Troy-Bilt 400 Series Lawn Mower User Manual
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3. Refer to page 14 for models with 12 rear wheels R f rez vous la page 14 pour mod les roues arri re de 12 po 12 N DE N DE PIECE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 747 1161A Blade Control Handle Black Poign e de commande de la lame noir 2 749 1092A Upper Handle Black Guidon sup rieur noir 3 747 04080 Catcher Lower Frame Sac a herbe bati inf rieur 4 749 0928B Lower Handle Guidon inf rieur 5 720 0279 Knob 1 4 20 Bouton 1 4 20 6 710 1205 Rope Guide Bolt Boulon de guidage de cordon 7 710 1174 Curved Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 2 00 Boulon ordinaire courb 5 16 18 x 2 00 8 664 04007 Generic Grasscatcher Bag Sac a herbe 664 04027 Grasscatcher Bag YM Sac herbe YM 664 0401 1 Grasscatcher Bag Troy Bilt Sac a herbe Troy Bilt 9 720 0284 Knob 5 16 18 Bouton 5 16 18 10 736 0451 Saddle Washer Rondelle selle 11 726 0240 Cable Tie Attache cable 12 710 0703 Carriage Bolt 1 4 20 x 75 Gr 1 Boulon ordinaire 1 4 20 x 0 75 Qual 1 13 731 04134A RB Chute Door Porte de goulotte 14 750 04162 Spacer 390 x 810 x 950 Entretoise 0 390 x 0 810 x 0 950 15 732 04089A LH Torsion Spring Ressort de torsion CG 16 732 04090A RH Torsion Spring Ressort de torsion CD 17 734 1987 Wheel Ass y 8 x 1 8 Spoke Bar Grey Ensemble de roue 8 x 1 8 Gris 18 731 04150 RR Baffle D flecteur de d chiquetage arri re droit 19 731 04177 Side Chute Deflector D flecteu
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32. pue 1997 01 Ajayewixoidde jo e 5 jou 1 41 4 reese ee E out SRS ta row LL NJS 1 1 21 I QU 1504 HO gt 1 al reese 1 0 re Ce Y Terres i Y SIHL LHOIS reese SET UP This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL After assembly service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit NOTE Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position This owners manual covers various models of lawnmowers The units illustrated may vary slightly from your unit Follow only those instructions which pertain to your model lawnmower Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it as in structed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Remove the carton inserts if any Remove the loose parts which are in the carton lift the mower from the carton or cut the corners of the carton and roll the mower out Figure 1 Pull up and back on the uppe
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35. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described the lubrication instructions Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage in structions e Coat mower s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting Store mower a dry clean area NOTE When storing any type of power equip ment 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 CAUTION Never fold or unfold handle without disconnecting spark plug NOTE Be careful not to bend of kink cables TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE S CORRECTIVE ACTION Engine fails to start 1 Blade control handle disengaged 1 Engage blade control handle 2 Spark plug wire disconnected 2 Connect spark plug wire 3 Fuel tank empty or stale fuel 3 Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 4 Blocked fuel line 4 Clean the fuel line 5 Faulty spark plug 5 Clean adjust gap or replace 6 Engine flooded 6 Wait a few 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 the fuel line fill the tank with clean fresh gasoline 3 Vent in gas cap plugged 3 Clear vent 4 Water or dirt in fuel system 4 Drain the fuel tank and carburetor Refill
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39. Mulching Leaves The mulching of leaves can also be beneficial to your lawn When mulching leaves make sure they are dry and are not laying too thick on the lawn Do not wait for all the leaves to be off the trees before you mulch is recommended keeping driveways and sidewalks on the operators right while moving Continue mow ing using this pattern having the left side of your lawnmower next to the uncut grass Mulching with the cutting area of the mower on the lawn avoids grass clippings in undesirable areas WARNING If you strike a foreign object stop the engine Remove wire from spark plug thor oughly inspect the mower for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operat ing the mower Extensive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage The unit should be promptly inspected and re paired ADJUSTMENTS WARNING Always stop engine disconnect spark plug and ground against engine before performing adjustments Height Adjusters See Figure 12 e Stop mower discon nect spark plug cable before changing mower cutting height wheel adjusters give you nine 9 different cut ting positions Medium is the best for most mowers change the height of cut squeeze adjuster lever Figure 12 toward the wheel moving up or down to selected height NOTE All wheels must be in the same height of cut When cutting in heavy or moist grass
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41. General Service Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area En gine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas 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 Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent inter vals 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 Use of parts which do not meet the original equip ment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly After striking a foreign object stop the engine disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine Thoroughly in spect the mower for any damage Repair the damage before starting and operating the mower Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running Grass catcher components discharge cover and trail shield are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow o
