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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and 
used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect 
to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity 
respectively, “MTD”).

MTD warrants this product (excluding its normal wear parts as described below) against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two 
(2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in 
materials or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the 
Operator’s Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper 
maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation 
or use of any part, accessory or attachment not approved by MTD for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as 
to any resulting damage. 

Normal wear parts are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. 
Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items such as: batteries, belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, 
snow thrower skid shoes, friction wheels, shave plates, auger spiral rubber and tires. 

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE

: Warranty service is available, WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service dealer. To locate 

the dealer in your area;

In the U.S.A.

:

Check your Yellow Pages, or contact MTD LLC at P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4683 or 
log on to our Web site at www.mtdproducts.com. 

In Canada

:

Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, or call 1-800-668-1238 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdcanada.com. 

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases: 

a.

The engine or component parts thereof. These 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. 

c.

Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, 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 extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States and/or Canada, and their respective 
possessions and territories, except those sold through MTD’s authorized channels of export distribution. 

f.

Replacement parts that are not genuine MTD parts. 

g.

Transportation charges and service calls. 

h.

If Products are used commercially.  (MTD may separately offer Limited Commercial Warranties on certain select products. Ask your 
dealer or retailer for details or contact MTD Service for more information.)

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the applicable 
period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other express warranty, whether written or oral, except as 
mentioned above, given by any person or entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind MTD. During the 
period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above. 

The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale. MTD shall not be liable for 
incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care 
services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted product. 

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied 
warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you. 

In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the purchase price of the product sold. 

Alteration of safety features of the 

product shall void this warranty. 

You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others and their 

property arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product. 

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a gift. 

HOW LOCAL LAWS RELATE TO THIS WARRANTY

: This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that 

vary in different jurisdictions. 

IMPORTANT:

 Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to obtain warranty coverage.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-800-800-7310, 1-330-220-4683

MTD Products Ltd., P. O. BOX 1386, KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone: 1-800-668-1238

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...

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