MTD 12A-998Q795 User manual

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips &Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
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21" Self-Propelled Mower- Model 998
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.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORMNO.769-01020B
4/1/2005

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 .............................. 8
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 10
Trouble Shooting .............................................. 14
Off-Season Storage and Safety Labels .......... 15
Parts List ........................................................... 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 anyquestions regardingthe controls, operation,or maintenanceof this
unit,youcanseek help from the experts.Choosefrom the options below:
1. Visit mtdproducts.com. Click on theService & Support menuoption.
2. Phonea Customer Support Representative at 1 [phone].
3. The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine-relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating,specifica-
tions,warranty and service. Pleasereferto theengine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packedseparatelywith
your unit,for moreinformation.
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RNING
This symbol points
i out important safety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed, could
endangerthe personal
i safetyand/or property
I ofyourself and others.
Readand follow all
instructionsinthis man-
ualbeforeattempting to
operatethis machine.
Failureto complywith
these instructionsmay
i resultin personalinjury.
i When youseethis
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HEED ITS WARNING
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Responsibility
Restrictthe use
i ofthis powermachine
i to personswho read,
understand
andfollow the warnings
and instructions
inthis manual
andon 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.
19.Shutthe engineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto a
completestop beforeremovingthe grasscatcheror unclog-
gingthechute.
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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. Mowacrossthe faceofslopes;neverup anddown.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon
slopes.
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
shieldaresubjecttowearanddamagewhichcould expose
movingpartsor allowobjectsto bethrown.Forsafety
protection,frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplaceim-
mediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)
partsonly,listedinthis manual."Useofpartswhich do
notmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
10.Do notchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedthe
engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperating
speedoftheengine.
11.Maintainor replacesafetylabels,asnecessary.
12.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulations.Improper
disposaloffluidsand materialscanharmtheenvironment.
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Practices
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.
Failuretocomply with
these instructionsmay
result in personalinjury.
Whenyou see this
symbol.
HEED iTS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrictthe use
ofthis powermachine
to personswho read,
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
inthis manual
and onthe machine.

NOTE:Standbehind
themowerasifyou
weregoingtooperate
it.Yourrig[_thandcor-
} respondstotheright
sideofthemower;your
lefthandcorresponds
totheleftsideofthe
mower.
NOTE: Forshipping
purposesyourmower
is setwith the wheels
in a lowcutting
i heightposition. For
bestresults raisethe
cutting positionuntil it
is determinedwhich
i height isbest for your
lawn.See Step 7for
details.
i IMPORTANT
I This unit isshipped
i without gasolineor
oil inthe engine. Fil
up gasolineand oil
' as instructedin the
accompanyingengine
i manual BEFORE
operatingyour mower,
J
Figure 1
ardware Pack
Wing Nuts (2) Carriage Bolts
Figure 2
1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhichmaybebetween
upperandlowerhandles.
a. Pullupand backon upperhandleasshownin
Figure1.Makecertainthelowerhandleisseated
securelyintothehandlemountingbrackets.
b. Tightenhandknobssecuringupperhandleto
lowerhandle.Makesurethateachcarriageboltis
seatedproperlyin thehandle.
2. Locatehairpinclipinone holeon theweldpinon each
sideof lowerhandle.
.
a. Removehairpinclipfromthis hole.Usinga pairof
pliers,inserthairpinclipintotheotherholeon the
weldpin.Repeaton otherside.SeeFigure2.
b. Inserta carriageboltfromthehardwarepackinto
theupperholeonthehandlemountingbracket.
Securewithone plasticwingnut,alsoincluded
inthehardwarepack.Repeatonothersidewith
remainingitemsfromhardwarepack.
Theropeguide,whichisconnectedtothesupport
rod,is locatedontherightsideofthelowerhandle.
SeeFigure3.
a. Holdthebladecontrolagainstupperhandle.
b. Pullstarterropeoutoftheengine.Releasethe
bladecontrol.
.
c. Slipstarterropeintoropeguide.
Attachcablestothelowerhandlewiththecableties
alreadyonthe lowerhandle.Insertpegsoncableties
intotheholeson thelowerhandle.Pullcabletiestight
andcutoff theextra.
