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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

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22=inch Rotary Mower- Model Series 030

iMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunit is equippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnot beusedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush-

coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha 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.

FORMNO.769-00901C

PRINTEDIN U.S.A MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 11/16/2006

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 ............................ 12

Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 14

Troubleshooting ................................................ 16

Safety Labels .................................................... 17

Parts List ........................................................... 18

Warranty ............................................. Back Cover

MTDLLCreservesthe rightto changeproductspecifications,designs,andequipmentwithoutnoticeandwithoutincurringobligation.

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOU BEGINTO ASSEMBLEYOURNEW

EQUIPMENT,pleaselocate the model plateon the

equipmentand copythe informationto the sample

model plateprovidedto the right.Youcanlocate the

modelplate bystanding at the operatingpositionand

lookingdown at the rearof the deck. This information

will benecessaryto usethe manufacturer'sweb

site, to obtainassistancefrom the CustomerSup-

port Department,or when contactingan authorized

service dealer.

Model Number Serial Number

MTD LLC

P.O. BOX 361131

CLEVELAND, OH 44136

330-220-4683

, www.mtdproducts.com 800-800-731

Customer Support

Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

If you havedifficulty assemblingthis productor have anyquestionsregardingthe controls,operation,or

maintenanceof this unit,youcan seekhelp fromthe experts.Choosefrom the optionsbelow:

= Visitwww.mtdproducts.com

• Call a CustomerSupport Representativeat 1-800-800-7310.

• The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine-relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-

rating,specifications,warrantyand service. Pleasereferto the enginemanufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's

Manual,packedseparatelywith your unit,for moreinformation.

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WARNING

This symbolpoints

out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if

notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

i safetyand/or property

I ofyourselfand others.

Readandfollowall

instructionsinthis

manualbeforeat-

temptingto operate

i this machine. Failure

I to complywith these

instructionsmay result

i in personalinjury.When

you see this symbol.

i HEED ITS WARNING!

i Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use

of this power machine

to personswho read.

i understand

andfollow the warnings

and instructions

I. =nthis manual

and on the machine.

WARNING: Engine Exhaust,some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-

nentscontain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductiveharm.

DANGER: This machine was built to be operatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operation in this

manual.As with any type of powerequipment, carelessnessor error on the part of the operator

can result in serious injury.This machine is capable of amputating handsand feet and throwing

objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

Children

Tragicaccidentscanoccur ifoperatorisnotalert to presence

of children.Childrenare oftenattractedto mowerand mowing

activity.Theydonot understandthe dangers.Neverassume

thatchildrenwill remainwhereyou lastsawthem.

1. Keepchildrenoutof the mowingareaand underwatchful

careof a responsibleadultotherthanthe operator.

2. Bealert andturn moweroffif a childentersthearea.

3. Beforeand whilemovingbackwards,look behindanddown

forsmallchildren.

4. Useextremecare whenapproachingblind corners,

doorways,shrubs,trees,or otherobjectsthat mayobscure

yourvisionof a child whomayrun intothe mower.

5. Keepchildrenawayfromhotor runningengines.Theycan

sufferburnsfroma hotmuffler.

6. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatea power

mower.Children14yearsoldand overshouldreadand

understandoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthis

manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbya parent.

General Operation

1. Readthis operator'smanualcarefullyin its entiretybefore

attemptingto assemblethis machine.Read,understand,

andfollowall instructionsonthe machineandin the

manual(s)beforeoperation.Becompletelyfamiliarwith

thecontrols andthe properuseof this machinebefore

operatingit. Keepthis manualin a safeplaceforfuture

and regularreferenceand for orderingreplacementparts.

2. Thismachineis a precisionpieceof powerequipment,

nota plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all

times.Yourunithas beendesignedto performonejob: to

mowgrass. Do notuseit for any otherpurpose.

3. Neverallow childrenunder 14yearsold to operatethis

machine.Children14yearsold and overshould readand

understandthe instructionsinthis manualandshould

betrainedand supervisedby a parent.Onlyresponsible

individualswho arefamiliar withthese rulesof safe

operationshould beallowedto usethis machine.

4. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto

beused. Removeall stones,sticks,wire, bones,toys

andotherforeignobjects, whichcouldbetrippedover or

pickedup andthrownbythe blade.Thrownobjects can

causeseriouspersonalinjury.Planyour mowingpattern

to avoiddischargeof materialtowardroads,sidewalks,

bystandersandthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterial

againsta wall or obstruction,whichmaycausedischarged

materialto ricochetback towardthe operator.

5. Tohelpavoidbladecontact ora thrownobjectinjury,

stay inoperatorzone behindhandlesand keepchildren,

bystanders,helpersand petsat least 75feetfrom mower

whileit is inoperation.Stop machineifanyoneenters

area.

6. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringopera-

tion andwhile performingan adjustmentor repairto protect

youreyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan causeserious

injuryto the eyes.

