MTD yard-man 11A-109C501 User manual

IMPORTANT: Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully
PRINTED IN CANADA OG-6003
Owner’s Manual
¨SET-UP ¨OPERATION ¨MAINTENANCE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT.............................................2
TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES ....................................3
SLOPE GAUGE ..........................................................6
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................7
OPERATION ............................................................8
ADJUSTMENT...........................................................9
LUBRICATION .........................................................10
MAINTENANCE .........................................................10
OFF SEASON STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS.....................................11
WARRANTY:...........................................................15
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GENERAL OPERATION
•Read, understand, and follow all instruc-
tions on the machine and in the manual(s)
before attempting to assemble and operate.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future
and regular reference and for ordering re-
placement parts.
•Be familiar with all controls and their proper
operation. Know how to stop the machine
and disengage them quickly.
•Never allow children under 14 years old to
operate this machine. Children 14 years old
and over should read and understand the
operation instructions and safety rules in
this manual and should be trained and su-
pervised by a parent.
•Never allow adults to operate this machine
without proper instruction.
•To help avoid blade contact or a thrown ob-
ject injury, keep bystanders, helpers,
children and pets at least 75 feet from the
machine while it is in operation. Stop ma-
chine if anyone enters the area.
•Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used. Remove all
stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other
foreign objects which could be tripped over
or picked up and thrown by the blade.
Thrown objects can cause serious personal
injury.
•Plan your mowing pattern to avoid dis-
charge of material toward roads, sidewalks,
bystanders and the like. Also, avoid dis-
charging material against a wall or
obstruction which may cause discharged
material to ricochet back toward the opera-
tor.
•Always wear safety glasses or safety gog-
gles during operation and while performing
an adjustment or repair to protect your
eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can
cause serious injury to the eyes.
•Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and
close-fitting slacks and shirts. Shirts and
pants that cover the arms and legs and
steel-toed shoes are recommended. Never
operate this machine in bare feet, sandals,
slippery or light weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.
•Many injuries occur as a result of the
mower being pulled over the foot during a
fall caused by slipping or tripping. Do not
hold on to the mower if you are falling; re-
lease the handle immediately.
•Never pull the mower back toward you
while you are walking. If you must back the
mower away from a wall or obstruction first
look down and behind to avoid tripping and
then follow these steps:
a) Step back from the mower to fully extend
your arms.
b) Be sure you are well balanced with sure
footing
c) Pull the mower back slowly, no more
than half way toward you.
d) Repeat these steps as needed.
•Do not operate the mower while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
•Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts
or under the cutting deck. Contact with the
blade can amputate hands and feet.
•A missing or damaged discharge cover can
cause blade contact or thrown object inju-
ries.
•Do not engage the self-propelled mecha-
nism on units so equipped while starting
engine.
•Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting
height adjustment while the engine is run-
ning.
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This unit has been inspected against the manufacturers quality check list. In case of a discrep-
ancy, please call us. We will make every effort to ship the part(s) by courier within one working
day of your call.
IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not fol-
lowed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others.
Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this
machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
When you see this symbol— heed its warning.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe op-
eration in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error
on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of
amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following
safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

•The blade control handle is a safety device.
Never attempt to bypass its operation.
Doing so makes the safety device inopera-
tive and may result in personal injury
through contact with the rotating blade. The
blade control handle must operate easily in
both directions and automatically return to
the disengaged position when released.
•Never operate the mower in wet grass. Al-
ways be sure of your footing. A slip and fall
can cause serious personal injury. If you
feel you are losing your footing, release the
blade control handle immediately and the
blade will stop rotating within three sec-
onds.
•Mow only in daylight or in good artificial
light. Walk, never run.
•Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives,
walks or roads.
•If the equipment should start to vibrate ab-
normally, stop the engine and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is gen-
erally a warning of trouble.
•Shut the engine off and wait until the blade
comes to a complete stop before removing
the grass catcher or unclogging the chute.
The cutting blade continues to rotate for a
few seconds after the engine is shut off.
Never place any part of the body in the
blade area until you are sure the blade has
stopped rotating.
•Never operate mower without proper trail
shield, discharge cover, grass catcher,
blade control handle or other safety protec-
tive devices in place and working. Never
operate mower with damaged safety de-
vices. Failure to do so, can result in
personal injury.
•Muffler and engine become hot and can
cause a burn. Do not touch.
•Only use parts and accessories made for
this machine by the manufacturer. Failure to
do so, can result in personal injury.
•If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgment.
Contact your customer support department.
SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and
fall accidents which can result in severe in-
jury. Operation on slopes requires extra
caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do
not mow it. For your safety, use the slope
gauge included as part of this manual to
measure slopes before operating this unit on
a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater
than 15 degrees, do not mow it.
DO:
•Mow across the face of slopes; never up
and down. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes. Watch for
holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects which can cause you to slip or trip.
Tall grass can hide obstacles. Always be
sure of your footing. A slip and fall can
cause serious personal injury. If you feel
you are losing your balance, release the
blade control handle immediately, and the
blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds.
DO NOT:
•Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or em-
bankments, you could lose your footing or
balance.
•Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees
as shown on the slope gauge.
•Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing
could cause slipping.
CHILDREN
•Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is
not alert to the presence of children. Children
are often attracted to the mower and the
mowing activity. They do not understand the
dangers. Never assume that children will re-
main where you last saw them.
a) Keep children out of the mowing area
and under the watchful care of a respon-
sible adult other than the operator.
b) Be alert and turn mower off if a child en-
ters the area.
c) Before and while moving backwards,
look behind and down for small children.
d) Use extreme care when approaching
blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees,
or other objects that may obscure your
vision of a child who may run into the
mower.
e) Keep children away from hot or running
engines. They can suffer burns from a
hot muffler.