.Themowerwasshippedwiththemulchingbaffle
installedontheunit.Forbaggingpurposes,youwill
havetoattachthegrassbagandits adapterin place
ofthemulchingbaffle.
a. Removethreewingnutsholdingthemulching
baffleinplaceand removefromunit.
b. Replacewith grassbagadapter,whilemaking
surethefrontlipofadaptergoesundertheedge
ofthedeck.Securewithwingnutspreviously
removed.See Figure4.
\
Figure 3Figure 4
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c. Liftchutedooron thegrassbagadapterand slide
grassbagontotheadapter.SeeFigure5.
6. Followstepsbelowtoinstallthesidedischargechute:
a. Removemulchingbaffleor grassbagadapterfrom
unitbydisconnectingwingnuts.
b. Attachsidedischargechutetounitand secure
withthethreewingnuts.SeeFigure6.
7. Thecuttingheightadjustmentleveris locatedabove
the rearleftwheel.SeeFigure7Ainsert.
a. Pullleveroutandawayfrommower,movelever
forwardor backfordesiredcuttingheight,and
releaselevertowardsmowerdeck.
Thefrontwheelcuttingheightisdeterminedbyselect-
ing oneofsixpositionson eachcasterassembly.To
adjustfrontcuttingheight,proceedasfollows:
b. Removewingnutfromaxlebolt.SeeFigure7B.
Slideaxleboltandwavewasherfromtheassem-
blyandselecta cuttingheight.
Withwavewasheron axlebolt, reinserthardware
in thesquareholedesiredthroughwheelassembly
andsecurewithwingnutpreviouslyremoved.
Thecasterscanbelockedin a straightaheadposition
or positiontoswivelfreely.SeeFigure70 insert.
c. Liftandplacelockpinsinlargerholestolock
wheels.Placepinsin smallerholesto allow
castersto rotatefreelyforturning.
8. Theadjustmentwheelis locatedinthedrivecontrol
handlehousingandisusedtotightenor loosenthe
drivebelt. Youwillhavetoadjustthedrivecontrolif
anyofthefollowinghappens:
a. Themowerdoesnotpropelitselfwiththedrive
controlengaged.
b. Themower'sdrivewheelshesitatewiththedrive
controlengaged.
Ifeitheroftheseconditionsoccur,rotatetheadjustment
wheelclockwisetotightenandcounter-clockwiseto
loosenthecabletoadjustthedrivecontrol.SeeFigure8.
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 8 Figure 7
CUTTINGHEIGHT
Step 7
Allwheels must be
inthe same relative
position. Forroughor
uneven lawns,move
theheightadjustment
leverto a higher
position.
Drive Control
Step 8
Forsome people the
drive controlmay not
be in a comfortable
position.Youcan
adjustthe handleby
tighteningthe adjust-
mentwheel.
NOTE: Makecertain
the drive cableis
routedaroundthe
outsideand above
the lowerhandleso it
does not interferewith
attachingthe grass
bag.
Thechute door has
beendesignedto move
thestarter ropeout
ofthe way ofthe bag
whenthechute door is
opened.
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WARNING
The blade control
mechanism is a
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
operations.
IUseextreme care
when handling
gasoline.Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Never fuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
Keep hands and feet
away from the chute
area on cutting deck.
Referto warning
label onthe unit.
Know Your Lawn Mower
BladeControl
Control
Shift Lever
Recoil HeightAdjustment Lever
GasolineFill
OilFill
Figure 9
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 on this
page. This knowledge will allow you to use your
new equipment to its fullest potential.
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle
of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the
upper handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop
engine and blade.
__ WARNING:Thisbladecontrolmecha-
nism isasafetydevice. Neverattempt
to bypass itsoperations.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
The cutting height adjustment lever is located
above the left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting
height, refer to the Adjustment Section on page 7.
Drive Control
The drive control is located on the upper handle.
Squeeze the drive control to engage the drive
system. Release it to disengage the drive system.
Release the drive control to slow down when ap-
proaching an obstacle, making a turn, or stopping.
See Figure 9.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located on the drive control housing
on the upper handle.This lever is used to select the
forward speed of the mower. When changing speed
selection, release the drive control.
NOTE: Move the shift lever only when the engine
is running. Changing the shift lever setting with the
engine off can damage the mower.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is connected to the support rod
and is located on the right side of the lower handle.
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope
to start it.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
manual for this. See Figure 9 above for location of the
oil fill.
