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Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER; ENGINE INFORMATION

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Slope Guage...................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower.......................

Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; General Operation

3 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 manualbefore attempting to operate this machine. F...

Page 5 - Your Responsibility

5 meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!” 4. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. 5. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working...

Page 6 - SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE

6 SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE 15 ° SI G H T AND H O L D T H IS L EVEL WI TH A VER TI C A L TRE E A PO W E R PO L E A C O R N ER O F A BUI L DI NG O R A FEN C E PO ST F O L D O N D O T T E D L IN E , R E P R E S E N T IN G A 1 5 ° S L O P E U S E T H IS P A G E A S A G U ID E T O D E T E R M IN E SL O P E...

Page 7 - SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER; To Remove Unit From Carton; Tools Required; Attaching Starter Rope

7 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER To Remove Unit From Carton • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. • Remove loose parts included with your unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.). • Cut along corners and lay carton down flat. ...

Page 8 - Converting to Side Discharge; SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

8 • With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, hold the blade control handle against the upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the engine. Release the blade control handle. Slip the starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten the wing nut. See Figure 4. • Make certain all nuts and bo...

Page 9 - SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Adjusting Cutting Height

9 SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck. Theblade will be rotating whenever the engine isrunning. Be sure no one other than the operator isstanding near the lawn mower while startingthe engine or operating the mower. Never run engi...

Page 10 - SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Handle Height; Carburetor; Cutting Height

10 SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to your lawn mower without firststopping the engine and disconnecting thespark plug wire. Handle Height Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position.To lower the handle height for your convenience...

Page 11 - SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Lubrication; Cutting Blade

11 SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER WARNING: Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning,lubricating or doing any kind of maintenancework on lawn mower. Lubrication Blade Control • Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle and the brake cable at least once a ...

Page 12 - Cutting Deck; Engine

12 Cutting Deck • The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent a build-up of grass clippings, leaves, dirt or other matter. If this debris is allowed to accumulate, it will invite rust and corrosion, and may prevent proper mulching. • The deck may be cleaned by tilting...

Page 13 - SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

13 SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 4. Blocked fuel line. 5. Faulty spark plug. 6. Engine flooded. 1. Engage blade control handle...

Page 16 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date o...