Yard-Man 11B-106C401 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. carton Remove loose parts if included with unit Le operator s manual bottle of oil etc Cut corners and lay carton down flat Remove packing material Roll or slide unit out of carton Check carton thoroughly for loose parts SECTION 4 ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower NOTE Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position Tools Required Pair of pliers not necessary but helpful Assembling Mower e Remove any packing material which may be between the upper and lower handles for shipping purposes e Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug and attach rubber boot to a bolt on the engine to ground See Figure 2 Spark Plug Figure 2 e Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the handle into the operating position Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mounting brackets Tighten the hand knobs on each side of the handle carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle See Figure 3 NOTE Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position If you wish to lower the height of the handle refer to the Handle Height Adjustment Section on page 9 Carriage Bolt Carriage Bolt Hand Knob Figure 3 Remove the hairpin clips from the2. 41 0484 Bearing 58 736 0504 Wave Washer 29 682 0025B 0665 Deck Assembly 63 682 7002 Mulching Plug 30 1753 0588 Blade Adapter Kit 64 731 1409 Chute Deflector 31 736 0524A Blade Bell Support 65 710 0599 Hex Wash Hd TT Screw 1 4 32 710 1044 Hex Bolt 7 16 20 x 1 5 20 x 5 Lg 33 742 0740 20 Mulch Blade 66 36 929 Be washer 46 738 0102 Axle Bolt 66 710 0599 Hex Wash Hd TT Screw 1 4 47 736 0105 Bell Washer 400 ID x 88 See 48 738 0507B Shoulder Bolt 69 731 1933 Cover Front End 49 14832 Spring Lever Assy w Knob Ee eisee Hub Gap NOE shown NOTES MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR YaRD MaN The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PROD UCTS INC MTD with respect to new merchandise pur chased and used in the United States its possessions 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 purchase and will at its option repair or replace free of charge any part found to be defective in material or workmanship This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator s Manual furnished with the product and has not been subject to misuse abuse com mercial use neglect accident improper maintenance alter ation vandalism theft fire water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster Damag
3. Engage blade control handle 2 Spark plug wire disconnected 2 Connect wire to spark plug 3 Fuel tank empty or stale fuel 3 Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 4 Blocked fuel line 4 Clean fuel line 5 Faulty spark plug 5 Clean adjust gap or replace 6 Engine flooded 6 Wait a few minutes to restart Do not prime Engine runs erratic Spark plug wire loose Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Blocked fuel line or stale fuel 2 Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 3 Vent in gas cap plugged 3 Clear vent 4 Water or dirt in fuel system 4 Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel 5 Dirty air cleaner 5 Clean air cleaner 6 Carburetor out of adjustment 6 Adjust carburetor Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 Air flow restricted 2 Remove blower housing and clean 3 Carburetor not adjusted properly 3 Adjust carburetor Occasional skip 1 Spark plug gap too close 1 Adjust gap to 030 hesitates at high speed Idles poorly 1 Spark plug fouled faulty or gap too 1 Reset gap to 030 or replace spark plug wide 2 Carburetor improperly adjusted 2 Adjust carburetor Excessive vibration 1 Cutting blade loose or unbalanced 1 Tighten blade and adapter Balance blade 2 Bent cutting blade 2 Replace blade Mower will not mulch 1 Wet grass 1 Do not mow when grass is wet wait until grass later to cut 2 Excessively high grass 2 Mow once at a hig
4. Make sure the notches on the blade bell support are aligned with the small hole in the blade e Replace hex bolt e Tighten to torque 450 in lbs min 600 in lbs max e To ensure safe operation of mower check all nuts and bolts periodically for correct torque Deck Maintenance e The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent a buildup 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 e The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and scraping clean with a suitable tool make certain the spark plug wire is disconnected SECTION 10 OFF SEASON STORAGE The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn mower for storage e Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions NOTE We do not recommend the use of pressure washers or garden hose to clean your unit They may cause damage to electric components spindles pulleys bearings or the engine The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability NOTE We do not recommend the use of pressure washers or garden hose to clean your unit They may cause damage to electric components spindles pulleys bearings or the engine The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability Engine Maintenance e Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine maintenance
5. N WEAR SAFETY GLASSES w NOT mow WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS e USE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES DO NOT pow SLOPES GREATER THAN 15 MOW ACROSS NEVI UP AND DOWN NEVER PULL MOWER S De YOUR FEET LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE MOVING BACKWARDS READ OPERATOR S MANUAL KEEP SAFETY DEVICES BLADE CONTROL TRAILING SHIELD DISCHARGE COVER ETC INPLACE AND WORKING Figure 1 WARNING To reduce the risk of injury do not operate mower A unless rear trailing shield is in its proper place USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE Sg A POWER POLE Bel l A CORNER OF A BUILDING el et e OR A FENCE POST gt Leer i WARNING A 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 could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes Operate WALK BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes never up and down slopes NOILO3S JDNVD 4d01S SECTION 3 UNPACKING Removing Unit From Carton e Remove staples break glue on top flaps or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open