2. Servicetheenginewithgasolineasinstructedinthe
enginemanual. SeeFigure9 aboveforlocationof
gasfill.
__ ARNING:Useextremecarewhen han-
dling gasoline.Gasolineisextremely
flammableand the vapors areexplosive.
Neverfuel the machine indoorsor while
the engine ishot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipesand other
sources of ignition.
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WARNING:The operationof any lawn
mowercan result inforeign objects
being thrownintothe eyes,whichcan
damageyoureyesseverely.Always
wearsafetyglasseswhileoperating
the mower,or whileperforming any
adjustmentsor repairson it.
Starting Engine
WARNING:Besureno one otherthan
theoperatorisstandingnearthe lawn
mowerwhilestartingengine or operat-
ingmower.Neverrun engine indoors
or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaustcontains carbon monox-
ide,an odorless and deadly gas. Keep
hands,feet,hairand loose clothing
awayfrom any moving partson engine
and lawnmower.
1. Placethefuelvalveleverfoundontheleft sideofthe
engineintotheOPENposition.SeeFigure10inset.
2. Movethechokeleverall thewaybackwardintothe
chokeposition.Oncetheengineiswarm,theleverwill
automaticallyreverttothe RUNposition.Refertothe
enginemanualforfurtherdetails.
3. Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethebladecontrol
againstupperhandle.SeeFigure10.
4. Holdingthesetwo handlestogetherfirmly,grasprecoil
starterhandleand pullropeoutwitha rapid,continu-
ous,fullarmstroke.SeeFigure10.Keepingafirm
grip onthestarterhandle,lettheroperewindslowly.
Repeatuntilenginecranks.Letthe roperewindeach
timeslowly.
Stopping Engine
1. Releasebladecontroltostoptheengineand blade.
2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand
groundagainsttheengine.
UsingYour Lawn Mower
_ WARNING:Donot operate mowerwith-
out mulching baffle, discharge chute or
grass catcher properlyinstalled.
Besurelawnisclearof stones,sticks,wire,or other
objectswhichcoulddamagelawnmowerorengine.
Suchobjectscouldbe accidentlythrownbythemower
in anydirectionandcauseseriouspersonalinjurytothe
operatorandothers.
_ARNING:ifyou strikea foreign object,
stop the engine. Removewire from the
spark plug,thoroughly inspectmower
Figure 10
for any damage,and repair damagebefore restart-
ingand operating. Extensive vibration of mower
during operation isan indicationof damage.The
unit should be promptlyinspectedand repaired.
1. Forbest results,do notcut wetgrass.
2. Fora healthierlawn,nevercut offmorethanone-
thirdofthetotallengthofthegrass.
Using as Mulcher
Formulchinggrass,removethegrasscatcherand
adapterfromthemower.Reattachmulchingbafflewith
thethreewingnuts.
1. Foreffectivemulching,do notcut wetgrass.
2. Newor thickgrassmayrequirea narrowercut.
Adjustgroundspeedaccordingtoconditionoflawn.
3. If thegrasshasbeenallowedto growinexcessof
4 inches,mulchingisnotrecommended.Usethe
grasscatchertobagclippingsinstead.
Using Grass Catcher
Youcanusethegrasscatchertocollectclippingswhile
youareoperatingthemower.
1. Attachgrasscatcherfollowinginstructionson page
6. Grassclippingswillautomaticallycollectinthe
bagasyourunthe mower.Operatethemowertillthe
grassbagisfull.
2. Stopenginecompletelybyreleasingtheblade
control.Makesurethattheunithascometoa
completestop.
3. Whileholdingthegrassbagbyboththe rearhandle
andthelowerhandle,lift thegrassbagstraightup
offtheadapter.Thechutedoorwillmovetherope
outof thewayofthebag.
4. Continuetoholdthelowerhandleand raisetherear
ofthegrassbagup towardyourchest.Thegrass
bagwillopenandthegrassclippingswilldisperse.
Whenreplacingthegrassbag,be surethetopofthe
bagrestsonthewiresupportbetweenthehandles.
Mower
WARNING
The operation of any
lawn mower can result
inforeign objects
being thrown into
the eyes, whichcan
damage your eyes
severely. Always wear
safety glasseswhile
operating the mower,
or while performing
any adjustments or
repairs on it.
