Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty A O AL 20=inch Rotary Mower- Model Series 020 iMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equippedwithan internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor grass-coveredland unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
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. Table of Contents Slope Gauge ........................................................ Safe Operation Practices ................................... Setup and Adjustment ....................................... Operating Your Lawn Mower ............................ Maintaining Your Lawn Mower .........................
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WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of powerequipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
19.Shutthe engine off and waituntil the bladecomesto a completestop beforeremovingthe grasscatcheror unclogging the chute. The cutting bladecontinuesto rotatefora few secondsafter the engine is shut off. Neverplace any partof the body in the bladearea until you are surethe bladehas stopped rotating. 20. Neveroperate mowerwithoutpropertrail shield, discharge cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrol handle or othersafety protectivedevices in placeand working.Neveroperate mowerwith damagedsafetydevices.
Loose Parts Cartoncontentsinclude:Wheels,Handles(upper& lower),BladeControl Handle,ChuteDeflector& a Hardware Pack.Be certainto removeall looseparts beforediscardingthe carton.Followinstructionsbelowto attachthese loose parts to yourmowersafelyand properlyfor best performance. Hardware Pack setupand ,djustment Qty. 2 Qty. 2 Qty. 2 Qty. 2 Qty. 2 Qty. 4 IMPORTANT This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine.
NOTE:Referenceto right, left,front and rearof the lawn moweris in relationto the operatingposition. Attaching angeLock Nut FiatWasher the Chute Deflector NOTE:Usea 7/16"wrenchand the hardwarein Group1 to completethe followingsteps. 1. Alignthe holeson the chutedeflectorwith the correspondingholeson the deck surface. 2. insertcarriagebolts up throughthe undersideof the deck and throughthe chutedeflector.See Figure3-1. 3. Secureeach boltwith a washerand locknut.
Attaching the Wheels f NOTE:Usean adjustablewrench,7/16"wrenchand the hardwareinGroup 3 to completethe followingsteps. Setup and Adjustment Wheelii Delck The holesin the deck providethreecuttingheights.Use correspondingholeswhenattachingall four wheels(i.e. for the lowestcuttingposition,assembleeachwheel at the highesthole on the deck). Referto the Cutting HeightAdjustmentsectionfor moreinformation. ge washer 1. Secureeach wheelto the deck as shownin Figure 3-4.
Securing Blade-Brake Cable NOTE:Usethe hardwarein Group 6 to completethe followingsteps. _stud inside properly to avoid contactwith all sharp WARNING:The cable must be routed edges and hot surfaces. Such contacts damage the cable and renderthe controls inoperative. _i= snap fitting 2. Securethe cableto the lowerleft handlewith a cable tie. See Figure3-8.Trim off the extra lengthof the cabletie. Attaching Starter jJ SnapfzFitting 1.
Know Your Lawn Mower Control Your Lawn M ow e r I WARNING This blade control is a safety device. Do not bypass its operations. Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. Figure4-1:The maincomponentson the mower.
mowercan resultoperationof in foreign objects being ARNING:The any lawn thrownintothe eyes,whichcan damage youreyesseverely.Alwayswearsafety glasses whileoperatingthe mower or whileperformingany adjustmentsor repairson it. _ Starting Engine Operati WARNING:Besure no one otherthan the _ operatoris standingnearthe lawnmower whilestarting engineor operatingmower. Neverrunengine indoorsor in enclosed, poorlyventilatedareas. Engineexhaustcontains carbonmonoxide,an odorlessand deadly gas.
Lubrication • Lubricatepivot pointson theblade controlat least once a seasonwith lightoil. Theblade controlmustoperate freelyin bothdirections.See Figure5-1. • Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith light oil (or motoroil). If wheelsare removedfor any reason, lubricatesurfaceof the axle boltand inner surfaceof the wheelwith lightoil. See Figure5-1. • Followtheaccompanyingengine manualfor engine lubricationscheduleand instructions.
Blade Care ,f" _ ARNING:When removingthe cutting blade for sharpeningor replacement, protectyour handswith a pairof heavyglovesor use a heavyrag to holdthe blade. Periodicallyinspectthe blade adapterfor cracks, especiallyif you strikea foreignobject.Replacewhen necessary. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug.Turn moweron its side makingsurethat theair filter and the carburetorare up. Your LaWn 2.
Problem Cause Engine fails tostart ii 2 B!adeContr0idisengaged, Spa[kplug Wiredisconnected. 3: Fuel tank empty or staie fuel 4. Enginenot primed(if equippedwith primer)i 5. FaultySparkp ugl 61 Blocl_edfuel linel 7: Engineflooded. Shooting Remedy ii EngagebladeContr0 2 connect wireto spark plugl 31 Filltank Withcleanl fresh gasoiine: 4. Primeengine as instr,u, cted in operat_ ingYour Lawn Mower: 15 cleanl adjustgaP,OrreP!ace. 6.
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Fief. No, Part No. Part Description 1 710-0654A Hex Ind.WasherScrew3/8-16x 1.0 2 782-0048 3 749-04037 LowerHandle 4 749-1092A UpperHandle 5 747-1161A Control Handle(Bail) 6 731-0872B RearFlap 7 17098 HingeClip 8 710-1044 Screw3/8-24 x 1.5"Group8 9 736-0524B BladeBell Support 10 748-0376C BladeAdapter 11 742-0640 CuttingBlade 12 731-0064 DischargeChute 13 710-0932 CarriageScrew1/4-20x 1.0" 14 736-0173 FiatWasher 15 710-3008 HexScrew5/16-18x .
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MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limitedwarrantyset forth belowisgivenby MTDLLCwith respect to newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStates,its possessionsand territories. "MTD"warrantsthis productagainstdefectsin materialand workmanshipfor a periodof one (1)year commencingon the date of original purchaseand will, at its option,repairor replace,freeof charge,any part foundto be defectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.