6. S WARNING Do not at any time make any A adjustment to lawn mower without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire Cutting Height Adjustment Adjustment Lever Figure 8 An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel position provides cutting height adjustment Each adjusting plate has nine height positions Height of cut will be changed when the thumb lever is moved from position to another e Simply depress the lever towards wheel and move wheel and lever assembly to desired position All wheels must be placed in the same relative position See Figure 8 e For rough or uneven lawns move the height adjustment handles to positions which will give a higher cutting height Both front and rear handles must be placed in the same relative position Handle Height Adjustment Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position To lower the handle height proceed as follows e Remove the starter rope from the rope guide e Remove the upper handle by removing the hand knobs and carriage bolts Lay the upper handle out of the way being careful not to bend or kink the cables e Remove the hairpin clips from the weld pins on the handle brackets Press inward on the legs of the lower handle Remove lower handle from the mower e Turn the lower handle around so the notch on the bottom of the lower handle is facing forward as shown in Figure 9 Reassemble placing the bottom holes in the han
7. YaRD MaN vm Operators Manual Description 20 MULCHING PUSH MOWER MODEL Nos 11B 106C401 11B 106C701 IMPORTANT Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment Warning This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department P O Box 368022 Cleveland Ohio 44136 9722 MTD PRODUCTS INC P O BOX 368022 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 9722 PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 770 10074A 9 99 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ccceceececeeceeeeeeeneeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeesenaeeneneees 3 1o10 01 A E CET 5 Unpacking eenruon annn A ete a i ea E a 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower 6 Know Your Lawn MOWED cceeeceeceeeeeeneeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeaaaeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeaaeeeeseeaas 7 Operating Your Lawn Mower sssssssessssssesssisssirssrrnssrnssttnntnnsnnns
8. aler for assistance e Do not adjust throttle control with the engine running 2 SLOPE OPERATION For your safety use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area If the slope is greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge do not operate this mower DO e Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes e Watch for holes ruts hidden objects or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles e Always be sure of your footing A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury DO NOT e Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The operator could loose footing or balance e Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge e Do not mow on wet grass Reduced footing could cause slipping 3 CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the mower and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them e Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator e Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area e Before and while moving backwards look behind and down for small children e Never allow children under age 14 to operate the mower e Use extreme care when approaching blind c
9. bly Lower the mulching plug See Figure 6 Mulching Plug Hinge Pin Side Chute Deflector Figure 6 SECTION 5 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Blade Control Handle WARNING This control mechanism is a A safety device Never attempt to bypass its operations The blade will be rotating whenever the engine is running The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower See Figure 7 The blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade Throttle Control Your engine is equipped with a constant speed throttle which is set at full throttle for best performance Recoil Starter The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle See Figure 7 Stand behind the unit in the operating position to start the unit Blade Control Handle Ab ee Starter Rope Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Spark Plug Wire Figure 7 SECTION 6 OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on the cutting deck See safety labels on page 4 The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields We recommend wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses NOTE For best results raise the cutting position until it is determined which height is best for your lawn Se
10. dle over the weld pins in the handle mounting bracket e Reassemble the upper handle e Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes in the weld pins and attach the starter rope as instructed in the Set Up Instructions Notch wa Q Lower Handle Figure 9 SECTION 8 MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER WARNING Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning lubricating or doing any kind of work on lawn mower Blade Control e Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle and the brake cable at least once a season with light oil See Figure 10 The blade control must operate freely in both directions Wheels e Lubricate the wheel bearings if so equipped at least once a season with light oil or engine oil Also if the wheels are removed for any reason lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel with light oil Engine e Follow engine manual for lubrication instructions SECTION 9 SERVICE A NOTE When tipping the unit empty fuel tank and keep engine spark plug side up Cutting Blade 1 WARNING When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement protect hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade To remove blade e Remove the bolt and blade bell support which hold the blade and adapter to the engine crankshaft See Figure 11 Remove the blade and the adapter from the crankshaft T WARNING Periodically insp
