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MTD PR600Y21RHP Operator's Manual

MTD PR600Y21RHP Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
SELF-PROPELLED
ROTARY
LAWN MOWER
• Assembly
° Operation
• Maintenance
• Service and Adjustments
• Storage
• Troubleshooting
AWARNING:
This lawn mower 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
authorized service center.
193733 Rev. 3 04.20.06
BY
Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL SELF-PROPELLED ROTARY LAWN MOWER • Assembly ° Operation • Maintenance • Service and Adjustments • Storage • Troubleshooting AWARNING: This lawn mower 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).
  • Page 2 Safety Rules ....2-3 Maintenance ..... 16-18 Storage ..... 22-23 Assembly ...... 4-7 Service and Troubleshooting ..23-24 OperaUon ....8-15 Adjustments ....18-21 IMPORTANT, This cuttingmachine is capable ofamputating hands and feet and throwing ob- jects. Failure to observe the following safety instructionscould resultin serious injuryor death. &Look for this symbol to point out impor- •...
  • Page 3 • Remove obstacles (rocks, tree limbs, etc.) away from your vehicle before filling. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall • Remove gas-powered equipment from the grass can hide obstacles. truckor trailer and refueliton the ground. If DO NOT: this isnot possible, then refuelsuch equip- ment with a portable container, rather than •...
  • Page 4 TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON • Remove all loose parts from carton. • Remove lawn mower housing with care. Avoid touching blade under housing. Always wear gloves or other protection when working under or lifting mower. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU ASSEMBLE OR OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER Do I have a side or rear discharge lawn What is the right and left side of the...
  • Page 5 MOWING ALL HANDLES Operator POSITION • Raise upper handle section into place on control bar lower handle, remove protective padding and tighten both handle knobs. • Remove handle padding holding opera- tor presence control bar to upper handle. • Your lawn mower handle can be ad- justed for your mowing comfort.
  • Page 6 "FABRIC TOP" GRASS CATCHERS HINGE BRACKET MOUNTED TO ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH GRASS Rear door CATCHER • Put grass catcher frame into grass bag Hinge bracket with rigid part of bag on the bottom. • Slip vinyl bindings over frame. Grass NOTE: If vinyl bindings are too stiff, hold catcher them in warm water for a few minutes.
  • Page 7 SPARK PLUG BOOT IMPORTANT: The engine alternator will not charge a discharged battery. On some models a spark plug boot is packed loose in the parts bag. If your ALL UNITS: model has the boot, install on spark plug At the end of the mowing season the wire and reconnect spark plug wire to battery should be charged for 48 hours to spark plug.
  • Page 8 The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
  • Page 9 MULCHER PLUG BUILT INTO REAR DOOR FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY Most mulching mowers are shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. "REAR DISCHARGE ONLY" MOWERS Some models have a seperate mulcher plug, other models have the mulcher plug built into the rear door. To convert to bag- ging or discharging, the plate or plug (if so equipped) must be removed from the discharge opening of the lawn mower.
  • Page 10 MULCHER PLUG TYPE "A" To convert to mulching operation, mulcher plug must be installed into discharge open- ing of mower. • Open discharge guard. • Insert tab of mulch plug into housing opening. • Align hooks of mulch plug over hinge rod of discharge guard.
  • Page 11 _IbCAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without rear mulcher plate or plug in place or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawn mower with the rear door removed or propped open. GRASS CATCHER Open mulchar door (REAR BAGGING MODELS ONLY)
  • Page 12 "AUTOWALK" DRIVE CONTROL DRIVE CONTROL • Self-propelling is controlled by holding "STANDARD DRIVE" CONTROL the operator presence control bar down • Self-propelling is controlled by holding to the handle and pulling the drive con- the operator presence control bar down trol lever rearward to the handle.
  • Page 13 VARI-SPEED 'q'HUMBSCREW" "VARI-SPEED" DRIVE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT • Self-propelling is controlled by hold- Over time, the drive control system may ing the operator presence control bar down to the handle and pulling the drive become "loose", resulting in decreased control bar up to the handle. The closer speed.
  • Page 14 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE TO START ENGINE &CAUTION: The mower blade rotates Read the engine manual packed with your mower, whenever the engine is running. FILL ENGINE WITH OIL • Move engine speed control to FAST position (or to CHOKE/START position Your lawn mower is shipped without oil in on models equipped with choke feature).

  • Page 15: Mowing Tips

    FOR MULCHING MOWERS ONLY MOWING TIPS - MULCHING MOWING TIPS A CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep blade attachments on your mower. Such mower housing free of built-up grass and attachments are hazardous, will damage trash. See "CLEANING" in the Mainte- your mower and could void your warranty.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Schedule

    MAINTENANCE SEFORE A.ER EVERY EVERY EVERY EACH EACH 25 HOURS BEFORE SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS O RSEASO. HOURS S TORAGE Check for Loose Fasteners L Clean/ InspectGrassCatcher* Check Tires Check Drive Wheels CleanLawnMower..M Clean under Drive Cover *** O Check Drive Belt / Pulleys *** t_l_Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade R Lubrication Clean and Recharge Battery **...

  • Page 17: Lawn Mower

    5. Use block of wood between blade and LAWN MOWER lawn mower housing and tighten the Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen per- blade bolt, turning clockwise. forming any maintenance. • The recommended tightening torque is 35-40 ft. Ibs. TIRES IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated. •...
  • Page 18 GEARCASE AIR FILTER • To Your engine will not run properly and may keep your drive system working be damaged by using a dirty air filter. properly, the gear case and area around Clean the element after every 25 hours the drive should be kept clean and free of trash build-up.
  • Page 19 LAWN MOWER 3 POSITION "EZ" The handle on your lawn mower has three TO ADJUSTcu'n'ING HEIGHT (3) height positions - adjust to height that 'q'O ADJUST CU-I-IING HEIGHT' in suits you. the Operation section of this manual. • Remove knob and carriage bolt on one side of the lower handle.
  • Page 20 DEBRIS SHIELD WITH BELT RETAINERS: REAR DEFLECTOR (IF EQUIPPED) Belt retainers The rear deflector, attached between rear wheels of your mower, is provided to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown out of the rear of the mower Drive belt into the operator mowing position.
  • Page 21 REAR WHEEL DRIVE MODELS: • Install new belt by reversing above steps. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark NOTE: Always use factory approved belt plug and place wire where it cannot to assure fit and long life. come in contact with plug. •...
  • Page 22 Immediately prepare your lawn mower for MOWING storage at the end of the season or if the ,.?-_._POSITION control bar unit will not be used for 30 days or more. _I,CAUTION: Never store the lawn mower with gasoline in the tank inside a building / i / where fumes may reach an open flame FOLD...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    CYLINDER ENGINE • Remove spark plug. FUEL SYSTEM • Pour one ounce (29 ml) of oil through IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum spark plug hole into cylinder, depositsfrom forminginessential fuel system • Pull starter handle slowly to distribute oil. parts such as carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, •...
  • Page 24 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate sectior_ in manual unless directed to an authorized ;ervice Center. CAUSE CORRECTION PROBLEM 1. Rear of lawn mower Loss of power 1. Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Raise cutting height. 2.