Page 1: ...eeting 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 author...
Page 2: ...e rear of the 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 Copy the model number here Copy the serial number here ENGINEINFORMATION The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance power rating specifications warranty and service Please refer t...
Page 3: ...rator 5 To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury stay in the operator zone behind the handles and keep children bystanders helpers and pets at least 75 feet from the mower while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters the area 6 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ...
Page 4: ...rees or other objects that may 5 6 obscure your vision of a child who may run into the mower Keep children away from hot or running engines They can suffer burns from a hot muffler Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power mower Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised ...
Page 5: ...er attempt tomake awheel orcutting height adjustment while theengine isrunning 9 Grass catcher components discharge cover and trail shield aresubject towear and damage which could expose moving parts orallow objects tobethrown For safety protection frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer s O E M parts only listed inthis manual Use ofparts which dono...
Page 6: ...s 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 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 slopes Operate WALK BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes never up and down slo...
Page 7: ...osition Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mounting brackets Tighten the wing nuts on each side of the handle carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle See Figure 2 NOTE Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position If you wish to lower the height of the handle refer to the Adjustment Section at this time Handle Assembly Wing N ut Ha...
Page 8: ...r The shift lever is located on the drive clutch control housing on the upper handle This lever is used to select the forward speed of the mower When changing speed selection release the drive clutch control See Figure 6 NOTE Move the shift lever only when the engine is running Changing the shift lever setting with the engine off can cause damage to the mower GrassBag The grass bag is equipped wit...
Page 9: ...et with the wheels in a low cutting height position For best results raise the cutting position until it is determine which height is best for your lawn See the adjustment section for details GasandOilFill Up Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your mower Read instructions carefully WARNING Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine runnin...
Page 10: ...s do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the mower preventing proper discharge of grass clippings and could cause you to slip and fall New grass thick grass or wet grass may require a narrower cut For a healthier lawn never cut off more than one third of the total length of the grass Your lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth This mower is designed t...
Page 11: ...adjustments to the engine Cutting HeightAdjustment Your mower is shipped with the cutting height in the lowest position The rear wheel cutting height adjustment lever is located above the left rear wheel To adjust the cutting height pull the lever out and away from the mower and then move it forward or backward to select a new cutting height See Figure 11 The front wheel cutting height is determin...
Page 12: ...eClutchControl Adjustment The adjustment wheel is located inthe drive clutch control handle housing and is used to tighten or loosen the drive belt You will have to adjust the drive clutch control if any of the following happens The mower does not propel itself with the drive clutch engaged The mower s drive wheels hesitate with the drive clutch engaged To resolve the above problems rotate the adj...
Page 13: ... All adjustments in the Making Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight Follow the maintenance schedule under Customer Responsibilities to get quality performance from your lawn mower blade control must operate freely in both directions See Figure 15 Wheels Lubricate the wheels at least once a seas...
Page 14: ... the adapter from the crankshaft WARNING Periodically inspect the blade adapter for 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 receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when...
Page 15: ...Lift off the lower pulley assembly and remove the old belt from around the crankshaft See Figure 19 Control Arm Six Speed Cable Slot Belt Lower Pulley Figure 19 Place the new belt over the transmission pulley Start the belt in the pulley groove and rotate the pulley until the belt is seated in the transmission pulley Refer to Figure 18 Place the belt between the idler pulley and the belt keeper br...
Page 16: ...rrect order Tighten the hex bolt to secure the blade to torque 450 600 in Ibs Storing yourLawnMower The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions IMPORTANT We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage ...
Page 17: ...installed properly 2 Debris clogging drive operation 1 Engage blade control handle 2 Connect wire to spark plug 3 Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 4 Clean fuel line 5 Clean adjust gap or replace 6 Wait a few minutes to start engine 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 3 Clear vent 4 Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel 5 Clean air cleaner...
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Page 19: ...tic Spring Ratchet Pawl RH Pawl LH Shld Screw 340 ID x 285 OD Wheel Rachet Fief No 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 Part No 736 0270 710 0751 737 3000 736 0931 747 0924 682 9020A 682 9021A 682 9024 682 9026 710 1348 710 0896 710 0654A 711 1146 736 0204 710 0703 710 1242 736 0232 712 0397 7...
Page 20: ...Model999 16 17 11 2 5 2_ 20 60 20 ...
Page 21: ...Dia x 4 82 Lg Spacer 385 ID x 624 OD Hgt Adjustment Spring Bracket Screw 1 4 14 x 825 Cotter Pin Hex Jam Nut 5 16 24 Bell Washer 325 ID x 930 OD Pulley Flat Washer 510 ID x 1 120 OD Ref No 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 Part No 712 0896 782 7598 741 0600 732 0849A 750 1050 682 0027A 710 0299 741 0682A 736 0570 721 0329 721 0325 618 0253...
Page 22: ...ModelE999 28 3 53 12 40 4 j _ 24 36 3 x35 J 26 25 b 2 i 22 ...
Page 23: ...1A Battery Pack 16 731 0904A Upper Control Housing 41 725 0873 Ignition Switch 17 731 0924 6 Speed Shift Lever 42 725 0201 Ignition Key 18 44 725 1206 Plug 19 710 1667 C Sunk Tap Screw 10 20 732 0627 Shift Lever Spring 21 16864 6 Speed Rack Cable Brkt 22 731 0905A Lower Control Housing Cable Mounting Cap 24 731 0620 Control Lever 45 625 0021 Wire Harness 46 710 1270 Hex Bolt 1 4 20 x 1 3 47 736 02...
Page 24: ...her express warranty whether written or oral except as mentioned above given by any person or entity includ ing a dealer or retailer with respect to any product shall bind MTD LLC During the period of the warranty the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sale M...
