MTD 11A-084E729 User manual

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips &Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OF AOAL
22" Rotary Mower- Model Series 080
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyuniiprovedforest-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.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORMNO.769-01482
10/11/2004

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower, 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
Setup and Adjustment ....................................... 6
Operating Your Lawn Mower ............................ 10
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 12
Trouble Shooting .............................................. 14
Parts List ........................................................... 15
Warranty ............................................................ 16
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING
YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,
please locatethe modelplate onthe equipmentand copythe
informationtothe sample modelplate providedtothe right.
Youcan locatethe modelplate by standing at the operating
position and lookingdown atthe rear ofthe deck. This
informationwill be necessaryto use the manufacturer'sweb
site and/or obtain assistancefrom theCustomerSupport
Departmentor an authorizedservice dealer.
Model Number
www.mtdproducts.com
Serial Number
MTD LLC
P.O= BOX 361131
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
330-220-4683
800-800-7310
Customer Support
Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
Ifyou have difficultyassemblingthis productor have any
questions regardingthe controls, operationor maintenanceof
this unit,youcanseek help from the experts.Choosefrom the
options below:
1. Visit mtdproducts.com for manyusefulsuggestions.
Click on CustomerSupport buttonand you will get the four
options reproducedin this sampleto the right.Click on the
appropriate buttonand help is immediatelyavailable.
2. Phonea Customer Support Representative
at 1(800)800-7310.
3. The engine manufacturer isresponsiblefor all engine-
relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating,
specifications,warranty and service. Pleasereferto the
engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packed
separatelywith 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
instructionsinthis
manualbeforeat-
temptingto operate
i this machine.Failure
I to complywiththese
instructionsmay result
i in personalinjury.When
youseethis symbol.
i HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
ofthis powermachine
to personswho read,
_understand
ano followthe warnings
and instructions
inthis manual
and on the machine.
WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of its constituents,andcertain vehiclecompo-
nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancerand
birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: Thismachinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operationin this
manual.As with anytypeof powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe part ofthe operatorcan
result in seriousinjury.This machine iscapable of amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.
Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injury or death.
Children
Tragicaccidentscanoccurifoperatorisnotalertto presence
ofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtomowerand mowing
activity.Theydonot understandthe dangers.Neverassume
thatchildrenwill remainwhereyoulastsawthem.
1. Keepchildrenoutofthe mowingareaand underwatchful
careofa responsibleadultotherthanthe operator.
2. Bealertandturnmoweroffif achildentersthearea.
3. Beforeand whilemovingbackwards,lookbehindanddown
forsmallchildren.
4. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,
doorways,shrubs,trees,or otherobjectsthatmayobscure
yourvisionofachildwhomayrunintothe mower.
5. Keepchildrenawayfromhotor runningengines.Theycan
sufferburnsfroma hotmuffler.
6. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operateapower
mower.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand
understandoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthis
manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbyaparent.
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 a safeplaceforfuture
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 usethismachine.
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,
stayinoperatorzonebehindhandlesandkeepchildren,
bystanders,helpersandpetsatleast75feetfrom mower
whileit is inoperation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters
area.
6. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringopera-
tionandwhile performinganadjustmentor repairtoprotect
youreyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancauseserious
injurytothe eyes.
7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesand close-fitting
slacksandshirts. Shirtsandpantsthatcoverthe armsand
legsandsteel-toedshoesarerecommended.Neveroperate
this machinein barefeet,sandals,slipperyor lightweight
(e.g.canvas)shoes.
8. Do notputhandsorfeet nearrotatingpartsor undercutting
deck.Contactwithbladecanamputatehandsandfeet.
9. Amissingor damageddischargecovercancauseblade
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 behindtoavoidtrippingand
thenfollowthesesteps:
a. Stepbackfrommowertofully extendyourarms.
b. Besureyouarewellbalancedwithsurefooting.
c. Pullthe mowerbackslowly,no morethanhalfway
towardyou.
d. Repeatthesestepsas needed.
12.Do notoperatethe mowerwhileunderthe influenceof
alcoholordrugs.
13.Do notengage theself-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 goodartificiallight.Walk,neverrun.
17.Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor roads.
18.If theequipmentshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe
engineand checkimmediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationis
generallya warningoftrouble.
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19.Shuttheengineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto a
completestopbeforeremovingthe grasscatcheror unclog-
ging thechute.
The cuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewsecondsafter
the engineisshutoff. Neverplaceany partofthe bodyin
the bladearea untilyouaresurethe bladehasstopped
rotating.
20. Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrail shield,discharge
cover,grass catcher,bladecontrolhandleor othersafety
protectivedevicesin placeand working.Neveroperate
mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failuretodo so,can
resultin personalinjury.
21. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do
nottouch.
22.Only usepartsandaccessoriesmadeforthismachineby
manufacturer.Failuretodo socanresultinpersonalinjury.
23. If situationsoccurwhich arenotcoveredin thismanual,
usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealerfor
assistance.Telephone[phone]for the nameofyour
nearestdealer.
Slope Operation
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedto slipandfallaccidentswhich
can resultinsevereinjury.Operationonslopesrequiresextra
caution.Ifyoufeeluneasyon a slope,do notmowit.Foryour
safety,usetheslopegaugeincludedaspartofthis manualto
measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisunitonaslopedor hilly
area.Iftheslopeisgreaterthan15degrees,donot mowit.