•Never allow children under 14 years old to
operate a power mower. Children 14 years
old and over should read and understand
the operation instructions and safety rules in
this manual and should be trained and su-
pervised by a parent.
SERVICE SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE:
•To avoid personal injury or property dam-
age use extreme care in handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the va-
pors are explosive. Serious personal injury
can occur when gasoline is spilled on your-
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self or your clothes which can ignite. Wash
your skin and change clothes immediately.
a) Use only an approved gasoline con-
tainer.
b) Never fill containers inside a vehicle or
on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic
liner. Always place containers on the
ground away from your vehicle before
filling.
c) When practical, remove gas-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground. If this is not pos-
sible, then refuel such equipment on a
trailer with a portable container, rather
than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
d) Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do not
use a nozzle lock-open device.
e) Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.
f) Never fuel machine indoors.
g) Never remove gas cap or add fuel while
the engine is hot or running. Allow en-
gine to cool at least two minutes before
refueling.
h) Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no
more than ½ inch below bottom of filler
neck to provide space for fuel expan-
sion.
I) Replace gasoline cap and tighten se-
curely.
j) If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine
and equipment. Move unit to another
area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the
engine.
k) Never store the machine or fuel container
inside where there is an open flame,
spark or pilot light as on a water heater,
space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or
other gas appliances.
l) To reduce fire hazard, keep machine free
of grass, leaves, or other debris
build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage
and remove any fuel soaked debris.
m) Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes
before storing.
GENERAL SERVICE:
•Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly
ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains car-
bon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
•Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
make certain the blade and all moving parts
have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug
wire and ground against the engine to pre-
vent unintended starting.
•Check the blade and engine mounting bolts
at frequent intervals for proper tightness.
Also, visually inspect blade for damage
(e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade
with the original equipment manufacturer’s
(O.E.M.) blade only, listed in this manual.
“Use of parts which do not meet the original
equipment specifications may lead to im-
proper performance and compromise
safety!”
•Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap
the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra
caution when servicing them.
•Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be
sure the equipment is in safe working con-
dition.
•Never tamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
•After striking a foreign object, stop the en-
gine, disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground against the engine. Thoroughly in-
spect the mower for any damage. Repair
the damage before starting and operating
the mower.
•Grass catcher components, discharge
cover, and trail shield are subject to wear
and damage which could expose moving
parts or allow objects to be thrown. For
safety protection, frequently check compo-
nents and replace immediately with original
equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts
only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts
which do not meet the original equipment
specifications may lead to improper perfor-
mance and compromise safety!”
•Do not change the engine governor setting
or overspeed the engine. The governor con-
trols the maximum safe operating speed of
the engine.
•Maintain or replace safety and instruction la-
bels, as necessary.
•Observe proper disposal laws and regula-
tions. Improper disposal of fluids and
materials can harm the environment. SI-102
1.17.02
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USE THIS SHEET AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY.
A CORNER OF A BUILDING
FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15
o
SLOPE
OR A FENCE POST
SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE
A POWER POLE
DANGER
Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess excess of 15 degrees ( a rise of approximately 2½ feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes. Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up and down slopes.
SLOPE GAUGE
(Keep this sheet in a safe place for future reference.)
OWNER'S
MANUAL SAFETY LABEL WARNING - Your Responsibility:
Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who
read, understand and follow the warnings and instruc-
tions in this manual and on the machine.

This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE
or OIL. After assembly, service engine with
gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
NOTE: Reference to right or left
hand side of the mower is observed
from the operating position.
HOW TO SET-UP YOUR LAWN MOWER
Refer to Illustration Below
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move
it away from spark plug.
2. Remove the carton inserts (if any). Remove
the loose parts which are in the carton, lift
the mower from the carton, or cut the cor-
ners of the carton and roll the mower out.
3. Pull up and back on the upper handle to
raise the handle into the operating posi-
tion. Make certain the lower handle is
seated securely into the handle mounting
brackets. Tighten the hand knobs on each
side of the handle.
4. Remove the hairpin clips from the outer
hole in the weld pins on the handle
mounting brackets. Place the hairpin clips
in the inner hole.
5. The rope guide and wing nut are attached
to the starter rope, on top of the engine.
Remove the wing nut from rope guide.
Remove the rope guide from the starter
rope.
6. With the spark plug wire disconnected and
grounded as instructed in the separate
engine manual, hold the blade control
handle against the upper handle, and pull
the starter rope out of the engine. Hold
the rope guide as shown so the opening
in the rope guide is toward the front of
mower. Slip the rope guide around the
starter rope and into the right side of
lower handle using the hole shown. Se-
cure using the wing nut.
7. Make certain all nuts and bolts are tight-
ened securely.
Your mower has been shipped as a mulcher.
To discharge grass to the side, proceed with
step 8.
8. To convert your mower from a mulcher
to a side discharge mower, lift mulching
plug. Slide the two hooks on the side dis-
charge deflector under the hinge pin on
the mulching plug assembly. Lower the
mulching plug.
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SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 1
Blade Control Handle
Height
Adjustment
Lever
Spark Plug
Side
Discharge Mulching
Plug
Lower Handle
Deck Bracket
Cotter
Pin
Lower
Handle
Upper Handle
Recoil
Starter Handle
Knobs
Mulching Plug
Side Discharge
Deflector
Rope Guide
Starter Rope
Wing Nut

OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the separate engine manual
packed in your mower. Read instructions
carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank in-
doors, with engine running or until
the engine has been allowed to cool
for at least two minutes after run-
ning.
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. If unit
is equipped with a rubber boot over the
end of the spark plug wire, make certain
the metal loop on the end of the spark
plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is fas-
tened securely over the metal tip on the
spark plug. See figure 2.
2. If your unit is equipped with a primer,
prime engine as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
3. If your unit is equipped with a throttle con-
trol, move throttle lever to the FAST
position as instructed in the separate en-
gine manual packed with your unit.
