Operator's Manual 20" Mulching Push Lawn Mower MODEL 109 IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page 3 6 7 8 Important Safe Operation Practices Slope Gauge Assembling Your Lawn Mower Know Your Lawn Mower Operating Your Lawn Mower Making Adjustments 9 10 Content Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Off Season Storage Trouble Shooting Guide Illustrated Parts Page 11 12 13 14 Warranty 16 FINDINGMODELNUMBER 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.
SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES 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.
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O0 USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. m --I SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE I Z A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING I € mo m m t O3 \ 15 ° WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury.
SECTION3: ASSEMBLING YOURLAWNMOWER ToRemoveUnitFromCarton • • • • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. Remove loose parts included with your unit (i.e., operator's manual, etc.). Cut along corners and lay carton down flat. Remove packing material. Roll or slide unit out of carton. IMPORTANT:This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE.
• • • With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, hold the blade control handle against the upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the engine. Release the blade control handle. Slip the starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten the wing nut. See Figure 5. Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened securely. Attach cables to the lower handle with the two cable ties already on the lower handle, insert pegs on cable ties into the holes on the lower handle.
SECTION5: OPERATING YOURLAWNMOWER ,i_ Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Return it slowly to the rope guide. If you encounter any problems, refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide for helpful information. from the chute Keep area hands on cutting The WARNING: and deck. feet away blade will be rotating whenever the engine is running. Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting the engine or operating the mower.
SECTION6: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS Carburetor WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to your lawn mower without first stopping the engine and disconnecting the spark plug wire. WARNING: If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine is running (e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all moving parts and heated surfaces (e.g. muffler). HandleHeight Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position .To lower the handle height for your convenience, proceed as follows.
SECTION7: MAINTAININGYOURLAWNMOWER To removeblade: ,i_ WARNING: sparkAlways engine and disconnect plug wirestop before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance work on lawn mower. • Remove the bolt and blade bell support which hold the blade and adapter to the engine crankshaft. See Figure 12. Remove the blade and the adapter from the crankshaft.
• CuttingDeck • • The underside of the mower deck should be • cleaned after each use to prevent a build-up of grass clippings, leaves, dirt or other matter. If this debris is allowed to accumulate, it will invite rust and corrosion, and may prevent proper mulching. The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and scraping clean with a suitable tool (make certain the spark plug wire is disconnected). • NOTE: We do not recommend the use of pressure washers or garden hose to clean your unit.
SECTION9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Corrective Possible Cause(s) Action Engine fails to start 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Blade control handle disengaged. Spark plug wire disconnected. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line. Faulty spark plug. Engine flooded. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Engage blade control handle. Connect wire to spark plug. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Clean fuel line. Clean, adjust gap or replace. Wait a few minutes to restart. Do not prime. Engine runs erratic 1. 2.
SECTION10: PARTSLISTFORMODEL109 7 16 17 -_,.._\ 12 \ \ 24 _.
Model109 Ref. No. Pa_ No. Ref. No. Description 1. 747-1161A Control Handle 2. 736-0451 Saddle Washer 3. 736-0524A 4. Part No. Description 24. 731-1933 Front Deck Cover 25. 731-1426A Hubcap: Radial Spoke, Yellow Blade Bell Support 26. 738-0507B Shoulder Bolt 710-1044 Hex Bolt 27. 687-02077 Pivot Arm Assembly - RH Front 5. 747-0710 Hinge Pin 6. 749-1092A Upper Handle 7. 710-1205 Rope Guide 8. 710-1174 Carriage Bolt 9. 749-0928A Lower Handle 10.
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRD.MaN TM ® The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. "MTD" warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and wilt, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
