background image

7

Starter Rope

1. The starter rope is attached to the engine. Additional rope 

may be wound around the starter handle. If so, unwind the 
rope from the handle.

2. With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, 

depress the blade control handle and pull the rope out of 
the engine.

3. Place the rope guide around the starter handle, so the 

opening in the rope guide is toward the front of the mower. 
Insert the rope guide into the right side of the handle, and 
secure with hex locknut. See Figure 4.

NOTE: 

If the starter rope becomes disconnected from rope

guide on handle, 

disconnect and ground the spark plug

wire

. Depress the blade control handle and pull the starter

rope out from engine slowly.  Slip the starter rope into the rope
guide bolt on handle.

Mulching Baffle 

If your 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 the mulching baffle 

inside

 

the chute opening (marked 1 in Figure 5).

3. Snap hooks of the mulching baffle over the 

hinge pin of the chute deflector (marked 2 in 
Figure 5). The hooks must snap into place on 
the hinge pin, locking the mulching baffle firmly 
onto the mower. Release the chute deflector.

NOTE: 

For proper assembly, install bottom lip

inside chute opening 

before

 placing hooks over

the hinge pin.

IMPORTANT: 

 This unit is shipped without gasoline 

or oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as 
instructed in the accompanying engine manual 

before

 operating your mower.

Figure 4

Cable

Tie

Hex
Lock
Nut

Rope
Guide

Starter
Handle

Starter
Rope

Chute
Deflector

Chute

Lip of Mulching Baffle 

Hooks

Mulching 
Baffle

(insert inside chute opening)

Opening

Figure 5

1

2

Hing

e Pin

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...

Reviews: