MTD 11A-021G800 User manual

Safety • Setup • Adjustments • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OF AOA AL
20" Rotary Mower- Model Series 020
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester
forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136-0019.
ForUSCustomers: MTDLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019 772C0792
PRINTEDIN U.S.A. ForCanadianCustomers:MTDProductsLtd.,P.O.Box 1386,KITCHENER,ONTARION2G4J1 9/30/2005

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new equipment, it will help you assemble,
prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Table of Contents
Slope Gauge ....................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Set Up and Adjustments .................................... 6
Operating Your Lawnmower ............................ 10
iVlaintainence and Storage ............................... 12
Warranty ............................................................ 14
illustrated Parts Lists ....................................... 15
Trouble Shooting .............................................. 17
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING
YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,
please locatethe modelplate onthe equipmentand copy the
themodel numberandthe serial number tothe sample model
plate providedto the right.You can locatethe modelplate by
standing atthe operatingposition and looking down atthe rear
of thedeck.
Model Number Serial Number
Num6ro de module Num6ro de s_rie
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
__# MTD LLC
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED
KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1
USA-www.mtdproducts.com 1-800-800-7310
CAN-www.mtdcanada.com 1-800-668-1238
Customer Support
Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased,
without first contacting Customer Support.
Ifyou havedifficultyassembling this productor haveany questionsregardingthe controls,operationor maintenanceof this unit,
pleasecall a CustomerSupport Representative.
For USCustomers: 1-330-220-4MTD (4683)or 1-800-800-7310
For Canadian Customers: 1-800-668-1238
Pleasehaveyour unit'smodelnumber and serialnumber readywhen you call. See previoussection to locate this information.
Youwill beasked to enterthe serial number inorderto processyour call.
The enginemanufacturerisresponsiblefor all enigne-relatedissueswith regardsto performance, power-rating,specifications,
warrantyand service. Please referto the enginemanufacturer'sOwner's/Operator'sManual,packedseparatelywith your unit,
for more information.
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WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
out importantsafety
instructionswhich,if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
i safetyand/or property
I ofyourselfand others.
Readandfollowall
instructionsin this
manualbeforeat-
temptingto operate
i this machine.Failure
I to complywith these
instructionsmay result
i in personalinjury.When
youseethis symbol.
HEED iTS WARNING!
i Your Responsibility
i Restrictthe use
i ofthis powermachine
to personswho read,
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
, in this manual
I and on the machine.
WARNING:EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehiclecomponentscontainor
emitchemicalsknowntoStateof Californiatocausecancerand birthdefectsor otherreproduc-
tiveharm.
DANGER:Thismachinewasbuilttobeoperatedaccordingtotherulesforsafeoperationinthismanual.Aswith
anytypeof powerequipment,carelessnessor erroron thepartoftheoperatorcanresultinseriousinjury.This
machineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetandthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafety
instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death.
General Operation
1. Readthis operator'smanual carefullyinits entiretybefore
attemptingtoassemblethismachine.Read,understand,
andfollowall instructionsonthe machineandin the
manual(s) beforeoperation.Becompletelyfamiliarwith
thecontrolsandthe properuseofthis machinebefore
operatingit. Keepthis manualin asafeplaceforfuture
andregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.
2. Thismachineisaprecisionpieceof powerequipment,
nota plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all
times.Yourunithas beendesignedto performonejob: to
mowgrass.Do notuseit for anyotherpurpose.
3. Neverallow childrenunder 14yearsoldto operatethis
machine.Children14yearsoldand overshouldreadand
understandthe instructionsinthis manualandshould
betrainedand supervisedbya parent.Onlyresponsible
individualswhoarefamiliarwiththeserulesofsafe
operationshouldbeallowedto usethis machine.
4. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto
beused.Removeall stones,sticks,wire,bones,toysand
otherforeignobjectswhichcouldbetripped overor picked
upandthrownbythe blade.Thrownobjectscancause
seriouspersonalinjury.Planyourmowingpatternto avoid
dischargeof materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystanders
andthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta
wallorobstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterial
toricochetbacktowardtheoperator.
5. Tohelpavoidbladecontactorathrownobjectinjury,
stayinthe operatorzonebehindthe handlesand keep
children,bystanders,helpersand petsatleast75feet
fromthe mowerwhileit isin operation.Stop machineif
anyoneentersthe area.
6. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduring
operationand whileperforminganadjustmentor repair
toprotectyoureyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcan
causeseriousinjurytothe eyes.
7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesand close-fitting
slacksandshirts. Shirtsandpantsthatcoverthe arms
and legsandsteel-toedshoesarerecommended.Never
operatethismachinein barefeet, sandals,slipperyor light
weight(e.g.canvas)shoes.
8. Do notputhandsorfeet nearrotatingpartsor underthe
cuttingdeck.Contactwiththe bladecanamputatehands
andfeet.
9. Amissingor damageddischargecovercancause blade
contactor thrownobject injuries.
10.Manyinjuriesoccurasa resultofthe mowerbeingpulled
overthefoot duringa fall causedby slippingor tripping.
Do notholdontothe mowerifyouare falling;releasethe
handleimmediately.
11.Neverpullthe mowerbacktowardyouwhileyouare
walking.If youmust backthe mowerawayfroma wallor
obstructionfirstlookdownand behindtoavoidtripping
andthenfollowthesesteps:
a. Stepbackfromthe mowertofullyextendyourarms.
b. Besureyouarewellbalancedwithsurefooting.
c. Pullthe mowerbackslowly,no morethanhalfway
towardyou.
d. Repeatthesestepsasneeded.
12.Do notoperatethe mowerwhileunderthe influenceof
alcoholordrugs.
13.Do notengagetheself-propelledmechanismon unitsso
equippedwhilestartingengine.
14.Thebladecontrolhandleisasafetydevice.Neverattempt
tobypassitsoperation.Doingso makesthe safetydevice
inoperativeandmayresult in personalinjurythrough
contactwiththe rotatingblade.Thebladecontrolhandle
mustoperateeasily in bothdirectionsandautomatically
returntothe disengagedpositionwhenreleased.
15.Neveroperatethe mowerinwetgrass.Alwaysbesureof
yourfooting. A slipand fall cancauseseriouspersonal
injury.If youfeelyouarelosingyourfooting,releasethe
bladecontrolhandleimmediatelyand the bladewillstop
rotatingwithinthreeseconds.
16.Mowonlyin daylightor in goodartificial light.Walk,never
run.Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor
roads.
17.If theequipmentshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe
engineand checkimmediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationis
generallya warningoftrouble.
18.Shutthe engineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto
acompletestopbeforeremovingthe grasscatcheror
uncloggingthe chute.Thecuttingbladecontinuesto rotate
fora fewsecondsafterthe engineisshutoff. Neverplace
anypartofthe bodyin the bladeareauntilyou aresurethe
bladehasstoppedrotating.