Be sureno one other
than the operator is
standing near the lawn
mower while starting
engine or operating
mower. Never run
engine indoorsor
n enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. En-
gineexhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly
gas. Keep hands,feet,
hair and loose clothing
away from any moving
partson engine and
lawn mower.
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Maintaining
iYour LaWn
i
lways¸stopenginel
sconnectsparkp ug;
groundagainst
_nginebeforecleaning,
!ubricating or doingany
ofm ntenanceon
_e do not recommend
!he useof pressure
washers or garden
ihoseto clean your unit.
_hese may causedam°
_geto pulleys,bearings,
orthe engine=The use
_fwater will result
nshortened lifeand
reduceserviceability.
:, Lubricate these
points before
reassembly.
Figure 11
Figure 12
General Recommendations
1. Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming
anymaintenance.
2. Thewarrantyon thislawnmowerdoesnotcover
itemsthathavebeensubjectedtooperatorabuse
ornegligence.Toreceivefullvaluefromwarranty,
operatormustmaintainthelawnmoweras
instructedhere.
3. Changingofengine-governedspeedwillvoid
enginewarranty.
4. Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce
eachseason.
5. Periodicallycheckallfastenersand makesurethese
aretight.
__1= WARNING:Alwaysstopengine,
disconnect sparkplug,and ground
against enginebeforecleaning,
lubricating or doing any kindof
maintenanceonyourmachine.
Lubrication
1. Lubricatepivotpointson thebladecontrolatleast
oncea seasonwithlightoil.Thebladecontrolmust
operatefreelyinbothdirections.SeeFigure11.
2. Lubricatethewheelsatleastoncea seasonwith
lightoil (ormotoroil). Ifwheelsareremovedforany
reason,lubricatetheaxleboltand innersurfaceofthe
wheelwithlightoil.SeeFigure11.
3. Lubricatethetorsionspringandpivotpointoneach
endoftheadapterdooratleastoncea seasonwith
lightoil topreventrust.SeeFigure11.
4. Thetransmissionispre-lubricatedandsealedatthe
factoryanddoesnotrequirelubrication.
5. Followtheaccompanyingenginemanualforlubrica-
tionscheduleandinstructionforenginelubrication.
Deck Care
1. Disconnectsparkplugwire.Draingasolinefromlawn
mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthegascap.
2. Tipmowersothat itrestsonthe housing.Keepthe
sidewiththeaircleanerfacingup.Holdmowerfirmly.
WARNING:Nevertip the mowermore
than 90 degreesin anydirections and
do not leavethe mower tipped for any
length of time. Oil can drain intothe
upper partof the engine causing a
starting problem.
3. Scrapeandcleantheundersideofthedeckwitha
suitabletool.Donotspraywithwater.
4. Putthemowerbackonitswheelsontheground.If
youhadputplasticunderthegascapearlier,make
sureto removeitnow.
Engine Care
1. Maintainoil levelasinstructedin enginemanual.
2. Serviceaircleanerevery25 hoursundernormal
conditions.Cleaneveryfewhoursunderextremely
dustyconditions.Refertoenginemanual.
3. Cleansparkplugand resetthegaponcea season.
Checkenginemanualfor correctplugtype andgap
specifications.
4. Cleanengineregularlywitha clothorbrush.Keepthe
coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea)cleantopermit
properaircirculation.Removeall grass,dirtand
combustibledebrisfrommufflerarea.
Replacing Rear Flap
Toreplacerearflap,proceedasfollows:
1. Cutoff theflat endof thewirerodwhichsecuresitto
thedeck.SeeFigure12.
2. Attachthenewflapand newrodtothedeck,bending
theendsofthenewrodoverto secureto deck.
10

Shift Lever Cable
Periodicadjustmentofthesix speedshiftcablemaybe
necessaryduetonormalwearon thecable.Adjustment
is neededifall sixspeedsdo notwork.
Theadjustablecablebracketis locatedon theleft side
ofthemowerbesidetheengine.SeeFigure13.Start
engineand placeshiftleverin thesixthspeedposition.
Stopengineanddisconnectsparkplugwireandgroundit
againstengine.
1. Loosenhexnutwhichsecurestheadjustablecable
bracket.SeeFigure13.
2. Pushbackon theadjustablecablebracket.
3. Tightenhexnut.
Blade Care
__i WARNING:Whenremovingcutting
blade for sharpening or replacement,
protectyour hands with a pairof heavy
gloves or usea heavy ragto hold blade.
1. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplug.Turn
moweron itssidemakingsurethattheairfilterand
thecarburetorareup.
2. Removebolt,bladebellsupport,blade,andblade
adapterfromtheenginecrankshaft.SeeFigure14.
NOTE:Whenremovingtheblade,bladeadapter,etc.,be
carefulnotto removeorlosepartsaboveit associated
withtheenginepulley.
3. Thebladecanbe sharpenedwitha fileor on a grind-
ing wheel.Donotattempttosharpenthebladewhile
it isstillon themower.Whensharpeningblade,follow
originalangleofgrind.Grindcuttingedgesequallyto
keepbladebalanced.
4. Removebladefromtheadapterfortestingbalance.
Balancethebladeona roundshaftscrewdriverto
check.Removemetalfromtheheavysideuntilit
balancesevenly.
__i WARNING:Anunbalanced bladewill
causeexcessivevibration whenrotating
athigh speeds. It may causedamage
to mower,and could breakcausing
personalinjury.
Figure 13
J
Figure 14
5. Lubricatetheenginecrankshaftandtheinner
surfaceofthe bladeadapterwithlightoil.Slidethe
bladeadapterontotheenginecrankshaft.Placethe
bladeon theadaptersuchthat thesideoftheblade
marked"Bottom"(orwith partnumber)facesthe
groundwhenthemowerisintheoperatingposition.
Makesurethat bladeisalignedandseatedon blade
adapterflanges.
6. Placebladebellsupporton theblade.Align notches
onthebladebellsupportwithsmallholesinblade.
Replacehexboltandtightenhexbolttotorque:450
in.Ibs.rain.,600in.Ibs.max.
Toensuresafeoperationofyourmower,periodically
checkthebladeboltforcorrecttorque.
11
WARNING
An unbalanced blade
willcause excessive
vibrationwhen rotat-
ing at high speeds, it
may cause damage
to mower, and could
break causing per-
sonal injury.
When removing
the cutting blade
for sharpening or
replacement or
when sliding the belt
around it, protect
your hands with a
pair of heavy gloves
or use a heavy rag to
hold the blade.

f _ Belt Care
1. Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgrounditagainst
theengine.
2. Drainthefueltankor placea pieceofplasticbeneath
thecapto preventgasolineleakage.
i 3. Placeshiftleverin thefirstpositionandtip moweron
i its side(aircleanersideofengineup).
Maintaining 4. Moveheightadjustmentlevertothe highestposition.
I 5. Removeblade,bladeadapter,andrelatedhardware
Your Lawn asinstructedinBladeCareabove.Removethethree
Mower hexscrewsholdingbaffletothedeck.SeeFigure16.
6. Lift baffletowardstherearofthemower.Removethe
hexboltfromtherearof unitholdingthetransmission
tothemowerhousing.SeeFigure17.
i _ 7. Tiltthetransmissionforwardandloosentheidler
J
Figure 16 pulleyboltand locknuthalfa turn.SeeFigure18.
8. Usinga pairofpliers,pullbackand rotatebeltkeeper
i _ bracketfromtheslotontheidlerpulley.
9. Slidethebeltoutfrombetweenthebeltkeeper
bracketandtheidlerpulley.SeeFigure19.
When replacing the v10.Squeezethe belttogetherandpushitforward,while
belt, do not disas- pressingthecontrolarminwardtowardsthedeckand
i sembie the lower (_) removesixspeedcablefromthe slot.SeeFigure20.
pulley assembly. 11.Pivotcontrolarmdownawayfromthepulleyandbelt.
12.Liftoff thelowerpulleyassemblyandremovetheold
beltfromaroundthecrankshaft.
13.Placethenewbeltoverthetransmissionpulley.Start
thebeltinthepulleygrooveandrotatethepulleyuntil
thebeltisseatedintransmissionpulley.
14.Placethebeltbetweentheidlerpulleyandthebelt
I keeperbracket.
i
, I 15.Usingpliers,rotatethebeltkeeperbracketsothatit
Figure 17 snapsintoslotontheidlerbracket.
(
_ J
Figure 18 Figure 19
12

16.Tightentheidlerpulleyboltand locknuthalfa turn.
