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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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.
22" Rotary Mowers
Model Series
080 Thru 099
FORM NO.
770-10342B.fm
(1/01)
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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 22” Rotary Mowers Model Series 080 Thru 099 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).
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices..............3 Slope Gauge...................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower................7 Know Your Lawn Mower ..................8 Operating Your Lawn Mower ................9 Making Adjustments ..................10 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower................11 Troubleshooting ....................13 Parts List...................... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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 Operation
complete stop before removing the grass catcher or doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to obscure your vision of a child who may run into the rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never mower. - Page 5 Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade shield are subject to wear and damage which could for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.
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Page 6: Slope Gauge
SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. -
Page 7: Assembling Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil IMPORTANT: Lower in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline Handle and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual Wing before operating your mower. Nuts NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position. -
Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower
Removing Chute Retainer (Models 080 Series) • Slide the hooks of the side discharge chute over the hinge pin on the mulching baffle. Make sure that the The chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright hooks snaps into place, locking the chute firmly position by a retainer for shipping purposes only. -
Page 9: Operating Your Lawn Mower
Recoil Starter Blade Control The recoil starter is attached to the right lower handle. Handle Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start the unit. See Figure 8. Mulching Discharge Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Plug Chute These levers are located on each wheel and they are used to adjust the cutting height. -
Page 10: Making Adjustments
Gas and Oil Fill-Up mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others. Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in For best results, do not cut wet grass because it tends the separate engine manual packed with your mower. to stick to the underside of the mower, preventing Read instructions carefully. -
Page 11: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
Handle Height Adjustment Lower Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher Handle height position. To lower the height proceed as follows: Wing • Remove the starter rope from the rope guide. Nuts • Disconnect the handle from the handle bracket assemblies by removing the wing nuts. - Page 12 Lubrication • The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season. WARNING: Always stop engine, discon- nect spark plug, and ground against Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep engine before cleaning, lubricating or the cooling system (blower housing area) clean to doing any kind of maintenance on your...
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Page 13: Troubleshooting
The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round • Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft. shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy side • Place the blade on the adapter. Be certain the until it balances evenly. It is recommended that the blade is aligned and seated on the blade adapter blade always be removed from the adapter when flanges. -
Page 14: Parts List
Models 080 thru 099... - Page 15 Models 080 thru 099 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 747-1161A Blade Control Handle 734-1987 Rear Wheel 8 x 1.8 749-1092A Upper Handle 710-0514 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0 720-0279 Wing Nut 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut 3/8-16...
- Page 16 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: 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 or deck adjust- chased and used in the United States, its possessions and ments;...
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