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Summary of Contents for 12A-26M7001

Page 1: ...eration Practices Set Up Operation Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty L Self Propelled Mower m Model 26M MTD LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHiO 44136 0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo 769 04875 March...

Page 2: ...ss and mailing address can be found on this page We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times Throughout this manual all references to right and left side of the machine are observed from...

Page 3: ...on piece of power equipment not a plaything Therefore exercise extreme caution at all times This machine has been designed to perform one job to mow grass Do not use it for any other purpose 4 Never a...

Page 4: ...nning Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer Failure to do so can result in personal injury When starting engine pull cord slowly until resistance is felt then pull r...

Page 5: ...ually 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 equipmen...

Page 6: ...n or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any Ira spark...

Page 7: ...parts DANGER THROWN DEBRIS Remove objects that can be thrown by the blade in any direction Wear safety glasses DANGER SLOPES Use extra caution on slopes Do not mow slopes greater than 15 _ _ WARNING G...

Page 8: ...s where you may not operate safely WARNING Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes 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...

Page 9: ...Holding deflector in this position remove the retainer and discard See Fig 3 1 Lower the chute deflector carefully keeping your fingers out of the way WARNING The chute retainer must be removed and d...

Page 10: ...Refer to Fig 3 5 Figure 3 3 4 a Position each handle bracket stud into the top hole in the lower handle See Fig 3 3 inset b Tighten thewing nuts NOTE Eachend of the lower handle must be placed in the...

Page 11: ...ired position for a change in cutting height See Fig 3 7 F Figure 3 7 c Release lever towards deck IMPORTANT All wheels must be placed in the same relative position For rough or uneven lawns move the...

Page 12: ...o slow down or stop mower from propelling See Fig 4 1 Cutting Height AdjustmentLevers One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and is used to adjust the cutting height All four levers have to be...

Page 13: ...on and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others 1 2 3 WARNING The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which can damage your eyes severe...

Page 14: ...the factory and does not require lubrication 5 Follow the Engine Maintenance section for lubrication schedule and instruction for engine lubrication DeckCare Clean underside of the mower deck after ea...

Page 15: ...of grind Grind each cutting edge equally to keep the blade balanced WARNING An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds It may cause damage to mower and could break...

Page 16: ...ore mower in a dry clean area Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed care should be taken to...

Page 17: ...tricted Spark plug gap too close Open fuel valve See engine manual Choke engine See engine manual 10 Replace fuse see Service Section 1 Connectand tighten spark plug boot 2 Clean fuel line fill tank w...

Page 18: ...y Uneven cut 1 Wheels not positioned correctly 1 Place all four wheels in same height position if equipped with individual height adjusters 2 Dull blade 2 Sharpen or replace blade i ifo iii iJi SECTIO...

Page 19: ...le manufacturer s requirements for service classification SG SF Motor oils classified SG SF will show this designation on the container SAE 10W 30 is recommended for general all temperature use If sin...

Page 20: ...e the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of va pot WARNING Do not overfill the fuel tank there should be no fuel in the filler ne...

Page 21: ...ired service intervals and the kind of maintenance to be performed are described in the table below Follow the hourly or calendar intervals whichever occur first More frequent service is required when...

Page 22: ...kely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil NOTE Please dispose of used motor o...

Page 23: ...wire brush if it is to be reused 3_ 4_ 5_ Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge Correct as necessary by bending side electrode See Fig 10 4 The gap should be set to 0 030 in Electrode Figure 10 4...

Page 24: ...from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during storage you may need to have the carburetor and other fuel system components serviced or...

Page 25: ...vider Repairs or adjustments to correct starting difficulties dueto any of the following failure to follow proper maintenance procedures rotary mower blade striking an object contaminants in the fuel...

Page 26: ...Model26M 12 14 47 50 _ 46 48 t_ 37 40 __ 12 18 38 22 44 43 24...

Page 27: ...ID x 2 22 Retainer Ring Transmission Assy Comp Sleeve Spacer 550 ID x 8 51 Transmission Cover R f I NO 32 687 02196A 33 942 0642A 942 0742A 34 732 1026 35 710 04694 36 782 0584 0637 37 710 04744 38 71...

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Page 30: ...purchaser a GeneralEmissions WarrantyCoverage_ MTDmustwarrantto the ultimatepurchaserandeachsubsequentpurchaserthatthe engineis 1 Designed built andequippedsoas to conformwithallapplicableregulationsa...

Page 31: ...The use ofany non exempted add on or modified parts shall begrounds fordisallowing awarranty claim made inaccordance with this article The engine manufacturer shall not be liable under this article t...

Page 32: ...g splitter pumps valves and cylinders havea separate one year warranty Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustme...

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