11. e Cutting Height Adjustment section Gas And Oil Fill Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual Read instructions carefully WARNING Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at least two minutes after running EE Starting Attach spark plug wire to spark plug If equipped with a rubber boot make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire inside the rubber boot is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug 1o Start Engine and Engage Blade Prime engine as instructed in the engine manual e Standing behind the unit depress the blade control handle and hold it against the upper handle e Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle rope will pull slightly harder at this point Let the rope rewind slowly e Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke Keep a firm grip on starter handle Return it slowly to the rope guide NOTE f you encounter any problems refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide for helpful information Stop Engine And Blade e Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade WARNING The blade continues to rotate A for a few seconds after the engine is shut off Do not touch the blade in any way while it is still rotating e Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to preve
12. e mower while it is in operation Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine in any direction Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel toed shoes are recommended Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry They can be caught in moving parts Never operate a unit in bare feet sandals or sneakers Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of discharge opening at all times as the rotating blade can cause injury Many injuries occur when the mower is pulled over the foot during a fall Do not hang on to the mower if you are falling release the handle immediately e Never pull the mower toward you while you are walking If you must back the mower away from a wall or obstruction first look down and behind and then follow these steps a Step back from the mower to fully extend your arms b Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing c Pull the mower back slowly no more than half way toward you d Repeat these steps as needed e Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs e Disengage the self propelled mechanism or drive clutch on units so equipped before starting the engine e The blade control handle is a safety device Never attempt to bypass it
13. e resulting from the installation or use of any accessory or attachment not approved by MTD Products Inc for use with the product s covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damages Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to sep arate terms as follows All normal wear part or component failures will be covered on the product for a period of 90 days regardless of cause After 90 days but within the two year period normal wear part failures will be covered ONLY IF caused by defects in material or workmanship of OTHER component parts Normal wear parts and components include but are not limited to belts blades blade adapters grass bags rider deck wheels seats snow thrower skid shoes shave plates and tires Batteries are covered by a 90 day limited replacement warranty HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE Warranty service is available WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER To locate the dealer in your area please check for a listing in the Yellow Pages or contact the Customer Service Department of MTD PROD UCTS INC by calling 1 800 800 7310 or writing to P O Box 368022 Cleveland Ohio 44136 9722 This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases a The engine or component parts thereof These items carry a separate manufacturer s warranty Please refer to the applicable manufacturer s warranty on these items b Log splitter pumps valves and cylind
14. ect the blade WARNING Be sure to disconnect and ground the spark plug wire before performing any repairs or maintenance adapter for cracks especially if you strike a foreign object Replace when necessary Lubricate Bearings Figure 10 Blade Adapter H lt Hex Bolt Figure 11 When sharpening the blade follow the original angle of grind as a guide It is extremely important that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds may cause damage to the mower and could break causing personal injury The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly It is recommended that the blade always be removed from the adapter for the best test of balance e Before reinstalling the blade and the blade adapter to the unit lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil or engine oil Lubricating the bolt holes bolts and inner surface of the nuts is also recommended To Reinstall Blade e Be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked Bottom or with part number facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position e Be certain the blade is aligned with and seated onto the blade adapter flanges e Place blade bell support on blade
