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Notice Regarding Emissions

Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal

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are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and
may include the following emission control systems: Engine

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Spark Arrestor

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This machine is equipped with an

internal combustion engine and should not be used
on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush

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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.

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engine authorized service dealer.

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Summary of Contents for Series A4

Page 1: ...O t BJOUFOBODF t 4FSWJDF t 5SPVCMFTIPPUJOH t 8BSSBOUZ 8 3 3 0 08 4 5 36 4 4536 5 0 4 5 4 6 03 55 15 50 01 3 5 5 4 63 50 0 1 8 5 5 4 4536 5 0 4 3 46 5 1 340 63 01 3 503 4 6 4 453 65 0 4 37 5 15 45 4 14 26 5 5 1 0 09 7 0 0 769 06599 12 17 10 1VTI PXFS PEFM 4FSJFT ...

Page 2: ...ained Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment It instructs you how to safely and easily set up operate and maintain your machine Please be sure that you and any other persons who will operate the machine carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage All information in this manual is relativ...

Page 3: ...dren CZTUBOEFST IFMQFST BOE QFUT BU MFBTU GFFU GSPN NPXFS while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters area MXBZT XFBS TBGFUZ HMBTTFT PS TBGFUZ HPHHMFT EVSJOH 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 10 slacks and shirts Shirts and pan...

Page 4: ...e engine is running Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by 26 the manufacturer Failure to do so can result in personal injury When starting engine pull cord slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly Rapid retraction of starter cord kickback will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than ZPV DBO MFU HP SPLFO CPOFT GSBDUVSFT CSVJTFT PS TQSBJOT could result If situations oc...

Page 5: ...BMT GPS QSPQFS UJHIUOFTT MTP WJTVBMMZ JOTQFDU CMBEF for damage e g bent cracked worn Replace blade with UIF PSJHJOBM FRVJQNFOU NBOVGBDUVSF T 0 CMBEF POMZ listed in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment 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 servicin...

Page 6: ...E 5ISFF 8BZ BUBMZTU 58 JG TP FRVJQQFE Spark Arrestor 8 3 This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush DPWFSFE PS HSBTT DPWFSFE MBOE VOMFTT UIF FOHJOF T 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 wor...

Page 7: ... of injury keep hands and feet away Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in its proper place If damaged replace immediately 3 45 34 Do not mow when children or others are around 3 005 65 FFQ IBOET BOE GFFU BXBZ GSPN SPUBUJOH QBSUT 3 5 308 3 4 Remove objects that can be thrown by the blade in any direction Wear safety glasses 3 4 01 4 Use extra caution on slopes Do not mow slop...

Page 8: ...etermine slopes where you may not operate safely 8 3 Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees B SJTF PG BQQSPYJNBUFMZ GFFU FWFSZ GFFU SJEJOH NPXFS DPVME PWFSUVSO BOE DBVTF TFSJPVT JOKVSZ 0QFSBUF SJEJOH mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes Operate walk behind mowers across the face of slopes never up and down slop...

Page 9: ...2UZ Recommended Tools for Assembly EKVTUBCMF t wrench 1 Assembly NOTE This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine Fill up with gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying FOHJOF NBOVBM 03 PQFSBUJOH ZPVS NPXFS Handle Remove any packing material which may be between 1 upper and lower handles Remove wing nuts and carriage bolts from handle as a shown in Fig 3 1 Do not loosen or ...

Page 10: ...of the upper handle Loosen the wing knob which secures the rope guide See Fig 3 5 PME CMBEF DPOUSPM BHBJOTU VQQFS IBOEMF a Slowly pull starter rope handle from engine and slip b starter rope into the rope guide See Fig 3 5 Tighten rope guide wing knob c Use the cable tie provided to secure cable to the d MPXFS IBOEMF 1VMM UIF DBCMF UJF UJHIU BOE USJN FYDFTT 8IJMF TUBCJMJ JOH NPXFS TP JU EPFTO U NP...

Page 11: ...ine as instructed in the 2 separate engine owner s manual WARNING Use extreme care when handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running Extinguish cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition Rear Wheels Hardware Pack Group 1 Using bolts and washers from Group 1 of the hardware 1 pack secur...

Page 12: ...against the upper handle to operate the unit Release it to stop engine and blade 8 3 This blade control is a safety device FWFS BUUFNQU UP CZQBTT JUT PQFSBUJPOT 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 MBEF PntroM 3FDPJM 4UBSter ...

Page 13: ...move the grass catcher Using Your Lawn Mower F TVSF MBXO JT DMFBS PG TUPOFT TUJDLT XJSF PS PUIFS PCKFDUT 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 8 3 The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes XIJDI DBO EBNBHF ZPVS FZFT TFWF...

Page 14: ...part of the engine causing a starting problem 3 Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a suitable tool 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 Cutting Height Adjustment Adjustment may be made by removing and moving axle bolts to desired position Cutting heights will be raised as axle bolts are moved to a ...

Page 15: ...hen 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 Blade Care 8 3 When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag t...

Page 16: ...nd tighten spark plug boot 1 Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh 2 gasoline Clear vent 3 Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel Refer to engine manual 5 1VU 0 JO UIF i0 w QPTJUJPO 6 Engine overheats Engine oil level low 1 JS GMPX SFTUSJDUFE 2 Fill crankcase with proper oil 1 Clean area around and on top of engine 2 Occasional skips hesitates at high speed Spark plug gap too close 1 EKVTU HB...

Page 17: ...tion 8IFFM w 4UBS JBNPOE PZTUFS HSFZ MBEF NOTE PXOMPBE B DPNQMFUF 1BSUT BOVBM SFGFS UP DVTUPNFS TVQQPSU PO QBHF F TVSF UP IBWF ZPVS NPEFM OVNCFS BOE TFSJBM number ready Refer to page 2 for more information regarding locating your model and serial numbers ...

Page 18: ...ed 30 days If ZPV IBWF B RVFTUJPO SFHBSEJOH ZPVS XBSSBOUZ DPWFSBHF ZPV TIPVME DPOUBDU UIF 5 POTVNFS SPVQ OD 4FSWJDF FQBSUNFOU O UIF 6 4 5 BU 1 0 PY MFWFMBOE 0IJP PS DBMM PS PS log on to our Web site at www mtdproducts com O BOBEB 5 1SPEVDUT JNJUFE JUDIFOFS 0 PS DBMM PS MPH PO UP PVS 8FC TJUF BU XXX NUEDBOBEB com 3 44 0 4 8 33 5 07 3 5 POTVNFS SPVQ OD XBSSBOUT UP UIF VMUJNBUF QVSDIBTFS BOE FBDI TVC...

Page 19: ...anty coverage may be excluded from such warranty DPWFSBHF JG 5 POTVNFS SPVQ OD EFNPOTUSBUFT UIBU UIF PVUEPPS FRVJQNFOU FOHJOF IBT CFFO BCVTFE OFHMFDUFE PS JNQSPQFSMZ maintained and that such abuse neglect or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part That notwithstanding any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed and properly operati...

Page 20: ...as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune 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 Canada including possessions and territories f Replacement parts that are not ge...

Page 21: ...E RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURERS SERVICE DEALERS Belts light bulbs clutch parts friction wheels grass bags tires seats rider deck wheels and cutting blades are covered by a 60 day limited warranty Batteries are warranted against defect for 90 days at 100 of their value and 50 of their value for the period between the 91st day and the 120th day Fuses shear bolts and blade adapters are considered consumab...

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