Do:
1. Mowacrossthefaceofslopes;neverupanddown.Exercise
extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.
2. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks, hiddenobjects,or bumpswhich
can causeyouto slipor trip. Tallgrasscan hideobstacles.
3. Alwaysbesure ofyourfooting.A slip andfall cancause
seriouspersonalinjury.Ifyoufeelyouarelosingyour
balance,releasethe bladecontrolhandleimmediately,and
the bladewill stoprotatingwithin3seconds.
Do Not:
1. Donot mowneardrop-offs,ditchesorembankments,you
could loseyourfootingorbalance.
2. Donot mowslopesgreaterthan 15degreesasshownon
the slopegauge.
3. Donot mowon wetgrass.Unstablefootingcouldcause
slipping. Service
Safe HandlingOf Gasoline:
1. To avoidpersonalinjury orpropertydamageuseextreme
care inhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable
andthevaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan
occurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselforyourclothes
whichcanignite.
2. Washyourskin andchangeclothesimmediately.
3. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
4. Neverfill containersinsideavehicleoron a truckor trailer
bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.
5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truck ortrailer
and refuelit onthe ground.Ifthis is notpossible,thenrefuel
suchequipmentonatrailerwitha portablecontainer,rather
thanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.
6. Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththe rimofthefueltank or
containeropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingis complete.Do
notuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
7. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources
ofignition.
8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevaporswill
accumulatein thearea.
9. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhileengineishot or
running. Allowengineto coolatleasttwo minutesbefore
refueling.
10.Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethanY2inch
belowbottomoffiller neckto provideforfuelexpansion.
11.Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
12.If gasolineis spilled,wipe itoff theengineand equipment.
Moveunittoanotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestarting
engine.
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.
GeneralService:
1. Neverrun anengineindoorsorin a poorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessand
deadlygas.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe
bladeandall movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe
sparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
3. Checkthe bladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequent
intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectbladefor
damage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn)Replacebladewiththe
originalequipmentmanufacture's(O.E.M.)bladeonly,listed
inthismanual."Useof partswhichdo notmeetthe original
equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformance
andcompromisesafety!"
4. Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthebladeor wear
gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
5. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstightto besurethe equip-
mentis insafeworkingcondition.
6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperopera-
tionregularly.
7. Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stopthe engine,discon-
nectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengine.
Thoroughlyinspectthe mowerfor anydamage.Repairthe
damagebeforestartingandoperatingthe mower.
8. Neverattemptto makeawheelor cuttingheightadjustment
whiletheengineis running.
9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail
shieldaresubjecttowear anddamagewhichcould expose
movingpartsor allowobjectsto bethrown.Forsafety
protection,frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplaceim-
mediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)
partsonly,listedinthis manual."Useofpartswhichdo
notmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
10.Do notchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedthe
engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperating
speedoftheengine.
11.Maintainor replacesafetylabels,asnecessary.
12.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulations.Improper
disposaloffluidsandmaterialscanharmtheenvironment.
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WARNING
This symbol points
out importantsafety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
safety and/or property
of yourselfand others.
Readand followall
instructions inthis man-
ual beforeattemptingto
operatethis machine.
Failureto comply with
these instructionsmay
result in personalinjury.
Whenyou seethis
symbol.
HEED iTS WARNING!
YourResponsibility
Restrictthe use
of this powermachine
to personswho read.
understand
and followthe warnings
and instructions
in this manua
and onthe machine.

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Adjustment
Yourmoweris shipped
with the handle inthe
higherheight position.
NOTE: Eachend of
the lowerhandlemust
beplaced in the same
relativeposition.
iMPORTANT
This unit isshipped
without gasolineor
oil in the engine. Fill
upgasolineand oil
as instructedinthe
accompanyingengine
manual BEFORE
operating your mower.
Step 1
1. For shippingpurposes, the chute deflectoron
your mower isheld in an uprightposition bya
retainer.Removethe retainer asfollows:
a. Push chute deflector uptowardsengine.
Holdingdeflectorinthis position,remove
the retainerand discard. See Step 1
b. Lowerthechute deflectorcarefullykeeping
yourfingers out of the way.
2. Performthe following sequencefor
handlesetup
a. Lift the upperhandle upfromfolded
positionA and pull it to extendedposition
B following thearrow in Step2. The handle
shouldclick intothis position.
b. Makesure the carriage boltisseated
properlyin the handle.Tightenwing nuts
securing upper handleto the lower handle
3. If satisfiedwith heightof handle,tighten wing
nutsat theends of the lower handleshown in
Step 3. Forconvenienceof operating,you may
adjustthe handleheightas follows:
a. Removethewing nutsshownin Step3 and
removethe lower handle.
b. Positioneach handle bracketstud intothe
tophole inthe lower handle.
c. Tightenthe wing nuts.
Step 2
j
Step 3
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4.RopeguideSetupasfollowsinStep4:
a. Holdthebladecontrolhandleagainstthe
upperhandle.PositionA.
b. Slowlypullstarterropeoutoftheengine.
PositionB.
c. Slipstarterropeintotheropeguide.
PositionC.
d. Tightenropeguidewingnut.PositionD.
5.Eachwheelhasaheightadjustmentlever
tochangethecuttingheightofthemower.