7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesand close-fitting

slacksandshirts. Shirtsand pantsthatcoverthe arms and

legs andsteel-toedshoesare recommended.Neveroperate

this machinein barefeet,sandals,slipperyor light-weight

(e.g.canvas)shoes.

8. Do notputhandsorfeet nearrotatingpartsor undercutting

deck.Contactwithblade can amputatehandsandfeet.

9. A missingor damageddischargecovercan cause blade

contactor thrownobject injuries.

10.Manyinjuriesoccuras a resultof the mowerbeing pulled

overthefoot duringa fall causedby slippingor tripping.

Do nothold onto the mowerifyou are falling;releasethe

handleimmediately.

11.Neverpullthe mowerback towardyouwhileyouare

walking.If youmust backthe mowerawayfroma wall or

obstructionfirstlook downand behindto avoidtrippingand

thenfollowthese steps:

a. Stepback frommowerto fully extendyourarms.

b. Be sure youare wellbalancedwithsurefooting.

c. Pullthe mowerbackslowly,no morethan halfway

towardyou.

d. Repeatthesestepsas needed.

12.Do notoperatethe mowerwhileunderthe influenceof

alcoholordrugs.

13.Do notengagetheself-propelledmechanismon unitsso

equippedwhilestartingengine.

14.The bladecontrolhandleis a safetydevice.Neverattempt

to bypassits operation.Doingso makesthe safetydevice

inoperativeandmayresult in personalinjurythrough

contactwiththe rotatingblade.The bladecontrolhandle

mustoperateeasily in bothdirectionsandautomatically

returnto the disengagedpositionwhenreleased.

15.Neveroperatethe mowerinwet grass.Alwaysbesure of

yourfooting. A slipand fall cancauseseriouspersonal

injury.If youfeel youare losing yourfooting,releasethe

bladecontrolhandleimmediatelyand the bladewillstop

rotatingwithinthreeseconds.

16.Mowonly in daylightor good artificiallight. Walk,neverrun.

17.Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives, walksor roads.

18.If the equipmentshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe

engineand checkimmediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationis

generallya warningof trouble.

19.Shutthe engineoff and waituntil the bladecomesto a

completestopbeforeremovingthe grasscatcherorunclog-

gingthe chute.

Thecutting bladecontinuesto rotatefora few secondsafter

the engineisshutoff. Neverplaceany partof the body in

the bladeareauntil youare surethe bladehasstopped

rotating.

20.Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrailshield,discharge

cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandleorothersafety

protectivedevicesin placeand working.Neveroperate

mowerwith damagedsafetydevices.Failureto do so can

result in personalinjury.

21.Mufflerand enginebecomehotandcan causea burn.Do

nottouch.

22.Only use partsandaccessoriesmadeforthis machineby

manufacturer.Failureto do so can resultin personalinjury.

23. Ifsituationsoccur whichare notcoveredinthis manual,

usecare and goodjudgment.Contactyour dealerfor

assistance.

Slope Operation

Slopesare a majorfactor relatedto slip andfall accidents,which

canresult insevereinjury.Operationonslopesrequiresextra

caution.If youfeeluneasyona slope,do notmowit. Foryour

safety,use theslopegaugeincludedas part ofthis manualto

measureslopesbeforeoperatingthis uniton a slopedorhilly

area.Ifthe slopeis greaterthan 15degrees,donotmow it.

Do:

1. Mowacrossthefaceof slopes;neverupand down.Exercise

extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.

2. Watchfor holes,ruts, rocks,hiddenobjects,or bumps

which cancauseyouto slipor trip. Tallgrasscan hide

obstacles.

3. Alwaysbe sure of yourfooting.A slipand fallcan cause

serious personalinjury.If youfeel youare losingyour

balance,releasethe bladecontrol handleimmediately,and

the bladewill stoprotatingwithin3 seconds.

Do Not:

1. Do notmow neardrop-offs,ditchesor embankments,you

could loseyourfootingor balance.

2. Do notmow slopesgreaterthan 15degreesas shownon

the slopegauge.

3. Do notmow onwet grass. Unstablefootingcouldcause

slipping.

Service

Safe Handling Of Gasoline:

1. Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextreme

care in handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable

and thevaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjury can

occur whengasolineisspilled onyourselfor your clothes,

which canignite.Washyourskin andchangeclothes

immediately.

2. Use onlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.

3. Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleor on a truck ortrailer

bed witha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe

groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

4. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truckor trailer

and refueliton theground.If this isnot possible,then refuel

suchequipmenton atrailer witha portablecontainer,rather

than froma gasolinedispensernozzle.

5. Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththe rimof the fueltankor

containeropeningat all times untilfueling is complete.Do

not usea nozzlelock-opendevice.

6. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars, pipesand othersources

of ignition.

7. Neverfuel machineindoorbecauseflammablevaporswill

accumulatein thearea.

8. Neverremovegascap oradd fuel whileengineis hot or

running. Allowengineto cool at least two minutesbefore

refueling.

