Operator's Manual 22" Rotary Mower Model Series 050 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 Safe Operation Practices Slope Gauge Assembling Your Lawn Mower Operating Your Lawn Mower Page 2 3 5 6 9 Content Making Adjustments Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Troubleshooting Parts List Warranty Page 11 12 14 16 20 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, Mow across thefaceofslopes; never upanddown, Exercise extreme caution when changing direction onslopes, 2, Watch forholes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, orbum
o E SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE 1.11 t" A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING o >, I Q. o o a 09 D_ O "5 t" >, E LO o >, t" 09 IJJ D_ 09 15 ° t" ,E uJ a. o ,_ 09 Z O_D_ O .co r.- UJ t" O _) co WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury.
SECTION3: ASSEMBLING YOURLAWNMOWER I_ Loos8 ?alts 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.
Atta@i l Lower Hasil8 1. 2. Lift the rear of the deck and place it on a block securely. Place the lower handle over the handle bracket Lower Handle Nuts assemblies and position each handle bracket assembly stud into the bottom hole in the lower handle. 3. Secure with the wing nuts from group 1 of the hardware pack. See Figure 3. NOTE: Each end of the lower handle must be placed in the same relative position. Handle Bracket Assemblies Figure 3 Atta@i er 1. 2.
Attaching"Z" Fitting 3. 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 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. 4.
SECTION4: OPERATING YOURLAWNMOWER g ow lawnmows Now that you have set up your lawn mower for operation, get acquainted 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. Blade Control Handle 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.
_ 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: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS _ adjustments. ARNING: 8 Ii £ Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before performing Hsi£1t Height Adjustment Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the cutting height of the mower. 1. Depress the lever towards the wheel and slide the lever assembly to desired position for a change in cutting height. See Figure 13. IMPORTANT: All wheels must be placed in the same relative position.
SECTION6: MAINTAINING YOURLAWNMOWER Gss® alS88ommssdatioss • • • • • 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.
Blade8a e _ When orremoving the cutting bladethe forblade. sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pairARNING: of heavy gloves use a heavy rag to hold 1. 2. . 4. . Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. Follow the steps below for blade service. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are up.
SECTION7: 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. 1. 2. Spark plug wire loose. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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SECTION8: PARTSLISTFORSERIES050 3O 16
Series050 Ref. No. Part No. Ref. No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 1. 747-1161A Blade Control Handle 22. 736-0741 Bell Washer.760 2. 749-1092A Upper Handle 23. 687-02080 Rear Pivot Arm Assembly - RH ID x 1.25 OD 3. 720-0279 Wing Nut 687-02079 Eye Bolt 24. 734-04082 Rear Pivot Arm Assembly - LH Rear Wheel 12x 1.8 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.0 27. 736-0270 Bell Washer.265 ID x.75 OD 28. 738-1172 Shoulder Screw 29. 734-1988 Front Wheel 7 x 1.8 4. 5.
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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.
