Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty A OF O AL \\ \ 22=inch Rotary Mower- Model Series 080 iMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equippedwith an 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 power equipment, 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.Shut the engine off andwait untilthe bladecomesto a completestop before removingthe grasscatcheror unclogging the chute. The cuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after the engine is shut off. Neverplaceany part of the bodyin the bladearea untilyou are surethe blade hasstopped rotating. 20. Neveroperate mowerwithoutpropertrail shield, discharge cover,grass catcher,bladecontrol handleor othersafety protectivedevices in placeand working.Neveroperate mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.
1. For shipping purposes, the chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright position by a retainer. Removethe retainer as follows: a. Push chute deflector up towards engine. Holding deflector in this position, remove the retainer and discard. See Step 1 Setupar, d b. Lower the chute deflector carefully keeping your fingers out of the way. 2. Perform the following sequence for handle setup: a.
Adjustment Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the cutting height of the mower. Depress height adjustment lever towardsthe wheel and slide lever to desired position for a change in cutting height. See Step 6. Setup and Adjustment All wheels must be raised or lowered to the same position. For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment lever to a higher position. This will stop scalping of grass.
Blade Control Handle Cutting Height AdjustmentLevers (one at each wheel) WARNING The blade control mechanism is a Side DischargeChute safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Use extreme care Figure 1 Now that you have setup your lawn mower, it's important to become acquainted with its controls and features. when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors The bladecontrolisattachedto the upperhandleof the mower.
mowercan resultin foreign objects ARNING:The operationof any lawn being thrown intothe eyes, which can damageyour eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or whileperformingany adjustments or repairson it. __k Starting the Engine Mower the operator is standing nearthe lawn WARNING:Be sure no one other than mower while starting engine or operating mower.Never run engineindoors or in enclosed,poorly ventilatedareas.
S?_'_?_'_!_ _ _!b_ ,_ nect sparkplug, andstopengine, ground against WARNING:Always disconengine before performingany type of maintenance on your machine. Lubrication Mainta=n 1. Lubricatepivot pointson the bladecontrolhandleat least oncea seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrol mustoperatefreely in bothdirections.See Figure3. t Your Lawn ower 2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith lightoil (or motor oil).
Blade Care bladefor sharpeningor replacement, WARNING:Whenremovingthe cutting protectyourhands with a pairof heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. ,__ Periodicallyinspectthe blade adapterfor cracks, especiallyif you strikea foreignobject.Replacewhen necessary.Followthe stepsbelowfor bladeservice. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug.Turn moweron itssidemaking surethat theair filter and the carburetorare up. lVlo We r Sell Support 2.
Problem Cause Engine fails to Start i. Blade controldisengaged. spark p!ug wiredisconnected: 3. Fueltank empty or stale fuel. 4. Enginenot choked. 6. Enginerunserratic 5: Faultyspark pug BloCkedfuel linel 7: Engineflooded. 1. Sparkplug wire loose. 2. Blockedfuel lineor stale fuel. 3. 4. 5. 6. repairs beyondEngine overheats 1 Engineoil levellow. 2....A r f ow restr cted 3. Carburetornot adjustedpropery.
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1 710-1205 EyeBolt 2 720-0279 Wing Nut 3 747-1161A BladeControlHandle 4 749-1092A UpperHandle 5 746-0957 6 749-04037 LowerHandle 7 725-0157 8 787-01097 DeckAssembly22-inch 9 710-0654A TTScrew3/8-16x 1.0 BladeControlCable-37.25 inch CableTie 10 748-0376C BiadeAdapter 11 742-0642A StandardBiade22-inch 12 736-0524B BladeBell Support 13 710-1044 Screw3/8-24 x 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.
