Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty L Push Mower m Moclel Series 020 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 machine isforest-covered, equipped with brush an on ARNING: or near anyThis unimproved covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's _1
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 One Engine Operator's ffardware Pack Group1 Qty. 2 Qty. 2 k-- Group2 _-- Qty. 2 _ Qty. 2 Qty. 4 -- Qty. 4 Group3 Qty. 4 Qty. 4 Group4 Qty. 2 Group5 \-_ ] Qty. Qty. 1 Group6 _ Qty.
3. Assembly Secure the lower handle to the deck using the hex screws, shoulder screws, and flange lock nuts. See Fig. 3-2. NOTE:This lawn mower is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up the gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine manual BEFORE operating your mower. Chute Deflector FlangeLock Nut NOTE: Use the hardware following steps. 1. 2. in Group to complete Align the holes on the chute deflector holes on the deck surface.
F Wheels ht NOTE: Use the hardware in Group 3 to complete the following ld steps. The holes in the deck provide three cutting corresponding holes when attaching lowest position, cutting assemble on the deck). Refer to the Cutting more information. 1. heights. all four wheels Use (i.e. for the each wheel at the highest Height Adjustment hole section for Secure each wheel to the deck as shown in Fig. 3-4.
1. SecuringControl Cable NOTE: Use the hardware in Group 6 to complete the following steps. 1. properly to Loop the rope through controls 4. Tighten inoperative. inside the snap fitting the eye bolt. See Fig. 3-8. the eye bolt to the handle using the lock nut. DO NOT overtighten. into the hole handle, as shown See Fig. 3-8. engine. 3.
4 Controls and Features Recoil Starter J Figure 4-1 8lade Control RecoilStarter The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit. unit. Release it to stop engine and blade. _ Never attempt This to bypass its operations. ARNING: blade control is a safety device.
Operation 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. 1. When starting the engine for the first time, push primer (if equipped) five times.
Maintenance& Adjustments DeckCare Maintenance Clean underside General Recommendations Always observe maintenance. The warranty build-up safety rules when performing any of engine-governed 2. should 3. and make sure these are Always stop engine, against engine any type of maintenance disconnect before Lubricate spark 2. 4. pivot points on the blade control Lubricate the wheels at least once must operate freely in at least once a season with light oil (or motor oil).
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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ModelSeries020 Ref, I Part Number Description 1 710-0654A Hex Ind. Washer Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0 2 787-01602-0638 Cutting Deck, 20" - Red 787-01602-0709 Cutting Deck, 20" - Green 3 749-04037 Lower Handle 4 749-1092A-0637 Upper Handle 5 747-1161A-0637 Control 6 731-0872B Rear Flap 7 17098P Hinge Clip 8 710-1044 Screw, 3/8-24 x 1.
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").