9. Neveroverfill fueltank. Filltankto nomorethan Y2inch

below bottomof filler neckto providefor fuel expansion.

10.Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

11.If gasolineis spilled,wipe itoff theengineand equipment.

Moveunit to anotherarea.Wait 5 minutesbeforestarting

engine.

12.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containernearan open

flame,sparkor pilot light as on a water heater,space

heater,furnace,clothesdryeror othergasappliances.

13.Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfree of grass, leaves,

orother debrisbuild-up.Cleanup oil orfuel spillageand

removeanyfuel soakeddebris.

14.Allowa mowerto cool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.

GeneralService:

1. Neverrun an engineindoorsorin a poorlyventilatedarea.

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorless

anddeadlygas.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe

bladeandall movingparts havestopped.Disconnectthe

sparkplugwire andgroundagainstthe engineto prevent

unintendedstarting.

3. Checkthe bladeandenginemountingbolts atfrequent

intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectblade

fordamage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn)Replacebladewith

theoriginalequipmentmanufacture's(O.E.M.)bladeonly,

listedin this manual."Useof partswhichdo notmeetthe

originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improper

performanceand compromisesafety!"

4. Mowerbladesare sharpandcan cut.Wrapthebladeor

weargloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.

5. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstightto be surethe equip-

mentis insafeworkingcondition.

6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir proper

operationregularly.

7. Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stopthe engine,discon-

nectthesparkplugwire andgroundagainsttheengine.

Thoroughlyinspectthe mowerfor any damage.Repairthe

damagebeforestartingandoperatingthe mower.

8. Neverattemptto makea wheelor cuttingheightadjust-

mentwhilethe engineisrunning.

9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail

shield aresubjectto wear anddamagewhichcould

exposemovingparts or allowobjectsto be thrown.For

safetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponentsand re-

placeimmediatelywithoriginal equipmentmanufacturer's

(O.E.M.)partsonly, listedin this manual."Use of parts

whichdo notmeetthe originalequipmentspecifications

mayleadto improperperformanceand compromise

safety!"

10.Do notchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-revthe

engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperating

speedof the engine.

11.Maintainor replacesafetylabels,as necessary.

12.Observeproperdisposallawsand regulations.Improper

disposalof fluidsand materialscanharmtheenvironment.

Practices

WARNING

This symbol points

out importantsafety

instructions, which if

not followed,could

endangerthe personal

safety and/or property

of yourselfand others.

Readand followall

instructions inthis man-

ual before attemptingto

operate this machine.

Failureto comply with

these instructionsmay

result in personal injury.

When you see this

symbol.

HEED iT'S WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use

of this power machine

to personswho read.

understand

and followthe warnings

and instructions

in this manua

and on the machine.

Adjustment

Referenceto right, left,

front, or back of the

lawn moweris from

the operatingposition

only, unlessotherwise

stated.

IMPORTANT:

This unit is shipped

without gasoline or oil

inthe engine. Fillup

gasoline and oil as

instructed in the accom-

panyingengine manual

BEFORE operatingyour

mower.

NOTE:This Operator's

Manualcovers several

models. Lawn Mower

featuresvary by

model. Notall features

discussed (or engines

pictured) inthis manual

are applicable to all

Lawn Mowermodels.

Loose Parts

Cartoncontentsinclude:wheels,handles(upper&lower),bladecontrol,chutedeflector,anda hardwarepack. Be

certainto removeall loosepartsbeforediscardingthe carton.Forconvenienceof assembly,identifyandseparatethe

piecesin the hardwarepackaccordingto Figure3-1below.A setof adjustablewrencheswill be neededfor assembly.

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Figure3-1:Contentsof theHardwarePack.

Control *blade

control may

be detached

UpperHandle Lower Handle

Figure3-2:Theupperandlowerhandles.

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Figure3-3:Attachthelowerhandleto the bracketson deck.

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Spark Plug Wire

Disconnectsparkplugwirefromthe sparkplugand

groundit againstthe engine.If engineis equippedwitha

rubberboot,attach rubberbootto a bolton the engine.

Thiswill preventthe enginefromfiringduringassembly.

Attaching The Handles

The lowerhandlehastwo flatendswiththreeholeseach,

onesmallandtwolarge.The upperhandlehas indented

endswithone holeand mayhavethe bladecontrol

attached.SeeFigure3-2.

Attaching LowerHandle

NOTE:Usethe hardwareinGroup 1to attachthe lower

handle.

1. Placethe lowerhandleoverthe handlebracket

assembliesandpositioneachbracketstudinto the

top or bottomhole. SeeFigure3-3.

2. Securewiththe starknobs,Figure3-3. Eachsideof

the lowerhandlemustbe positionedontothe studat

the sameposition.

Attaching Upper Handle

NOTE:Usethe hardwareinGroup 2 to attachthe upper

handle.

1. Placethe upperhandleinpositionoverthe lower

handlekeepingthe bladecontrolhandlefacingup.

