Page 2 - Finding and Recording Model Number; Please do; Table of Contents; Call a Customer Support Representative at
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 an...
Page 3 - WARNING; IGHTANDHOLDTHISLEVELWITHAVERTICALTREE; &OLDALONGDOTTEDLINEREPRESENTSASLOPE; Do not operate; your lawn mower on such slopes.
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
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; Your Responsibility
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 - IMPORTANT; Setup and; Each end of
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. See Figure 1. b. Tighten hand knobs (star knobs) securing upper handle to lower handle. Make sure that each carriage bolt is s...
Page 7 - Never operate mower
Figure 5 NOTE: Make certain the drive cable is routed around the outside and above the lower handle so it does not interfere with attaching the grass bag. 3 Figure 6 Figure Never operate mower unless grass bag, side discharge chute or mulching baffle is firmly in place. All mowers are equipped with ...
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 9. The blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade. Drive Control Lever Squeezing...
Page 10 - Lubrication
10 5 WARNING Figure 11 Lubrication 1. Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle at least once a season with light oil. The blade control must operate freely in both directions. See Figure 11. 2. If your mower is equipped with ball bearing wheels, lubricate at least once a season with a ...
Page 11 - Blade Care; Belt Care; Maintenance
11 5 WARNING Figure 13 Figure 15 Figure 14 Blade Care Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. Follow the steps below for blade service: 1. Remove the bolt and the blade bell support which hold the blade and the blade adapt...
Page 14 - Trouble; Cause
14 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 15 - Ninety Day Consumer Warranty on Normal Wear Parts:; All normal wear part failures; Additional Limited Thirty Day Warranty on Battery (if equipped):; THE FOREGOING PARAGRAPHS CONSTITUTE THE MANUFACTURER’S; How to Obtain Service:
15 Warranty Failure to comply with suggested maintenance and lubrication specifications will void warranty. TWO YEAR SUPREME WARRANTY: For two years from date of retail purchase within Canada, MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, an...