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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Push Mower — Model Series A00, A10, A20, B00, B10, & B20
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 2955, JEAN-BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS, LACHINE, QUEBEC H8T 1C5
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
769-06613
11.24.10
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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL Push Mower — Model Series A00, A10, A20, B00, B10, & B20 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing your new equipment. It was carefully The manufacturer reserves the right to change product engineered to provide excellent performance when properly specifications, designs and equipment without notice and operated and maintained. without incurring obligation. -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
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 A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance contact or thrown object injuries. is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled you can let go.
- Page 5 Service Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with Safe Handling Of Gasoline: the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only, To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme listed in this manual.
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Page 6: Spark Arrestor
Notice Regarding Emissions Spark Arrestor Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal WARNING: This machine is equipped with an EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) internal combustion engine and should not be used are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush may include the following emission control systems: Engine covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s... -
Page 7: Safety Symbols
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER —... -
Page 9: Assembly & Set-Up
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Lawn Mower • One Grass Catcher† • One Bottle of Oil • One Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Side Discharge Chute† † If Equipped NOTE: Please be aware that this Operator’s Manual covers both While stabilizing mower so it doesn’t move, pivot the low and high wheel models of this mower. - Page 10 Remove the T-bolts from the handle brackets as shown in Fig. 3-3. Figure 3-5 The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper Figure 3-3 handle. Loosen the wing knob which secures the rope guide. See Fig. 3-6. Follow the steps below to complete handle assembly: Hold blade control against upper handle.
- Page 11 Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the Side Discharge Chute (If Equipped) frame. See Fig. 3-7. Your mower may be shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side discharge, make sure grass catcher (if equipped) is off of the unit and rear discharge door (if equipped) is closed.
- Page 12 Adjustments Handle Pitch (If Equipped) For convenience of operation, you may be able to adjust the Cutting Height pitch of the handle as follows: There is a cutting height adjustment lever located above the Remove wing nuts and carriage bolts from handle. See Fig. front and rear right wheel.
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Page 13: Controls And Features
Controls and Features Blade Control Recoil Starter Grass Catcher Cutting Height Adjustment Cutting Height Lever Adjustment Side Discharge Lever Chute Mulch Plug Figure 4-1 Blade Control Mulch Plug (If Equipped) The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. The mulch plug is used for mulching purposes. -
Page 14: Operation
Operation Starting & Stopping Engine Using Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Refer to the Engine Operator’s manual packed with your lawn You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are mower for instructions on starting and stopping the engine. operating the mower. -
Page 15: Maintenance & Adjustment
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance If your mower is equipped with ball bearing wheels, lubricate at least once a season with a light oil, all other types require no lubrication. However, if the wheels are General Recommendations removed for any reason, lubricate the surface of the Always observe safety rules when performing any axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel with light maintenance. - Page 16 Engine Deck Wash (If Equipped) Refer to the separate engine manual for engine Your mower’s deck may be equipped with a water port on its maintenance instructions. surface as part of its deck wash system. Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine Use the deck wash to rinse grass clippings from the deck’s manual packed with your unit.
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Page 17: Service
Service Blade Care Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil. Slide the blade adapter WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for onto the engine crankshaft. Place the blade on the adapter sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with such that the side of the blade marked “Bottom”... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start Blade control disengaged. Engage blade control. Spark plug boot disconnected. Connect wire to spark boot. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). Prime engine as instructed in the Operation section. -
Page 19: Replacement Parts
Replacement Parts Component Part Number and Description 634-04607 Wheel (Front - 7” X 2”, S-Wave) 734-04562 Wheel (Front - 7” x 1.8”, Bar) 634-04642 Wheel (Front - 7” x 2”, SL:Z) 734-04568 Wheel (Rear - 8” x 2.125” SL:Z) 734-04563 Wheel (Rear - 8”... -
Page 20: Emission Control Warranty Statement
FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and, for those products certified for sale in the state of California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the emission (evaporative and/or exhaust) control system (ECS) warranty on your outdoor 2006 and later small off-road spark-ignited engine and equipment (outdoor equipment engine) In California, new outdoor equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards (in other states, 1997 and later model year equipment must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the U.S. - Page 21 The outdoor equipment engine owner will not be charged for diagnostic labor that is directly associated with diagnosis of a defec- tive, emission-related warranted part, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station. MTD Consumer Group Inc is liable for damages to other engine or equipment components proximately caused by a failure under warranty of any warranted part.
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Page 22: Warranty
For equipment purchased in Canada only. THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “MTD”). MTD warrants this product (excluding its normal wear parts as described below) against defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship. - Page 23 THREE YEARS- 120 Hrs. LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years-120 hrs. whichever come first, from the date of original purchase of COLUMBIA products, COLUMBIA will either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any part found to be defective in material and workmanship.
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