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YARD
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
22" Rotary Mower
Model Series
Z080
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IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
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
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM
NO. 770-10390A
(2/01 )
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- Page 1 YARD OPERATOR'S MANUAL 22" Rotary Mower Model Series Z080 MTD"W .._ii_, i!i!i!i!i _ _!i!i!i!i!i!i iiii iiiiiiii IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 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 ...................... Assembling Your Lawn Mower ................Know Your Lawn Mower ..................Operating Your Lawn Mower ................Making Adjustments ..................Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ................Troubleshooting ....................Parts List ......................FINDINGMODEL NUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. -
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
complete stop before r emoving thegrass c atcher or doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may unclogging thechute. The cutting blade c ontinues to obscure your vision of a child who may run into the rotate f orafew seconds after t he engine i sshut o ff.Never mower. - Page 5 3. Check t he blade and engine m ounting bolts atfrequent 9. Grass c atcher components, discharge cover, and trail intervals forproper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade shield a resubject towear a nddamage which c ould fordamage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) R eplace blade expose m oving p arts orallow objects tobethrown.
- Page 6 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE ' ql A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15 ° .£ WARNING • ¢0 _ Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet)_ A riding mower could CO O a.
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Page 7: Assembling Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING Y OUR LAWNMOWER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil Using a pair of pliers, squeeze each leg of the lower in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline handle against the handle mounting brackets. and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual Insert each hairpin clip into the inner hole on the before operating your mower. -
Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower
Release the chute deflector. Raise Chute Deflector Retainer Figure 4 InstallingMulchingBaffle (If Equipped) If your mower is equipped with the optional mulching baffle, install it following these instructions: Lift chute deflector and insert the mulching baffle so Hook that the notches at the bottom of the baffle sit firmly insert on the lip of the discharge opening. -
Page 9: Operating Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 5: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNMOWER Towards BetterMowerPerformance Pour fresh, clean gasoline into the mower's gas Hold control handle down and pull rope firmly to tank until the tank is full. Do not use gasoline start the engine. that is more than 30 days old. Set cutting height adjustment lever to middle setting and mow a single pass on your lawn;... -
Page 10: Making Adjustments
WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, Mulching stop the engine. Remove wire from the For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass because it spark plug, thoroughly inspect the mower tends to stick to the underside of the deck, preventing for any damage, and repair the damage proper mulching of grass clippings. -
Page 11: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER General R ecommendations Some adjustments will have to be made periodically to maintain your unit properly. All Always observe safety rules when performing any adjustments in the Making Adjustments section of maintenance. this manual should be checked at least once each The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover season. - Page 12 Engine: Follow the separate engine manual packed with you unit for lubrication instructions. Blade Adapter"_ Maintenance NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and Blade Bell keep the spark plug side of engine up. Never tip the mower more than 90 degrees and do not leave the mower tipped for any length of time.
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Page 13: Troubleshooting
SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Blade control handle disengaged. Engage blade control handle. Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line. -
Page 14: Parts List
ModelSeries Z080... - Page 15 ModelSeriesZ080 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 747-1161A Control Handle 782-3025 Height Adj. Bracket LH 749-1092A Upper Handle 782-3024 Height Adj. Bracket RH 746-0957 Control Cable 37,25" 720-0190 Height Knob 720-0279 Handle Knob 732-0404 Spring Lever Shoulder Screw 710-1205 738-0507B...
- 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 PROD- blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such as UCTS INC ("MTD") with respect to new merchandise pur- brake adjustments, clutch adjustments...
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