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43. TROY BILT Operators Manual 5 56 5 Co d N 400 Series READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT IMPORTANT OG 4805 PRINTED IN U S A 5 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT 2 LUBRICATION cesoie 9 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 3 MAINTENANCE ne dense 9 SLOPE GAUGE 5 OFF SEASON STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS 10 SET UP INSTRUCTIONS 6 TROUBLE 5 11 OPERATION 8 REPLACEMENT PARTS PI CES D TACH ES 12 ADJUSTMENTS 9 WARRANTY ile ea dt 15 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operators Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower It will help assemble prepare and tain 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 in formation 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 neces sary to use the manufacturer s web site and or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized ser
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47. 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 log on to our Web site at www mtdcanada com 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 WARNING 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 man ual 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 throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death General Operation Read this operators manual carefully in its entirety before at tempting to assemble this machine Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s be fore operation Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use
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50. 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 close fitting slacks and shirts Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel toed shoes are recommended Never operate this ma chine in bare feet sandals slippery or light weight e g canvas shoes not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cut ting deck Contact with the blade can amputate hands and feet missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade con tact 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 immedi ately 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 to ward 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
51. 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 Idles poorly 1 SC plug fouled faulty too 1 Reset gap to 030 or replace spark plug wide 2 Carburetor improperly adjusted 2 Adjust carburetor 3 Dirty air cleaner 3 Clean 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 1 Wet grass 1 Do not mow when grass is wet wait until later to mulch grass cut 2 Excessively high grass 2 Mow once at a high cutting height then mow again at desired height or make a narrower cut ting 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 Wheels will not 1 Belt not installed properly 1 Check belt for proper pulley installation and propel movement 2 Debris clogging drive operation 2 Clean out debris NOTE For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above contract your nearest authorized service dealer 11 For models with 8 rear wheels Pour mod les roue arri re de 8 po
52. with the cable ties found on the lower handle Pull the cable ties tight and trim off the excess See Figure 5 Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened securely NOTE f the starter rope becomes disconnected from rope guide on handle disconnect and ground the spark plug wire Depress the bail and pull the starter rope out from engine slowly Slip Cable Figure 5 the starter the guide on dle Attaching Rear Wheels If Not Already Attached Remove the hex flanged nut on the rear axle and place the rear wheel on the axle models with ball bearing wheels place the wave washer between the wheel and the lawnmower See Figure 6 Reinsert the flanged nut onto the axle as shown and tighten securely Repeat on other side Rear Wheel Hex 52 2 Se Wave Washer Models with ball bearings wheels only Figure 6 Assembly of Grass Catcher NOTE f your mower s grass catcher is assem bled proceed to the next section If not follow these steps NOTE Make certain the grass bag is turned right side out before assembling warning label will be on the outside Place bag over frame black plastic side is the bottom of bag Insert the hooks on the frame through the holes in the side plastic channels of the bag See Figure 7 Secure bag to frame by working the plastic channels on bag over frame as shown in Figure 7
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56. All of the plastic channels except center top of bag attach from the outside of bag Center top of bag attaches from the inside of bag Hole in Plastic Channel Bag Plastic Channels Figure 7 Rear Discharge Door Figure 8 Attaching Grass Catcher to Mower CAUTION Never attach or remove grass catcher while the engine is running Lift the rear discharge door on the and place the grass catcher on the pivot rod Let go of dis charge door so that it rests on the grass catcher See Figure 8 NOTE Make certain cables are routed to the outside of the handle so they are not in the way when attaching the grass catcher To Remove the Grass Catcher Lift the rear discharge door the mower as shown in Figure 8 Lift the grass catcher up and off the pivot rod Release the rear discharge door WARNING Never operate the mower unless the hooks on the grass catcher are seated on the pivot rod and the rear discharge door rests firmly against the top of the grass catcher Converting to Side Discharge If your unit is equipped with a side discharge deflec tor you can convert to a side discharge mower as follows Remove the grass catcher as previously described the side of the mower deck lift the hinged mulch ing plug See Figure 9 Hinged Mulching Plug optional Figure 9 Slide the two hooks the side discharge deflector under the hinge pin on the hin
