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21" Self-Propelled Mower- Model 998
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunit is equippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnot beusedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderby the operator.In theStateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
FORMNO.769-01020B
4/1/2005
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 .............................................. 14
Off-Season Storage and Safety Labels .......... 15
Parts List ........................................................... 16
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU START ASSEMBLING
YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,
please locatethe model plate on the equipment and copy the
information to the sample model plate provided to the right.
You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating
position and looking down at the rear of the deck. This
information will be necessary to use the manufacturer'sweb
site and/or obtain assistancefrom the Customer Support
Department or an authorized service dealer.
Model Number
www.mtdproducts.com
Serial Number
MTD LLC
P.O= BOX 361131
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
330-220-4683
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 have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regardingthe controls, operation,or maintenanceof this
unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
1. Visit mtdproducts.com. Click on the Service & Support menu option.
2. Phone a Customer Support Representative at 1 (800) 800-7310.
3. The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine-related issues with regardsto performance, power-rating,specifica-
tions, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual, packed separatelywith
your unit, for more information.
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RNING
This symbol points
i out important safety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed, could
endangerthe personal
i safety and/or property
I of yourself and others.
Readand follow all
instructions in this man-
ual before attempting to
operatethis machine.
Failureto comply with
these instructions may
i result in personal injury.
i When you see this
_ symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrictthe use
i of this power machine
i to personswho read,
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
and on the machine.
WARNING: Engine Exhaust,some of its constituents, andcertain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals knownto State of Californiato cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can
result in serious injury.This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failureto observe the followingsafety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Children
Tragicaccidentscan occur if operatoris notalert to presence
of children.Childrenare oftenattractedto mowerand mowing
activity.Theydo not understandthe dangers.Neverassume
thatchildrenwill remainwhereyou lastsawthem.
1. Keepchildrenout of the mowingareaand underwatchful
careof a responsibleadultother thanthe operator.
2. Be alert andturn moweroff if a childentersthe area.
3. Beforeand whilemovingbackwards,look behindanddown
forsmallchildren.
4. Useextremecare when approachingblind corners,
doorways,shrubs,trees,or otherobjectsthat mayobscure
yourvisionof a child whomay run intothe mower.
5. Keepchildrenawayfrom hot or runningengines.Theycan
sufferburnsfrom a hotmuffler.
6. Neverallow childrenunder14 yearsoldto operatea power
mower.Children14 yearsoldand overshouldreadand
understandoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthis
manualandshouldbe trainedandsupervisedbya parent.
General Operation
1. Readthis operator'smanual carefully inits entiretybefore
attemptingto assemblethis machine.Read,understand,
andfollowall instructionson the machineandin the
manual(s) beforeoperation.Be completelyfamiliar with
thecontrols andthe properuseof this machinebefore
operatingit. Keepthis manualin a safeplace forfuture
and regularreferenceand for orderingreplacementparts.
2. Thismachineis a precision pieceof powerequipment,
nota plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all
times.Yourunithas beendesignedto performonejob: to
mowgrass. Do notuse it for any otherpurpose.
3. Neverallow childrenunder 14yearsold to operatethis
machine.Children 14yearsold and overshould readand
understandthe instructionsinthis manualandshould
be trainedand supervisedby a parent.Onlyresponsible
individualswho arefamiliar withthese rulesof safe
operationshould be allowedto usethis machine.
4. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentis to
be used. Removeall stones,sticks,wire, bones,toys and
otherforeignobjectswhichcould be tripped overor picked
up andthrown by the blade.Thrownobjectscan cause
seriouspersonalinjury.Plan yourmowingpatternto avoid
dischargeof materialtoward roads,sidewalks,bystanders
andthe like.Also, avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta
wall or obstructionwhich maycausedischargedmaterial
to ricochet backtoward the operator.
5. Tohelpavoid bladecontact ora thrown objectinjury,
stay inoperatorzone behindhandlesand keepchildren,
bystanders,helpersand pets at least 75 feetfrom mower
whileit is inoperation.Stop machineif anyoneenters
area.
6. Alwayswearsafetyglasses or safetygogglesduringopera-
tion andwhile performingan adjustmentor repairto protect
youreyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancauseserious
injuryto the eyes.
7. Wearsturdy, rough-soledworkshoesand close-fitting
slacksandshirts. Shirtsand pantsthatcoverthe arms and
legs andsteel-toedshoesare recommended.Neveroperate
this machinein bare feet,sandals, slipperyor lightweight
(e.g. canvas)shoes.
8. Do not puthands or feet near rotatingparts or undercutting
deck.Contactwithblade can amputatehands andfeet.
9. A missingor damageddischargecovercan cause blade
contactor thrownobject injuries.
10.Manyinjuriesoccuras a resultof the mowerbeing pulled
overthefoot duringa fall causedby slippingor tripping.
Do nothold on to the mowerif you are falling; releasethe
handle immediately.
11.Neverpullthe mowerbacktowardyou whileyou are
walking.If you must backthe mowerawayfrom a wall or
obstructionfirst look downand behindto avoid trippingand
thenfollowthese steps:
a. Stepback from mowerto fully extendyourarms.
b. Be sure youare well balancedwithsurefooting.
c. Pullthe mowerbackslowly,no morethan half way
toward you.
d. Repeatthesestepsas needed.
12.Do notoperatethe mowerwhileunderthe influenceof
alcoholor drugs.
13.Do notengage the self-propelledmechanismon units so
equippedwhilestartingengine.
14.The bladecontrol handle is a safetydevice.Neverattempt
to bypassits operation.Doingso makesthe safetydevice
inoperativeandmayresult in personalinjurythrough
contactwith the rotatingblade. The bladecontrol handle
mustoperateeasily in bothdirectionsandautomatically
returnto the disengagedpositionwhen released.
