MTD 11A-020C200 Lawn Mower Owner's Manual

Safe Operation
Practices • Set-Up • Operation
• Maintenance
• Service • Troubleshooting
• Warranty
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Push Mower m Moclel Series 020
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019
PrintedIn USA
FormNo.769-04525
(November10,2008)
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ToTheOwner
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recommended
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result in personal injury or property damage.
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Table of Contents
Safe Operation
Practices ........................................
3
Service .....................................................................
16
Assembly & Set-Up ..................................................
Controls & Features ................................................
9
13
Troubleshooting
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Illustrated Parts List ...............................................
17
18
Operation
14
Warranty
20
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Maintenance
&Adjustment.
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15
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importantSafeOperationPractices
WARNING:
This symbol
could endanger
all instructions
points out important
the personal
safety and/or
in this manual
with these instructions
before
property
attempting
may result in personal
When you see this symbol.
safety instructions
of yourself
to operate
which,
if not followed,
and others.
this machine.
Read and follow
Failure to comply
injury.
HEED ITS WARNING!
CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION
65
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive
,A
WARNING:
Battery
compounds,
harm.
posts, terminals,
chemicals
known
and related
to the State of California
this manual.
operator
was built to be operated
As with any type of power
result in serious injury
equipment,
objects.
6.
operation.
Keep this manual
reference
3.
This machine
Therefore,
personal
and the proper
use
exercise extreme
has been designed
caution
to perform
8.
at all
fingers,
hands,
could
inspect the area where the equipment
is to be
which
one job:
Plan your mowing
by an adult.
should
who are familiar
be allowed
material
to use this
or a thrown
zone behind
to ricochet
object
back
injury,
handles and keep children,
and pets at least 75 feet from
Stop machine
if anyone
mower
enters area.
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during
operation and while performing
an adjustment
or repair
your eyes. Thrown
objects
which
ricochet
can
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
operate
weight
11.
against a wall or obstruction,
To help avoid blade contact
helpers
of material
and the like. Also,
material
cause serious injury
with these
can cause serious
to avoid discharge
bystanders
which may cause discharged
toward the operator.
to protect
10.
individuals
pattern
roads, sidewalks,
while it is in operation.
9.
over or picked up
objects
injury.
bystanders,
purpose.
could be tripped
by the blade. Thrown
stay in operator
the instructions
and safe operation practices in this manual
and on the machine and should be trained and supervised
rules of safe operation
machine.
of amputating
safety instructions
objects,
and thrown
toward
Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this
machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand
Only responsible
Thoroughly
foreign
7.
piece of power equipment,
to mow grass. Do not use it for any other
5.
or error on the part of the
the following
avoid discharging
Be completely
familiar with the controls
of this machine before operating
it.
is a precision
in a safe
and for ordering
2.
times. This machine
in
used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other
place for future and regular
replacement
parts
not a plaything.
is capable
practices
or death.
Read this operator's manual carefully in its entirety before
attempting
to assemble this machine. Read, understand,
and follow all instructions
on the machine and in the
before
to the safe operation
carelessness
Failure to observe
GeneralOperation
4.
lead and lead
to cause cancer and reproductive
according
can result in serious injury. This machine
toes and feet and throwing
manuals)
contain
harm. Wash hands after handling.
DANGER: This machine
1.
accessories
this machine
shoes are recommended.
or light-
(e.g. canvas) shoes.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating
cutting
Never
in bare feet, sandals, slippery
deck. Contact
hands, toes and feet.
parts or under the
with blade can amputate
fingers,
12. Amissing
ordamaged
discharge
cover
cancause
blade
contact
orthrown
object
injuries.
13. Many
injuries
occur
asaresult
ofthemower
beingpulled
overthefootduring
afallcaused
byslipping
ortripping.
Donotholdontothemower
ifyouarefalling;
release
the
handle
immediately.
14. Never
pullthemower
back
toward
youwhileyouare
walking.
