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Summary of Contents for 12A-446M729

Page 1: ...g applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4...

Page 2: ...orized service dealer _jM_ ff MTB LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OH 44136 338 228 4683 www mtuprouuc_s com 888 888 731 8 Copy the model number here Copy the serial number here CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please do...

Page 3: ...er 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 avo...

Page 4: ...osing your balance release the blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds DoNot 1 Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments you could lose your footing o...

Page 5: ...ted in this manual 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 we...

Page 6: ...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 y...

Page 7: ...e 2 LowerHandle Liftlower handle GrassBag UpperHandle Lift handle Raise the upper handle as shown in Figure 2 Tighten the two wing nuts which are already on the handle See Figure 3 Tighten these wing...

Page 8: ...ck plastic side is the bottom of bag Slip the openings in the side of the plastic channels on the bag over the hooks on the grass catcher frame Secure bag to frame by working the plastic channels on b...

Page 9: ...od into the upper edge of the chute deflector so the tab on the rod is toward the left side of the chute deflector When assembled correctly the rod will extend further to the left side than the right...

Page 10: ..._ WARNING The blade control handle is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operations The blade will be rotating whenever the engine is running Throttle Control The engine is equipped with a co...

Page 11: ...rm grip on the starter handle let the rope rewind slowly Stopping Engine Release blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from spark plug to preve...

Page 12: ...garden hose to clean your unit These may cause damage to pulleys bearings or the engine The use of water will result in shortened life and reduced serviceability Disconnect spark plug wire Drain gasol...

Page 13: ...l handle must operate freely in both directions The cutting height adjustment levers should be able to move easily Figure 12 Follow engine manual for lubrication Lubricate SECTION 7 SERVICING YOUR LAW...

Page 14: ...shaft screwdriver or a blade balancer If the blade is not balanced remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly Replacing Drive Belt Remove two shoulder screws securing the front drive co...

Page 15: ...s of the lower handle and remove lower handle from the mower Turn the lower handle around so the notch on the bottom of the lower handle is facing forward as shown in Figure 17 Reassemble placing the...

Page 16: ...he use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability Lubricate the mower as instructed on page 13 You can fold your mower s handle for convenience of storage by following directions...

Page 17: ...1 Engage blade control handle 2 Connect wire to spark plug 3 Fill up tank with fresh gasoline 4 Clean fuel line 5 Clean adjust gap or replace 6 Wait a few minutes and start again 1 Connect and tighten...

Page 18: ...CTION 11 PARTS LISTFORMODEL SERIES 440 5 3_ 39 15 89 24 29 76 80 73 901 _36 38 68 58 56 66 68 Zag Tread Wheel 88 70 6 Wheel Treads Bar Tread Wheel Link Tread Wheel 74 68 43 62 53 91 i _ 1 If Equipped...

Page 19: ...ssembly 21 One Piece Blade Adapter Mulching Blade w Star 21 Hex Screw Dowel Pin Gear 14T RH Gear 14T LH Hex Nut Snap Ring Wheel Dust Cap Snap Ring Washer DD 1 5 O D Input Pulley Hex Bolt Bell Blade Su...

Page 20: ...adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e f g MTD does not extend any warranty for produ...

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