4. Standing behind the unit, depress the
blade control handle and hold it against
the upper handle as shown in Figure 3.
5. Grasp the recoil starter handle as shown
and pull up rapidly. Return it slowly to the
rope guide bolt.
6. After engine starts, move throttle control to
desired speed (if so equipped). The
mower is designed to operate at FULL
throttle while mowing.
WARNING: THIS CONTROL MECH-
ANISM IS A SAFETY DEVICE.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO BYPASS ITS
OPERATIONS.
The blade control handle must be depressed
in order to operate the unit. Release the
blade control handle to stop the engine and
blade.
TO STOP ENGINE :
1. Release the blade control handle to stop
the engine and blade.
WARNING: The blade continues to
rotate for a few seconds after the
engine is shut off.
2. Disconnect and ground the spark plug
wire as instructed in the separate engine
manual to prevent accidental starting
while equipment is unattended.
USING YOUR MULCHER (Optional)
WARNING: If you strike a foreign ob-
ject, stop the engine. Remove wire
from spark plug, thoroughly inspect
the mower for any damage, and re-
pair the damage before restarting and
operating the mower. Extensive vibra-
tion of the mower during operation is
an indication of damage. The unit
should be promptly inspected and
repaired.
FOR THE BEST RESULTS WHEN
MULCHING:
Clear lawn of debris. Be sure that the lawn is
clear of stones, sticks, wire or other foreign
objects which could damage the lawnmower.
Such objects could be accidentally thrown
out by the mower in any direction and cause
serious personal injury to the operator and
others as well as damage to property and
surrounding objects.
Do not cut wet grass. For effective mulching
do not cut wet grass because it tends to
stick to the underside of the deck preventing
proper mulching of the grass clippings.
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Figure 2
Metal
Loop
on Spark
Plug
Wire Rubber Boot
Figure 3
Starter
Handle
Blade Control
Handle

Cut no more than 1/3 the length of the
grass. The recommended cut for mulching is
1/3 the length of the grass. Ground speed
will need to be adjusted so the clippings can
be dispersed evenly into the lawn. For espe-
cially heavy cutting in thick grass it may be
necessary to use one of the slowest speeds
(if so equipped) in order to get a clean well
mulched cut. When mulching long grass you
may have to cut the lawn in two passes, low-
ering the blade another 1/3 of the length for
the second cut and perhaps cutting in a dif-
ferent pattern than was used the first time.
Overlapping the cut a little on each pass will
also help to clean up any stray clippings left
on the lawn. The mower should always be
operated at full throttle to get the best cut
and allow it to do the most effective job of
mulching.
Clean underside of deck. Be certain to clean
the underside of the cutting deck after each
use to avoid a build-up of grass, which
would prevent proper mulching.
Mulching Leaves. The mulching of leaves
can also be beneficial to your lawn. When
mulching leaves make sure they are dry and
are not laying too thick on the lawn. Do not
wait for all the leaves to be off the trees be-
fore you mulch.
It is recommended keeping driveways and
sidewalks on the operators right while mov-
ing. Continue mowing using this pattern,
having the left side of your lawnmower next
to the uncut grass. Mulching with the cutting
area of the mower on the lawn avoids grass
clippings in undesirable areas.
DECK
The underside of the mower deck should be
cleaned after each use to prevent a buildup
of grass clippings, leaves, dirt or other mat-
ter. If this debris is allowed to accumulate, it
will invite rust and corrosion, and may pre-
vent proper mulching.
The deck may be cleaned by tilting the
mower and scraping clean with a suitable
tool (make certain the spark plug wire is dis-
connected).
ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION : DO NOT AT ANY TIME MAKE
ANY ADJUSTMENT TO LAWNMOWER
WITHOUT FIRST STOPPING THE ENGINE
AND DISCONNECTING THE SPARK PLUG
WIRE
CAUTION: Before changing mowing
height, stop mower and disconnect
spark plug cable.
MODELS WITH NINE POSITION HEIGHT
ADJUSTERS: (See Figure 4).
1. Stop mower and disconnect spark plug
cable before changing mower cutting
height.
2. The wheel adjusters give you nine (9) dif-
ferent cutting positions. Medium is the
best for most mowers.
3. To change the height of cut, squeeze ad-
juster lever toward the wheel, moving up
or down to selected height.
NOTE: All wheels must be in the same
height of cut.
4. When cutting in heavy or moist grass, the
rear of lawnmower may be raised higher
to allow better discharge of the grass.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
Minor carburetor adjustment may be re-
quired to compensate for differences in fuel,
temperature, altitude and load. Refer to the
separate engine manual packed with your
mower for carburetor adjustment information.
HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Your mower is shipped with the handle in
the higher height position. To lower the han-
dle height, proceed as follows.
1. Remove the starter rope and the rope
guide.
2. Remove the upper handle by removing the
handle knobs and carriage bolts. Lay the
upper handle out of the way, being careful
not to bend or kink the cables.
3. Remove the hairpin clips from the weld
pins on the handle brackets. Press out on
the legs of the lower handle. Remove
lower handle from the mower.
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Figure 4

4. Turn the lower handle around so the notch
on the bottom of the lower handle is fac-
ing forward as shown in Figure 1.
Reassemble, placing the bottom holes in
the handle over the weld pins in the han-
dle mounting bracket.
5. Reassemble the upper handle to the lower
handle.
6. Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes in
the weld pins and attach the starter rope
and rope guide as instructed in the
“Set-Up” section of this manual
LUBRICATION
CAUTION: DISCONNECT SPARK
PLUG WIRE BEFORE SERVICING
1. WHEELS - Lubricate the ball bearings in
each wheel at least once a season with a
light oil.
2. ENGINE - Follow engine manual for lubri-
cation instructions.
3. BLADE CONTROL - Lubricate the pivot
points on the blade control handle and
the brake cable at least once a season
with light oil. The blade control must oper-
ate freely in both directions.