Ifyoumustback
themower
away
fromawallor
obstruction
firstlookdownandbehind
toavoid
tripping
andthenfollowthese
steps:
a. Stepback
frommower
tofullyextend
yourarms.
b. Besureyouarewellbalanced
withsure
footing.
c. Pullthemower
backslowly,
nomore
thanhalfway
toward
you.
d. Repeat
these
steps
asneeded.
15.
Do not operate
alcohol
16.
while
under the influence
while
The blade control
starting
handle
to bypass its operation.
inoperative
mechanism
(kickback)
28.
injury
through
If you feel you are losing your footing,
blade control handle immediately
rotating within three seconds.
Mow only in daylight
run.
20.
Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
21.
If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
23.
Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge
cover, grass catcher, blade control handle or other safety
protective devices in place and working. Never operate
mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so can
result in personal injury.
24.
Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do
not touch.
25.
Never attempt
adjustment
26.
to make a wheel or cutting
while
height
the engine is running.
the manufacturer.
made for this machine
Failure to do so can result in personal
injury.
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Mow across
extreme
Watch
the face of slopes;
caution
SECTION 2 --
IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION
PRACTICES
when
for holes,
which can cause
obstacles.
never
changing
ruts, rocks,
by
on a sloped or
serious personal
up and down.
direction
hidden
Exercise
on slopes.
objects,
or bumps
you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide
Always be sure of your footing.
A slip and fall can cause
injury. If you feel you are losing your
handle immediately
three (3) seconds.
and
Do Not:
1.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you
could lose your footing or balance.
2.
Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on
the slope gauge.
3.
Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause
slipping.
Children
Tragic accidents
presence
can occur if the operator
of children.
and the mowing
They do not understand
Never assume that children
1.
Keep children
is not alert to the
Children are often attracted
activity.
to the mower
the dangers.
will remain where you last saw them.
out of the mowing
care of a responsible
area and under watchful
adult other than the operator.
2.
Be alert and turn mower
3.
Before and while moving
down for small children.
4.
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.
5.
Keep children away from hot or running
suffer burns from a hot muffler.
6.
Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this
machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand
the instructions
Only use parts and accessories
this machine
Do:
light. Walk, never
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 blade control is released.
Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you
are sure the blade has stopped rotating.
which
on slopes requires extra
balance, release the blade control
the blade will stop rotating within
release the
in this manual,
hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees, do not mow it.
3.
19.
22.
are not covered
measure slopes before operating
and the blade will stop
or good artificial
occur which
faster than
bruises or sprains
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
handle
Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be sure of
your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal
injury.
If situations
can result in severe injury. Operation
must operate easily in both directions and automatically
return to the disengaged
position when released.
18.
of starter cord
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents,
is a safety device. Never attempt
blade. The blade control
Rapid retraction
will pull hand and arm toward engine
Slope Operation
2.
and may result in personal
pull cord slowly until resistance
use care and good judgement.
Contact Customer Support
for assistance or the name of the nearest service dealer.
Doing so makes the safety device
with the rotating
engine,
you can let go. Broken bones, fractures,
could result.
on machines
engine.
When starting
is felt, then pull rapidly.
1.
Do not engage the self-propelled
contact
of
or drugs.
so equipped
17.
the mower
27.
off if a child enters the area.
backwards,
and safe operation
and on the machine
adult.
and be trained
look behind and
engines.
practices
They can
in this manual
and supervised
by an
Service
3.
Check the blade and engine
intervals
To avoid personal
care in handling
injury
or property
damage
gasoline. Gasoline
is extremely
can ignite. Wash your skin and change
flammable
clothes
original
3.
Use only an approved
Never fill containers
gasoline
container.
inside a vehicle
4.
Remove gas-powered
equipment
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight
equipment
7.
trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,
then refuel such equipment
on a trailer with a portable
container,
5.
rather than from a gasoline
Keep the nozzle in contact
container
opening
at all times
not use a nozzle lock-open
6.
Extinguish
of ignition.
all cigarettes,
dispenser
until fueling
below
of filler neck to provide
bottom
no more than I inch
heater, furnace,
or fuel container
clothes dryer or other
To reduce fire hazard, keep machine
or other debris build-up.
near an open
discharge
cover, and trail shield
could expose
to be thrown.
check components
For safety
and replace
do not meet the original
equipment
performance
specifications
and compromise
gas appliances.