Depressheightadjustmentlevertowardsthe
wheelandslidelevertodesiredpositionfora
changeincuttingheight.SeeStep5.
6.Ifyourmowerisequippedwithanoptional
mulchingbaffle,installitontheright
sideofthedeck.Followthesequence
indicatedhere.
a. Liftupandholdtheside-discharge
chutedeflectorandinsertbottomlipofthe
mulchingbaffleinsidethechuteopening
SeeStep6.
b. Snaphooksofthemulchingbaffleover
thehingepinofthechutedeflector.The
hooksmustsnapintoplaceonthehinge
pin,lockingthemulchingbafflefirmlyonto
themower.Releasethechutedeflector.
Step 4
Step 5
CUTTINGHEIGHT
Step 5
A whee smust be
placed in the same
relative pos tionl For
rough Oruneven lawns
movetheheight adjust-
ment leverto a higher
position.This will stop
scalping ofgrassl
!MULCHINGBAFFLE
(i soeq.ippe )
Step6
Forproperassemblyl
installbottom lipinside
chute opening before
placing hooks overthe
hingepnl
IMPORTANT
Thisunit
without gasolineOr
theengine: Fill
up gasoline
as instruCtedinthe
accompanying engine
manualBEFORE
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Know Your Lawn Mower
Mower
WARNING
This blade control
mechanism isa
safety device. Never
attemptto bypass its
operations.
Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline.Gasoline is
extremelyflammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Never fuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguishcigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
Blade ControlHandle
Upper Handle
Recoil
Starter Ro
Gas Ca
HeightAdjustment
Lever
HeightAdjustment
Lever
Primer
Figure 1
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for op-
eration, get aquainted with its controls and features.
These are described below and illustrated this
page. This knowledge will
allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest
potential.
Blade Control Handle
The blade control handle is attached to the upper
handle of the mower. Depress the blade control
handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop engine
and blade.
_ WARNING:This blade control
mechanism is a safety device.
Never attempt to bypass its
operations.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and
is used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers
have to be at the same relative position to ensure
uniform cut.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper
handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil
starter rope to start the unit.
Mulching Baffle (if so equipped)
The mulching baffle is used to recirculate grass
clippings back to the lawn. Attach it as instructed on
page 7 of this manual.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
manual for this. See Figure 1 above for location of oil
fill.
2. Servicetheenginewithgasolineasinstructedinthe
enginemanual. See
Figure1aboveforlocationofgascap.
,_ WARNING: Use extreme care
when handling gasoline. Gasoline
is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel
the machine indoorsor while the
engine is hot or running. Extin-
guish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and
other sources of ignition.
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WARNING: The operationof
any lawn mower can result in
foreign objects being thrown
intothe eyes, which can damage
your eyesseverely. Always wear
safety glasseswhile operating
the mower, or while performing
any adjustments or repairs on it.
Engine
WARNING: Be sure no one other
than the operator is standing
nearthe lawn mower while
starting engine or operating
mower. Never run engine indoors
or in enclosed, poorly ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas. Keep hands,
feet, hair and loose clothing away
from any moving parts on engine
and lawn mower.
1. Pushprimerthreetimes.Waitabouttwoseconds
betweeneachpush.See Figure2. Intemperature
around550For below,primefivetimes.Donotprime
to restarta warmengine.
2. Standingbehindthemower,squeezetheblade
controlhandleagainst upperhandle.SeeFigure2.
3. Holdingthesetwo handlestogetherfirmly,grasp
recoilstarterhandleand pullropeoutwitha rapid,
continuous,fullarmstroke.SeeFigure2.Keeping
a firmgripon thestarterhandle,lettheroperewind
slowly.Repeatuntilenginecranks.Lettherope
rewindeachtimeslowly.
Stopping Engine
1. Releasebladecontrolhandleto stoptheengineand
theblade.
2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand
groundagainsttheengine.
Using Your Lawn Mower
Be sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or
other objects which could damage the lawn mower
or the engine. Such objects could be accidently
thrown by the mower in any direction and cause seri-
ous personal injury to the operator and others.
WARNING: if you strike a foreign
object, stop the engine. Remove
wire from the spark plug, thor-
oughly inspectthe 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.
Operating Tips
1. Forbestresults,do notcutwetgrass.
2. Newgrass,thickgrass,orwet grassmayrequirea
narrowercut.
3. Fora healthierlawn,nevercutoff morethanone-third
ofthetotallengthofthegrass.
4. Yourlawnshouldbecut inthefallaslongasthere
isgrowth.
5. Foreffectivemulching,donotcutwetgrass.
6. Adjustgroundspeedaccordingto conditionof lawn.
7. Ifthegrasshasbeenallowedtogrowin excessof 4
inches,mulchingis notrecommended.Mowusing
thesidedischargetoreducethegrassheightto3-1/4
inchesor lessbeforemulching.
Figure 2
The operation of any
lawn mower can result
in foreign objects
being thrown into
the eyes,which can
damage your eyes
severely. Alwayswear
safety glasseswhile
operating the mower,
or while 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
ventilatedareas. En-
ineexhaust contains
:arbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly
gas. Keep hands, feet,
hair and loose clothing
away from any moving
parts on engine and
lawn mower.
