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FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT 

YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

MTD Consumer Group Inc, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and, for those products certified for sale in the state of 

California, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are pleased to explain the emission (evaporative and/or exhaust) control system (ECS) 

warranty on your outdoor 2006 and later small off-road spark-ignited engine and equipment (outdoor equipment engine) In California, new 

outdoor equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards (in other states, 1997 and 

later model year equipment must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the U.S. EPA small off-road, spark ignition engine regulations. MTD 

Consumer Group Inc must warrant the ECS on your outdoor equipment engine for the period of time listed below provided there has been no 

abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of outdoor equipment engine.
Your ECS may include parts such as the carburetor, fuel-injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converter, fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel caps, 

valves, canisters, filters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors, and other associated emission-related components.
Where a warrantable condition exists, MTD Consumer Group Inc will repair your outdoor equipment engine at no cost to you including 

diagnosis, parts and labor.

MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE:

This emission control system is warranted for two years. If any emission-related part on your outdoor equipment engine is defective, the part 

will be repaired or replaced by MTD CONSUMER GROUP INC.

OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the outdoor equipment engine owner, you are responsible for performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner’s manual. MTD 

Consumer Group Inc recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your outdoor equipment engine, but MTD Consumer 

Group Inc cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts.
As the outdoor equipment engine owner, you should however be aware that MTD Consumer Group Inc may deny you warranty coverage if 

your outdoor equipment engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.

You are responsible for presenting your outdoor equipment engine to MTD Consumer Group Inc’s distribution center or service center as soon 

as the problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have a question 

regarding your warranty coverage, you should contact the MTD Consumer Group Inc Service Department at 1-800-800-7310 or via email at 

http://support.mtdproducts.com

GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE:

MTD Consumer Group Inc warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the outdoor equipment engine is: Designed, 

built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations; and free from defects in materials and workmanship that cause the failure 

of a warranted part to be identical in all material respects to that part as described in MTD Consumer Group Inc’s application for certification.

The warranty period begins on the date the outdoor equipment engine is delivered to an ultimate purchaser or first placed into service. The 

warranty period is two years.
Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below, the warranty on emission-related parts is as follows:
1. 

Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied, is warranted for 

the warranty period stated above. If the part fails during the period of warranty coverage, the part will be repaired or replaced by MTD 

Consumer Group Inc according to subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the 

remainder of the period.

2. 

Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the warranty period 

stated above. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remaining warranty period.

3. 

Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the 

period of time before the first scheduled replacement date for that part. If the part fails before the first scheduled replacement, the part 

will be repaired or replaced by MTD Consumer Group Inc according to subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired or replaced under 

warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the part.

4. 

Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions herein must be performed at a warranty station at no charge 

to the owner.

5. 

Notwithstanding the provisions herein, warranty services or repairs will be provided at all of our distribution centers that are franchised to 

service the subject engines or equipment.

6. 

The outdoor equipment engine owner will not be charged for diagnostic labor that is directly associated with diagnosis of a defective, 

emission-related warranted part, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station.

7. 

MTD Consumer Group Inc is liable for damages to other engine or equipment components proximately caused by a failure under 

warranty of any warranted part.

8. 

Throughout the off-road engine and equipment warranty period stated above, MTD Consumer Group Inc will maintain a supply of 

warranted parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such parts.

9. 

Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to 

the owner. Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of MTD Consumer Group Inc.

Summary of Contents for Mini-Rider

Page 1: ...nce Service 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 RE...

Page 2: ...able to all models We reserve the right to change product specifications designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation If applicable the power testing information used to estab...

Page 3: ...ects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 9 Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught in movable parts Never...

Page 4: ...mselves and others from serious injury 29 If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Contact your customer service representative for assistance Slope Operatio...

Page 5: ...not shift to neutral and coast downhill Service Safe Handling of Gasoline 1 To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the v...

Page 6: ...to protect the environment 15 According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission CPSC and the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA this product has an Average Useful Life of seven 7 years or 270...

Page 7: ...with the blade s can amputate hands and feet DANGER ROTATING BLADES Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back over accident WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up...