15.Neveroperatethe mowerinwet grass. Alwaysbe sure of
yourfooting. A slip and fall cancauseseriouspersonal
injury.If youfeel you are losing yourfooting,releasethe
bladecontrol handle immediatelyand the bladewillstop
rotatingwithinthreeseconds.
16.Mowonly in daylightor good artificiallight. Walk,never run.
17.Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives, walksor roads.
18.If the equipmentshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stop the
engineand check immediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationis
generallya warningof trouble.
19.Shutthe engineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto a
completestop beforeremovingthe grasscatcheror unclog-
gingthe chute.
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The cuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after
the engineis shut off. Neverplaceany part of the bodyin
the bladearea untilyou are surethe blade hasstopped
rotating.
20. Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrail shield, discharge
cover,grass catcher,bladecontrol handleor othersafety
protectivedevicesin placeand working.Neveroperate
mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failureto do so,can
resultin personalinjury.
21. Mufflerandengine becomehot andcan causea burn.Do
nottouch.
22.Only use parts and accessoriesmadefor this machineby
manufacturer.Failureto do so can result inpersonalinjury.
23. If situationsoccurwhich are not coveredin this manual,
use careand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealerfor
assistance.Telephone1-800-800-7310for the nameof your
nearestdealer.
Slope Operation
Slopesare a majorfactor relatedto slip andfallaccidentswhich
can resultinsevereinjury.Operationon slopesrequiresextra
caution.If you feel uneasyon a slope,do notmow it.For your
safety,usetheslope gaugeincludedas part of this manualto
measureslopesbeforeoperatingthis unit on a slopedor hilly
area.If the slopeis greaterthan 15degrees,do not mowit.
Do:
1. Mowacrossthe faceof slopes; neverup anddown.
Exerciseextremecaution when changingdirection on
slopes.
2. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks, hiddenobjects,or bumpswhich
can causeyouto slip or trip. Tallgrass can hideobstacles.
3. Alwaysbe sure of yourfooting.A slip andfall cancause
serious personalinjury.If you feel you are losingyour
balance,releasethe bladecontrolhandle immediately,and
the bladewill stop rotatingwithin 3 seconds.
Do Not:
1. Donot mowneardrop-offs, ditchesor embankments,you
could loseyour footing or balance.
2. Donot mowslopesgreaterthan 15degrees asshown on
the slopegauge.
3. Donot mowon wetgrass. Unstablefootingcould cause
slipping.
Service
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
1. To avoidpersonalinjury orpropertydamage useextreme
care in handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammable
and the vapors are explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan
occur when gasolineis spilled on yourself or your clothes
which can ignite.
2. Wash yourskin andchangeclothesimmediately.
3. Useonly an approvedgasolinecontainer.
4. Neverfill containers insidea vehicle oron a truckor trailer
bedwith a plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson the
ground awayfrom yourvehicle beforefilling.
5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truck ortrailer
and refuel it on the ground.If this is not possible,then refuel
such equipmenton a trailer with a portablecontainer,rather
than from a gasoline dispensernozzle.
6. Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththe rim of the fuel tank or
container openingat all times until fuelingis complete.Do
notuse a nozzlelock-opendevice.
7. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars, pipesand othersources
of ignition.
8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors will
accumulatein thearea.
9. Neverremovegas cap oradd fuel whileengine is hot or
running. Allowengineto cool at least two minutesbefore
refueling.
10.Neveroverfill fuel tank. Filltank to no more than Y2inch
below bottomof filler neckto providefor fuelexpansion.
11.Replacegasoline cap andtighten securely.
12.If gasolineis spilled,wipe it off theengine and equipment.
Moveunit to another area.Wait 5 minutesbeforestarting
engine.
13.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containernear an open
flame,sparkor pilot light as on a water heater,space
heater, furnace ,clothesdryeror othergas appliances.
14.Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfree of grass, leaves,
orother debrisbuild-up.Clean up oil orfuel spillageand
removeany fuel soakeddebris.
15.Allow a mowerto cool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.
General Service:
1. Neverrun an engine indoorsorin a poorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand
deadlygas.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe
bladeandall movingparts havestopped.Disconnectthe
sparkplugwire andgroundagainstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
3. Checkthe bladeandengine mountingbolts atfrequent
intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectbladefor
damage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn) Replacebladewiththe
originalequipmentmanufacture's(O.E.M.)bladeonly,listed
inthis manual."Use of partswhichdo notmeetthe original
equipmentspecificationsmay leadto improperperformance
andcompromisesafety!"
4. Mowerbladesare sharp andcan cut.Wrapthebladeor wear
gloves,anduse extracautionwhenservicingthem.
5. Keepall nuts,bolts, andscrewstightto be surethe equip-
mentis in safeworkingcondition.
6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir properopera-
tion regularly.
7. Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stop the engine,discon-
nectthe sparkplugwire andgroundagainsttheengine.
Thoroughlyinspectthe mowerfor any damage.Repairthe
damagebeforestartingandoperatingthe mower.
8. Neverattemptto makea wheel or cuttingheightadjustment
whiletheengine is running.
9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail
shield aresubjectto wear anddamagewhichcould expose
movingparts or allowobjectsto be thrown.For safety
protection,frequentlycheck componentsandreplaceim-
mediatelywithoriginal equipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)
parts only,listed in this manual."Use of parts which do
notmeetthe original equipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
10.Do notchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedthe
engine.The governorcontrolsthe maximumsafe operating
speedof theengine.
11.Maintainor replacesafetylabels,as necessary.
12.Observeproperdisposallawsand regulations.Improper
disposalof fluidsand materialscan harm the environment.
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Practices
WARNING
This symbol points
out important safety
instructions which, if
not followed, could
endangerthe personal
safety and/or property
of yourselfand others.
Readand follow all
instructions inthis man-
ual before attempting to
operate this machine.
Failureto comply with
these instructionsmay
result in personal injury.
Whenyou see this
symbol.
