Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty L Self Propelled Mower m Model Series 260 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. prior to operating your machine. persons who will operate and directly. Please be sure that you, and any other the machine, carefully follow product in this manual information the at the time of printing.
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.
co Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... -4 5 Z I ,_ or a corner of a building... i i Z __ I i I I O ' FOldo, 5 ' Z "o or a fencepost ', diine , --Lepre_n tsa15 o -4 I I 15 ° Usethis page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not operate (a rise of approximately mowers up and down up and down slopes. your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
3 Assembly& Set-Up Contents of Carton One Lawn Mower One Lawn Mower One Engine Operator's Manual One Mulching NOTE:This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying manual BEFORE operating your mower. For shipping purposes, is held in an upright retainer as follows: a. One Bottle Manual of Oil Baffle Handle Assembly 1. Operator's the chute deflector position by a retainer. engine Perform a.
2. If satisfied with height of handle, tighten wing nuts at the ends of the lower handle shown in Fig.3-3. For convenience of operating, you may adjust the handle height by removing the wing nuts and removing the lower handle. 4. The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures it to the upper handle. Refer to Fig. 3-5. Figure 3-5 Figure 3-3 a. b. Position each handle bracket stud into the top hole in the lower handle. See Fig. 3-3 inset.
Mulching Baffle 1. Adj.strnents Install mulching following a. baffle on the right side of the mower CuttingHeight the steps below: Lift up and hold the side-discharge chute deflector and insert bottom lip of the mulching baffle inside the chute opening 1. Each wheel has a height adjustment cutting See Fig. 3-6. lever to change the height of the mower. a. Depress height adjustment b. Slide lever to desired lever towards position wheel. for a change in cutting height. See Fig. 3-7.
4 Controls and Features Control Drive Control Recoil Starter Mulching ................ Bame Cutting Height Adjustment Levers J Figure 4-1 8lade Control RecoUStarter The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit. unit. Release it to stop engine and blade.
Operation 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. When starting the engine for the first time, push primer (if equipped) five times. For all future starts, push the primer three times.
Maintenance& Adjustments Maintenance 4. The transmission is pre-lubricated and does not require General Recommendations Always observe maintenance. The warranty 5. safety rules when performing any of engine-governed does not cover items that Periodically for this job. 1. speed will void engine should 2. be checked at least once each check all fasteners Disconnect mower spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from Tip mower and make sure these are so that it rests on the housing. facing 3.
7 Service 8Me Care 5. Lubricate the engine the blade adapter WARNING: sharpening When removing or replacement, the cutting protect blade for inspect the blade adapter strike a foreign object. Replace when below for blade service. 1. for cracks, especially necessary. part number) Disconnect spark plug boot from spark plug. Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are facing up. 2. operating faces the ground position.
4. Lift mower to access belt from underside belt off of engine pulley and a round of mower. Slide the blade. See Fig. 7-3. Off-SeasonStorage The following for storage. steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower Clean and lubricate mower lubrication instructions. thoroughly Do not use a pressure washer or garden unit. Coat mower's cutting as described in the hose to clean your blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting. Refer to engine instructions.
Troubleshooting Problem Engine Fails to start Cause Remedy 1. Blade control disengaged. 1, 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 (if equipped 5. with primer). Faulty spark plug. Engage blade control. 4. Prime engine as instructed section. in the Operation S. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Blocked fuel line. 6. Clean fuel line. 7. Engine flooded. 7.
9 Replacement Parts 1- _ Component /J j Part Number and Description 759-3338 Spark Plug 490-200-0011 Air Filter Cartridge BS-497929S Fuel Tank Cap 634-0190 734-1987 Wheel (Front) Wheel (Rear) 931-1034B Discharge Chute (w/label) 631-04045 Mulching ........... j J" ',, .) j i j- Phone (800) 800-7310 serial number or (330) 220-4683 ready).
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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").
