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Page 1: ...icable local or state laws if any If e spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California fhe above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available th rough your nearest engine authorized servi...

Page 2: ...Safe Operation Practices 3 Slope Gauge 5 Finding Model Number 6 Unpacking 6 Setting Up Mower 7 Controls 10 Operation 11 Maintenance 13 Service Adjustments 14 Off Season Storage 18 Trouble Shooting Guide 19 Repair Parts 20 Warranty 24 ...

Page 3: ...n adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine in any direction Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel toed shoes are recommended Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry They can be caught in moving parts Never operate a unit in bare feet sandals or sneakers...

Page 4: ...re is an open flame or spark such as a gas water heater space heater or furnace Never rue an engine inside a closed area TO reduce fire hazard keep mower free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage Allow mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing Before cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spar...

Page 5: ...es 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 operating a walk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes Lt _ ...

Page 6: ... deck The model plate will look like Figure 1 This is where mower model number will be This is where mower serial number will be Copy the model number here Copy the serial number here FIGURE 1 SECTION 4 UNPACKING Removing Unit From Carton Remove staples break glue on top flaps or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton Remove loose parts if included with unit i e owner s manu...

Page 7: ... attach the boot to a bolt on the engine to ground Spark Plug Wire _ Rubber Boot _ u0 Engine with rubber boot FIGURE 3 Assembling Handle Remove grass bag from the unit and set it out of the way See Figure 4 step 1 2 Lift lower handle 1 Move bag away 3 Lift upper handle FIGURE 4 Raise the lower handle in the direction shown in Figure 4 step 2 till it snaps into place Raise the upper handle in the d...

Page 8: ...lltight thecabletiesandcutofftheextra SeeFigure 5Cbelow Jpper Handle Lower Handle Tighten wing nut A Move hairpin clip to this hole Lower Handle B Lower Handle Cable Tie C FIGURE 5 Attaching Starter Rope The rope guide is already attached to the right side of the upper handle of your mower See Figure 6 With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded hold the blade control handle against the upp...

Page 9: ...ee Figure 7 Release the rear discharge door To remove the grasscatcher lift the rear discharge door on the mower Lift the grasscatcher up out of the slots in the handle bracket assemblies Reinstall the rear mulching baffle and release the rear discharge door FIGURE 8 NOTE For instructions on how to bag the grass clippings please refer to page 12 of this manual _ WARNING Never operate the mower unl...

Page 10: ...r to start the unit Primer The primer is used to pump gas into the carburetor Use it to start a cold engine but do not use it to restart a warm engine after short shutdown Refer to engine manual for illustration Blade Control Handle _ WARNING This control mechanism is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operations The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower The bla...

Page 11: ...el expansion Before Starting Mower Attach spark plug wire to spark plug Make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire inside the rubber boot is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug Before each use check drive clutch adjustment You will have to adjust the drive clutch control if any of the following happens refer to page 17 for instructions on adjustment a The mower...

Page 12: ... towards the uncut part of the lawn This permits recutting of the clippings to further pulverize them When cutting high weeds discharge towards cut portion then recur at right angles to first direction For a healthy lawn always cut off one third or less of the total length of the grass Lawn should be trimmed in fall as long as there is growth This mower is designed to run at full throttle to give ...

Page 13: ...performance by the mower is given below Follow the accompanying engine manual for detailed list and instructions Change engine oil after the first two operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter Check the oil level before starting the engine every time Service foam filter in the air cleaner every 25 hours of use and replace the paper filter component every 100 hours You may have to ser...

Page 14: ...a grease part 737 0t68 while reassembling Pivot Points Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle brake cable and the cutting height adjustment lever at least once a season with light oil The blade control handle must operate freely in both directions The cutting height adjustment lever shouJd be able to move easily Lubricate Lubricate Wheel Bearings Lubricate FIGURE 11 Lubricate Wheel...

Page 15: ...ade assembly on the crankshaft Secure with the hex bolt and bell washer cupped side of washer to blade and tighten to the recommended torque Refer to Blade Mounting Torque section on this page IMPORTANT The bolt used to secure the blade to the engine is specially heat treated Do not substitute To order replacement bolt refer to the Parts List section of this manual WARNING To ensure safe operation...

Page 16: ...ive Belt Shoulder Screw Front Drive Cover NOTE The wheels have been moved forward in this picture for the sake of clarity Do not remove the wheels away from the mower housing while doing the job Belt_ Guide _ Idler Lock Nut FIGURE 13 Lift the front of the deck and remove the belt from the engine pulley and around the blade See Figure 14 Reassemble in reverse order with new belt part 754 0465 NOTE ...

Page 17: ...move the upper handle by removing the hand knobs and carriage bolts Lay the upper handle out of the way being careful not to bend or kink the cables Remove the hairpin clips from the weld pins on the handle brackets Refer to Figure 5 Press out on the legs of the lower handle Remove lower handle from the mower Turn the lower handle around so the notch on the bottom of the lower handle is facing fon...

Page 18: ...e sure that the air cleaner is clean and attached to the carburetor before deciding to adjust the carburetor To adjust the carburetor please follow the recommendations and instructions on carburetor adjustment in the engine manual WARNING If any adjustments are made to the engine e g carburetor while the engine is running keep clear of all moving parts Be careful of heated surfaces like the muffle...

Page 19: ...er to correct position 4 Fill up tank with fresh gasoline 5 Clean fuel line 6 Clean adjust gap or replace 7 Crank engine with throttle in FAST 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 3 Clear vent 4 Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel 5 Clean air cleaner Refer to engine manual 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 Clean lawn mower engine 1 Adjust ...

Page 20: ...SECTION 12 REPAIR PARTS 1 2 3 23 7 14 _ 10 9 45 12 27 26 18 73 72 69 70 52 42 29 75 31 76 28 41 38 _ 39 40 30 20 37 ...

Page 21: ...Washer 39 1 13 x 062 Hex Nut 3 8 16 Transmission Cover Yellow Front Baffle V Belt Hex Nut 1 4 20 Ref No 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 756_1146 746 0411 742 0741 736 0452 710 0606 710 1257 749 0907A 712 0798 736 0356 712 3005 710_0896 682 3O56 682 3057 736 0270 710 0599 17488 17489 732 0866 720 0312 738 0507B 736 0105 734 1860 734 18...

Page 22: ... 14 15 16 51 40 35 33 32 30 31 19 20 21 52 53 46 22 ...

Page 23: ...75 x 70 x 030 Thrustt Washer 388 x 625 x 062 Lower Housing Flange Beadng 378 x 531 x 370 Ref Part No 28 710 t276 29 618 0298 30 1732 0708 31 741 0604 32 1748 0355 33 t736 0447 34 1782 0512B 35 1782 0511A 36 1682 0509 37 1732 0706 38 t732 0707 39 720 0190 40 710 0216 41 736 0474 42 1716 0102 43 782 7551 44 717 1534 45 717 1533 46 3_ 118606 i47 731 1426 48 682 0512B 49 682 0511A 50 682 0030 51 715 0...

Page 24: ...rvice Department of MTD PRODUCTS INC Transportation charges Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser Units exported out of the United States MTD PRODUCTS INC does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States of America its possessions and territories except those sold through MTD ...

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