17.Placethebeltbetweenthetwopulleyhalvesonthe
crankshaft.Makesuretoroutethebeltinsidethebelt
guardpin.SeeFigure21.
18.Pinchbothsidesofthebelttogethersothatthebeltis
notin thepulleygroove,andthelowerpulleycanbe
pushedtowardstheengine.SeeFigure22.
19.Pivotthecontrolarmbacktoits originalpositionand
reinstallsix-speedcableintotheslot.SeeFigure23.
20.Makesurethebeltisroutedinsidethepulleyhalves
andthebeltguardpin.
21.Reinstalltheboltsecuringtransmissionto rearmower
housing.
22.Returnthebafflebackto itsoriginalpositionand
securewiththreehexscrewsremovedearlier.
23.Lightlylubricatetheinsideofthebladeadapterand
reinstallthebladeadapter,blade,andbladebell
supportinthecorrectorder.
24.Tightenthehexbolttosecurethebladetotorque:
450-600in.Ibs.
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
ventilatedormetalstorageshed,careshouldbe takento
rust-prooftheequipment.Usingalightoilor silicone,coat
theequipment,especiallycablesandall movingpartsof
yourlawnmowerbeforestorage.
SixSpeed
CableSlot
,. j
Figure 20
BeltGuard
Pin
Figure 21
Figure 23 Figure 22
13
Maintaining
ii i ii i
ii i_ _i_ii_ii!ii_ _!_
i i i i i i ii
ii i _iI_ ii

Shooting
For repairs beyond
thembo
ments fisted here,
contact anauthorized
service dealer.
i_ii_ii!_i_iii_i _iii_i_iii!iiii_!ii_i!_i_i!
i_i i i ii i i i
Problem Cause Remedy
Enginefails to start I 1. Bladecontroldisengaged• 1. Engagebladecontrol•
I 2. wiredisconnected. 2. Connectwireto sparkplug.
Sparkplug
I 3, Fueltank orstalefue 3. Fil tankwithclean freshgasoline•
empty
I 4. Enginenotprimed• 4. Primeengineasinstructedin
I "OperatingYourLawnMower".
5 ault s ark lu 5. Cean adjustgap orrepace.
I.F yp pg.
H R 6. Cleanfuel inc.
I 6. BIockedfue line. I
I7 En ne fcoded I 7. Waitafew minutestorestart,but
J- g' " J do notprime_
Engineruns erratic 1. Sparkplugwireloose. 1. Connectandtightenspark
plugwire.
2. Blockedfuellineor stalefuel. 2. Cleanfuelline;filltankwithclean,
freshgasoline.
3. Ventingascapplugged. 3. Clearvent.
4. Waterordirt infuelsystem. 4. Drainfueltank.Refillwith
freshfuel.
5. Dirtyaircleaner. 5. Refertoenginemanual.
6. Carburetoroutofadjustment. 6. Refertoenginemanual.
I I
Engineoverheats 1. Engineoil levellow. 1. Fillcrankcasewth properoil.
2. Airf owrestricted. 2. Removeblowerhousing
I I andclean.
3. Carburetornotadjustedproperly, i 3. Referto enginemanual.
Occasionalskips 1. Sparkpluggaptooclose. 1. Adjustgap to.030".
(hesitates)at 2. Carburetoridlemixtureadjustment 2. Refertoenginemanual.
highspeed improperlyset.
des poory I 1. Sparkplugfouled faultyorgap 1. Resetgapto .030' or replace
I toowide. sparkplug.
H
I2. Carburetorimproperlyadjusted. I 2. Referto enginemanual.
3. Dirtyaircleaner. _l 3. Referto enginemanual.
Excessive 1. Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced. 1. Tightenbladeandadapter.
Vibration Balanceblade.
2. Bentcuttingblade. 2. Seean authorizedservicedealer.
not I 1. Wetgrass. 1. Donotmowwhengrassiswet
m
Mowerwill
much grass(If I wet unt aterto cut.
Equpped) I 2 Excessivel hi h rass 2 Mowonceata h ghcuttngheght
•y gg . • thenmowagainatdesiredheight
I I or makea narrowercuttingpath.
I 3 Du bade I
•"3. Sharpenor replaceblade.
Unevencut 1. Wheelsnotpositionedcorrectly. 1. Placeall fourwheelsin same
heightposition.