HEED iTS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrictthe use
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
and on the machine.
NOTE:Standbehind
themowerasifyou
weregoingtooperate
it.Yourrig[_thandcor-
} respondstotheright
sideofthemower;your
lefthandcorresponds
totheleftsideofthe
mower.
NOTE: Forshipping
purposes your mower
is set with the wheels
in a low cutting
i height position. For
best results raisethe
cutting position until it
is determinedwhich
i height is best for your
lawn. See Step 7 for
details.
i IMPORTANT
I This unit is shipped
i without gasoline or
oil in the engine. Fil
up gasoline and oil
' as instructed in the
accompanying engine
i manual BEFORE
operating your mower,
J
Figure 1
ardware Pack
Wing Nuts (2) Carriage Bolts
Figure 2
1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhich may be between
upperandlowerhandles.
a. Pullupand backon upperhandleas shownin
Figure1. Makecertainthe lowerhandleis seated
securelyintothe handle mountingbrackets.
b. Tightenhandknobssecuringupperhandleto
lowerhandle.Make surethateachcarriagebolt is
seatedproperlyin the handle.
2. Locatehairpinclip in one holeon the weldpin on each
sideof lowerhandle.
.
a. Removehairpinclipfrom this hole.Usinga pairof
pliers,inserthairpinclip intothe other holeon the
weldpin. Repeaton otherside.SeeFigure2.
b. Inserta carriagebolt fromthe hardwarepackinto
the upperhole on the handle mountingbracket.
Securewith one plasticwing nut,also included
inthe hardwarepack.Repeaton other sidewith
remainingitemsfromhardwarepack.
The ropeguide,whichis connectedto the support
rod,is locatedonthe right sideof the lowerhandle.
SeeFigure3.
a. Holdthe bladecontrolagainstupperhandle.
b. Pullstarterropeout of the engine.Releasethe
bladecontrol.
.
c. Slipstarterropeinto ropeguide.
Attachcablesto the lowerhandlewiththe cableties
alreadyon the lowerhandle.Insertpegson cable ties
intothe holeson the lowerhandle.Pullcabletiestight
andcutoff the extra.
.
Themowerwasshippedwith the mulchingbaffle
installedonthe unit. For baggingpurposes,youwill
haveto attachthe grassbagandits adapterin place
of the mulchingbaffle.
a. Removethree wingnutsholdingthe mulching
baffleinplaceand removefromunit.
b. Replacewith grassbagadapter,whilemaking
surethe frontlipof adaptergoes underthe edge
of the deck.Securewith wing nuts previously
removed.See Figure4.
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Figure 3 Figure 4
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c. Lift chutedoor on thegrass bag adapterand slide
grassbagontothe adapter.SeeFigure5.
6. Followstepsbelowto install the sidedischargechute:
a. Removemulchingbaffleor grassbagadapterfrom
unit by disconnectingwing nuts.
b. Attachside dischargechuteto unitand secure
withthe threewing nuts.SeeFigure6.
7. The cuttingheightadjustmentleveris locatedabove
the rearleftwheel.SeeFigure7A insert.
a. Pullleverout andawayfrommower,movelever
forwardor backfor desiredcuttingheight,and
releaselevertowardsmowerdeck.
The frontwheelcutting heightis determinedby select-
ing oneof six positionson eachcasterassembly.To
adjustfrontcutting height,proceedas follows:
b. Removewingnut fromaxle bolt.SeeFigure7B.
Slideaxle boltandwavewasherfromthe assem-
bly and selecta cuttingheight.
Withwavewasheron axlebolt, reinserthardware
in the squareholedesiredthroughwheelassembly
andsecurewithwing nut previouslyremoved.
The casterscan be lockedin a straightaheadposition
or positionto swivelfreely.See Figure70 insert.
c. Lift and placelock pins in larger holesto lock
wheels.Placepinsin smallerholesto allow
castersto rotatefreelyfor turning.
8. The adjustmentwheelis locatedinthe drivecontrol
handlehousingand is usedto tightenor loosenthe
drive belt. Youwill haveto adjustthe drivecontrolif
any of the followinghappens:
a. The mowerdoesnot propelitselfwiththe drive
controlengaged.
b. The mower'sdrive wheelshesitatewith the drive
controlengaged.
Ifeitherof theseconditionsoccur,rotatethe adjustment
wheelclockwiseto tightenand counter-clockwiseto
loosenthe cableto adjustthe drivecontrol.SeeFigure8.
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 8 Figure 7
CUTTING HEIGHT
Step 7
All wheels must be
inthe same relative
position. For roughor
uneven lawns, move
the height adjustment
lever to a higher
position.
Drive Control
Step 8
For some people the
drive control may not
be in a comfortable
position. Youcan
adjustthe handle by
tighteningthe adjust-
ment wheel.
NOTE: Make certain
the drive cable is
routed around the
outside and above
the lower handle so it
does not interferewith
attaching the grass
bag.
The chute door has
been designedto move
the starter rope out
of the way of the bag
when the chute door is
opened.
7
WARNING
The blade control
mechanism is a
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
operations.
I Use extreme care
when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Never fuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
Keep hands and feet
away from the chute
area on cutting deck.
Refer to warning
label on the unit.
Know Your Lawn Mower
BladeControl
Control
Shift Lever
Recoil
HeightAdjustment Lever
GasolineFill
OilFill
Figure 9
Now that you have set up your lawn mower for op-
eration, get aquainted with its controls and features.
These are described below and illustrated on this
page. This knowledge will allow you to use your
new equipment to its fullest potential.
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle
of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the
upper handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop
engine and blade.
__ WARNING:Thisbladecontrolmecha-
nism is a safetydevice. Never attempt
to bypass its operations.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
The cutting height adjustment lever is located
above the left rear wheel. To adjust the cutting
height, refer to the Adjustment Section on page 7.
Drive Control
The drive control is located on the upper handle.
