Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER; ENGINE INFORMATION
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices .................................................................. 3 Slope Gauge ..................................................................................................... 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 4 - Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
4 other safety protective devices in place and working. Never operate mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so, can result in personal injury. 21. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch. 22. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the original equ...
Page 5 - Your Responsibility; STARTER
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; IN
6 SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE 15° SIG H T AND HO L D T H IS L E V E L WIT H A VE RTIC AL TRE E A PO W E R PO L E A CO R N ER O F A BUIL DING O R A F E NC E PO S T 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 USE TH IS P A GE AS A GU ID E TO DET E RM INE S L OPE S W H ERE Y O ...
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 Converting to Side Discharge • Your mower has been shipped as a mulcher. To convert it to a side-discharge mower, lift the mulching plug. Slide the two hooks on the side-discharge deflector under the hinge pin on the mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug. See Figure 5 Figure 5 SECTION 4:...
Page 9 - SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Adjusting Cutting Height; Second Time Starting Engine
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 - To Stop Engine And Blade; To De-Energize Self Starter; Using Your Rotary Mower
10 NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide for helpful information. To Stop Engine And Blade 1. Release safety blade control handle (the start control button will automatically return to the off/up position), engine and blade will stop within a few seconds. NOTE: E...
Page 11 - SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Handle Height; Carburetor; Cutting Height
11 SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Be sure to disconnect the spark plug wire and DE-ENERGIZE starterbefore performing any adjustments or repairs.DO NOT attempt any maintenance or serviceto the engine and/or mower equipped with thesafety key in the unlocked and/or energizedmode. WARNING: NEVER...
Page 12 - SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Lubrication; Blade Control; Cutting Blade
12 SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER WARNING: Be sure to disconnect the spark plug wire and DE-ENERGIZE starterbefore performing any repairs ormaintenance. DO NOT attempt anymaintenance or service to the engine and/ormower equipped with the safety key in theunlocked and/or energized mode. WARNI...
Page 13 - Cutting Deck; Engine
13 • Place blade bell support on blade. Make sure the notches on the blade bell support are aligned with the small holes in the blade. See Figure 11. • Replace hex bolt. Tighten to recommended torque. Blade Torque: 450 in. lbs. min., 600 in. lbs. max . • To ensure safe operation of mower, check all ...
Page 14 - SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
14 SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged. 2. Start control button not depressed. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 4. Safety key not in run position. 5. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 6. Blocked fuel lin...
Page 15 - NOTES
Page 16 - SECTION 10: PARTS LIST MODEL 106D
16 SECTION 10: PARTS LIST MODEL 106D 8 9 11 12 8 15 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 33 34 33 36 37 38 39 40 27 21 26 19 22 23 24 25 41 42 43 44 20 35 46 45 38 6 1 57 55 56 53 52 13 47 46 49 10 7 54 48 51 50 31 16 17
Page 20 - 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...