2. Securethe upperhandleto the lowerhandleusingthe

carriageboltsandstar knobs.SeeFigure3-4. Make

surethatthe carriagebolt headsgo onthe outsideof

the handle.

Referenceto right, left,

front,or back of the

lawn mower is from

the operating position

only, unless otherwise

stated.

Figure3-4:Attachtheupperhandleto thelowerhandle.

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Adj. tmo.t

The blade control

cable is attached to the

enginefrom the factory.

Youwill need to attach

the free end of the cable

:othe upper handle.

MPORTANT:

This unit is shipped

without gasoline or

oil inthe engine. Fill

up gasoline and oi

as instructed in the

accompanyingengine

manual BEFORE

operatingyour mower.

Straight End

Figure3-5:Installthe bladecontrol(if needed).

Attaching Blade Control

Ifthe bladecontrolbecamedisplacedeitherduringshipping

orduringassembly,reassembleit now.Ifthe bladecontrol

is firmlyin place,youmayproceedto thenextstep.

1. Insertthe curvedendof the bladecontrolintothe right

hole.SeeStepA, Figure3-5. Squeezethe handlein

andinsertthestraightendof the bladecontrolintothe

left holeof the upperhandle.SeeStep B, Figure3-5.

2. Squeezethebladecontrolagainsttheupperhandleto

checkfor properassembly.The holeinthe bladecontrol

mustbeontheleftsideandthecontrolhandlemust

touchtheupperhandlewhensqueezed.

Attaching Blade Control Cable

1. Routethe cableunderthe lowerhandle.Pressthe

snapfitting intothe holeon the upperhandleas shown

in Figure3-6.

2. Hookthe "Z"endof the bladecontrolcable intothe

bladecontrolfromthe outsideto the inside.See Figure

3-6.

Securing the Cable

NOTE:Usethehardwarein Group 3to securethe blade

controlcable.

Thecable mustberoutedproperlyto avoidcontactwithall

sharpedgesandhot surfaces.Suchcontactsdamagethe

cableand renderthe controlsinoperative.

1. Securethe cableto the lowerlefthandlenearthe base

of the unitwitha cabletie. SeeFigure3-7.Trimoffany

excess.

Figure3-6:Attachthe bladecontrolcable.

Figure3-7:Securecableto lowerhandleusinga cabletie.

Figure3-8:Installthewheels.

Figure3-9:Installthe chutedeflector.

Attaching Wheels

NOTE:Usethe hardwareinGroup4 to securethe

wheels.

1. Placethe moweronblocksupoff of the ground.

2. Placethe largertwowheelson the rear pivotarm

axlesandsecurewiththe flangedlocknuts.See

Figure3-8.

3. Repeatwiththe twosmallerwheelson thefrontpivot

arm axles.SeeFigure3-8.

4. Removeblocksandput the moweron ground.

Attaching Chute Deflector

NOTE:Usethe hardwareinGroup5 to securethe chute

.y/ deflector.

1. Alignthe holesonthe chutedeflectorwiththe

correspondingholeson thedeck.

2. Securewithself-tappingscrewsandbellwashers

fromundersideof the deckandupthroughthe chute

deflector.See Figure3-9.

Attaching Recoil Starter

NOTE:Usethe hardwareinGroup6 to securethe recoil

starter.

1. Looselyattachthe ropeguideto the outsideof the

upperhandleandthreadthe wing nutonly afew

turns.See Figure3-10.Do not tighten.

2. Depressthe bladecontrol.

3. Pullthe recoilstarterout of the engine.

4. Slipthe ropethroughthe ropeguideas shownin

Figure3-10.Tightenthe wingnut to securethe rope

guide.

Reattach The Spark Plug Wire

Reattachthe sparkplugwireto the sparkplug.If engine

isequippedwitha rubberboot,makesurethe rubber

bootsnapsdownontothe sparkplug.

, IMPORTANT:

i This unit is shipped

i without gasoline or oil

inthe engine. Fill up

gasoline and oil as

, instructed inthe accom-

i panying engine manual

BEFORE operatingyour

mower.

Figure3-10:Securetherecoilstarter.

WAR N!NG

disconnectsparkplug;

and ground against

enginebefore perform'

ing adjustments:

IMPORTANT:

All wheels must be

_laced inthe same

position. Forrough or

uneven lawns, movethe

wheelsto a higher posi-

tion to prevent scalping

of grass.

Adjustments

_IL ARNING: Alwaysstop engine,

disconnect spark plug, and ground

against engine before performing

adjustments.

Cutting Height

Eachwheelhasa heightadjustmentleverto changethe

cuttingheightof the mower.

1. Depressthe levertowardsthe wheel.

2. Slidethe leverassemblyto desiredpositionto

changethe cuttingheight.See Figure3-11.

3. Releaselevertowardsdeck.

IMPORTANT:Allwheelsmust bepositionedat the

sameheight.