2. Dullblade. 2. Sharpenor replaceblade.
Mowerw not I 1. Beltnotinstalledproperly. 1 Checkbeltforproperpulleyinstal-
f r aton and movement
se pope I I . . "
I 2 Stopengne,dsconnectsparkpuc
2. Debriscloggingdriveoperation. I •
I w reandceanoutdebrs
I 3. Damagedorwornbelt, I
I3. nspectandrepacebet.
14

Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower
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/
15
Labels
WARNINC
DONOT remove safety
(or any)labels from
mowerfor any reason,

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1 747-0824 BladeControl
2 731-0904A UpperControlHousing
3 731-0620 DriveControl
4 731-0905A LowerControlHousing
5 710-1667A CSunkTapScrew,#10x.75Lg
6 731-0906 CableMountingCap
7 746-0711B DriveCable-51"
8 712-0324 TopLockNut,1/4-20
9 746-0883 ControlHousing
10 710-1270 OvalC-SunkScrew
11 746-0557 ControlCable-47"
12 749-0439D UpperHandle
13 720-0284 WingNut
14 736-0451 SdleWasher,.320IDx.830OD
15 710-1174 CarriageBolt,5/16-18x2.0
16 726-0240 CableTie
17 749-0907B LowerHandle
18 631-0066 AdapterAssembly
19 731-1832 SideDischargeChute
20 731-1833A MulchCover
21 782-0078B Deck21"
22 712-0397 WingNut
23 710-0703 CarriageBolt,1/4-20x.75"
24 714-0104 CotterPin
25 726-0233 PushNut,.25x IDx .50OD
26 750-1071 SleeveSpacer,.881Dx 1.130D
27 756-0612A HalfPulley:2.62OD
28 756-0613 HalfPulley:2.62ODx 1.61
29 741-0545 BallBearing
30 682-7527 Cup
31 748-0377C BladeAdapter
32 736-0524B BladeBellSupport
33 710-1257 HexBolt,3/8-24x2.5
34 742-0741 21"MulchingBlade
35 710-0653 Screw,1/4-20x3.75
36 731-1828 Baffle
37 754-0460 Belt,3/8x 39.24
38 710-0969 HLScrew,#12-16x 1.00
39 664-0076 GrassCatcher
40 747-0940A SupportRodw/Rope Guide
41 747-0939 PivotRod
42 747-0937 GrassCatcherFrame
43 631-0071 GrassCatcherCover
44 726-0106 CapNut
45 712-0429 HexNut5/16-18
46 731-1874 ChuteDoor
47 732-0819 TorsionSpring
48 726-0111 PushCap
49 747-0965 PivotRod
50 731-1713B GrassCatcherAdapter
51 710-0654A SeresScrew,3/8-16x1.00
52 710-0134 CarriageScrew,1/4-20x.62
53 736-0526 WaveWasher,1.38IDx.88OD
54 750-1070 SlveSpacer,.88IDx 1.00OD
55 782-7596 ControlArm
56 732-0807 TorsionSpring
57 711-1114 PivotShaft
58 782-7597 PivotBracket
59 738-0924 ShlderScrew,.375IDx 1/4-14
60 756-0625 CableRoller
61 710-0167 CarriageScrew,1/4-20x.50
62 736-0329 LockWasher,1/4
63 782-7575A CableMountingBracket
64 746-0939A 6Speed Cable
65 782-7574A CableAdjustmentBracket
66 712-3006 HexNut 1/4-20
67 736-0270 BellWasher.265IDx.75OD
68 712-0138 HexNut 1/4-28
69 732-0627 Shift LeverSpring
70 731-0924 6 SpeedShiftLever
71 713-0397 GearInsert
72 16864 6 Spd.RackCableBracket
73 710-1652 Screw,1/4-20x.625
74 656-0613 PulleyAssembly
75 750-1260 EngineSpacer(NotShown)
76 731-1901A TrailShield
77 732-0842 TrailShieldWire
78 732-0832 TorsionSpring
79 711-0835 ClevisPin.50Diax 4.82Lg.
80 782-0568 HeightAdjustmentSpringBrkt
81 710-1652 Screw1/4-14x.825
82 714-0474 CotterPin
To order replacement
parts, contact 1-800-
800-7310 or visit www.
mtdproducts.com.