57. Models with side Corps 21 po mod les avec jection lat rale discharge only seulement 787 01208 21 Deck Ass y Models without side Corps 21 po mod les sans jection lat rale discharge only seulement 2 687 02056 Handle Bracket Ass y RH Support du poign e droit 687 02057 Handle Bracket Ass y LH Support du poign e gauche 3 712 3005 Flanged Lock Nut Ecrou de blocage 4 734 04082 Wheel Ass y 12 x 1 8 Spoke Bar Grey Ensemble de roue 12 x 1 8 5 736 0504 Wave Washer w ball bearings only Rondelle ondul e avec roulement a billes seulement 6 732 0866 Spring Lever Ressort de levier 7 687 02039 Pivot Bar RH Barre de pivot droit 687 02040 Pivot Bar LH Barre de pivot gauche 8 738 0507B Shoulder Screw 50 Dia Vis a epaulement 50 Dia 9 720 0312 Grip Poign e 10 710 0216 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16 x 75 Vis a chapeau a six pans de 3 8 16 x 75 11 710 1652 Hex Tap Scr 1 4 28 x 25 Lg Vis taraudee a tete hexagonale 1 4 28 x 25 12 712 0397 Wing Nut Ecrou a oreilles 13 687 02033 Handle Bracket Ass y RH Support du poign e droit 687 02031 Handle Bracket Ass y LH Support du poign e gauche 15 710 0599 Hex Wash SF Tapp Scr 1 4 20 x 50 Vis taraud e 1 4 20 x 0 50 For parts not shown refer to page 12 Pour des pi ces non illustr es r f rez vous a la page 12 14 11A 545 3 10 05 TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within Canada MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will at its option repair or re
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59. astic liner Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling 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 Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or con tainer opening at all times until fueling is complete Do not use a nozzle lock open device Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of igni tion e Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will ac cumulate in the area Never remove gas cap add fuel while the engine is hot or run ning Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling e Never over fill fuel tank Fill tank to no more than inch below bottom of filler neck to provide for fuel expansion Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely If gasoline is spilled wipe it off the engine and equipment Move unit to another area Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine 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 To reduce 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 Allow a mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing
60. bjects to be thrown For safety protection frequently check components and replace immediately with original equip ment manufacturer s O E M parts only listed in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifi cations may lead to improper performance and compromise safety not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine Maintain or replace safety labels as necessary Observe proper disposal laws and regulations Improper dis posal of fluids and materials can 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 51 102 10 6 04 SLOPE GAUGE Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes sodojs umop dn sadojs Jo 99e ou 5501026 GNIHAG W1VM 91219d0 590 015 992 ou 550108 5 5 umop pue dn 91219d0 dis pue si 5 e Anfu
61. blade control handle is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operation Doing so makes the safety device inoper ative 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 po sition 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 han dle immediately and the blade will stop rotating within three seconds 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 gen erally a warning of trouble Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a com plete 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 rotat ing Never operate mower without proper trail shield discharge cover grass catcher blade control handle or other safety pro tective devices in place and working Never operate mower with damaged safety devices Failure to do so can result in personal injury Mu
62. ete Ensemble de r glage de roue CD complet 53 787 01144A RH Height Adi Brkt Ensemble de r glage de roue CD 54 687 02069 LH Rear Height Adj Ass y Complete Ensemble de r glage de roue CG complet 787 01143A LH Height Adj Brkt Ensemble de r glage de roue CG 55 736 0270 Cupp Wash 265 ID x 75 OD x 062 Rondelle creuse 0 265 DI x 0 75 DE x 0 062 56 710 0599 Hex Wash SF Tapp Scr 1 4 20 x 50 Vis taraud e 1 4 20 x 0 50 57 731 2626 Deluxe Bail Cover optional Couvercle deluxe 58 731 0981A Hub Cap Radial Grey Chapeau de moyeu gris 731 0982A Hub Cap Radial Beige Chapeau de moyeu beige 731 1426A Hub Cap Radial Yellow Chapeau de moyeu jaune 59 731 1523A Deck Cover Black Couvercle de la tablier noir 731 1506A Deck Cover Yellow Couvercle de la tablier jaune 60 734 2004A Wheel Ass y Comp 8 x 2 13 Zag BB Ensemble de roue 8 x 2 13 Zag avec roulement a billes 734 04033 Wheel Ass y Comp 8 x 2 Idle BB Ensemble de roue 8 x 2 Idle avec roulement a billes 61 736 0504 Wave Washer w ball bearings only Rondelle ondul e avec roulement a billes seulement RK w 7 front wheels avec avant roue 7 po w 8 front wheels avec avant roue 8 po 13 11A 433 3 10 05 For models with 12 wheels Pour mod les roue arri re de 12 po N DE N DE REF PIECE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 787 01231 21 Deck Ass y
