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Important Safe Operation Practices ...................................................................... 3

Slope Gauge ......................................................................................................... 6

Assembling Your

 

Lawn Mower .............................................................................. 7

Know Your Lawn Mower........................................................................................ 8

Operating Your Lawn Mower................................................................................. 9

Making Adjustments ............................................................................................ 10

Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ............................................................................ 11

Off-Season Storage............................................................................................. 12

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 13

Parts List ............................................................................................................. 14

FINDING MODEL NUMBER

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new Lawn Mower. 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. The information on the 
model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or an 
authorized dealer. 

You can locate the model number by standing behind the unit in the operating position and looking down at 
the cutting deck. A sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the model 
number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below.

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

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or 
maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department. 

Call 1- (330) 220-4MTD (4683) or 1- (800)-800-7310 to reach a Customer Support representative. 
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.

www.yardman.com

MTD  LLC
P. O. BOX  361131
CLEVELAND,OH 44136
330-220-4683
800-800-7310

Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

(Model Number)

(Serial Number)

For more details about your unit, visit our website at www.yardman.com 

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Page 1: ...plicable 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...

Page 2: ...below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below ENGINE INFORMATION The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issue...

Page 3: ...d keep bystanders helpers children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters the area 6 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during oper...

Page 4: ...ep children away from hot or running engines They can suffer burns from a hot muffler 6 Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power mower Children 14 years old and over should read and...

Page 5: ...nd operating the mower 8 Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running 9 Grass catcher components discharge cover and trail shield are subject to wear and dama...

Page 6: ...LY 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 operating a walk behind mower...

Page 7: ...the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mounting brackets Tighten the hand knobs on each side of the handle carriage bolts and saddle washers must be seated properly into the handle as sh...

Page 8: ...lade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade WARNING This control mechanism is a safety device Never attempt to bypa...

Page 9: ...Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle rope will pull slightly harder at this point Let the rope rewind slowly Pull rope with a rapid continuous...

Page 10: ...mounting bracket Reassemble the upper handle Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes in the weld pins Reattach the starter rope Carburetor WARNING If any adjustments are made to the engine while th...

Page 11: ...r cracks especially if you strike a foreign object Replace when necessary When sharpening the blade follow the original angle of grind as a guide It is extremely important that each cutting edge recei...

Page 12: ...eason Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush Keep the co...

Page 13: ...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 clean 3 Adjust carbure...

Page 14: ...14 SECTION 10 PARTS LIST MODEL 107 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 8 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 33 34 33 36 37 38 39 40 27 21 26 19 22 23 24 25 41 42 43 44 20 35 46 46 45 38 1...

Page 15: ...H 29 738 0585 Stake Bolt 30 732 0731 Torsion Spring 31 14578 Height Adjust Assembly RH 14579 Height Adjust Assembly LH 32 782 7006 Mounting Bracket 33 736 0270 Bell Washer 34 710 0599 Hex Washer Hd TT...

Page 16: ...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 MTD LLC does not ext...

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