MTD 11A-41M9001 Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty

Push Mower m Model 41M9

PrintedIn USA

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019

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(January1, 2010)

ToTheOwner

ThankYou

Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by MTD.

It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained.

Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment.

It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine.

Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times.

Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage.

All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product information available at the time of printing.

Review this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine, its features and operation.

Please be aware that this Operator's

Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models.

Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models.

We reserve the right to change product specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone your local authorized MTD service dealer or contact us directly.

MTD's Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can be found on this page. We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times.

Throughout this ma nual, all references to right and left side of the machine are observed from the operating position

RecordProductinformation

Before setting up and operating your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and record the information in the provided area to the right. You can locate the model plate by standing at the operator's position and looking down at the rear of the deck. This information will be necessary, should you seek technical support via our web site, Customer

Support Department, or with a local authorized service dealer.

MODEL NUMBER

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Please do NOTreturn

If you have difficulty the machine assembling to the retailer or dealer without this product or have any questions first contacting regarding

the Customer Support Department.

the controls, this machine, you can seek help from the experts.

Choose from the options below: operation, or maintenance of

Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com

Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683

Write us at MTD LLC • RO. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019

importantSafeOperationPractices

WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, 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!

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 harm.

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices 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 fingers, hands, toes and feet and throwing objects.

Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

GeneralOperation

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 manual(s) before operation.

Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.

Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating it.

This machine is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything.

Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. This machine has been designed to perform one job: to mow grass. Do not use it for any other purpose.

Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine.

Children 14 and over should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and should be trained and supervised by an adult.

Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use this machine.

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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 discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction, which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.

To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, stay in operator zone behind handles and keep children, bystanders, helpers and pets at least 75 feet from mower while it is in operation.

Stop machine if anyone enters area.

Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles 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 lightweight (e.g. canvas) shoes.

Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with blade can amputate fingers, hands, toes and feet.

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When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.

Rapid retraction of starter cord

(kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.

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If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement.

Contact Customer Support for assistance or the name of the nearest service dealer.

Slope Operation

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Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which can result in severe injury. 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 machine on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees, do not mow it.

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Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Do not engage the self-propelled so equipped while starting engine.

mechanism on machines

The blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation.

Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating blade. The blade control must operate easily in both directions and automatically to the disengaged position when released.

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Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always 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 rotating within three seconds.

and the blade will stop

Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Walk, never run.

Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.

If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally 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 blade control is released.

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 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.

Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.

Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running.

Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer.

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Failure to do so can result in personal

Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.

Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

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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 three (3) seconds.

Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, 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 remain where you last saw them.

Keep children out of the mowing area and under watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.

Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.

Before and while moving down for small children.

backwards, look behind and

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.

Keep children away from hot or running engines.

They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.

Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine.

Children 14 and over should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and be trained and supervised by an adult.

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Service

SafeHandling Of Gas01ine:

To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline.

Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.

Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes, which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.

Use only an approved gasoline container.

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.

Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground.

If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

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.

Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.

Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area.

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Never remove gas cap or add fuel while engine is hot or running.

Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.

Never overfill fuel tank. Filltankto no more than I inch below bottom of filler neck to provide for fuel expansion.

Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.

If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment.

Move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting engine.

Never store the machine or fuel container near an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.

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.

Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.

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GeneralService:

Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.

Engine exhaust contains carbon 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 prevent unintended starting.

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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 manufacture's (O.E.M.) blade only, listed in this manual.

"Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications performance and compromise may lead to improper safety!"

Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade 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 condition.

Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine.

Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.

Repair the damage before starting and operating the mower.

Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running.

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 components 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 performance and compromise safety!"

Do not change the engine's governor setting or over-speed the engine.

The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.

Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.

Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.

Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

Observe proper disposal laws and regulations.

Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment.

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, or 140 hours of operation.

At the end of the Average Useful

Life have the machine inspected annually 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, 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 of engine governor.

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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 on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include the following emission control systems: Engine

Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air

Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.

SparkArrestor

i_ll internal combustion engine and should not be used

WARNING: This machine is equipped with an on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).

Ira spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the State of California the above is required 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, RO. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

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Safety Symbols

This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product.

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate.