15. er Support representative Please have your unit s model number and serial number ready when you call See previous section to locate this information You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call SECTION IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES A A 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 MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL HEED ITS WARNING DANGER Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death 1 GENERAL OPERATION Read this owner s guide 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 proper use of this machine before operating it Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replace
16. ers have a separate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such as brake adjustments clutch adjustments or deck adjust ments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States of America its possessions and territories except those sold through MTD s authorized channels of export distribution No implied warranty including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identified No other express warranty or guaranty whether written or oral except as mentioned above given by any person or entity including a dealer or retailer with respect to any product shall bind MTD During the period of the War ranty the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sales MTD shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damages including without limitation expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care ser vices for transportation or for related
17. expenses or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted prod uct Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold Alteration of the safety features of the product shall void this Warranty You assume the risk and liability for loss damage or injury to you and your property and or to others and their property arising out of the use or misuse or inability to use the product This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser original lessee or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift How State Law Relates to this Warranty This limited war ranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state
18. h cutting height then mow again at desired height or make a 3 Dull blade narrower cutting swath 1 2 width 3 Sharpen or replace blade Uneven cut 1 Wheels not positioned correctly 1 Place all four wheels in same height position 2 Dull blade 2 Sharpen or replace blade SECTION 12 PARTS LIST MODEL 106 e Part No Code Description 1 747 0824 Control Handle Ass y 2 710 1270 Oval C Sunk Screw D 712 0324 Hex Lock Nut 6 746 0883 Control Housing 7 720 0295 Foam Grip 8 749 0705 Upper Handle 10 710 1205 Rope Guide 12 720 0276 Hand Knob 13 1710 1174 Carriage Bolt 14 726 0240 Cable Tie 15 749 0928 Lower Handle 16 714 0104 Hairpin Clip 39 Engine 44 735 0639 Spark Plug Boot 55 746 0550 Control Cable 62 720 0279 Handle Knob 777830118 Danger Label Cut Hand 777830143 Danger Label 777S30108 Discharge Door Label Model 106 ei Part No Code Description ta Part No Code Description 17 17098 Hinge Clip 50 15262B Pivot Bar 18 731 0872A Rear Flap 51 15261A Height Adj Plate 19 682 3025 Handle Bracket Ass y LH 52 734 1978 Wheel Assembly 20 682 3024 Handle Bracket Ass y RH 53 14578 Height Adj Ass y Comp R F 21 736 0356 Bell Washer 39 ID x 1 38 14579 Height Adj Ass y Comp L F 22 712 0798 Hex Nut 3 8 16 Thd 57 710 0654A Hex L Wash Hd Scr 3 8 16 x 23 1731 1426 Hub Cap Yellow 1 0 Lg 24 7
19. instructions e Maintain ENGINE OIL as instructed in the engine manual e Service AIR CLEANER every 25 hours under normal conditions Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should be serviced To service the air cleaner refer to the engine manual e The SPARK PLUG should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications e CLEAN the engine regularly with a cloth or brush Keep the cooling system blower housing area cleaned to permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine performance and life Be certain to remove all grass dirt and combustible debris from muffler area e Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions e Coat mower s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting e Store mower in a dry clean area Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer NOTE When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed care should be taken to rust proof the equipment Using a light oil or silicone coat the equipment especially cables and all moving parts SECTION 1 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause s Corrective Action Engine fails to start 1 Blade control handle disengaged 1
20. ment parts Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power equipment not a plaything Therefore exercise extreme caution at all times Your unit has been designed to perform one job to mow grass Do not use it for any other purpose Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power mower Children 14 years old and over should only operate mower under close parental supervision Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your mower Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and pets Stop engine when they are in the vicinity of your mower to help prevent blade contact or thrown object injury Although the area of operation should be completely cleared of foreign objects an object may have been overlooked and could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the area Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used Remove all stones sticks wire bones toys and other foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the area Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like To help avoid a thrown objects injury keep children bystanders and helpers at least 75 feet from th
