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GDOC-100163 Rev. B

The EZ Start Promise 

Provisions of Your Limited Warranty 

In addition to the other terms and conditions of the Limited 

Warranty applicable to your new mower, MTD LLC (“MTD”) hereby 

warrants that your mower’s engine will start on the first or second 

attempt by an able-bodied adult (subject to the limitations 

described below) for the duration of the manufacturer’s limited 

warranty applicable to your product.  If the engine on your mower 

fails to conform to this limited warranty, MTD will cover the cost 

of parts and labor associated with any adjustments and/or repairs 

necessary to return your engine to its warranted condition.  In 

order to make a claim under these provisions of your warranty, you 

must bring the product and proof of purchase to an authorized 

MTD service provider.  In many cases, the retailer who sold you 

your mower is not equipped to provide warranty service, so please 

locate the authorized service dealer nearest you by either calling 

the phone number provided in your Operators Manual or looking 

up an authorized service dealer on-line at www.mtdproducts.com. 

Items and Conditions Not Covered 

The EZ Start Promise does not cover and/or apply to the following:
• 

Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as filters, 

fuel, lubricants, oil changes, spark plugs, air filter, blade 

sharpening, worn blades, cable/linkage adjustments, or brake 

and clutch adjustments 

• 

Transportation costs to and from an authorized MTD service 

provider

• 

Any engine used for commercial, rental, institutional, 

governmental, or non-residential applications 

• 

Any product or part that has been altered or misused or 

required replacement or repair due to misuse, accidents, or 

lack of proper maintenance 

• 

Repairs necessary due to improper battery care, electrical 

supply irregularities, or failure to properly prepare the mower 

prior to any period of non-use over three months 

• 

Pickup and/or delivery charges 

• 

Operational misuse, neglect, accidents, unauthorized repairs 

or attempted repairs of the engine or its components by 

anyone other than an authorized MTD service provider. 

• 

Repairs or adjustments to correct starting difficulties due to 

any of  the following:  failure to follow proper maintenance 

procedures — rotary mower blade striking an object — 

contaminants in the fuel system — improper fuel or fuel/oil 

mixture (consult your Operator’s Manual if in doubt) — failure 

to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non-use over 

three months.

• 

Any starting problem which results from the use of 

inappropriate fuels, lubricants, or additives.

• 

Special conditions or circumstances that normally require 

more than two pulls to start, specifically: 1) First start-up 

following your initial purchase, 2) first time starts after 

extended period(s) of non-use over one month or seasonal 

storage, 3) cool temperature starts such as those found in 

early spring and late autumn, and 4) difficult starting that 

results from the operator’s failure to follow the proper 

starting procedures identified in the Operator’s Manual.  If 

you are having difficulty starting your unit, please check the 

Operator’s Manual to ensure that you are using the correct 

starting procedures.  This can save an unnecessary visit to a 

Service Dealer. 

Owner Responsibilities

You must maintain your mower (including its engine) by following 

the maintenance procedures and starting instructions described 

in the Operator’s Manual.  Such routine maintenance, whether 

performed by a dealer or by you, is at your expense.  In addition, 

please retain your proof of purchase and service receipts as these 

may be required to validate a claim. 

General Conditions

An authorized MTD service provider using approved replacement 

parts must perform all repairs covered by the EZ Start Promise. 

Repair by an MTD authorized service dealer is your sole remedy 

under this warranty. MTD is not liable for indirect, incidental, or 

consequential damages in connection with the use of the products 

covered by these warranties, including any cost or expense of 

providing substitute equipment or service during reasonable 

periods of malfunction or non-use pending completion of repairs 

under this warranty. 
Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential 

damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so 

certain exclusions and limitations may not apply to you.

Summary of Contents for 1T65

Page 1: ...Troubleshooting Warranty WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PER...

Page 2: ...w mtdproducts com See How to Maintenance and Parts Installation Videos at www mtdparts com KnowledgeCenter Call a Customer Support Representative at 800 800 7310 or 330 220 4683 Write to MTD LLC P O B...

Page 3: ...uction 5 Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and pets Stop machine if anyone enters the area Preparation 1 Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to...

Page 4: ...ngine to cool at least five minutes before storing Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly 3 Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent intervals to keep t...

Page 5: ...and operate Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR S MANUAL S Read understand and follow all instructions in the manual s before attempting to assemble and operate WARNING GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE Allow t...

Page 6: ...re in your area from the chart below 30 20 10w 20w 20 30 40 20w40 20w50 15w40 15w50 10w40 10w30 10 0 0 20 40 60 80 100 10 20 30 40 20 C F 1 2 Figure 3 1 1 Single Viscosity 2 Multi Viscosity CAUTION Do...

Page 7: ...the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored Do not overfill the fuel tank After refueling make sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling Spil...

Page 8: ...ct units you may also access a bottom drain Oil Fill Cap Remove the oil fill cap to check the oil level and add oil Fuel Cap Remove the fuel cap to add fuel NOTE Some engines may not have the fuel cap...

Page 9: ...ress the blade control handle and hold it against the upper handle See Figure 5 1 2 Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly to overcome compression prevent kickback an...

Page 10: ...ls 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 operating in advers...

Page 11: ...s unlikely 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 m...

