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Safety • Setup • Adjustments • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

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22" Rotary Mower- Model Series 070

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.

For USCustomers: MTDLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019 772C0793

PRINTEDIN U.S.A. For CanadianCustomers:MTD Products Ltd.,P.O.Box 1386,KITCHENER,ONTARION2G4J1 02/04/2006

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new equipment, it will help you assemble,

prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Table of

Slope Gauge ....................................................... 3

Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4

Set-Up & Adjustments ........................................ 6

Operation ............................................................. 8

Contents

Maintenance & Off-Season Storage ................ 10

Trouble Shooting .............................................. 12

Warranty ............................................................ 13

illustrated Parts Lists ....................................... 14

Finding and Recording IVlodel Number

BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING

YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,

please locatethe model plate on the equipmentand copy the

the model number andthe serial number to the sample model

plate provided to the right. You can locatethe model plate by

standing at the operatingposition and looking down at the rear

of the deck.

Model Number Serial Number

Num6ro de module Num6ro de s_rie

XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

__ MTD LLC

CLEVELAND, OH 44136

MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED

KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1

USA-www.mtdproducts.com 1-800-800-7310

CAN-www.mtdcanada.com 1-800-668-1238

Customer Support

Please do NOTretum the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased,

without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou havedifficulty assembling this product or haveany questionsregarding the controls, operationor maintenanceof this unit,

please call a Customer Support Representative.

For US Customers: 1-330-220-4MTD (4683)or 1-800-800-7310

For Canadian Customers: 1-800-668-1238

Pleasehaveyour unit's model number and serial number ready when you call. See previoussection to locate this information.

Youwill be asked to enterthe serial number inorder to processyour call.

The engine manufactureris responsiblefor all enigne-relatedissueswith regardsto performance, power-rating,specifications,

warranty and service. Please referto the engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packed separately with your unit,

for more information.

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WARNING

This symbolpoints

out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if

notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

i safetyand/or property

I ofyourselfand others.

Readandfollowall

instructionsin this

manualbeforeat-

temptingto operate

i this machine.Failure

I to complywith these

instructionsmay result

i in personalinjury.When

you see this symbol.

HEED iTS WARNING!

i Your Responsibility

i Restrictthe use

i of this powermachine

to personswho read,

understand

and follow the warnings

and instructions

, in this manual

I and on the machine.

WARNING:EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehiclecomponentscontainor

emitchemicalsknownto Stateof Californiato causecancerand birthdefectsor otherreproduc-

tiveharm.

DANGER:Thismachinewasbuiltto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safeoperationinthismanual.As with

anytypeof powerequipment,carelessnessor erroron the partof the operatorcan resultinseriousinjury.This

machineis capableof amputatinghandsandfeetandthrowingobjects.Failureto observethe followingsafety

instructionscould resultin seriousinjuryor death.

General Operation

1. Readthis operator'smanual carefullyinits 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 anyotherpurpose.

3. Neverallow childrenunder 14yearsold to operatethis

machine.Children 14yearsold and overshould readand

understandthe instructionsinthis manualandshould

betrainedand supervisedby a parent.Onlyresponsible

individualswho arefamiliar withthese rulesof safe

operationshould beallowedto usethis machine.

4. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto

be used. Removeall stones,sticks,wire, bones,toys and

otherforeignobjectswhichcouldbetripped overor picked

upandthrownby the blade.Thrownobjectscancause

seriouspersonalinjury.Planyourmowingpatternto avoid

dischargeof materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystanders

andthe like.Also, avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta

wallorobstructionwhich maycausedischargedmaterial

to ricochetbacktoward theoperator.

5. Tohelpavoidbladecontact ora thrownobjectinjury,

stay inthe operatorzonebehindthe handlesand keep

children,bystanders,helpersand petsat least 75feet

fromthe mowerwhileit isin operation.Stop machineif

anyoneentersthe area.

6. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduring

operationand whileperforminganadjustmentor repair

to protectyour eyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan

causeseriousinjuryto the eyes.

7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesand close-fitting

slacksandshirts. Shirtsand pantsthatcoverthe arms

and legsand steel-toedshoesare recommended.Never

operatethis machinein barefeet, sandals,slipperyor light

weight(e.g.canvas)shoes.

8. Do notputhandsorfeet nearrotatingpartsor underthe

cuttingdeck.Contactwiththe blade can amputatehands

andfeet.

9. A missingor damageddischargecovercancause blade

contactor thrownobject injuries.

10.Manyinjuriesoccuras a resultof the mowerbeing pulled

overthefoot duringa fall causedby slippingor tripping.