11.
Clean up oil or fuel spillage
to cool at least 5 minutes
before
and
storing.
Engine exhaust
contains
carbon
monoxide,
area.
an odorless
Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings
repairing,
blade and all moving
spark plug wire and ground
starting.
or inspecting,
parts have stopped.
make certain the
Disconnect
or over-speed
safe
frequently
12.
Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
13.
Maintain
or replace
safety and instruction
for cracks
labels, as
14.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper
disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment.
15.
According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission
(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA),
this product
has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years,
At the end of the Average Useful
inspected
annually
the
against the engine to prevent
by an authorized
service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety
systems are working properly and not worn excessively.
Failure to do so can result in accidents,
gas.
Before cleaning,
unintended
or in a poorly ventilated
setting
the maximum
speed of the engine.
Life have the machine
indoors
governor
controls
or 140 hours of operation.
Never run an engine
and deadly
the engine's
The governor
or leaks. Replace if necessary.
free of grass, leaves,
any fuel soaked debris.
machine
Do not change
necessary.
GeneralService:
2.
frequently
the engine.
securely.
engine.
Never store the machine
10.
flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space
I.
components,
parts or allow objects
operating
If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment.
Move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before
Allow
height
the engine is running.
may lead to improper
for fuel expansion.
1I.
14.
Repair the
the mower.
safety!"
fuel tank. Filltankto
remove
for any damage.
and operating
to make a wheel or cutting
while
Grass catcher
which
before
Replace gasoline cap and tighten
13.
Never attempt
starting
immediately
with original equipment
manufacturer's
(O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. "Use of parts
is hot or
I0.
12.
inspect the mower
before
protection,
vapors will
Allow engine to cool at least two minutes
Never overfill
starting
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect
the spark plug wire and ground against the engine.
moving
Never remove gas cap or add fuel while engine
with safety devices. Check their proper
are subject to wear and damage which
cigars, pipes and other sources
because flammable
to be sure the
condition.
regularly.
adjustment
9.
8.
9.
8.
Do
device.
Never fuel machine indoors
accumulate in the area.
running.
refueling.
Never tamper
damage
nozzle.
is complete.
7.
is in safe working
Thoroughly
with the rim of the fuel tank or
may lead to improper
safety!"
5.
operation
from the truck or
specifications
and compromise
Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or
wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
6.
on the
blade
4.
or on a truck or trailer
bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers
ground away from your vehicle before filling.
equipment
performance
immediately.
2.
inspect
Replace blade with
the original equipment
manufacture's
(O.E.M.) blade only,
listed in this manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the
use extreme
and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can
occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes,
which
bolts at frequent
Also, visually
for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn)
SafeHandling Of Gas01ine:
I.
mounting
for proper tightness.
injuries
or death
Donot modify engine
To avoid serious injury
or death, do not modify
engine
in any
way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway
engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper
with factory
setting
SECTION
of engine
2 --
governor.
IMPORTANT
SAFE
OPERATION
PRACTICES
S
SparkArrestor
Notice Regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal
EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment)
are certified
to operate
may include
the following
Modification
(EM), Oxidizing
Injection
on regular
emission
unleaded
control
gasoline,
and
internal combustion
engine and should not be used
machine isforest-covered,
equipped with brush
an
on ARNING:
or near anyThis
unimproved
covered or grass-covered
land unless the engine's
_1
systems: Engine
Catalyst (OC), Secondary
Air
(SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.
exhaust
system is equipped
meeting
applicable
with a spark arrester
local or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrester is used, it should
effective
working
order by the operator.
the above is required
be maintained
by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws.
Federal laws apply
on federal
lands.
A spark attester for the muffler is available through your
nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service
department,
6
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SECTION 2 --
IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION
PRACTICES
RO. Box 361131 Cleveland,
in
In the State of California
Ohio 44136-0019.
Safety Symbols
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear
machine before attempting
to assemble and operate.
on this product.