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Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting assemble and operate to

DANGER -- ROTATING BLADES

To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in its proper place. If damaged, replace immediately.

Do not mow when children or others are around.

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°.

WARNING--GASOLINEIS FLAMMABLE before refueling.

WARNING-CARBON MONOXIDE

Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

WARNING-HOT SURFACE

Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation.

Allow engine and muffler to cool before touching.

Ii_ follow the warnings and instructions

WARNING: Your Responsibility--Restrict in this manual and on the machine.

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WARNING: Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes.

Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees

(a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).

A riding mower could overturn and cause 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.

Assembly& Set-Up

Contents of Carton

One Lawn Mower

One Grass Catcher

One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual

One Hardware Pack

One Bottle of Oil

Assembly

NOTE:This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine.

Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying manual BEFORE operating your mower.

engine

Handle

Remove any packing material which may be between upper and lower handles.

Pull up and back on upper handle as shown in Fig.

3-1. Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mounting brackets.

Do not crimp cable while lifting the handle up.

Insert a carriage bolt found in the manual bag into the upper hole on the handle mounting bracket.

Secure with one plastic wing nut, also included in the manual bag.

Repeat on other side with remaining hardware.

See Fig. 3-2.

Handle Hardware

Wing Nuts (2)

Figure 3-2

Figure 3-1 b.

Tighten star knobs to secure upper handle to lower handle.

Make sure that each carriage bolt is seated properly in the handle.

The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper handle.

See Fig. 3-3. Loosen the wing nut which secures the rope guide.

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GrassCatcher

Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher. Make certain bag is turned right side out before assembling

(warning label will be on the outside).

Place bag over fra me so that its black plastic side is at the bottom.

Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the frame. See Fig. 3-5. All the plastic channels except center top of bag attach from outside of bag.

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Hold blade control against upper handle.

Pull starter rope out of the engine.

Release blade control.

Slip starter rope into rope guide.

Tighten wing nut.

Insert post on cable tie into hole provided on the lower handle.

Pull cable tie tight and trim excess. See Fig. 3-4.

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Attach center top of bag from inside of bag.

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SET-UP

Follow the steps below to attach the grass catcher: a.

Lift rear discharge door. See Fig. 3-6.

Adjustments

Each wheel has a height adjustment height of the mower.

Depress height adjustment lever to change lever towards wheel.

the cutting

Slide lever to desired position for a change in cutting height.

See Fig. 3-7.

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Place grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher.

To remove grass catcher, lift rear discharge door on the mower.

Lift grass catcher up and out, off of the pivot rod. Release rear discharge door to allow it to close rear opening of mower.

WARNING: Never operate mower unless the hooks on the grass catcher are firmly seated on the pivot rod and the rear discharge door rests firmly against top of the grass catcher.

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Release lever towards deck.

IMPORTANT:All wheels must be placed in the same relative position.

For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment lever to a higher position.

This will stop scalping of grass.

Gasand Oil Fill-Up

Refer to the Engine Operation section in this manual for additional engine information.

Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time out of the box.

Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the

Engine Operation section of this manual.

WARNING: Use extreme 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.

Recoil Starter

Cutting Height

Adjustment

Lever (one at each wheel)

BladeControl

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.

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RecoilStarter

The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle.

Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.

GrassCatcher

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Never attempt to bypass its operations.

ARNING: This blade control is a safety device.

The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is used to bag the grass clippings for disposal at another site. Once the bag is full, it has to be removed from the mower and emptied before any further mowing.

Cutting Height AdjustmentLever

One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and is used to adjust the cutting height.

All four levers have to be at the same relative position to ensure a uniform cut. To adjust the cutting height, refer to the "Assembly & Set-Up" Section.

Operation

WARNING: Wait for the blade to stop completely remove the grass catcher.

UsingYourlawn Mower

Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine.

Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.

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.

Standing behind the mower, depress the blade control handle and hold it against the upper handle.

Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback and start engine. Repeat if necessary. See Fig. 5-1.

iMPORTANT: Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.

Stopping Engine

Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.

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result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,

WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.

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UsingGrassCatcher

You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are operating the mower.

Attach grass catcher following instructions in the

"Assembly & Set-Up" section.

Grass clippings will automatically collect in bag as you run mower.