MAINTENANCE
CUTTING BLADE
WARNING: Be sure to disconnect
and ground the spark plug wire and
remove ignition key before working
on the cutting blade to prevent acci-
dental engine starting. Protect
hands by using heavy gloves or a
rag to grasp the cutting blades.
Tip mower as specified in separate engine
manual. If it is not specified tip with carbure-
tor up.
Remove the bolt and blade support which
holds the blade and adapter to the engine
crankshaft. Remove the blade and adapter
from the crankshaft.
WARNING: Periodically inspect the
blade adapter for cracks, especially
if you strike a foreign object. Re-
place when necessary.
For best results your blade should be sharp.
The blade may be resharpened by removing
it and either grinding or filing the cutting
edge keeping as close to the original bevel
as possible. It is extremely important that
each cutting edge receives an equal amount
of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade.
Improper blade balance will result in exces-
sive vibration causing eventual damage to
the engine and mower. Be sure to carefully
balance blade after sharpening. The blade
can be tested for balance by balancing it on
a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal
from the heavy side until it balances evenly.
Before reassembling the blade and the blade
adapter to the unit, lubricate the engine
crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade
adapter with light oil. Install the blade
adapter on the crankshaft with the “star”
away from the engine. Refer to figure 6.
Place the blade with the side marked bottom
(or with part number) facing away from the
adapter. Align the blade bell support over
the blade with the tabs in the holes of the
blade and insert the hex bolt. Tighten the
hex bolt to the torque listed below:
Blade Mounting Torque
Center Bolt 450 in. lb. min., 600 in.lb. max.
To insure safe operation of your unit, ALL
nuts and bolts must be checked periodically
for correct tightness.
CAUTION: Cutting grass in sandy
soil condition causes abrasive wear
to the blades.
After prolonged use, especially in sandy soil
conditions, the blade will become worn and
lose some of the original shape. Cutting effi-
ciently will be reduced and the blade should
be replaced. Replace with an approved fac-
tory replacement blade only. Possible
damage resulting from blade unbalance con-
dition is not the responsibility of the
manufacturer.
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Figure 6
Blade Adapter
Blade
Hex Bolt
Blade Bell
Support

ENGINE
Refer to the separate engine manual for en-
gine maintenance instructions.
Maintain engine oil as instructed in the sep-
arate engine manual packed with your unit.
Read and follow instructions carefully.
Service air cleaner as per separate engine
manual under normal conditions. Clean ev-
ery few hours under extremely dusty
conditions. Poor engine performance and
flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner
should be serviced. To service the air
cleaner, refer to the separate engine manual
packed with your unit.
The spark plug should be cleaned and the
gap reset once a season. Spark plug re-
placement is recommended at the start of
each mowing season; check engine manual
for correct plug type and gap specifications.
NOTE: This spark ignition system
meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regu-
lations.
Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or
brush. Keep the cooling system (blower
housing area) clean to permit proper air cir-
culation which is essential to engine
performance and life. Be certain to remove
all grass, dirt and combustible debris from
muffler area.
OFF SEASON STORAGE
INSTRUCTIONS
The following steps should be taken to pre-
pare lawn mower for storage.
1. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as
described in the lubrication instructions.
2. Refer to engine manual for correct engine
storage instructions.
3. Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis
grease to prevent rusting.
4. Store mower in a dry, clean area.
NOTE: When storing any type of power
equipment in an unventilated or metal
storage shed, care should be taken to
rust-proof the equipment. Using a light
oil or silicone, coat the equipment, es-
pecially cables and all moving parts.
NOTE: Be careful not to bend or kink
cables.
NOTE: If the starter rope becomes dis-
connected from rope guide on handle,
disconnect and ground the spark plug
wire. Depress the blade control handle
and pull the starter rope out from en-
gine slowly. Slip the starter rope into
the rope guide bolt on handle.
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REF PART
NO. NO.
N° DE N° DE
RÉF PIÈCE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
1 647-0004 Molded Control Handle Guidon de la commande
747-0824-104 Control Handle Guidon de la commande
2 710-1270 Oval C-Sunk Scr 1/4-20 X 1.31" Lg. Vis à tête noyée 1/4-20 X 1,31 po de lg.
3 712-0324 Hex Ins. L-nut 1/4-20 Gr. 8 Nylon Écrou hex. 1/4-20 Qté 8 nylon
4 746-0883 Cable Housing Logement du câble
5 720-0295 Foam Grip Poignée
6 749-0705B-637 Upper Handle Guidon supérieur
7 710-1205 Rope Guide Bolt Boulon de guidage de cordon
8 710-1174 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.0 Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 2.0
9 749-0928A-637 Lower Handle Guidon inférieur
10 720-0279 Knob - ERS Guide 1/4-20 Bouton - 1/4-20
11 720-0284 Wingnut Knob, 5/16-18 Bouton 5/16-18
12 714-0104 Int. Cotter Pin .072 X 1.13" Lg. Goupille fendue ,072 X 1,13 po. de lg.
13 746-0555 Control Cable 55.0" Lg. White Câble de la commande 55.0 po blanc
746-0554 Control Cable 40.5" Lg. Yellow Câble de la commande 40.5 po jaune
14 720-0294 Foam Grips (optional) Poignée (en option)
15 726-0240 Cable Tie Attache câble
16 17098 Hinge Clip Attache
17 731-0872A Rear Flap Abattant de protection arrière
18 682-0139 Deck Assembly Tablier
19 736-0105 Bell. Washer .375 ID X .870 OD X .063 Rondelle Bell ,375 DI X ,870 DE X ,063
20 720-0426 Knob Bouton
21 732-0404 Spring Lever Levier de ressort
22 734-2004A Wheel Assembly 8" X 2.125" Idle BB Ensemble de roue 8 X 2,125 po
734-1978 Wheel Assembly 8" X 2" Sentar BB Ensemble de roue8X2po
734-1987 Wheel Assembly 8” x 1.8” Pinwheel Ensemble de roue 8 X 1.8 po
734-1979 Wheel Assembly 8” x 2” Link/Sentar Ensemble de roue8x2po
23 736-0504 Wave Washer .51" ID (w/bb wheels) Rondelle ondulée .51 DI (avec roulement à
billes)
24 738-0102 Axle Bolt Boulon de l’essieu
25 731-1426 Hub Cap - Yellow Radial (optional) Moyeu de chapeau -jaune (en option)
731-0981A Hub Cap - Grey Radial (optional) Moyeu de chapeau -gris (en option)
731-0982A Hub Cap - Grey Radial (optional) Moyeu de chapeau -gris (en option)
26 738-0507B Shoulder Screw .50 Dia. Vis à épaulement .50 Dia.
27 15262B Wheel Pivot Bar Barre de pivot
28 682-3024 Adjust/Brkt. Ass’y RH Support - droit
28 682-3025 Adjust/Brkt. Ass’y LH Support - gauche
29 738-0585 Stake Bolt 3/8 X .72 lg. Boulon de pieu 3/8 X ,72 po. de lg.
30 732-0731 Torsion Spring Ressort de torsion
31 14578 Height Adj. Ass’y RH (w/knob) Ensemble de réglage de roueCD
14579 Height Adj. Ass’y LH (w/knob) Ensemble de réglage de roue -CG (
32 782-7006 Plug Adapter Adaptateur
33 736-0270 Bell. Washer .265 ID X .75 OD X .062 Rondelle Bell. .265 DI X .75 DE X .062
34 710-0599 Hex Wash S-Tapp Scr 1/4-20 X .50 Vis taraudée
35 710-0654A Hex Wash HD Tap Scr 3/8-16 X .88 Vis autotaraudée 3/8-16 X .88
36 731-1409 Chute Deflector Deflecteur
37 682-0119 Mulching Plug Bouchon
38 712-0431 Flanged Lock Nut 3/8-16 Écrou de blocage 3/8-16
39 15261A Height Adjuster Plate Plaque de réglage de roue
40 731-1933 Front End Cover -Yellow (optional) Couvercle-jaune (en option)
731-1949 Front End Cover-Black (optional) Couvercle-noir (en option)
41 748-0376C Blade Adapter Adapteur de la lame
753-0588 Blade Adapter Kit Adaptateur de lame
42 742-0740 20" Mulching Blade Lame 20 po
43 736-0524A Blade Bell Support Support de lame
44 710-1044 Hex Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.5" Lg. (Grade 8) Vis à tête hex. 3/8-24 x 1.5 po de lg (Qté 8)
45 747-0710 Hinge Pin Axe fixe
46 736-0451 Saddle Wash. .320 ID X .93 OD Rondelle selle ,320 DI X ,93 DE
106/700
4.4.02
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Engine Shroud Chart
NOTE: this chart shows all the optional engine shrouds for the lawn mowers covered in this
manual. To order replacement parts, please refer to the shroud and hardware applicable to
your lawn mower unit.
Tableau des capots de moteur
Remarque : Ce tableau représente tous les capots en option proposés pour les tondeuses
mentionnées dans cette notice. Pour commander un capot de rechange, veuillez indiquer le
capot et la quincaillerie correspondant à votre modèle de tondeuse.
* Part No./Node pièce
** Colour/Couleur
*** Hardware/Quincaillerie
***
751B281439 Dark Red/
Rouge foncé
751B281440 Black/Noir
751B281443 Bright Red/Rouge vif
*** 710-1256
***
731-1402A Yellow/Jaune
731-1694 Black/Noir
731-1695 Silver/Argent
731-1394 Charcoal/Charbon de bois
*** 710-1256
***
731-1585B Black/Noir
*** 710-1274
***
7510143208 Black/Noir
*** 7510042823
***
731-1586B Black/Noir
731-1612A Red/Rouge
*** 7510042823
***
7511681311 Black/Noir
7511681911 Red/Rouge
7511682011 Grey/Gris
***
751B281451 Grey/Gris
751B281450 Black/Noir
*** 710-1256
***
751B281476 Black/Noir
751B281777 Yellow/Jaune
*** 710-1237
***
731-1395A Red/Rouge
731-1396A Black/Noir
731-1397A Grey/Gris
*** 710-1256

YARD-MAN TWO YEAR SUPREME WARRANTY:
For two years from date of retail purchase within Canada, MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED
will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any
part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty covers
units which have been operated and maintained in accordance with the owner’s in-
structions furnished with the unit, and which have not been subject to misuse,
abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident improper maintenance or alteration. Nor-
mal wear parts or components thereof are subject to special terms as noted below
in the NO FAULT Ninety Day Consumer Warranty clause.
The engine, starter motor or component parts thereof carry separate warranties from
their manufacturers. Please refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty policy for
these items.
NO FAULT Ninety Day Consumer Warranty on Normal Wear Parts: All normal
wear part failures will be covered on this product for a period of 90 days regardless
of cause. After 90 days but within the two year warranty period, normal wear part
failures will be covered if caused by defects in material or workmanship of other
component parts. Normal wear parts are defined as batteries, belts, blades, blade
adaptors, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, tires and clutch parts (friction
wheels).
Full Ninety Day Warranty on Battery: For ninety (90) days from the date of retail
purchase, if any battery included with this unit proves defective in material or work-
manship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, MTD
PRODUCTS LIMITED will replace the battery at no charge to the original purchaser.
Additional Limited Thirty Day Warranty on Battery: After ninety (90) days but
within one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of purchase, MTD PRODUCTS
LIMITED will replace the defective battery, for the original purchaser, for a cost of
one -half (½) of the current retail price of the battery in effect at the date of return.
