Operator`s manual
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 ........................................................ 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Setup and Adjustment ....................................... 6
Operating Your Lawn Mower .............................. 8
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 10
Trouble Shooting .............................................. 12
Safety Labels .................................................... 13
Engine Appendix .............................................. 14
Engine Safe Operation Practices ................. 14
Operating Your Engine .................................. 16
Maintaining Your Engine ............................... 18
Parts List ........................................................... 22
Warranty ............................................. Back Cover
MTDLLCreservesthe rightto changeproductspecifications,designs,andequipmentwithoutnoticeandwithoutincurringobligation.
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU BEGINTO ASSEMBLEYOURNEW
EQUIPMENT,pleaselocatethe modelplateon the
equipmentand copythe informationto the sample
modelplateprovidedto the right.Youcan locatethe
model plateby standingat the operatingpositionand
lookingdownatthe rearof the deck.This information
will be necessaryto use the manufacturer'sweb
site,to obtainassistancefrom the CustomerSup-
port Department,or whencontactingan authorized
service dealer.
Model Number Serial Number
MTD LLC
P.O= BOX 361131
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
330-220-4683
www.mtdproducts.com 800-800-7310
Customer Support
Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
If you havedifficultyassemblingthis productor haveanyquestionsregardingthe controls,operation,or
maintenanceof this unit,you canseek helpfromthe experts.Choosefrom the optionsbelow:
= Visit www.mtdproducts.com
• Call a CustomerSupport Representativeat 1-800-800-7310.
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