Page 12: ...plug tighten 1 2 turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer When reinstalling a used spark plug tighten 1 8 1 4 turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer IMPORTANT The spark p...

Page 13: ...r than 30 days needs to be pre treated upon purchase with fuel stabilizer such as STA BIL to prevent gum and varnish from forming in the engines fuel and intake system Improper fuel storage can result...

Page 14: ...es to restart but do not prime 9 Choke engine See engine manual 10 Replace fuse see Service Section of Unit Engine runs erratic 1 Spark plug boot loose 2 Reduced fuel flow Blocked fuel filter 3 Vent i...

Page 15: ...Manual have your full model number and serial number ready Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www mtdproducts com Component Part Number and Description 951 14437 Spark Plug 9...

Page 16: ...MTD service provider Repairs or adjustments to correct starting difficulties due to any of the following failure to follow proper maintenance procedures rotary mower blade striking an object contamina...

Page 17: ...ent purchaser that the outdoor equipment is 1 designed built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations and 2 free from defects in materials and workmanship that cause the failure o...

Page 18: ...e need for repair or replacement of the part That notwithstanding any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed and properly operating adjustment limiting device is still eligible for war...

Page 19: ...Mantenimiento Soluci n de problemas Garant a ADVERTENCIA LEA Y RESPETE TODAS LAS NORMAS DE SEGURIDAD E INSTRUCCIONES INCLUIDAS EN ESTE MANUAL ANTES DE PONER EN FUNCIONAMIENTO ESTA M QUINA SI NO RESPE...

Page 20: ...oducts com Ver V deos demostrativos de instalaci n de mantenimiento y piezas en www mtdparts com KnowledgeCenter Llame a un representante de Asistencia al Cliente al 800 800 7310 330 220 4683 Escr ban...

Page 21: ...instrucci n apropiada 5 Mantenga el rea de operaci n despejada de personas particularmente de ni os peque os y mascotas Detenga la m quina si alguien se acerca Preparativos 1 Inspeccione minuciosament...

Page 22: ...tores poleas ruedas dentadas etc deben estar firmemente conectados Mantenimiento y Almacenamiento 1 Mantenga el motor en condiciones seguras de funcionamiento 2 Deje que motor se enfr e por lo menos c...

Page 23: ...S mbolo Descripci n LEA EL MANUAL S DEL OPERADOR Lea comprenda y siga todas instrucciones en el manual manuales antes procurar para reunir y operar ADVERTENCIA GASOLINA ES INFLAMABLE Allow the engine...

Page 24: ...problemas de arranque suciedad en la buj a y saturaci n de aceite en el purificador de aire Gasolina y aceite NOTA El motor se despacha sin gasolina ni aceite en su interior Hacer funcionar el motor...

Page 25: ...tor apagado No fume ni permita llamas o chispas en el lugar donde se carga combustible o se encuentra el dep sito de combustible del motor No llene en exceso el tanque de combustible Despu s de cargar...

Page 26: ...aque la tapa del aceite para verificar el nivel del mismo y agregar m s Tapa de la gasolina Saque la tapa de la gasolina para agregar combustible NOTA Algunos motores pueden no tener la tapa de combus...

Page 27: ...s juntas tome la manija del arrancador de retroceso y tire de la cuerda para sacarla con un movimiento r pido y continuo Vea la Figura 5 1 Mantenga firme la manija del arrancador deje que la cuerda re...

Page 28: ...zado se describen en la tabla de m s abajo Siga los intervalos por hora o calendarios lo que ocurra primero Cuando se opera en condiciones adversas es necesario llevar a cabo un mantenimiento m s frec...

Page 29: ...prolongados Si bien esto es improbable a menos que manipule aceite usado todos los d as sin embargo es recomendable lavarse bien las manos con jab n y agua inmediatamente despu s de haber manipulado a...

Page 30: ...su lugar para comprimir la arandela Cuando vuelva a colocar una buj a usada apriete 1 8 1 4 de vuelta una vez que la buj a se encuentra colocada en su lugar para comprimir la arandela IMPORTANTE La b...

Page 31: ...e 30 d as tiene que ser pre tratada despu s de la compra con estabilizador de combustible tales como STA BIL para prevenir la goma y el barniz se formen en el combustible y sistema de admisi n de moto...

Page 32: ...nciona de manera err tica 1 El cable de la buj a est flojo 2 Reducci n del flujo de combustible y filtro de combustible bloqueados 3 La ventilaci n en la tapa del combustible est obstruida De ser equi...

Page 33: ...Notas 8 15...

Page 34: ...ificultades del arranque debido a alguno de los siguientes motivos falta de seguimiento de los procedimientos de mantenimiento adecuados golpe de las cuchillas de cortadoras rotativas contra un objeto...

Page 35: ...evar a cabo en un lapso razonable que no exceda de 30 d as Si tiene alguna pregunta respecto de la cobertura de la garant a p ngase en contacto con el Departamento del Servicio T cnico de MTD Consumer...

Page 36: ...garant a podr ser excluida de tal cobertura de garant a si MTD Consumer Group Inc demuestra que el equipos de exteriores es objeto de uso incorrecto negligencia o mantenimiento inadecuado y que tal us...

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