Do not holdon to the mowerifyou are falling;releasethe

handleimmediately.

11.Neverpullthe mowerback towardyouwhileyou are

walking.If youmust backthe mowerawayfroma wall or

obstructionfirstlook downand behindto avoidtripping

andthen followthese steps:

a. Stepback fromthe mowerto fullyextend yourarms.

b. Be sureyouare well balancedwithsure footing.

c. Pullthe mowerback slowly,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 disengagedpositionwhen released.

15.Neveroperatethe mowerinwet grass.Alwaysbesure of

yourfooting. A slipand fall cancauseseriouspersonal

injury.If you feelyouare losing yourfooting,releasethe

bladecontrolhandleimmediatelyand the bladewillstop

rotatingwithinthreeseconds.

16.Mowonlyin daylightor in goodartificial light.Walk,never

run.Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor

roads.

17.If theequipmentshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe

engineand checkimmediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationis

generallya warningof trouble.

18.Shutthe engineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto

a completestopbeforeremovingthe grass catcheror

uncloggingthe chute.Thecutting bladecontinuesto rotate

fora few secondsafterthe engineis shutoff. Neverplace

anypart of the bodyin the bladeareauntilyou aresure the

blade hasstoppedrotating.

19.Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrailshield,discharge

cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandleor othersafety

protectivedevicesin placeandworking. Neveroperate

mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failureto do so, can

result inpersonalinjury.

20.Mufflerandenginebecomehotand cancausea burn.Do

nottouch.

21.Only use partsand accessoriesmadefor this machineby

the manufacturer.Failureto do socan resultin personal

injury.

22.If situationsoccurwhich are notcoveredin this manual,use

careand goodjudgment. Call customerassistancefor the

nameof yournearestservicingdealer.

Slope Operation

Slopesare a majorfactor relatedto slip andfall accidentswhich

canresult insevereinjury.Operationon slopesrequiresextra

caution.Ifyoufeel uneasyona slope,do notmow it. For your

safety,usethe slopegaugeincludedas part of this manualto

measureslopesbeforeoperatingthis uniton a slopedor hilly

area.If the slopeis greaterthan 15degrees,donot mowit.

Do:

1. Mowacrossthe faceof slopes; neverup anddown.

Exerciseextremecaution whenchangingdirectionon

slopes.

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

can causeyouto slipor trip. Tallgrass canhideobstacles.

3. Alwaysbe sure of yourfooting.A slip andfall can cause

serious personalinjury.If you feelyou are losingyour

balance,releasethe bladecontrolhandleimmediately,and

the bladewill stoprotatingwithin 3 seconds.

Do Not:

I. Donot mowneardrop-offs, ditchesorembankments,you

could loseyour footingorbalance.

2. Donot mowslopesgreaterthan 15degreesasshownon

the slopegauge.

3. Donot mowon wetgrass. Unstablefootingcouldcause

slipping.

Children

Tragicaccidentscanoccur ifthe operatorisnot alertto the

presenceof children.Childrenare often attractedto the mower

and the mowingactivity. Theydo notunderstandthe dangers.

Neverassumethat childrenwillremainwhereyou lastsaw

them.

1. Keepchildrenout of the mowingareaand underthewatch-

ful careof a responsibleadult otherthan the operator.

2. Be alert andturnmoweroff if a child entersthe area.

3. Beforeand while movingbackwards,look behindand down

for small children.

4. Useextremecare whenapproachingblindcorners,

doorways,shrubs,trees,or otherobjectsthat mayobscure

your visionof a childwho mayrun into the mower.

5. Keepchildrenawayfrom hotor runningengines.Theycan

suffer burnsfroma hotmuffler.

6. Neverallowchildren under14yearsold to operatea power

mower.Children14years old andover shouldreadand

understandthe operationinstructionsand safetyrules in

this manualandshould betrainedand supervisedby a

parent.

Service

Safe Handling Of Gasoline:

1. To avoidpersonalinjury orpropertydamage useextreme

care inhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammable

and thevaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan

occur whengasolineisspilled onyourselforyour clothes

which canignite.

2. Wash yourskin andchangeclothesimmediately.

3. Useonly an approvedgasolinecontainer.

4. Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleoron a truckor trailer

bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe

groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truck ortrailer

and refuelit onthe ground.If this is notpossible,then refuel

suchequipmentona trailerwitha portablecontainer,rather

than froma gasoline dispensernozzle.

6. Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththe rimof thefueltank or

container openingat all timesuntil fuelingis complete.Do

notuse a nozzlelock-opendevice.

7. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesand othersourcesof

ignition.

8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors

willaccumulateinthe area.

9. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhilethe engineis

hotor running. Allowengineto cool at least two minutes

beforerefueling.

10.Neveroverfill fuel tank. Filltankto no morethan Y2inch

below bottomof filler neckto providefor fuel expansion.

11.Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

12.If gasolineis spilled,wipe itoff theengineand equipment.

Moveunit to anotherarea.Wait 5 minutesbeforestarting

theengine.

13.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containernearan open

flame,sparkor pilot light as ona water heater,space

heater,furnace,clothesdryeror othergasappliances.

14.Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfree of grass, leaves,

orother debrisbuild-up.Clean upoil orfuel spillageand

removeanyfuel soakeddebris.

15.Allowa mowerto cool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.

General Service:

1. Neverrunan engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilatedarea.

Engineexhaustcontainscarbon monoxide,anodorless

anddeadlygas.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe

bladeand allmoving partshavestopped.Disconnectthe

sparkplugwire and groundagainstthe engineto prevent

unintendedstarting.

3. Checkthe bladeand enginemountingbolts at frequent

intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectblade

for damage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn)Replacebladewith

theoriginal equipmentmanufacture's(O.E.M.)bladeonly,

listed inthis manual."Use of partswhichdo notmeetthe

originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improper

performanceand compromisesafety!"

4. Mowerbladesare sharpandcan cut.Wrapthe bladeor

weargloves,and useextra cautionwhenservicingthem.

5. Keepall nuts,bolts,and screwstightto be surethe

equipmentis insafeworkingcondition.

6. Nevertamper withsafetydevices.Checktheir proper

operationregularly.

7. Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stopthe engine,discon-

nectthe sparkplugwire and groundagainstthe engine.

Thoroughlyinspectthe mowerfor any damage.Repairthe

damagebeforestartingand operatingthe mower.

8. Neverattemptto makea wheel or cuttingheightadjust-

mentwhilethe engineisrunning.

9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail

shield aresubjectto wear anddamagewhichcould

exposemovingparts or allowobjectsto be thrown.For

safetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponentsand re-

placeimmediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's

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

whichdo notmeetthe originalequipmentspecifications

mayleadto improperperformanceand compromise

safety!"

10.Do notchangethe enginegovernorsettingor overspeed

theengine.The governorcontrolsthemaximumsafe

operatingspeed of theengine.

11.Maintainor replacesafetylabels,as necessary.

12.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulations.Improper

disposaloffluids and materialscan harmthe environment.

Practices

WARNING

Thissymbolpoints

out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if

notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

safetyand/or property

of yourselfandothers.

Readandfollow all

instructionsinthis

manualbeforeat-

tempting to operate

this machine.Failure

to complywith these

instructionsmayresult

in personalinjury.When

you see this symbol.

HEED ITS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use

of this power machine

to personswho read,

understand

andfollow the warnings

and instructions

in this manual

andon the machine.

r " ,_ WARNING: Disconnect and

) _ - -_ ,A_ groundthe spark plug wire as

,!| _instructed in the separate engine

manual.

1. Thechutedeflectoronyour mowermaybe heldinan

Adjustmen

Tools Required for

Assembly:

• 9/16-inchwrench

• 3/4-inch wrench

(or a pair of adjustable

wrenches)

Your mower is shipped

with the handle in the

higher height position.

_iOTE:Each end of

he lowerhandle must

be placed inthe same

relative position.

iMPORTANT

This unit is shipped

WITHOUT GASOLINE

or OiL. After assem-

bly, service engine

with gasolineand

oil as instructed in

the separate engine

manual packedwith

your unit.

k,. j

Figure 1

Figure 2

uprightpositionbya blockfor shippingpurposesonly.

Thisshippingblockmustbe removedanddiscarded

beforethe moweris putinto operation.SeeFigure1.

a. Pullthechutedeflectorup towardsengine.

b. Removetheblock andcarefullylowerthe chuteinto

operatingposition,keepingfingersout of the way.

Performthe followingsequencefor handlesetup:

a. Pullupand backon theupperhandleto raisethe

handlefrompositionA intothe operatingposition

B. SeeFigure2.

b. Makesurethe carriageboltis seatedproperlyin

the handle.Tightenwingnuts(starknobs)securing

upperhandleto the lowerhandle.

NOTE: Onsomemodelswingnutshavebeenreplaced

withstarknobs.Figuresshowwingnutsonly.

