Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty L Reel Mower m Moclels 3000 & 3100 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 FormNo.
1 ToTheOwner ThankYou Thank you for purchasing an MTD Reel Mower. engineered to provide excellent operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual It instructs performance It was carefully prior to operating your machine.
2 ImportantSafeOperationPractices WARNING: This symbol could endanger points out important the personal all instructions in this manual with these instructions DANGER: This machine machine is capable attempting of amputating safety instructions fingers could carefully in its entirety to assemble this machine. Read, understand, all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operation. and regular Keep this manual reference Be completely familiar before operating it. 3.
Do Not: 1. Service Do not mow near drop-offs, could lose your footing ditches or embankments, you 1. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. 2. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight or balance. 2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. 3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause equipment slipping. 3. Never tamper operation Children Tragic accidents presence can occur if the operator of small children.
3 Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate One Upper Handle Two Mid Handles One Lower Handle Six Carriage Bolts Six Wing Six Saddle Washers One Grass Catcher (Model 3100) Knobs One Operator's Manual One Product Mower Set-Up Attaching the Handle 1. Secure the upper carriage handle to the mid handles with two bolts, two saddle washers and two wing knobs. See Fig. 3-1. Figure 3-2 Figure 3=1 2.
Adjusting the Cutting Height Attaching the GrassCatcher(Model 3100) The cutting height can be adjusted 3/4-inch and 21/2-inches. to between approximately I. opening Move the right-hand height adjustment lever outward and then position it forward (to lower the cutting height) or 2. rearward f (to raise the cutting into the notch for your desired Expand the grass catcher height) height. before releasing it See Fig. 3-4.
4 Operation UsingYourLawnMower Please observe the following when operating your reel mower. Transportingthe Mower Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower During normal operation, the blade reel will turn anytime the mower's front wheels are turning. To safely move the mower or engine.
Maintenance& Adjustments Maintenance Adjustments General Recommendations Always observe maintenance. The warranty safety rules when performing any to rotate. 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. All adjustments season.
3. To test for proper adjustment: a. Lean the mower on the handle. all the way back so that it's resting b. Use one hand to slowly rotate the wheel of the mower, causing the blade reel to slowly turn. If the wheel is too difficult adjustment to turn, slightly loosen each screw. While the blade reel is turning, insert a sheet of paper between the blade reel and the cutting bar. See Fig. 5-2. The paper should shear evenly along the entire length of the cutter scissors.
Models15A-3000& 15A3100 @ @ ©
Models15A-3000& 15A-3100 Ref, I Part Number Description Ref, [ Part Number Description 1 720-04167 Grip, Handle, 26 x 16 x 630 24 710-05325 Bolt, M6x20, 2 749-04811 Handle, Upper 25 731-08254 Hub Cap 3 749-04812 Handle, Middle 26 734-04607 Wheel, Complete 4 720-04169 Knob, Orange 27 787-01969 Bracket, Black 5 749-04813 Handle, Lower (Model 3000) 28 736-04568 Washer, Spacer, Gb/T7244 5 749-04814 Handle, Lower (Model 3100) 29 787-01973 Bracket, Support, 6 710-053
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").
