Operator's Manual 22" Rotary Mower Model Series 080 IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, 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).
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Customer Support Page Content Making Adjustments 2 Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Slope Gauge Setting Up Operating Your Lawn Mower 8 Page 10 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Troubleshooting Parts List 14 Warranty 16 5 6 11 13 FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES 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.
SlopeOperation 8 Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area 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 unit on a sloped or hilly area If the slope is greater than 9 Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot
o E ¢- o .= o o f- o c_ u) q) a) cl o o E o e_ I.I. o Or) i i e,, .E I.I. O, C "o o i ,_ 2 II.I. .-_2- WARNING 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. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.
SECTION3: SETTINGUP SparkPlugWire 1. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug, and ground it against the engine. If engine is equipped with a rubber boot, attach rubber boot to a bolt on the engine to ground. See Figure 1. //Spark Plug / Wi re_ rk Plug Wire Fig ire 1 ChuteRetainer For shipping purposes, the chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright position by a retainer. Remove the retainer by following the steps below. 1. 2. Push the chute deflector up towards the engine.
RopeGuide 1. Insert rope guide into the hole on the upper handle indicated in Figure 4. Secure with wing nut E, but do not tighten. ueeze handles this way NOTE: Follow this step only if the rope guide is not attached to the mower. Otherwise move to step 2. 2. 3. 4. Wing Nut E Hold the blade control handle against the upper handle (marked 1 in Figure 4) and pull the starter rope out of the engine (marked 2 in Figure 4). Release the blade control handle.
SECTION4: OPERATING YOURLAWNMOWER Knowyour lawn mower Now that you have set up your lawn mower for operation, get aquainted with its controls and features. These are described below and Blade Control Handle illustrated in Figure 6. This knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest potential. Starter BladeControlHandle The blade control handle is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress the blade control handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop engine and blade.
StartingEngine d_k 1. 2. 3. WARNING: Be sure no one otherrun than the operator is standing nearpoorly the lawn mower areas. while starting engine or operating mower. Never engine indoors or in enclosed, ventilated 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. Push primer three times. Wait about two seconds between each push. See Figure 7A.
SECTION5: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS WARNING: _1_ Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before performing adjustments. Cu ing Height Height Adjustment Each wheel has a height adjustment leverto change the cutting height of the mower. 1. Depress the lever towards the wheel and slide the lever assembly to desired position for a change in cutting height. See Figure 8. IMPORTANT: All wheels must be placed in the same relative position.
SECTION6: MAINTAININGYOURLAWNMOWER generalRecommendations • • • • • 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 the warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed here. Changing of engine-governed speed will void engine warranty. All adjustments should be checked at least once each season.
gladeCare _lj ARNING: 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. , 2. , 4. , Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are up.
SECTION7: TROUBLESHOOTING Engine fails to start Engine runs erratic Engine overheats Occasional skip (hesitates' Idles poorly Excessive vibration 1. 2. 3. 4. Blade control handle disengaged. Spark plug wire disconnected. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line. 1. 2. 3. 4. Engage blade control handle. Connect wire to spark plug. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Clean fuel line. 5. 6. Faulty spark plug. Engine flooded 5. 6. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.
SECTION8: PARTSLISTFORSERIES080 6 11 15 1 24 14
Series080 Ref. No. Pa_ No. Ref. No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 1. 747-1161A Blade Control Handle 23. 736-0741 Bell Washer .760 ID x 1.25 OD 2. 749-1092A Upper Handle 24. 734-1987 Rear Wheel 8 x 1.8 3. 720-0279 Wing Nut 25. 710-0514 4. 710-1205 27. 736-0270 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0 Bell Washer .265 ID x .75 OD 5. 710-1174 Eye Bolt Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.0 28. 738-1172 Shoulder Screw 6. 720-0284 734-1988 Front Wheel 7 x 1.8 7.
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, its possessions and territories. "MTD"warrants this product 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.
