Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty A OF O A 22=inch Rotary Mower- AL Model Series 080 iMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equippedwithan internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany uniiprovedforest-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.
1. For shipping purposes, the chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright position by a retainer. Removethe retainer as follows: ol It a. Push chute deflector up towards engine. Holding deflector in this position, remove the retainer and discard. See Figure 3-1. b. Lower the chute deflector carefully keeping your fingers out of the way. 2. Perform the following sequence for handle setup: a.
b. Slowlypullstarterropeoutoftheengine. SeeFigure3-4. c. Slipstarterropeintotheropeguide. d. Tightenropeguidewingnut. 5. Usethecabletie provided tosecurecableto thelowerhandle.Pullcabletietightandtrim excess.SeeFigure3-5. 6.If yourmowerisequipped withanoptional mulching baffle,installitontherightside ofthedeck.Followthesequence indicated here. AdjUStment a. Liftupandholdtheside-discharge chute deflector andinsertbottomlipofthe mulching baffleinsidethechuteopening SeeFigure3-6. b.
Know Your Lawn Mower f Blade Control _' Your LaWn owel Recoil CuttingHeight AdjustmentLevers (one at each wheel) WARNING The blade control mechanism is a Mulching safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Figure 4-1 Now that you have setup your lawn mower, it's important to become acquainted with its controls and features. Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
WARNING: Theoperation ofanylawn AL mowercanresultin foreignobjects /A beingthrownintothe eyes,whichcan damageyoureyes severely.Always wearsafetyglasseswhileoperating the mower, or whileperformingany adjustmentsor repairson it. /Zd L r.] Operating Starting the Engine WARNING:Be sure no one other than owe r mower the operatoris while starting standing engine nearor the operatlawn ing mower.Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poody ventilated areas.
,_ nectsparkplug, and groundagainst WARNING:Alwaysstopengine, disconengine before performingany type of maintenance on your machine. Lubrication 1. Lubricatepivot pointson the bladecontrolat least oncea seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrol must operatefreely in both directions.See Figure5-1. 2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith lightoil (or motor oil). If wheelsare removedfor any reason,lubricatesurfaceof the pivotarm and inner surfaceof thewheelwith light oil. 3.
BladeCare bladefor sharpeningor replacement, ARNING:Whenremovingthe cutting protectyourhandswith a pairof heavy glovesor use a heavyrag to holdthe blade. _ tCranks'l_aft Periodicallyinspectthe blade adapterfor cracks, especiallyif you strikea foreignobject.Replacewhen necessary.Followthe stepsbelowfor bladeservice. _ MoWer 1. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug.Turn moweron itssidemaking surethat theair filter and the carburetorare up. Sell Support 2.
Problem Cause Remedy I Eng=nefalls to start 1. Biadecontroldlsengaged. 21 spark plug Wiredisconnected. 1, Engagebladecontrol. 2, Connect wiretOspark plug. Fue!tank empty 0r sta!e!ueL Fil!tank with C!eanl!resh gaso!inel Enginenot choked. I & ,Chokeengine as instructedinthe Operatingyour Lawn Mower section, 5. Clean adjustgap orreplace. 61 clean fue!iinel I 5. Faultyspark p!ug, Blockedfuel iinel i i i_iii _i_'i__ii i/ 7 EngineflOoded: . 7 1. Sparkplug wire loose. 2.
Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower 13
Model Series 080 Wheel Treads Bar K2Bar 14
Ref. Part No. Description 1 710-1205 EyeBolt 2 720-0279 Wing Nut 3 747-1161A BladeControlHandle 4 749-1092A UpperHandle 5 746-0957 ControlCable- 37.25" 746-0946 ControlCable- 48.25" 6 749-04037 LowerHandle 7 725-0157 8 687-02048 DeckAssembly22-inch 9 710-0654A TT Screw3/8-16x 1.0 10 748-0376C BladeAdapter,#6 x 1.19,w/Star Parts List CableTie CTORY PARTS 748-04096 BladeAdapter,25ramx 1.
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 two (2) years commencingon the date of original purchaseand will, at its option,repairor replace,freeof charge,any part foundto be defectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.