Troy-Bilt 80 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. Use of parts which do not 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 condition 6 Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly 7 After striking a foreign object stop the engine disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage Repair the damage before starting and operating the mower 8 Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running 9 Grass catcher components discharge cover and trail shield are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown For safety protection frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer s O E M parts only listed in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 10 Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine 11 Maintain or replace safety labels as necessary 12 Observe proper disposal laws and regulations Improper disposal of fluids and materials c2. with the side marked bottom or with part number facing away from the adapter Align the blade bell support over the blade with the tabs in the holes of the blade and insert the hex bolt e Tighten the hex bolt to the torque listed below Blade Mounting Torque Center Bolt 450 in Ib min 600 in Ib max To insure safe operation of your unit ALL nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for correct tightness NOTE Cutting grass in sandy soil condition causes abrasive wear to the blade Off Season Storage The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage 1 Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions IMPORTANT We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit 2 Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions 3 Coat mower s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting 4 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 a poorly ventilated 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 of your lawn mower before storage SECTION 7 TROUBLESHOOTING SER anc Gass rc Engine fails to start 1 Blade control handle disengaged 1 Engage blade control handle 2 Spark plu
3. may obscure your vision of a child who may run into the mower 5 Keep children away from hot or running engines They can suffer burns from a hot muffler 6 Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power mower Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent Service Safe Handling Of Gasoline 1 To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite 2 Wash your skin and change clothes immediately Use only an approved gasoline container 4 Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling 5 Remove gas powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground If this is not possible then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle 6 Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device 7 Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition a 8 Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapo
4. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light Walk never run Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives walks or roads If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble 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 Never operate mower without proper trail shield discharge cover grass catcher blade control handle or other safety protective devices in place and working Never operate mower with damaged safety devices Failure to do so can result in personal injury Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer Failure to do so can result in personal injury If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Call customer assistance for the name of your nearest servicing dealer Slope Operation Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury Operation on slopes requires extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it For your safety use the slope gauge included as part of this manual t
5. N I z s a Chute Opening x 9 Mi Na Y UU m OW AN Lip of Mulching Baffle insert inside chute opening Figure 5 SECTION 4 OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Know your lawn mower Blade Control Handle The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower See Figure 6 The blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade WARNING This blade control mechanism is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operation Cutting Height Adjustment Levers One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and is used to adjust the cutting height All four levers have to be at the same relative position to ensure uniform cut Recoil Starter The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit Mulching Baffle The mulching baffle is used to recirculate grass clippings back to the lawn Attach it as instructed on page 7 of this manual Before Starting Height 22 gt Adjustment Height Adjustment Levers Levers D Chute Deflector Mulching N Bafle Figure 6 e Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual Read instructions carefully WARNING Use extreme care when handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Ne
6. NING Engine Exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm DANGER This machine 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 machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death General Operation 1 10 Read this operator s manual 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 replacement parts This machine 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 this machine Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the instructions in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent Only responsible individual
7. OTROY BILT Operator s Manual 22 Rotary Mower Model Series 080 IMPORTANT Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment P 0 BOX 1386 KITCHENER ONTARIO N2G 4J1 PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 772C0726 11 2004 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Content Page Customer Support 2 Adjustments 10 Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Maintenance 11 Slope Gauge 5 Troubleshooting 13 Setting Up 6 Parts List 14 Operating Your Lawn Mower 8 Warranty 16 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator s Manual is an important part of your new equipment 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 A sample model plate is also given below You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear of the deck This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer s web site and or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized service dealer Model Number Serial Number Num ro de mod le Num ro de s rie Copy the model number here XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX s TROYBILT CANADA i OTROY BILT oe em ON Non aut Copy the serial number here ENGINE INFORMATION The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related is