Page 8: ...IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide...

Page 9: ...gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope See Figure 1 and Figure 2 5 If there is a gap below the gauge the slope is too steep for safe operation See Figure 2 above 1 2 d a s h e d l i...

Page 10: ...ow the steps below 1 Slide the pedestal cap onto the steering shaft so that when the steering shaft is installed on the tractor the pedestal cap will be upright as shown in Figure 3 1 Figure 3 1 2 Rem...

Page 11: ...he adjustment bolt on the bottom of the seat Slide the seat forward or backward as desired Reinstall the adjustment bolt Refer to Figure 3 5 7 Slide the Pedestal cap down onto the tractor 1 and slight...

Page 12: ...Service and check the engine oil as instructed in the separate Engine Owner s Manual packed with your tractor Read the instructions carefully Connecting the Battery Cables CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 W...

Page 13: ...Oil Fill Cap Figure 4 1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Figure 4 1 and described on the following pages WARNING Read and follow all safety rules and instructions in this manual...

Page 14: ...and REVERSE The brake pedal must be completely depressed and the tractor must not be in motion when moving the shift lever See Figure 4 3 IMPORTANT Never force the shift lever Doing so may result in...

Page 15: ...ing the lever all the way rearward into the PTO OFF position disengages power to the cutting deck NOTE The PTO blade engage lever must be in the disengaged PTO OFF position when starting the engine Fu...

Page 16: ...the PTO Blade Engage lever is moved into the engaged ON position with the shift lever in Reverse WARNING Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning This system was designed...

Page 17: ...eeds until after the belts have seated themselves into the pulleys during the break in period WARNING Before leaving the operator s position for any reason disengage the blade place the shift lever in...

Page 18: ...with your tractor WARNING Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of materials toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like Also avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which ma...

Page 19: ...l Rear Wheels The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a season Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an all purpose grease before re installing them Front Axles The front wheels sho...

Page 20: ...d Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosive build up After cleaning the battery and terminals apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals IMPORTANT...

Page 21: ...To prevent gum deposits from forming inside the engine s carburetor and causing possible malfunction of the engine the fuel system must be either completely emptied or the gasoline must be treated wi...

Page 22: ...il Air Filter s Foam Pre cleaner ifEquipped P Replace Air Filter Element P Change Engine Oil P Clean Battery Terminals P P Lube Axles and Rims P P Clean Engine Cooling Fins P P Check Spark Plug Condit...

Page 23: ...and out of the mounting bracket on the cutting deck See Figure 7 4 Figure 7 4 8 Gently slide the cutting deck from the left side out from underneath the tractor Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutt...

Page 24: ...ee Figure 7 5 Figure 7 5 5 Loosen the idler pulley by loosening the flange lock nut that secures it enough to alloy clearance for the belt to move past it and off Remove the belt by working it off of...

Page 25: ...or Instructions for using this feature will accompany the battery charging accessory Basically the unit will plug in right next to the battery as shown in Figure 7 7 Plug for the Separately Available...

Page 26: ...rpened or if any metal separation is present replace the blades with new ones WARNING A poorly balanced blade will cause excessive vibration may cause damage to the tractor and or result in personal i...

Page 27: ...if damaged 5 Drain fuel tank Refill with clean fresh gasoline 6 Replace air cleaner paper element or clean foam precleaner Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 2 Air flow restricted 1 Fill crankca...

Page 28: ...r 16 0 x 6 50 8 00 731 2477 Discharge Chute Assembly NOTE Download a complete Parts Manual free of charge at www mtdproducts com or phone 800 800 7310 to purchase a Parts Manual Be sure to have your m...

Page 29: ...or use with any type of ground engaging attachments e g tiller or plow Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor s warranty Model Number Description 490 290 0013 Tractor Cover 490 850 0005 B...

Page 30: ...ent purchaser that the outdoor equipment engine is Designed built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations and free from defects in materials and workmanship that cause the failur...

Page 31: ...he 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 wa...

Page 32: ...ese items may carry a separate manufacturer s warranty Refer to applicable manufacturer s warranty for terms and conditions b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a separate one year warranty...

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