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Finding and Recording Model Number

Please do 

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 return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased,  

without first contacting Customer Support.

Table of Contents

BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING  
YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, 
please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the 
the model number and the serial number to the sample model 
plate provided to the right. You can locate the model plate by 
standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear 
of the machine. 

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. 

Customer Support

Slope Gauge ....................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Set-Up & Adjustments ........................................ 6
Operation ............................................................. 8

Maintenance & Off-Season Storage ................ 10
Trouble Shooting .............................................. 12
Warranty ............................................................ 13
Illustrated Parts Lists ....................................... 14

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. 

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.

Summary of Contents for 100 Series

Page 1: ...leshooting Parts Lists Warranty PRINTED IN U S A MTD Products Ltd P O Box 1386 KITCHENER ONTARIO N2G 4J1 OPERATOR S MANUAL IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIP...

Page 2: ...it says Customer Support Slope Gauge 3 Safe Operation Practices 4 Set Up Adjustments 6 Operation 8 Maintenance Off Season Storage 10 Trouble Shooting 12 Warranty 13 Illustrated Parts Lists 14 If you...

Page 3: ...lk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slop...

Page 4: ...rting engine 14 The blade control handle is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operation Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with th...

Page 5: ...neck to provide for fuel expansion 11 Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely 12 If gasoline is spilled wipe it off the engine and equipment Move unit to another area Wait 5 minutes before starting...

Page 6: ...is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL After assem bly service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit 2 Locate hairpin clip in one hole on the weld...

Page 7: ...e tight and trim excess See Figure 4 Figure 6 Figure 5 5 Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the cutting height of the mower To change the height of cut squeeze adjuster lever toward th...

Page 8: ...o spark plug If unit is equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the spark plug wire make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire inside the rubber boot is fastened securely over t...

Page 9: ...Using Your Lawn Mower Be sure the lawn is clear of stones sticks wire or other objects which could damage the lawn mower or the engine Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direc...

Page 10: ...engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Read and follow instructions carefully 3 Under normal conditions service air cleaner as instructed in the separate engine...

Page 11: ...ion is not the responsibility of the manufacturer NOTE Always remove blade from the adapter for testing balance 7 The blade can be tested for balance by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver Remov...

Page 12: ...rankcase with proper oil 2 Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit 3 Remove blower housing and clean 4 Refer to engine manual 1 Engine oil level low 2 Dirty air filter 3 Air flow restricted 4...

Page 13: ...ninety 90 days from the date of retail purchase if any battery included with this unit proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge MTD PR...

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Page 15: ...po 23 736 0504 Wave Washer 51 ID w bb wheels Rondelle ondul e 0 51 DI avec roulement billes 24 687 02106 Rear Hgt Adjust Ass y RH R glage de hauteur droit arri re 25 731 1426A Hub Cap Yellow Radial op...

Page 16: ...es des tondeuses les si ges les pneus et les pi ces de l embrayage roues de frottement Garantie compl te de quatre vingt dix jours sur la batterie MTD s engage remplacer gratuitement l acheteur initia...

Page 17: ...surchauffe 1 Faites le plein d huile du carter 2 Consultez la notice d utilisation du moteur 3 D montez l habitacle du ventilateur et nettoyez le 4 Consultez la notice d utilisation du moteur 1 Nivea...

Page 18: ...e de la lame REMARQUE D montez toujours la lame de son adaptateur pour v rifiez son bon quilibre 7 Vous pouvez v rifier l quilibre de la lame en la pla ant sur un tournevis tige ronde Limez le m tal d...

Page 19: ...ivotement doivent tre lubrifi s r guli rement avec une huile l g re pour emp cher la rouille Voir la Figure 10 4 Consultez la notice d utilisation du moteur pour les instructions de lubrification Mote...

Page 20: ...aine si vous ne tondez jamais plus d un tiers de la longueur totale des brins d herbe 4 Continuez tondre la pelouse l automne jusqu ce qu elle cesse de pousser 5 Ajustez la vitesse de d placement en f...

Page 21: ...ilisation du moteur qui accompagne l quipment 2 Branchez le fil de la bougie sur cette derni re Si une gaine en caoutchouc recouvre l extr mit du fil de la bougie assurez vous que la boucle m tallique...

Page 22: ...de montage et r glages 5 Un levier de r glage se trouve sur chacune des roues et permet de modifier la hauteur de coupe de la tondeuse Pour changer la hauteur de coupe poussez le levier de r glage des...

Page 23: ...s l assemblage faites les pleins d essence et d huile conform ment aux instructions de la notice d utilisation du moteur fournie avec la machine 2 Rep rez une goupille pingle dans l un des trous de l...

Page 24: ...uce environ pour permettre l expension du carburant 11 Resserrez bien le capuchon d essence 12 En cas de d bordement essuyez toute claboussures de carburant ou d huile et enlevez tous les d bris imbib...

Page 25: ...de fonctionner correctement et peut causer des blessures en cas de contact avec la lame La poign e de commande de la lame doit bouger facilement dans les deux sens et revenir automatiquement la posit...

Page 26: ...e conserver un bon appui en marchant derri re la tondeuse Vous risquez de glisser et de vous blesser Utilisez les tracteurs SI GE parall lement la pente jamais en travers Utilisez les tracteurs POUSSE...

Page 27: ...s rie avant de pouvoir poursuivre votre consultation Le fabricant du moteur est responsable de toutes les questions concernant les performances la puissance indiqu e les caract ristiques techniques l...

Page 28: ...Box 1386 KITCHENER ONTARIO S curit Assemblage Fonctionnement R glages Entretien D pannage Listes des pi ces d tach es Garantie NOTICE D UTILISATION IMPORTANT LISEZ ATTENTIVEMENT LES R GLES DE S CURIT...

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