19.Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrailshield,discharge
cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandleor othersafety
protectivedevicesin placeandworking.Neveroperate
mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failureto doso,can
resultinpersonalinjury.
20.Mufflerandenginebecomehotand cancauseaburn.Do
nottouch.
21.Only usepartsand accessoriesmadeforthis machineby
the manufacturer.Failuretodo socan resultin personal
injury.
22.If situationsoccurwhich arenotcoveredin this manual,use
careand goodjudgment. Callcustomerassistancefor the
nameofyournearestservicingdealer.
Slope Operation
Slopesare amajorfactor relatedtoslip andfall accidentswhich
canresultinsevereinjury.Operationon slopesrequiresextra
caution.Ifyoufeel uneasyonaslope,do notmowit.Foryour
safety,usethe slopegaugeincludedas partofthis manualto
measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisuniton a slopedor hilly
area.Ifthe slopeisgreaterthan15degrees,donot mowit.
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Do:
1. Mowacrossthe faceofslopes;neverup anddown.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon
slopes.
2. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks, hiddenobjects,or bumpswhich
can causeyouto slipor trip. Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
3. Alwaysbesure ofyourfooting.A slip andfall cancause
seriouspersonalinjury.Ifyoufeelyouarelosingyour
balance,releasethe bladecontrolhandleimmediately,and
the bladewill stoprotatingwithin3seconds.
Do Not:
I. Donot mowneardrop-offs,ditchesorembankments,you
could loseyourfootingorbalance.
2. Donot mowslopesgreaterthan 15degreesasshownon
the slopegauge.
3. Donot mowon wetgrass.Unstablefootingcouldcause
slipping.
Children
Tragicaccidentscanoccur ifthe operatorisnot alertto the
presenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtothe mower
and the mowingactivity.Theydo notunderstandthe dangers.
Neverassumethat childrenwillremainwhereyou lastsaw
them.
1. Keepchildrenout ofthe mowingareaand underthewatch-
ful careofa responsibleadultotherthantheoperator.
2. Bealertandturnmoweroff if a childentersthe area.
3. Beforeand while movingbackwards,lookbehindand down
forsmallchildren.
4. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,
doorways,shrubs,trees,or otherobjectsthat mayobscure
yourvisionof achildwhomayrun intothe mower.
5. Keepchildrenawayfrom hotor runningengines.Theycan
suffer burnsfroma hotmuffler.
6. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operateapower
mower.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand
understandthe operationinstructionsand safetyrules in
this manualandshouldbetrainedand supervisedbya
parent.
Service
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
1. To avoidpersonalinjury orpropertydamageuseextreme
care inhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable
andthevaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan
occurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselforyourclothes
whichcanignite.
2. Washyourskin andchangeclothesimmediately.
3. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
4. Neverfillcontainersinsideavehicleoron a truckor trailer
bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.
5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truck ortrailer
and refuelit onthe ground.If thisis notpossible,thenrefuel
suchequipmentonatrailerwitha portablecontainer,rather
thanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.
6. Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththe rimofthefueltank or
containeropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingis complete.Do
notuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
7. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesand othersourcesof
ignition.
8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors
willaccumulateinthe area.
9. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhilethe engineis
hotor running. Allowengineto coolatleasttwominutes
beforerefueling.
10.Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethanY2inch
belowbottomoffiller neckto provideforfuelexpansion.
11.Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
12.If gasolineis spilled,wipe itoff theengineand equipment.
Moveunittoanotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestarting
theengine.
13.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containernearanopen
flame,sparkor pilotlightasonawaterheater,space
heater,furnace,clothesdryeror othergasappliances.
14.Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfreeofgrass,leaves,
orother debrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuelspillageand
removeanyfuel soakeddebris.
15.Allowamowertocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.
General Service:
1. Neverrunan engineindoorsor in apoorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorless
anddeadlygas.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe
bladeandallmovingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe
sparkplugwireand groundagainstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
3. Checkthe bladeand enginemountingboltsatfrequent
intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectblade
fordamage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn)Replacebladewith
theoriginalequipmentmanufacture's(O.E.M.)bladeonly,
listedinthis manual."Useofpartswhichdo notmeetthe
originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadtoimproper
performanceand compromisesafety!"
4. Mowerbladesaresharpandcan cut.Wrapthe bladeor
weargloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
5. Keepall nuts,bolts,andscrewstightto besurethe
equipmentis insafeworkingcondition.
6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper
operationregularly.
7. Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stopthe engine,discon-
nectthe sparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe engine.
Thoroughlyinspectthe mowerfor anydamage.Repairthe
damagebeforestartingand operatingthe mower.
8. Neverattemptto makeawheelor cuttingheightadjust-
mentwhilethe engineisrunning.
9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail
shieldaresubjecttowearanddamagewhichcould
exposemovingpartsor allowobjectstobethrown.For
safetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponentsandre-
placeimmediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's
(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedin thismanual."Useofparts
whichdo notmeetthe originalequipmentspecifications
mayleadtoimproperperformanceandcompromise
safety!"
10.Do notchangethe enginegovernorsettingor overspeed
theengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthemaximumsafe
operatingspeedoftheengine.
11.Maintainor replacesafetylabels,asnecessary.
12.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulations.Improper
disposaloffluidsandmaterialscan harmthe environment.
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Practices
WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
outimportantsafety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
safetyand/orproperty
ofyourselfandothers.
Readandfollowall
instructionsinthis
manualbeforeat-
temptingtooperate
this machine.Failure
to complywith these
instructionsmayresult
in personalinjury.When
youseethis symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
ofthis powermachine
to personswho read,
understand
andfollow thewarnings
and instructions
in this manual
andon the machine.

Itissuggestedthatthismanualbereadinitsentiretybeforeattemptingtoassembleoroperate.
Keepthismanualinasafeplaceforfuturereferenceandfororderingreplacementparts.
NOTE:Locknutscannotbethreadedontoaboltbyhand,awrenchisrequiredforassembly.This
typeofnutisusedwherevibrationsoccur.
S'tu" and Removethe lawn mowerand all parts fromthe carton. Make certainallparts and literaturehave
vbeen removedfromthecarton beforethe carton isdiscarded.
lustments" Referto "Hardware Pack",Figure1,for hardwareidentification.
NOTE: Referenceto right, left,front and rearof the lawn moweris in relation tothe operating
position.
Disconnectand
groundthe spark
plugwire as instruct,
ed in the separate
engine manual i
IMPORTANT
This unit is shipped
WITHOUT GASOLINE
or OIL. After assem-
bly, service engine
with gasolineand
oil as instructedin
the separate engine
manual packedwith
your unit.