63. ffler 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 a slope do not mow it your safety use the slope gauge included as part of this man ual to 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 Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Watch for holes ruts rocks hidden objects or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip Tall grass can hide obstacles Always be sure of your footing A slip and fall can cause seri ous 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 Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments you could lose your footing or balance Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge Do not mow on wet grass Unstable footing could cause slip p
64. ged mulching plug as sembly Lower the hinged mulching plug NOTE Do not remove the hinged mulching plug at any time even when you are not mulching WARNING All mowers are equipped with a rear protective guard The guard helps eliminate pro jectiles thrown by the blade from injuring the operator DO NOT REMOVE THIS GUARD OPERATION Before Starting Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed in your mower Read instructions carefully WARNING Never fill fuel tank indoors with en gine running or until the engine has been al lowed to cool for at least two minutes after run ning To Start Engine 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 fas tened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug See Figure 10 Metal Loop on Spark Plug Wire G Rubber Boot Figure 10 If your unit is equipped with a primer prime engine as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Standing behind the unit depress the blade control handle and hold it against the upper handle as shown in Figure 11 Starter Handle Figure 11 Grasp the recoil starter handle as shown and pull slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly to start engine and avoid kickback Ret
65. in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions Poor engine performance and flooding usu ally indicates that the air cleaner should be serviced The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season Spark plug replacement is recom mended at the start of each mowing season check Blade Bell 2 Support Figure 13 correct engine manual for specifications NOTE This spark ignition system meets all require ments of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations plug type and gap Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush Keep the cooling system blower housing area clean to permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine perfor mance and life Be certain to remove all grass dirt and combustible debris from muffler area Rear Flap Replacement The rear flap is attached to the back of the mower deck and is designed to minimize the possibility that objects will be thrown from the rear of the mower toward the op erator If the rear flap becomes damaged replace as follows To remove the old rear flap cut off the flat end of the wire rod which secures it to the deck using a pair of side cutters Attach the new rear flap using the new rod provided with the rear flap bending the ends of the rod over to secure OFF SEASON STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn mower for storage
66. ing 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 Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area Before and while moving backwards look behind and down for small children Use extreme care when approaching blind corners doorways shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child who may run into the mower Keep children away from hot or running engines They can suf fer burns from a hot muffler Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power mower Children 14 years old and over should read and under stand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent Service Safe Handling Of Gasoline 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 Wash your skin and change clothes immediately Use only an approved gasoline container Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a pl
67. l replace the defective battery for the original purchaser for a cost of one half 1 2 of the current retail price of the battery in effect at the date of return Full Sixty Day Warranty on Normal Wear Parts Normal wear parts are defined as belts blade adapters blades grass bags seats tires rider deck wheels and clutch parts friction wheels These parts are warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of sixty 60 days from the date of retail purchase How to Obtain Service Warranty service is available with proof of purchase through your lo cal authorized service dealer or distributor If you do not know the dealer or distributor in your area please call toll free 1 800 668 1238 The return of a complete unit will not be accepted by the factory unless prior written permission has been extended by MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED Transportation Charges Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser Transportation charges for any part submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless such return is requested in writing by MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED Other Warranties All other warranties express or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability is limited in its duration to that set forth in this express limited warranty The pro visions as set forth in this warranty provide