Squeeze the drive control to engage the drive
system. Release it to disengage the drive system.
Release the drive control to slow down when ap-
proaching an obstacle, making a turn, or stopping.
See Figure 9.
Shift Lever
The shift lever is located on the drive control housing
on the upper handle.This lever is used to select the
forward speed of the mower. When changing speed
selection, release the drive control.
NOTE: Move the shift lever only when the engine
is running. Changing the shift lever setting with the
engine off can damage the mower.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is connected to the support rod
and is located on the right side of the lower handle.
Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope
to start it.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
manual for this. See Figure 9 above for location of the
oil fill.
2. Servicethe enginewith gasolineas instructedinthe
enginemanual. SeeFigure9 abovefor locationof
gasfill.
__ ARNING:Useextremecare when han-
dling gasoline.Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors areexplosive.
Neverfuel the machine indoorsor while
the engine is hot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipesand other
sources of ignition.
8
WARNING:The operationof any lawn
mowercan result in foreign objects
being thrownintothe eyes,whichcan
damageyoureyesseverely.Always
wear safetyglasseswhileoperating
the mower,or while performing any
adjustmentsor repairson it.
Starting Engine
WARNING:Besureno one otherthan
the operatoris standingnear the lawn
mowerwhilestartingengine or operat-
ingmower. Neverrun engine indoors
or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monox-
ide,an odorless and deadly gas. Keep
hands,feet, hair and loose clothing
awayfrom any moving partson engine
and lawnmower.
1. Placethe fuel valveleverfoundon the left sideof the
engineintothe OPENposition.See Figure10inset.
2. Movethechokeleverall the way backwardinto the
chokeposition.Oncethe engineis warm,the leverwill
automaticallyrevertto the RUNposition.Referto the
enginemanualfor furtherdetails.
3. Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethe bladecontrol
againstupperhandle.See Figure10.
4. Holdingthesetwo handlestogetherfirmly,grasp recoil
starterhandleand pullropeout with a rapid,continu-
ous,full arm stroke.See Figure10.Keepingafirm
grip onthe starterhandle,let the rope rewindslowly.
Repeatuntil enginecranks.Letthe roperewindeach
timeslowly.
Stopping Engine
1. Releasebladecontrolto stop theengineand blade.
2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand
groundagainstthe engine.
UsingYour Lawn Mower
_ WARNING:Donot operate mowerwith-
out mulching baffle, discharge chute or
grass catcher properlyinstalled.
Besurelawnis clearof stones,sticks,wire,or other
objectswhichcoulddamagelawnmowerorengine.
Such objectscouldbe accidentlythrownby the mower
in anydirectionandcauseseriouspersonalinjuryto the
operatorand others.
_ ARNING:if you strikea foreign object,
stop the engine. Removewire from the
spark plug,thoroughly inspectmower
Figure 10
for any damage,and repair damage before restart-
ingand operating. Extensive vibration of mower
during operation is an indicationof damage.The
unit should be promptlyinspectedand repaired.
1. Forbest results,do notcut wetgrass.
2. Fora healthierlawn, nevercut off morethan one-
thirdof the totallengthof the grass.
Using as Mulcher
Formulchinggrass,removethe grasscatcherand
adapterfrom the mower.Reattachmulchingbafflewith
the threewingnuts.
1. Foreffectivemulching,do notcut wetgrass.
2. Newor thick grassmay requirea narrowercut.
Adjustgroundspeedaccordingto conditionof lawn.
3. If thegrasshas beenallowedto growin excessof
4 inches,mulchingis not recommended.Usethe
grasscatcherto bagclippingsinstead.
Using Grass Catcher
Youcan usethe grass catcherto collectclippingswhile
youareoperatingthe mower.
1. Attachgrasscatcherfollowinginstructionson page
6. Grassclippingswill automaticallycollectinthe
bagas you runthe mower.Operatethe mowertill the
grassbagis full.
2. Stopenginecompletelyby releasingthe blade
control.Makesurethatthe unithas cometo a
completestop.
3. Whileholdingthe grassbagby boththe rearhandle
andthe lowerhandle,lift thegrass bag straightup
offthe adapter.The chutedoor will movethe rope
outof thewayof the bag.
4. Continueto hold the lowerhandleand raisethe rear
of the grassbag up towardyour chest.The grass
bagwill openand the grass clippingswill disperse.
Whenreplacingthegrassbag,be surethe topof the
bagrestsonthe wire supportbetweenthe handles.
Mower
WARNING
The operation of any
lawn mower can result
inforeign 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.
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
n enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. En-
gine 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.
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Maintaining
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Your LaWn
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lways¸stopenginel
sconnectsparkp ug;
groundagainst
_ngine beforecleaning,
!ubricating or doing any
ofm ntenanceon
_e do not recommend
!he useof pressure
washers or garden
ihose to clean your unit.
_hese may cause
dam°
_ge to pulleys, bearings,
or the engine=The use
_f water will result
n shortened life and
reduceserviceability.
:, Lubricate these
points before
reassembly.
Figure 11
Figure 12
General Recommendations
1. Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen performing
anymaintenance.
2. Thewarrantyon this lawnmowerdoesnot cover
itemsthathavebeensubjectedto operatorabuse
ornegligence.To receivefull valuefromwarranty,
operatormustmaintainthelawn moweras
instructedhere.
3. Changingof engine-governedspeedwill void
enginewarranty.
4. Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce
eachseason.
5.
Periodicallycheckallfastenersand makesurethese
aretight.
__1= WARNING:Alwaysstopengine,
disconnect spark plug,and ground
against enginebefore cleaning,
lubricating or doing any kindof
maintenance on your machine.
Lubrication
1. Lubricatepivotpointson thebladecontrolat least
oncea seasonwithlightoil. The bladecontrolmust
operatefreely inboth directions.See Figure11.