_ATTACHING THE LOWER HANDLE
_/,_:::_::;_ Shoulder Scr.
_L[,,,,j.2"-4--.438x .160:5/16-18
(738-04033)
8G
Hex Flange
Hex Bolt Locknut
5/16-18 x .75 5/16-18
(710-3008) (712-3004A)
B_ ATTACHING THE UPPER HANDLE
_=_ _ I_ _ Flanged Locknut_--------1_4-- 5/t6-18
"_--_ (712-04063)
_ _ _ _4--Lockwasher
_'-_ _ 5/16" ID
_ 4-- Carriage Bolt (736-0119)
(710-0262)
c_CJATTACHING THE STARTER ROPE
_G _ Flanged Locknut
_ 1/4-20
uide _ (712-04064)
X,,,,_,/4- (7"10-1205)
ATTACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR
(_ (_ Carriage Belt _ )/_(_)
I#_ 4-- 1/4-20 x 1.0
(710-0932) Flat Washer
(736-0t73)
@@ Hex Locknut
4-- 1/4-20
(712-0324)
iNSTALLATiON OF WHEELS
1_Axme Bolts
(738-o533)
!
Ng Ng
_ _- 3/8-16
_ (712-04063)
@ @
Cupped Washer .375 ID x
.87 OD x .063 (736-0t05)
@@@@
Cupped Washer .39 ID
x 1.13 OD (736-0331)
F_ SECURING
THE CABLE
/
_-- Cable Tie
(726-0240)
Figure 1 - Hardware Pack
Tools Required
• AdjustableWrench • 9/16"Wrench
• 7/16"Wrench • 5/8" Wrench
• 1/2"Wrench • 3/4"Wrench
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Attaching Lower Handle
(Hardware A)
= Raisethe rear of the deck and place itona
blocksecurely.
* Placethe lowerhandle overthe deck aligning
the lowertwo holes inthe handle with the FlangeNut
correspondingholes onthe deck. See Figure
2.
Attachthe lower handle tothe deck with
shoulderscrews in the upper hole and hex
screwsin the lowerhole as shown in Figure
2, securebothwith hexflange Iocknuts.
Tightensecurely.
Attaching Upper Handle
(Hardware B)
• Place the upperhandle in positionoverthe
lower handle.The blade control must beon
the upperside of the handle.
= Securethe upper handletothe lowerhandle
usingthecarriage bolts,Iockwashersand
hexnuts, see Figure3. Makesure that the
carriagebolt headsgo onthe outsideofthe
handle.
Attaching the Chute Deflector
(Hardware D)
Thechute deflector providedisa safety device.
Do not operatethe mower unlessthe chute
deflectorhas been properlyinstalled.
• Placethe chute deflectorin positiononthe
deck,aligning holes.See Figure4.
•Insertthecarriage boltsfromthe underside
of the deck upthrough the chute deflector.
Secure each boltwith a flat washerand
Iocknut.
• Makecertain all nuts and boltsare tightened
securely.
Figure 2
FlangeLock Nut
/
\Carriage
Bolt
LockWasher
Figure 3
FlangeLock Nut
Carriag
Figure 4
WARNING
runyour
lawn mower without
chute deflector or
an approved grass
catcher inplace;The
deflector willdeflect
a projectile thrown
MPORTANT
Th sunit sh pped
WITHOUT GASOLINE
:oro LAfterassem:
bly, service engine
with gasoline
oil as instructedin
separateengine
manual packed with
yourunit:
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Adjustments
WARNING
The cable must be
routed propedyto
avoid contact with
all sharp edges and
hotsurfaces. Such
contacts damage the
cable and render the
controlsinoperative.
iMPORTANT
The blade control
handle is asafety
device. Never at-
tempt to bypass its
operations.
Attaching the
Blade Control Handle
NOTE: If the bladecontrol handlegot displaced
either during shippingor during assemblyof
other two handles, reassembleit now.Ifthe
bladecontrol handle isfirmly secured in place,
you may proceedto the next assembly.
,, Toreattachthe bladecontrol handleto the
upper handle,first identify the properholes
in the upper handle.This can be doneby
placingthe blade controlhandle flat against
the upperhandle. Theends of the blade
control handlewill approximatethe hole
positions.
•insertthe curved end of the blade control
handleintothe right hole.See Figure5.
,, Squeezethe handle in, and insertthe
straight end ofthe bladecontrol handle into
the lefthole ofthe upper handle.
,, Squeezethe bladecontrolhandle against
the upperhandle to checkfor proper assem-
bly.
NOTE: The hole in the blade control handle
must beon the leftside and thecontrol handle
must touchthe upper handle whensqueezed.
Attaching Blade-Brake Cable
•Makecertain the blade control handleison
thetop ofthe upper handle.
•The brakecable is attachedto theengine,
and hasa "Z"fitting onthe looseend. Route
the brakecable underthe lowerhandle.
Snapthe plasticfitting intothe hole onthe
insideof the upperhandleas shown in
Figure6.
•Hookthe "Z" end ofthe brake cable intothe
hole in the bladecontrol handle from the
outsideto the insideas shown in Figure6,
inset.
•Brakecable must beassembledas shown
for proper blade brakeoperation.
•Thecable must be routedproperlyto avoid
contactwith allsharp edges and hot sur-
faces. Such contactsdamagethe cable and
renderthecontrols inoperative.
Straight End
CurvedEnd
Figure 5
Figure 6
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Securing Brake Cable
(Hardware F)
, Securethe cableto the lowerlefthandle
nearthe baseof the unitwith a cable tie
fromthe hardwarepack.Trimoff extra length
of thecabletie. See Figure7.
Attaching Wheels
(Hardware E)
NOTE: The holes providethree cutting heights
for your mower.Usethe same hole locationfor
allfour wheelswhen assembling.Forexample,
ifyou desirethe lowestcutting position,as-
sembleeach wheelat the highestholeon the
deck.
• Block themowersecurely.
• Place axle bolt throughthe wheelwith the
hub side ofthe wheelfacing the deck. See
Figure8.
• Place thesmall cupped washeron the axle
boltwith the cupped side towardsthe deck.
See Figure8.
• Securethe wheelto the deckwith one larger
cupped washeron the inside of the deck
(cuppedside againstthe deck) andthe hex
nut.
Tightenaxle bolt untilcupped washers
flatten. Assembledtheother wheels in the
same manner.
Removeblocksandputthemoweron
ground.
Attaching Starter Rope
(Hardware C)
= Thestarter rope isattachedto the engine.
Additionalropemay bewound aroundthe
starterhandle. Ifso, unwindthe rope from
the handle.
Withthe spark plug wire disconnected and
grounded,depressthe bladecontrolhandle
and pull the ropeout of the engine.
