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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Content
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Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3
Slope Gauge...................................................................................................... 7
Tractor Set-up.................................................................................................... 8
Know Your Lawn Tractor ................................................................................... 9
Operating Your Lawn Tractor ............................................................................ 12
Making Adjustments .......................................................................................... 16
Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor .......................................................................... 18
Service .............................................................................................................. 19
Off-Season Storage........................................................................................... 23
Attachments & Accessories ............................................................................... 23
Troubleshooting................................................................................................. 24
Parts List............................................................................................................ 25
FINDING MODEL NUMBER
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor. 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.
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You can locate the model number by looking beneath the seat. A sample model plate is explained
below. For future reference, please copy model number and 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