Operate mower till grass bag is full.

Stop engine completely by releasing the blade control.

Make sure that the unit has come to a complete stop.

Lift discharge door and pull grass bag up and away from the mower to remove the bag. Dispose of the grass clippings and reinstall the bag when complete.

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Remove wire from the spark plug,

If you strike a foreign object, stop the repair damage before restarting and operating.

Extensive vibration of mower during operation is an indication of damage.

The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired.

Maintenance& Adjustments

Maintenance

General Recommendations

Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.

The warranty on this lawn 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 of engine-governed wa rra nty.

All adjustments season.

speed will void engine should be checked at least once each

Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these are tight.

Follow the Engine Maintenance section for lubrication schedule and instruction for engine lubrication.

DeckCare

Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent build-up of grass clippings or other debris.

Follow steps below for this job.

Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from lawn mower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.

Tip mower so that it rests on the housing.

Keep the side with the air cleaner facing up. Hold mower firmly.

i_ WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark any type of maintenance on your machine.

Lubrication

Lubricate pivot points on the blade control at least once a season with light oil. This control must operate freely in both directions.

See Fig. 6-1.

Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or motor oil). If wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate surface of the pivot arm and inner surface of the wheel with light oil. See Fig. 6-1.

Lubricate the torsion springs and pivot points on the rear discharge door periodically with light oil to prevent rust.

See Fig. 6-1.

any direction and do not leave the mower tipped for

ARNING: Never tip the mower more than 90 ° in of the engine causing a starting problem.

Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a suitable tool. Do not spray with water.

IMPORTANT: Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit. These may cause damage to the engine.

The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability.

Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground.

Ifyou had put plastic under the gas cap earlier, make sure to remove it now.

Engine Care

NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual for detailed instructions.

Maintain oil level.

Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions.

Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions.

Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season.

Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush.

Keep the area around the top of the engine clean to permit proper air circulation.

Remove all grass, dirt, and combustible from muffler area.

debris

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Replacing RearRap

To remove rear flap, lift rear door, and press flap in on either side to remove from hole. See Fig. 6-2.

Remove flap from opposite hole and replace with new flap in the opposite order and manner of removal.

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Service

BladeCare

WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade.

Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object.

Replace when necessary.

Follow the steps below for blade service.

Disconnect spark plug boot from spark plug. Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are facing up.

Remove the bolt and the blade bell support which hold the blade and the blade adapter to the engine crankshaft.

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excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds.

WARNING: An unbalanced blade will cause causing personal injury.

Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter 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 part number) faces the ground when the mower is in the operating position.

Make sure that the blade is aligned and seated on the blade adapter flanges.

Place blade bell support on the blade. Align notches on the blade bell support with small holes in blade.

Replace hex bolt and tighten hex bolt to torque: 450 in. Ibs.

rain., 600 in. Ibs. max.

To ensure safe operation of your mower, periodically check the blade bolt for correct torque.

Off-SeasonStorage

The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage.

Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions.

Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit.

Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting.

Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.

When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rust-proof the equipment.

Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts of your lawn mower before storage.

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Remove blade and adapter from the crankshaft.

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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 the original angle of grind.

Grind each cutting edge equally to keep the blade balanced.

Troubleshooting

Problem

Engine Fails to start

Engine runs erratic

Engine overheats

Occasional skips

(hesitates) at high speed

Idles poorly

Excessive Vibration

Mower will not mulch grass

Uneven cut

Cause

Blade control disengaged.

Spark plug boot disconnected.

Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

Engine not primed (if equipped with primer).

Faulty spark plug.

Blocked fuel line.

Engine flooded.

8. Fuel valve (if equipped) closed.

Engine not choked (if equipped with choke).

Spark plug boot loose.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

3. Ventin gas cap plugged.

4. Water or dirt in fuel system.

Dirty air cleaner.

Unit running with CHOKE (if equipped) applied.

1. Engine oil level low.

2. Air flow restricted.

1. Spark plug gap too close.

Remedy

Engage blade control.

Connect wire to spark boot.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

Prime engine as instructed in the Operation section.

5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

6. Clean fuel line.

7. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not prime.