Handle Height

Forconvenienceof operating,you mayadjustthe handle

heightasfollows:

1. Removethestarter ropefromthe ropeguide.

2. Removethestar knobsshowninFigure3-12and

removethe lowerhandles.

3. Positioneach handlebracketstudinto theappropriate

holeinthe lowerhandle.SeeFigure3-12.Eachendof

the lowerhandlemustbeplacedin the sameposition.

4. Attachandtightenthe starknobs.

5. Reinsertstarterropeinto ropeguide.For instructions,

referto page9.

Rememberto attachthe sparkplugwireaftercompleting

the adjustmentsand beforeoperatingyourmower.

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Figure3-11:Adjustingthe cuttingheight.

Figure3-12:Adjustingthehandleheight. J

NOTES

WARNING

This blade control is a

safety device. Do not

bypass its operations.

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.

Know Your Lawn Mower

BladeControl

RecoilStarter

Cutting Height

Adjustment

Levers(oneat

eachwheel)

Figure4-1:Themaincomponentsonthemower.

Nowthatyouhaveassembledyour lawnmower,it's importantto becomeacquaintedwithits controlsandfeatures.

Blade Control

The bladecontrolisattachedto the upperhandle.

Depressandsqueezeit againstthe upperhandleto

operatethe unit.Releaseit to stopthe engineand

blade.

_ARNING:This blade controlis a safety

device. Neverattempt to bypass its

operations.

Cutting Height Adjustment

Levers

Oneadjustmentleveris locatedat eachwheelandis

usedto adjustthe cuttingheight.All fourwheelsmust be

movedto the sameheightto ensurea uniformcut.

Recoil Starter

The recoilstarteris attachedto the rightupperhandle.

Standbehindthe unit,depressbladecontrol,and pullthe

recoilstarterropeto startthe unit.

Gas and Oil Fill-Up

1. Checkoillevelandaddoil if necessary.Followengine

manualfor this.

2. Servicethe enginewithgasolineas instructedinthe

enginemanual.Referto enginemanualfor locationof

oilandgas fill.

_ WARNING:Useextremecarewhen

handlinggasoline. Gasoline is extremely

flammable and the vapors are explosive.

Neverfuel the machine indoors or while the engine is

hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes

and other sources of ignition.

_IL ARNING:The operationof any lawn

mowercan result in foreign objects being

thrownintothe eyes,whichcan damage

youreyesseverely.Alwayswearsafetyglasses

whileoperatingthe mower orwhileperformingany

adjustmentsor repairsonit.

Starting Engine

_i= WARNING:Besurenoone otherthan the

operatoris standingnearthe lawnmower

whilestartingengineoroperating mower.

Neverrun engineindoorsor inencJosed,poorly

ventilatedareas.Engineexhaustcontainscarbon

monoxide, an ododess and deadly gas.Keephands,

feet, hairand looseclothingawayfromany moving

partsonengineand lawnmower.

NOTE:Forthe locationof the primeronyourmower,

referto the enginemanualshippedwithyourunit.

1. Pushprimer(if equipped)threetimes.Waitabout

twosecondsbetweeneachpush.SeeFigure4-2. In

temperaturearound55°For below,primefivetimes.

Do not primeto restarta warmengine.

2. Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethe blade

controlagainstupperhandle.SeeFigure4-2.

3. Holdingthesetwohandlestogetherfirmly,grasp

recoilstarterhandleandpull ropeout witha rapid,

continuous,full arm stroke.SeeFigure4-2. Keeping

afirm griponthe starterhandle,letthe roperewind

slowly.Repeatuntil enginecranks.Letthe rope

rewindeach time slowly.

Stopping Engine

1. Releasebladecontrolto stopthe engineandthe

blade.

2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand

groundagainstthe engine.

Figure4-2:Tostart mower,primetheengine,squeezeblade

control,andpull recoilstarter.

Using Your Lawn Mower

Besurethe lawnis clearof stones,sticks,wire,or other

objectswhichcoulddamagethe lawnmowerorthe

engine.Suchobjectscouldbeaccidentlythrownbythe

mowerinanydirectionandcauseseriouspersonalinjury

to theoperatorand others.

_ARNING:if you strikeaforeign object,

stop the engine.Removewirefrom the

sparkplug, thoroughly inspectthe mower

for any damage,and repair the damage before

restartingand operating the mower. Extensivevibra-

tion of the mower during operation is an indicationof

damage.The unit should be promptlyinspectedand

repaired.

Operating Tips

•Forbestresults,donot cutwetgrass.

• Newgrass,thickgrass,orwet grassmayrequirea

narrowercut.

• Fora healthierlawn,nevercut morethan one-thirdof

thetotallengthof the grass.

• Yourlawnshouldbecutin the fallas longas there

is growth.

• Adjustgroundspeedaccordingto conditionof lawn.

You rLaWn

MoWer

WARNING

The operation of

any lawn mower

can result in foreign

objects being thrown

into the eyes, which

can damage your

eyes severely.

