Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Operator’s Manual Reel Mower — Models 3000 & 3100 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Form No.
1 To The Owner Thank You Thank you for purchasing an MTD Reel Mower. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine. Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times.
Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING! DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual.
Do Not: Service 1. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you could lose your footing or balance. 1. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. 2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. 2. 3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause slipping. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. 3. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
3 Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Crate • One Upper Handle • Two Mid Handles • One Lower Handle • Six Carriage Bolts • Six Wing Knobs • Six Saddle Washers • One Grass Catcher (Model 3100) • One Operator’s Manual • One Product Registration Card Mower Set-Up Attaching the Handle 1. Secure the upper handle to the mid handles with two carriage bolts, two saddle washers and two wing knobs. See Fig. 3-1. Figure 3-2 Figure 3-1 2.
Adjusting the Cutting Height Attaching the Grass Catcher (Model 3100) The cutting height can be adjusted to between approximately 3/4-inch and 21/2-inches. 1. Expand the grass catcher from its collapsed position by opening up the hinges found on the inside of its frame. 1. 2. Position the grass catcher hooks over the rod on the rear of the mower. See Fig. 3-5.
4 Operation Using Your Lawn Mower Please observe the following when operating your reel mower. • Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine. WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it. • Mow the lawn when the grass is relatively dry.
5 Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Adjustments WARNING: Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. Any wheel rotation can cause the blade reel to rotate. General Recommendations • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • The warranty 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.
3. To test for proper adjustment: a. Lean the mower all the way back so that it’s resting on the handle. b. Use one hand to slowly rotate the wheel of the mower, causing the blade reel to slowly turn. If the wheel is too difficult to turn, slightly loosen each adjustment screw. c. While the blade reel is turning, insert a sheet of paper between the blade reel and the cutting bar. See Fig. 5-2. The paper should shear evenly along the entire length of the cutter bar, as if being cut by scissors.
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Models 15A-3000 & 15A-3100 Ref. Part Number Description Ref. Part Number Description 1 720-04167 Grip, Handle, 26 x 16 x 630 22 710-05324 Bolt, M8 x 1 x 65 2 749-04811 Handle, Upper 23 736-04567 Washer, 25 x 6.5 x 1.
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 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 Canada and/ or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “MTD”).