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Mainta=n t
Your Lawn
ower
WAR. .G
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A waysstopengine;
disconnect spark
plug, and ground
againstenginebefore
cleaning, lubricating
ordo nganyk ndof
maintenance onyour
We do ni
the use of pressure
washersorgarden
hoseto clean your
unit.These mayCause
damage toeleCtric
Componentsispindles,
pulleys; bearingS,or
theengine;The use
of waterwil! resultin
shortened !ifeand
reduceserviceability;
_ ARNING: Always stop engine,
disconnect spark plug, and
groundagainst engine before
cleaning, lubricating or doing
any kind of maintenance on your
machine.
Figure 3
GasCap Air Filter
Spark Plug
Figure 4
General Recommendations
1. Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming
anymaintenance.
2. Thewarrantyon thislawnmowerdoesnotcover
itemsthathavebeensubjectedtooperatorabuse
or negligence.Toreceivefullvaluefromwarranty,
operatormustmaintainthelawnmoweras
instructedhere.
3. Changingof engine-governedspeedwillvoid
enginewarranty.
4. Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce
eachseason.
5. Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesurethese
aretight.
Lubrication
1. Lubricatepivotpointson thebladecontrolhandleat
leastoncea seasonwithlightoil.Thebladecontrol
mustoperatefreelyinbothdirections.SeeFigure3.
2. Lubricatethewheelsatleastoncea seasonwith
lightoil (ormotoroil).If wheelsareremovedforany
reason,lubricatesurfaceoftheaxleboltandinner
surfaceof thewheelwithlightoil.SeeFigure3.
3. Lubricatethetorsionspringandpivotpointonthe
chutedeflectorperiodicallywith lightoilto prevent
rust.See Figure3.
4. Followtheaccompanyingenginemanualforlubrica-
tionscheduleandinstructionforenginelubrication.
Cleaning Mower
Clean underside ofthe mower deck after each
useto prevent build-up of grass clippings or other
debris. Follow steps belowfor this job.
1. Disconnectsparkplugwire.Draingasolinefromlawn
mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthegascap
SeeFigure4.
2. Tipthemowersothat itrestsonthehousing.Keep
thesidewiththeaircleanerfacingup.Holdthe
mowerfirmly.
__1= ARNING: Never tip the mower
more than 90 degrees inany
directions and do not leave the
mower tipped for any length of
time. Oil can drain intothe upper
part ofthe engine causing a
starting problem.
3. Scrapeandcleanthe undersideofthedeckwitha
suitabletool.Donotspraywithwater.
4. Putthemowerbackonitswheelsontheground.If
youhadputplasticunderthegascapearlier,make
sureto removeitnow.
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Blade Care
,__ WARNING: When removing the
cutting blade for sharpening or
replacement, protect your hands
with a pair of heavy gloves or use
a heavy rag to hold the blade.
Periodicallyinspectthebladeadapterforcracks,
especiallyifyoustrikeaforeignobject.Replacewhen
necessary.Followthestepsbelowforbladeservice.
1. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplug.Turn
moweronitssidemakingsurethattheair filterand
thecarburetorareup.
2. Removetheboltandthebladebellsupportwhich
holdthebladeandthebladeadaptertotheengine
crankshaft.SeeFigure5.
3. Removebladeandadapterfromthecrankshaft.
4. Thebladecanbesharpenedwithafileor ona
grindingwheel.Donotattemptto sharpentheblade
whileit isstillonthe mower.
5. Whensharpeningtheblade,followtheoriginalangle
ofgrind.Grindeachcuttingedgeequallytokeepthe
bladebalanced.
6. Removebladefromtheadapterfortestingbalance.
7. Balancethebladeon a roundshaftscrewdriverto
check.Removemetalfromtheheavysideuntilit
balancesevenly.
_ARNING: An unbalancedblade
will cause excessive vibration
when rotating at high speeds.
itmay cause damage to mower,
and could break causing per-
sonal injury.
8. Lubricatetheenginecrankshaftandtheinnersurface
ofthebladeadapterwithlightoil.Slidetheblade
adapterontotheenginecrankshaft.
9. Placethebladeon theadaptersuchthattheside
oftheblademarked"Bottom"(orwithpartnumber)
facesgroundwhenthemowerisintheoperating
position.Makesurethatthebladeisalignedand
seatedon bladeadapterflanges.
10.Placebladebellsupportontheblade.Alignnotches
onthebladebellsupportwithsmallholesinblade.
11.Replacehexboltandtightenhexbolttotorque:450
in.Ibs.rain.,600in.Ibs.max.
Toensuresafeoperationofyourmower,periodically
checkthebladeboltforcorrecttorque.
Off-Season Storage
Thefollowingstepsshouldbetakentoprepareyourlawn
mowerforstorage.
1. Cleanandlubricatemowerthoroughlyasdescribedin
thelubricationinstructions.
2. Wedonotrecommendtheuseofa pressurewasher
or gardenhosetocleanyourunit.
3. Refertoenginemanualforcorrectengine
storageinstructions.
4. Coatmower'scuttingbladewithchassisgreaseto
preventrusting.
5. Storemowerin a dry,cleanarea.Donotstorenextto
corrosivematerials,suchasfertilizer.
Whenstoringanytypeofpowerequipmentina poorly
ventilatedor metalstorageshed,careshouldbe takento
rust-prooftheequipment.Usinga lightoilor silicone,coat
theequipment,especiallycablesand allmovingpartsof
yourlawnmowerbeforestorage.