How to Obtain Service: Warranty service is available, with proof of purchase,
through your local MTD Authorized Service Dealer. If you do not know the dealer in
your area, please write to the Service Department of MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED,
P.O. BOX 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 4J1. The return of a complete unit will
not be accepted by the factory unless prior written permission has been extended
by MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED.
Other Warranties: All other warranties, express or implied, including any implied
warranty of merchantability is limited in its duration to that set forth in this express
limited warranty. The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and
exclusive remedy of MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED obligations arising from the sale of
its products. MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will not be liable for incidental or conse-
quential loss or damage.
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IMPORTANT:
Lisez attentivement les règles de sécurité et les instructions.
Manuel du propriétaire
♦ASSEMBLAGE ♦FONCTIONNEMENT ♦ENTRETIEN
IMPRIMÉ AU CANADA OG-6003

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SERVICE APRÈS-VENTE
•AVANT DE FAIRE APPEL AU SERVICE APRÈS-VENTE, LOCALISEZ LE NUMÉRO DE
MODÈLE ET LE NUMÉRO DE SÉRIE - Inscrivez ces renseignements dans l’espace
ci-dessous.
IMPORTANT: Vous devez founir ces numéros, ainsi que la date et la preuve
d’achat, pour bénéficier de tout service sous garantie.
•Si l’assemblage de cette machine nous pose des problèmes ou pour toute question
concernant les commandes, le fonctionnement ou l’entretien de la machine, télephonez au
service après-vente.
•Appelez le: 1-800-668-1238 pour parler à un agent du service après-vente.
•Préparez vos numéros de modèle et de série avant de téléphoner.
NOTE: Bien que les deux numéros soient importants, vous ne devrez enregistrer
que le numéro de série avant de pouvoir poursuivre votre consultation.
Le numéro de modèle se trouve ici,
inscrivez le numéro de modèle ici:
Le numéro de série se trouve ici,
inscrivez le numéro de série ici:
TABLE DES MANIÈRE
SERVICE APRÈS-VENTE ...................................................2
TABLE DES MANIÈRE .....................................................2
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ ................................................3
INCLINOMÈTRE .........................................................6
UTILISATION............................................................7
ASSEMBLAGE DE LA TONDEUSE............................................7
RÉGLAGES.............................................................9
LUBRIFICATION ........................................................10
ENTRETIEN............................................................10
ENTREPOSAGE HORS SAISON.............................................11
GUIDE DE DÉPANNAGE ..................................................12
GARANTIE ............................................................13
Pour obtenir plus de renseignements sur votre machine, visitez notre www.mtdcanada.com

UTILISATION EN GÉNÉRAL
•Assurez-vous de lire et de bien comprendre
toutes les instructions qui figurent sur la ma-
chine et dans la notice d’utilisation avant de la
mettre en marche. Conservez cette notice
d’utilisation à un endroit sûr pour toute con-
sultation ultérieure et pour commander des
pièces de rechange.
•Familiarisez-vous avec les commandes et la
bonne utilisation de cette machine avant de
vous en servir. Apprenez à arrêter la machine
et à débrayer rapidement les commandes.
•Ne permettez jamais à des enfants de moins
de 14 ans de se servir de la machine. Des ad-
olescents plus âgés doivent lire la notice
d’utilisation, bien comprendre le
fonctionnement de la machine et respecter les
consignes de sécurité. Ils doivent apprendre à
utiliser la machine et s’en servir sous la sur-
veillance étroite d’un adulte.
•Ne permettez jamais à des adultes ne
connaissant pas bien le fonctionnement de la
machine de s’en servir.
•Pour éviter tout risque de contact avec la
lame ou de blessure par un projectile,
éloignez les enfants, passants et autres à au
moins 75 pieds de la tondeuse pendant
qu’elle fonctionne. Arrêtez la machine si
quelqu’un s’approche.
•Examiner soigneusement la zone de travail.
Ramassez tous les paillassons, journaux,
traîneaux, planches, fils métalliques et autres
objets qui risque d’être projetés par la lame.
Les objets projetés par la machine peuvent
causer des blessures graves.
•Prévoyez de travailler en évitant de projeter
l’herbe vers des rues, des trottoirs, des
spectateurs, etc. Évitez d’éjecter l’herbe en di-
rection d’un mur ou d’un obstacle. De cette
façon, les débris éventuels ne risque pas de
ricocher et de blesser quelqu’un.
•Portez toujours des lunettes de sécurité en
utilisant la machine ou en éffectuant un
réglage ou une réparation. Les objets risquent
de ricocher et de blesser grièvement
quelqu’un dans les yeux.
•Portez des chausssures robustes à semelle
épaisse et des vêtement bien ajustés.Une
chemise et un pantalon qui protègent les bras
et les jambes et des chaussures à bout
d’acier sont recommandés. N’utilisez jamais la
tondeuse si vous êtes pieds nus ou si vous
portez des sandales ou des tennis.
•De nombreuses blessures se produisent
lorsque la tondeuse passe sur le pied à la suite
d’une chute. Ne retenez pas la tondeuse si
vous tombez. Lâchez immédiatement la guidon.
•Ne tirez jamais la tondeuse vers vous en
marchant. S’il faut faire reculer la tondeuse
près d’un mur d’un autre obstacle, regardez
d’abord par terre et derrière vous, puis
procédez comme suit:
a) Eloignez-vous de la tondeuse à bout de
bras.
b) Assurez votre stabilité.
c) Reculez la tondeuse lentement et d’une
demi-longeur de bras seulement.
d) Répétez selon les besoin.
•N’utilisez jamais la tondeuse en état d’ébriété
ou si vous prenez des médicaments
ralentissant les réactions.
•Ne placez jamais vos mains ou vos pieds près
d’une pièce en mouvement ou sous le plateau
de coupe. La lame peut amputer mains et pieds.
