YARD OPERATOR'S MANUAL 22" Rotary Mowers Model Series 080 Thru 099 _ii_, i!i!i!i!i _ ,, MTD"W ..... _!i!i!i!i!i!i IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY iiii RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS _ iiiiiiii CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, 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).
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge ...................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower ........................................................................... 7 Know Your Lawn Mower .................................................................................... 8 Operating Your Lawn Mower ............
SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION 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.
complete stopbefore removing thegrasscatcher or doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may unclogging thechute.Thecuttingblade continues to obscure your vision of a child who may run into the mower. rotate forafewseconds aftertheengine isshutoff.Never placeanypartofthebodyinthebladeareauntilyouare Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer burns from a hot muffler. surethebladehasstopped rotating. 6. 20.
3. Check thebladeandengine mounting boltsatfrequent 9. Grass catcher components, discharge cover,andtrail intervals forproper tightness. Also,visually inspect blade shield aresubject towearanddamage whichcould fordamage (e.g.,bent,cracked, worn)Replace blade expose moving partsorallowobjects tobethrown. For withtheoriginal equipment manufacture's (O.EM.)blade safety protection, frequently check components and only,listedinthismanual.
SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE ' ql A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST _D O 15 ° 03 .£ ._. 5cO O3 WARNING CO • ¢0 _ 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 CO O a. r_ --_ o, '-_ "= _ C and you overturn Operate Operate could slip, resulting in seriousIf operating injury. and cause serious injury.
SECTION3: ASSEMBLING YOURLAWNMOWER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower. Lower e Wing NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position. RemovingUnitFromCarton Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton.
Removing Chute Retainer (Models080 Slide the hooks of the side discharge chute over the hinge pin on the mulching baffle. Make sure that the hooks snaps into place, locking the chute firmly onto the mower. See Figure 7. Release the mulching baffle. Series) The chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright position by a retainer for shipping purposes only. Remove the retainer by following the steps below, before running the mower for the first time. Push the chute deflector up and towards the engine.
Recoil Starter .oO :uc og/ The recoil starter is attached to the right lower handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start the unit. See Figure 8. Discharge Cutting Height Adjustment Recoil Starter CuttingHeight AdjustmentLever These levers are located on each wheel and they are used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to be at the same relative position to ensure an uniform cut.
mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others. GasandOilFill-Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your mower. Read instructions carefully. 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.
HandleHeightAdjustment Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position. To lower the height proceed as follows: Wing Remove the starter rope from the rope guide. Disconnect the handle from the handle bracket assemblies by removing the wing nuts. See Figure 10. Position each handle bracket assembly stud into the top hole in the lower handle. Each end of the lower handle must be placed in same relative position.
Lubrication 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. nect spark Always plug, and against WARNING: stop ground engine, disconengine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine. 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 performance and life.
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 when testing for balance. 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. Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft. Place the blade on the adapter.
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Models080 thru099 Ref. No. Part No. 1, 747-1161A 2, 749-1092A 3, 720-0279 4, Ref. No. Part Description Part No. Part Description Blade Control Handle 24, Upper Handle 734-1987 710-0514 Rear Wheel 8 x 1.8 25, 712-0431 710-1205 Wing Nut Eye Bolt 26, 27, 736-0270 Flange Lock Nut 3/8-16 Bell Washer ,265 ID x ,75 OD 5, 710-1174 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2,0 28, 738-1172 Shoulder Screw 6, 720-0284 29, 734-1988 Front Wheel 7 x 1.8 7, 736-0451 Wing Nut Shoulder Washer .
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YARD The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PRODUCTS INC ("MTD") with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions territories. MTD warrants this product against and 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.
