Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty L 3-in-1 Corded, 19" MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 FormNo.
1 ToTheOwner Thank¥ou Thank you for purchasing an Electric Mower manufactured Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated by MTD. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual It instructs prior to operating you how to safely and easily set up, operate maintain your machine.
2 ImportantSafeOperationPractices WARNING: This symbol could endanger all instructions points out important the personal in this manual with these instructions DANGER: This machine operator before property attempting may result in personal When you see this symbol, this manual. safety and/or safety instructions to operate As with any type of power objects.
10. Dress properly - Donotwearloose clothing orjewelry. 23. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge They canbecaught inmoving parts. Wear sturdy, roughchute, grass catcher (if provided), motor/blade control soled workshoes andclose-fitting slacks andshirts. Shirts handle or other safety protective devices in place and andpants thatcover thearmsandlegs, rubber gloves, and working. Never operate mower with damaged safety rubber soled steel-toed shoes arerecommended. Never devices.
33. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, care and good judgment. Contact Customer Support assistance or the name of the nearest service dealer. use Service for 1. When servicing mower, use original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts listed in this Slope Operation: manual. Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents equipment can result in severe injury. Operation which this machine 2.
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 I I 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 (if provided) is in its proper place.
or a corner of a building... Iv Z 0 0 !-Z Q. I ¢N Z o In ! | 15 ° Usethis page as a guide to determine slopeswhere you may not operate safely, 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 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn slopes, never across the face of slopes. Operate walk-behind with a slope in excess of 15 degrees and cause serious injury.
3 Assembly & Set-Up Contentsof Carton One Electric Mower One Side Discharge One Operator's Two Toggle Clamps Manual NOTE: All references to the left and right side of the mower from the operator's position behind the mower. NOTE: Cord guides and cord retainer may already are be installed. Unpacking the Unit 1. Cut the corners ground. 2. 3. Remove all packing Move the mower inserts. One Cord Retainer HandleAssembly 1.
NOTE:Cord 2. retainer may already Slide the cord retainer be installed. (if packed separately) clip will be facing down clamps packed separately into the holes for the selected onto the 5. right hand side of the upper handle with the motor/blade control handle. See Fig. 3-3. NOTE:The Insert toggle 4. Tighten the clamps. See Fig. 3-5. NOTE: Leave space between toward the motor. with the mower height. See Fig. 3-4.
CordConnection GrassCollection NOTE: Do not plug your extension receptacle (outlet) prior to routing and connecting the extension cord into the power source it through the cord retainer cord to the mower's 1. To assemble the grass bag, secure the plastic channels grass bag over frame rods. See Fig. 3-8. of cord outlet receptacle. To properly route your extension cord through the cord retainer: 1. Approximately 14 to 16-inches from its end, crease your extension cord to form a tight loop. 2.
c. Place grass catcher discharge on the pivot rod. Let go of door so that it rests on the grass catcher. See Fig. 3-10. To remove grass catcher, Lift grass catcher discharge lift rear discharge door on the mower. up and out, off of the pivot rod. Release rear door to allow it to close rear opening of mower. SideDischarge For side discharge, you will need to have the rear mulching installed below the rear discharge door. 1. On the right side of the mower, 2.
4 Controls and Features F \ Starter Button Motor/Blade Control Lever Overload Switch Cord Retainer Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Figure 4-1 WARNING: Read, understand, instructions and warnings this manual and follow on the machine all and in before operating, safety device. Never attempt operations. ARNING: The motor/blade control of the mower. The motor/blade control disengages the motor and blade.
Operation Starting Motor 3. Press the (orange) starter NOTE: Starting WARNING: Avoid accidental you are in the operating starting. position button the mower's and hold it in. See Fig. 5-2. motor also engages the blade. Make sure behind the mower when using it. To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit should be in a stable position while starting. Connectingto an Electrical PowerSource or 20 AMP circuit.
UsingYourLawnMower Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires, or other objects which could damage could be accidentally the lawn mower or motor. Such objects thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator motor, and unplug ARNING: inspect If you Thoroughly repair the damage _ the mower. operation should from the power supply circuit.
6 Maintenance& Adjustments DeckCare GeneralRecommendations Always observe maintenance. The warranty safety rules when on this lawn mower have been subjected to operator performing does not cover items that abuse or negligence. receive full value from warranty, operator the lawn mower as instructed here. All adjustments season. Periodically should WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric the mower to water. any To must maintain be checked at least once each 1. 2.
Iftheoverload 1. Release protection switch pops out shortly after resetting: the motor/blade control handle and do NOT restart the mower for at least 15 minutes to allow the electric motor extra time to cool. 2. Press the overload 3. Restart unit. protection NOTE: If the overload switch protection repeatedly attempting during operation to reset, contact to arrange for repair. inward to reset.
7 Service Blade Installation Blade Care WARNING: sharpening When removing or replacement, the cutting protect blade for 1. the motor your hands with Periodically inspect the blade assembly you strike a foreign object. NOTE:Make the power supply. for cracks, especially Replace when necessary. if towards steps below for blade service. Stop the motor and disconnect the power supply to the mower. Turn the mower on its side. 2. Usea block of wood prevent 3.
Off-SeasonStorage The following for storage. steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower Clean and lubricate mower lubrication instructions. We do not recommend garden thoroughly as described the use of a pressure washer in the or hose to clean your unit. Make certain the power supply is disconnected. 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.
Troubleshooting Problem Circuit breaker on the Cause 1. Too much workload i on the mower. Remedy 1. Raise the cutting height, resetthe circuit breaker on the mower, take a smaller width mower tripping of cut, and walk slowly. 2. Connect to an outlet that is fused for 15 2. Fuse blown; outlet overloaded. amperes. Reset the circuit breaker and start the mower Mower not mulching properly 1. Wet grass clippings the deck. Mower 1. Bent motor shaft.
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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").