2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith
lightoil (ormotoroil). If wheelsareremovedfor any
reason,lubricatethe axle boltand innersurfaceof the
wheelwithlightoil. SeeFigure11.
3. Lubricatethe torsionspringandpivotpointoneach
endof the adapterdoor at leastoncea seasonwith
lightoil to preventrust.SeeFigure11.
4. Thetransmissionis pre-lubricatedandsealedat the
factoryanddoes not requirelubrication.
5. Followtheaccompanyingenginemanualfor lubrica-
tion scheduleand instructionfor engine lubrication.
Deck Care
1. Disconnectsparkplug wire. Draingasolinefromlawn
mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthe gas cap.
2. Tip mowersothat it restsonthe housing.Keepthe
sidewiththe aircleanerfacingup. Hold mowerfirmly.
WARNING:Nevertip the mowermore
than 90 degrees in any directions and
do not leavethe mower tipped for any
length of time. Oil can drain intothe
upper part of the engine causing a
starting problem.
3. Scrapeand clean the undersideof the deck with a
suitabletool.Do notspraywithwater.
4. Putthe mowerbackonitswheelsonthe ground.If
youhadput plasticunderthe gas capearlier,make
sureto removeit now.
Engine Care
1. Maintainoil levelas instructedin enginemanual.
2. Serviceaircleanerevery25 hoursundernormal
conditions.Cleaneveryfewhoursunderextremely
dustyconditions.Referto enginemanual.
3. Cleansparkplugand resetthegaponce a season.
Checkenginemanualfor correctplugtype andgap
specifications.
4. Cleanengineregularlywith a cloth or brush. Keepthe
coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea)cleanto permit
properaircirculation.Removeall grass,dirt and
combustibledebrisfrommufflerarea.
Replacing Rear Flap
Toreplacerearflap,proceedas follows:
1. Cutoff theflat endof the wirerodwhichsecuresitto
the deck.SeeFigure12.
2. Attachthe newflapand newrod to the deck,bending
the endsof the new rodoverto secureto deck.
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Shift Lever Cable
Periodicadjustmentof the six speedshiftcablemaybe
necessarydueto normalwearon the cable.Adjustment
is neededif all six speedsdo notwork.
The adjustablecablebracketis locatedon the left side
of the mowerbesidetheengine.SeeFigure13.Start
engineand placeshiftleverin the sixthspeedposition.
Stop engineand disconnectspark plugwire and groundit
againstengine.
1. Loosenhexnut which securesthe adjustablecable
bracket.SeeFigure13.
2. Pushbackon theadjustablecable bracket.
3. Tightenhex nut.
Blade Care
__i WARNING:When removingcutting
blade for sharpening or replacement,
protectyour hands with a pairof heavy
gloves or use a heavy rag to hold blade.
1. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplug.Turn
moweron itsside makingsurethatthe air filter and
the carburetorare up.
2. Removebolt,bladebell support,blade,and blade
adapterfrom the enginecrankshaft.See Figure14.
NOTE:Whenremovingthe blade,bladeadapter,etc.,be
carefulnotto removeorlose partsaboveit associated
withthe engine pulley.
3. The bladecan be sharpenedwith a fileor on a grind-
ing wheel.Do notattemptto sharpenthe bladewhile
it is stillon the mower.Whensharpeningblade,follow
originalangleof grind.Grindcuttingedgesequallyto
keep bladebalanced.
4. Removebladefromthe adapterfor testingbalance.
Balancethe bladeon a roundshaftscrewdriverto
check.Removemetalfrom the heavysideuntil it
balancesevenly.
__i WARNING:Anunbalanced bladewill
causeexcessive vibration when rotating
at high speeds. It may causedamage
to mower,and could break causing
personalinjury.
Figure 13
J
Figure 14
5. Lubricatethe enginecrankshaftandthe inner
surfaceof the bladeadapterwithlightoil. Slidethe
bladeadapterontotheenginecrankshaft.Placethe
bladeon the adaptersuchthat the sideof the blade
marked"Bottom"(or with partnumber)facesthe
groundwhenthe moweris inthe operatingposition.
Makesurethat bladeis alignedandseatedon blade
adapterflanges.
6. Placebladebellsupporton the blade.Align notches
onthe blade bell supportwith small holesin blade.
Replacehexbolt andtightenhexbolt to torque:450
in. Ibs.rain.,600in. Ibs. max.
Toensuresafeoperationof yourmower,periodically
checkthe bladebolt for correcttorque.
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WARNING
An unbalanced blade
will cause excessive
vibration when rotat-
ing at high speeds, it
may cause damage
to mower, and could
break causing per-
sonal injury.
When removing
the cutting blade
for sharpening or
replacement or
when sliding the belt
around it, protect
your hands with a
pair of heavy gloves
or use a heavy rag to
hold the blade.
f _ Belt Care
1. Disconnectthe spark plug wireandgroundit against
the engine.
2. Drainthe fueltankor placea pieceof plasticbeneath
the capto preventgasolineleakage.
i 3. Placeshift leverin the first positionand tip moweron
i its side(aircleanersideof engine up).
Maintaining
4. Moveheightadjustmentleverto the highestposition.
I 5. Removeblade,bladeadapter,andrelatedhardware
Your Lawn
as instructedin BladeCareabove. Removethe three
Mower hexscrewsholdingbaffleto the deck.SeeFigure16.
6. Lift baffletowardsthe rear of the mower.Removethe
hexbolt fromthe rearof unitholdingthe transmission
to the mowerhousing.See Figure17.
i _ 7. Tiltthe transmissionforwardand loosenthe idler
J
Figure 16 pulleyboltand locknuthalf a turn.SeeFigure18.
8. Usinga pairof pliers, pull backand rotatebelt keeper
i _ bracketfrom the slot on the idler pulley.
9. Slidethe beltout from betweenthe belt keeper
bracketand the idler pulley.See Figure19.