Placethe rope guide aroundthe starter
handle,so the opening in the rope guide is
towardthe frontof the mower. Insertthe rope
guide intothe rightside ofthe handle, and
secure with hex Iocknut.See Figure9.
CableTie
J
Figure 7
CrownedSide(_iUdPeped
Flange
Large Locknut
cupped
washer I
AxleBolt
Figure 8
_,_Flange
Lock Nut
d,j
EyeBolt
Figure 9
J
NOTE: Ifthestarter
rope becomesdiscon-
nectedfrom rope guide
on handle,disconnect
and ground the spark
plugwire. Depress
the bladecontrol
handleand pullthe
starter ropeout from
engineslowly. Slip
the starterrope into
the ropeguide bolton
handle.
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Know Your Lawn Mower
Blade Control Handle
WARNING
Read, understand,
and follow all instruc'
tlons and warnings
on the machine and
in this manual before
operating'
I
This blade control
mechanism
safetydevice: Never
attempttobypass
operations:
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline:Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vaporsare
explosive: Never fuel
the machine indoors
or whilethe engin
is hotor running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
Brake Cable
Recoil Starter
Starter Rope
Lower Handle
Chute
Figure 10
Blade Control Handle
The bladecontrolhandle is locatedon the
upper handleof the mower.See Figure10.
The bladecontrol handle must bedepressed
in order to operatethe unit. Releasethe blade
controlhandle to stop the engine and blade.
Recoil Starter
The recoilstarter isattachedto the right upper
handle Standbehindthe unitand pull the recoil
starter ropetostart the unit
Before Starting
1 Service theengine with gasoline and oil as
instructedinthe separateengine manual
2 Attachspark plug wire tospark plug If unit
is equippedwith a rubber bootoverthe end
of the spark plug wire.makecertain the
metal looponthe end of thespark plugwire
(insidethe rubber boot) isfastenedsecurely
overthe metaltip on the spark plug
To Start Engine
1. If your unitisequippedwith a primer,prime
engineas instructedinthe separateengine
manual packedwith your unit.
2. Standingbehind the unit, depressthe blade
controlhandle and hold it againstthe upper
handleas shown in Figure11.
3. Graspthe starterhandle as shownand pull
slowlyuntil resistanceis felt,then pull rapidly
tostart engine and avoidkickback. Returnit
slowlyto the rope guide.
ToStop Engine
1 Releasethe bladecontrol handleto stop the
engineand blade.
_ WARNING" The blade continues
to rotate for a few seconds after
the engine isshut off.
2. Disconnectand ground the spark plugwire as
instructedin the separateengine manualto
preventaccidental starting while equipmentis
unattended.
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Upper Handle
\
BladeControl Handl,
_ecoilStarter
J
Figure 11
Using Your Lawn Mower
Be surethe lawnisclear of stones,sticks, wire,
or other objects which could damage the lawn
moweror the engine.Suchobjects could be
accidentlythrown by the mower in anydirection
and cause seriouspersonalinjury to the opera-
tor and others.
Operating Tips
1. For best results,do notcutwet grass.
2. Newgrass,thick grass,orwet grass may
requirea narrowercut.
3. For a healthierlawn,nevercut off morethan
one-thirdofthe total length ofthe grass.
4. Your lawnshould be cut in the fall as long as
there is growth.
5. Adjust groundspeed accordingto the condi-
tion of the lawn.
Cutting Height Adjustment
Adjustmentmay be madeby removingand
movingaxlebolts to desiredposition.Cutting
heightswill be raisedas axle boltsare moved
to a lowerhole and loweredas axle boltsare
movedto a higherhole inthe deckAll axle bolts
must be assembledso that the cupped side of
the washersare againstthe deck.
WARNING: ifyou strike a foreign
object, stop the engine. Remove
wire from the spark plug, thor-
oughly inspect the mower for any
damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating
the mower. Extensive vibration
of the mower during operation is
an indicationof damage. The unit
should be promptly inspected
and repaired.
11
Operating
Your LaWn
WARNING
The operation of any
lawn mower can result
inforeign objects
being thrown into
the eyes,which can
damage your eyes
severely. Always wear
safety glasses while
operating the mower,
or wNle performing
any adjustments or
repairs on it.
Besure no one other
than the operator is
standing near the lawn
mower while starting
engine or operating
mower. Never run
engine indoorsor
in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. En-
gine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly
gas. Keep hands, feet,
hair and looseclothing
away from any moving
parts on engine and
lawnmower.

WARNING
Always stop engine,
disconnectspark
plug, and ground
against engine before
cleaning, lubricating
ordoingany,indof
maintenance on your
machine:
wedonot
recommend the
useof pressure
washers or garden
hose to clean your
unit:These may
causedamageto
the bearings or
engine:The useof
water willresult in
shortenedlife and
reduce serviceability:
XXXXXXXXXXXX X i
Lubricate these
points before
reassembly.
Figure 12
General Recommendations
,
,
Alwaysobserve safety ruleswhen perform-
ing anymaintenance.
Thewarranty onthis lawnmowerdoes not
cover itemsthat havebeen subjected to
operatorabuseor negligence.To receivefull
value fromwarranty,operatormust maintain
the lawnmower as instructedhere.
3. Changingof engine-governedspeed will void
enginewarranty.
4. All adjustmentsshould becheckedat least
once each season.
5. Periodicallycheck allfastenersand make
surethese are tight.
Lubrication
1. Lubricatethe pivot points on the blade
controlhandle at leastonce a season with
light oil. Theblade control must operate
freely in both directions.See Figure 12.
2. Lubricatethe surface of theaxle boltand the
innersurface of the wheelwith light automo-
tive oil.
,Followthe accompanyingengine manualfor
lubricationscheduleand instruction.
Engine
1. Referto the separate enginemanual for
enginemaintenanceinstructions.
2. Maintain engine oilas instructed inthe
separate enginemanual packedwith your
unit. Readand follow instructionscarefully.
,
,
Under normalconditions service aircleaner
as instructedin the separateengine manual
packedwith your unit. Clean everyfew
hours underextremelydusty conditions. Poor
engineperformanceand flooding usuallyindi-
cates that theair cleanershould beserviced.
Thespark plug should becleaned and the gap
resetonce a season. Spark plug replacement
is recommendedat the start of each mowing
season;check engine manualfor correct plug
type andgap specifications.
NOTE: Thisspark ignitionsystem meetsall
requirementsof the Canadian Interference-Caus-
ing EquipmentRegulations.
5. Clean the engine regularlywith a cloth or
brush. Keepthe cooling system (blowerhous-
ing area)clean to permit properaircirculation
which is essentialto engineperformanceand
life. Becertainto removeallgrass,dirt and
combustibledebrisfrom mufflerarea.