3. If satisfiedwith heightof handle,tightenwingnuts(star

knobs)atthe endsof the lowerhandleshownin Figure

3. Forconvenienceof operating,you mayadjustthe

handleheightas follows:

a. Removethewing nuts(star knobs)shownin Figure

3 andremovethe lowerhandle.

b. Positioneach handlebracketstudintothe top hole

in thelowerhandle.SeeFigure3 inset.

c. Tightenthewing nuts(starknobs).

Insertpostoncable tiesinto holesprovidedon the

lowerhandle.Pullcabletie tightandtrimexcess.See

Figure4.

Figure 3Figure 4

,RopeguideSetupas follows,see Figure5:

a, Holdthe bladecontrolagainstthe upperhandle,

PositionA,

b, Slowlypullstarterropeout of engine,PositionB,

c, Slipstarterropeintothe ropeguide,Tightenrope

guidewingnut, PositionC,

,Ifyourwheelsarenotassembled,installas follows

usingFigure6 and7:

a, Usinghardwarefromhardwarepack,secure

the rearwheelsto the deckas shownin Figure

6 andfrontwheelsas showninFigure7.The

smallcuppedwashershouldbe installedwiththe

cuppedside of washertowardsthe deck,

b, Securethe wheelsto the deckwiththelarge

cuppedwasherandnut (cuppedsideof large

washertowardsthe deck),

c, Tightenall wheelhardware,

,Ifyour moweris equippedwithan optionalmulching

baffle,installit as shownin Figure8,

a, Liftupand holdtheside-dischargechutedeflector

and insertbottomlip of the mulchingbaffleinside

the chuteopening.

b. Pushthe hooksonthe top of the baffleuntil they

snapoverthe hingeonthe dischargechute.

Releasethe chutedeflector.

NOTE: Whenyouwishto mowinsteadof mulch,

simplyraisethe chutedeflector,graspthe handleonthe

mulchingbaffleandlift upwardto removethe baffle. Itis

notnecessaryto removethe mulchingblade.

Figure 5

Figure 6

Adjustmen

, The three holes provide

i three cutting heights for

i your mower.Usethe

same hole locationfor

all four wheels when

} assembling. Fora

higher cutting height,

use the lowerhole;for

a lowercutting height,

usethe upper hole.

Figure 8Figure 7

lVloWer

WARNING

Read, understand,

and follow all instruco

tions and warnings

on the machine and

inthis manual before

operating.

This blade control

mechanism is a

safety device. Never

attempt to 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

Blade Control

Starter

Rope

Chute

Baffle

Figure 9

Blade Control Handle

The bladecontrolhandleis locatedon the upperhandle

of the mower.SeeFigure9. The bladecontrolhandle

mustbedepressedinorderto operatethe unit.Release

the bladecontrolhandleto stopthe engineand blade.

Recoil Starter

The recoilstarteris attachedto the rightupperhandle.

Standbehindthe unitand pullthe recoilstarterropeto

startthe unit.

Mulching Baffle (if so equipped)

The mulchingbaffleis usedto recircuiategrassclip-

pingsbackto the lawn.Attachit as instructedonpage7

of thismanual.

Before Starting

1. Servicethe enginewithgasolineandoil as instructed

inthe separateenginemanual.

2. Attachsparkplugwireto sparkplug. If unitis

equippedwitha rubberbootoverthe endof the

sparkplugwire,makecertainthe metallooponthe

endof the sparkplugwire (insidethe rubberboot)

is fastenedsecurelyoverthe metaltip on the spark

plug.

To Start Engine

1. If yourunit isequippedwitha primer,primeengineas

instructedin the separateenginemanualpackedwith

yourunit.

2. Standingbehindthe unit,depressthe bladecontrol

handleandholdit againstthe upperhandleas shown

in Figure10.

3. Graspthe starterhandleas shownandpullslowlyuntil

resistanceis felt, thenpull rapidlyto start engineand

avoidkickback.Returnit slowlyto the ropeguide.

To Stop Engine

1. Releasethe bladecontrolhandleto stopthe engine

andblade.

_ARNING: The blade continues to

rotate for a few seconds after the

engine is shut off.

2. Disconnectandgroundthe sparkplugwireas

instructedin the separateenginemanualto prevent

accidentalstartingwhileequipmentis unattended.

OperatingTips

1. Forbestresultsandeffectivemulching,do notcut wet

grass.

2. Newgrass,thickgrass,orwet grassmayrequirea

narrowercut.

3. Fora healthierlawn,nevercutoff morethan one-third

of the totallengthof the grass.

4. Yourlawnshouldbecut inthe fall as longas there

isgrowth.