•L’absence du clapet de la goulotte d’ejection
ou un clapet endommagé peut causer des
blessures en cas de contact avec la lame ou
projeter des objets.
•Dégagez le dispositif d’auto-propulsion ou
l’embrayage d’entraînement, le cas échéant,
avant de faire démarrer le moteur.
•N’essayez jamais d’ajuster une roue ou de
changer la hauteur de coupe pendant que la
moteur tourne.
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Cette machine a été inspectée en vertu de la liste de contrôle de la qualité établie par le fabri-
cant. En cas de divergence, veuillez vous téléphoner. Nous ferons notre possible pour expédier
la ou les pièces par messagerie dans un délai d’un jour ouvrable à compter de votre appel.
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ
AVERTISSEMENT: Ce symbole attire votre attention sur d’importantes consignes de
sécurité qui, si elles ne sont pas respectées, peuvent mettre en danger votre propre
sécurité et celle d’autrui et/ou causer des dégâts matériels. Veuillez lire et suivre
attentivement toutes les instructions de cette notice avant d’essayer d’utiliser la ma-
chine. Quand vous voyez ce symbole , tenez compte de l’avertissement.
DANGER: Cette machine doit être utilisée conformément aux consignes de sécurité
qui figurent dans la notice d’utilisation. Comme avec tout appareil motorisé, une
négligence ou une erreur de la part de l’utilisateur peut entraîner des blessures
graves. Cette machine peut amputer mains et pieds et projeter des débris. Par
conséquent, le non-respect de ces consignes peut causer des blessures
corporelles graves et même mortelles.

•La poignée de commande de la lame est un
dispositif de sécurité. Ne tenez jamais de
contourner son rôle. Ceci empêche le
dispositif de sécurité de fonctionner
correctement et peut causer des blessures en
cas de contact avec la lame. La poignée de
commande de la lame doit bouger facilement
dans les deux sens et revenir
automatiquement à la position non éclenchée
quand on la lâche.
•N’utilisez jamais la tondeuse si le gazon est
mouillé. Soyez toujours bien en équilibre.
Faites attention de ne pas glisser et de ne pas
tomber pour éviter des blessures graves. Si
vous estimez que vous perdez votre équilibre,
lâcher la poignée de commande de la lame
immédiatement et la lame arrêtera de tourner
dans trois secondes.
•Utilisez la tondeuse seulement dans la lumière
du jour ou dans la bonne lumière artificielle.
Marchez, ne courrez pas.
•Arrêtez la lame avant de traverser des allées,
trottoirs ou chemins recouverts de gravier.
•Si la machine commence à vibrer d’une
manière anormale, arrêter le moteur et cher-
chez-en immédiatement la cause. En général,
toute vibration indique un problème.
•Arrêtez le moteur et attendez que la ou la
lame se soit immobilisée avant de détacher le
sac à herbe ou de déboucher la goulotte. La
lame continue à tourner pendant quelques
secondes après que le moteur s’est éteint. Ne
placez jamais aucune partie du corps dans le
secteur de lame avant que vous ne soyez
sûrs que la lame a arrêté de tourner.
•N’utilisez jamais la tondeuse sans avoir
l’abattant de protection arrière, la goulotte
d’éjection, un sac à herbe, la poignée de
commande de la lame ou d’autres dispositifs
de sécurité appropriée, en place et qui
fonctionnent correctement. N’utilisez jamais la
tondeuse avec des dispositifs de sécurité
endommagés. Le non-respect de ces
consignes peuvent causer des blessures
graves.
•Le silencieux et le moteur deviennent très
chauds et peuvent causer des brûlures. Ne
les touchez pas.
•N’utilisez que des accessoires recommandés
par le fabricant de la machine. Le non-respect
de ce consigne peut causer des blessures
graves.
•En cas de situations qui ne sont pas
mentionnées dans cette notice, soyez prudent
et faites preuve de bon sens. Contactez votre
département de service à la clientèles.
UTILISATION SUR UNE PENTE
Les accidents provoqués par tomber et de
glisser, qui se produisent souvent sur des
pentes, peuvent causer des blessures graves.
Travailler sur un terrain en pente demande des
précautions supplémentaires. Si vous ne
sentez pas à l’aise sur la pente, n’y travaillez
pas. Par mesure de sécurité utilisez
l’inclinomètre fourni dans la notice d’utilisation
pour mesurer la pente du terrain avant de
commencer à travailler. Si selon l’inclinomètre,
la pente est supérieure à 15o, n’utilisez pas la
tondeuse pour éviter toute blessure grave.
À FAIRE:
•Travailler parallèlement à la pente, jamais
perpendiculairement, Faites très attention en
changeant de direction sur une pente.
•Faites attention aux trous et ornières. La ma-
chine peut se retourner sur un terrain
accidenté. Des herbes hautes peuvent cacher
des obstacles.
•Vérifier toujours votre équilibre Vous risquez
de glisser et de tomber et de vous blesser
grièvement. Si vous sentez que vous allez
perdre votre équilibre, lâchez immédiatement
la guidon, et la lame arrêtera de tourner dans
trois secondes.
À NE PAS FAIRE:
•Ne tondez pas près d’une falaise ou d’un ta-
lus. Le conducteur peut facilement perdre
l’équilibre.
•Ne tondez pas sur une pente supérieure à 15o
selon l’inclinomètre.
•Ne tondez pas de l’herbe mouillée. La traction
réduite peut provoquer un dérapage.