Deck
The undersideof the mowerdeck shouldbe
cleanedafter each useto preventa buildupof
grassclippings, leaves,dirt or other matter.If this
debris isallowed to accumulate,it will inviterust
and corrosion,and maypreventproper mulching.
The deckmay be cleaned by tiltingthe mower
and scrapingclean with a suitabletool (make
certainthe spark plugwire is disconnected).
Blade Care
_ARNING: When removing the
cutting blade for sharpening or
replacement, protect your hands
with a pair of heavy glovesor use
a heavy rag to hold the blade.
Periodicallyinspectthe blade adapterfor cracks,
especiallyifyoustrike a foreignobject. Replace
whennecessary.Followthe stepsbelowfor
bladeservice:
1. Disconnectspark plug wirefrom spark plug.
2. Tip mower as specified in separate engine
manual. If itdoes not specify turn moweron
itsside makingsure that the air filter and the
carburetorare up.
3. Removethe bolt and the blade bell support
which holdthe bladeand the bladeadapterto
theenginecrankshaft. See Figure13.
4. Removebladeand adapter fromthe crank=
shaft.
12

"_ BladeMountingTorque
Figure 13
5. The blade maybe resharpenedby removing
it and either grindingor filing the cutting edge
keepingas closeto the originalbevel as
possible. Do not attemptto sharpenthe blade
while it isstill on the mower.
6. It isextremely importantthat each cutting
edge receivesanequal amountof grindingto
preventan unbalancedblade.
NOTE: Improperblade balancewill resultin
excessivevibrationcausing eventualdamageto
theengineand mower. Be sureto carefully bal-
ance blade after sharpening.Possibledamage
resultingfrom blade unbalancecondition isnot
the responsibilityofthe manufacturer.
NOTE:Alwaysremovebladefromtheadapterfortesting
balance.
7. The bladecan betested for balanceby
balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver.
Removemetalfromthe heavyside untilit
balancesevenly.
8. Before reassemblingthe bladeand the blade
adaptertothe unit, lubricatethe engine
crankshaftand the innersurface ofthe blade
adapter with lightoil.
9. Installthe bladeadapteronthe crankshaft
with the "star" awayfrom the engine.See Fig-
ure 13.Placethe bladewith theside marked
"bottom" (orwith partnumber)facing away
fromthe adapter.Align the blade bell support
overthe bladewith the tabs inthe holesof
the bladeand insertthe hexbolt.
10.Tightenthe hex boltto the torque listed
below:
CenterBolt 450 in.lb. min., 600 in.lb,max.
To insuresafe operationof your unit, ALL nuts
andbolts must bechecked periodicallyfor
correct tightness.
Off-Season Storage
The followingstepsshould be takento prepare
your lawn mowerfor storage.
1. Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas
describedin the lubricationinstructions.
2. We donot recommendthe useof a pressure
washeror gardenhose to cleanyour unit.
3. Referto engine manualfor correct engine
storage instructions.
4. Coatmower'scutting blade with chassis
greaseto preventrusting.
5. Store mowerin a dry,cleanarea. Do not
store next tocorrosive materials,suchas
fertilizer.
NOTE: Whenstoringanytype of powerequip-
mentina poorlyventilatedor metal storage
shed, care shouldbe takento rust-proofthe
equipment.Usinga lightoil or silicone,coat the
equipment,especially cablesand all moving
partsof your lawnmowerbeforestorage.
WARNING
When removing
the cutting blade
for sharpeningor
replacement, protect
your hands with a
pair of heavy gloves
or useaheavy ragto
hold the blade,
An unbalanced blade
will causeexcessive
vibration when rotat-
ingat highspeeds; It
may causedamage
to mower, and could
break causing per,
sonal injury,
13

Shooting
For repairs beyond
theminor adjust-
ments listed here;
contactanautho;ized
service dealer.
Problem Cause Remedy
Enginefailstosta--------------%t 1. Bladecontrolhandle disengaged. 1. Engagebl-adecontrolhandle. --
2. Sparkplugwiredisconnected. 2. Connectwiretosparkplug.
3. Fueltankemptyor stalefuel. 3. Filltankwith clean,freshgasoline.
4. Enginenotprimed. 4. Refertotheenginemanual.
5. Faultysparkplug. 5. Clean,adjustgap,or replace.
6. Blockedfuelline. 6. Cleanfuelline.
I 7. Engineflooding. 7. Waita fewminutesto restart,butdo not
i.pnme.
Enginerunserratic 1. Sparkplugwireloose. 1. Connectandtightenspark
plugwire.
2. Blockedfuellineor stalefuel. 2. Cleanfuelline;filltankwithclean,fresh
gasoline.
3. Gascapventplugged. 3. Clearvent.
4. Wateror dirtinfuelsystem. 4. Drainfueltankandcarburetor.Refillwith
freshfuel.
5. Dirtyaircleaner. 5. Refertotheenginemanual.
6. Carburetoroutof adjustment. 6. Refertotheenginemanual.
Engineoverheats 1. Engineoil levellow, 1, Fillcrankcasewith properoil.
2. A rf owrestrcted, 2. Removeblowerhousingandclean.
3, Carburetornotadjustedproperly. . 3. Refertotheenginemanual.
Occasionalskip 1. Sparkpluggaptooclose. 1. Adjustgapto .030"Refertoengine
(hesitates)at highspeed manual.
2. Carburetoridlemixtureadjustment 2. Refertoenginemanual.
improperlyset.
Idlespoorly 1. Sparkplugfouled faultyor gaptoo 1, Resetgapto .030"or replacesparkplug.
wide. Refertoenginemanual.
2. Carburetorimproperlyadjusted. 2. Refertoenginemanual.
' 3, Dirtyaircleaner. ' 3. Refertoenginemanual.
Excessivevibration 1, CuttingBladelooseor unbalanced, 1, Tightenbladeandadapter,Balanceblade
2. Bentcuttingblade. 2. Replaceblade.
i
Unevencut 1. Wheelsnotpositionedcorrectly. 1. Placeallfourwheelsinsameheight
2 Du bade position.
I " " 2. _h_arp_lnor replaceblade.

MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR
ThelimitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenbyMTDLLCwith respecttonewmerchandisepurchasedandusedin theUnitedStatesand/orits territories
and possessions,and byMTDProductsLimitedwithrespecttonewmerchandisepurchasedandusedin Canadaand/oritsterritoriesandpossessions
(eitherentityrespectively,"MTD").
