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Safe Operation

Practices • Set-Up • Operation

• Maintenance

• Service • Troubleshooting

• Warranty

Push Mower m Model 41M

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019

PrintedIn USA

FormNo.769-04528
(November20,2008)

ToTheOwner
ThankYou
Thank you for purchasing

a Lawn Mower

manufactured

If you have any problems

MTD LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent
performance
when properly operated and maintained.
Please read this entire manual
It instructs

prior to operating

your machine.

persons

who will operate

address and mailing

the equipment.

you how to safely and easily set up, operate

maintain

carefully

and

concerning

address can be found

to ensure your complete

Please be sure that you, and any other
the machine,

or questions

Throughout

the

machine

satisfaction

this manual,
are observed

on this page. We want

at all times.

all references

to right and left side of the

from the operating

position

recommended
safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or property damage.

The engine

All information

is relative to the most recent

warranty

at the time of printing.

Owner's/Operator's
Manual, packed separately
machine, for more information.

product

in this manual

information

available

the machine,

phone your local authorized MTD service dealer or contact us
directly. MTD's Customer Support telephone
numbers, website

manufacturer

is responsible

issues with regards to performance,

Review

this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine,
its features and operation.
Please be aware that this Operator's

for all engine-related

power-rating,

and service. Please refer to the engine

specifications,
manufacturer's
with your

Manual may cover a range of product specifications
for various
models. Characteristics
and features discussed and/or illustrated
in this manual

may not be applicable

to all models.

MTD LLC

reserves the right to change product specifications,
designs and
equipment
without notice and without
incurring obligation.

Table of Contents
Safe Operation

Practices ........................................

Assembly & Set-Up ..................................................
Controls & Features ................................................

9
12

Operation

................................................................

Maintenance
&Adjustment. .................................
Service .....................................................................

Troubleshooting
Engine Operation

14
16

RecordProductInformation
Before setting

up and operating

information
model

in the provided

plate by standing

Department,

...................................................

Engine Maintenance
.............................................
Illustrated
Parts List ..............................................

20
26

Warranty

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please

and record the

area to the right. You can locate the

at the operator's

position

and looking

SERIALNUMBER

down at the rear of the deck. This information
will be necessary,
should you seek technical support via our web site, Customer
Support

MODEL NUMBER

your new equipment,

locate the model plate on the equipment

.....................................................

or with a local authorized

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service dealer.

CustomerSupport
Please

do NOT return

If you have difficulty
this machine,

the machine

assembling

to the retailer

this product

you can seek help from

Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com

Call a Customer

Write

Support

Representative

without

or have any questions

the experts.

or dealer

Choose

from

at (800) 800-7:310

us at MTD LLC • RO. Box :3611:31 • Cleveland,

first contacting
regarding

the options

the controls,
below:

or (330) 220-468:3

OH • 441:36-0019

our Customer
operation,

Support

Department.

or maintenance

importantSafeOperationPractices
WARNING:

This symbol

could endanger
all instructions

points out important

the personal

safety and/or

in this manual

with these instructions

before

property

attempting

may result in personal

When you see this symbol.

safety instructions
of yourself

to operate

which,

if not followed,

and others.

this machine.

Read and follow

Failure to comply

injury.

HEED ITS WARNING!

CALIFORNIA

PROPOSITION

WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive

WARNING:

Battery

compounds,

harm.
posts, terminals,

chemicals

known

and related

to the State of California

this manual.
operator

was built to be operated

As with any type of power

result in serious injury

equipment,

objects.

operation.

Keep this manual
reference

This machine

Therefore,

personal

and the proper

use

exercise extreme

has been designed

caution

to perform

8.
at all

fingers,

hands,
could

inspect the area where the equipment

is to be

which

one job:

Plan your mowing

by an adult.

should

who are familiar
be allowed

material

to use this

or a thrown

zone behind

to ricochet

object

back

injury,

handles and keep children,

and pets at least 75 feet from
Stop machine

if anyone

mower

enters area.

Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during
operation and while performing
an adjustment
or repair
your eyes. Thrown

objects

which

ricochet

can

to the eyes.

Wear sturdy, rough-soled
work shoes and close-fitting
slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms
and legs and steel-toed
operate
weight

11.

against a wall or obstruction,

To help avoid blade contact
helpers

of material

and the like. Also,

material

cause serious injury

with these

can cause serious

to avoid discharge
bystanders

which may cause discharged
toward the operator.

to protect

10.
individuals

pattern

roads, sidewalks,

while it is in operation.
9.

over or picked up

objects

injury.

bystanders,

purpose.

could be tripped

by the blade. Thrown

stay in operator

the instructions
and safe operation practices in this manual
and on the machine and should be trained and supervised

rules of safe operation
machine.

of amputating

safety instructions

objects,

and thrown

toward

Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this
machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand

Only responsible

Thoroughly
foreign

piece of power equipment,

to mow grass. Do not use it for any other

or error on the part of the

the following

avoid discharging

Be completely
familiar with the controls
of this machine before operating
it.
is a precision

in a safe

and for ordering

times. This machine

used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other

place for future and regular
replacement
parts

not a plaything.

is capable

practices

or death.

Read this operator's manual carefully in its entirety before
attempting
to assemble this machine. Read, understand,
and follow all instructions
on the machine and in the
before

to the safe operation

carelessness

Failure to observe

GeneralOperation

lead and lead

to cause cancer and reproductive

according

can result in serious injury. This machine

toes and feet and throwing

manuals)

contain

harm. Wash hands after handling.

DANGER: This machine

accessories

this machine

shoes are recommended.

or light-

(e.g. canvas) shoes.

Do not put hands or feet near rotating
cutting

Never

in bare feet, sandals, slippery

deck. Contact

hands, toes and feet.

parts or under the

with blade can amputate

fingers,

12. Amissing
ordamaged
discharge
cover
cancause
blade
contact
orthrown
object
injuries.
13. Many
injuries
occur
asaresult
ofthemower
beingpulled
overthefootduring
afallcaused
byslipping
ortripping.
Donotholdontothemower
ifyouarefalling;
release
the
handle
immediately.
14. Never
pullthemower
back
toward
youwhileyouare
walking.
Ifyoumustback
themower
away
fromawallor
obstruction
firstlookdownandbehind
toavoid
tripping
andthenfollowthese
steps:
a. Stepback
frommower
tofullyextend
yourarms.
b. Besureyouarewellbalanced
withsure
footing.
c. Pullthemower
backslowly,
nomore
thanhalfway
toward
you.
d. Repeat
these
steps
asneeded.
15.