Read, understand,
and follow
all instructions
on the
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand,
assemble
and follow
all instructions
in the manual(s) before
attempting
to
and operate
DANGER -- ROTATING BLADES
To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate
or grass catcher is in its proper place. If damaged,
unless discharge
cover
replace immediately.
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Do not mow
when
children
or others
are around.
IRFS
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DANGER--
HAND/FOOT
CUT
Keep hands and feet away from rotating
parts.
DANGER -- THROWN DEBRIS
Remove objects
that can be thrown
by the blade in any direction.
Wear safety glasses.
DANGER -- SLOPES
Use extra caution
,_
on slopes. Do not mow slopes greater than 15°.
Allow
the engine to cool atFLAMMABLE
least two minutes
WARNING--GASOLINEIS
_
WARNING--
CARBON MONOXIDE
Never run an engine indoors
monoxide,
or in a poorly ventilated
follow
Ii_
and muffler
the warnings
WARNING:
and instructions
area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
an odorless and deadly gas.
WARNING-HOT SURFACE
Engine parts, especially the muffler,
__\_%._
before refueling.
become extremely
hot during
operation.
Allow engine
to cool before touching.
in this manual and on the machine.
Your Responsibility--Restrict
the use
of this INSTRUCTIONS!
power machine to persons
SAVE
THESE
SECTION 2 --
who read, understand
IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION
and
PRACTICES
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WARNING:
Do not operate
(a rise of approximately
mowers
up and down
up and down
slopes.
your lawn mower
on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees
2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding
mower
could overturn
slopes, never across the face of slopes. Operate
walk-behind
and cause serious injury. Operate
mowers
riding
across the face of slopes, never
3
Assembly& Set-Up
Contents of Carton
One Lawn Mower
One Lawn Mower
One Hardware
Four Wheels
One Upper & Lower Handle
One Chute Deflector
One Bottle
Pack
One Blade Control
Operator's
Manual
One Engine Operator's
ffardware Pack
Group1
Qty. 2
Qty. 2
k--
Group2
_--
Qty. 2
_
Qty. 2
Qty. 4
--
Qty. 4
Group3
Qty. 4
Qty. 4
Group4
Qty. 2
Group5
\-_
]
Qty.
Qty. 1
Group6
_
Qty.
1
1
of Oil
Manual
3.
Assembly
Secure the lower handle to the deck using the hex screws,
shoulder
screws, and flange
lock nuts. See Fig. 3-2.
NOTE:This lawn mower is shipped without gasoline or oil in
the engine. Fill up the gasoline and oil as instructed in the
accompanying
engine manual
BEFORE operating
your mower.
Chute Deflector
FlangeLock Nut
NOTE: Use the hardware
following
steps.
1.
2.
in Group
to complete
Align the holes on the chute deflector
holes on the deck surface.
Insert carriage
screws up through
the underside
the chute deflector.
Shoulde
Screw
with the
corresponding
deck and through
the
of the
See Fig. 3-1.
\
He× Screw
Figure 3-2
UpperHandle
1,
Place the upper handle in position over the lower
keeping the blade control handle facing up.
2,
Secure the upper
carriage
Carriage
Screw ..................
handle to the lower
handle
handle using the
bolts and lock nuts from Group 4 of the hardware
pack. See Fig, 3-3,
J
Figure 3-1
3,
Secure each screw with a washer and lock nut.
Handles
NOTE: Use the hardware
following
steps.
in Groups 2 and 4 to complete
the
Carriage
Bolt
\
\
\
Lower Handle
1,
2,
Lift the rear of the deck and place it on a block of wood
secure it.
\
to
"Flange
Lock Nut
Place the lower handle over the deck and align the holes on
the deck with the corresponding
holes on the handle.
Figure
'°1
SECTION
3 --
ASSEMBLY&
SET-UP
3-3
F
Wheels
ht
NOTE: Use the hardware
in Group 3 to complete
the following
ld
steps.
The holes in the deck provide
three cutting
corresponding
holes when attaching
lowest
position,
cutting
assemble
on the deck). Refer to the Cutting
more information.
