MTD Series 070 Operator's Manual
22" rotary mower
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Safety o Assembly
o Operation
oTips & Techniques o Maintenance
* Troubleshooting
o Parts Lists oWarranty
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22" Rotary Mower -- Model Series 070
READ SAFETY
RULES
AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATmON
Warning:
This unitis equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany uniiprovedforest=covered, brush=
coveredor grass=covered l and unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor state laws (if any),
If a sparkarresteris used, it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator,Inthe State of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code), Otherstates mayhavesimilarlaws,Federallaws applyon federallands,A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO, Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136=0019,
FORMNO,769=01538
PRINTEDiN U,S,A
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHiO 44136-0019
11/12/2004
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- Page 1 Safety o Assembly o Operation oTips & Techniques o Maintenance * Troubleshooting o Parts Lists oWarranty 22" Rotary Mower -- Model Series 070 READ SAFETY RULES AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATmON Warning: This unitis equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany uniiprovedforest=covered, brush=...
- Page 2 You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear of the deck. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web MTD LLC site and/or obtain assistance from the Customer Support P.O.
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Page 4: Operation
Sa e result serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the follo%ng safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Operation Chitdren 6. Alwayswear safetyglasses or safetygogglesduringopera- tion andwhile performingan adjustmentor repairto protect Tragicaccidentscan occurif operatoris not alert to presence youreyes. - Page 5 ii_i_ 19. Shutthe engineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto a 7. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipes andothersources completestop beforeremovingthe grasscatcheror unclog- of ignition. ging the chute. 8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevaporswill The cutting bladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after accumulatein the area. the engine is shut off. Neverplace any part of the bodyin 9.
- Page 6 moweris held in an uprightpositionbya retainer, Removethe retaineras follows: a, Push chute deflectorup towardsengine,Holding deflectorin this position,removethe retainerand discard,See Step1, b, Lowerthe chute deflectorcarefullykeepingyour fingersout of theway, WARNiNG:The chute retainer must be removed and discarded before operating the mower. 2, Performthe followingsequencefor handlesetup: a, Lift the upper handleup from foldedpositionA and Step 1 pull it to extendedpositionB followingthe arrowin...
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Page 7: Wheel Install
c, Slip starterrope intothe rope guide,Tighten rope guidewing nut, PositionC, 6, Installwheelsas followsin Step6: a, Usinghardwarefrom hardwarepack,securethe wheelto thedeck as shown in Step6, The small bell washershouldbe installedwith the crown sidefacing thewheel, b, Securethe wheelto the deck with the large bell washerand nut, Repeaton othersides, 7, Eachwheelcan be adiustedto changethe cutting WHEEL iNSTALL... -
Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower
Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control ¥ourLaWn Recoil Starte r -----) Oil Fill Starter Rope Chute This Made control mechanism is a safety device. Never Baffle attempt to bypass its Gasoline Fill operations. Figure Use extreme care Now that you have set up your lawn mower for Recoil Starter when handling... - Page 9 into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Nways wear safety gJasses while operating the mower, or whiJe performing any adjustments or repairs on it. Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower whiJe starting engine or operating mower.
- Page 10 Lubrication 1, Lubricatepivot pointson the bladecontrolat least oncea seasonwith lightoil, The bladecontrol must operatefreely in bothdirections,See Figure3, Lubricate these 2, Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith lightoil (or motor oil), If wheelsare removedfor any \'_.,.. points before reason,lubricatesurfaceof the axle boltand inner surfaceof the wheelwith light oil See Figure3, 3, Lubricatethe torsionspringand pivot pointon the chutedeflectorperiodically with lightoil to prevent...
- Page 11 B_ade Care WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Periodicallyinspectthe blade adapterfor cracks, especiallyif you strikea foreignobject,Replacewhen necessary,Followthe stepsbelowfor bladeservice, 1, Disconnectspark plug wirefrom sparkplug,Turn moweron its side makingsure thatthe air filter and the carburetorare up,...
- Page 12 Problem Cause Remedy 7. Wait a few minutesto restart,but do not prime. Engine runs erratic 1. Sparkplug wireloose. 1. Connectandtighten spark plug wire. 2. Blockedfuel lineor stale fuel 2. Cleanfuel line; fill tankwith clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Ventin gas cap plugged. 3.
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Page 15: Parts List
17032A Chute Hinge 17098 HingeC@ 687-02145 HandleBracketAssembly- RH 687-02144 HandleBracketAssembly- LH 787-01084A DeckAssembly,22" Parts List 712-3017 Hex Nut,3/8-16 731-0981At Hubcap- RadiaISpoke(Not Shown) 720-0249t Hubcap-Gray(Not Shown) 710-0216 Hex Cap Screw3/8-16x,75 !, .... 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20x 0,5" 710-0654A TT Screw3/8-16x 1,0 11 710-1044 , Hex Cap Screw3/8-24x 1,5 710-1174 CarriageBolt 5/16-18x 2,0... - Page 16 MTD. During the useof any part, accessoryor attachmentnot approvedby MTDfor use period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement with the product(s)coveredbythis manualwill voidyourwarrantyas to of the product as set forth above.