Blade JBladeAdapter
Hex Bolt Blade Bell
Support J
Figure 5
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Maintaining
MoWer
WARNING
When removing
the cutting blade
for sharpening or
replacement, protect
your handswith a
pair of heavy gloves
or use a heavy rag to
hold the blade.
An unbalanced blade
will causeexcessive
vibration when rotat-
ing at high speeds, it
maycause damage
to mower, and could
break causing per-
sonal injury.

Forrepairs beyond
the minor adjustments
listed here, contact
an authorized service
dealer.
i
Problem Cause Remedy
En n f ils to start Bladecontrolhandledisengaged
I 1: Engagebladecontrolhandle.
g ea ,....
2. Sparkplugwiredisconnected. 21 connectwireto sparkplug,
&Fuel tankemptyorstalefuel. & Fill tankwith€ieanlfreshgasolinei
41 Enginenotprirned. & Primeengineasinstructedin
OPeratingouiLawnMowei
Fut sark u 5 Cean adjustgap or repace
a y p p!g,
6. Blockedfueliinel 6, Cleanfuelline;
7 Engine flooded 7. Waitafew minutestorestart,but
do notprime.
Engineruns erratic 1. Sparkplugwireloose.
2. Blockedfuellineor stalefuel.
3. Ventingascapplugged.
4. Waterordirt infuelsystem.
5. Dirtyaircleaner.
6. Carburetoroutofadjustment.
1. Connectandtightenspark
plugwire.
2. Cleanfuelline;filltankwithclean,
freshgasoline.
3. Clearvent.
4. Drainfueltank.Refillwith
freshfuel.
5. Refertoenginemanual.
6. Refertoenginemanual.
Engne overheats 1 Engneoil levellow. 1. FIIcrankcasewithproperoil.
2. Airflow restricted• I 2. Removeblowerhousing
! I, andclean•
I 3. Carburetornotadjustedproperly• 3. Referto enginemanual.
Occasionalskips 1. Sparkpluggaptooclose. 1. Adjustgap to.030".
(hesitates)at 2. Carburetoridlemixtureadjustment 2. Refertoenginemanual.
highspeed improperlyset.
Idlespoorly 1. Sparkplugfouled,faultyorgap 1. Resetgapto .030"or replace
toowide. sparkplug
2 Carburetorimproperlyadjusted. 2. Referto enginemanual•
. 3 Dirtyaircleaner. . 3 Referto enginemanual.
Excessive 1. Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced. 1. Tightenbladeandadapter.
Vibration Balanceblade.
2. Bentcuttingblade. 2. Seean authorizedservicedealer.
Mower will not 1. Wetgrass. 1. Donotmowwhengrassiswet
mulch grass wait untilatertocut.
2 Excessivel' highgrass I 2. Mowonceata highcuttingheight,
• Y "thenmowagainatdesiredheight
I I or makea narrowercuttingpath.
3 Dullblade
I " ' I 3. Sharpenorreplaceblade•
Unevencut 1. Wheelsnotpositionedcorrectly. 1. Placeall fourwheelsin same
heightposition.
2. Dullblade. 2. Sharpenor replaceblade.
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17032A ChuteHinge
17098 HingeClip
682-3064 HandleBracketAssemblyRH
682-3065 HandleBracketAssemblyLH
687-02048 DeckAssembly22"(nologo)
687-02051 LeverAssembly(includesRef.#17)
687-02094 PivotArm
710-0216 HexCapScrew3/8-16x .75
710-0599 TT Screw1/4-20x 0.5"
710-0654A TT Screw3/8-16x 1.0
710-1044 HexCapScrew3/8-24x 1.5
710-1174 CarriageBolt 5/16-18x2.0
710-1205 EyeBolt
712-0431 LockNut3/8-16
720-0279 WingNut
720-0284 WingNut
720-0426 HeightAdjusterKnob
725-0157 CableTie
731-04019 TrailShield
731-04197 MulchingPlug(ifequipped)
731-1034B HingedChuteDeflectorAssembly
731-1035B ChuteDeflector
732-1014 TorsionSpring
734-1987 RearWheel8 x 1.8
734-1988 FrontWheel7x 1.8
736-0270 BellWasher.265IDx .75OD
736-0451 SaddleWasher.320IDx .93OD
736-0524B BladeBellSupport
736-0741 BellWasher.760IDx 1.25OD
738-1172 ShoulderScrew
738-1173 ShoulderScrew
741-0751 HeightAdjusterBearing
742-0642A StandardBlade22"
742-0742A MulchingBlade22"
746-0957 BladeControlCable-37.25"
746-0946 BladeControlCable- 48.25"
746-1130 BladeControlCable-40"
747-0710 HingePin
747-1161A BladeControlHandle
748-0376C BladeAdapter
749-04037 LowerHandle
749-1092A UpperHandle
Parts List
To order replacement
parts, contact 1-800-
800-7310 or visit www.
mtdproducts.com.
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MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR
ThelimitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenbyMTDLLCwithrespectto
newmerchandisepurchasedandusedin theUnitedStates,itsposses-
sionsandterritories.
"MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsin materialandworkmanship
fora periodoftwo(2) yearscommencingonthedateoforiginalpurchase
andwill,atits option,repairor replace,freeofcharge,anypartfoundto
bedefectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.Thislimitedwarrantyshallonly
applyifthis producthasbeenoperatedandmaintainedinaccordance
withtheOperator'sManualfurnishedwiththeproduct,andhasnotbeen
subjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,accident,improper
maintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,ordamagebecause
ofotherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromtheinstallationor
useofanypart,accessoryorattachmentnotapprovedbyMTDforuse
withtheproduct(s)coveredbythis manualwillvoidyourwarrantyasto
anyresultingdamage.
Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befreefromdefectsinmaterialand
workmanshipfora periodofthirty(30)daysfromthedateof purchase.
Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batteries,
belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,snow
throwerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.
HOW TO OBTAINSERVICE: Warrantyservice isavailable,WITH
PROOFOF PURCHASE,throughyour localauthorized service
dealer.To locate the dealer in yourarea, check yourYellowPages, or
contact MTD LLCat RO. Box361131,Cleveland,Ohio 44136-0019,or
call 1-800-800-7310or 1-330-220-4683or log on to ourWeb site at
www.mtdproducts.com.
Thislimitedwarrantydoesnot providecoverageinthefollowingcases:
a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya
separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Refertoapplicablemanufacturer's
warrantyfortermsandconditions.
b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateoneyear
warranty.
c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchaslubricants,filters,blade
sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deck
adjustments,andnormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishduetouse
orexposure.
d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservice
dealer.
e. MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor exported
outsideofthe UnitedStates,itspossessionsandterritories,except
thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsofexportdistribution.
f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts.
g. Transportationchargesand servicecalls.
No impliedwarranty,includinganyimpliedwarranty of merchant-
ability of fitness for a particularpurpose,applies after the applicable
periodof expresswritten warranty aboveas to the partsas identi-
fied. Noother expresswarranty, whether written or oral, exceptas
mentionedabove,givenby anypersonor entity,includingadealer
or retailer,with respect to anyproduct,shallbind MTD.Duringthe
periodof the warranty, the exclusive remedyisrepairor replacement
of the productas set forth above.
Theprovisionsas set forth inthis warranty providethe sole and
exclusive remedyarising from the sale. MTDshall not be liable
for incidentalor consequential loss or damageincluding,without
limitation, expensesincurredfor substitute or replacementlawncare
services or for rentalexpensesto temporarily replacea warranted
product.
Somestatesdo notallowtheexclusionor limitationofincidentalor
consequentialdamages,or limitationson howlonganimpliedwarranty
lasts,sotheaboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
Innoeventshallrecoveryofanykindbegreaterthantheamountofthe
purchasepriceoftheproductsold.Alterationof safetyfeatures of the
productshallvoid this warranty. Youassumetheriskandliabilityfor
loss,damage,or injurytoyouandyourpropertyand/ortoothersandtheir
propertyarisingoutofthemisuseor inabilitytousetheproduct.
Thislimitedwarrantyshallnotextendto anyoneotherthantheoriginal
purchaseror tothepersonforwhomitwaspurchasedasa gift.
HOWSTATELAWRELATESTOTHISWARRANTY: Thislimitedwar-
rantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights
whichvaryfromstatetostate.
IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofofPurchasetoobtain
warrantycoverage.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: [phone]

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Podadora giratoria 22".. IVlodelo Serie 080
IMPORTANTE
LEA CON ATENCION LAS REGLAS DE SEGURiDAD E INSTRUCCIONES ANTES
DE OPERAR LA PODADORA
ADVERTENCIA: Esta unidad est_ equipada con un motor de combusti6n interna y no debe set utilizada en ocerca de un
terreno agreste cubierto por bosque, malezas o hierba e×cepto clue el sistema de escape del motor est_ equipado con un
amortiguador de chispas que cumpla con las leyes locales o estatales correspondientes (en caso de existir). Si se utiliza
un amortiguador de chispas el operador Io debe mantener en condiciones de uso adecuadas. En el Estado de California
las medidas anteriormente mencionadas son e×igidas pot ley (Articulo 4442 del C6digo de Recursos P_blicos de Califor=
nia). Es posible que existan leyes similares en otros estados. Las leyes federales se aplican en territorios federales. Su
distribuidor m_s cercano autorizado para realizar el mantenimiento del motor puede conseguir el amortiguador de chispas
para el silenciador sino usted puede comunicarse con el departamento de servicios al apartado postal P.O. Box 361131
Cleveland, Ohio 44136=0019.
FORMNO.769-01482
10/11/2004
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Este manual de operador es una parte importante de su nueva m_quina podadora. Le
ayudar_ a montar, preparar y mantener la unidad para obtener los mejores resultados.
Por favor lea y comprenda el contenido del manual.
r =
Ind=ce
Indicador de pendiente ................................... 19
Pr_cticas de seguridad en la operaci6n ......... 20
Configuraci6n y ajustes ................................... 22
Funcionamiento de la podadora ..................... 24
Mantenimiento de la podadora ........................ 26
Soluci6n de problemas .................................... 28
Etiquetas de seguridad .................................... 29
Lista de las piezas ............................................ 30
B squeda y registro del n mero de modelo
ANTESDE COMENZARA ENSAMBLARSU NUEVO
EQUIPO,
por favorIocalice la piaca del modeio enel equipoy copie la
informaci6nen la placa modelo a la derecha. Paraencontrar
la placa de modelocol6quese detr_.sde la unidad enla
posici6n del operadory mire hacia abajoen la parte posterior
de la cubierta. La presenteinformaci6nresultar_,necesaria
parael usodel sitio web delfabricante y/o parasolicitar
ayudadel DepartamentodeAsistencia al Clienteo de un
distribuidorautorizado.
