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Finding and Recording Model Number
Table of Contents
BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,
please locate the model plate on the equipment and
copy the information to the sample model plate pro-
vided to the right. You can locate the model plate by
standing at the operating position and looking down
at the rear of the deck. This information will be neces-
sary to use the manufacturer’s web site, to obtain
assistance from the Customer Support Department,
or when contacting an authorized service dealer.
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble,
prepare, and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Model Number
Serial Number
• Visit
www.mtdproducts.com
• Call a Customer Support Representative at
1-800-800-7310
.
• The
engine manufacturer
is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifica-
tions, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with
your unit, for more information.
Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first
contacting Customer Support.
Customer Support
Slope Gauge........................................................ 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Setup and Adjustment ....................................... 6
Operating Your Lawn Mower .............................. 8
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 10
Troubleshooting ................................................ 14
Off-Season Storage and Safety Labels .......... 15
Parts List ........................................................... 16
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this
unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
MTD LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs, and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.