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MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

Printed In USA

Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation •  Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting •  Warranty

 

WARNING

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL 

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.  

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

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Mini-Rider with 24-inch Cutting Deck

Form No. 769-08407A

(January 16, 2013)

Содержание Mini-Rider

Страница 1: ...nce Service Troubleshooting Warranty WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RE...

Страница 2: ...able to all models We reserve the right to change product specifications designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation If applicable the power testing information used to estab...

Страница 3: ...ects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 9 Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught in movable parts Never...

Страница 4: ...mselves and others from serious injury 29 If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Contact your customer service representative for assistance Slope Operatio...

Страница 5: ...not shift to neutral and coast downhill Service Safe Handling of Gasoline 1 To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and the v...

Страница 6: ...to protect the environment 15 According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission CPSC and the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA this product has an Average Useful Life of seven 7 years or 270...

Страница 7: ...with the blade s can amputate hands and feet DANGER ROTATING BLADES Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back over accident WARNING THROWN OBJECTS This machine may pick up...

Страница 8: ...IS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide...

Страница 9: ...gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope See Figure 1 and Figure 2 5 If there is a gap below the gauge the slope is too steep for safe operation See Figure 2 above 1 2 d a s h e d l i...

Страница 10: ...ow the steps below 1 Slide the pedestal cap onto the steering shaft so that when the steering shaft is installed on the tractor the pedestal cap will be upright as shown in Figure 3 1 Figure 3 1 2 Rem...

Страница 11: ...he adjustment bolt on the bottom of the seat Slide the seat forward or backward as desired Reinstall the adjustment bolt Refer to Figure 3 5 7 Slide the Pedestal cap down onto the tractor 1 and slight...

Страница 12: ...Service and check the engine oil as instructed in the separate Engine Owner s Manual packed with your tractor Read the instructions carefully Connecting the Battery Cables CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 W...

Страница 13: ...Oil Fill Cap Figure 4 1 Lawn Tractor controls and features are illustrated in Figure 4 1 and described on the following pages WARNING Read and follow all safety rules and instructions in this manual...

Страница 14: ...and REVERSE The brake pedal must be completely depressed and the tractor must not be in motion when moving the shift lever See Figure 4 3 IMPORTANT Never force the shift lever Doing so may result in...

Страница 15: ...ing the lever all the way rearward into the PTO OFF position disengages power to the cutting deck NOTE The PTO blade engage lever must be in the disengaged PTO OFF position when starting the engine Fu...

Страница 16: ...the PTO Blade Engage lever is moved into the engaged ON position with the shift lever in Reverse WARNING Do not operate the tractor if the interlock system is malfunctioning This system was designed...

Страница 17: ...eeds until after the belts have seated themselves into the pulleys during the break in period WARNING Before leaving the operator s position for any reason disengage the blade place the shift lever in...

Страница 18: ...with your tractor WARNING Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of materials toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like Also avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which ma...

Страница 19: ...l Rear Wheels The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a season Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an all purpose grease before re installing them Front Axles The front wheels sho...

Страница 20: ...d Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean and free of corrosive build up After cleaning the battery and terminals apply a light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both terminals IMPORTANT...

Страница 21: ...To prevent gum deposits from forming inside the engine s carburetor and causing possible malfunction of the engine the fuel system must be either completely emptied or the gasoline must be treated wi...

Страница 22: ...il Air Filter s Foam Pre cleaner ifEquipped P Replace Air Filter Element P Change Engine Oil P Clean Battery Terminals P P Lube Axles and Rims P P Clean Engine Cooling Fins P P Check Spark Plug Condit...

Страница 23: ...and out of the mounting bracket on the cutting deck See Figure 7 4 Figure 7 4 8 Gently slide the cutting deck from the left side out from underneath the tractor Cutting Deck Removal To remove the cutt...

Страница 24: ...ee Figure 7 5 Figure 7 5 5 Loosen the idler pulley by loosening the flange lock nut that secures it enough to alloy clearance for the belt to move past it and off Remove the belt by working it off of...

Страница 25: ...or Instructions for using this feature will accompany the battery charging accessory Basically the unit will plug in right next to the battery as shown in Figure 7 7 Plug for the Separately Available...

Страница 26: ...rpened or if any metal separation is present replace the blades with new ones WARNING A poorly balanced blade will cause excessive vibration may cause damage to the tractor and or result in personal i...

Страница 27: ...if damaged 5 Drain fuel tank Refill with clean fresh gasoline 6 Replace air cleaner paper element or clean foam precleaner Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 2 Air flow restricted 1 Fill crankca...

Страница 28: ...r 16 0 x 6 50 8 00 731 2477 Discharge Chute Assembly NOTE Download a complete Parts Manual free of charge at www mtdproducts com or phone 800 800 7310 to purchase a Parts Manual Be sure to have your m...

Страница 29: ...or use with any type of ground engaging attachments e g tiller or plow Use of this type of equipment WILL void the tractor s warranty Model Number Description 490 290 0013 Tractor Cover 490 850 0005 B...

Страница 30: ...ent purchaser that the outdoor equipment engine is Designed built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations and free from defects in materials and workmanship that cause the failur...

Страница 31: ...he need for repair or replacement of the part That notwithstanding any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed and properly operating adjustment limiting device is still eligible for wa...

Страница 32: ...ese items may carry a separate manufacturer s warranty Refer to applicable manufacturer s warranty for terms and conditions b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a separate one year warranty...

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