When
replacing
the
v
10.Squeezethe belttogetherandpushit forward,while
belt, do not disas- pressingthe controlarm inwardtowardsthe deck and
i sembie the lower (_) removesixspeedcablefromthe slot.SeeFigure20.
pulley assembly. 11.Pivotcontrolarm downawayfromthe pulleyand belt.
12.Liftoff the lowerpulleyassemblyand removethe old
beltfromaroundthe crankshaft.
13.Placethe newbeltoverthe transmissionpulley.Start
the beltinthe pulleygrooveand rotatethe pulleyuntil
the beltis seatedintransmissionpulley.
14.Placethe beltbetweenthe idlerpulleyand the belt
I keeperbracket.
i
, I 15.Usingpliers,rotatethe beltkeeperbracketso that it
Figure 17 snapsintoslot on the idler bracket.
(
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Figure 18 Figure 19
12
16.Tightenthe idler pulleyboltand locknut halfa turn.
17.Placethe belt betweenthe twopulleyhalvesonthe
crankshaft.Makesureto routethe belt insidethe belt
guardpin. See Figure21.
18.Pinchboth sidesof the belt togethersothatthe belt is
not in the pulleygroove,andthe lowerpulleycan be
pushedtowardsthe engine.SeeFigure22.
19.Pivotthe controlarmback to its originalpositionand
reinstallsix-speedcableintothe slot. SeeFigure23.
20.Makesurethe belt is routedinsidethe pulleyhalves
andthe belt guardpin.
21.Reinstallthe bolt securingtransmissionto rearmower
housing.
22.Returnthe bafflebackto itsoriginalpositionand
securewiththree hexscrewsremovedearlier.
23.Lightlylubricatethe insideof the bladeadapterand
reinstallthe bladeadapter,blade,and blade bell
supportinthe correctorder.
24.Tightenthe hexbolt to securethe blade to torque:
450-600in. Ibs.
Off-Season Storage
The followingstepsshouldbetakento prepareyour lawn
mowerfor storage.
1. Cleanandlubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin
the lubricationinstructions.
2. We do not recommendthe useof a pressurewasher
or gardenhoseto cleanyour unit.
3. Referto enginemanualfor correctengine
storageinstructions.
4. Coatmower'scuttingbladewith chassisgreaseto
preventrusting.
5. Store mowerin a dry,cleanarea. Do notstorenextto
corrosivematerials,such as fertilizer.
Whenstoringany typeof powerequipmentina poorly
ventilatedor metal storageshed,care shouldbe takento
rust-proofthe equipment.Using a light oil or silicone,coat
the equipment,especiallycablesandall movingpartsof
your lawnmowerbeforestorage.
Six Speed
CableSlot
,. j
Figure 20
BeltGuard
Pin
Figure 21
Figure 23 Figure 22
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Maintaining
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ii i _iI_ ii
Shooting
For repairs beyond
the mbo
ments fisted here,
contact an authorized
service dealer.
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Problem Cause Remedy
Enginefails to start I 1. Bladecontroldisengaged• 1. Engagebladecontrol•
I 2. wire disconnected. 2. Connectwireto sparkplug.
Spark
plug
I 3, Fueltank or stale fue 3. Fil tankwithclean freshgasoline•
empty
I 4. Enginenot primed• 4. Primeengineas instructedin
I "OperatingYourLawnMower".
5 ault s ark lu 5. Cean adjustgap orrepace.
I .F yp pg.
H R
6. Cleanfuel inc.
I 6. BIockedfue line. I
I 7 En ne f coded I 7. Waita few minutesto restart,but
J- g' " J do notprime_
Engineruns erratic 1. Sparkplugwireloose. 1. Connectandtightenspark
plugwire.
2. Blockedfuellineor stalefuel. 2. Cleanfuel line;fill tank with clean,
freshgasoline.
3. Ventingas cap plugged. 3. Clearvent.
4. Waterordirt infuel system. 4. Drainfuel tank. Refillwith
freshfuel.
5. Dirty air cleaner. 5. Referto enginemanual.
6. Carburetorout of adjustment. 6. Referto enginemanual.
I I
Engine overheats 1. Engineoil levellow. 1. Fillcrankcasewth properoil.
2. Airf ow restricted. 2. Removeblowerhousing
I I andclean.
3. Carburetornotadjustedproperly, i 3. Referto enginemanual.
Occasional skips 1. Sparkplug gap tooclose. 1. Adjustgap to .030".
(hesitates) at 2. Carburetoridlemixtureadjustment 2. Referto enginemanual.
high speed improperlyset.
des poor y I 1. Sparkplugfouled faultyor gap 1. Resetgap to .030' or replace
I toowide. sparkplug.
H
I
2. Carburetorimproperlyadjusted. I 2. Referto enginemanual.
3. Dirty air cleaner. _l 3. Referto enginemanual.
Excessive 1. Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced. 1. Tightenbladeandadapter.
Vibration Balanceblade.
2. Bentcuttingblade. 2. See an authorizedservicedealer.
not I 1. Wetgrass. 1. Do not mowwhengrassis wet
m
Mower will
much grass (If I wet unt aterto cut.
Equ pped) I 2 Excessivel hi h rass 2 Mow onceat a h gh cutt ng he ght
• y gg . •
then mowagain at desiredheight
I I or makea narrowercuttingpath.
I 3 Du bade I
• " 3. Sharpenor replaceblade.
Unevencut 1. Wheelsnot positionedcorrectly. 1. Placeall fourwheelsin same
heightposition.
2. Dull blade. 2. Sharpenor replaceblade.
Mower w not I 1. Belt notinstalledproperly. 1 Checkbelt for properpulleyinstal-
f r aton and movement
se pope I I . . "
I 2 Stop eng ne,d sconnectspark p uc
2. Debriscloggingdrive operation. I •
I w reandc ean out debrs
I 3. Damagedorworn belt, I
I 3. nspectandrepace bet.