68. n is clear of stones sticks wire or other foreign objects which could damage the lawnmower Such objects could be acciden tally thrown out by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others as well as damage to property and surrounding objects Do not grass For effective mulching do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the deck preventing proper mulching of the grass clip pings no more than 1 3 the length of the grass recommended cut for mulching is 1 3 the length of the grass Ground speed will need to be adjusted so the clippings can be dispersed evenly into the lawn For es pecially heavy cutting in thick grass it may be necessary to use one of the slowest speeds in order to get a clean well mulched cut When mulching long grass you may have to cut the lawn in two passes lowering the blade another 1 3 of the length for the second cut and perhaps cutting in a different pattern than was used the first time Overlapping the cut a little on each pass will also help to clean up any stray clippings left on the lawn The mower should always be operated at full throttle to get the best cut and allow it to do the most effective job of mulching e Clean underside of deck Be certain to clean un derside of the cutting deck after each use to avoid a build up of grass which would prevent proper mulching Refer to the Maintenance Section
69. of this machine before operating it Keep this man ual 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 chine 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 individu als 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 per sonal 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 op erator help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury stay in the operator zone behind the handles and keep children by standers helpers and pets at least 75 feet from the mower while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters the area Always
70. peration of your unit ALL nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for correct tightness CAUTION Cutting grass sandy soil condition causes abrasive wear to the blade After prolonged use especially in sandy soil condi tions the blade will become worn and lose some of the original shape Cutting efficiently will be reduced and the blade should be replaced Replace with an approved factory replacement blade only Possible damage resulting from blade unbalance condition is not the responsibility of the manufacturer Deck 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 The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and scraping clean with a suitable tool make certain the spark plug wire is disconnected NOTE We do not recommend the use of pres sure washers or garden hose to clean your unit These may cause damage to electric compo nents spindles pulleys bearings or the engine The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability Engine Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Read and follow instruc tions carefully Under normal conditions service air cleaner as in structed
71. place for the original purchaser free of charge any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship This warranty does not cover 1 part which has become inoperative due to misuse commercial use abuse ne glect accident improper maintenance or alteration or 2 The unit if it has not been operated and or maintained in accordance with the owners instructions furnished with the unit or 3 The engine or motor or component parts thereof which carry separate warranties from their manufacturers Please refer to the applicable manufacturers warranty on these items or 4 Batteries and normal wear parts except as noted below Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders or component parts thereof are covered by a one year warranty or 5 Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such as brake clutch or deck or 6 Normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure Full Ninety Day Warranty on Battery For ninety 90 days from the date of retail purchase if any battery included with this unit proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will replace the battery at no charge to the original purchaser Additional Limited Thirty Day Warranty on Battery After ninety 90 days but within one hun dred twenty 120 days from the date of purchase MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED wil
72. r d jection lat ral 20 787 01279 21 Deck Ass y Models with side discharge only Corps 21 po mod les avec jection lat rale seulement 787 01276 21 Deck Ass y Models w o side discharge only Corps 21 po mod les sans jection lat rale seulement 21 710 0286 Mach Scr Pan Phil 1 4 20 x 50 Vis de renforcement a usin e 1 4 20 x 0 50 22 782 5002B Front Baffle 21 C t la goulotte arri re 23 748 0377C Blade Adapter Adaptateur de la lame 24 742 0641 21 Blade w star Lame 21 po avec toile 742 0741 21 Mulching Blade w star Lame de d chiquetage 21 po avec toile 25 710 1257 Hex Bolt 3 8 24 2 5 Lg Gr 8 Vis t te hexagonale 3 8 24 x 2 5 Ig Qual 8 26 687 02077 Pivot Bar RH 8 LH 7 Barre de pivot CD 8 po CG 7 po 687 02076 Pivot Bar LH 8 RH 7 Barre de pivot CG 8 po CD 7 po 27 736 0524B Blade Bell Support Support de la lame 28 15261C Height Adjuster Plate Plaque de r glage de roue 29 732 0404 Spring Lever Ass y w knob Levier de ressort avec bouton 30 720 0426 Knob Bouton 31 738 0507B Shoulder Screw 50 Dia Vis paulement 0 50 Dia 32 734 1988 Wheel Ass y 7 x 1 8 Spoke Bar Grey Ensemble de roue 7 x 1 8 Gris 33 710 04371 L Scr 1 4 15 x 1 5 Vis hex 1 4 15 x 1 50 34 746 1137 Control Cable 53 0 Lg Snap on C ble de la commande 53 0 po de Ig 746 1130 Control Cable 40 0 Lg Snap on Qtm C ble de la commande 40 0 po de 10 35 712 04064 Flanged Lock Nut 1 4 20 Gr