Do not operate
alcohol

16.

while

under the influence

while

The blade control

starting
handle

to bypass its operation.
inoperative

mechanism

(kickback)

28.

injury

through

If you feel you are losing your footing,

blade control handle immediately
rotating within three seconds.
Mow only in daylight
run.

20.

Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.

21.

If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.

23.

Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge
cover, grass catcher, blade control handle or other safety
protective devices in place and working. Never operate
mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so can
result in personal injury.

24.

Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do
not touch.

25.

Never attempt
adjustment

26.

to make a wheel or cutting

while

height

the engine is running.

the manufacturer.

made for this machine

Failure to do so can result in personal

injury.

Mow across
extreme
Watch

the face of slopes;

caution

SECTION 2 --

IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION

PRACTICES

when

for holes,

which can cause
obstacles.

never

changing

ruts, rocks,

on a sloped or

serious personal

up and down.

direction

hidden

Exercise

on slopes.

objects,

or bumps

you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide

Always be sure of your footing.

A slip and fall can cause

injury. If you feel you are losing your
handle immediately
three (3) seconds.

and

Do Not:

Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you
could lose your footing or balance.

Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on
the slope gauge.

Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause
slipping.

Children
Tragic accidents
presence

can occur if the operator

of children.

and the mowing

They do not understand

Never assume that children
1.

Keep children

is not alert to the

Children are often attracted

activity.

to the mower
the dangers.

will remain where you last saw them.

out of the mowing

care of a responsible

area and under watchful

adult other than the operator.

Be alert and turn mower

Before and while moving
down for small children.

Use extreme care when approaching
blind corners,
doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
your vision of a child who may run into the mower.

Keep children away from hot or running
suffer burns from a hot muffler.

Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this
machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand
the instructions

Only use parts and accessories

this machine

Do:

light. Walk, never

Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to
a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or
unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to
rotate for a few seconds after the blade control is released.
Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you
are sure the blade has stopped rotating.

which

on slopes requires extra

balance, release the blade control
the blade will stop rotating within

release the

in this manual,

hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees, do not mow it.

19.

22.

are not covered

measure slopes before operating

and the blade will stop

or good artificial

occur which

faster than

bruises or sprains

caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your
safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to

handle

Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be sure of
your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal
injury.

If situations

can result in severe injury. Operation

must operate easily in both directions and automatically
return to the disengaged
position when released.
18.

of starter cord

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents,

is a safety device. Never attempt

blade. The blade control

Rapid retraction

will pull hand and arm toward engine

Slope Operation

and may result in personal

pull cord slowly until resistance

use care and good judgement.
Contact Customer Support
for assistance or the name of the nearest service dealer.

Doing so makes the safety device

with the rotating

engine,

you can let go. Broken bones, fractures,
could result.

on machines

engine.

When starting

is felt, then pull rapidly.

Do not engage the self-propelled

contact

or drugs.

so equipped
17.

the mower

27.

off if a child enters the area.
backwards,

and safe operation

and on the machine
adult.

and be trained

look behind and

engines.

practices

They can

in this manual

and supervised

by an

Service

Check the blade and engine
intervals

To avoid personal
care in handling

injury

or property

damage

gasoline. Gasoline

is extremely

can ignite. Wash your skin and change

flammable

clothes

original

Use only an approved
Never fill containers

gasoline

container.

inside a vehicle

Remove gas-powered

equipment

Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight
equipment

trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,
then refuel such equipment
on a trailer with a portable
container,
5.

rather than from a gasoline

Keep the nozzle in contact
container

opening

at all times

not use a nozzle lock-open
6.

Extinguish
of ignition.

all cigarettes,

dispenser

until fueling

below

of filler neck to provide

bottom

no more than I inch

heater, furnace,

or fuel container

clothes dryer or other

To reduce fire hazard, keep machine
or other debris build-up.

near an open

discharge

cover, and trail shield
could expose

to be thrown.

check components

For safety
and replace

do not meet the original

equipment

performance

specifications

and compromise

gas appliances.

11.

Clean up oil or fuel spillage

to cool at least 5 minutes

before

and

storing.

Engine exhaust

contains

carbon

monoxide,

area.

an odorless

Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings

repairing,

blade and all moving

spark plug wire and ground
starting.

or inspecting,

parts have stopped.

make certain the
Disconnect

or over-speed
safe

frequently

12.

Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.

13.

Maintain

or replace

safety and instruction

for cracks

labels, as

14.

Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper
disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment.

15.

According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission
(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA),
this product

has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years,
At the end of the Average Useful

inspected

annually

the

against the engine to prevent

by an authorized

service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety
systems are working properly and not worn excessively.
Failure to do so can result in accidents,

gas.

Before cleaning,

unintended

or in a poorly ventilated

setting

the maximum

speed of the engine.

Life have the machine
indoors

governor
controls

or 140 hours of operation.

Never run an engine
and deadly

the engine's

The governor

or leaks. Replace if necessary.

free of grass, leaves,

any fuel soaked debris.
machine

Do not change

necessary.

GeneralService:

frequently

the engine.

securely.

engine.

Never store the machine

10.

flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space

components,

parts or allow objects

operating

If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment.
Move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before

Allow

height

the engine is running.

may lead to improper

for fuel expansion.

1I.

14.

Repair the

the mower.

safety!"
fuel tank. Filltankto

remove

for any damage.

and operating

to make a wheel or cutting

while

Grass catcher

which

before

Replace gasoline cap and tighten

13.

Never attempt

starting

immediately
with original equipment
manufacturer's
(O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. "Use of parts

is hot or

I0.

12.

inspect the mower

before

protection,

vapors will

Allow engine to cool at least two minutes

Never overfill

starting

After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect
the spark plug wire and ground against the engine.

moving

Never remove gas cap or add fuel while engine

with safety devices. Check their proper

are subject to wear and damage which

cigars, pipes and other sources

because flammable

to be sure the

condition.

regularly.

adjustment
9.

device.

Never fuel machine indoors
accumulate in the area.

running.
refueling.

Never tamper

damage

nozzle.

is complete.

is in safe working

Thoroughly

with the rim of the fuel tank or

may lead to improper

safety!"

operation

from the truck or

specifications

and compromise

Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or
wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

on the

blade

or on a truck or trailer

bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers
ground away from your vehicle before filling.

equipment

performance

immediately.
2.

inspect

Replace blade with

the original equipment
manufacture's
(O.E.M.) blade only,
listed in this manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the

use extreme

and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can
occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes,
which

bolts at frequent

Also, visually

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

SafeHandling Of Gas01ine:
I.

mounting

for proper tightness.

injuries

or death

Donot modify engine
To avoid serious injury

or death, do not modify

engine

in any

way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway
engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper
with factory

setting

SECTION

of engine

2 --

governor.

