Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty L Self Propelled Mower m Model 26J 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 Lawn Mower Assembly NOTE:This 2. unit is shipped without gasoline Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed manual Operator's BEFORE operating or oil in the engine. in the accompanying Perform a. One Bottle Manual the following Lift the upper sequence engine for handle setup: handle up from folded pull it to extended position Fig. 3-2. The handle should your mower.
3. 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. 5. 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 Drive Control Recoil Starter _ Primer Mulching Baffle Cutting Height Adjustment Levers 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 baffle is used for mulching of discharging of recirculating grass to the side, your mower has the option the clippings back to the lawn. Remove grass 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. 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 2. Lubricate motor General Recommendations Always observe maintenance. The warranty at least once a season with light oil (or are removed safety rules when performing does not cover items that Lubricate the torsion discharge chute periodically spring and pivot point on the side with light oil to prevent 4. The transmission is pre-lubricated and does not require lubrication. Changing 5.
7 Service Blade 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. Store mower in a dry, clean area.
Troubleshooting Problem Engine Fails to start Cause 1. 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 (if equipped S. with primer). Faulty spark plug. 4. Prime engine as instructed section. in the Operation 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Blocked fuel line. 6, Clean fuel line. 7. Engine flooded. 7.
Problem Mower will not Cause Remedy 1, Wet grass. 1. Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until later to cut. 2. Excessively high grass. 2. Mow once at a high cutting mulch grass height, then mow again at desired height or make a narrower Uneven cut 3. Sharpen or replace blade. 1. Wheels not positioned correctly. 1. Place all four wheels in same height posttion (if equipped with individual height adjusters). 2, 1. Belt not installed 2. Debris clogging 3.
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 and Description 951-10292 Spark Plug 951-10732 Air Cleaner Kit 951-10300 Fuel Cap Assembly 951-10358 Fuel Filter 634-0190 734-1987 Wheel (Front) Wheel (Rear) 931-1034B Discharge Chute (w/label) 631-04045 Mulching L Phone (800) 800-7310 serial number or (330) 220-4683 ready).
FEDERAL and/orCALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY YOUR WARRANTY STATEMENT 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 mustbe
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").