8. Open fuel valve. See engine manual.

Choke engine. See engine manual.

Connect and tighten spark plug boot.

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

Clear vent.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.

Refer to engine manual.

Push CHOKE knob in.

1. Fill crankcase with proper od.

2. Clean area around and on top of engine.

1. Adjust gap to .030".

1. Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap too wide.

2. Dirty air cleaner.

1. Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.

2. Bent cutting blade.

1. Wet grass.

2. Excessively high grass.

3. Dull blade.

1. Wheels not positioned correctly.

2. Dull blade.

Reset gap to .030" or replace spark plug.

Refer to engine manual.

Tighten blade and adapter.

Balance blade.

See an authorized service dealer.

Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until later to cut.

Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting path.

Sharpen or replace blade.

Place all four wheels in same height posttion

(if equipped with individual height adjusters).

Sharpen or replace blade.

EngineOperation

Fuel Cap

Grip

Air Cleaner

Oil Drain

Spark Plug

Figure 9=1

Pre-0perationCheck

Oil Recommendations

NOTE:This engine is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine.

Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage and void the engine warranty.

Before starting engine, fill with oil. Do not over-fill.

Oil capacity is about 20 oz.

Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer's requirements for service classification SG/SF.

Motor oils classified SG/SF will show this designation on the container.

SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general, all temperature use. If single viscosity oil is used, select the appropriate viscosity for the average temperature in your area from the chart to the right.

2ow4o, _ow5o_____

15w40, O_____m/b.

Q lOW40

Iilmmmmlll lOw30_____u m__

_ ml_lmmlmmmmmm

20w

20 mlmlllm Iilmllm m,3o v

(°C)-30 ° -20 ° -10 ° 0 °

(°F)-20 ° 0° 20o 40o

10° 20 o 30 o 40 o

60 o 80 o 100 o

Ambient Temperature

Single Viscosity

Multi Viscosity

NOTE: Using non detergent oil or 2-stroke engine oil could shorten the engine's service life.

CheckOil Level f

NOTE: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the engine stopped.

Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean. See

Fig. 9-2.

CheckFuel Level

Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel.

Fill tank to approximately l-inch below lowest portion of neck to allow for fuel expansion.

Be careful not to overfill.

NOTE: Before refueling, allow engine to cool 2 minutes.

Starting TheEngine

Oil

CaplDipsticl

ARNING: moving parts. Do not use a pressurized starting fluid. Vapors are flammable.

Standing behind the mower, depress the blade control handle and hold it against the upper handle. See Fig. 9-3.

Upper Limit

Figure 9-2

Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck. Turn the dipstick a

I/4 turn into the locked position to fully seat.

If the level is low, slowly add oil to the upper limit on the dipstick.

See Fig. 9-2 inset.

Reinsert the dipstick into the locked position before starting the engine.

NOTE: Do not overfill.

Overfilling with oil may cause smoking, hard starting, spark plug fouling, or oil saturation of air cleaner.

Fuel Recommendations

Use automotive gasoline (unleaded or low leaded to minimize combustion chamber deposits) with a minimum of 87 octane.

Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary

Butyl Ether) can be used. Never use an oil/gasoline mixture, dirty gasoline, or gasoline over 30 days old. Avoid getting dirt, dust, or water in the fuel tank. DO NOT USE E85 GASOLINE.

WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions.

Refuel in a wellventilated area with the engine stopped.

Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or where gasoline is stored.

Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or breathing of vapor.

WARNING: Do not overfill the fuel tank (there should be no fuel in the filler neck). After refueling, make sure the tank cap is closed properly and securely.

Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling.

Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the engine.

Figure 9-3

Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback and start engine.

Repeat if necessary.

IMPORTANT: Do not allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine.

Return it gently to prevent damage to the starter.

Stopping TheEngine

Release the blade control.

SECTION 9 --

ENGINE

OPERATION

EngineMaintenance

_ any maintenance.

ARNING:

To prevent

Shut offthe accidental engine before start-up, performing

IMPORTANT: If engine must be tipped to transport equipment or to inspect or remove grass, keep spark plug side of engine up. Transporting or tipping engine spark plug down may cause smoking, hard starting, spark plug fouling, or oil saturation of air cleaner.

Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential if high level performance is to be maintained.

Regular maintenance will also ensure a long service life. The required service intervals and the kind of maintenance to be performed are described in the table below.

Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occur first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions.

muffler will be very hot. Be careful

If the engine not to touch has been running, the the

MaintenanceSchedule

CheckEngineOil Level

ChangeEngineOil ff

CheckAir Cleaner

ServiceAir Cleanerf

FirstSHours

Each Useor

EveryS Hrs.

EverySeason or 25 Hours

EverySeason or SOHours

EverySeason or 100Hours

Service

Dates

CheckSparkPlug

ReplaceSparkPlug

CleanEngineShroud

Cleanaround muffler

V /

ReplaceFuelFilter f Service more frequently when used in dusty areas.

ff Every season or 25 hours if operating under heavy load or high ambient temperature.

V /

Oil Service

Check oil level regularly.

Be sure correct oil level is maintained.

Check every five hours or daily before starting engine.

See oil checking procedure in the Operation section.

OilChange

IMPORTANT: Be sure to check engine on a level surface with the engine stopped.

Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete draining.

Remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops from lack of fuel.

Remove drain plug and allow oil to drain into a suitable container.

See Fig. 10-1.

AirCleanerService

Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; more often if used in extremely dusty conditions.

_ WARNING: Never use gasoline or low flash point or explosion could result.

f

IMPORTANT: Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear will result.

Remove the wing bolt and the air cleaner cover. Remove the elements and separate them.

See Fig. 10-2. Replace paper element when dirty or damaged.

Clean foam element or replace when damaged.

Oil Fill Cap

Foam Element

Figure 10-1

i_ WARNING: Before tipping engine or equipment to until fuel tank is empty.

Reinstall the drain plug and tighten it securely.

Refill with the recommended oil (see Operation section) and check the oil level. See Fig. 10-1.

Reinstall the oil fill cap securely.

IMPORTANT: Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods.

Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis, it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil.

NOTE: Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment.

We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local service station for reclamation.

Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground.

Figure 10=2

To clean foam element, separate it from the paper element and wash in liquid detergent and water. Allow to dry thoroughly before using. Do not oil the foam element.

SECTION10 -- ENGINEMAINTENANCE 21

SparkPlugService

_ WARNING: DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.

To ensure proper engine operation, the spark plug must be properly gapped and free of deposits.

Remove the spark plug boot and use a spark plug wrench to remove the plug. See Fig. 10-3.

Spark Plug

Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge.

Correct as necessary by bending side electrode.

See Fig. 10-4. The gap should be set to 0.030 in.

Electrode

Figure 10=3 i_

WARNING: If the engine has been running, the the muffler.

Visually inspect the spark plug. Discard the spark plug if there is apparent wear, or if the insulator is cracked or chipped.

Clean the spark plug with a wire brush if it is to be reused.

Figure 10-4

Check that the spark plug washer is in good condition and thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent crossthreading.

After the spark plug is seated, tighten with a spark plug wrench to compress the washer.

NOTE:When installing a new spark plug, tighten 1/2 turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer.

When reinstalling a used spark plug, tighten 1/8-1/4 turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer.

IMPORTANT:The spark plug must be securely tightened.

An improperly tightened spark plug can become very hot and may damage the engine.

SECTION10--

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

Fuel Filter Service

The fuel filter cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; more often if run with old gasoline.

Remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops from lack of fuel.

Remove c-clamp from fuel line and remove fuel line from tank outlet.

See Fig. 10-5.

Storage

Engines stored between 30 and 90 days need to be treated with a gasoline stabilizer and engines stored over 90 days need to be drained of fuel to prevent deterioration and gum from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during storage, you may need to have the carburetor, and other fuel system components, serviced or replaced.

Remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops from lack of fuel.

_i ARNING: Never leave engine unattended while

Figure 10-5

Pull out old fuel filter from tank outlet.

Replace when dirty or damaged.

Grasp new fuel filter from shouldered end and insert it completely to the shoulder into the tank outlet.

See Fig.

10-5 inset.

Replace fuel line and c-clamp.

CleanEngine

If the engine has been running, allow it to cool for at least half an hour before cleaning.