Alwayswear safety

glasseswhile operat-

ing 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 op-

erating mower. Never

run engine indoorsor

in enclosed, poorly

ventilated areas.

Engine exhaust

contains carbon

monoxide, an odor=

less and deadly

gas. Keep hands,

feet, hair and loose

clothing away from

any moving parts

on engine and lawn

mower.

WARNING

Alwaysstop engine,

disconnectspark

plug,andground

againstenginebefore

performinganytype

of maintenanceon

yourmachine.

Nevertip the mower

more than 900inany

directionanddo not

leavethe mowertipped

for anylengthoftime.

Oilcandraininto

the upper partofthe

engine.

NOTE: Do not use a

pressurewasher or

garden hose to clean

the mower.These may

causedamage to electric

components,spindles,

pulleys,bearings, or the

engine.The use of water

will result in shortened

life and reduce serwce-

ability.

Lubrication

*Lubricatepivotpointsonthe bladecontrolat leastonce

a seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrolmustoperate

freelyin bothdirections.SeeFigure5-1.

o Lubricatethe wheelsat leastoncea seasonwithlight

oil(or motoroil). if wheelsare removedfor any reason,

lubricatesurfaceof the axle boltand innersurfaceof

the wheelwith lightoil. SeeFigure5-1.

o Lubricatethe torsionspringandpivotpointonthe

chutedeflectorperiodicallywith lightoilto preventrust.

SeeFigure5-1.

, Followthe accompanyingenginemanualfor engine

lubricationscheduleandinstructions.

Figure5-1:Lubricationareasonthe mower.

Deck Care

Cleanundersideof the mowerdeckaftereachuse to

preventbuild-upof grassclippingsorotherdebris.

General Recommendations

•Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen performing

maintenancework.

Thewarrantyon thislawnmowerdoesnot cover

itemsthathavebeensubjectedto operatorabuse

or negligence.To receivefull valuefromwarranty,

operatormustmaintainthe lawn moweras instructed

here.

•Changingof engine-governedspeedwill voidengine

warranty.

Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce

eachseason.

,_ WARNING:Alwaysstop engine,disconnect

sparkplug, and ground against engine

before cleaning,lubricating, or performingany kind

of maintenance on your machine.

,_ WARNING:Nevertip the mower more than 90°

inany direction and do notleavethe mower

tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain into the

upper partof the enginecausing astartingproblem.

NOTE:Referto EngineManualfor locationof engine

components.

1. Disconnectsparkplugwire.

2. Draingasolineor placea pieceof plasticunderthe gas

cap.

3. Tip the mowerso that it restsonthe housing.Keep

the sidewiththe aircleanerfacingup. Holdthe mower

firmly.

4. Scrapeandcleanthe undersidedthe deckwitha

suitabletool.Do notspraywithwater.

5. Putthe mowerbackonits wheelsonthe ground.Ifyou

hadput plasticunderthe gascap earlier,makesureto

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. Cleanengineregularlywitha clothorbrush.Keep

the coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea)cleanto

permitproperair circulation.Removeall grass,dirt and

combustibledebrisfrommufflerarea.

Blade Care

_WARNING:When the blade

removing cutting

for sharpeningor replacement, protect your

handswith a pair of heavygloves or use a heavyrag

to hold the blade.

Periodicallyinspectthe bladeadapterforcracks,

especiallyif you strikea foreignobject.Replacewhen

necessary.

1. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplug.Turn

moweronits sidemakingsurethatthe air filterand

thecarburetorareup.

2. Removethe boltandthe bellwasherwhichholdthe

bladeandthe bladeadapterto the enginecrankshaft.

SeeFigure5-2.

3. Removebladeandadapterfromthe crankshaft.See

Figure5-2.

4. The bladecan besharpenedwitha file or ona grind-

ingwheel.Donot attemptto sharpenthe bladewhile

it is stillonthe mower.Whensharpeningthe blade,

followthe originalangleof grind.Grindeachcutting

edgeequallyto keepthe bladebalanced.

5. Removebladefromthe adapterandbalanceon a

roundshaftscrewdriverfor testingbalance.Remove

metalfromthe heavyside untilit balancesevenly.

,_ WARNING:Anunbalancedbladewill cause

excessivevibrationwhen rotating at high

speeds.It maycausedamageto mowerand could

breakcausingpersonalinjury.

6. Lubricatethe enginecrankshaftandthe innersurface

of the bladeadapterwith lightoil. Slidetheblade

adapterontothe enginecrankshaft.

7. Placethe bladeonthe adaptersuchthatthe side

of the blademarked"Bottom"(or withpart number)

facesgroundwhenthe mowerisinthe operating

position.Makesurethat the bladeisalignedand

seatedonbladeadapterflanges.

8. Placebellwasheron the blade.

9. Replacehexbolt andtightenhexbolt to torque:450

in.Ibs.rain.,600in.Ibs. max.