8. aintenance e The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed here e Changing of engine governed speed will void engine warranty e All adjustments should be checked at least once each season e Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight WARNING Always stop engine disconnect spark plug and ground against engine before cleaning lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine Lubrication Blade Control Handle e Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle at least once a season with light oil The blade control must operate freely in both directions See Figure 10 Wheels e If your mower is equipped with ball bearing wheels lubricate at least once a season with a light oil all other types require no lubrication However if the wheels are removed for any reason lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel with light automotive oil Chute Deflector e Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot point periodically with light oil to prevent rust See Figure 10 Engine Follow the accompanying engine manual for lubrication schedule and instruction Lubricate these points Lubricate these points Figure 10 Cleaning Mower e The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use
9. an harm the environment Your Responsibility 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 SLOPE GAUGE SECTION 2 Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes E E T_T SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE l gg A POWER POLE s l la ACORNER OF A BUILDING ON ORA FENCE POST My ancer 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 SECTION 3 SETTING UP apar Plug Wire Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug and ground it against the engine 2 Ifengine is equipped with a rubber boot attach rubber boot to a bolt on the engine to ground See Figure 1 Shipping Block The chute deflector on your mower may be held in an upright position by a block for shipping purposes only This shipping block must be removed and discarded before the mower is put into ope
10. curred for substitute or replacement lawn care services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusions or limitations 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 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 misuse or inability to use the product This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a gift HOW LOCAL LAWS RELATE TO THIS WARRANTY This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary in different jurisdictions IMPORTANT Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to obtain warranty coverage MTD LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 Phone 1 800 800 7310 1 330 220 4683 MTD Products Ltd P 0 BOX 1386 KITCHENER ON N2G 4J1 Phone 1 800 668 1238
11. e ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States and or Canada and their respective possessions and territories except those sold through MTD s authorized channels of export distribution f Replacement parts that are not genuine MTD parts g Transportation charges and service calls h If Products are used commercially MTD may separately offer Limited Commercial Warranties on certain select products Ask your dealer or retailer for details or contact MTD Service for more information No implied warranty including any implied warranty of merchantability of 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 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 warranty the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale MTD shall not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage including without limitation expenses in
12. esulting from the installation or use of any part accessory or attachment not approved by MTD for use with the product s covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage Normal wear parts are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty 30 days from the date of purchase Normal wear parts include but are not limited to items such as batteries belts blades blade adapters grass bags rider deck wheels seats snow thrower skid shoes friction wheels shave plates auger spiral rubber and tires 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 In the U S A Check your Yellow Pages or contact MTD LLC at P O Box 361131 Cleveland Ohio 44136 0019 or call 1 800 800 7310 or 1 330 220 4683 or log on to our Web site at www mtdproducts com In Canada Contact MTD Products Limited Kitchener ON N2G 4J1 or call 1 800 668 1238 or log on to our Web site at www mtdcanada com This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases a The engine or component parts thereof These items may carry a separate manufacturer s warranty Refer to applicable manufacturer s warranty for terms and conditions b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a separate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tun
13. g 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 afew minutes to restart but do not prime Engine runs erratic 1 Spark plug wire loose 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Blocked fuel line or stale fuel 2 Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 3 Ventin gas 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 hesitates 1 Spark plug gap too close 1 Adjust gap to 030 at high speed Idles poorly 1 Spark plug fouled faulty or gap too 1 Reset gap to 030 or replace spark wide plug 2 Carburetor improperly adjusted 2 Adjust carburetor 3 Dirty air cleaner 3 Service air cleaner 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 grass 1 Wet grass 1 Do not mow when grass is wet wait until later to cut 2 Excessively high grass 2 Mow o
14. has been allowed to grow in excess of 4 inches mulching is not recommended Mow using the side discharge to reduce the grass height to 3 1 4 inches or less before mulching SECTION 5 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING Always stop engine disconnect spark plug and ground against engine before performing adjustments Cutting Height Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the cutting height of the mower 2 1 To change the height of cut squeeze adjuster _ 7 gt lever toward the wheel moving up or downto gt selected height NOTE All wheels must be in the same height of cut LA Figure 8 Handle Height To lower the handle height proceed as follows 1 Remove the starter rope from the rope guide 2 Remove the hardware securing the lower handle to handle brackets and remove the lower handle being careful not to bend or kink the cables 3 Reassemble placing the top holes in the handle over the weld pins in the handle mounting brackets 4 Secure with hardware previously removed 5 Reassemble the upper handle to the lower handle 6 Attach the starter rope and rope guide as Handle instructed in the Set up instructions Mounting 7 Remember to attach the spark plug wire after Brackets completing the adjustments and before Figure 9 operating your mower SECTION 6 MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER General Recommendations e Always observe safety rules when performing any m
