Operator's Manual 20-inch 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 Customer Support Important SafeOperation Practices SlopeGauge SettingUp Operating YourLawnMower Page 2 3 5 6 9 Content Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Troubleshooting Parts List Page 11 13 14 Warranty Back Cover 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.
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 9, Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or 10, running, Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling, Never over fill fuel tank, Fill tank to no more than 1/2inch below 11, 12, bottom of filler neck to provide for fuel expansion, Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely, If gasoline is spilled, wi
USE THiS PAGE AS A GUIDE o TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. E t'- _| iiii| Sight and h0id this levelwith a vertical tree... o >, Q. o o a q) O3 q) q) o_ o 5 t'- | >, E LO o >, q) t'CO q) o_ I.U o O3 15° q) t'- .i g q) I.u a. -o o q) oO 04 Z I-I.U OO ,_ WARNING O3 o'_o_ o .--- r- q) co Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
SECTION3: SETTINGUP NOTE: This operator's manual covers various models of mowers. Follow instructions pertaining to your unit only. UnpackingLooseParts Once the carton has been 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.
ToolsRequired AttachingUpperHandle A set of adjustable wrenches or individual wrenches of the following sizes: 7/16-inch, 1/2-inch, 9/16-inch, 5/8inch, and 3/4-inch 1. 2. NOTE: Reference to right, left, front, or back of the lawn mower is from the operating position only, unless otherwise stated, Place the upper handle in position over the lower handle keeping the blade control handle facing up.
Attaching BrakeCable 1. Unwrap the brake cable from the engine and route the cable under the lower handle. Lower Handle Attaching"Z" Fitting 2. 3. To make it easier to attach the Z fitting, remove the left side of the blade control handle as shown in Figure 6. Hook the "Z" end of the brake cable into the handle from the outside to the inside, Figure 6. CableTie BladeControl Handle.. Figure 8: Use the cable tie to secure the brake cable to the lower handle, Upper Handle AttachingWheels Figure 4.
AttachingChuteDeflector AttachingStarterRope 1. 1. 2. 3. Align the holes on the chute deflector with the corresponding holes on the deck. Using group 5 from hardware pack, place carriage bolts from underside of the deck and up through the chute deflector. See Figure 10. Secure each bolt with a washer and lock nut. 2. 3. 4. FlangeLock Nut_ Fiat Using hardware from group 6, loosely attach the eye bolt to the upper handle and thread the lock nut only a few turns. Do not tighten. See Figure 11A.
Gas& Oil Fill-Up IMPORTANT:Your lawn mower was shipped without any oil in the engine or gasoline in the gas tank. Follow the accompanying engine manual to fill up both the oil and gasoline before starting for the first time. For subsequent operation of the lawn mower, it is very important that you check the level of oil and gasoline before operation. • • _ Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine manual for this. See Figure 12 for location of oil fill.
CuttingHeightAdjustment 1. 2. Remove the carriage bolts and related hardware from the wheels, Figure 14. Reattach the wheels with carriage bolts at another hole. Remember to attach ALL wheels at the same relative position to ensure an even cut. Refer to instructions for attaching the wheels in the "Setting Up" section of this manual. For a higher cutting height, use the lower hole on the deck. For a lower cutting height, use the upper hole. low medium .......................
3. 4. Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a suitable tool. Do not spray with water. Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground. If you had put plastic under the gas cap earlier, make sure to remove it now. BladeCare _ • 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. pairARNING: of heavy gloves When orremoving use a heavy the cutting rag to hold bladethe forblade. sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object.
SECTION6: TROUBLESHOOTING Engine fails to start 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. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not prime. Engine runs erratic 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Spark plug wire loose.
SECTION7: PARTSLISTFORSERIES020 14
Series020 Ref. No. Part No. Part Description 1. 710-0654A Hex Ind. Washer Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0 2. 3. 782-0048 Cutting Deck: 20" 749-04037 Lower Handle 4. 749-1092A Upper Handle 5. 6. 747-1161A Control Handle (Bail) 731-0872B Rear Flap 7. 17098 Hinge Clip 8. 9. 710-1044 Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5" Group 8 736-0524B Blade Bell Support 10. 748-0376C Blade Adapter 11. 12. 742-0640 Cutting Blade 731-0064 Discharge Chute 13. 710-0932 Carriage Screw 1/4-20 x 1.0" 14. 15.
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 will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
