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SECTION 5:  MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

Cutting Height 

Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to 
change the cutting height of the mower. 
1. To change the height of cut, squeeze adjuster 

lever toward the wheel, moving up or down to 
selected height.

NOTE: 

All wheels must be in the same height of

cut.

Handle Height

To lower the handle height, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the starter rope from the rope guide.
2. Remove the hardware securing the lower 

handle to handle brackets and remove the 
lower handle being careful not to bend or kink 
the cables.

3. Reassemble placing the top holes in the 

handle over the weld pins in the handle 
mounting brackets. 

4. Secure with hardware previously removed.
5. Reassemble the upper handle to the lower 

handle.

6. Attach the starter rope and rope guide as 

instructed in the “Set-up” instructions. 

7. Remember to attach the spark plug wire after 

completing the adjustments and before 
operating your mower.

WARNING: 

Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before performing 

adjustments.

Height Adjustment
Lever

Figure 8

Wing
Nuts

Lower
Handle

Handle

Figure 9

Brackets

Mounting

Summary of Contents for 080 Series

Page 1: ...r s Manual PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 772C0726 11 2004 22 Rotary Mower Model Series 080 P O BOX 1386 KITCHENER ONTARIO N2G 4J1 IMPORTANT Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equ...

Page 2: ...TOMER SUPPORT Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased without first contacting Customer Support If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions r...

Page 3: ...use serious injury to the eyes 7 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 Never operate...

Page 4: ...a nozzle lock open device 7 Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition 8 Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area 9 Never remove gas ca...

Page 5: ...N T I N G A 1 5 S L O P E DANGER 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 6: ...ing fingers out of the way Upper Lower Handles 1 Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the handle into the operating position Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle m...

Page 7: ...our mower is equipped with a mulching baffle install it on the right side of the deck Follow the sequence indicated here 1 Lift up and hold the side discharge chute deflector 2 Insert bottom lip of th...

Page 8: ...cted in the separate engine manual Read instructions carefully Attach spark plug wire to spark plug If unit is equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the spark plug wire make certain the metal lo...

Page 9: ...r while starting engine or operating mower Never run engine indoors or in enclosed poorly ventilated areas Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas Keep hands feet hair and l...

Page 10: ...ckets and remove the lower handle being careful not to bend or kink the cables 3 Reassemble placing the top holes in the handle over the weld pins in the handle mounting brackets 4 Secure with hardwar...

Page 11: ...accompanying engine manual for lubrication schedule and instruction Cleaning Mower The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent a buildup of grass clippings leaves dirt...

Page 12: ...shaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil Install the blade adapter on the crankshaft with the star away from the engine See Figure 11 Place the blade with the side marked bottom...

Page 13: ...el 5 Clean air cleaner 6 Adjust carburetor Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 2 Air flow restricted 3 Carburetor not adjusted properly 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 Remove blower housing and...

Page 14: ...ents clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e MTD does not ex...

Page 15: ...17 NOTES...

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