Operator's Manual 22" Rotary Mower Model Series 080 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 Page 2 3 5 6 Customer Support Important Safe Operation Practices Slope Gauge Setting Up Operating Your Lawn Mower 8 Content Making Adjustments Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Troubleshooting Parts List Page 10 11 13 14 Warranty 16 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.
Slope Ope atio 8. Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area. Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees, do not mow it. 9.
o E SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE 191 t- A POWER POLE Iq I I O A CORNER OF A BUILDING I D. O O a >_ O3 G) O _d r- E LO o I to3 G) UJ O 15 ° r- uJ a. G) o G) ,_ O3 WARNING O3 & Z o I-UJ O3 O3 3 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: SETTINGUP 1. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug, and ground it against the engine. If engine is equipped with a rubber boot, attach rubber boot to a bolt on the engine to ground. See Figure 1. Spark Plug ireX _olt Plug Wire =_ /l Spark Plug Fig ire 1 ChuteRetainer For shipping purposes, the chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright position by a retainer. Remove the retainer by following the steps below. 1. Push the chute deflector up towards the engine.
RopeG@de 1. Insert rope guide into the hole on the upper handle indicated in Figure 4. Secure with wing nut E, but do not tighten. NOTE: Follow this step only if the rope guide is not attached to the mower. Otherwise move to step 2. 2. 3. 4. Squeeze handles this way Rope Guide Wing Nut E Hold the blade control handle against the upper handle (marked 1 in Figure 4) and pull the starter rope out of the engine (marked 2 in Figure 4). Release the blade control handle.
SECTION4: OPERATING YOURLAWNMOWER K ow your lawnmower Now that you have set up your lawn mower for operation, get aquainted with its controls and features. These are described below and illustrated in Figure 6. This knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest potential. Blade Control Handle 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.
,_ WARNING: 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. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. Push primer three times. Wait about two seconds between each push. See Figure 7A. In temperature around 55 ° F or below, prime five times.
SECTION5: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS _ ARNING: adjustments. 8 Ii £ Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before performing Hei£1t Height Adjustment Each wheel has a height adjustment leverto 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 8. IMPORTANT: All wheels must be placed in the same relative position.
SECTION6: MAINTAINING YOURLAWNMOWER 88sepalS880mm®sdatisss • • • • • 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.
Blad®8a 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 • Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. Follow the steps below for blade service. 1. 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 Engine runs erratic Engine overheats Occasional skip (hesitates at high speed Idles poorly Excessive vibration 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.
SECTION8: PARTSLISTFORSERIES080 39 3 6 6 1 1\ 35 30 14
Series080 Ref. No. Part No. Ref. No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 1 747-1161A Blade Control Handle 23 736-0741 Bell Washer .760 ID x 1.25 OD 2 749-1092A Upper Handle 24 734-1987 Rear Wheel 8 x 1.8 3 720-0279 Wing Nut 25 710-0514 Eye Bolt 27 736-0270 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0 Belt Washer .265 ID x .75 OD Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.0 28 738-1172 Shoulder Screw Wing Nut Shoulder Washer .320 ID x .93 OD 29 734-1988 Front Wheel 7 x 1.
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 two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and wilt, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