5. Adjustgroundspeedaccordingto conditionof lawn.

6. Ifthe grasshasbeenallowedto growin excessof 4

inches,mulchingis not recommended.Mowusing

the sidedischargeto reducethegrassheightto 3-1/4

inchesor lessbeforemulching.

Figure 10

Using Your Lawn Mower

Besurethe lawn is clearof stones,sticks,wire,orother

objectswhichcoulddamagethe lawnmoweror the

engine.Suchobjectscouldbe accidentlythrownby the

mowerinany directionand causeseriouspersonalinjury

to the operatorandothers.

WARNING: if you strike a foreign

object, stop the engine. Remove

wire from the spark plug,thor-

oughly inspect the mower for any

damage, and repair the damage

before restarting and operating

the mower. Extensive vibration

of the mower during operation is

an indicationof damage. The unit

should be promptly inspected

and repaired.

Operating

Your LaWn

WARNING

The operation of any

lawn mower can result

inforeign objects

being thrown into

the eyes, which can

damage your eyes

severely. Alwayswear

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 indoorsor

in enclosed, poorly

ventilatedareas. 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.

Maintenance

i_i ii i ii _i i i i i _i

Wedo not i

the use of pressure

Washersor garden

hose tOcleanyour

unit. These maycause

damageto electrical

compOnents;spindles;

pulley& bearings;or

the engine: The use

of water will resultin

shortened ifeand i

reduce serviceability:

Lubricate these

points before

Figure 11

General Recommendations

Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming

anymaintenance.

Thewarrantyon thislawnmowerdoesnot cover

itemsthathavebeensubjectedto operatorabuse

or negligence.To receivefull valuefromwarranty,

operatormustmaintainthe lawnmoweras

instructedhere.

3. Changingof engine-governedspeedwill void

enginewarranty.

4. Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce

eachseason.

5. Periodicallycheckall fastenersand makesurethese

aretight.

Lubrication

1. Lubricatethe pivotpointsonthe bladecontrolhandle

at leastoncea seasonwithlightoil. The blade

controlmustoperatefreelyin bothdirections.See

Figure11.

2. If yourmoweris equippedwith ballbearingwheels,

lubricateat leastonce a seasonwitha light oil, all

othertypes requireno lubrication.However,if the

wheelsareremovedfor any reason,lubricatethe

surfaceof the axle bolt andthe innersurfaceof the

wheelwithlightautomotiveoil.

3. Lubricatethe torsionspringandpivotpointperiodi-

callywithlightoil to preventrust.SeeFigure11.

4. Followthe accompanyingenginemanualfor lubrica-

tion scheduleandinstruction.

Engine

Referto the separateenginemanualfor engine

maintenanceinstructions.

Maintainengineoil as instructedinthe separate

enginemanualpackedwithyourunit. Readandfollow

instructionscarefully.

Undernormalconditionsserviceaircleaneras

instructedin the separateengine manualpackedwith

yourunit. Cleaneveryfewhoursunderextremely

dustyconditions. Poorengineperformanceand

floodingusuallyindicatesthatthe air cleanershouldbe

serviced.

Thesparkplugshouldbecleanedandthe gapreset

oncea season. Sparkplug replacementis recom-

mendedat the startof each mowingseason;check

enginemanualfor correctplugtypeandgapspecifica-

tions.

NOTE:Thissparkignitionsystemmeetsall require-

mentsof the CanadianInterference-CausingEquipment

Regulations.

5. Cleantheengineregularlywithaclothor brush.

Keepthe coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea)clean

to permitproperair circulationwhichis essentialto

engineperformanceandlife.Becertainto removeall

grass,dirt andcombustibledebrisfrommufflerarea.

Deck

Theundersideof the mowerdeckshouldbecleanedafter

eachuseto preventa buildupof grassclippings,leaves,

dirt orother matter.If thisdebrisis allowedto accumulate,

it will inviterustandcorrosion,and maypreventproper

mulching.

Thedeckmaybecleanedbytiltingthe mowerandscrap-

ingcleanwitha suitabletool (makecertainthe sparkplug

wireis disconnected).

Blade Care

__1 ARNING: When removing the

cutting blade for sharpening or

replacement, protect your hands

with a pair of heavy glovesor use

a heavy rag to hold the blade.

Periodicallyinspectthe bladeadapterforcracks,especial-

ly ifyou strikea foreignobject.Replacewhennecessary.

Followthe stepsbelowfor bladeservice:

1. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplug.

2. Tip moweras specifiedinseparateenginemanual.If

itdoes notspecifyturnmoweron itsside makingsure

thatthe airfilterandthe carburetorareup.