MTDwarrantsthis product(excludingitsnormalwearpartsasdescribedbelow)againstdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipfora periodoftwo(2)
yearscommencingonthedateof originalpurchaseandwill,atits option,repairor replace,freeofcharge,anypartfoundtobedefectivein materials
or workmanship.Thislimitedwarrantyshallonlyapplyif this producthasbeenoperatedandmaintainedinaccordancewiththeOperator'sManual
furnishedwiththeproduct,andhasnotbeensubjecttomisuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,accident,impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,
theft,fire,water,or damagebecauseofotherperilornaturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromtheinstallationor useofanypart,accessoryor attachment
notapprovedbyMTDforusewiththeproduct(s)coveredbythis manualwillvoidyourwarrantyastoanyresultingdamage.
Normalwearpartsarewarrantedtobefreefromdefectsin materialandworkmanshipfora periodofthirty(30) daysfromthedateofpurchase.Normal
wearpartsinclude,butarenotlimitedtoitemssuchas:batteries,belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,snowthrowerskid
shoes,frictionwheels,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.
HOWTOOBTAINSERVICE:Warrantyserviceisavailable,WITHPROOFOFPURCHASE,throughyourlocalauthorizedservicedealer.Tolocatethe
dealerinyourarea;
In the U.S.A.:CheckyourYellowPages,orcontactMTDLLCatRO.Box361131,Cleveland,Ohio44136-0019,orcall 1-800-800-7310or
1-330-220-4683or logon toourWebsiteatwww.mtdproducts.com.
In Canada: ContactMTDProductsLimited,Kitchener,ONN2G4J1,orcall 1-800-668-1238or logon toourWebsiteatwww.mtdcanada.com.
Thislimitedwarrantydoesnotprovidecoverageinthefollowingcases:
a. Theengineorcomponentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Referto applicablemanufacturer'swarrantyfor
termsandconditions.
b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateone-yearwarranty.
c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchas lubricants,filters,bladesharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deckadjustments,and
normaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishdue touseor exposure.
d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservicedealer.
e. MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor exportedoutsideoftheUnitedStatesand/orCanada,andtheirrespectivepossessionsand
territories,exceptthosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsofexportdistribution.
f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts.
g. Transportationchargesand servicecalls.
h. If Productsare usedcommercially.(MTDmayseparatelyoffer LimitedCommercialWarrantiesoncertainselectproducts.Askyourdealeror retailer
fordetailsor contactMTDServiceformoreinformation.)
No impliedwarranty, includinganyimpliedwarrantyof merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose,appliesafter the applicable period
of expresswritten warranty above asto the partsasidentified.Noother expresswarranty,whetherwritten or oral, exceptas mentioned
above, givenbyany person or entity,includinga dealer or retailer, withrespect to any product, shallbind MTD.Duringthe period of the
warranty, the exclusive remedyisrepairor replacementof the productassetforth above.
Theprovisionsas setforth inthis warrantyprovidethe soleand exclusive remedy arising from thesale. MTDshallnot be liablefor incidental
or consequential lossor damageincluding,without limitation,expensesincurredfor substituteor replacementlawncareservicesor for
rentalexpensesto temporarily replacea warranted product.
Somejurisdictionsdo notallowtheexclusionorlimitationof incidentalorconsequentialdamages,or limitationson howlongan impliedwarrantylasts,
sotheaboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
Innoeventshallrecoveryofanykindbegreaterthantheamountofthepurchasepriceoftheproductsold.Alterationof safetyfeatures of the
productshallvoid this warranty. Youassumetheriskandliabilityfor loss,damage,or injurytoyouandyourpropertyand/ortoothersandtheir
propertyarisingoutofthemisuseor inabilitytousetheproduct.
Thislimitedwarrantyshallnotextendto anyoneotherthantheoriginalpurchaseror tothepersonforwhomitwaspurchasedasa gift.
NOWLOCALLAWSRELATETOTHISWARRANTY:Thislimitedwarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightsthatvary
in differentjurisdictions. IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofofPurchasetoobtainwarrantycoverage.
MTDLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHiO44136-0019;Phone:[phone]
MTDProducts Ltd., P.O.BOX1386,KITCHENER,ONN2G4J1; Phone: [phone]
15

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16

REF PART
NO. NO.
N° DE N° DE
REF PIECE
1 710-0654A
2 782-0048
3 749-04037
4 749-1092A
5 747-1161A
6 731-0872B
7 17098
8 710-1044
9 736-0524B
10 748-0376C
11 742-0640
12 731-0064
13 710-0932
14 736-0173
15 712-04064
16 710-3008
17 712-04063
18 710-1205
19 710-0262
20 736-0119
21 712-0324
22 734-1779
23 738-0533
24 736-0105
25 712-04065
26 726-0240
27 746-0946
28 736-0331
29 738-04033
30 753-0588
DESCRiPTiON
Hex Wash HD Tap Scr 3/8-16 x .88
20" Deck
Lower Handle
Upper Handle
Blade Control Handle
Rear Flap
Hinge Clip
Hex Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.5" Lg. (Gr 8)
Blade Bell Support
Blade Adapter
Blade, Centre Star, 20"
Fixed Side Chute
Carriage Bolt 1/4-20 x 1.00" Lg.
Flat Washer .28 ID x .74 OD x .063
Flanged Lock Nut 1/4-20 Gr. F Nylon
Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x .75" Lg. Gr. 5
Flanged Lock Nut 5/16-18 Gr. F Nylon
Rope Guide Bolt
Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.50 Gr. 2
L-Wash 5/16 ID
Hex L-Nut 1/4-20
Front Wheel Ass'y 7 x 1.5 Diamond
Shoulder Screw .498" DIA. x 1.64
Cupped Washer .375 ID x
.870 OD x .063
Flanged Lock Nut 3/8-16 Gr. F Nylon
Cable Tie
Control Cable 48.25" Lg. (Tec)
Cupped Washer .39 ID x 1,12 OD
Shoulder Screw, 3/8-16 x .428
Blade Adapter Kit
DESCRIPTION
Vis autotaraudee 3/8-16 x 0,88
Plateau de coupe 20 po
Guidon inferieur
Guidon superieur
Poignee de commande de la lame
Abattant de protection arriere
Attache
Vis & t6te hex. 3/8-24 x 1,5 po de Ig (Qual. 8)
Support de lame
Adaptateu r de lame
Lame, centre etoile, 20 po.
Defiecteu r
Boulon ordinaire 1/4-20 x 1,00
Rondelle plate 0,28 DI x 0,74 DE x 0,063
12crou &embase 1/4-20 Qual. F nylon
Boulon hex. 5/16-18 x 0,75 po de Ig. Qual. 5
Ecrou b,embase 5/16-18 Qual. F nylon
Boulon de guidage de cordon
Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 1,50 Qual. 2
Rondelle frein 5/16 DI
Ecrou &embase 1/4-20
Ensemble de roue avant 7 x 1,50 Diamant
Vis epaul6e 0,498 DIA x 1,64
Rondelle creuse 0,375 DI x 0,870 DE x 0,063
Ecrou &embase 3/8-16 Qual. F nylon
Attache-c&ble
C&ble de la commande 48,25 po de Ig. (Tec)
Rondelle creuse 0,39 DI x 1,12 DE
Vis epaul6e 3/8-16 x 0,498 DIA
Kit - Adaptateur de lame
11A-020
10.20.05
For parts and/or
accessories refer to
customer support on
page 2.