1.
heights.
all four wheels
Use
(i.e. for the
each wheel at the highest
Height Adjustment
hole
section for
Secure each wheel to the deck as shown in Fig. 3-4.
Wheel
Lock
Nut
J
Figure
3_
3=5
Check to confirm that the blade control
against the upper handle.
pivots freely
Control Cable
Unwrap the control cable from the engine and route it
under the lower handle.
Washer
Z Fitting
1.
Figure 3-4
NOTE:The cupped
against the deck.
side of each washer
To make it easier to attach the Z fitting,
temporarily
the left side of the blade control as shown
should
remove
in Fig. 3-6.
be pressed
BladeControl
NOTE: If the blade control
is secured and in place on the upper
handle, you may skip the following
three steps. If, however, the
blade control became displaced either during shipping or during
assembly,
1.
reattach
Insert the curved end of the blade control
hole located
3-5.
2_
\\
\
it as follows:
on the right side of the upper
into the center
/
Z=Fitting
handle. See Fig.
Gently squeeze the blade control inward and insert the
straight end into the lower hole located on the left side of
the upper handle.
See Fig. 3-5.
Figure 3-6
2.
Hook the Z end of the brake cable into the control
inside to outside.
3.
from the
See Fig. 3-6.
Reattach the left side of the blade control.
SECTION3 -- ASSEMBLY
& SET-UP
11
1.
SecuringControl Cable
NOTE: Use the hardware
in Group 6 to complete
the following
steps.
1.
properly
to
Loop the rope through
controls
4.
Tighten
inoperative.
inside the snap fitting
the eye bolt. See Fig. 3-8.
the eye bolt to the handle using the lock nut. DO
NOT overtighten.
into the hole
handle, as shown
See Fig. 3-8.
engine.
3.
on the left side of the upper
handle and loosely thread
With the spark plug wire disconnected
and grounded,
depress the blade control and pull the rope out of the
avoid contact with all sharp edges and hot surfaces.
Such contacts damage the cable and render the
Press the stud found
found
The cable must be routed
the eye bolt to the upper
the lock nut on to secure it. Do NOT tighten.
2.
WARNING:
Attach
in
Adjustments
Figure 3- 7.
Cutting Height
1.
Remove the carriage
bolts and related
hardware
from the
wheels. See Fig. 3-9.
f
_Stu//d
inside
•
Snap Fitting
Snap
.......
Fitting
Upper
Handle
Medium
\
High
Figure 3=7
2.
Secure the cable to the lower left handle with a cable tie.
Trim off the extra length
of the cable tie.
Figure
Starter Rope
2.
NOTE: Use the hardware
in Group 5 to complete
the following
steps.
3=9
Reattach the wheels with carriage bolts at another hole.
Remember to attach ALL wheels at the same relative
position
to ensure an even cut. Refer to instructions
Attaching
The Wheels earlier in this section.
for
For a higher
Flange
cutting
height, use the lower hole on the deck. For a lower
Lock
cutting
height, use the upper
_
hole.
Set-Up
Gasand Oil Fill-Up
Refer to the separate engine owner's
engine information.
Eye Bolt
1.
Add oil provided
of the box.
before
manual
starting
for additional
unit for the first time out
Service the engine with gasoline as instructed
separate engine
owner's
WARNING:
in the
manual.
Use extreme
care when
handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors
or while
Extinguish
the engine
cigarettes,
sources of ignition.
Figure 3=8
12
I
SECTION
3 -- ASSEMBLY
& SET-UP
is hot or running.
cigars, pipes and any other
4
Controls
and Features
Recoil Starter
J
Figure 4-1
8lade Control
RecoilStarter
The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower.
Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the
The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand
behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.
unit. Release it to stop engine and blade.
_
Never
attempt This
to bypass
its operations.
ARNING:
blade control
is a safety device.
13
Operation
Starting Engine
WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator
is standing near the lawn mower while starting
engine or operating mower. Never run engine
indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and
loose clothing away from any moving parts on
engine and lawn mower.
1.
When starting the engine for the first time, push primer (if
equipped) five times. For all future starts, push the primer
three times. Wait about two seconds between each push.
