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

2 Finding and Recording Model Number Model Number Serial 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 co...

Page 3 - WARNING; 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 - Children; Your

4 2 Safe Operation Practices Children Tragic accidents can occur if operator is not alert to presence of children. Children are often attracted to mower and mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.1. Keep children out of the...

Page 5 - Safe

5 The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating. 20. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control handle or o...

Page 6 - IMPORTANT

6 3 Setup and Adjustment 1. Remove grass catcher and any packing material which may be between upper and lower handles. a. Remove hand knobs from handle brackets and pull up and back on upper handle as shown in Figure 1. Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mounting brack...

Page 7 - Setup and

7 Figure 5 CUTTING HEIGHT Step 7 For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment lever to a higher position. This will help prevent scalp- ing of the grass. Drive Control Step 8 For some people the drive control may not be in a comfortable position. You can adjust the handle by tightening the ...

Page 8 - Blade Control; Never; fuel; Know Your Lawn Mower

8 4 Operating Your Lawn Mower Now that you have set up your lawn mower for operation, get acquainted with its controls and fea-tures. These are described below and illustrated on this page. This knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest potential. Blade Control The blade cont...

Page 9 - Starting Engine

9 4 Operating Your Lawn Mower WARNING The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it. Be sure no one other than t...

Page 10 - General Recommendations

10 5 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower WARNING Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine. We do not recommend the use of pressure washers or garden hose to clean your unit. These may cause damage to el...

Page 11 - Blade Care

11 5 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower WARNING When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement or when sliding the belt around it, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Blade Care WARNING: When removing cutting blade for sharpening or replacemen...

Page 13 - Notes

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 plu...

Page 15 - DO NOT remove safety; Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower

15 7 Safety Labels WARNING DO NOT remove safety (or any) labels from mower for any reason. Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower �� ...

Page 17 - Parts List

17 1 721-04107 Oil Seal 2 741-04106 Plastic Bushing 3 707-04409 Shift Fork 4 707-04540 Transmission Bracket 5 710-04329 Screw, .159 OD x .610 6 710-04374 Hex Screw, .159 OD x .43 7 711-04386 Output Shaft 8 711-04394 Input Shaft 9 712-0411 Hex Lock Nut, 5/16-24 10 715-0129 Spirol Pin 11 715-04030 Dow...

Page 19 - are specially

19 8 Parts List 1 747-1161A Blade Control 2 746-04195 Drive Cable 3 746-04213 Control Cable 4 710-1667 Screw, #10-16 x .625 5 731-0620 Drive Control Lever 6 731-1057 Upper Control Cover 7 731-1058 Lower Control Cover 8 731-1059 Mounting Cap 9 710-1174 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2.0 10 710-1205 Eye Bol...

Page 20 - 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 posses-sions and territories.“MTD” warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original ...