Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty L Push Mower m Model Series 030 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.
1 ToTheOwner ThankYou Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by If you have any problems MTD LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual It instructs prior to operating your machine. persons who will operate address and mailing the equipment.
2 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.
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.
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.
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 WARNING: This machine is equipped with an on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush i_ll systems: Engine Catalyst (OC), Secondary A
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.
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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 Hardware Pack Group1 Group2 Group3 U__U Qty. 1 Group4 Qty. 4 Group5 Qty. 2 Qty. 2 Group6 Qty. 1 Qty.
Assembly 2_ Secure with the star knobs. Eachside of the lower handle must be positioned onto the stud at the same position. NOTE:This lawn mower is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up the gasoline and oil as instructed in the UpperHandle accompanying NOTE: Use the hardware in Group 2 to attach the upper handle. engine manual BEFORE operating your mower. Handles The lower handle has two flat ends with three holes each, one small and two large.
IMPORTANT:The cable must be routed properly to avoid contact with all sharp edges and hot surfaces. Such contacts cable and render the controls 1. damage the inoperative. Secure the cable to the lower left handle near the base of the unit with a cable tie. See Fig. 3-6. Trim off any excess. Figure 3-4 3_ Check to confirm that the blade control against the upper handle. NOTE:The factory.
Chute Deflector NOTE: Use the hardware in Group 5 to complete the following steps. 1. Align the holes on the chute deflector corresponding 2. Depress the blade control. 3. Pull the recoil starter out of the engine. 4. Slip the rope through the rope guide as shown in Fig. 3-9. Tighten with the holes on the deck. Secure with self-tapping 2. the wing nut to secure the rope guide. Adjustments screws and bell washers from underside of the deck and up through See Fig. 3-8.
4 Controls and Features Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Lever (One at each wheel) \ \ J Figure 4-1 BladeControl Cutting HeightAdjustmentLever The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the One adjustment unit. Release it to stop engine and blade. height, _ Never attempt to bypass its operations. ARNING: This blade control is a safety device.
Operation F 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. When starting the engine for the first time, push primer (if equipped) five times.
Maintenance& Adjustments Maintenance 4_ Follow the accompanying schedule General Recommendations Always observe maintenance. performing any Clean underside 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 Periodically should 1. of the mower of grass clippings Disconnect mower 2.
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.
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.
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ModelSeries030 Ref, I Part Description Number Ref, [ Part Number Description 1 710-1205 Eye Bolt 19 738-1172 Shoulder 2 720-0279 Wing Nut 2O 734-1988 Front Wheel, 7 x 1.8, Bar 3 747-1161A-0637 Blade Control 734-04213A Front Wheel, 7 x 1.8, K2 Bar 4 749-1092A-0637 Upper Handle 21 710-0599 TT Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 5 746-0957 Blade Control Cable - 37.25 inch 22 736-0270 Bell Washer, .265 ID x .75 OD 746-0946 Blade Control Cable - 48.
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").
