Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting 's • Warranty L Push Mower m Model 02M 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 Pack One Blade Control Operator's One Bottle Manual One Upper & Lower Handle One Chute Deflector Hardware Pack Group1 Qty. 2 Qty. 2 Group2 Qty. 2 _ Qty. 2 Qty. 4 -- Qty. 4 Group3 Qty. 4 Group4 /_ \ Qty. 4 I I Qty. 2 \--_ QTY. 2 1 Qty. 1 of Oil D \\ 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 FlangeLockNut NOTE: Use the hardware following steps. in Group 1 to complete the Shouldel 1. 2.
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 Use (i.e. for the each wheel at the highest on the deck). Refer to the Cutting more information. 1. heights. all four wheels Height Adjustment hole section for Secure each wheel to the deck as shown in Fig. 3-4. Wheel Deck ii "_J Lock Nut J Figure Nut 3.
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 BladeControl 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. _lk Never attempt This to bypass its operations. ARNING: blade control is a safety device.
Operation f 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. Push primer 1-3 times. Wait about two seconds between each push. See Fig. 5-1.
Maintenance& Adjustments DeckCare Maintenance Clean underside General Recommendations Always observe maintenance. The warranty build-up safety rules when performing any of engine-governed should 3. and make sure these are Always stop engine, against engine any type of maintenance disconnect before Lubricate spark 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 Fig. 7-1. 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.
EngineOperation Fuel Cap \ \ \ Air Cleaner Grip OU Fill ........ Cap Primer Spark Plug Mumer Figure 10-1 Pre-OperationCheck Oil Recommendations NOTE:This engine is shipped engine. Running the engine serious engine damage Before starting without with insufficient engine, is about 20 oz. Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent motor oil certified 20 Oil mlmlllm Iilmllm high detergent, SG/SF. on the for general, all temperature in your area from m,3o premium U.S.
CheckOil Level CheckFuel Level NOTE: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the 1. Clean around 2. Fill tank to approximately engine stopped. 1. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick Fig. 10-2. clean. See neck to allow fuel fill before removing cap to fuel. 1-inch below for fuel expansion. NOTE: Before refueling, lowest portion of Be careful not to overfill. allow engine to cool 2 minutes.
1 EngineMaintenance Periodic any maintenance. To prevent accidental ARNING: the Shut offthe disconnect spark plug engine boot. before _ inspection If engine must be tipped to transport of the engine is essential is to be maintained. Regular maintenance will also ensure a long service life.
AirCleanerService Oil Service Check oil level regularly. Be sure correct oil level is maintained. hours or daily before starting procedure in the Operation engine. Check every five section. IMPORTANT: Never run the engine without the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear will result. OilChange 1. IMPORTANT: Be sure to check engine on a level surface with the engine stopped. Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapid and complete draining. 1.
SparkPlugService 3_ necessary by bending side electrode. should be set to 0.030 in. plug removed. DODONOT NOT crankforengine WARNING: check spark _ Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. Correct as See Fig. 10-4. The gap with with spark spark plug removed. To ensure proper engine operation, properly and free of deposits. 1. gapped the spark plug must be Remove the spark plug boot and use a spark plug wrench Electrode to remove the plug. See Fig. 10-3.
Fuel Filter Service The fuel filter cannot Storage be cleaned year or every 100 operating gasoline. 1. 2. and must be replaced once a hours; more often if run with old Remove all fuel from tank by running from lack of fuel. engine Engines stored between until it stops in fuel system or on essential your engine deteriorates Remove c-clamp from fuel line and remove tank outlet. See Fig. 10-5.
TheEZStartPromise ProvisionsofYourLimitedWarranty In addition to the other terms and conditions of the Limited Warranty applicable to your new mower, MTD LLC ("MTD") hereby warrants that your mower's engine will start on the first or second attempt by an able-bodied adult (subject to the limitations described below) for the duration of the manufacturer's limited warranty applicable to your product.
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Model02M Ref, [ Description Part Number 1 710-0654A Hex Ind. Washer Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0 2 787-01602-0638 Cutting 3 749-04037 Lower Handle 4 749-I092A-0637 Upper Handle 5 747-I 161A-0637 Control 6 731-0872B Rear Flap 7 17098P Hinge Clip 8 710-I044 Screw, 3/8-24 x 1.5" 9 736-0524B Blade Bell Support 10 748-0376C Blade Adapter 11 942-0640 Cutting 12 731-0064 Discharge 13 710-0932 Carriage 14 736-0173 Flat Washer 15 710-3008 Hex Screw, 5/16-18 x .
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EngineModel - 1P61NO Rof]Part Number Description NO, I. 951-I0337 Fuel Tank 2. 951-10737 Spark Arrestor 3. 951-10335 Rubber 4. 951-10292 Spark Plug 5. 951-10617 Dipstick Assembly 6. 951-10743 Cylinder Head Assembly 7. 951-10742 Short Block Assembly 8. 951-10740 Stop Switch and Brake Assembly 9. 951-10319 Recoil Spring and Pulley Assembly 10. 951-10314 Push Rod Kit 11. 951-10313 Valve Kit 12. 951-10370 Oil Drain Plug and Washer Assembly 13. 951-10937 Ignition 14.
MTD CONSUMER GROUP (MTD) and the United States Environment Emission (Owner's Control System Warranty Defect Warranty Protection Agency (U. S. EPA) Statement Rights and Obligations) The U. S. EPAand MTDare pleasedto explaintheemissionscontrolsystemwarrantyon your modelyear 2005and latersmalloff-roadengine. New smalloff-roadenginesmustbe designed,builtand equippedto meetthe stringentanti-smogstandards.
(7)Theengine manufacturer isliable fordamages toother engine components proximately caused byafailure under warranty ofanywarranted part. (8)Throughout theengine's warranty period defined inSubsection (a)(2), MTD willmaintain a supply ofwarranted partssufficient tomeet the expected demand forsuchparts. (9)Anyreplacement partmaybeused intheperformance ofanywarranty maintenance orrepairs andmust beprovided without charge tothe owner. Suchusewillnotreduce thewarranty obligations ofMTD.
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").