Nt3merode modelo
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www.mtdproducts.com
Nt3merode serie
MTD LLC
P.O= BOX 361131
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
330-220-4683
800-800-7310
Asistencia al Cliente
Por favor, NO devuelva la unidad al minorista a quien se la adquiri6 sin contactarse
primero con el Departamento de Asistencia al Cliente.
Encasodetenerproblemasparaensamblareste productoo de
tenerdudascon respectoa loscontroles,funcionamientoo man-
tenimientodel mismo, puedesolicitarla ayudade los expertos.
Elijaentre lasopcionesquese presentanacontinuaci6n:
1. Visitemtdproducts.com sideseanurnerosassugerenciasQtiles.
Hagaclioenel bot6ndeAsistenciaal Clientey recibir_,lascuatro
opcionesquesereproducena la derecha.Hagaclic enel bot6n
apropiadoy podr_,disponerde ayudadeforrnainrnediata.
2. Si deseacontactarseconunRepresentante del Departa-
mento de Asistencia al Cliente, porfavorcornuniqueseal
1(800)800-7310.
3. Elfabricante del motor esel responsablede todaslas
cuestionesrelacionadasconel rendirniento,potenciade salida,
especificaoiones,garantiay rnantenirnientodel motor.Porfavor,para
mayorconfirrnaci6n,consulteel manualdelpropietario/operadordel
fabricantedelmotorqueesenviado,en unpaqueteporseparado,
juntoconsuunidad.
Hagaclicaqui parabuscaren nuestrabasedeconcirnie
tos.Busqueporproducto,palabraclaveo frase.
Entreal sisternapararevisarel estadode suscon-
sultas,rnodificarlaso actualizarsuperfilpersonal.
_Servicio
_,NecesitaayudaensuIocalidad?Hagaclicaqui para
encontrarcentrosde servicioautorizadosen su_.rea.
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ADVERTENCIA
Este simbolo indica in-
strucciones de seguridad
importantes que de no
seguirse,se podria poner
en peligro la seguriclad
personalyio la propiedad
i suyay de terceros. Leay
I sigatodas las instruccio-
nesen este manualantes
de iniciar la operaci6n
de esta mfiquina. En
i caso de no seguir
estas instrucciones
podria provocar lesiones
I personales. Cuandovea
este simbolo
SIGA LA ADVERTENCIA
Su
responsabilidad:
S61opermitaque usen
estama.quinaelectrica
las personasque lean,
comprendany respeten
las advertenciasy las
instruccionesque apa-
i recenen este manual y
en la mfiquina.
ADVERTENCIA: El escape del motor de este producto, algunos de sus componentes y
algunos componentes del vehiculo contienen o emiten productos quimicos que el estado
de California considera que pueden producir cfincer, defectos de nacimiento u otros
problemas reproductivos.
PELIGRO: Esta mfiquina estfi dise_ada para ser utilizada respetando las reglas de seguridad contenidas en
este manual. AI igual que con cualquiertipo de equipo electrico, un descuido o error de parte del operador
puede producir lesiones graves. Esta mfiquina es capaz de amputar manos y piesy de arrojar objetos con
gran fuerza. De no respetar las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o
la muerte.
Ni_os 13. Nuncaalmacenela mfiquina oel recipientede combustibleen un
espaciocerrado dondehayafuego, chispaso aparatosconpiloto
Puedenocurriraccidentestrfigicossiel operadorno estfiatento a la
presenciadeni_os.PorIogenerala losni_oslesatraenlaspodado-
rasy la actividaddepodar el cesped.Noentiendenlos riesgosni los
peligros.Nuncade porsentadoquelosni_os permaneceranenel
mismolugardonde losvio porQltimavez.
1. Mantengaalos ni_osfueradelAreadetrabajoy bajoestricta
vigilanciade unadultoresponsableademasdel operador.
2. Est_alertay apaguela podadorasiunni_o ingresaal Area.
3. Antesy mientasse estamoviendohaciaarras,mire haciaarrasy
cuidequenohayani_os.
4. Tengaextremaprecauci6ncuandose aproximea esquinas
ciegas,entradasdepuertas,arbolesuotrosobjetos quepuedan
obstaculizarlela vistade unni_o que pudiesecorrerhacia la
podadora.
5. Mantengaalejadosa losni_osdelos motoresenmarchao
calientes.Puedensufrir quemadurascon unsilenciadorcaliente.
6. Nuncapermitaqueni_osmenoresde 14afiosoperenesta
maquina.Losni_os mayoresde14afiosdebenleery entender
lasinstruccionesde operaci6ny reglasde seguridadcontenidas
enestemanualy debenser entrenadosy supervisadosporsus
padres.
Funcionamiento
Manejo seguro de la gasolina:
1. Paraevitar lesionespersonaleso dafiosmaterialessea
sumamentecuidadosoal manipular la gasolina.Lagasolinaes
altamenteinflamabley losvaporessonexplosivos.Se puede
lesionargravementesi derramagasolinasobreustedo sobre la
ropaya que sepuede encender.