IMPORTANT

SAFE

OPERATION

PRACTICES

SparkArrestor

Notice Regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal
EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment)
are certified

to operate

may include

the following

Modification

(EM), Oxidizing

Injection

on regular
emission

unleaded
control

gasoline,

and

internal combustion
engine and should not be used
WARNING:
This machine is equipped with an
on or near any unimproved
forest-covered,
brush

i_ll

systems: Engine

Catalyst (OC), Secondary

Air

(SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.

covered

or grass-covered

exhaust

system is equipped

meeting

applicable

order by the operator.

above is required

with a spark arrester

local or state laws (if any).

Ira spark arrester is used, it should
working

land unless the engine's

be maintained

in effective

In the State of California

by law (Section

4442 of the California

the
Public

Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws
apply on federal

lands.

A spark attester for the muffler is available through your
nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service
department,

SECTION 2 --

IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION

PRACTICES

RO. Box 361131 Cleveland,

Ohio 44136-0019.

Safety Symbols
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear
machine before attempting
to assemble and operate.

on this product.

Read, understand,

and follow

all instructions

on the

READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand,
assemble

and follow

all instructions

in the manual(s) before

attempting

and operate

DANGER -- ROTATING BLADES
To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate
or grass catcher is in its proper place. If damaged,

unless discharge

cover

replace immediately.

i|1_

Do not mow

when

children

or others

are around.

IRFS
_1_

DANGER--

HAND/FOOT

CUT

Keep hands and feet away from rotating

parts.

DANGER -- THROWN DEBRIS
Remove objects

that can be thrown

by the blade in any direction.

Wear safety glasses.

DANGER -- SLOPES
Use extra caution

on slopes. Do not mow slopes greater than 15°.

Allow
the engine to cool atFLAMMABLE
least two minutes
WARNING--GASOLINEIS

WARNING--

CARBON MONOXIDE

Never run an engine indoors
monoxide,

or in a poorly ventilated

follow
Ii_

and muffler

the warnings

WARNING:

and instructions

area. Engine exhaust contains carbon

an odorless and deadly gas.

WARNING-HOT SURFACE
Engine parts, especially the muffler,
__\_%._

before refueling.

become extremely

hot during

operation.

Allow engine

to cool before touching.

in this manual and on the machine.

Your Responsibility--Restrict

the use
of this INSTRUCTIONS!
power machine to persons
SAVE
THESE

SECTION 2 --

who read, understand

IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION

and

PRACTICES

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Usethis page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely.
WARNING:

Do not operate

(a rise of approximately
mowers

up and down

slopes.

your lawn mower

on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees

2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding

mower

could overturn

slopes, never across the face of slopes. Operate

walk-behind

and cause serious injury. Operate
mowers

riding

across the face of slopes, never

Assembly& Set-Up
Contents of Carton
One Lawn Mower

One Lawn Mower

One Grass Catcher

One Hardware

Assembly

Operator's

Insert a carriage bolt found
upper

without

gasoline

or oil in the engine.

Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying
manual BEFORE operating your mower.

engine

One Bottle

in the manual

hole on the handle mounting

Handle

Remove any packing material
upper and lower handles.
a.

which

Pull up and back on upper

may be between

handle as shown in Fig.

3-1. Make certain the lower handle is seated securely
into the handle mounting brackets.
cable while lifting the handle up.

Wing

Nuts (2)

Do not crimp

Figure 3-2

Figure 3-1

Tighten
handle.
properly

star knobs to secure upper handle to lower
Make sure that each carriage bolt is seated
in the handle.

bag into the

bracket.

Secure with

one plastic wing nut, also included in the manual bag.
Repeat on other side with remaining hardware. See Fig. 3-2.

Handle
1.

of Oil

Pack

NOTE:This unit is shipped

Manual

Hardware

The rope guide is attached
handle.

to the right side of the upper

See Fig. 3-3. Loosen the wing nut which

GrassCatcher

secures the

Follow steps below to assemble

rope guide.

certain bag is turned
(warning

the grass catcher. Make

right side out before

assembling

label will be on the outside).

Place bag over fra me so that its black plastic side is
at the bottom.

Slip plastic channel

of grass bag over hooks on the

frame. See Fig. 3-5. All the plastic channels except
center top of bag attach from outside

of bag.

Figure

3=3

Hold blade control

against

upper

Pull starter
control.

rope out of the engine.

Slip starter

rope into rope guide.

Tighten

handle.
Release blade

Figure

wing nut.

Insert post on cable tie into hole provided on the lower
handle. Pull cable tie tight and trim excess. See Fig. 3-4.

(
Figure 3=4

SECTION

3 --

ASSEMBLY&

SET-UP

Attach

3=5

center top of bag from inside of bag.

Follow the steps below to attach the grass catcher:
a.

Lift rear discharge

Adjustments

door. See Fig. 3-6.

Each wheel has a height adjustment
height of the mower.
1.

Depress height adjustment

Slide lever to desired
height.

lever to change

lever towards

position

the cutting

wheel.

for a change

in cutting

See Fig. 3-7.

Figure 3-6
b.

Place grass catcher
discharge

on the pivot

rod. Let go of

door so that it rests on the grass catcher.

To remove grass catcher, lift rear discharge door on the mower.
Lift grass catcher up and out, off of the pivot rod. Release rear
discharge

door to allow

it to close rear opening

Figure 3-7

of mower.
3.

WARNING:

Never operate

mower

on the grass catcher are firmly
rod and the rear discharge

Release lever towards

deck.

unless the hooks
IMPORTANT:All wheels must be placed in the same
relative position. For rough or uneven lawns, move the

seated on the pivot

door rests firmly

against

height adjustment

top of the grass catcher.

scalping

lever to a higher position.

This will stop

of grass.

Gasand Oil Fill-Up
Refer to the Engine Operation
additional

engine

section

in this manual

for

starting

unit for the first time out

information.

Add oil provided
of the box.

before

Service the engine with gasoline as instructed
Engine Operation
WARNING:

section

in the

of this manual.

Use extreme

care when

handling

gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors

or while

Extinguish

the engine

cigarettes,

is hot or running.

cigars, pipes and other

sources of ignition.

