MTD 44M Operator's Manual page 2

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. Please read and understand what it says.
Table of Contents
Slope Gauge ........................................................ 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Setup and Adjustment ....................................... 6
Operating Your Lawn Mower .............................. 8
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 10
Trouble Shooting .............................................. 12
Off Season Storage and Safety Labels ........... 13
Engine Appendix .............................................. 14
Engine Safe Operation Practices ................. 14
Operating Your Engine .................................. 16
Maintaining Your Engine ............................... 18
Parts List ........................................................... 22
Warranty ............................................. Back Cover
MTDLLCreservesthe rightto changeproductspecifications,designs,and equipmentwithoutnotice and withoutincurringobligation.
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU BEGINTO ASSEMBLEYOUR NEW
EQUIPMENT, p lease locatethe model plateon the
equipmentand copy the informationto the sample
model plate providedto the right. You can locatethe
model plateby standingat the operatingpositionand
lookingdown at the rear of the deck. This information
will be necessaryto use the manufacturer'sweb
site,to obtain assistancefrom the CustomerSup-
port Department,or when contactingan authorized
service dealer.
Model Number Serial Number
MTD LLC
P.O= BOX
361131
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
330-220-4683
www.mtdproducts.com
800-800-7310
Customer Support
Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
If you havedifficulty assemblingthis productor haveany questions regardingthe controls,operation,or
maintenanceof this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choosefrom the options below:
= Visit www.mtdproducts.com
• Call a CustomerSupport Representativeat 1-800-800-7310.
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