Periodically remove dirt build-up from engine.

Clean finger guard and around muffler.

Clean with a brush or compressed air.

IMPORTANT'.

Do not spray engine with water to clean because water could contaminate fuel. Using a garden hose or pressure washing equipment can also force water into the air cleaner or muffler opening.

Water in the air cleaner will soak the paper element, and water that passes through the element or muffler can enter the cylinder, causing damage.

Change oil. See Oil Change section.

Remove spark plug and pour about 1/2 an ounce of engine oil into cylinder.

Replace spark plug and crank slowly to distribute oil.

Clean debris from around engine, under finger guard, and under, around and behind muffler.

Touch upany damaged paint, and coat other areas that may rust with a light film of oil.

Store in a clean, dry and well ventilated area away from any appliance that operates with a flame or pilot light, such as a furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer. Also avoid any area with a spark producing electric motor, or where power tools are operated.

If possible, also avoid storage areas with high humidity, because that promotes rust and corrosion.

Keep the engine level in storage.

Tilting can cause fuel or oil leakage.

Removing FromStorage

Check your engine as described in the Pre-Operation section of this manual.

Check

If the fuel was drained during storage preparation, fill the tank with fresh gasoline.

If you keep a container of gasoline for refueling, make certain it contains only fresh fuel.

Gasoline oxidizes and deteriorates over time, causing hard starting.

If the cylinder was coated with oil during storage preparation, the engine will smoke briefly at startup.

This is normal.

i_lk WARNING: use.

Accumulation of debris around muffler

SECTION10

-ENGINE MAINTENANCE

TheEZStartPromise

ProvisionsofYourLimitedWarranty

In addition to the other terms and conditions of the Limited Warranty applicable to your new mower, MTD LLC ("MTD") hereby warrants that your mower's engine will start on the first or second attempt by an able-bodied adult (subject to the limitations described below) for the duration of the manufacturer's limited warranty applicable to your product. If the engine on your mower fails to conform to this limited warranty, MTD will cover the cost of parts and labor associated with any adjustments and/or repairs necessary to return your engine to its warranted condition.

In order to make a claim under these provisions of your warranty, you must bring the product and proof of purchase to an authorized MTD service provider. In many cases, the retailer who sold you your mower is not equipped to provide warranty service, so please locate the authorized service dealer nearest you by either calling the phone number provided in your Operators Manual or looking up an authorized service dealer on-line at www.mtdproducts.

com.

Repairs or adjustments to correct starting difficulties dueto any of the following: failure to follow proper maintenance procedures

-- rotary mower blade striking an object -- contaminants in the fuel system --improper fuel or fuel/oil mixture (consult your

Operator's Manual if in doubt) -- failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non-use over three months.

Any starting problem which results from the use of inappropriate fuels, lubricants, or additives.

Special conditions or circumstances that normally require more than two pulls to start, specifically: 1) First start-up following your initial purchase, 2) first time starts after extended period(s) of non-use over one month or seasonal storage, 3) cool temperature starts such as those found in early spring and late autumn, and 4) difficult starting that results from the operator's failure to follow the proper starting procedures identified in the Operator's Manual.

If you are having difficulty starting your unit, please check the

Operator's Manual to ensure that you are using the correct starting procedures. This can save an unnecessary visit to a Service

Dealer.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

The EZ Start Promise does not cover and/or apply to the following:

• Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as filters, fuel, lubricants, oil changes, spark plugs, air filter, blade sharpening, worn blades, cable/linkage adjustments, or brake and clutch adjustments

= Transportation costs to and from an authorized MTD service provider

= Any engine used for commercial, rental, institutional, governmental, or non-residential applications

= Any product or part that has been altered or misused or required replacement or repair due to misuse, accidents, or lack of proper maintenance

• Repairs necessary due to improper battery care, electrical supply irregularities, or failure to properly prepare the mower prior to any period of non-use over three months

= Pickup and/or delivery charges

• Operational misuse, neglect, accidents, unauthorized repairs or attempted repairs of the engine or its components by anyone other than an authorized MTD service provider.