SECTION3 -- ASSEMBLY
& SET-UP

Controls
and Features

Control

J
Figure 4-1

BladeControl

RecoUStarter

The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower.
Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the

The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand
behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.

unit. Release it to stop engine and blade.

Never attempt to bypass its operations.
ARNING:
This blade control is a safety device.

ChokeControl
The choke control
when activated,
aids in starting

is located

on the left side of the handle and

closes the choke plate on the carburetor
the engine.

Pull the choke control

and

to activate

Cutting HeightAdjustmentLever

choke on the engine. Use of the choke may not be necessary
the engine is warm or the air temperature
is high.

One adjustment
lever is located on each wheel and is used to
adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to be at the same

GrassCatcher

relative

position

to ensure a uniform

height,

refer to the "Assembly

cut. To adjust the cutting

& Set-Up" Section.

the
if

The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is used to bag
the grass clippings for disposal at another site. Once the bag is
full, it has to be removed
any further

mowing.

from the mower

and emptied

before

Operation
f

Starting Engine
WARNING: 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 in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Engine 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.
1.

Pull out the choke knob located on the left side of the
upper handle. See Fig. 5-1.
NOTE: Use of the choke may not be necessary if the engine
is warm or the air temperature is high.

Standing behind the mower, squeeze and hold the blade
control against upper handle.

Pull the recoil starter lightly until resistance is felt, then pull
rapidly to overcome compression, prevent kickback, and
start the engine. Repeat if necessary. See Fig.5-1.
NOTE: Do not allow the recoil starter to snap back against
the rope guide.

When engine warms up, push in the choke knob.

UsingGrassCatcher

Stopping Engine
1.

Figure S-1

Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.

You can use the grass catcher to collect
operating the mower.
1.

Attach

grass catcher

"Assembly

before performing
any
work
on to
thestop
mower
or to
WARNING:
Wait for
the
blade
completely
remove the grass catcher.

UsingYourlawn Mower
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects
which

could damage

be accidently

lawn mower

thrown

serious personal

by the mower

or engine.

safety glasses while operating
any adjustments

will
Operate

Stop engine completely
by releasing the blade control.
Make sure that the unit has come to a complete stop.

Lift discharge
the mower

and cause

clippings

door and pull grass bag up and away from

to remove the bag. Dispose of the grass
and reinstall the bag when

complete.

and others.

result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
WARNING:
The operation
any lawnAlways
mower wear
can
which can damage
your eyesofseverely.
performing

you are

in the

& Set-Up" section. Grass clippings

engine.
_

instructions

while

automatically
collect in bag as you run mower.
mower till grass bag is full.

Such objects could

in any direction

injury to the operator

following

clippings

the mower,

or while

or repairs on it.

Remove wire from the spark plug,

thoroughly
ARNING: inspect
If you strike
mowera foreign
for any damage,
object, stop
andthe
repair damage

before

Extensive vibration
indication
inspected

restarting

of mower

and operating.

during

of damage. The unit should
and repaired.

operation

is an

be promptly

Maintenance& Adjustments
Maintenance

Follow the Engine Maintenance
schedule

General Recommendations
Always observe
maintenance.

performing

any

Clean underside

on this lawn mower

does not cover items that

have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To
receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain
the lawn mower as instructed
here.
Changing

of engine-governed

Periodically

should

lubrication.

speed will void engine

of the mower

of grass clippings

deck after each use to prevent

or other debris. Follow steps below

for this job.
1.

Disconnect
mower

spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from

lawn

or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.

Tip mower

so that it rests on the housing.

with the air cleaner

wa rra nty.
All adjustments
season.

section for lubrication

for engine

DeckCare

safety rules when

build-up
The warranty

and instruction

facing

Keep the side

up. Hold mower

firmly.

be checked at least once each
any direction

check all fasteners

and make sure these are

tight.

and do not leave the mower tipped for
tip can
the drain
mowerintomore
° in
anyARNING:
length of Never
time. Oil
the than
upper90 part
of the engine causing a starting problem.
Scrape and clean the underside

of the deck with a suitable

tool. Do not spray with water.
plug, and ground
against
performing
WARNING:
Always
stop engine
engine, before
disconnect
spark
any type of maintenance
on your machine.

IMPORTANT:

Do not use a pressure washer

or garden

hose

to clean your unit. These may cause damage to the engine.
The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce

Lubrication

serviceability.
1.

Lubricate

pivot points

on the blade control

a season with light oil. This control
both directions. See Fig. 6-1.
2.

Lubricate
motor

the wheels

oil). If wheels

at least once

must operate

freely in

Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground. Ifyou
had put plastic under the gas cap earlier, make sure to
remove it now.

at least once a season with light oil (or
are removed

for any reason, lubricate

surface of the pivot arm and inner surface

of the wheel

with light oil. See Fig. 6-1.
3.

Lubricate

the torsion

discharge

door periodically

springs

and pivot

points

on the rear

with light oil to prevent

See Fig. 6-1.

rust.

Engine Care
NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operation and Maintenance
in this manual for detailed instructions.
Maintain

sections

oil level.

Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal
Clean every few hours under extremely

conditions.

dusty conditions.

Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season.
Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the area
around the top of the engine clean to permit proper air
circulation.
Remove all grass, dirt, and combustible
from muffler area.

Figure 6-1

debris

Replacing RearRap
1.

To remove rear flap, lift rear door, and press flap in on
either side to remove from hole. See Fig. 6-2.

Remove flap from opposite hole and replace with new flap
in the opposite order and manner of removal.

Figure 6=2

SECTION 6 --

MAINTENANCE

& ADJUSTMENTS

Service
BladeCare
WARNING:
sharpening

When removing
or replacement,

the cutting
protect

blade for

your hands with

a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the
blade.
Periodically

inspect the blade adapter

strike a foreign object. Replace when
below for blade service.
1.

for cracks, especially
necessary.

if you

the engine

part number)

Remove the bolt and the blade bell support

which

operating

See

Fig. 7-1.

faces the ground

position.

and the inner surface

when the mower

is in the

Make sure that the blade is aligned

seated on the blade adapter

Place blade bell support on the blade. Align notches
blade bell support with small holes in blade.

Replace hex bolt and tighten
rain., 600 in. Ibs. max.

To ensure safe operation
blade bolt for correct

and

flanges.

