MTD 190-181 Operator'S Manual Download Page 2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content

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Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3

Loose Parts ....................................................................................................... 6

Assembly........................................................................................................... 7

Operation .......................................................................................................... 10

Parts List............................................................................................................ 11

Warranty............................................................................................................ 12

FINDING MODEL NUMBER

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor. It will help you assemble, prepare and 
maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. 

Before you start assembling your new equipment

, please locate the model plate on the 

equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. The information on the 
model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an 
authorized dealer. 

You can locate the model number in the front, left portion of the plastic grass catcher cover. A sample 
model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy model number and serial number of 
the tractor accessoryin the space below.

CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or 
maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department. 

Call 

1- (330) 220-4MTD

 (4683) or 

1- (800)-800-7310 

to reach a Customer Support representative. 

Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous 
section to locate this information. You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process 
your call.

Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

For more details about your unit, visit our website at www.mtdproducts.com

 

              

Summary of Contents for 190-181

Page 1: ...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 In the State of California the above is required by law Se...

Page 2: ...te the model number in the front left portion of the plastic grass catcher cover A sample model plate is explained below For future reference please copy model number and serial number of the tractor...

Page 3: ...f alcohol or drugs 15 Mow only in daylight or good artificial light 16 Never carry passengers 17 Disengage blade s before shifting into reverse Back up slowly Always look down and behind before and wh...

Page 4: ...on could cause sliding 6 Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill Over speeding may cause the operator to lose control of the machine resulting in serious injury or death 7 Do not tow heavy pull beh...

Page 5: ...ation frequently as it is subjected to wear during normal operation Adjust and service as required 5 Check the blade s and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness Also visuall...

Page 6: ...extra items which are not used on your unit Figure 1 Contents of Hardware Pack Figure 2 NOTE Each item has been identified in Figure 2 for ease of assembly and the letter code assigned here is maintai...

Page 7: ...t bracket F in Figure 2 Secure with nut A in Figure 2 See Figure 4 Place one support bracket on each side of the tractor frame aligning the two smaller holes on the bracket with corresponding holes on...

Page 8: ...des packed with the bagger Be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked Bottom or with a part number stamped in it facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position Mount...

Page 9: ...position A or C corresponding to the position of the grasscatcher pin at A B or C on the deck See Figure 9 Figure 9 Lower the deck to its lowest position Lock the discharge chute in position by hooki...

Page 10: ...bag cover by lifting the cover up Do not remove the chute tube assembly from the tractor See Figure 12A Remove the grass bags by lifting up and moving the bags away from the support tube assembly See...

Page 11: ...ock Nut 1 4 20 15 714 0117 Hairpin Clip 16 723 04008 Chute Strap 17 731 04159 Discharge Chute Elbow 18 731 0926B Catcher Tube 19 736 0253 Beleville Washer 20 736 0270 Beleville Washer 21 736 0407 Bell...

Page 12: ...such 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 MTD LLC does not ex...

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