Adressez-vousau
<<Serviceapr_s-vente>_
la page 2 pour ce qui
concerne les pibces
etlou accessoires.
17

GARANTIE DU FABRICANT
La garantielimiteequiestenonceeci-dessousest offerteparMTD LLCpourtouteslesmarchandisesneuvesacheteesetutiliseesauxl_tats-Unis,
dansses possessionsetterritoires,et parMTDProductsLimited,pourtouteslesmarchandisesacheteesetutiliseesauCanadaet/ou sesterritoires
(runeou rautreentiterespectivementappelee,, MTD_,).
,, MTD_ garantitqueceproduit(&rexceptiondespieces&usurenormaleenumereesci-dessous)estexemptde toutvice dematiereetdefabrica-
tionpourunedureededeux(2)ans&compterde ladatede rachatinitialets'engage&r@arerou&remplacer,gratuitementet&sonchoix,toute
piecequis'averedefectueuseen raisond'unvicede matiereoude fabrication.Cettegarantielimiteen'estapplicablequesice produita eteutilise
etentretenuconformementauxinstructionsdelanoticed'utilisationquiraccompagne.Deplus,leproduitnedolt pasavoirfaitrobjetd'unemploi
incorrectou abusif,d'uneutilisation&desfinscommerciales,d'unenegligence,d'unaccident,d'unentretienincorrect,d'unemodification,d'un
actedevandalisme,d'unvol,d'unincendie,d'uneinondationoude toutautredeg&tcausepartoutincidentou desastrenaturel.Lesdeg&tscauses
parrinstallationou rutilisationd'unepiece,d'unaccessoireoud'unequipementannexe,dontremploiavecle produitfaisantrobjetde lanotice
d'utilisationn'estpashomologuepar MTD,rendrontlagarantienulleet nonavenue.
Lespiecesoucomposants&usurenormalesontgarantisexemptsdetoutvicede matiereetdefabricationpouruneperiodede30jours&compter
deladated'achat.Lespiecesetcomposants&usurenormalecomprennent,sanss'ylimiter,lesbatteries,courroies,lames,adaptateursde lame,
sacs&herbe,rouesduplateaudecoupe,sieges,patinsdesouffieuses,rouesdefrottement,lamesde raclage,lecaoutchoucde latariereet pneus.
POURFAIREHONORERLA GARANTIE: PresentezUNEPREUVED'ACHAT&la stationtechniqueagreeede votreIocalit&PourIocaliserune
stationtechniqueagreeeou un concessionnairedansvotreregion:
Aux Ctats-Unis: Consultezles PagesJaunesou adressez-vousa.MTDLLC,EO.Box361131,Cleveland,Ohio44136-0019ouappelezle 1-800-
800-7310ou le 1-330-220-4683.Vouspouvezaussivisiternotresitewebau www.mtdproducts.com
Au Canada:Adressez-vous&MTDProductsLimited,Kitchener,Ontario,N2G4J1ouappelezle 1-800-668-1238ouvisiteznotresitewebauwww.
mtdcanada.com
Cettegarantielimiteenecouvrepas:
a. Le moteurousescomposants.Cesarticlespeuvent_trecouvertspar unegarantiesepareedu fabricant.Consultezlagarantiedufabricantquant
auxconditions.
b. Lespompes,soupapesetpistonsdesfendeusesa boissontcouvertsparunegarantiesepareed'unan.
c. Lesarticlesd'entretiencouranttels queleslubrifiants,filtres,aiguisagesde lameetrevisions,lesreglagesdefrein,de rembrayageoudu plateau
decoupeet ladeteriorationnormalede lafinitiondufait derutilisationde lamachineoudesonexpositionauxintemperies.
d. L'entretienou lesreparationseffectuesparquiconqueautrequ'unestationtechniqueagreee.
e. MTDnegarantitpaslesproduitsvendusou exporteshorsdesI_tats-Uniset/ou duCanada,deleurspossessionsetterritoiresrespectifs,saufsi
cesproduitsontetevendusparrintermediairedesservicesd'exportationde MTD.
f. Lespiecesde rechangesiellesnesontpasdespiecesMTDauthentiques.
g. Lesfraisde transportdesmachineset dedeplacementdestechniciens.
h. Lesproduitsutilisesdansun butcommercial.(Certainsproduitspeuvent_treaccompagnesd'unegarantielimiteeMTDsepareepourusage
commercial.Renseignez-vousaupresduconcessionnaireoudetaillantpourplusdedetailsou adressez-vousdirectementauserviceapres-vente
de MTD.)
Aucunegarantietacite, ycompris toute garantietacite de qualit_ marchande oud'adaptabilit_ clansun but particulier,ne s'applique
aux pi_ces identifi_esci-dessus apr_s lap_riode de vigueur de lagarantie_crite expresse.Aucune autre garantieexpresse, qu'elle soit
verbale ou_crite, &rexception desstipulations ci-dessus, offerte partoute personneou entit_ (y compris unconcessionnaire/reven-
aleut),pourtout produit,n'engageMTD.Pendantlap_riodedegarantie, lar_paration oule remplacementdu produit ci-dessus constitue
lerecoursexclusif _ ladispositiondu client.
Losstipulations _nonc_es danscette garantie offrentle soul recours a la suite de lavente. MTDne pout_tretenue responsable pour
toute perteou tout dommage accessoire ou immat_rielcomprenant, sans s'y limiter,los frais de remplacement ou de substitution des
services d'entretien despelousesou lesfrais de locationpourremplacer temporairement unarticle sous garantie.
Certainesjuridictionsne permettentpasrinclusionoula restrictiondesdommagesaccessoiresou immaterielsou unelimite&ladureede lagarantie
tacite.Parconsequent,lesexclusionsci-dessuspeuventnepass'appliquerdansvotresituation.
Le remboursementouremplacementquelqu'ilsoitne seraen aucuncas superieuraumontantduprixd'achatduproduitvendu.Toute modification
des caract_ristiquesde s_curit_ rendra lagarantie nulle et non avenue.I_utilisateurassumetout risqueettouteresponsabiliteen casde perte,
dedommagematerieloude blessureresultantderutilisationincorrectedu produitou derincapacitede remployer.
Cettegarantielimiteen'estoffertequ'&racheteurinitialou& lapersonne& laquelleleproduita eteoffertencadeau.