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Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower
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Labels
WARNINC
DONOT remove safety
(or any)labels from
mower for any reason,
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1 747-0824 BladeControl
2 731-0904A UpperControlHousing
3 731-0620 DriveControl
4 731-0905A LowerControl Housing
5 710-1667A C SunkTapScrew,#10 x.75 Lg
6 731-0906 CableMountingCap
7 746-0711B DriveCable- 51"
8 712-0324 TopLockNut,1/4-20
9 746-0883 ControlHousing
10 710-1270 OvalC-SunkScrew
11 746-0557 ControlCable-47"
12 749-0439D UpperHandle
13 720-0284 WingNut
14 736-0451 Sdle Washer,.320IDx.830OD
15 710-1174 CarriageBolt,5/16-18x 2.0
16 726-0240 CableTie
17 749-0907B LowerHandle
18 631-0066 AdapterAssembly
19 731-1832 Side DischargeChute
20 731-1833A MulchCover
21 782-0078B Deck21"
22 712-0397 WingNut
23 710-0703 CarriageBolt, 1/4-20x .75"
24 714-0104 CotterPin
25 726-0233 PushNut, .25x IDx .50OD
26 750-1071 SleeveSpacer,.881Dx 1.130D
27 756-0612A Half Pulley:2.62OD
28 756-0613 Half Pulley:2.62OD x 1.61
29 741-0545 Ball Bearing
30 682-7527 Cup
31 748-0377C BladeAdapter
32 736-0524B Blade Bell Support
33 710-1257 Hex Bolt,3/8-24 x 2.5
34 742-0741 21"MulchingBlade
35 710-0653 Screw,1/4-20x3.75
36 731-1828 Baffle
37 754-0460 Belt, 3/8 x 39.24
38 710-0969 HL Screw,#12-16x 1.00
39 664-0076 GrassCatcher
40 747-0940A SupportRodw/Rope Guide
41 747-0939 Pivot Rod
42 747-0937 GrassCatcherFrame
43 631-0071 Grass CatcherCover
44 726-0106 Cap Nut
45 712-0429 HexNut5/16-18
46 731-1874 ChuteDoor
47 732-0819 TorsionSpring
48 726-0111 PushCap
49 747-0965 PivotRod
50 731-1713B Grass CatcherAdapter
51 710-0654A SeresScrew,3/8-16x 1.00
52 710-0134 CarriageScrew,1/4-20x.62
53 736-0526 WaveWasher,1.38ID x.88 OD
54 750-1070 Slve Spacer,.88 ID x 1.00OD
55 782-7596 ControlArm
56 732-0807 TorsionSpring
57 711-1114 PivotShaft
58 782-7597 PivotBracket
59 738-0924 ShlderScrew,.375ID x 1/4-14
60 756-0625 CableRoller
61 710-0167 CarriageScrew,1/4-20x.50
62 736-0329 LockWasher,1/4
63 782-7575A CableMountingBracket
64 746-0939A 6Speed Cable
65 782-7574A CableAdjustmentBracket
66 712-3006 HexNut 1/4-20
67 736-0270 BellWasher.265ID x.75 OD
68 712-0138 HexNut 1/4-28
69 732-0627 Shift LeverSpring
70 731-0924 6 SpeedShift Lever
71 713-0397 GearInsert
72 16864 6 Spd. RackCableBracket
73 710-1652 Screw,1/4-20x.625
74 656-0613 PulleyAssembly
75 750-1260 EngineSpacer(NotShown)
76 731-1901A TrailShield
77 732-0842 TrailShieldWire
78 732-0832 TorsionSpring
79 711-0835 ClevisPin.50 Diax 4.82 Lg.
80 782-0568 HeightAdjustmentSpringBrkt
81 710-1652 Screw1/4-14x.825
82 714-0474 CotterPin
To order replacement
parts, contact 1-800-
800-7310 or visit www.
mtdproducts.com.
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18
1 736-0314 ThrustWasher3/8 x .70
2 736-0569 ThrustWasher.388x .625
3 736-0264 FiatWasher.330ID x.630 OD
4 714-0104 CotterPin
5 732-0306 CompressionSpring
6 734-2044 Wheel9 x 2
7 712-0414 TopLockTabWeldNut 1/4-20
8 16855 RatchetPawlPlate
9 10622B PlasticSpring Ratchet
10 748-0381 PawlRH
748-0188B PawlLH
11 738-0137A ShlderScrew.340ID x.285 OD
12 748-0318 WheelRatchet
13 736-0270 BellWasher.265ID x.75OD
14 710-0751 HexCapScrew 1/4-20x.620
15 737-3000 GreaseFitting
16 736-0931 FiatWasher.203IDx.403OD
17 747-0924 WheelPinLock
18 682-9020A CasterAssemblyRH
682-9021A CasterAssemblyLH
19 682-9024 CasterBracketAssemblyRH
682-9026 CasterBracketAssemblyLH
20 720-0223 Grip
21 732-0803A SpringLever
22 738-0529 ShoulderNut.825x.165 Lg.
