Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty A OF O AL 22" Rotary Mower- 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 .............................. 3 4 6 8 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.
Do: 9. A missingor damageddischargecovercan causeblade contact or thrown object injuries. 1. Mow acrossthe face of slopes;never up anddown. Exerciseextreme cautionwhen changingdirectionon slopes. 2. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks, hiddenobjects,or bumps whichcan causeyou to slip or trip. Tall grasscan hide obstacles. 10. Manyinjuriesoccuras a resultof the mowerbeingpulled over the foot duringa fall causedby slippingor tripping. Donot hold on to the mowerif you are falling; releasethe handleimmediately. 11.
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 Setupand Adjustment b. Lower the chute deflector carefully keeping your fingers out of the way. 2. Perform the following sequence for handle setup a.
4. RopeguideSetupasfollowsinStep4: a. Holdthebladecontrolhandleagainstthe upperhandle.PositionA. b. Slowlypullstarterropeoutoftheengine. PositionB. c. Slipstarterropeintotheropeguide. PositionC. d. Tightenropeguidewingnut.PositionD. 5. Eachwheelhasa heightadjustment lever tochangethecuttingheightofthemower. Depressheightadjustment levertowardsthe wheelandslidelevertodesiredpositionfora changeincuttingheight.SeeStep5. 6. If yourmowerisequipped withanoptional mulching baffle,installitontheright sideofthedeck.
Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Handle Upper Handle Recoil Mower Starter Ro Gas Ca Height Adjustment Height Adjustment Lever WARNING Mulching Baffle_.,_ (If so equipped) Lever ! This blade control mechanism is a Primer safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in forei g n objects bein g thrown into the eyes, which can damage Stopping Engine 1 Reeasebadecontro hande to stop theeng ne and theblade. your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while 2. Disconnect sparkplugwirefromsparkplugand performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
S?_:?_'_:!_ _ _!b_ General Recommendations 1. Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming any maintenance. 2. Thewarrantyon this lawnmowerdoesnot cover itemsthat havebeen subjectedto operatorabuse or negligence.To receivefull valuefrom warranty, operatormustmaintainthe lawn moweras instructed here. Mainta=n t 3. Changingof engine-governedspeedwill void enginewarranty. Your Lawn ower 4. All adjustmentsshouldbe checkedat leastonce eachseason. 5.
Blade Care Off-Season WARNING: When removingthe culling blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. The followingstepsshouldbe taken to prepareyourlawn mowerfor storage. 1. Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin the lubricationinstructions. Periodicallyinspectthe blade adapterfor cracks, especiallyif you strikea foreignobject.Replacewhen necessary.Followthe stepsbelowfor bladeservice. 1.
Problem Eng neaf ils to start Cause Remedy , Bladecontrol handledisengaged.... I 2. 1: Engageblade control handle. Sparkplugwire disconnected. 21 connect wireto spark plug, &Fuel tank emptyor stale fuel. 41 Shooting Engineruns erratic For repairs beyond thembo merits listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. Eng ne overheats 6, Cleanfuel line; 7. Wait a few minutesto restart,but do not prime. 1. Sparkplug wireloose. 1. Connectand tightenspark plug wire. 2.
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17032A ChuteHinge 17098 HingeClip 682-3064 HandleBracketAssemblyRH 682-3065 HandleBracketAssemblyLH 687-02048 DeckAssembly22" (no logo) Parts List 687-02051 LeverAssembly(includesRef.#17) 687-02094 PivotArm 710-0216 Hex CapScrew3/8-16x .75 710-0599 TT Screw1/4-20x 0.5" 710-0654A TT Screw3/8-16x 1.0 710-1044 Hex CapScrew3/8-24x 1.5 710-1174 CarriageBolt 5/16-18x 2.
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR The limitedwarrantyset forth belowisgivenby MTDLLCwith respectto newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStates,its possessionsand territories. e. MTDdoes notextendany warrantyfor productssoldor exported outsideof the UnitedStates,its possessionsand territories,except those soldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsof exportdistribution.
