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Operators Manual

IMPORTANT:  READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

MTD PRODUCTS INC.  P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Model Series

370 thru 389

Rotary Mowers

Warning:  

This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-

covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting 
applicable local or state laws (if any).  If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the 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 through your nearest engine authorized 
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

FORM NO.  770-0420A

10/97

Summary of Contents for 370 Series

Page 1: ...s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the S...

Page 2: ...pets Stop engine when they are in the vicinity of your mower to help prevent blade contact or thrown object injury Although the area of operation should be completely cleared of foreign objects an ob...

Page 3: ...not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result DO Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Watch for holes ruts hid...

Page 4: ...ularly After striking a foreign object stop the engine remove the wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage Repair the damage before starting and operating the mower Nev...

Page 5: ...r footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes Operate WALK BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes never up and down...

Page 6: ...t the rear of the deck The model plate will look like Figure 1 Figure 1 SECTION 2 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you are having difficulty assembling this product or if you have any question regarding th...

Page 7: ...tted lines and lay carton down flat Remove packing material Roll or slide unit out of carton Check carton thoroughly for loose parts Figure 2 DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE Before setting up your lawn mow...

Page 8: ...s Not necessary but helpful Motor Oil Fresh Gasoline IMPORTANT This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL in the engine Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separa...

Page 9: ...g bracket Step 7 Attach control cables to handle with pull ties found on the handle Step 8 Loosen the wing nut holding the rope guide to the upper handle Step 9 Squeeze the blade control handle agains...

Page 10: ...WARNING The throttle control cannot be used to stop the engine RECOIL STARTER The recoil starter handle is attached to the upper handle See Figure 4 Stand behind the unit in the operating position to...

Page 11: ...ontrols located on the engine SECTION 6 OPERATION WARNING Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck See Figure 1 The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being...

Page 12: ...handle Return it slowly to the rope guide After engine starts move throttle control to desired engine speed The mower is designed to be operated at full throttle NOTE If any problems are encountered...

Page 13: ...IPPINGS This mower can also mulch grass clippings Follow step 1 to ready this mower for mulching Step 1 Remove mulching plug if installed Step 2 Hang grass bag on mower Step 3 Lift flap and pull bag a...

Page 14: ...kink the cables Remove the hairpin clips from the weld pins on the handle brackets Press out on the legs of the lower handle Remove lower handle from the mower Turn the lower handle around so the notc...

Page 15: ...USTMENT The drive clutch control adjustment wheel is located in the drive clutch control handle housing and is used to tighten or loosen the drive belt You will have to adjust the drive clutch control...

Page 16: ...ed for any length of time Oil can drain into the upper part of the engine causing a starting problem ENGINE Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine maintenance instructions Maintain engine...

Page 17: ...blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds It may cause damage to the mower and it could break causing personal injury The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round shaft...

Page 18: ...ft side of the mower beside the engine Follow steps 1 through 7 to adjust the shift lever Step 1 Start engine Step 2 Place speed control in the sixth speed position Step 3 Stop engine Step 4 Disconnec...

Page 19: ...7 Remove three hex head screws holding small baffle Step 8 Remove small baffle Step 9 Remove large baffle Step 10 Loosen hex lock nut holding idler bearing Step 11 Push back and rotate belt keeper St...

Page 20: ...place Step 18 Replace the rear wheels rear wheel gears and hub caps The gears need to be put on in the right way for the self propelled mechanism to work Check the installation of the gear by spinning...

Page 21: ...d blade adapter Step 7 Remove three hex head screws holding small baffle Step 8 Remove small baffle Step 9 Remove large baffle Step 10 Loosen hex lock nut holding idler bearing Step 11 Using a pair of...

Page 22: ...that it snaps into slot on the idler bracket Step 17 Tighten the idler pulley bolt and locknut using two 7 16 wrenches Step 19 Lift off the lower pulley assembly and remove the old belt from around t...

Page 23: ...de Removal Sharpening and Replacement Section for proper assembly Step 27 Replace the eight phillips head screws that hold the large baffle in place Step 28 Replace the rear wheels rear wheel gears an...

Page 24: ...ine Clean fuel line Clean adjust gap or replace Crank engine with throttle in FAST position Engine runs erratic Unit running in START position Spark plug wire loose Blocked fuel line or stale fuel Ven...

Page 25: ...050 Flange Spacer 9 682 0027A Idler Bracket Ass y 10 710 0299 Hx Cap Scr 1 4 28 x 1 00 Gr 5 11 732 0849A Torsion Spring 12 741 0682A Bearing Sleeve 13 736 0570 Fl Wash 885 x 1 145 x 030 14 721 0329 Oi...

Page 26: ...34 1268 741 0484 734 1412 8 x 2 S Wave 734 1790 Yellow Rim 741 0484 734 1791 Yellow Rim 8 x 2 S Wave 734 1821 741 0484 734 1826 8 x 2 S Wave 734 1826 734 1826 8 x 2 Link Tread 734 1819 741 0484 734 18...

Page 27: ...ptor Kit w Star 75 710 1257 Hex Bolt 3 8 24 x 2 5 Lg 76 748 0358 Spacer 77 736 0514 Fl Wash 885 x 1 85 x 06 78 736 0513 Spr Wash 890 x 7x 04 79 756 0962 Pulley Half Upper 80 756 0979 Pulley Half Lower...

Page 28: ...28 Model 380 thru 389...

Page 29: ...0 50 732 0807 Torsion Spring 51 736 0526 Wv Wash 1 38 O D x 88 I D 029 52 710 0654A Hx L Wash Hd Scr 3 8 16 1 Lg 53 682 0037 21 Deck Ass y w Icon 682 0075 21 Deck Ass y w o Icon 56 731 1236 Rear Flap...

Page 30: ...Mounting Rod 123 712 0324 Hex L Nut 1 4 20 thd 124 710 0924 Mach Scr 1 4 20 REF NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 125 720 0294 Foam Grip Optional 126 731 0905 Lower Control Housing 127 731 0906 Cable Mounting Ca...

Page 31: ...rew Hardware 7510042823 Screw Part No 731 1402A 731 1694 731 1695 731 1934 Color Yellow Black Silver Charcoal Part No 7510143208 Color Black Part No 731 1585B Color Black Part No 731 1586B 731 1612A C...

Page 32: ...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 th...

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