow the the three screws securing it to the housing.
Service Blade Care excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. It ARNING: An unbalanced blade will cause WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for may cause damage to mower and could break sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with causing personal injury.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start Blade control disengaged. Engage blade control. Spark plug boot disconnected. Connect wire to spark boot. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer).
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Problem Cause Remedy Uneven cut 1. Wheels not positioned correctly. 1. Place all four wheels in same height position (if equipped with individual height adjusters). 2. Dull blade. 2. Sharpen or replace blade. SECTION 8 -- TROUBLESHOOTING...
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ModelSeries 830 I Part Number Description Part Number Description 712-04063 746-04440 Drive Cable Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18 731-05462A Trail Shield 735-04059 Rubber Grommet 747-04994 Drive Control 731-05157 Rear Mulching Baffle 732-04516 731-05702 Rear Door Shift Spring 710-1241 747-04995 Blade Control Screw, 1/4-15 x 1.00 720-04072 Star Knob...
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,...