Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty L Push Mower m Model 50J MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.
1 ToTheOwner ThankYou Thank you for purchasing It was carefully when properly a Lawn Mower Please read this entire manual It instructs manufactured engineered to provide excellent operated and maintained. by MTD. in this manual prior to operating the equipment. you how to safely and easily set up, operate maintain your machine. persons who will operate Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models.
2 importantSafeOperationPractices WARNING: This symbol could endanger points out important the personal all instructions safety and/or in this manual with these instructions before property attempting may result in personal When you see this symbol. safety instructions of yourself to operate which, if not followed, and others. this machine. Read and follow Failure to comply injury.
12. Amissing ordamaged discharge cover cancause blade contact orthrown object injuries. 13. Many injuries occur asaresult ofthemower beingpulled overthefootduring afallcaused byslipping ortripping. Donotholdontothemower ifyouarefalling; release the handle immediately. 14. Never pullthemower back toward youwhileyouare walking. Ifyoumustback themower away fromawallor obstruction firstlookdownandbehind toavoid tripping andthenfollowthese steps: a. Stepback frommower tofullyextend yourarms. b.
Service 3. Check the blade and engine intervals To avoid personal care in handling injury or property damage gasoline. Gasoline is extremely can ignite. Wash your skin and change flammable clothes original 3. Use only an approved Never fill containers gasoline container. inside a vehicle 4. Remove gas-powered equipment Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight equipment 7. trailer and refuel it on the ground.
SparkArrestor Notice Regarding Emissions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate may include the following Modification (EM), Oxidizing Injection on regular emission unleaded control gasoline, and internal combustion engine and should not be used WARNING: This machine is equipped with an on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush i_ll systems: Engine Catalyst (OC), Secondary A
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear machine before attempting to assemble and operate. on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, assemble and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to and operate DANGER -- ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate or grass catcher is in its proper place.
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3 Assembly& Set-Up Contents of Carton One Lawn Mower One Mulching One Lawn Mower For shipping purposes, the chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright position by a retainer. Remove the retainer as follows: b. One Bottle of Oil Handle NOTE:This lawn mower is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up the gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine manual BEFOREoperating your mower. a. Manual Baffle Assembly 1.
2. If satisfied with the height of the handle, tighten the star knobs atthe ends of the lower handle shown in Fig. 3-3. For convenience of operation, you may adjust the handle height as follows: Figure 3. Position the recoil starter by following a. Hold the blade control against b. Slowly pull the starter Fig. 3-4. the steps below: the upper handle. rope out of the engine. See 3-3 Figure 3-4 NOTE: Each end of the lower handle must be placed same position on the mounting brackets. a.
Mulching Baffle 1. If your mower Adjustments is equipped with an optional mulching baffle, install it on the right side of the deck. Follow the sequence indicated a. here. Each wheel has a height adjustment Lift up and hold the side-discharge and insert the bottom chute deflector lip of the mulching inside the chute opening b. baffle See Fig. 3-6. Snap the hooks of the mulching height onto the mower. lever to change the cutting of the mower. I. Depress the height adjustment 2.
4 Controls and Features Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Lever (one at each wheel) Mulching Primer Baffle ....................->_ J Figure 4-1 BladeControl MulchingBaffle The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the The mulching unit. Release it to stop engine and blade. _ Never attempt to bypass its operations. ARNING: This blade control is a safety device.
Operation f Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. 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. Push primer 3 times. Wait about two seconds between each push. See Fig. 5-1. In temperature below 50°1:,prime 5 times.
Maintenance& Adjustments Maintenance 4_ Follow the Engine Maintenance schedule General Recommendations Always observe maintenance. performing any Clean underside on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed here. Changing of engine-governed Periodically should 1. of the mower of grass clippings Disconnect mower 2.
7 Service BladeCare WARNING: sharpening When removing or replacement, the cutting protect blade for your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Periodically inspect the blade adapter strike a foreign object. Replace when below for blade service. 1. Disconnect for cracks, especially necessary. if you the engine part number) Remove the bolt and the blade bell support which operating See faces the ground position.
