MTD 111-093R000 User manual

ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS
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(Model 093R Shown)
20 "
MULCHING
ROTARY
MOWER
Model Numbers
111-093R000
111-094R000
111-095R000
111-096R000
111-098R000
Important: Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internai combustion engine and shouid not be used
on 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). 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 service
dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 360900, Cleveland, Ohio 44136.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-7427F

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IMPORTANT
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRl ICTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY
AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. RE/D AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN,
YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL- A HEED ITS WARMNG.
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A DANGER
Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to tbe rules for safe operation in this manual. As
with any type of power equ pment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious
injury. If you violate any ol these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.
TRAINING
k 1. Read this owner’s guide carefully in its entirety before attempting
% to assemble or operate this machine. Be compietely f< miliar with
the controls and the proper use of this machine befori i operating
it. Keep this manual in a safe piace for future and regul< r reference
and for ordering repiacement parts.
2. Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power equi )ment, not
a piaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all 1 mes. Your
unit has been designed to perform one job: to mow grass. Do
not use it for any other purpose.
3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a po\ isr mower.
Children 14 years old and over should only operate mi iwer under
close parental supervision. Only persons well acquainter with these
rules of safe operation should be allowed to use yoi ir mower.
4. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, partici ilarly small
children and pets. Stop engine when they are in the vicinity of
your mower to help prevent blade contact or throwr object in¬
jury. Although the area of operation should be complei ely cleared
of foreign objects, an object may have been overlookei I and could
be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause
serious personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in
the area.
PREPARATION
^1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is io be used.
% Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones and other foreign objects
which could be picked up and thrown by the mower ir any direc¬
tion and cause serious personal injury to the operator oi any others
allowed in the area. Plan your mowing pattern to avoi( I discharge
of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders anc the like.
2. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operal on or while
performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes fi om foreign
objects that may be thrown from the machine in an r direction.
3. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and
shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms and leg; and steel¬
toed shoes are recommended. Do not wear loose fitting clothes
or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Ne rer operate
a unit in bare feet, sandals, or sneakers.
4. Before working with gasoline, extinguish all cigarettes, (igars, pipes
and other sources of ignition. Check the fuel level bef )re starting
the engine. Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel Do not fill
the gasoline tank indoors, while the engine is runni ig, or until
engine has been allowed to cool for at least two m nutes after
running. Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled
gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or
explosion.
5. Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive clul ch on units
so equipped before starting the engine.
6. The blade control handle is a safety device. Never attem )t to bypass
its operation. Doing so makes the safety device inof erative and
may result in personal injury through contact with he rotating
blade. The blade control handle must operate easily ir both direc¬
tions and automatically return to the disengaged pos tition when
released.
7. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjus tment while
the engine is running.
8. Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be s ure of your
footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal i ijury. Keep
a firm hold on the handle and walk, never run. Mow onl / in daylight
or in good artificial light.
9. F or your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual
to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly
area. If the slope is greater than 15° as shown on the slope gauge,
do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result.
OPERATION
k 1. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the
% engine. Excessive engine speeds are dangerous.
2. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear
of the discharge opening at all times as the rotating blade can
cause injury.
3. Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
4. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire
from the spark plug, and thoroughly inspect the mower for any
damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating the
mower.
5. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine
and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warn¬
ing of trouble.
6. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete
stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chu*'.
The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after
engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blau-
area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating.
7. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain the blade
and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire,
and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental
starting.
8. Do not run the engine indoors.
9. Never cut grass by pulling mower toward you. Mow across the
face of slopes, never up-and-down. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes;
Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious
personal injury.
10. Never operate mower without proper guards, plates or other safety
protective devices in place.
11. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not
touch.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
3.
Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals
for proper tightness. Also visually inspect blade for damage (e.g.
bent, cracked). Replace with blade which meets original equip¬
ment specifications.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
Never store the mower with gasoline in the tank or gas containers
inside of a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark
(e.g. gas hot water heater). Allow the engine to cool before stor¬
ing in any enclosure.
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves ar'
excessive oil.
5. Check the grass catcher bag frequently for wear or deteriorati^
Replace a worn or damaged bag immediately. For safety protec¬
tion, replace only with new bag meeting original equipment
specifications.
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Do
not
mow
on
inclines
with
a
slope
in
excess
of
15
degrees
(a
rise
of
approximately
2
V
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
slopes.

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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK/PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Remove this sheet from your owner’s manual £ nd lay the hardware on the illustration for identification purposes.
After assembly, keep the Slope Gauge which is on the reverse side of this sheet for future use.
(Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit. Part numbers are shown in
parentheses.)
INCHES
Cut
This
Line

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT
GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, service engine
with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the
mower is observed from the operating position.
Refer to parts identification on page 4 for location
of parts when assembling the mowen
Tools Required for Assembly
(1) Pair of Pliers
(1) 1/2" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench
(2) 7/16" Wrenches or Adjustable Wrenches
(1) Flat Bladed Screwdriver
FIGURE 1.
Hole In
Blade Control
Handle
FIGURE 2.
UNPACKING
1. Remove the lawn mower from the carton by open¬
ing the top flaps and lifting the unit out. Be careful
of the staples. Make certain all parts and literature
have been removed from the carton before the car¬
ton is discarded.
2. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire against
the engine.
3. Stretch out all control cables and place on the floor.
Be careful not to bend or kink the cables at any
time during assembly.
4. Remove page four from this manual and lay the
contents of the hardware pack on the illustration
for identification.
ATTACHING THE LOWER HANDLE (Hardware A)
1. Attach the lower handle by placing the bottom
holes in the lower handle over the weld pins on the
handle mounting brackets extending through the
rear of the deck.
2. Using a pair of pliers, squeeze one leg of the lower
handle against the handle mounting bracket. In¬
sert the hairpin clip into the hole in the weld pin.
-See figure 1. Repeat on other side.
ATTACHING THE UPPER HANDLE (Hardware B)
1. Place the upper handle in position over the lower
handle. The hole in the side of the blade control
handle (attached to the upper handle) must be on
the left side.
2. Secure the upper handle to lower handle using the
curved head bolts, split washers and hex nuts as
-shown in figure 2.
AHACHING THE THRDHLE CDNTRDL (Hardware D)
The throttle control is attached to the engine. Attach
the throttie control to the left side of upper handle as
follows. See figure 2.
1. Route the throttle control cable inside the legs and
beneath the upper bar of the lower handle.
2. Place cable bracket against left side of upper han¬
dle, lining up the hole in the bracket with the bot¬
tom hole in upper handle. Place 1/4" hex bolt
through cable bracket and handle, from the inside
to the outside.
3. Place throttle control on the hex bolt (outside of
upper handle), with the throttle lever facing up¬
ward. Secure with spring washer (cupped side
against the throttle control) and hex nut.
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