15. he opening in the rope guide is toward the front of the mower Insert the rope guide into the right side of the handle and secure with hex locknut See Figure 4 NOTE f the starter rope becomes disconnected from rope guide on handle disconnect and ground the spark plug wire Depress the blade control handle and pull the starter rope out from engine slowly Slip the starter rope into the rope guide bolt on handle Mulching Baffle If your mower is equipped with a mulching baffle Chute install it on the right side of the deck Follow the Deflector sequence indicated here 1 Lift up and hold the side discharge chute deflector 2 Insert bottom lip of the mulching baffle inside the chute opening marked 1 in Figure 5 Mulching Baffle 3 Snap hooks of the mulching baffle over the hinge pin of the chute deflector marked 2 in Figure 5 The hooks must snap into place on the hinge pin locking the mulching baffle firmly onto the mower Release the chute deflector NOTE For proper assembly install bottom lip inside chute opening before placing hooks over the hinge pin IMPORTANT This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine manual before operating your mower Starter Handle a Tie Figure 4 PN Hooks i ninge F i AASIN O XY AY x OSs SD ae A
16. he blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit Release Figure 7 the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade XN Blade Control Handle WARNING THIS CONTROL MECHANISM IS A SAFETY DEVICE NEVER ATTEMPT TO BYPASS ITS OPERATION Stopping Engine 1 Release blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade 2 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and ground against the engine Using Your Lawn Mower IMPORTANT Be sure the lawn is clear of stones sticks wire or other objects which could damage the lawn mower or the engine Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others WARNING If you strike a foreign object stop the engine Remove wire from the spark plug thoroughly A 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 Operating Tips e For best results do not cut wet grass e New grass thick grass or wet grass may require a narrower cut e Fora healthier lawn never cut off more than one third of the total length of the grass e Your lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth e For effective mulching do not cut wet grass e Adjust ground speed according to the condition of the lawn e Ifthe grass
17. nceatahigh cutting height then mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting path 3 Dull blade 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 NOTE For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above contact an authorized service dealer MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and MTD j used in the United States and or its territories and possessions and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and or its territories and possessions either entity For A Growing World respectively MTD MTD warrants this product excluding its normal wear parts as described below 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 materials 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 commercial use neglect accident improper maintenance alteration vandalism theft fire water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster Damage r
18. o measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area If the slope is greater than 15 degrees do not mow it Do 1 Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes 2 Watch for holes ruts rocks hidden objects or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip Tall grass can hide obstacles 3 Always be sure of your footing A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury If you feel you are losing your balance release the blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds Do Not 1 Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments you could lose your footing or balance 2 Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge 3 Do not mow on wet grass Unstable footing could cause slipping 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 They do not understand the dangers Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them 1 Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator 2 Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area 3 Before and while moving backwards look behind and down for small children 4 Use extreme care when approaching blind corners doorways shrubs trees or other objects that
19. or thrown object injuries Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling release the handle immediately 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking If you must back the mower away from a wall or obstruction first look down and behind to avoid tripping 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 Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Do not engage the self propelled mechanism on units so equipped while starting engine The blade control handle is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its 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 Never operate the mower in wet grass Always be sure of your footing A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury If you feel you are losing your footing release the blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop rotating within three seconds
20. ration See Figure 2 1 To remove the shipping block pull the spring loaded chute toward the engine Remove the block and carefully lower the chute into operating position keeping fingers out of the way Upper amp Lower Handles 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 2 Tighten wing nuts A on each side of the handle See Figure 3 NOTE Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher position If you wish to lower the height of the handle refer to the Adjustment Section 3 Tighten wing nuts C and D at the end of the lower handle to secure the handle to the handle mounting brackets 4 Fasten the cable to the left lower handle with the cable tie Pull the cable tie tight and trim off the excess See Figure 4 ee Spark Plug _ Wire 1b s a Spark Bolt Plug Ort Wire Spark Plug Figure 1 Shipping Block a ed Figure 2 Wing Nut D Wing Nut C Figure 3 Starter Rope 1 The starter rope is attached to the engine Additional rope may be wound around the starter handle If so unwind the rope from the handle 2 With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded depress the blade control handle and pull the rope out of the engine 3 Place the rope guide around the starter handle so t
