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Operator's Manual
20" Rotary Lawn Mower
Model Series
020
IMPORTANT:
Read safety rules and instructions
carefully
before operating
equipment.
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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS
INC. P.O. BOX 368022
CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-9722,
U.S.A.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10382
Eco No.1224
(5/2000)
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- Page 1 Operator's Manual 20" Rotary Lawn Mower Model Series IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. 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...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ..............Slope Gauge ...................... Hardware Pack ....................Assembling Your Lawn Mower ................Know Your Lawn Mower ..................Operating Your Lawn Mower ................Making Adjustments ..................Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ................Off-Season Storage ................... Troubleshooting .................... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
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 Gauge
discharge cover, grass c atcher, blade control handle o r Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a other s afety p rotective devices inplace a nd working. power mower. Children 14 years old and over should Never operate m ower with damaged safety d evices. read and understand the operation instructions and Failure t odoso,canresult i npersonal injury. - Page 5 only, l isted in this manual. "Use of parts which do not shield are subject to wear and damage which could meet the original equipment specifications may lead to expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For improper performance and compromise safety!" safety protection, frequently check components and Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
- 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 A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 5" ¢# ¢0 ,.<...
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Page 7: Hardware Pack
SECTION 3: HARDWARE P ACK -©©@ -©©® Group 2 -©©® Group 4 -©©® Group 5 Group I Group 6 Group 3 SECTION 4: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER NOTE: This operator's manual covers various models of mowers. Follow only those instructions which pertain to your unit. - Page 8 • Install thehexboltsandflange nutsfromgroup 4 of Route the cable under the lower handle. thehardware p ack.Using two1/2"wrenches, On the opposite end of the cable housing is a snap tighten securely. SeeFigure 2. fitting. The shaft inside the snap fitting fits in the second hole on the upper handle.
- Page 9 • Block the mower securely. • Using hardware from group 1 of the hardware pack, place axle bolt through the wheel with the hub side of the wheel facing the deck. See Figure 8. • Place the small betl washer on the axle bolt with the crown side towards the wheel.
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Page 10: Knowyourlawnmower
KnowYourLawnMower Blade Control Compare the illustration in with your lawn mower to Handle familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Throttle Control Recoil Starter The mower engine is equipped with a constant speed Engine throttle, which is set at full throttle for best performance. Blade ControlHandle The blade control handle is located on the upper handle Plug... -
Page 11: Making Adjustments
• For a healthy lawn, never cut more than one-third of Using YourLawnMower the total length of the grass at any one cutting. • This mower is designed to operate at full throttle. either the rear deflector or entire grass catcher WARNING: Never operate your unit without WARNING:... - Page 12 Wheels • When sharpening the blade, follow original angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely important to grind • The wheels require no lubrication. However, if the off all edges equally to keep the blade balanced. wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the NOTE: An unbalanced...
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Page 13: Off-Season Storage
SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON S TORAGE The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn • Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer. mower for storage. • Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in in the lubrication instructions. -
Page 14: Parts List
SECTION 10: PARTS LISTFORMODEL SERIES 020 8_J;... - Page 15 ModelSeries020 Ref. Part No. Description 710-0654A Hex Ind. Washer Screw 3/8-16 xl.0 782-0048 Cutting Deck: 20" Lower Handle 749-1077 749-1076 Upper Handle 747-0976A Control Handle (Bail) 731-0872A Rear Flap 17098 Hinge Clip 710-1044 Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5" Group 8 936-0524A Blade Bell Support 753-0588 Blade Adapter Kit...
- Page 16 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YARD c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such PRODUCTS INC ("MTD") with respect to new merchandise as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck purchased and used in the United States, its possessions...