See Fig. 5-1. Do not prime to restart a warm engine.
2.
Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade control
against upper handle.
3.
Holding these two handles together firmly, grasp recoil
starter handle and pull rope out with a rapid, continuous,
full arm stroke. See Figure 5-1. Keeping a firm grip on the
starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly. Repeat until
engine cranks. Let the rope rewind each time slowly.
Figure 5-1
Stopping Engine
WARNING:
1.
result in foreign
Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
The operation
objects
of any lawn mower can
being thrown
into the eyes,
which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear
safety glasses while operating the mower, or while
before performing
any
work
on to
thestop
mower
or to
WARNING:
Wait for
the
blade
completely
remove the mulching baffle (if equipped).
i_
performing
WARNING:
engine.
UsingYourlawn Mower
any adjustments
or repairs on it.
If you strike a foreign
object,
stop the
Remove wire from the spark plug,
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects
thoroughly
inspect mower for any damage, and
repair damage before restarting and operating.
which
Extensive vibration
could damage
be accidently
thrown
serious personal
lawn mower
by the mower
or engine.
Such objects could
in any direction
injury to the operator
and others.
and cause
of mower
during
indication
of damage. The unit should
inspected
and repaired.
operation
is an
be promptly
Maintenance& Adjustments
DeckCare
Maintenance
Clean underside
General Recommendations
Always observe
maintenance.
The warranty
build-up
safety rules when
performing
any
of engine-governed
2.
should
3.
and make sure these are
Always stop engine,
against engine
any type of maintenance
disconnect
before
Lubricate
spark
2.
4.
pivot points
on the blade control
Lubricate
the wheels
at least once
must operate
freely in
at least once a season with light oil (or
motor oil). If wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate
surface of the axle bolt and inner surface of the wheel with
light oil. See Fig. 6-1.
3.
Scrape and clean the underside
schedule
Put the mower
and instruction
engine
manual
for engine
for lubrication
lubrication.
Do not use a pressure washer
or garden
hose
back on its wheels on the ground.
Ifyou
had put plastic under the gas cap earlier, make sure to
remove it now.
Engine Care
A list of key engine
performance
accompanying
Maintain
Follow the accompanying
of the deck with a suitable
serviceability.
on your machine.
a season with light oil. This control
both directions. See Fig. 6-1.
firmly.
to clean your unit. These may cause damage to the engine.
The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce
performing
Lubrication
1.
Keep the side
up. Hold mower
and do not leave the mower tipped for
WARNING:
tip can
the drain
mowerintomore
° in
any length of Never
time. Oil
the than
upper90 part
of the engine causing a starting problem.
IMPORTANT:
plug, and ground
facing
tool. Do not spray with water.
tight.
WARNING:
lawn
any direction
be checked at least once each
check all fasteners
so that it rests on the housing.
with the air cleaner
_ll
All adjustments
season.
spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from
or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.
Tip mower
speed will void engine
wa rra nty.
Periodically
Disconnect
mower
does not cover items that
have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain
the lawn mower as instructed
here.
Changing
deck after each use to prevent
or other debris. Follow steps below
for this job.
1.
on this lawn mower
of the mower
of grass clippings
maintenance
by the mower
jobs required
for good
is given below. Follow the
engine manual
for a detailed
oil level as instructed
list and instructions.
in engine
manual.
Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal
Clean every few hours under extremely
conditions.
dusty conditions.
Poor engine performance
and flooding usually indicates
that the air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air
cleaner, refer to the engine
manual.
Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season. Spark
plug replacement is recommended
at the start of each
mowing season. Check engine manual for correct plug
type and gap specifications.
Clean engine
regularly
with a cloth or brush. Keep the
top of the engine clean to permit
proper air circulation.
Remove all grass, dirt, and combustible
a rea.
debris from muffler
Figure 6-1
15
7
Service
Blade Care
WARNING:
sharpening
When removing
or replacement,
the cutting
protect
blade for
your hands with
a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the
blade.
Periodically
inspect the blade adapter
strike a foreign object. Replace when
below for blade service.
1.
for cracks, especially
necessary.