21. rs will accumulate in the area 9 Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling 10 Never over fill fuel tank Fill tank to no more than inch below bottom of filler neck to provide for fuel expansion 11 Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely 12 If gasoline is spilled wipe it off the engine and equipment Move unit to another area Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine 13 Never store the machine or fuel container near an open flame spark or pilot light as on a water heater space heater furnace clothes dryer or other gas appliances 14 Toreduce fire hazard keep mower free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris 15 Allow a mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing General Service 1 Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas 2 Before cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting 3 Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness Also visually inspect blade for damage e g bent cracked worn Replace blade with the original equipment manufacture s O E M blade only listed in this manual
22. s who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use this machine 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 tripped over or picked up and thrown by the blade Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like Also avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury stay in the operator zone behind the handles and keep children bystanders helpers and pets at least 75 feet from the mower while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters the area Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 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 Never operate this machine in bare feet sandals slippery or light weight e g canvas shoes Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck Contact with the blade can amputate hands and feet A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact
23. sues with regards to performance power rating specifications warranty and service Please refer to the engine manufacturer s Owner s Operator s Manual packed separately with your unit for more information CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased without first contacting Customer Support If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit please call a Customer Support Representative 1 800 668 1238 Vv S Please have your units model number and serial number ready when you call See previous section to locate this a information You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call 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 Contact MTD Products Limited Kitchener ON N2G 4J1 or call 1 800 668 1238 or log on to our Web site at www mtdcanada com 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 manual before attempting to operate this machine Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury When you see this symbol heed its warning WAR
24. t does not specify turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are up e Remove the bolt and the blade bell support which hold the blade and the blade adapter to the engine crankshaft See Figure 11 e Remove blade and adapter from the crankshaft The blade may be resharpened by removing it and either grinding or filing the cutting edge keeping as close to the original bevel as possible Do not attempt to sharpen the blade while it is still on the mower e itis extremely important that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade oe o NOTE Improper blade balance will result in excessive Be Blade Bell ihrati Hex Bolt ade Be vibration causing eventual damage to the engine and Support mower Be sure to carefully balance blade after Figure 11 sharpening Possible damage resulting from blade unbalance condition is not the responsibility of the manufacturer NOTE Always remove blade from the adapter for testing balance The blade can be tested for balance by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly e Before reassembling the blade and the blade adapter to the unit lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil e Install the blade adapter on the crankshaft with the star away from the engine See Figure 11 Place the blade
25. to prevent a buildup of grass clippings leaves dirt or other matter Follow the steps below for this job NOTE We do not recommend the use of pressure washers or garden hose to clean your unit These may cause damage to electric components spindles pulleys bearings or the engine The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability 1 Disconnect spark plug wire Drain gasoline from the lawn mower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap 2 Tip the mower so that it rests on the housing Keep the side with the air cleaner facing up Hold the mower firmly WARNING Never tip the mower more than 90 degrees in any directions and do not leave the mower tipped for any length of time Oil can drain into the upper part of the engine causing a starting problem 3 Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a suitable tool Do not spray with water 4 Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground If you had put plastic under the gas cap earlier make sure to remove it now Blade Care and Replacement WARNING When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks especially if you strike a foreign object Replace when necessary Follow the steps below for blade service e Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug Tip mower as specified in separate engine manual If i
26. ver fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition e Attach spark plug wire to spark plug If unit is equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the spark plug wire 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 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 Starting Engine engine or operating mower Never run engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas Keep hands feet hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower 1 WARNING Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting e Ifyour unit is equipped with a primer prime engine as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit e Standing behind the unit depress the blade control handle and hold it against the upper handle as shown in Figure 7 e Grasp the recoil starter handle as shown and pull slowly until resistance is felt then pull Starter rapidly to start engine and avoid kickback Handle Return it slowly to the rope guide bolt NOTE T
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