21. nt accidental starting while equipment is unattended Using Your Rotary Mower Be sure that lawn is clear of stones sticks wire or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others e For best results do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the mower preventing proper discharge of grass clippings and could cause you to slip and fall New grass thick grass or wet grass may require a narrower cut Speed of the mower should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn e When using the side discharge mower the best mowing pattern is one that allows the clippings to discharge towards the uncut part of the lawn This permits recutting of the clippings to further pulverize them When cutting high weeds discharge towards cut portion then recut at right angles to first direction s Fora healthier lawn always cut off one third or less of the total length of the grass Lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth WARNING If you strike a foreign object stop the engine Remove wire from spark plug thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower Extensive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired SECTION 7 MAKING ADJ USTMENT
22. orners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child or hazard 4 SERVICE e Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive e Use only an approved gasoline container e Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is running Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling e Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion e Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition e Never refuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area e Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame or spark such as a gas water heater space heater or furnace e Never run an engine inside a closed area e To reduce fire hazard keep mower free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage Allow mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing e Before cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting e Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness Also visually inspect blade for damage e g bent cracked Replace with blade which meets original equipment specifica
23. outer holes in the weld pins on the handle mounting brackets Using a pair of pliers squeeze one leg of the lower handle against the handle mounting bracket Insert the hairpin clip into the inner hole on the weld pin See Figure 4 Repeat on other side Hairpin Clip in Inner Hole Lower Handle ba AN Handle Mounting Bracket Figure 4 The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper handle Loosen the wing nut which secures the rope guide For location of the wing nut see Figure 5 Insert starter rope into rope guide Wing Nut Rope Guide Figure 5 e 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 1 e Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened securely e 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 5 Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened securely 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 assem
24. s operation Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating blade The blade control handle must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released e Never operate the mower in wet grass Always be sure of your footing A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk never run Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light e Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives walks or roads e If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble e Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute 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 e Never operate mower without proper guards grass catcher plates or other safety protective devices in place e Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch e Only use accessories approved for this machine by the manufacturer Read understand and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory e If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Contact your de
25. tions e Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition e Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly e After striking a foreign object stop the engine remove the wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage Repair the damage before starting and operating the mower e Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running e Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown For safety protection frequently check components and replace with manufacturers recommended parts when necessary e Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them e Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine Excessive engine speeds are dangerous WARNING YOUR RESPONSIBILITY A Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS DISCHARGE CHUTE COVER OR GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE DANGER KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY A DANGER AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH s KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN BY THE BLADE IN ANY DIRECTIO
26. ttnntnnnnnnnennnennn nt 8 Making AdjUStMent eriein ieir eaii AA E A ATON EANA 9 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower 10 ee 10 Off Season Storage enine ania aiaa NE aaaea aaie iura 11 Troubleshooting EE E 12 Fans istic ee EE SE NEE dee EE 13 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator s Manual is an important part of your new Lawn Mower It will help you assemble prepare and maintain the unit for best performance Please read and understand what it says Before you start assembling your new equipment please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer e You can locate the model number by standing behind the unit in the operating position and looking down atthe cutting deck A sample model plate is explained below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below Model Number Serial Number Copy the model number here Copy the serial number here MTD MTD PRODUCTS INC alt CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 For A Growing World CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit please call the Customer Support Department Call 1 330 220 4MTD 4683 or 1 800 800 7310 to reach a Custom
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