5.
if you
the engine
part number)
Remove the bolt and the blade bell support
which
operating
See
faces the ground
position.
and the inner surface
of
when the mower
is in the
Make sure that the blade is aligned
seated on the blade adapter
Place blade bell support on the blade. Align notches
blade bell support with small holes in blade.
7.
Replace hex bolt and tighten
rain., 600 in. Ibs. max.
Fig. 7-1.
To ensure safe operation
blade bolt for correct
and
flanges.
6.
hold the
to the engine crankshaft.
crankshaft
with light oil. Slide the blade adapter
onto the engine crankshaft. Place the blade on the adapter
such that the side of the blade marked "Bottom" (or with
Disconnect spark plug boot from spark plug. Turn mower
on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor
blade and the blade adapter
Lubricate
the blade adapter
Follow the steps
are facing up.
2.
excessive vibration
when rotating at high speeds. It
ARNING:
An unbalanced
will cause
may
cause damage
to mower blade
and could
break
causing personal injury.
_
hex bolt to torque:
of your mower,
periodically
on the
450 in. Ibs.
check the
torque.
Off-SeasonStorage
The following
steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower
for storage.
Clean and lubricate mower
lubrication
instructions.
thoroughly
Do not use a pressure washer or garden
unit.
..........
Coat mower's
cutting
as described
in the
hose to clean your
blade with chassis grease to prevent
rusting.
Refer to engine
instructions.
manual
for correct engine storage
Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
When storing
ventilated
rust-proof
Figure 7-1
equipment,
3.
Remove blade and adapter
7-1.
from the crankshaft.
See Fig.
4.
Remove blade from the adapter for testing balance.
Balance the blade on a round shaft screwdriver to check.
Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly.
When sharpening
the blade, follow
grind. Grind each cutting
balanced.
the original
edge equally
angle of
to keep the blade
mower
any type of power equipment
in a poorly
or metal storage shed, care should be taken to
the equipment.
Using a light oil or silicone, coat the
especially
before storage.
cables and all moving
parts of your lawn
Troubleshooting
Problem
Engine Fails to start
Cause
1.
Remedy
1. Engage blade control.
Blade control disengaged.
2. Spark plug boot disconnected.
2. Connect wire to spark boot.
3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.
3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.
4. Engine not primed (if equipped
with primer).
4. Prime engine as instructed
in the Operation
section.
5. Faulty spark plug.
5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
6. Blocked
6. Clean fuel line.
7. Engine
fuel line.
7. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not
flooded.
prime.
8. Fuel valve (if equipped)
9.
Engine runs erratic
Engine not choked
closed.
(if equipped
8. Open fuel valve. See engine manual.
with choke).
9. Choke engine. See engine
manual.
1. Spark plug boot loose.
1. Connect and tighten
2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.
2. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh
spark plug boot.
gasoline.
3. Ventin
3. Clear vent.
gas cap plugged.
4. Water or dirt in fuel system.
5,
Dirty air cleaner.
6. Unit running
applied.
Engine overheats
Occasional skips
(hesitates) at
4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
5. Refer to engine manual.
with CHOKE (if equipped)
6. Push CHOKE knob in.
1. Engine oil level low.
1. Fill crankcase with proper od.
2. Air flow restricted.
2. Clean area around
1. Spark plug gap too close.
1. Adjust gap to .030".
1. Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap too wide.
1. Reset gap to .030" or replace
2. Dirty air cleaner.
2. Refer to engine
1. Cutting
1. Tighten
and on top of engine.
high speed
Idles poorly
Excessive Vibration
blade loose or unbalanced.
2. Bent cutting
Mower
will not
blade
manual.
and adapter.
2. See an authorized
blade.
spark plug.
service
Balance
blade.
dealer.
1. Wet grass.
1. Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until
later to cut.
2. Excessively high grass.
2.
mulch grass
Mow once at a high cutting
height, then
mow again at desired height or make a
narrower cutting path.
3. Dull blade.
Uneven cut
1. Wheels not positioned
3. Sharpen or replace blade.
correctly.
1. Place all four wheels in same height
(if equipped
2. Dull blade.
with individual
posttion
height adjusters).
