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MTD Series 070 Operator's Manual

MTD Series 070 Operator's Manual

20" and 22" rotary mowers
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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Model Series
070 Thru 088
20" and 22"
Rotary Mowers
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an intemal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-
covered, brush-covered or gress-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark errester 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 Califomia 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 authodzed
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O, Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS
INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-8553A
(9/97)

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  • Page 1 Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authodzed service dealer or contact the service department, P.O, Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722. MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Section 1: Important Safe Operation Practices

    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER.

  • Page 3: Slope Operation

    losing your balance release the blade control • Do not engage the self-propelled mechanism on handle immediately and the blade will stop in less units so equipped while starting engine. than 3 seconds. • The blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation.

  • Page 4: Your Responsibility

    • To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, leaves, or other debds build-up. Clean up oil or remove the wire from the spark plug, and fuel spillage. Allow mower to cool at least 5 thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.

  • Page 5: Section 3: Calling Customer Support

    Operator's Manual. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your dealer or the MTD customer support department. • Every walk behind has a model plate. You can locate it by standing behind the unit in the operating position and looking down at the rear of the deck.
  • Page 6 USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE Ii _ A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 1,_o ¢} IbWARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).

  • Page 7: Tools Required For Assembly

    SECTION 4: UNPACKING NOTE: TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON Reference to dght or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position. Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL in open carton.
  • Page 8 A mulching kit is available for the mowers shown in Deflector this manual. To obtain a mulching kit, contact a local MTD Products, Inc parts and service dealer. Hooks If your mower is equipped with the optional mulching baffle, install as follows.See Figure 7.

  • Page 9: Throttle Control

    SECTION 5" CONTROLS BLADE CONTROLHANDLE WARNING: This control mechanism is Upper Handle 3lade Control Handle a safety device. Never attempt to bypass operations. blade will rotate Throttle Control whenever the engine is running, Hand Knob Lower Handle The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower.
  • Page 10 Operating Tips Raise the cutting position until it is determined which height is best for your lawn. See cutting height adjustment section. Do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the mower, preventing proper discharge of grass clippings, and could cause you to slip and fall.

  • Page 11: Control Adjustment

    Depress the lever towards the wheel and move Reassemble placing the bottom holes in the wheel lever assembly to desired handle over weld pins in the handle position. mounting bracket. Place all four wheels in the same relative Reassemble the upper handle. position.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    Secure the cable in this position with the cable Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to clamp and screw. compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude and load. To adjust carburetor, refer to the CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT separate engine manual packed with your mower. NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run rough.

  • Page 13: Blade Mounting

    BLADE MOUNTING TORQUE Sharpening Blade: Follow the original angle of grind as a guide. Make Canter Bolt: 450 in. Ibs. min., 600 in. Ibs. max.; sure that each cutting edge receives an equal Blade Adapter Bolts (if applicable): 200 in. Ibs. min., 350 in.

  • Page 14: Section 10: Off-Season Storage

    SECTION 10: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer. mower for storage. Clean lubricate mower thoroughly NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment described in the lubrication instructions.
  • Page 15 SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Corrective Actions Possible Cause(s) Enginetailsto Blade control handle disengaged. Engage blade control handle. start Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Dirty aircleaner. Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit. Primer button not depressed.
  • Page 16 Models 070 thru 088...
  • Page 17 Models 070 thru 088 REF. PART REF. PART CODE DESCRIPTION CODE DESCRIPTION 747-0824 Control Handle (Std.) 7510007775 Casing Clamp (Tec) 647-0004 Control Handle Ass'y. w/Plastic Engine 747-0615 Control Handle Ass'y. (Opt. Gull 710-1237 Hex Wash. Hd.Tap Scr. Wing-Not Illustrated) #1 0-32 x .62 Lg. (B&S) 736-0270 Bell-Wash.
  • Page 18 Shroud Chart Part No. Color Color Part No. Color Part No. Color Part No. 731-1561 Black Dark Red 731-1395A 731-1587A Black 751B281439 Black 731-1396A Black 731-1603A Yellow 751B281440 751B281443 731-1610A Pewter Bright Red 731-1397A Gray 731-1620A Gray Ha_wam: Hardware: Hardware: Hardware: 7510042823 (Screw) 710-1256 (Screw)
  • Page 19 Notes...
  • Page 20 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase States of America, its possessions and territories, within the United States of America, its possessions except those sold through manufacturer's and territories, the manufacturer will, at its option, authorized channels of export distribution.

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