Owner Responsibilities

You must maintain your mower (including its engine) by following the maintenance procedures and starting instructions described in the

Operator's Manual. Such routine maintenance, whether performed by a dealer or by you, is at your expense. In addition, please retain your proof of purchase and service receipts as these may be required to validate a claim.

General Conditions

An authorized MTD service provider using approved replacement parts must perform all repairs covered by the EZ Start Promise.

Repair by an MTD authorized service dealer is your sole remedy under this warranty. MTD is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages in connection with the use of the products covered by these warranties, including any cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or service during reasonable periods of malfunction or non-use pending completion of repairs under this warranty.

Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so certain exclusions and limitations may not apply to you.

GDO0-100163 Rev.B

ReplacementParts

Component

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951-10292

Part Number and Description

Spark Plug

951-10298 Air Cleaner Kit

951-10300

Fuel Cap Assembly

951-10358 Fuel Filter

734-1988 Wheel (Front)

734-1987 Wheel (Rear)

964-04007A Grass Bag

942-0741 Mulching Blade

Phone (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number and serial number ready). Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www.mtdproducts.com

MTD CONSUMER GROUP (MTD) and the United States Environment Protection Agency (U. S. EPA)

Emission Control System Warranty Statement

(Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations)

The U. S. EPAand MTDare pleasedto explaintheemissionscontrolsystemwarrantyon your modelyear 2005and latersmalloff-roadengine.

New smalloff-roadenginesmustbe designed,builtand equippedto meetthe stringentanti-smogstandards.MTDmustwarrantythe emission controlsystemon your enginefor the periodof time listed below,providedtherehas been no abuse,neglector impropermaintenanceof yoursmall off-roadengine.

Youremissioncontrolsystemmay includepartssuch as the carburetor,air cleaner,ignitionsystem,exhaustsystem,and otherassociatedemission-relatedcomponents.

Wherea warrantableconditionexists,MTDwill repairyoursmall off-roadengineat no cost to yourincludingdiagnosis,partsand labor.

MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE:

This emissionscontrolsystemis warrantedfor two years.If anyemission-relatedpart on yourengine is defective,the part will be repairedor replacedby MTD.

OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youare responsibleforthe performanceof the requiredmaintenancelisted in your Owner'sManual.MTD

recommendsthat you retainall yourreceiptscoveringmaintenanceson yoursmall off-roadengine,but MTDcan not denywarrantysolelyfor the lack of receiptsor foryour failureto ensurethe performanceto all scheduledmaintenance.

As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youshouldhoweverbe awarethat MTDmaydenyyour warrantycoverageif yoursmall off-roadengine or part hasfaileddue toabuse, neglect,impropermaintenanceor unapprovedmodifications.

Youare responsiblefor presentingyour smalloff-roadengineto an AuthorizedMTDServiceDealeras soonas a problemexists.Thewarranted

repairsshouldbe completedin a reasonableamountof time,notto exceed30 days.

If you haveanyquestionsregardingyourwarrantyrightsand responsibilities,you shouldcontacta MTDService Representativeat 1-800-800-7310 and addressis MTDLLC, RO. Box361131,ClevelandOH, 44136-0019.

DEFECTS WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS FOR 1995 AND LATER SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES:

This sectionappliesto 1995and later smalloff-roadengines.The warrantyperiodbeginson the datethe engineor equipmentis deliveredto an ultimatepurchaser.

(a) GeneralEmissionsWarrantyCoverage_

MTDmustwarrantto the ultimatepurchaserand eachsubsequentpurchaserthat the engineis:

(1) Designed,built,and equippedsoas to conformwith all applicableregulationsadoptedby the Air ResourcesBoardpursuantto its authorityin

Chapters1 and 2,Part 5, Division26 of the Healthand SafetyCode;and

(2) Freefrom defectsin materialsand workmanshipthat causethe failureof a warrantedpart to be identicalin all materialrespectsto the partas describedin theengine manufacturer'sapplicationfor certificationfora periodof two years.