3. Removethebolt andthe bladebellsupportwhich

holdthe bladeandthe bladeadapterto the engine

crankshaft.SeeFigure12.

Figure 12

4. Removebladeandadapterfromthe crankshaft.

5, The blademayberesharpenedby removingitand

eithergrindingor filing thecuttingedgekeepingas

closeto the originalbevelas possible.Donot attempt

to sharpenthe bladewhile itis stillon the mower,

6. it is extremely importantthateachcuttingedge

receivesanequalamountof grindingto preventan

unbalancedblade.

NOTE:improperbladebalancewill resultinexcessive

vibrationcausingeventualdamageto theengineand

mower. Besureto carefullybalancebladeaftersharpen-

ing.Possibledamageresultingfrom bladeunbalance

conditionisnotthe responsibilityof the manufacturer.

NOTE:Alwaysremovebladefromthe adapterfor testing

balance.

7. The bladecan betestedfor balanceby balancingit

ona roundshaftscrewdriver.Removemetalfromthe

heavyside untilit balancesevenly.

8. Beforereassemblingthe bladeandthe bladeadapter

to the unit,lubricatethe enginecrankshaftandthe

innersurfaceof the bladeadapterwithlightoil.

9. installthe bladeadapteron thecrankshaftwiththe

"star"awayfromthe engine.SeeFigure12.Place

the bladewiththe side marked"bottom"(orwithpart

number)facingawayfromthe adapter.Alignthe

bladebellsupportoverthe bladewiththe tabsinthe

holesof the bladeand insertthe hex bolt.

10.Tightenthe hexbolt to thetorquelistedbelow:

Blade Mounting Torque

CenterBolt450 in.lb.rain.,600 in.lb,max.

Toinsuresafeoperationof your unit,ALLnutsandbolts

mustbecheckedperiodicallyfor correcttightness.

mowerfor storage.

1. Cleanandlubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin

the lubricationinstructions.

2. Wedo not recommendthe useof a pressurewasher

or gardenhoseto cleanyour unit.

3. Referto enginemanualfor correctengine

storageinstructions.

4. Coatmower'scutting bladewithchassisgreaseto

preventrusting.

5. Storemowerin adry,cleanarea. Do notstorenextto

corrosivematerials,suchas fertilizer.

NOTE:Whenstoringany typeof powerequipmentin

a poorlyventilatedor metalstorageshed,careshould

betakento rust-proofthe equipment.Usinga light oilor

silicone,coatthe equipment,especiallycablesandall

movingpartsof yourlawn mowerbeforestorage.

WARNING

When removing

the cutting blade

for sharpening or

replacement, protect

your hands with a

pair of heavy gloves

or use a heavy rag to

hold the blade, ...........;

Annba ancedb ade

will cause excessive

vibration when rotat,

:ing at high speeds;it

may cause damage

to mower, and could

tea,causingper,

sonal injury,

Shooting

For repairs beyond

the minor adjust-

ments listed here;

contactanautho;i=ed

service dealer.

\_i 3J

Problem Cause Remedy

Enginefailsto start_ 1. Blade control handle disengaged._ 1. Engaie blade_--controlhandle• --

2. Sparkplugw redisconnected. 2. Connectwireto sparkplug.

3. Fueltankemptyor stalefuel. 3. Filltankwith clean,freshgasoline.

4. Enginenot primed. 4. Referto enginemanual.

5. Faultysparkplug. 5. Clean,adjustgap,or replace.

6. Blockedfuel line. 6. Cleanfuel line.

I 7. Engineflooding. 7. Waita fewminutesto restart,butdo not

I prime.

Enginerunserratic 1. Sparkplugwire loose. 1. Connectandtightenspark

plugwire.

2. Blockedfuel lineor stalefuel. 2. Cleanfuelline; fill tankwithclean,fresh

gasoline.

3. Gas capventplugged. 3. Clearvent.

4. Wateror dirt infuel system. 4. Drainfueltankandcarburetor.Refillwith

freshfuel.

5. Dirtyaircleaner. 5. Referto enginemanual.

6. Referto enginemanual.

Engineoverheats 1. Engineoil levellow. 1. Fill crankcasewithproperoil.

2. D rty airf lter 2. Referto the enginemanualpackedwith

yourunit.

3. Airflow restricted. 3. Removeblowerhousingandclean.

Occasionalskip

(hesitates)at highspeed

.4. Carburetornotadjustedproperly.

1. Sparkpluggaptoo close.

2. Carburetoridlemixtureadjustment

improperlyset.