73. r handle to raise the handle into the operating position Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mounting brackets Tighten the large wing nuts on each side of the handle See Figure 1 Remove the hairpin clips from the outer hole in the weld pins on the handle mounting brackets Place the hairpin clips in the inner hole See Figures 2 and 3 one carriage bolt found in the hardware pack included with your unit in the upper hole of the right handle mounting bracket from the inside outward See Figures 2 and 3 Secure with one wing nut Re peat process on the left side rope guide is already attached to the handle on the right side of your mower See Figure 4 With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded as in structed in the separate engine manual hold the blade control handle against the upper handle and pull the starter rope out of the engine Slip the rope through the rope guide and secure using the small wing nut See Figure 4 Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened securely Lower Handle Carriage Bolt SC Wing Nut Place the hairpin clip in the inner hole of weld pin Hairpin we P Lower Handle Pe a Da Carriage wng ES Bolt 9 A PI NS ace the 8 PX Sf hairpin clip 22 Hairpin XX hole of weld Clip pin Small Wing Rope Guide Figure 4 Fasten the cable to the lower handle
74. s the blade and adapter to the engine crankshaft Remove the blade and adapter from the crankshaft See Figure 13 WARNING Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks especially if you strike a for eign object Replace when necessary For best results your blade should be sharp 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 It is extremely important that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade Improper blade balance will result in excessive vibration causing eventual damage to the engine and mower Be sure to carefully balance blade after sharpening The blade can be tested for bal ance by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly 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 Install the blade adapter on the crankshaft with the star away from the engine Refer to Figure 13 Place the blade with the side marked bottom or with part number fac ing 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 Tighten the hex bolt to the torque listed below Blade Mounting Torque Center Bolt 450 in Ib min 600 in lb max To insure safe o
75. the rear of lawnmower may be raised higher to allow better dis charge of the grass Carburetor Adjustment Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to com pensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude and load Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your mower for carburetor adjustment in formation MAINTENANCE WARNING Always stop engine disconnect spark plug and ground against engine before cleaning lubricating or doing any kind of main tenance on your machine Lubrication Wheels 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 engine Follow engine manual for lubrication instruc tions Blade Control Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle and the brake cable at least once a season with light oil The blade control must operate freely in both directions Cutting Blade WARNING Be sure to disconnect and ground the spark plug wire before working on the cut ting blade to prevent accidental engine starting Protect hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade mower as specified in separate engine manual H it is not specified tip with carburetor up Remove the bolt and blade support which hold
76. urn it slowly to the rope guide bolt See Figure 11 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 CONTROL MECHANISM IS A SAFETY DEVICE NEVER ATTEMPT TO BYPASS ITS OPERATIONS To Stop Engine Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade WARNING The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire as in structed in the separate engine manual to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended Using Your Mulcher Optional Mulching mowers use a specially designed blade to chop the grass clippings extra fine and then blow them back down into the lawn The small clippings decompose quickly becoming a natural fertilizer that returns much of the needed nutrients to the soil Con tinuous mulching means continuous natural fertilization no messy clippings to worry about ever again and the end result for you is a much greener healthier lawn WARNING Your mower is designed to cut nor mal residential grass of a height no more than 10 Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall dry grass e g pasture or piles of dry leaves Debris may build up on the mower deck or contact the engine exhaust presenting a po tential fire hazard For The Best Results When Mulching Clear lawn of debris Be sure that the law
77. vice dealer Model Number Serial Number Num ro de Num ro de s rie Copy the model number here XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX Copy the serial number here OTROY BILT C CANADA KITCHENER ON N2G 4J1 ENGINE INFORMATION The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues 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 mainte nance of this unit please call a Customer Support Representataive For US Customers 1 330 220 4MTD 4683 or 1 800 800 7310 For Canadian Customers 1 800 668 1238 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 HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE 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
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