LESLOISLOCALESETCETTEGARANTIE: Cettegarantielimiteevousaccordedesdroitsjuridiquesspecifiquesetvouspouvezbeneficier
d'autresdroitsquivarientselonlesjuridictions.
IMPORTANT: Leproprietairedoltpresenterle re£uoriginalpourfairehonorerla garantie.
MTDLLC,P.O.Box361131,Cleveland,Ohio44136-0019;t_l_phone: [phone]
MTDProducts Ltd.,C.P.1386,Kitchener,Ontario N2G4J1;t_l_phone: [phone]
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Pour toute
r6paration autre
que les ajustements
mineurs 6num6r6
ici, adressez-vous
la station technique
agreee.
Problbme Solution
Lemoteur ne • 1. Lapoign_edecommandede la lamen'est 1. Embrayezla poign_edecommandede
d_marre pas. pasembray_e, la lame.
2. Fil dela bougied6branch& 2. Branchezlefil & labougie.
3. Ler_servoirest videou I'essenceest 3. Faitesle pleinavecuneessencepropre
Lemoteur tourne 1. Filde la bougiedesserr& 1. Branchezetserrezlefil de labougie.
irreguli&ement. 2. Lacanalisation de carburant est 2. Nettoyezlacanalisation.Faitesleplein
bouch_eou I'essenceest eventee, avecuneessencepropreetfraiche.
3. [_'eventducapuchon du reservoirest 3. DebouchezI'event.
bouch&
4. De reau ou une salete estpresente darts 4. Videzle reservoira.carburant.Faites
le systeme, le pleinavecuneessencefrafche.
5. Lefiltre &air est sale. 5. Consultezla noticed'utilisationdu
moteur.
6. Lecarburateur est mal regle. 6. Consultezla noticed'utilisationdu
moteur.
Le moteursurchauffe. 1. Niveaud'huiletrophas. 1. Faitesle pleind'huileducarter.
2. Lefiltre _.airestsale. 2. Consultezla noticed'utilisationdu
I moteur.
3. Lacirculationd'air estg6n6e. 3 D6montezrhabitacleduventilateuret
Lemoteurhesiteparfois&
regimeeleve.
Le moteurtourne
1. [_6cartementdela bougieesttrop petit.
2. Melangeduralentidu carburateurmal
regl6.
1. Labougieest sale,d6fectueuseou
1. ReglezI'ecartementa.0,030po.Con-
sultezla noticed'utilisationdu moteur
2. Consultezla noticed'utilisationdu
moteur.
1. R_glezI'_cartement&0,030poou
irr_guli&ement. I'ecartementesttropgrand, rempac,ezla bougie.Consultezla
I I noticed utilisationdumoteur.
2. Lecarburateurestreal r_,gl_. 2. Consultezla noticedutilisationdu
Vibrations excessives.
La coupe est irr6guli&e
1. Lalameestdesserreeou realequilibree.
2. Lalameestdeformee.
1. Lesrouesnesont pasbien
positionn_es.
2. Lalameest_mouss6e.
1. Serrezla lameetI'adaptateur.
l_quilibrezla lame.
2. Remplacezlalame.
1. Placezlesquatreroues_,la m_me
2. Aiguisezouremplacezla lame.
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,PourI'aff_tera nouveau,demontez-lapuismeulez
ou limezlesbordstranchantsenmaintenantI'angle
aussipresque possibledubiseauoriginal.N'essayez
pasd'aiguiserlalameencoreinstalleesurla
tondeuse.
6. IIestessentiel quechaquetranchantsoitaffQte
egalementpournepasavoirunelamedesequilibree.
REMARQUE:Unelamedesequilibreecausedesvibra-
tionsquipeuventendommagerle moteuretla tondeuse.
Assurez-vousde bienreequilibrerla lameapresI'avoir
aiguisee.Lefabricantdela tondeusene peut_tretenu
responsabledesdegAtscausesparlemauvaisequilibre
dela lame.
RErvlARQUE:Demonteztoujoursla lamedeson
adaptateurpourverifiezsonbonequilibre.
7. VouspouvezverifierI'equilibrede lalameen la
pla(;antsuruntournevisAtige ronde.Limezle metal
duc6te leplusIourdjusquacequela lamesoit
parfaitementequilibree.
8. Avantde remonterlalameet sonadaptateursur
la tondeuse,lubrifiezlevilebrequinetla surface
interieurede I'adaptateuravecunehuile legere.
9. PlacezI'adaptateurde lalamesurlevilebrequin,
,,l'etoile,,Aropposedu moteur.VoirlaFigure
13.Placezla lame,le c6tesurlequellamention
,,Bottom,,(oulenumerodepiece)appara_t,A
I'opposede I'adaptateur.Alignezlesupportde lalame
surcelle-cien enfon_;antlespattesdanslestrousde
la lame,puisinserezle boulonhex.
lO.Serrezleboulonhex.aucouplerecommande
ci-dessous:
Couple de montage de la lame
Bouloncentrale450po-lbrain.,600po-lbmax.
WrifiezperiodiquementqueTOUSles ecrousetboulons
dela machinesontbienserres.
Figure 13
,
2.
Rernisagehors saison
Procedezdela manieresuivantepourpreparervotre
tondeusepourunentreposageprolonge.
Nettoyezetlubrifiezsoigneusementlatondeuseselon
lesinstructionsde lubrification.
L'utilisationd'unnettoyeursouspressionou d'un
boyaud'arrosagepournettoyerlatondeuseest
deconseillee.
3. Consultezla noticed'utilisationdu moteurquantaux
instructionsd'entreposagedu moteur.
4. Enduisezla lamedelatondeused'unegraisse
chassispourI'emp_cherderouiller
5. Entreposezlatondeusedansun endroitsecetpropre.
Nelaremisezpaspresdeproduitscorrosifs,comme
desengraise.
REMARQUE:IIesttresimportantde bienprotegerle
materielcontrelarouilles'ildoit_treentreposedansun
abrimetalliquenonventile.Enduiseztoutelamachine,
enparticulierlescablesettouteslespiecesmobiles,
avecunehuilelegereoude la silicone.
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AVERTiSSElViENT
Portez toujours
des gants _pais ou
utilisez unchiffon
_pais pourrnanipuler
la lame en la d_rnon-
rant pourraiguiser ou
la rernplacer.
Si la lame est
desequilibree,
elle fera vibrer la
tondeuse de fagon
excessive, rnais elle
pourraitaussi causer
des dornrnages
la tondeuse ou
rn_rnfe casser
pendant qu'elle
tourne, et causer de
s_rieuses blessures
Iutilisateur.
I'herbe sur unsol
sablonneux provoque
rusure de la lame par
abrasion: