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OF A O A AL

22" Rotary Mower- Model Series 070

iMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunit is equippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnot beusedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush-

coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).

If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderby the operator.In theStateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw

(Section4442of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester

for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

For USCustomers: MTDLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019 772C0793

PRINTEDIN U.S.A. For CanadianCustomers:MTD Products Ltd.,P.O.Box 1386,KITCHENER,ONTARION2G4J1 02/04/2006

Summary of content (15 pages)

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Safety • Setup • Adjustments • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting A OF O \ • Parts Lists • Warranty A AL \ \ 22" Rotary Mower- Model Series 070 iMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor grass-coveredland unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
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This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new equipment, 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 ................................... Set-Up & Adjustments ........................................ Operation .............................................................
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emit chemicalsknownto Stateof Californiato causecancerand birthdefectsor otherreproducWARNING:EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certainvehiclecomponentscontainor tive harm. iil / i¸¸i :/ (: DANGER:This machinewas builtto be operatedaccordingto the rulesfor safeoperationin this manual.As with anytype of powerequipment,carelessnessor erroron the partof the operatorcan result in seriousinjury.This machineis capableof amputatinghandsand feet and throwingobjects.
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8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors will accumulateinthe area. Do: 1. Mowacrossthe face of slopes; neverup anddown. Exerciseextremecaution when changingdirectionon slopes. 9. Neverremovegas cap or add fuel whilethe engineis hot or running. Allow engineto cool at least two minutes beforerefueling. 10. Neveroverfill fuel tank. Filltank to no morethan Y2inch below bottomof filler neckto providefor fuel expansion. 2.
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r " ) _ , ,_ ,A_ - -_ !| _ WARNING: Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire as instructed in the separate engine manual. 1. Thechute deflectoron your mowermaybe held in an uprightpositionbya block for shippingpurposesonly. This shippingblock mustbe removedand discarded beforethe moweris putinto operation.See Figure1. Adjustmen a. Pull thechute deflectorup towardsengine. b. Removetheblock and carefullylowerthe chute into operatingposition,keepingfingersout of the way. / .
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, RopeguideSetupas follows,see Figure5: a, Holdthe bladecontrolagainstthe upper handle, PositionA, b, Slowlypull starterropeout of engine,PositionB, c, Slip starterrope intothe ropeguide,Tighten rope guide wingnut, PositionC, , Adjustmen If yourwheels are notassembled,install as follows usingFigure6 and 7: a, Usinghardwarefrom hardwarepack,secure the rearwheelsto the deck as shownin Figure 6 and front wheelsas shown in Figure7.
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Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control lVlo We r Starter Rope WARNING Chute Read, understand, and follow all instruco tions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. This blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Baffle Figure 9 Blade Control Handle To Start Engine The bladecontrolhandleis locatedon the upperhandle of the mower.See Figure9. The bladecontrolhandle mustbe depressedin order to operatethe unit.
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OperatingTips 1. Forbest resultsand effectivemulching,do notcut wet grass. 2. Newgrass,thickgrass,or wet grassmay requirea narrowercut. 3. Fora healthierlawn,nevercut off morethan one-third of the total lengthof the grass. 4. Yourlawnshouldbe cut in the fall as long as there isgrowth. Operating Your LaWn 5. Adjustground speedaccordingto conditionof lawn. 6. If the grass hasbeen allowedto growin excessof 4 inches,mulchingis not recommended.
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Engine . i_i ii i ii _i i i i i 2. Maintainengineoil as instructedin the separate enginemanualpackedwith yourunit. Readand follow instructionscarefully. Lubricate these points before Maintenance . _i . \ J Figure 11 Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming anymaintenance. Deck 3. Changingof engine-governedspeedwill void enginewarranty. Theundersideof the mowerdeck shouldbe cleanedafter eachuseto preventa buildupof grass clippings,leaves, dirt or other matter.
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mowerfor storage. 1. Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin the lubricationinstructions. 2. Wedo not recommendthe useof a pressurewasher or gardenhoseto cleanyour unit. 3. Referto engine manualfor correctengine storageinstructions. 4. Coatmower'scutting bladewith chassisgreaseto preventrusting. 5. Storemowerin a dry, cleanarea. Do notstore nextto corrosivematerials,such as fertilizer. Figure 12 4. Removebladeand adapterfrom the crankshaft.
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Problem Cause _Enginefails to start Shooting 1. Blade control handle disengaged._ 1. Engaie blade_--control handle• -- 2. Sparkplug w re disconnected. 2. Connectwireto spark plug. 3. Fueltank emptyor stalefuel. 3. Filltank with clean,freshgasoline. 4. Enginenot primed. 4. Referto enginemanual. 5. Faultyspark plug. 5. Clean,adjustgap,or replace. 6. Blockedfuel line. I 7. Engineflooding. I Enginerunserratic For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed here; Remedy 6. Cleanfuel line. 7.
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MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR The limitedwarrantyset forth belowis givenby MTD LLCwith respectto new merchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStatesand/or its territories and possessions,and by MTDProductsLimitedwith respectto new merchandisepurchasedand usedin Canadaand/or its territoriesand possessions (eitherentity respectively,"MTD").
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REF NO. N° DE REF PART NO. N ° DE PII_CE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 1 17032A Chute Hinge Charniere de deflecteur 2 17098 Hinge Clip 3 687-02145 Handle Bracket Assembly LH Support de guidon CG 4 687-02144 Handle Bracket Assembly RH Support de guidon CD 5 787-01084A Plateau de coupe de 22 po 6 712-3017 Deck Assembly 22" Hex Nut 3/8-16 8 710-0216 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-16 x .