.(b)The warrantyon emissions-relatedpartswill be interpretedas follows:

(1) Anywarrantedpart that is not scheduledfor replacementas requiredmaintenancein the writteninstructionsrequiredby Subsection(c) mustbe warrantedfor the warrantyperioddefinedin Subsection(a)(2). If any such partfails duringthe periodof warrantycoverage,it mustbe repairedor replacedby MTDaccordingto Subsection(4) below.Anysuch part repairedor replacedunder thewarrantymustbe warrantedfor the remainingwarrantyperiod.

(2) Any warrantedpartthat is scheduledonlyfor regularinspectionin the writteninstructionsrequiredby Subsection(c) must be warrantedfor thewarrantyperioddefinedin Subsection(a)(2).A statementin such writteninstructionsto the effectof "repairor replaceas necessary"will not reducethe periodof warrantycoverage.Anysuch part repairedor replacedunderwarrantymustbe warrantedforthe remainingwarranty period.

(3) Anywarrantedpartthat whichis scheduledfor replacementas requiredmaintenancein the writteninstructionsrequiredby Subsection(c) mustbe warrantedfor the periodof time prior to the first scheduledreplacementpointforthat part. If the part fails priorto thefirst scheduled replacement,the part mustbe repairedor replacedby MTDaccordingto Subsection(4) below.Any suchpart repairedor replacedunder warrantymustbe warrantedfor the remainderof the period priorto the first scheduledreplacementpointfor the part.

(4) Repairor replacementof any warrantedpartunder thewarrantyprovisionsof this article mustbe performedat no chargeto the ownerat a warrantystation.

(5) Notwithstandingthe provisionsof Subsection(4) above,warrantyservicesor repairsmustbe providedat all MTDdistributioncentersthat are franchisedto servicethe subjectengines.

(6) Theownermustnot be chargedfor diagnosticlabor that leadsto thedeterminationthat a warrantedpart is in fact defective,providedthat such diagnosticwork is performedat a warrantystation.

part.

manufacturer notbe

(c) MTDwill includea copy of the followingemissionwarrantyparts list with each newengine,usingthose portionsof the list applicableto the e__&gine.

(1) FuelMeteringSystem

• Coldstart enrichmentsystem(soft choke)

• Carburetorand internalparts

• Fuel Pump

(2) Air InductionSystem

• Air cleaner

• Intakemanifold

(3) IgnitionSystem

• Sparkplug(s)

MagnetoIgnitionSystem

(4) ExhaustSystem

(5) MiscellaneousItemsUsedin AboveSystem

Vacuum,temperature, position,time sensitivevalvesand switches

Connectorsand assemblies

GDOC-100173Rev.A

MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY

FOR

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 two (2) years 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, engine oil, air filters, spark plugs 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, 1-330-220-

4683 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdproducts.com.

In Canada

Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G4J1, or call 1-800-

668-1238 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdcanada.com.

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases: a.

Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders havea separate oneyear warranty.

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.

c. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer.

d. 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.

e. Replacement parts that are not genuine MTD parts.

Transportation charges and service calls.

g. 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

GDOC-100016 REV. B

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Tableof Contents

RecordProductinformation

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CustomerSupport

importantSafeOperationPractices

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

GeneralOperation

injuries overthefootduring

Donotholdontothemower pullthemower walking.

firstlookdownandbehind andthenfollow cancause 27.

28.

c. Pullthemower you.

Children

Service

Donot modify engine

Notice Regarding Emissions

SparkArrestor

Safety Symbols

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS!

Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree...

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or a corner of a building...

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or a fencepost

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Assembly& Set-Up

Contents of Carton

Assembly

f

Adjustments

Gasand Oil Fill-Up

BladeControl

RecoilStarter

GrassCatcher

J

Cutting Height AdjustmentLever

Operation

UsingYourlawn Mower

Starting Engine

Stopping Engine

f

UsingGrassCatcher

Maintenance& Adjustments

Maintenance

Service

BladeCare

Off-SeasonStorage

Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause

Remedy

EngineOperation

Pre-0perationCheck

Starting TheEngine

Stopping TheEngine

EngineMaintenance

MaintenanceSchedule

Oil Service

OilChange

AirCleanerService

f

SparkPlugService

Fuel Filter Service

Storage

CleanEngine

Removing FromStorage

TheEZStartPromise

ProvisionsofYourLimitedWarranty

ReplacementParts

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Part Number and Description

part.

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