17

i
18

1 736-0314 ThrustWasher3/8x .70
2 736-0569 ThrustWasher.388x.625
3 736-0264 FiatWasher.330IDx.630OD
4 714-0104 CotterPin
5 732-0306 CompressionSpring
6 734-2044 Wheel9 x2
7 712-0414 TopLockTabWeldNut 1/4-20
8 16855 RatchetPawlPlate
9 10622B PlasticSpringRatchet
10 748-0381 PawlRH
748-0188B PawlLH
11 738-0137A ShlderScrew.340IDx.285OD
12 748-0318 WheelRatchet
13 736-0270 BellWasher.265ID x.75OD
14 710-0751 HexCapScrew1/4-20x.620
15 737-3000 GreaseFitting
16 736-0931 FiatWasher.203IDx.403OD
17 747-0924 WheelPinLock
18 682-9020A CasterAssemblyRH
682-9021A CasterAssemblyLH
19 682-9024 CasterBracketAssemblyRH
682-9026 CasterBracketAssemblyLH
20 720-0223 Grip
21 732-0803A SpringLever
22 738-0529 ShoulderNut.825x.165 Lg.
23 736-0369 FiatWasher.508IDx 1.00D
24 782-0566B PivotArmAssembly
25 750-0515 Spacer.510IDx .70OD
26 741-0978 SlyBearing.504IDx .830OD
27 750-1056 ShlderSpacer,.3851Dx.715Lg
28 710-0653 TapScrew1/4-20x.375
29 682-7528 ChainCoverAssembly
30 741-0324A FlgeBearing.506IDx .590Lg
31 682-7526 TransmissionAxleAssembly
32 618-0263A TransmissionAss'yComplete
33 710-0604A HexScrew5/16-18
34 713-0453 Chain
35 638-0012 RearAxleAssembly
36 741-0522 FlgeBearing.506IDx .715Lg
37 736-0570 FiatWasher.885IDx 1.45OD
38 750-0151 Spacer.550IDx .750OD
39 710-1315 Screw3/8-16x .25
40 782-7601A CableBracket
41 750-0807 Spacer.385IDx .624OD
42 750-1050 FlangeSpacer
43 741-0124 Bearing
44 736-3084 FiatWasher.510ID x 1.120OD
45 682-3053 HandleBracketAssembly-LH
46 682-3052 HandleBracketAssembly-RH
47 725-0157 CableTie
48 710-1348 Screw1/4-14x.500
49 710-0260A CarriageBolt5/16-18x.62
50 711-1146 CasterAxle
51 712-0397 WingNut
52 712-3004A FlangeLockNut5/16-18
53 726-0214 PushCap
54 736-0232 WaveWasher.531IDx.781OD
55 736-0366 FiatWasher.640IDx 1.12OD
56 741-0685 FlangeBearing
57 734-1857 Wheel7x 2
58 731-1887 Hubcap-Spokew/Hole
59 731-0981A Hubcap-RadialSpoke
60 611-0066 ShaftAssembly
61 618-0252 LowerHousingAssembly
62 618-0253 UpperHousingAssembly
63 750-1072 Spacer.915x 1.125x .762
64 782-7600A IdlerBracket
65 682-0027A IdlerBracketAssembly
66 710-0299 HexCapScrew1/4-28x 1.0
67 710-0642 HexScrew1/2-20x .75
68 712-0896 HexJamNut 1/4-28
69 712-3025 HexJamNut5/16-24
70 717-1487 PinionShaftlOT
71 721-0329 Oil Seal
72 732-0849A ExtensionSpring
73 741-0682A BearingSleeve
74 741-0690 Bearing
75 736-0616 ThrstWasher.504IDx.70OD
76 711-1168 OutputShaft6T
77 741-0324A FlangeBearing
78 717-1469 Gear34T
79 741-0674 FlangeBearing
80 741-0673 FlangeBearing
81 782-7595 PivotBracket
82 782-7598 BeltKeeper
83 756-0656 Pulley
84 736-0425 BellWasher.325IDx .930OD
Parts List
Toorder replacement
parts, contact 1-800-
800-7310or visit www.
mtdproducts.com.
iMPORTANT
Fora properworking
machine,use Factory
ApprovedParts.
V-BELTSare specially
designedto engage
anddisengagesafely.
Asubstitute (non OEM)
V-Beltcanbe danger-
ousby not disengaging
completely.
19

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]