23 736-0369 FiatWasher.508 IDx 1.00D
24 782-0566B PivotArmAssembly
25 750-0515 Spacer.510IDx .70OD
26 741-0978 Sly Bearing.504IDx .830OD
27 750-1056 ShlderSpacer,.3851Dx .715Lg
28 710-0653 TapScrew1/4-20x.375
29 682-7528 ChainCoverAssembly
30 741-0324A FlgeBearing.506 ID x .590Lg
31 682-7526 TransmissionAxle Assembly
32 618-0263A TransmissionAss'yComplete
33 710-0604A Hex Screw5/16-18
34 713-0453 Chain
35 638-0012 RearAxle Assembly
36 741-0522 FlgeBearing.506 IDx .715Lg
37 736-0570 FiatWasher.885 IDx 1.45OD
38 750-0151 Spacer.550IDx .750OD
39 710-1315 Screw3/8-16x .25
40 782-7601A CableBracket
41 750-0807 Spacer.385IDx .624OD
42 750-1050 FlangeSpacer
43 741-0124 Bearing
44 736-3084 FiatWasher.510ID x 1.120OD
45 682-3053 HandleBracketAssembly- LH
46 682-3052 HandleBracketAssembly- RH
47 725-0157 CableTie
48 710-1348 Screw 1/4-14x.500
49 710-0260A CarriageBolt 5/16-18x.62
50 711-1146 CasterAxle
51 712-0397 WingNut
52 712-3004A FlangeLock Nut5/16-18
53 726-0214 PushCap
54 736-0232 WaveWasher.531IDx.781OD
55 736-0366 FiatWasher.640IDx 1.12OD
56 741-0685 FlangeBearing
57 734-1857 Wheel7x 2
58 731-1887 Hubcap-Spokew/Hole
59 731-0981A Hubcap- RadialSpoke
60 611-0066 Shaft Assembly
61 618-0252 LowerHousingAssembly
62 618-0253 UpperHousingAssembly
63 750-1072 Spacer.915x 1.125x .762
64 782-7600A IdlerBracket
65 682-0027A IdlerBracketAssembly
66 710-0299 HexCapScrew1/4-28x 1.0
67 710-0642 HexScrew1/2-20x .75
68 712-0896 HexJamNut 1/4-28
69 712-3025 HexJamNut5/16-24
70 717-1487 PinionShaftlOT
71 721-0329 Oil Seal
72 732-0849A ExtensionSpring
73 741-0682A BearingSleeve
74 741-0690 Bearing
75 736-0616 ThrstWasher.504 IDx .70 OD
76 711-1168 OutputShaft 6T
77 741-0324A FlangeBearing
78 717-1469 Gear 34T
79 741-0674 FlangeBearing
80 741-0673 FlangeBearing
81 782-7595 PivotBracket
82 782-7598 BeltKeeper
83 756-0656 Pulley
84 736-0425 BellWasher.325IDx .930 OD
Parts List
To order replacement
parts, contact 1-800-
800-7310 or visit www.
mtdproducts.com.
iMPORTANT
For a properworking
machine, use Factory
Approved Parts.
V-BELTSare specially
designedto engage
and disengage safely.
A substitute (non OEM)
V-Belt can be danger-
ous by not disengaging
completely.
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MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR
The limitedwarrantyset forth belowisgivenby MTDLLCwith respectto
newmerchandisepurchasedandusedin the UnitedStates,itsposses-
sionsandterritories.
"MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsin materialandworkmanship
for a periodof two (2) yearscommencingon the dateof originalpurchase
andwill,at its option,repairor replace,free of charge,anypart foundto
bedefectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.Thislimitedwarrantyshallonly
applyif this producthas beenoperatedand maintainedin accordance
withthe Operator'sManualfurnishedwith the product,andhas not been
subjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse, neglect,accident,improper
maintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,ordamagebecause
of otherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresultingfrom the installationor
useof any part,accessoryor attachmentnotapprovedby MTDfor use
withthe product(s)coveredbythis manualwill voidyourwarrantyas to
any resultingdamage.
Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befree fromdefectsinmaterialand
workmanshipfor a periodof thirty (30) days fromthe dateof purchase.
Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batteries,
belts,blades,bladeadapters,grass bags, riderdeck wheels,seats,snow
throwerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberand tires.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available,WITH
PROOFOF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service
dealer. To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, or
contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019,or
call 1-800-800-7310or 1-330-220-4683or log on to our Web site at
www.mtdproducts.com.
Thislimitedwarrantydoesnot providecoverageinthe followingcases:
a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.These itemsmaycarry a
separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Referto applicablemanufacturer's
warrantyfor termsand conditions.
b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,and cylindershavea separateone year
warranty.
c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuch as lubricants,filters, blade
sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deck
adjustments,andnormaldeteriorationof the exteriorfinishdueto use
orexposure.
d. Servicecompletedby someoneotherthanan authorizedservice
dealer.
e. MTDdoes notextendany warrantyfor productssoldor exported
outsideof the UnitedStates,its possessionsand territories,except
thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsof exportdistribution.
f. Replacementpartsthatarenot genuineMTDparts.
g. Transportationchargesand servicecalls.
No impliedwarranty,includingany impliedwarranty of merchant-
ability of fitness for a particularpurpose,applies after the applicable
periodof express written warranty above as to the partsas identi-
fied. No other express warranty, whether written or oral, except as
mentionedabove, givenby any personor entity,includinga dealer
or retailer,with respect to any product,shallbind MTD.Duringthe
periodof the warranty, the exclusive remedyis repairor replacement
of the productas set forth above.
The provisionsas set forth inthis warranty providethe sole and
exclusive remedy arising from the sale. MTDshall not be liable
for incidentalor consequential loss or damage including,without
limitation, expenses incurredfor substitute or replacementlawn care
services or for rentalexpenses to temporarily replacea warranted
product.
Somestatesdo not allowtheexclusionor limitationof incidentalor
consequentialdamages,or limitationson howlonganimpliedwarranty
lasts,so the aboveexclusionsor limitationsmay notapplyto you.
In no eventshall recoveryof any kind be greaterthan theamountof the
purchasepriceof the productsold.Alterationof safetyfeatures of the
productshall void this warranty. Youassumethe riskandliabilityfor
loss, damage,or injuryto youand your propertyand/orto others and their
propertyarisingout of the misuseor inabilityto use theproduct.
Thislimitedwarrantyshall notextendto anyoneotherthanthe original
purchaseror to the personfor whom itwas purchasedas a gift.
HOWSTATELAWRELATESTO THISWARRANTY: This limitedwar-
rantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyou mayalso haveother rights
whichvaryfromstateto state.
IMPORTANT: OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchaseto obtain
warrantycoverage.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-800-800-7310, 1-330-220-4683