Toensuresafeoperationof yourmower,periodically

checkthe bladebolt for correcttorque.

Figure5-2:The bladeand correspondinghardware.

Off-Season Storage

Thefollowingstepsshouldbetakento prepareyourlawn

mowerfor storage.

•Cleanandlubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin

the lubricationinstructions.

• Do notuse a pressurewasherorgardenhoseto

cleanyourunit.

Referto enginemanualforcorrectenginestorage

instructions.

Coatmower'scuttingbladewithchassisgreaseto

preventrusting.

Storemowerina dry,cleanarea.Do not storenextto

corrosivematerials,suchas fertilizer.

Whenstoringanytypeof powerequipmentina poorly

ventilatedor metalstorageshed,care shouldbetaken

to rust-proofthe equipment.Usinga lightoil or silicone,

coattheequipment,especiallycablesandall moving

partsof yourlawnmowerbeforestorage.

Maintaining

WARNING

When removing the

cutting blade for

sharpening or replace-

ment, protect your

handswith apair of

heavy glovesor use a

heavy ragto hold the

blade.

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.

Shooting

For repairsbeyond

the minor adjustments

listedhere; contact

an authorized service

dealer'

ii i_

NOTE: Specifications are

subject to change without

notification or ob!igationl

Images my not [eftect you r

exact model and are for

iiiI i_I _ii_iii_iii_!i_ii_i _ _i i_ _ i

Problem Cause Remedy

Engine fails tostart ii B!adeContr0idisengaged, ii EngagebladeContr0

2 Spa[kplugWiredisconnected. 2 connect wireto spark plugl

3: Fuel tankempty orstaie fuel 31 FilltankWithcleanlfresh gasoiine:

4. Enginenot primed(if equippedwith 4. Primeengineas instr,u,ctedin operat_

primer)i ingYourLawnMower:

5. FaultySparkp ugl 15 cleanl adjustgaP,OrreP!ace.

61 Blocl_edfuel linel 6. clean fuel linel

7: Engineflooded. Waita few minutesto restart butdo

I8_Fue! yalve (if equipped)closed. I 8_ Open fuel va!ve, see enginemanua!.

9. EnginenotChoked(if equippedwtchoke). 91 Choke enginelSeeenginemanual.

Engine runs erratic 1. Sparkplugwire loose. 1. Connectandtighten sparkplugwire.

2. Blockedfuel lineor stalefuel. 2. Cleanfuelline; fill tank withclean,

3. Ventingas cap plugged.

4. Wateror dirt infuel system.

5. Dirtyair cleaner.

6. Carburetorout of adjustment.

freshgasoline.

3. Clearvent.

4. Drainfueltank. Refillwithfresh fuel.

5. Referto enginemanual.

6. Referto enginemanual.

Engine overheats 1. Engineoil levellow. 1. Fillcrankcasewith properoil.

2. Airflow restricted. 2. Removeblowerhousingand clean.

3. Carburetornotadjustedproperly. 3. Referto enginemanual.

Occasional skips 1. Sparkpluggap tooclose. 1. Adjustgap to .030-inch.

(hesitates) at high speed 2. Carburetoridlemixtureadjustment 2. Referto enginemanual.

improperlyset.

I I

Idles poorly 1. Sparkplugfouled,faultyor gaptoo wide. 1. Resetgapto .030-inchor replace

spark plug.

2. Carburetorimproperlyadjusted. 2. Referto enginemanual.

3. Dirtyair cleaner. 3. Referto enginemanual.

Excessive Vibration 1. Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced. 1. Tighten bladeandadapter.Balance

blade.

2. Bentcutting blade. 2. See anauthorizedservicedealer.

Mower wil not mulch grass 1. Wetgrass. 1 Donot mowwhengrass is wet wait

untillater to cut.

2 Excessivelyhighgrass. 2. Mowonce at a highcutting height,

then mowagainat desiredheight or

makea narrowercutt ngpath.

, 3. Dullblade. , 3. Sharpenor replaceblade.

Uneven cut 1. Wheelsnotpositionedcorrectly. 1. Placeallfour wheelsin same

heightposition.

2. Dullblade. _ 2. Sharen or re! laceblade.

Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower

WARNING

DoNOTremovesafe_y

(or any)labels from

mower for any reason,

iVlodel Series 030

[]

WheelTreads

K2 BarTread Bar Tread

Fief.

No.