2. Sharpen or replace blade.
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ModelSeries020
Ref,
I
Part
Number
Description
1
710-0654A
Hex Ind. Washer Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0
2
787-01602-0638
Cutting
Deck, 20" - Red
787-01602-0709
Cutting
Deck, 20" - Green
3
749-04037
Lower Handle
4
749-1092A-0637
Upper Handle
5
747-1161A-0637
Control
6
731-0872B
Rear Flap
7
17098P
Hinge Clip
8
710-1044
Screw, 3/8-24 x 1.5"
9
736-0524B
Blade Bell Support
IO
748-0376C
Blade Adapter
II
942-0640
Cutting
12
731-0064
Discharge
13
710-0932
Carriage Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.0"
14
736-0173
Flat Washer
15
710-3008
Hex Screw, 5/16-18 x .75"
16
712-04063
Flange Lock Nut, 5/16-18
17
710-1205
Eye Bolt
18
710-0262
Carriage
19
753-0588
Blade Adapter
20
712-04064
Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20
21
734-04063
Wheel, 7" Star-Dia., Oys. Gray
22
938-0533
Shoulder
23
736-0105
Bell Washer
24
712-04065
Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16
25
725-0157
Cable Tie
26
746-0957
Control
27
938-04033
Shoulder
Handle (Bail)
Blade
Chute
Bolt, 5/16-18 x 1.5"
Kit (Incl. Ref. 8-10)
Screw, .498 x 1.635
Cable
Screw, 5/16-18 x.428"
19
MANUFACTURER'S
LiMiTED WARRANTY
The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with
respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States
and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited
with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canadaand/
or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "MTD").
"MTD" warrants this product (excluding its Normal Wear Parts and
Attachments as described below) against defects in material and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year commencing on the date
of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of
charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been
operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator's Manual
furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse,
abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance,
alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of other
peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or use
of any part, accessory or attachment not approved by MTD for use
with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as
to any resulting damage.
Normal Wear Parts are warranted to be free from defects in material
and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of
purchase. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items
such as: batteries, belts, blades, blade adapters, tines, grass bags,
wheels, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, friction
wheels, shave plates, auger spiral rubber and tires.
Attachments-- MTD warrants attachments for this product against
defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year,
commencing on the date of the attachment's original purchase or
lease. Attachments include, but are not limited to items such as:
grass collectors and mulch kits.
HOWTO OBTAINSERVICE:Warranty service is available, WITH
PROOFOF PURCHASE,through your local authorized service dealer.
To locate the dealer in your area:
In the U.S.A.
Check your Yellow Pages, or contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,
Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-800-800-7310, 1-330-2204683 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdproducts.com.
In Canada
Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G4J1, or call 1-800668-1238 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdcanada.com.
This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following
cases:
a. The engine or component parts thereof. These items may carry a
separate manufacturer's warranty. Referto applicable manufacturer's warranty for terms and conditions.
b. Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders havea separate oneyear warranty.
FOR
c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade
sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,
deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish
due to use or exposure.
d. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service
dealer.
e. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported
outside of the United States and/or Canada, and their respective
possessions and territories, except those sold through MTD's
authorized channels of export distribution.
f. Replacement parts that are not genuine MTD parts.
g. Transportation charges and service calls.
h. MTD does not warrant this product for commercial use.
No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of
merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies after
the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the
parts as identified. No other express warranty, whether written or
oral, except as mentioned above, given by any person or entity,
including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall
bind MTD. Duringthe period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy
is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above.
The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and
exclusive remedy arising from the sale. MTD shall not be liable
for incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without
limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn
care services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a
warranted product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply
to you.
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of
the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration of safety features of
the product shall void this warranty. You assume the risk and liability
for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others
and their property arising out of the misuse or inability to use the
product.
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the
original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a
gift.
HOWSTATELAW RELATESTO THIS WARRANTY: This limited
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
IMPORTANT: Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to
obtain warranty coverage.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136=0019; Phone: 1=800=800=7310, 1=330=220=4683
MTD Canada Limited = KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone 1=800=668=1238
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