MTD Yard Machines 080 Series Operator'S Manual Download Page 2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content

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

Slope Gauge...................................................................................................... 6

Assembling Your Lawn Mower........................................................................... 7

Know Your Lawn Mower .................................................................................... 8

Operating Your Lawn Mower ............................................................................. 9

Making Adjustments .......................................................................................... 10

Maintaining Your Lawn Mower........................................................................... 11

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 13

Parts List ............................................................................................................ 14

FINDING MODEL NUMBER

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. 

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 by looking down at the rear of the deck. A sample model plate is 
explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the 
equipment in 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:

(Model Number)

(Serial Number)

MTD PRODUCTS INC

CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136

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

              

Summary of Contents for Yard Machines 080 Series

Page 1: ...and unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by...

Page 2: ...an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by looking down at the rear of the deck A sample model plate is explained below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial n...

Page 3: ...cochet back toward the operator 5 To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury stay in the operator zone behind the handles and keep children bystanders helpers and pets at least 75 feet from...

Page 4: ...pproaching blind corners doorways shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child who may run into the mower 5 Keep children away from hot or running engines They can suffer burn...

Page 5: ...attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running 9 Grass catcher components discharge cover and trail shield are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving p...

Page 6: ...N T I N G A 1 5 S L O P E WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury If...

Page 7: ...andle carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle Tighten the wing nuts at the end of the lower handle to secure the handle to handle bracket assemblies See Figure 2 NOTE Your mower is ship...

Page 8: ...mower is equipped with the optional side discharge chute install it following these instructions Slide the hooks of the side discharge chute over the hinge pin on the mulching baffle Make sure that th...

Page 9: ...hute Cutting Height Adjustment Mulching Baffle Lever Mulching Plug Discharge Chute Towards Better Mower Performance 1 Pour fresh clean gasoline into the mower s gas tank until the tank is full Do not...

Page 10: ...equire a narrower cut For a healthier lawn never cut off more than one third of the total length of the grass Your lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth This mower is designed to b...

Page 11: ...must maintain the lawn mower as instructed in this manual Changing of engine governed speed will void engine warranty Some adjustments will have to be made periodically to maintain your unit properly...

Page 12: ...season Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush Keep the cooling system blower housing area clean to permit proper air...

Page 13: ...blade control handle 2 Connect wire to spark plug 3 Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 4 Clean fuel line 5 Clean adjust gap or replace 6 Wait a few minutes to restart but do not prime Engine runs err...

Page 14: ...14 Models 080 thru 099 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6 10 12 13 15 24 27 10 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 11 16 39 37 40 38 41 35 34 14 17 25 18 19 21 22 23 42 43 17 43 42 21 18 19 23 44 44...

Page 15: ...Pivot Arm 22 738 1173 Shoulder Screw 23 736 0741 Bell Washer 760 ID x 1 25 OD 24 734 1987 Rear Wheel 8 x 1 8 25 710 0514 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16 x 1 0 26 712 0431 Flange Lock Nut 3 8 16 27 736 0270 Bell...

Page 16: ...ty on these items b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a separate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such a...

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