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Summary of Contents for 18A-717-800

Page 1: ...TANT Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment C This symbol on the product s nameplate means it is listed by US LJSTEB UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC MTD PRODUCTS LTD P O...

Page 2: ...m our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by standing behind the unit and looking at the rear of the deck A sample model plate is explained below For fu...

Page 3: ...ard roads sidewalks bystanders and the like Also avoid discharging material against a walt or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator 8 Always wear proper...

Page 4: ...d discharge cover grass catcher blade motor control or other safety protective devices in place and working Never operate mower with damaged safety devices Failure to do so can result in personal inju...

Page 5: ...er operation regularly 11 After striking a foreign object stop the motor and disconnect the power cord Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage Repair the damage before operating the mower 12 Grass...

Page 6: ...s of 15 degrees a rise of 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 ma...

Page 7: ...ecurely into the handle mounting brackets Refer to the steps in Figure 2 The upper handle may be adjusted to three different height positions To adjust the handle to the desired position align one of...

Page 8: ...mower from a mulcher to a side discharge mower Hinge Pin Hook Slide hooks under the sides of hinge pin Figure 5 Side Discharge Deflector SECTION 5 KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER Motor Blade Control Assembly j Co...

Page 9: ...in place SideDischarge Deflector The side discharge deflector is a device to be mounted on the machine when the grass is too high to mulch or when side discharging is preferred The grass clippings pro...

Page 10: ...the locking button T Obstacles r Figure 9 Outlet Start here Stoppingthe MotorandBlade WARNING The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is shut off If motor does not come to a st...

Page 11: ...ever assembly to desired position To raise the height push the lever towards the front of the mower on both front wheels and push the lever toward the back of the mower on the rear wheels Refer to Fig...

Page 12: ...ends pointing towards the mower deck and not towards the ground Torque the blade bolt down using a torque wrench to assure the bolt is tightened properly The recommended torque for the blade bolt is 4...

Page 13: ...r supply is disconnected Clean mower as instructed in previous section Inspect and replace sharpen blade if required Refer to the Maintenance section on page 12 Lubricate the mower as noted above Stor...

Page 14: ...f purchase MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will replace the defective battery for the original purchaser for a cost of one half 1 2 of the current retail price of the battery in effect at the date of return Full...

Page 15: ...grass or cutting height too tow Rear of mower housing and blade dragging in heavy grass Bent motor shaft Replace motor blade control switch Connect the extension cord to the plug on the mower Connect...

Page 16: ...SECTION 12 PARTS LIST 47 34 35 38 4 2 21 3 16...

Page 17: ...D X 06 Hex Nut 3 8 16 Gr 2 Upper Handle Switch Plug Combination Screw Guide Rod Cord Restraint Lower Handle Insulator Upper Handle Insulator Insulator Knob Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 3 00 Wing Nut Lower...

Page 18: ...SECTION 13 SAFETY ANDDECORATIVE LABELS I_TIQUETTES 777X41490 777S32129 777120906 777S30573 777D08577 777S30581 18...

Page 19: ...NOTES 19...

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