ENFANT
•Un accident grave risque de se produire si le
conducteur n’est pas toujours vigilant en
présence d’enfants. Les enfants sont souvent
attirés par la machine et la tonte de l’herbe. Ils
ne comprennent pas les dangers. Ne
supposez jamais qu’ils vont rester là où vous
les avez vus.
a) Éloignez les enfants de la zone de travail
et placez-les sous la surveillance d’un
adulte autre que le conducteur de la ma-
chine.
b) Restez vigilant et arrêtez la machine si
des enfants s’approchent de la zone de
travail.
c) Regardez toujours derrière vous et par
terre avant de reculer et en reculant.
d) Faites très attention en approchant
d’angles morts, de buissons, d’autres
objets qui peuvent gêner votre visibilité.
e) Tenir des enfants loin de moteurs chauds
ou tournants. Ils peuvent subir des
brûlures graves d’un silencieux chaud.
•Ne permettez jamais à des enfants de moins
de 14 ans d’utiliser la tondeuse. Des adoles-
cents âgés de 14 ans ou plus doivent lire la
notice d’utilisation, bien comprendre le
fonctionnement de la machine et respecter les
consignes de sécurité. Ils doivent apprendre à
utiliser la machine et s’en servir sous la sur-
veillance étroite d’un adulte.
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ENTRETIEN
MANIPULATION DE L’ESSENCE
•Pour éviter toute blessure ou dégât matériel,
faites très attention en manipulant de
l’essence. Il s’agit d’un produit extrêmement
inflammable et les vapeurs risquent
d’exploser. Vous pouvez être grièvement
blessé si des éclaboussures sur votre peau ou
sur vos vêtements s’enflammaient. Rincez
votre peau et changez immédiatement de
vêtements.
a) Remissez le carburant dans des bidons
homologués seulement.
b) Ne faites jamais le plein dans un véhicule,
ni à l’arrière d’une camionette dont le
plancher est recouvert d’un revêtement
en plastique. Placez toujours les bidons
par terre et loin de votre véhicule avant de
les remplir.
c) Dans le mesure du possible, déchargez
l’équipement motorisé de la remorque et
faites le plein par terre. Si cela n’est pas
possible, faites le plein avec un bidon
plutôt que directement de la pompe à es-
sence.
d) Maintenez le gicleur en contact avec le
bord du réservoir d’essence ou avec
l’ouverture du bidon jusqu’à ce que le
plein soit terminé. N’utilisez pas un gicleur
équipé d’un dispositif de blocage en posi-
tion ouverte.
e) Éteignez toute cigarette ou pipe, tout
cigare ou toute autre chaleur
incandescente.
f) Ne faites jamais le plein à l’intérieur
g) N’enlevez jamais le capuchon d’essence
et n’ajoutez pas d’essence pendant que le
moteur tourne ou s’il est chaud. Laissez le
moteur refroidir pendant au moins deux
minutes avant de faire le plein.
h) Ne faites jamais déborder le réservoir.
Laissez un espace d’un demi-pouce envi-
ron pour permettre l’expension du
carburant.
i) Resserrez bien le capuchon d’essence.
j) En cas de débordement, essuyez toute
éclaboussures de carburant ou d’huile et
enlevez tous les débris imbibés
d’essence.
k) Ne remisez jamais la machine ou les
bidons d’essence à l’intérieur s’ilyaune
flamme, une étincelle (chauffe-eau à gaz,
radiateur, sèche-linge, etc.).
l) Limitez les risques d’incendie en
débarrassant le moteur des brins d’herbe,
feuilles et autres saletés. Essuyez les
éclaboussures de carburant ou d’huile et
enlevez tous les débris imbibés
d’essence.
m) Laissez la machine refroidir pendant au
moins 5 minutes avant de la remiser.
ENTRETIEN GÉNÉRAL:
•Ne faites jamais fonctioner la machine dans
un local clos car les gaz d’échappement du
moteur contiennent du monoxyde de carbone,
un gaz inodore très dangereux.
•Avant de netoyer, de réparer ou d’examiner la
machine, vérifiez que la lame et toutes les
pièces mobiles se sont immobilisées.
Débranchez le fil de la bougie et mettez-le à la
terre contre le moteur-pour empêcher tout
démarrage accidentel.
•Verifiez souvent que la lame et les boulons de
montage du moteur sont bien serrés.
Examinez visuellement la lame pour détecter
toute usure excessive, tout fendillement.
Remplacez-la avec une lame authentique
seulement (du liste de pièces qui se trouve
dans cette notice). «L’emploi de pièces non
conformes aux caractéristiques de
l’équipement d’origine peut causer des perfor-
mances inférieures et réduire la sécurité.»
•La lame est coupante et peut causer des
blessures graves. Enveloppez la lame avec un
chiffon ou portez des gants et faites très atten-
tion en le manipulant.
•Assurez-vous que tous les écrous, boulons et
vis sont bien serrés pour que l’équipement
soit toujours en bon état de marche.
•Ne modifiez jamais les dispositifs de sécurité.
Vérifiez souvent qu’ils fonctionnent bien.
•Si vous heurtez un objet, arrêtez
immédiatement le moteur, débranchez le fil de
la bougie et examinez soigneusement la ma-
chine. Réparez les dégâts éventuels avant de
remettre la machine en marche.
•Les éléments du sac à herbe et le clapet de la
goulotte d’éjection peuvent s’user et être
endommagés et, par conséquent, exposer les
pièces mobiles ou causer la projection de
débris. Par mesure de sécurité, vérifiez
souvent les éléments et remplacez-les
immédiatement avec des pièces authentique
seulement (du liste de pièces qui se trouve
dans cette notice). «L’emploi de pièces non
conformes aux caractéristiques de
l’équipement d’origine peut causer des perfor-
mances inférieures et réduire la sécurité.»
•Ne modifiez pas le réglage du régulateur et ne
laissez pas le moteur s’emballer. Le régulateur
maintient le moteur à son régime maximal de
fonctionnement sans danger.
•Prenez soin des étiquettes d’instructions et
remplacez-les au besoin.
•Respectez les règlements concernant
l’élimination des déchets et liquides qui
risquent de nuire à la nature et à
l’environement. SI-102
1.16.02
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