6.
hold the

to the engine crankshaft.

crankshaft

with light oil. Slide the blade adapter

onto the engine crankshaft. Place the blade on the adapter
such that the side of the blade marked "Bottom" (or with

Disconnect spark plug boot from spark plug. Turn mower
on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor

blade and the blade adapter

Lubricate

the blade adapter

Follow the steps

are facing up.
2.

excessive vibration
when rotating at high speeds. It
WARNING:
An unbalanced
will cause
may cause damage
to mower blade
and could
break
causing personal injury.

i_ll_lhlill

hex bolt to torque:

of your mower,

periodically

on the

450 in. Ibs.

check the

torque.

Off-SeasonStorage
The following

steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower

for storage.
Clean and lubricate mower
lubrication
instructions.

thoroughly

Do not use a pressure washer or garden
unit.
Coat mower's

cutting

as described

in the

hose to clean your

blade with chassis grease to prevent

rusting.
Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to
corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
When storing

J
Figure 7-1
3.

Remove blade and adapter
7-1.

from the crankshaft.

See Fig.

Remove blade from the adapter for testing balance.
Balance the blade on a round shaft screwdriver to check.
Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly.
When sharpening

the blade, follow

grind. Grind each cutting
balanced.

the original

edge equally

angle of

to keep the blade

any type of power equipment

ventilated

or metal storage

rust-proof

the equipment.

shed, care should

in a poorly
be taken to

Using a light oil or silicone,

equipment,
especially cables and all moving
mower before storage.

coat the

parts of your lawn

Troubleshooting
Problem
Engine Fails to start

Cause
1.

Remedy
1. Engage blade control.

Blade control disengaged.

2. Spark plug boot disconnected.

2. Connect wire to spark boot.

3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

4. Engine not primed (if equipped

with primer).

4. Prime engine as instructed

in the Operation

section.
5. Faulty spark plug.

5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

6. Blocked

6. Clean fuel line.

7. Engine

fuel line.

7. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not

flooded.

prime.
8. Fuel valve (if equipped)
9.

Engine runs erratic

Engine not choked

closed.

(if equipped

8. Open fuel valve. See engine manual.
with choke).

9. Choke engine. See engine

manual.

1. Spark plug boot loose.

1. Connect and tighten

2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

2. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh

spark plug boot.

gasoline.
3. Ventin

3. Clear vent.

gas cap plugged.

4. Water or dirt in fuel system.
5,

Dirty air cleaner.

6. Unit running
applied.
Engine overheats

Occasional skips
(hesitates) at

4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel.
5. Refer to engine manual.

with CHOKE (if equipped)

6. Push CHOKE knob in.

1. Engine oil level low.

1. Fill crankcase with proper od.

2. Air flow restricted.

2. Clean area around

1. Spark plug gap too close.

1. Adjust gap to .030".

1. Spark plug fouled, faulty, or gap too wide.

1. Reset gap to .030" or replace

2. Dirty air cleaner.

2. Refer to engine

1. Cutting

1. Tighten

and on top of engine.

high speed
Idles poorly

Excessive Vibration

blade loose or unbalanced.

2. Bent cutting
Mower

will not

blade

manual.
and adapter.

2. See an authorized

blade.

spark plug.

service

Balance

blade.

dealer.

1. Wet grass.

1. Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until
later to cut.

2. Excessively high grass.

mulch grass

Mow once at a high cutting

height, then

mow again at desired height or make a
narrower cutting path.
3. Dull blade.
Uneven cut

1. Wheels not positioned

3. Sharpen or replace blade.
correctly.

1. Place all four wheels in same height
(if equipped

2. Dull blade.

with individual

posttion

height adjusters).

2. Sharpen or replace blade.

EngineOperation
Fuel Cap

Air Cleaner

Grip

Cap

Oil Drain
Spark Plug
Mumer

Pre-OperationCheck
Oil Recommendations
NOTE:This engine is shipped
engine.

Running

the engine

serious engine damage
Before starting

without

with insufficient

engine,

is about 20 oz.

Use a 4-stroke,

or an equivalent

motor

oil certified

Oil
mlmlllm Iilmllm

high detergent,

SG/SF.
on the

for general, all temperature

in your area from

m,3o

premium

U.S. automobile

oil is used, select the appropriate

average temperature

m__

fill with oil. Do not over-fill.

to meet or exceed

SAE 10W-30 is recommended

20w

oil can cause

manufacturer's
requirements
for service classification
Motor oils classified SG/SF will show this designation
container.

single viscosity

or oil in the

and void the engine warranty.

capacity

quality

gasoline

viscosity

2ow4o, _ow5o_____
I
15w40,
O_____m/b.

use. If
for the

the chart to the right.

lOW40

Iilmmmmlll

ml_lmmlmmmmmm

lOw30_____u
(°C)-30 °

-20 ° -10 ° 0 °

(°F)-20 °

0°
Ambient

Single Viscosity

Multi Viscosity

20o

10°
40o

20 o 30 o 40 o

60 o 80 o

100 o

Temperature

NOTE: Using non detergent oil or 2-stroke engine
shorten the engine's service life.

oil could

CheckOil Level

CheckFuel Level

NOTE: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the

Clean around

Fill tank to approximately

engine stopped.
1.

Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick
Fig. 10-2.

clean. See

fuel fill before

neck to allow

removing

1-inch below

for fuel expansion.

NOTE: Before refueling,

cap to fuel.
lowest portion

Be careful not to overfill.

allow engine

to cool 2 minutes.

Starting TheEngine
equipment
not and
use feet
a pressurized
ARNING: moving
Always parts.
keep Do
hands
clear of
starting fluid. Vapors are flammable.

_
1.

Pull out the choke knob located
upper

handle.

on the left side of the

See Fig. 10-3.

Oil Fill Cap/
Dipstick

\\
\\

Figure

10=2

Insert the dipstick
itin.

If the level is low, slowly add oil to the upper limit on the

into the oil filler

dipstick.

See Fig. 10-2 inset.

Tighten

dipstick

firmly

neck, but do not screw

before starting

engine.

NOTE: Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may cause
smoking, hard starting, spark plug fouling, or oil saturation
of air cleaner.
NOTE: Use of the choke may not be necessary
is warm or the air temperature
is high.

Fuel Recommendations
Use automotive
combustion

gasoline

chamber

(unleaded

deposits)

or low leaded to minimize

with a minimum

Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol

or 15% MTBE (Methyl

Butyl Ether) can be used. Never use an oil/gasoline

Tertiary

mixture,

gasoline, or gasoline over 30 days old. Avoid getting
water in the fuel tank. DO NOT USE E85 GASOLINE.

