Страница 1: ...n Practices Set Up Operation Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty L Self Propelled Mower m Model Series 260 MTD LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHiO 44136 0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo 769 05722 Dece...
Страница 2: ...ghout this manual all references to right and left side of the machine are observed from the operating position The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to per...
Страница 3: ...ion piece of power equipment not a plaything Therefore exercise extreme caution at all times This machine has been designed to perform one job to mow grass Do not use it for any other purpose 4 Never...
Страница 4: ...use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer Failure to do so can result in personal injury When starting engine pull cord slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly Rapi...
Страница 5: ...ually inspect blade for damage e g bent cracked worn Replace blade with the original equipment manufacture s O E M blade only listed in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipmen...
Страница 6: ...n 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 Ira spark...
Страница 7: ...parts DANGER THROWN DEBRIS Remove objects that can be thrown by the blade in any direction Wear safety glasses DANGER SLOPES Use extra caution on slopes Do not mow slopes greater than 15 _ _ WARNING G...
Страница 8: ...s where you may not operate safely WARNING Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes 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...
Страница 9: ...up towards engine Holding deflector in this position remove the retainer and discard See Fig 3 1 Lower the chute deflector carefully keeping your fingers out of the way WARNING The chute retainer mus...
Страница 10: ...Refer to Fig 3 5 Figure 3 3 3 a Position each handle bracket stud into the top hole in the lower handle See Fig 3 3 inset b Tighten thewing nuts NOTE Eachend of the lower handle must be placed in the...
Страница 11: ...d position for a change in cutting height See Fig 3 7 F Figure 3 7 c Release lever towards deck IMPORTANT All wheels must be placed in the same relative position For rough or uneven lawns move the hei...
Страница 12: ...ease it to slow down or stop mower from propelling See Fig 4 1 CuttingHeightAdjustmentLevers One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and is used to adjust the cutting height All four levers have...
Страница 13: ...wire or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others 2 3 WAR...
Страница 14: ...ow for this job 1 Disconnect spark plug wire Drain gasoline from lawn mower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap 2 Tip mower so that it rests on the housing Keep the side with the air cleaner...
Страница 15: ...ep the blade balanced WARNING An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds It may cause damage to mower and could break causing personal injury 5 Lubricate the engin...
Страница 16: ...mower for storage Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit Coat mower s cutting blade with chass...
Страница 17: ...rea around and on top of engine Occasional skips 1 Spark plug gap too close 1 Adjust gap to 030 hesitates at high speed Idles poorly 1 Spark plug fouled faulty or gap too wide 1 2 Dirty air cleaner 2...
Страница 18: ...0190 Wheel Front 734 1987 Wheel Rear 931 1034B Discharge Chute w label 631 04045 Mulching Baffle 942 0742A Mulching Blade 954 04100 V Belt Phone 800 800 7310 or 330 220 4683 to order replacement parts...
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Страница 20: ...plicable manufac turer s warranty for terms and conditions b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders havea separate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharp...
