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Page 2 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to; GENERAL OPERATION

2 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 OFYOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUALBEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER....

Page 5 - SLOPE GAUGE; IN; IS

5 SLOPE GAUGE D o n o t m o w o n in c lin e s w ith a s lo p e in e x c e s s o f 1 5 d e g re e s ( a r is e o f a p p ro x im a te ly 2 -1 /2 fe e t e v e ry 1 0 fe e t) . A r id in g m o w e r c o u ld o v e rtu rn a n d c a u s e s e rio u s in ju ry . If o p e ra tin g a w a lk -b e h in d m o...

Page 6 - MTD PRODUCTS INC

6 SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new walk behind. It will help you assemble, prepare andmaintain your walk behind. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to prepare your walk behind for its first use, please locate the mode...

Page 7 - SECTION 3: UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS; REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON; PUSH

7 SECTION 3: UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON • See Figure 2. • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. • Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., owner’s manual, etc.). • Cut along dotted lines and lay carton do...

Page 8 - ITEMS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY; SET-UP YOUR LAWN MOWER

8 SECTION 4: SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS This guide covers models 370 - 379 single speed self propelled mowers and 380 - 389six speed self propelled mowers. Much of this guide pertains to both models.However, there are some areas where only one model is covered. Use only theinformation that is appropriate f...

Page 9 - CLI

9 Step 3. Tighten wing nuts. Step 4. Raise complete handle assembly until it clicks into place. Make sure not to kink the control cables. Step 5. Pinch lower handle against mounting bracket with pliers. Step 6. Move hairpin clip from outer to inner hole on handle mounting bracket. Step 7. Attach con...

Page 10 - BLADE CONTROL HANDLE; THROTTLE CONTROL; RECOIL STARTER; All Models

10 SECTION 5: CONTROLS Figure 4 BLADE CONTROL HANDLE The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. See Figure 4. The blade controlhandle must be depressed in order to start and operate the unit. Release the blade control handle to stop theengine and blade. WARNING: The blade ...

Page 11 - CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER; ENGINE CONTROLS; SECTION 6: OPERATION

11 NOTE: Only move the shift lever when the engine is running. Changing the shift lever setting with the engine off can cause damage to the mower. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting height, pull thelever out...

Page 14 - SIDE DISCHARGING GRASS CLIPPINGS (Optional); SECTION 7: ADJUSTMENTS; HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT; Side Discharge Top and Left View.

14 SIDE DISCHARGING GRASS CLIPPINGS (Optional) SECTION 7: ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to lawn mower without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire. HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Figure 6 Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position. ...

Page 15 - Bottom View

15 THROTTLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT Figure 7 If the throttle control requires adjustment or if it has been replaced, adjust the throttle control as follows. • Remove the screw shown in Figure 7. Remove the cable clamp from the cable. • Push the throttle control lever on the handle all the way forward as ...

Page 16 - ENGINE; LUBRICATE

16 SECTION 8: LUBRICATION WARNING: Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of work on the lawn mower. Figure 9 Blade Control: Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle and the brake cable at least once a season with light oil. See...

Page 19 - DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (Model 370 Series)

19 DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (Model 370 Series) If you need to replace a worn or broken drive belt, follow steps 1 through 22. Step 1. Disconnect the spark plug and ground it. Step 2. Drain the fuel tank. Step 3. Remove rear hub caps and wheels. Step 4. Remove eight phillips head screws. St...

Page 21 - DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (Model 380 Series); Disconnect the spark plug and ground it.

21 DRIVE BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (Model 380 Series) If you need to replace a worn or broken drive belt, follow steps 1 through 30. Step 1. Disconnect the spark plug and ground it. Step 2. Drain the fuel tank. Step 3. Remove rear hub caps and wheels. Step 4. Remove eight phillips head screws. St...

Page 23 - Replace large baffle.

23 Step 21. Pinch belt together so that it is not in the pulley groove, and the lower pulley can be pushed towards the engine. Step 22. Pivot the control arm back to its original position and reinstall the six-speed cable into the slot. Step 23. Check and make sure the belt is routed inside the pull...

Page 24 - SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE; Trouble

24 SECTION 10: OFF-SEASON STORAGE The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn mower for storage. • Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions. • Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions. • Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis gr...

Page 25 - Front Axle Assembly & Height Adjuster

25 Models 370 thru 389 Front Axle Assembly & Height Adjuster † See Wheel and Hub Cap Chart on Page 6 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 611-0060 Axle Ass’y, Frt. 2 710-1348 AB Pan Scr. 1/4-14 x .50 Lg. 3 714-0104 Cotter Pin .072 x 1.12 Lg. 4 732-0820 Ext. Spring 5 747-0920 Adj. Rod 6 736-0105 Spr. ...

Page 31 - Shroud Chart

31 Shroud Chart Part No.751B281439751B281440751B281443 ColorDark RedBlackBright Red Part No.731-1395A731-1396A731-1397A ColorRedBlackGray Part No.731-1587A731-1603A731-1610A731-1620A ColorBlackYellowPewterGray Part No.731-1561 ColorBlack Hardware:710-1256 (Screw) Hardware:710-1256 (Screw) Hardware:7...

Page 32 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:; How state law relates to this warranty: This

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchasewithin the United States of America, its possessionsand territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC will, at itsoption, repair or replace, for the original purchaser,free of charge, any part or parts found to bedefective in materia...