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Page 1: ... 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 s...

Page 2: ... XXX XXXXXXXXXXX l CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 This is where your model number will be This is where your sedal number will be Copy the model number here Copy the serial number here SECTION 2 CALLING WARRANTY SERVICE LOCATE MOWER MODEL NUMBER AND SER AL NUMBER Record this information in the space provided To find your unit s specific model number and serial number see previous section If you are having d...

Page 3: ...foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine in any direction 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 Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry They can be caught in moving pads Never operate a unit in bare feet sandals or sneakers Do not put hands or feet near or under rotat...

Page 4: ... age 14 to operate the mower Use extreme care when approaching blind comers shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child or hazard 4 SERVICE Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Use only an approved gasoline container Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is running Allow engine to cool ...

Page 5: ...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 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 mow...

Page 6: ...ne with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower NOTE Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position Tools Required Pair of pliers not necessary but helpful Assembling Mower Remove any packing material which may be between the upper and lower handles for shipping purposes Disconnect spark plug wire from the ...

Page 7: ...le refer to the Handle Height Adjustment Section on page 10 Remove the hairpin clips from the outer holes in the weld pins on the handle mounting brackets Using a pair of pliers squeeze one leg of the lower handle against the handle mounting bracket Insert the hairpin clip into the inner hole on the weld pin See Figure 4 Repeat on other side Hairpin Clip in Inner Hole Weld Handle Handle MounUng Br...

Page 8: ...ontrol Handle _k ARNING This control mechanism is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operations The blade will be rotating whenever the engine is running The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower See Figure 7 The blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade Throttle Control The ...

Page 9: ...ls only is released 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 full arm stroke Keep a firm grip on starter handle Return it slowly to the rope guide NOTE ff you encounter any problems refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide for helpful information...

Page 10: ... plate has nine height positions Height of cut will be changed when the thumb lever is moved from one hole to another Simply depress the lever towards wheel and move wheel and lever assembly to desired position All wheels must be placed in the same relative position See Figure 8 For rough or uneven lawns move the height adjustment handles to positions which will give a higher cutting height Both f...

Page 11: ...els Lubricate the wheel bearings if so equipped at least once a season with light oil or engine oil Also if the wheels are removed for any reason lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel with light oil Engine Follow engine manual for lubrication instructions Lubricate Bearings Figure 10 SECTION 11 MAINTENANCE WARNING Be sure to disconnect and ground the spark plug ...

Page 12: ... Blade Be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked Bottom or with part number facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position Be certain the blade is aligned with and seated onto the blade adapter flanges Place blade bell support on blade Make sure the notches on the blade bell support are aligned with the small hole in the blade Replace hex bolt Tighten to torque ...

Page 13: ... from muffler area SECTION 12 OFF SEASON STORAGE The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn mower for storage Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions Coat mower s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting Store mower in a dry clean area Do not store next to corrosive materia...

Page 14: ...t cutting blade 2 1 Engine speed too low 1 Wet grass 2 Excessively high grass 3 Dull blade 4 Wheels not positioned correctly 1 Dull blade 2 Corrective Action Engage blade control handle Connect wire to spark plug Move throttle lever to FAST rabbit position Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline Clean fuel line Clean adjust gap or replace Crank engine with throttle in SLOW turtle position Connect and ...

Page 15: ...8D 710 1205 720 0276 710 1174 726 0240 749 0928 714 0104 735 0639 746 0553 720 0279 777S30118 777S30108 777S30143 iContml Handle Ass y Oval C Sunk Screw Hex Lock Nut Control Housing Foam Gdp Upper Handle Rope Guide Hand Knob Carriage Bolt Cable Tie Lower Handle Hairpin Clip Engine Spark Plug Boot Control Cable Handle Knob Danger Lab_ Cut Hand DischargeDoor Danger 15 ...

Page 16: ...ade Adapter Kit Blade Bell Support Hex Bolt 7 16 20 x 1 5 20 Mulch Blade Axle Bolt Bell Washer 400 ID x 88 boulder Bolt Spring Lever Assy w Knob Pivot Bar Ref Part NOI NO 51 15261A 52 734 1978 53 14579 14579 57 710 0654A 58 736 0504 63 _82 7002 64 731 1409 65 736 0270 66 710 0599 69 731 1933 731 1426 Code Description Height Adj Plate Wheel Assembly Height Adj Ass y Comp R F L R Height Adj Ass y Co...

Page 17: ...SECTION 15 Your Notes Date Maintenance Schedule Any Comments 17 ...

Page 18: ...Your Notes continued Date Maintenance Schedule Any Comments 18 ...

Page 19: ... plates and tires How to obtain service Warranty service is available with proof of purchase through your local authorized service dealer To locate the dealer in your area please check the yellow pages or contact the Customer Service Department of MTD PRODUCTS INC P O Box 368022 Cleveland Ohio 44136 9722 Phone 1 800 800 7310 The return of a complete unit will not be accepted by the factory unless ...

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