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Summary of Contents for 18A-212B Operator's

Page 1: ...Safe Operation Practices Set Up Operation Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty L 3 in 1 Battery Mower MTD LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHiO 44136 0019 FormNo 769 05626B October 21 2010...

Page 2: ...telephone numbers website address 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 fightand left side o...

Page 3: ...rence and for ordering replacement parts 2 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 o...

Page 4: ...overed in this manual use care and good judgment Telephone Customer Support for the name of your nearest dealer SlopeOperation Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can re...

Page 5: ...tely with original equipment manufacturer s OEM parts only listed in this manual 16 According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission CPSC and the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA this produ...

Page 6: ...risk 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 DANGER BYSTANDERS Do not mow when children or othe...

Page 7: ...e 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 riding mower could overtur...

Page 8: ...The cutting height adjustment lever is located above the rear right wheel See Fig 3 1 TopView Figure 34 1 Pull the lever out and away from the mower 2 Move the lever forward or back for desired cutti...

Page 9: ...ee Fig 3 3 inset Figure 3 3 Inserttoggleclampspackedseparatelywiththe mowerintothe holes for the selected height See Fig 3 3 5 Tighten the clamps See Fig 3 4 NOTE Leave space between clamp and clamp s...

Page 10: ...o remove grass catcher lift rear discharge door on the mower Lift grass catcher up and out off of the pivot rod Release rear discharge door to allow it to close rear opening of mower WARNING Never ope...

Page 11: ...only the battery charger provided with this mower Plug the battery charger into the battery first and then into any standard 110 120 volt household electrical outlet See Fig 3 11 for battery charging...

Page 12: ...motor blade control lever engages and disengages the motor and blade OverloadProtection Switch The mower is equipped with an overload protection switch located on the motor blade control This overloa...

Page 13: ...ueeze the motor blade control lever against the upper handle to start the motor and engage the blade See Fig 5 2 NOTE The mower s motor will NOT start if you fail to hold the starter button in while p...

Page 14: ...When using the side discharge the most effective mowing pattern is one that allows the clippings to discharge towards the uncut part of the lawn UsingGrass Catcher You can use the grass catcher to co...

Page 15: ...ck do not expose the mower to water The underside of mower deck should be cleaned after each use as grass clippings leaves dirt and other debris will accumulate This accumulation of grass clippings et...

Page 16: ...d safety devices Failure to do so can result in personal injury The trail shield is subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown For safety protection frequ...

Page 17: ...y BladeInstallation 1 Place the cutting blade locking plates and blade nut on the motor shaft and thread the blade bolt in finger tight See Fig 7 1 NOTE Make certain to replace the parts in the exact...

Page 18: ...ays recharge mower fully The charger is a two stage charger The first stage equalize supplies a higher voltage to the batteries This helps speed charge time and balance the charge across the individua...

Page 19: ...cutting height or cut a narrower swath 4_ Reset the overload protection switch following the instructions in the Maintenance Adjustments section of this manual 1 2_ 3_ Unclog mower deck Make certain...

Page 20: ...Model18A 212B 57 89 41 4O 58 10 47 _43 42 2 69 6O 62 83 For a new battery pack order part 725 05089...

Page 21: ...b Link Bar Motor Fan Blade Flange Washer Washer Blade Nut Support Strain Relief Upper Handle Handle Grip Lower Handle Quick Release Washer Quick Release Knob Ref 46 47 48 49 5O 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58...

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Page 24: ...019 call 1 877 282 8684 or log on to our website at www mtdproducts com In Canada Contact MTD Products Limited Kitchener ON N2G4J1 call 1 800 668 1238 or log on to our website at www mtdcanada com Wit...

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