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Page 2 - Finding and Recording Model Number; Please do; Table of Contents

2 Finding and Recording Model Number Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without ﬁrst contacting Customer Support. Table of Contents BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the the model number and...

Page 3 - WARNING; Do not operate

3 1 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). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you...

Page 4 - General Operation; Your Responsibility

4 2 Safe Operation Practices General Operation 1. Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operation. Be completely familiar with the controls and the pro...

Page 5 - Safe

5 Do: 1. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. 2. Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles. 3. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can ...

Page 6 - Setup and

6 3 1. Remove loose parts and any packing material which may be between upper and lower handles. a. Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the handle from position A into the operating position. See Figure 1. b. Tighten hand knobs (star knobs) securing upper handle to lower handle. Make sure ...

Page 8 - Know Your Lawn Mower

8 4 Operating Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Handle The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. See Figure 8. The blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade. Recoil Starter The recoil sta...

Page 9 - Using Your Lawn Mower; Operating

9 WARNING: Wait for the blade to stop completely before doing any work on the mower or to remove the grass catcher. NOTE: To operate your unit using the grass catcher, mulcher or optional side discharge refer to page 7. To Stop Engine 1. Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade....

Page 10 - disconnect spark

10 5 Maintenance WARNING Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine. Figure 10 General Recommendations 1. Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. 2. The warranty on this lawn ...

Page 12 - Trouble; Cause

12 For repairs beyond the minor adjust- ments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. 6 Trouble Shooting Cause Problem Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged.2. Spark plug wire disconnected.3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.4. Engine not primed.5. Faulty spark plug...

Page 13 - TWO YEAR SUPREME WARRANTY:; NO FAULT Ninety Day Consumer Warranty on Normal Wear Parts:; All normal; Full Ninety Day Warranty on Battery:; Warranty service is available, with proof of purchase,; Warranty; Failure to comply

13 TWO YEAR SUPREME WARRANTY: For two years from date of retail purchase within Canada, MTD PRODUCTS LIM-ITED will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty covers units which have ...