Standing

behind

the mower, depress

handle and hold it against the upper

of 87 octane.
3.

dirty

Pull the starter
rapidly

dirt, dust, or

grip lightly

to overcome

start engine.

ventilated

flammable
and is
Refuel in a well-

area with the engine stopped.

Do not

the rope guide. Return it gently
starter.
4.

smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where
the engine is refueled

or where gasoline

Avoid repeated or prolonged
breathing of va pot.
WARNING:
should

Do not overfill

be no fuel in the filler

contact

is felt, then pull
kickback,

and

When engine warms
10-3.

grip to snap back against
to prevent

damage

to the

up, push in the choke knob. See Fig.

is stored.

with skin or

the fuel tank (there
neck). After

prevent

Repeat if necessary. See Fig. 10-3.

NOTE: Do not allow the starter
WARNING:
Gasoline is extremely
explosive under certain conditions.

the blade control
handle.

until resistance

compression,

if the engine

Stopping TheEngine
1.

Release the blade control.

refueling,

make sure the tank cap is closed properly

and

securely. Be careful not to spill fuel when

refueling.

Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may ignite. If any fuel is
spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the
engine.

SECTION

S --

OPERATION

EngineMaintenance
Periodic
any maintenance.
To prevent accidental
ARNING: the
Shut
offthe
disconnect
spark
plug engine
boot. before

inspection

If engine

must be tipped

to transport

of the engine is essential

is to be maintained.

Regular

maintenance
will also ensure a long service life. The required
service intervals and the kind of maintenance
to be performed
are described

IMPORTANT:

and adjustment

if high level performance

start-up,
performing

equipment

intervals,

or to inspect or remove grass, keep spark plug side of engine

in the table below. Follow the hourly or calendar

whichever

when operating

up. Transporting
or tipping engine spark plug down may cause
smoking, hard starting, spark plug fouling, or oil saturation of air
cleaner.
_1

occur first. More frequent

in adverse

service is required

conditions.

muffler will be very hot. Be careful not to touch the
WARNING:
muffler.
If the engine has been running, the

MaintenanceSchedule
FirstSHours

Each Useor
EveryS Hrs.

EverySeason EverySeason EverySeason
or 25 Hours or SOHours or 100Hours

CheckEngineOil Level
ChangeEngineOil ff

CheckAir Cleaner

_/
M/

ServiceAir Cleanerf

CheckSparkPlug

ReplaceSparkPlug

CleanEngineShroud

Cleanaround muffler

ReplaceFuelFilter
f Service more frequently
ff

M/
when used in dusty areas.

Every season or 25 hours if operating

under

heavy load or high ambient

temperature.

Service
Dates

AirCleanerService

Oil Service
Check oil level regularly.

Paper filters cannot

Be sure correct

or every 100 operating
dusty conditions.

oil level is maintained.

hours or daily before starting
procedure

in the Operation

engine.

Check every five
See oil checking

be cleaned

and must be replaced

section.
solvents for cleaning
thegasoline
air cleaner
element.
A fire
WARNING:
Never use
or low
flash point
or explosion could result.

OilChange

IMPORTANT: Be sure to check engine on a level surface with the
engine stopped. Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to

IMPORTANT: Never run the engine without
engine wear will result.

assure rapid and complete

the air cleaner. Rapid

draining.
1.

Remove all fuel from tank by running
from lack of fuel.

Remove drain plug and allow oil to drain into a suitable
container.

once a year

hours; more often if used in extremely

engine

until it stops

Remove the wing bolt and the air cleaner
the elements
paper element
element

See Fig. 10-1.

cover. Remove

and separate them. See Fig. 10-2. Replace
when

or replace

dirty or damaged.

Clean foam

when damaged.

Oil Fill Cap

Foam Element

Figure

Figure 10-1
2.

To clean foam element,

separate it from the paper element

and wash in liquid detergent
drain oil, drainBefore
fuel from
tankengine
by running
engine
WARNING:
tipping
or equipment
until fuel tank is empty.

i_
3.

Reinstall

the drain plug and tighten

Refill with the recommended

thoroughly

before

10=2

and water. Allow to dry

using. Do not oil the foam element.

it securely.

oil (see Operation

section)

and check the oil level. See Fig. 10-1.
5.

Reinstall

the oil fill cap securely.

IMPORTANT:

Used motor

left in contact

with the skin for prolonged

is unlikely

oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly
periods.

Although

this

unless you handle used oil on a daily basis, it is still

advisable to thoroughly
wash your hands with soap and water as
soon as possible after handling used oil.
NOTE: Please dispose of used motor
compatible

with the environment.

oil in a manner

that is

We suggest you take it in a

sealed container to your local service station for reclamation.
not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground.

SECTION10 -- ENGINEMAINTENANCE

SparkPlugService

necessary by bending side electrode.
should be set to 0.030 in.

plug removed. DODONOT
NOT
crankforengine
WARNING:
check
spark

Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. Correct as
See Fig. 10-4. The gap

with
with spark
spark

plug removed.
To ensure proper

engine operation,

properly

and free of deposits.

gapped

the spark plug must be

Remove the spark plug boot and use a spark plug wrench

Electrode

to remove the plug. See Fig. 10-3.

Spark Plug

Figure 10-4
4_

Check that the spark plug washer is in good condition
and thread
threading.

After the spark plug is seated, tighten
wrench

Figure

the spark plug in by hand to prevent

to compress

cross-

with a spark plug

the washer.

10=3
NOTE:When

installing

a new spark plug, tighten

1/2 turn

after the spark plug seats to compress the washer. When
reinstalling
a used spark plug, tighten 1/8-1/4 turn after the
i_
2.

muffler will be
hot. Behas
careful
to touchthe the
WARNING:
If very
the engine
been not
running,
muffler.
Visually inspect the spark plug. Discard the spark plug
if there is apparent
chipped.
reused.

wear, or if the insulator

is cracked or

Clean the spark plug with a wire brush if it is to be

SECTION10--

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

spark plug seats to compress
IMPORTANT:The
An improperly

the washer.

spark plug must be securely tightened.
tightened

and may damage

spark plug can become

the engine.

very hot

Fuel Filter Service
The fuel filter cannot

Storage

be cleaned

year or every 100 operating
gasoline.
1.

and must be replaced

once a

hours; more often if run with old

Remove all fuel from tank by running
from lack of fuel.

engine

Engines stored between

until it stops

in fuel system or on essential
your engine deteriorates

Remove c-clamp from fuel line and remove
tank outlet. See Fig. 10-5.

