Operator's Manual 20" Rotary Mower Model Series 020 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 Page 2 3 5 Customer Support Important Safe Operation Practices Slope Gauge Setting Up Operating Your Lawn Mower 6 9 Content Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Troubleshooting Parts List Page 11 13 14 Warranty 16 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: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATION 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.
Slopes areamajor factor related toslipandfallaccidents which can result insevere injury. Operation onslopes requires extra caution. If youfeeluneasy onaslope, donotmow it.Foryoursafety, usethe slope gauge included aspartofthismanual tomeasure slopes before operating thisunitonasloped orhillyarea. Iftheslope isgreater than 15degrees, donotmow it. Do: 1. 2. 3. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
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SECTION3: SETTINGUP NOTE: This operator's manual covers various models of mowers. Follow instructions pertaining to your unit only. Us L00s®Parts Once the carton is opened, you will find several loose parts like the wheels, handles, and chute deflector. A hardware pack is also included in the carton. Make sure to remove all loose parts before discarding the carton. Follow instructions below to attach these loose parts to your mower safely and properly for best performance.
Itta@inl 1. 2. 3. Lower Handle Lift the rear of the deck and place it on a block securely. Place the lower handle, with the pointed end face down, over the deck and align the holes on the deck with the corresponding holes on the handle. Install the hex screws, shoulder screws and flange nuts from group 4 of the hardware pack. Using two 1/2" wrenches, tighten securely. See Figure 3. Shoulder Hex Screw Figure 3 Atta@in 1. 2.
Attaching"Z" Fitting 3. A B Hold the cable end near the left side of the upper handle and hook the "Z" end of the brake cable into the blade control handle from the inside to outside. See Figure 7A. SecuringBrake Cable ,_ 4. Lower WARNING: The cable with mustallbesharp routed properly to avoid contact edges and hot surfaces. Such contacts damage the cable and render the controls inoperative.
SECTION4: OPERATING YOURLAWNMOWER g owyo law Blade Control Handle Now that you have set up your lawn mower for operation, get aquainted with its controls and features. These are described below and illustrated in Figure 11. This knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest potential. Upper Handle Recoil Starter BladeControlHandle The blade control handle is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress the blade control handle to operate the unit.
_b , , , ARNING: 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.
SECTION5: MAINTAINING YOURLAWNMOWER 88s® alSe88mmssdatis s • • • • • 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.
_ pairARNING: of heavy gloves When orremoving use a heavy the cutting rag to hold bladethe forblade. sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are up. Remove the bolt and the blade bell support ..................... which hold the blade and the blade adapter to the engine crankshaft. See Figure 14. Remove blade and adapter from the crankshaft.
SECTION6: TROUBLESHOOTING Engine fails to start Engine runs erratic Engine overheats Occasional skip (hesitates at high speed Idles poorly Excessive vibration Uneven cut 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.
SECTION7: PARTSLISTFORSERIES020 27 18 19 2O 28 22 6 24 25 / 22 14 10
Series020 i No. Part No. 710-0654A 2. 782-0048 3. 749-04037 4. 749-1092A 5. Part Description Hex Ind. Washer Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0 Cutting Deck: 20" Lower Handle Upper Handle 6. 747-1161A i731-0872A Control Handle (Bail) 7. i17098 Hinge Clip 8. 710-1044 Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5" Group 8 936-0524A Blade Belt Support Rear Flap 748-0376C Blade Adapter 742-0640 i731-0064 Cutting Blade i710-0932 Carriage Screw 1/4-20 x 1.0" 14. 736-0173 Flat Washer 15. 712-0324 Lock Nut 1/4-20 16.
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 one (1) years commencing on the date of original purchase and wilt, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.