2. Lavesela piely cambiesede ropade inmediato.
3. Utilices61orecipientesparagasolinaautorizados.
4. NuncaIleneloscontenedoresenel interiordeunvehiculo
ocami6n ocajade camionetacon recubrimientosplasticos.
Coloquesiempre losrecipientesen el pisoy lejos delvehiculo
antesdeIlenarlos.
5. Retireel equipoagasolinadel cami6no remolquey Ilenelo
enel piso. Si estono es posible,entonces Ilenedicho equipo
enunremolquecon unrecipienteportatil,envez dedesdeun
dispensadorde gasolina.
6. Mantengala boquillade Ilenadoen contactocon el bordede la
entradadel tanquede gasolinaocontenedorentodo momento
hastaqueest_ Ileno.No utiliceundispositivoparaabrir/cerrarla
boquilla.
7. Apaguetodoslos cigarrillos, cigarros,pipasy otrasfuentesde
combusti6n.
8. Nuncacarguecombustibleen la maquinaen interioresporque
losvaporesinflamablespodrianacumularseenel Area.
9. Nuncasaquela tapa del gas niagregue combustiblemientrasel
motorestacalienteo enmarcha.Deje queel motorse enfrie por
Iomenosdos minutosantesdevolveracargarcombustible.
10. Nuncarecargueel tanquedecombustible.Lleneel tanque no
masde 1/2pulgadapordebajode la basedel cuellode Ilenado
paradejar espacioparala expansi6ndel combustible.
11. Vuelvaacolocar la tapa dela gasolinay ajQstelabien.
12. Limpie lagasolina derramadasobreel motor y el equipo.
Trasladela maquinaa otra zona.Espere5 minutosantesde
encenderel motor.
comoporejemplo, calentadoresde agua, calentadores,hornos,
secadoresderopau otrosaparatosa gas.
14. Para reducirel riesgode incendiomantengalamaquinalimpia
depasto,hojas y deacumulaci6nde otros escombros.Limpielos
derramesdeaceite ocombustibley saquetodoslosdesechos
embebidosconcombustible.
15. Dejeque la maquinase enfrie 5 minutos porIo menosantesde
almacenarla.
Funcionamiento general:
1. Leay sigatodas lasinstruccionescontenidasenestemanual
antesde intentarensamblar estamaquina. Lea,comprenday siga
todaslas instruccionesquefiguranen la maquinayen el olos
manualesantesdeintentaroperarla. Familiaricesecompletamente
con loscontrolesy con el usoapropiadodeesta maquinaantesde
operarla.Guardeeste manualenunlugar seguropara referencias
futurasy regularesy parasolicitar repuestos.
2. Estamaquina es unapiezadeequipode precisi6n,noun juguete.
Portanto,tenga la maxima precauci6nentodo momento.Su
unidadhasido dise_ada pararealizarunatarea: cortarel c@sped.
Nola utilicecon ningQnotro prop6sito.
3. Nopermita nuncaque losnii_osmenoresde 14a_osoperen esta
maquina.Los nii_osde14 a_osy mas debenleer y comprenderlas
instruccionescontenidas enestemanualy deben ser capacitados
y supervisadosporuno de lospadres.Unicamentelosindividuos
responsablesquesehayanfamiliarizadocon estasreglasde
seguridadpara laoperaci6ndeberanusaresta maquina.
4. Inspeccioneminuciosamenteel Areaendonde utilizarael equipo.
Saquetodaslas piedras,palos,cables, huesos,juguetesy otros
objetosextrafios con losque podria tropezaro que podrianser
arrojadosporla cuchilla. Losobjetos arrojadosporla maquina
puedenproducir lesionesgraves.Planifiqueel patr6nenel que va
air descargandoel recorte paraevitarquela descargadematerial
se realicehacia loscaminos,lasveredas,losobservadores,etc.
Eviteademasdescargarmaterialcontra las paredesy obstruc-
cionesque podrian provocarqueel materialdescargado rebote
contrael operador.
5. Paraayudar a evitar el contactocon la cuchillao una lesi6npor
unobjetoarrojado, mant@ngaseen la zona deloperadordetras de
lasmanijasy mantengaa losni_os, observadores,ayudantesy
mascotasapartadosal menos25 metrosdela podadora mientras
estaen operaci6n.Detengala maquinasialguien entraen la zona.
6. Paraprotegerselosojosutilicesiempreanteojoso antiparrasde
seguridadmientrasopera la maquinao mientrasla ajustao repara.
Losobjetos arrojadosque rebotanpueden lesionargravementela
vista.
7. Utilicezapatosde trabajoresistentes,de suelafuertey pantalones
y camisasajustados.Se recomiendautilizarcamisas y pantalones
quecubranlosbrazosy laspiernas,asi comocalzadocon puntas
reforzadasen acero.Nuncaopereesta maquinacon los pies
desnudos,sandalias,ocon zapatos ligerosocon los que sepueda
resbalar(por ejemplo,calzadode Iona).
8. Noponga lasmanoso lospiescercade laspiezas rotatoriaso
enla tolva dela cortadora. Elcontacto con lascuchillaspuede
producirla amputaci6nde manosy pies.
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