30 and 90 days need to be treated

with

a gasoline stabilizer and engines stored over 90 days need to be
drained of fuel to prevent deterioration
and gum from forming

fuel line from

the carburetor,
replaced.
1.

carburetor

during

parts. If the gasoline

and other fuel system components,

Remove all fuel from tank by running
from lack of fuel.

ARNING:
running.

Change oil. See Oil Change section.

Remove spark plug and pour about

serviced

until it stops

unattended

while

1/2 an ounce of engine

Replace spark plug and crank slowly to

Clean debris from around
under, around

engine

Never leave engine

oil into cylinder.
distribute oil.

storage, you may need to have

engine,

and behind

under finger

muffler.

guard, and

Touch upany

damaged

paint, and coat other areas that may rust with a light film
of oil.
5.

Store in a clean, dry and well ventilated
appliance

that operates

area away from any

with a flame or pilot light, such

as a furnace, water heater, or clothes dryer. Also avoid any
area with a spark producing electric motor, or where power
tools are operated.
6.

Figure 10-5

If possible,

also avoid storage

because that promotes
3.

Pull out old fuel filter from tank outlet. Replace when
or damaged.

Grasp new fuel filter from shouldered
completely
10-5 inset.

to the shoulder

dirty

end and insert it

into the tank outlet. See Fig.

If the engine

Check your engine as described
section of this manual.

If the fuel was drained

engine.

cleaning.

Clean finger

Periodically

remove dirt build-up
muffler.

from
3.

IMPORTANT'. Do not spray engine with water to clean because
washing

equipment

fuel. Using a garden

hose or pressure

can also force water into the air cleaner

in the Pre-Operation

storage

preparation,

If you keep a container

Check

fill the
of gasoline

starting.

Clean with a

air.

contaminate

can cause fuel or

for refueling, make certain it contains only fresh fuel.
Gasoline oxidizes and deteriorates
over time, causing hard

allow it to cool for at least half

guard and around

brush or compressed

water could

during

tank with fresh gasoline.

has been running,

an hour before

level in storage. Tilting

Removing FromStorage

Replace fuel line and c-clamp.

CleanEngine

Keep the engine
oil leakage.

areas with high humidity,

rust and corrosion.

If the cylinder
preparation,
is normal.

was coated with oil during
the engine will smoke briefly

storage
at startup.

This

muffler opening. Water in the air cleaner will soak the paper
element, and water that passes through the element or muffler
can enter the cylinder,

i_lk

causing damage.

could cause aAccumulation
fire. Inspect and
clean before
WARNING:
of debris
around every
muffler
use.

SECTION10

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

TheEZStartPromise
ProvisionsofYourLimitedWarranty
In addition to the other terms and conditions of the Limited Warranty
applicable to your new mower, MTD LLC ("MTD") hereby warrants
that your mower's engine will start on the first or second attempt by
an able-bodied adult (subject to the limitations described below) for
the duration of the manufacturer's limited warranty applicable to your
product. If the engine on your mower fails to conform to this limited
warranty, MTD will cover the cost of parts and labor associated with
any adjustments and/or repairs necessary to return your engine
to its warranted condition. In order to make a claim under these
provisions of your warranty, you must bring the product and proof of
purchase to an authorized MTD service provider. In many cases, the
retailer who sold you your mower is not equipped to provide warranty
service, so please locate the authorized service dealer nearest you by
either calling the phone number provided in your Operators Manual or
looking up an authorized service dealer on-line at www.mtdproducts.
com.

Items and Conditions
Not Covered
The EZStart Promise does not cover and/or apply to the following:
•

Cost of regular maintenance service or parts, such as filters, fuel,
lubricants, oil changes, spark plugs, air filter, blade sharpening,
worn blades, cable/linkage adjustments, or brake and clutch
adjustments

= Transportation costs to and from an authorized MTD service
provider
= Any engine used for commercial, rental, institutional, governmental, or non-residential applications
= Any product or part that has been altered or misused or required
replacement or repair due to misuse, accidents, or lack of proper
maintenance
•

Repairs necessary due to improper battery care, electrical supply
irregularities, or failure to properly prepare the mower prior to any
period of non-use over three months

= Pickup and/or delivery charges
•

Operational misuse, neglect, accidents, unauthorized repairs or
attempted repairs of the engine or its components by anyone other
than an authorized MTD service provider.

GDO0-100163 Rev.B

Repairs or adjustments to correct starting difficulties dueto any
of the following: failure to follow proper maintenance procedures
-- rotary mower blade striking an object -- contaminants in the
fuel system --improper fuel or fuel/oil mixture (consult your
Operator's Manual if in doubt) -- failure to drain the fuel system
prior to any period of non-use over three months.
.

Any starting problem which results from the use of inappropriate
fuels, lubricants, or additives.

Special conditions or circumstances that normally require more
than two pulls to start, specifically: 1) First start-up following your
initial purchase, 2) first time starts after extended period(s) of
non-use over one month or seasonal storage, 3) cool temperature
starts such as those found in early spring and late autumn, and 4)
difficult starting that results from the operator's failure to follow
the proper starting procedures identified in the Operator's Manual.
If you are having difficulty starting your unit, please check the
Operator's Manual to ensure that you are using the correct starting
procedures. This can save an unnecessary visit to a Service
Dealer.

Owner Responsibilities
You must maintain your mower (including its engine) by following the
maintenance procedures and starting instructions described in the
Operator's Manual. Such routine maintenance, whether performed by
a dealer or by you, is at your expense. In addition, please retain your
proof of purchase and service receipts as these may be required to
validate a claim.
General Conditions
An authorized MTD service provider using approved replacement
parts must perform all repairs covered by the EZ Start Promise.
Repair by an MTD authorized service dealer is your sole remedy
under this warranty. MTD is not liable for indirect, incidental, or
consequential damages in connection with the use of the products
covered by these warranties, including any cost or expense of
providing substitute equipment or service during reasonable periods
of malfunction or non-use pending completion of repairs under this
warranty.
Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
certain exclusions and limitations may not apply to you.

Notes

Model41M

42
\

13
41
\

14
44

7
8
\

39
36
37
34
31

Model41M
Ref
No.
1.

I Part Number
747-I161A-0637

Description

Ref
NO.

Blade Control

Part

Number

Description

I
987-02100B

Hr. Adj. Assy. Frt- RH

782-5002B

Front Baffle

749-I092A-0637

Upper Handle

24.

710-1205

Rope Guide

25.

748-0377C

Blade Adapter,

720-0279

Wing Nut, 1/4-20

26.

942-0741

Mulch

27.

