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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FINDING MODEL NUMBER

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new equipment. 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. A sample model plate is also given below. 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 
necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized 
service dealer. 

ENGINE INFORMATION

The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, 
warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual packed separately with your unit for 
more information.

CALLING CUSTOMER 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 regarding the controls, operation or maintenance 
of this unit, please call a Customer Support Representative: 

1-800-668-1238

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.

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;

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.

Content

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Customer Support

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Important Safe Operation Practices

3

Slope Gauge

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Setting Up

6

Operating Your Lawn Mower

8

Adjustments

10

Maintenance

11

Troubleshooting

13

Parts List

14

Warranty

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Model Number
Numéro de modèle

Serial Number
Numéro de série

TROYBILT - CANADA
KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1

Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

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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