READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
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 361131 Cleveland,
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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Engine • Parts Lists • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL 22-inch Rotary Mower — Model 263 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION 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).
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble, prepare, and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Slope Gauge ............3 Troubleshooting..........12 Safe Operation Practices ........
Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Slope Gauge WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
after the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body accumulate in the area. in the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped 9. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while engine is hot or rotating.
1. Before assembling, remove the unit from the carton. a. Open carton and remove loose parts included with unit. Do not crimp cables while removing loose parts or the entire unit from the carton. � b. Cut corners and lay carton down flat. Remove packing material.
5. To secure cables to lower handle, wrap cables around lower handle using the cable tie. Pull cable tie tight and trim excess, Figure 3-4. � 6. Follow the steps below to secure the recoil starter, Figure 3-5. a. Hold the blade control against the upper handle. Setup and b.
Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Drive Operating Control Your Lawn Recoil Starter Mower Height Adjustment Levers (one at each wheel) WARNING Mulch Plug The blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its Figure 4-1: The major components on the mower. operations.
WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. � Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it. Starting Engine Operating WARNING: Be sure no one other than the...
Deck Care WARNING: Never tip the mower more than 90º in any direction and do not leave the mower tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain into the upper part of the engine causing a starting problem. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from lawn Maintaining mower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
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4. Place the blade on the adapter such that the side of the blade marked “Bottom” (or with part number) faces the ground when the mower is in the operating position. Make sure that the blade is aligned and seated on the blade adapter flanges. Blade 5.
Problem Remedy Cause Engine fails to start 1. Blade control disengaged. 1. Engage blade control. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4.
747-1161A Blade Control 687-02139 Pivot Arm Assembly 746-1114 Control Cable 50.56-inch 732-1026 Spring Lever 725-0157 Cable Tie 736-0741 Bell Washer .760 x 1.25 x .041 631-04045 Mulch Plug 731-04643 Wheel Dust Cover 731-1035B Side Discharge Chute 715-0221 Dowel Pin 3/16 x .75 Parts List 17032A Chute Deflector Adapter...
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to e. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its posses- outside of the United States, its possessions and territories, except sions and territories.
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