Troubleshooting Problem Engine Fails to start Cause ]. Remedy Blade control disengaged. 1. Engage blade control. 2. Spark plug boot disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark boot. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Engine not primed 0fequipped with primer). 4. Prime engine as instructed section. in the Operation 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Blocked fuel line. 6. Clean fuel line. Z 7.
EngineOperation Fuel Cap \ \ \ Air Cleaner Grip OU Fill ........ Cap Primer Spark Plug Mumer Figure 9=1 Pre-OperationCheck Oil Recommendations NOTE:This engine is shipped engine. Running the engine serious engine damage Before starting without with insufficient engine, is about 20 oz. Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent motor oil certified 20 Oil mlmlllm Iilmllm high detergent, SG/SF. on the for general, all temperature in your area from m,3o premium U.S.
CheckOil Level CheckFuel Level NOTE: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the 1. Clean around 2. Fill tank to approximately engine stopped. 1. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick Fig. 9-2. clean. See fuel fill before neck to allow removing 1-inch below for fuel expansion. NOTE: Before refueling, cap to fuel. lowest portion of Be careful not to overfill. allow engine to cool 2 minutes.
1 EngineMaintenance Periodic any maintenance. To prevent accidental ARNING: the Shut offthe disconnect spark plug engine boot. before _ inspection If engine must be tipped to transport of the engine is essential is to be maintained. Regular maintenance will also ensure a long service life.
AirCleanerService Oil Service Check oil level regularly. Paper filters cannot Be sure correct or every 100 operating dusty conditions. oil level is maintained. hours or daily before starting procedure in the Operation engine. Check every five See oil checking be cleaned and must be replaced section. solvents for cleaning thegasoline air cleaner element. A fire WARNING: Never use or low flash point or explosion could result.
SparkPlugService 3_ necessary by bending side electrode. should be set to 0.030 in. plug removed. DODONOT NOT crankforengine WARNING: check spark _ Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. Correct as See Fig. 10-4. The gap with with spark spark plug removed. To ensure proper engine operation, properly and free of deposits. 1. gapped the spark plug must be Remove the spark plug boot and use a spark plug wrench Electrode to remove the plug. See Fig. 10-3.
Fuel Filter Service The fuel filter cannot Storage be cleaned year or every 100 operating gasoline. 1. 2. and must be replaced once a hours; more often if run with old Remove all fuel from tank by running from lack of fuel. engine Engines stored between until it stops in fuel system or on essential your engine deteriorates Remove c-clamp from fuel line and remove tank outlet. See Fig. 10-5.
11 ReplacementParts 1- _ Component ® 0 Part Number 951-10292 Spark Plug 951-10732 Air Cleaner Kit 951-10300 Fuel Cap Assembly 951-10358 Fuel Filter 734-1988 Wheel (Front) 734-04082 Wheel (Rear) 931-1034B Discharge Chute (w/label) 631-04045 Mulching 942-0742A Phone (800) 800-7310 serial number or (330) 220-4683 ready).
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FEDERAL and/or CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTDConsumerGroupInc,the United StatesEnvironmentalProtectionAgency (EPA),and, forthose productscertifiedfor sale in the stateof California,the CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARB)are pleasedto explainthe emission(evaporativeand/or exhaust)controlsystem(ECS) warrantyon youroutdoor 2006 andlater smalloff-roadspark-ignitedengine andequipment(outdoorequipmentengine)In California,new outdoorequipmentengines must
WARRANTED PARTS: The repairor replacementof any warrantedpart otherwiseeligiblefor warrantycoveragemay be excludedfrom such warrantycoverageif MTDConsumerGroup Inc demonstratesthatthe outdoor equipmentengine has beenabused,neglected,or improperlymaintained,and thatsuch abuse, neglect,or impropermaintenancewasthe direct causeof the needfor repairor replacementof the part.
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 and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canadaand/ or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "MTD").