4, Referto enginemanual.

1. Adjustgapto .030".Referto engine

manual.

2. Referto enginemanual.

dies poorly 1 Sparkplugfouled,faultyor gaptoo 1. Resetgapto .030' or replacesparkplug.

, wide. Referto enginemanual.

3. Dirty aircleaner.

Excessivevibration 1. CuttingBladelooseor unbalanced.

2. Bentcutting blade.

3. Referto enginemanual.

1. Tightenbladeandadapter.Balanceblade

2. Replaceblade.

Mowerwill notmulch 1 Wetgrass 1 Donotmowwhengrassiswet

grass 2 Excessivehi h rass wat untillaterto cut.

• g g •

3 Dull bl de 2 Mowonce at a hghcutt ng heght,then

a mowagainat desiredhleghtor makea

I narrowercuttng path.

I 3. Sharpenor replaceblade.

Unevencut 1. Wheelsnot positionedcorrectly. 1. Placeallfourwheelsinsameheight

2. Dull blade, position.

2. Sharpenor replaceblade.

MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR

The limitedwarrantysetforthbelowis givenby MTD LLCwith respectto new merchandisepurchasedandusedin the UnitedStatesand/or its territories

and possessions,and by MTDProductsLimitedwithrespectto new merchandisepurchasedandusedin Canadaand/or itsterritoriesandpossessions

(eitherentity respectively,"MTD").

MTDwarrantsthis product(excludingitsnormalwearpartsas describedbelow)againstdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipfor a periodof two(2)

yearscommencingonthe dateof originalpurchaseandwill,at its option,repairor replace,free of charge,anypart foundto bedefectivein materials

or workmanship.Thislimitedwarrantyshallonly applyif this producthas beenoperatedandmaintainedinaccordancewiththe Operator'sManual

furnishedwiththe product,andhas notbeensubjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,accident,impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,

theft,fire,water,or damagebecauseof other perilornaturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromtheinstallationor useof any part,accessoryor attachment

not approvedby MTDfor usewiththe product(s)coveredbythis manualwill voidyourwarrantyas to any resultingdamage.

Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befree fromdefectsin materialandworkmanshipfor a periodof thirty (30) daysfromthe dateof purchase.Normal

wear partsinclude,but arenot limitedto itemssuchas:batteries,belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,snowthrowerskid

shoes,frictionwheels,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.

HOWTO OBTAINSERVICE:Warrantyserviceis available,WITHPROOFOF PURCHASE,throughyour localauthorizedservicedealer.To locatethe

dealerinyourarea;

In the U.S.A.: CheckyourYellowPages,orcontactMTDLLCat RO.Box361131,Cleveland,Ohio44136-0019,orcall 1-800-800-7310or

1-330-220-4683or logon to ourWebsiteat www.mtdproducts.com.

In Canada: ContactMTDProductsLimited,Kitchener,ON N2G4J1,orcall 1-800-668-1238or logon to ourWebsiteat www.mtdcanada.com.

Thislimitedwarrantydoes not providecoverageinthe followingcases:

a. The engineorcomponentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Referto applicablemanufacturer'swarrantyfor

termsandconditions.

b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateone-yearwarranty.

c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchas lubricants,filters,bladesharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deckadjustments,and

normaldeteriorationof the exteriorfinishdue to useor exposure.

d. Servicecompletedby someoneotherthan anauthorizedservicedealer.

e. MTDdoes notextendany warrantyfor productssoldor exportedoutsideof the UnitedStatesand/or Canada,andtheir respectivepossessionsand

territories,exceptthosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsof exportdistribution.

f. Replacementpartsthatarenot genuineMTDparts.

g. Transportationchargesand servicecalls.

h. If Productsare usedcommercially.(MTD mayseparatelyoffer LimitedCommercialWarrantiesoncertainselectproducts.Askyourdealeror retailer

for detailsor contactMTDServicefor more information.)

No impliedwarranty, includingany impliedwarrantyof merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose,applies after the applicable period

of expresswritten warranty above as to the partsas identified.No other expresswarranty,whetherwritten or oral, exceptas mentioned

above, givenby any personor entity,includinga dealer or retailer, withrespect to any product,shall bind MTD.Duringthe period of the

warranty, the exclusive remedyis repairor replacementof the productas setforth above.

Theprovisions as setforth inthis warrantyprovidethe soleand exclusive remedy arising from the sale. MTDshall not be liablefor incidental

or consequential lossor damage including,without limitation,expensesincurredfor substituteor replacementlawn care servicesor for

rentalexpensesto temporarily replacea warranted product.