1 710-1205

2 720-0279

3 747-1161A

4 749-1092A

5 746-0957

746-0946

746-1130

6 749-04037

7 725-0157

8 787-01097

9 710-0654A

10 748-0376C

748-04096

11 742-0642A

12 736-0452

13 710-1044

14 712-04065

15 741-0751

16 687-02094

17 687-02051

18 736-0741

19 738-1172

20 734-04213A

734-1988

21 710-0599

22 736-0270

23 710-0216

24 738-1173

25 734-04215A

734-1987

26 682-3064

682-3065

27 720-04072

28 731-04019

29 17098

30 710-1174

31 720-0426

32 732-1014

33 17032A

34 747-0710

35 731-1034B

36 732-1026

Part No. Description

EyeBolt

Wing Nut

BladeControlHandle

UpperHandle

BladeControlCable- 37.25inch

BladeControlCable- 48.25inch

BladeControlCable- 40.00inch

LowerHandle

CableTie

DeckAssembly22-inch

TT Screw3/8-16x 1.0

BladeAdapter,#6 x 1.19,w/Star

BladeAdapter,25ramx 1.19

StandardBlade22-inch

Washer,Bell,.396 x 1.140x .095

Screw3/8-24 x 1.5

LockNut3/8-16

HeightAdjusterBearing

PivotArm

LeverAssembly(IncludesRef.# 31

& #36)

BellWasher.760IDx 1.25OD

ShoulderScrew

FrontWheel,7x 1.8,K2Bar

FrontWheel,7x 1.8,Bar

TT Screw1/4-20x .5

BellWasher.265 IDx .75OD

Screw3/8-16x .75

ShoulderScrew

RearWheel,8 x 1.8,K2 Bar

RearWheel,8 x 1.8,Bar

HandleBracketAssemblyRH

HandleBracketAssemblyLH

Star Knob

Trailshield

HingeClip

CarriageBolt5/16-18x 2

Knob

TorsionSpring

ChuteHinge

HingePin

HingedChuteDeflectorAssembly

SpringLever

To order replacement

parts, contact

1-800-800-7310

or visit

www.rntdproducts.com.

MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR

The limitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenby MTDLLCwithrespect

to newmerchandisepurchasedandusedin the UnitedStates,its

possessionsandterritories.

"MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsinmaterialandworkman-

shipfor a periodof two (2)yearscommencingonthe date of original

purchaseandwill,at itsoption,repairor replace,freeof charge,any

part foundto bedefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thislimitedwar-

rantyshallonlyapply if thisproducthasbeenoperatedand maintained

inaccordancewiththe Operator'sManualfurnishedwiththe product,

andhas notbeensubjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,

accident,impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,

ordamagebecauseof otherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresulting

fromthe installationor useof any part,accessoryor attachmentnot

approvedby MTDfor use withthe product(s)coveredbythis manual

willvoid yourwarrantyas to any resultingdamage.

Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befree fromdefectsinmaterialand

workmanshipfor a periodof thirty (30)daysfromthe dateof purchase.

Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batter-

ies,belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,

snowthrowerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.

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 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our

Web site at www.mtdproducts.com.

Thislimitedwarrantydoesnot providecoverageinthe followingcases:

a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya

separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Referto applicablemanufacturer's

warrantyfor termsandconditions.

b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateoneyear

warranty.

c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchas lubricants,filters,blade

sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deck

adjustments,andnormaldeteriorationof the exteriorfinishdueto

useor exposure.

d. Servicecompletedby someoneotherthananauthorizedservice

dealer.

e. MTDdoesnot extendanywarrantyfor productssoldor exported

outsideof the UnitedStates,its possessionsandterritories,except

thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsof exportdistribution.

f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts.

g. Transportationchargesandservicecalls.

No impliedwarranty,includingany impliedwarranty of mer-

chantabilityof fitness for a particular purpose,applies after the

applicable periodof express written warranty above as to the

partsas identified.No otherexpresswarranty, whetherwrittenor

oral, except as mentioned above,givenby any personor entity,

includingadealeror retailer, withrespect to any product,shall

bindMTD.Duringthe periodof the warranty,the exclusiveremedy

is repairor replacementof the productas setforth above.

Theprovisionsas set forth inthis warrantyprovidethe soleand

exclusiveremedy arising from the sale.MTDshallnot be liable

for incidentalor consequentiallossor damage including,without

limitation, expensesincurredfor substituteor replacementlawn

careservicesor for rentalexpensesto temporarily replacea

warranted product.

Somestatesdo notallowthe exclusionor limitationof incidentalor

consequentialdamages,or limitationsonhowlongan impliedwarranty

lasts,sothe aboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynot applyto you.

In noeventshallrecoveryof any kindbegreaterthanthe amountof the

purchasepriceof the productsold.Alterationof safetyfeatures of

the productshallvoid this warranty. Youassumethe riskandliability

for loss,damage,or injuryto you andyourpropertyand/orto othersand

theirpropertyarisingout of the misuseor inabilityto usethe product.

Thislimitedwarrantyshallnot extendto anyoneotherthan theoriginal

purchaserorto the personfor whomitwas purchasedas a gift.

HOWSTATELAWRELATESTOTHIS WARRANTY:This limited

warrantygivesyou specificlegalrights,and youmayalsohaveother

rightswhichvaryfromstateto state.

IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchaseto obtain

warrantycoverage.

IViTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019; Phone: 1=800=800-7310, 1-330=220-4683

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