Somejurisdictionsdo notallowthe exclusionorlimitationof incidentalorconsequentialdamages,or limitationson howlongan impliedwarrantylasts,

so the aboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynot applyto you.

In noeventshall recoveryof any kind begreaterthan theamountof the purchaseprice of the productsold.Alterationof safetyfeatures of the

productshall void this warranty. Youassumethe riskandliabilityfor loss,damage,or injuryto youandyour propertyand/orto othersandtheir

propertyarisingout of the misuseor inabilityto use theproduct.

Thislimitedwarrantyshall notextendto anyoneotherthanthe originalpurchaseror to the personfor whomitwaspurchasedas a gift.

NOWLOCAL LAWSRELATETO THIS WARRANTY:Thislimitedwarrantygivesyou specificlegalrights,andyoumayalso haveother rightsthatvary

in differentjurisdictions.

iMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchaseto obtainwarrantycoverage.

MTD LLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHiO44136-0019;Phone: 1-600-600-7310,1-330-220-4683

MTD Products Ltd., P.O. BOX1386,KITCHENER,ON N2G4J1; Phone: 1-800-668-1238

REF PART

NO. NO.

N° DE N°DE

REF PII_CE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION

17032A

17098

687-02145

687-02144

787-01084A

712-3017

710-0216

710-0599

710-0654A

710-1044

710-1174

710-1205

712-04065

720-0279

720-0284

749-1092A

725-0157

731-04019

731-04197

731-1035B

749-04037

732-1014

734-04063

748-04096

736-0270

736-0451

736-0524B

736-0105

736-0331

738-0533

747-1161A

742-0642A

742-0742A

746-0946

747-0710

731-1034B

720-04072

Chute Hinge

Hinge Clip

Handle Bracket Assembly LH

Handle Bracket Assembly RH

Deck Assembly 22"

Hex Nut 3/8-16

Hex Cap Screw 3/8-16 x .75

Hex Wash S-Tapp Scr 1/4-20 x .50

Hex Wash HD Tap Scr 3/8-16 x .88

Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5" Lg. (Gr. 8)

Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.0

Rope Guide Bolt

Flanged Lock Nut 3/8-16

Knob - ERS Guide 1/4-20

Wing Nut

Upper Handle

Cable Tie

Trail Shield

Mulching Baffle

Chute Deflector

Lower Handle

Torsion Spring

Wheel, 7 x 1.5 Star-Diam Gray

Blade Adapter

Cup. Wash..265 ID x .75 OD x .062

Saddle Wash..320 ID x .937 OD

Blade Bell Support

Cupped Washer.375 x .870 x .063

Cupped Washer.389 x 1.13 x .062

Shoulder Screw .498 x 1.635

Blade Control Handle

Blade 22"

Mulching Blade 22"

Blade Control Cable 48.25" Lg.

Hinge Pin

Side Dis. Chute Ass'y

Knob (star)

Charniere de deflecteur

Attache

Support de guidon CG

Support de guidon CD

Plateau de coupe de 22 po

12crou A six pans 3/8-16

Vis A chapeau A six pans de 3/8-16 x 0,75

Vis autotaraudeuse A rondelle hex. de 1/4-20 x 0,5

Vis autotaraudee 3/8-16 x 0,88

Vis A t_te hex. 3/8-24 x 1,50 po de Ig (Qual. 8)

Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 2,0

Boulon de guidage de cordon

12crou de blocage 3/8-16

Bouton - 1/4-20

12crou A oreilles

Guidon superieur

Attache-cAble

Abattant de protection arriere

Deflecteur de dechiquetage

Deflecteu r late ral

Guidon inferieur

Ressort de torsion

Ensemble de roue 7,0 x 1,5 Star-Diam. Gris

Adaptateur de la lame

Rondelle creuse 0,265 DI x 0,75 DE x 0,062

Rondelle selle 0,320 DI x 0,937 DE

Support de lame

Rondelle creuse 0,375 x 0,870 x 0,063

Rondelle creuse 0,389 x 1,13 x 0,062

Vis A epaulement 0,498 x 1,635

Poignee de commande de la lame

Lame 22 po

Lame dechiqueteuse 22 po

CAble de la commande 48,25 po de Ig.

Axe fixe

Deflecteur lateral complet

Bouton (etoile)

11A-070

10.15.05

For parts and/or

accessories refer to

customer support on

page 2.

Adressez-vous au

,_Serviceapr_s-vente_,

la page 2pour ce qui

concerne les pi_ces

et/ou accessoires.

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