736-0524B

Blade Bell Support

#6 x 2.15 w/Star

Blade

710-I174

Carriage

720-04072

Hand Star Knob

28.

710-1257

Screw, 3/8-24 x 2.50

749-0928A-0637

Lower Handle

29.

712-04065

Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16

912-0397

Wing Nut, 1/4-20

30.

787-01290A

Height Adjustment

946-04299

Control

31.

987-02338

Pivot Arm Assy - RH

lO.

926-0240

Ca ble Tie

987-02337

Pivot Arm Assy - LH

11.

964-04007A

Grass Bag

32.

734-1988

Front Wheel, 7 x 1.8

12.

747-04080A

Grass Bag Frame

33.

738-04266

Scr., Shldr., .500 Dia. X .385

13.

746-04239A

Choke Cable

34.

94832

Spring Lever

14.

731-05642A

Trailshield

35.

720-0426

Height Adjustment

15.

747-04587

Rear Door Pivot Rod

36.

987-02333

Pivot Arm Assembly

- RH

16.

710-0654A

TT Screw, 3/8-16 x 1

987-02332

Pivot Arm Assembly

- LH

17.

731-06847

Rear Discharge

732-04175

Spring Lever

18.

731-04150C

Rear Baffle

38.

710-0703

Carriage

19.

732-04090A

Torsion Spring RH

39.

734-1987

Rear Wheel, 8x 1.8

20.

710-1241

Screw, 1/4-15 x 1.00

40.

710-1652

Screw, 1/4-20 x .625

Deck21

41.

710-0606

Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.50

712-04064

Nut, Flglk., 1/4-20

Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2

Cable

Door

787-01276-0638

22.

987-02271A

Handle Bracket Assy - RH

42.

987-02270A

Handle Bracket Assy - LH

43.

731-06265

Engine Shroud

987-02099B

Hr. Adj. Assy. Frt- LH

44.

710-04744

Screw, HL,#12-16

23.

Knob

Bolt, 1/4-20

21.

inch

Plate

x 1.00

EngineModel- 1P65MO

m7
8

m13

({o_ *8

......................j

148

EngineModel - 1P65MO
Ref
NO.

Part Number

951-10337

Fuel Tank

951-10336

Flywheel

951-10335

Rubber

951-10334

Oil Filler Tube Assembly

951-10333

Dipstick

Assembly

951-10406

Cylinder

Head Complete

951-10407

Short Block Assembly

951-10320

Stop Switch and Brake Assembly

951-10319

Recoil Spring and Pulley Assembly

10.

951-10314

Push Rod Kit

11.

951-10313

Valve Kit

12.

951-10370

Oil Drain Plug and Washer Assembly

13.

951-10367

Ignition

14.

951-10309

Carburetor

15.

951-10307

Flywheel

16.

951-10405

Air Cleaner Housing

17.

951-10304

Muffler

18.

951-10363

Fuel Line Kit-

19.

951-10358

Fuel Filter

20.

951-10300

Fuel Cap Assembly

21.

951-10299

Recoil Starter Assembly

22.

951-10298

Air Cleaner Kit

23.

951-10297

Air Cleaner Thumb

24.

951-10404

Muffler

25.

951-10403

Muffler

26.

951-10402

Muffler

27.

951-10293

Governor

28.

951-10292

Spark Plug

29.

951-11043

Flywheel

952Z1P65MO

Engine - Complete

951-10325

Carburetor

Kit - Major

951-10322

Carburetor

Kit - Minor

951-10409

Gasket Kit - Complete

951-10410

Gasket Kit - External

951-10351

Spark Arrestor

NOTE: Illustrated

parts without

Description

a numeric

Shroud
Fuel Tank Mounting

Washer

Coil
Assembly
Key
Assembly

Complete

Stud Assembly
Inc. hoses, clamps &filter

Screw

Guard

Gasket/Heat

call-out

Shield

Return Spring

are not servicable

components.

MTD CONSUMER GROUP (MTD) and the United States Environment
Emission
(Owner's

Control System Warranty

Defect Warranty

Protection Agency (U. S. EPA)

Statement

Rights and Obligations)

The U. S. EPAand MTDare pleasedto explaintheemissionscontrolsystemwarrantyon your modelyear 2005and latersmalloff-roadengine.
New smalloff-roadenginesmustbe designed,builtand equippedto meetthe stringentanti-smogstandards.MTDmustwarrantythe emission
controlsystemon your enginefor the periodof time listed below,providedtherehas been no abuse,neglector impropermaintenanceof yoursmall
off-roadengine.
Youremissioncontrolsystemmay includepartssuch as the carburetor,air cleaner,ignitionsystem,exhaustsystem,and otherassociatedemission-relatedcomponents.
Wherea warrantableconditionexists,MTDwill repairyoursmall off-roadengineat no cost to yourincludingdiagnosis,partsand labor.
MANUFACTURER'S

WARRANTY COVERAGE:

This emissionscontrolsystemis warrantedfor two years.If anyemission-relatedpart on yourengine is defective,the part will be repairedor
replacedby MTD.
OWNER'S WARRANTY

RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youare responsibleforthe performanceof the requiredmaintenancelisted in your Owner'sManual.MTD
recommendsthat you retainall yourreceiptscoveringmaintenanceson yoursmall off-roadengine,but MTDcan not denywarrantysolelyfor the
lack of receiptsor foryour failureto ensurethe performanceto all scheduledmaintenance.
As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youshouldhoweverbe awarethat MTDmaydenyyour warrantycoverageif yoursmall off-roadengine or part
hasfaileddue toabuse, neglect,impropermaintenanceor unapprovedmodifications.
Youare responsiblefor presentingyour smalloff-roadengineto an AuthorizedMTDServiceDealeras soonas a problemexists.Thewarranted
repairsshouldbe completedin a reasonableamountof time,notto exceed30 days.
If you haveanyquestionsregardingyourwarrantyrightsand responsibilities,you shouldcontacta MTDService Representativeat 1-800-800-7310
and addressis MTDLLC, RO. Box361131,ClevelandOH, 44136-0019.
DEFECTS WARRANTY

REQUIREMENTS

FOR 1995 AND LATER SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES:

This sectionappliesto 1995and later smalloff-roadengines.The warrantyperiodbeginson the datethe engineor equipmentis deliveredto an
ultimatepurchaser.
(a) GeneralEmissionsWarrantyCoverage_
MTDmustwarrantto the ultimatepurchaserand eachsubsequentpurchaserthat the engineis:
(1) Designed,built,and equippedsoas to conformwith all applicableregulationsadoptedby the Air ResourcesBoardpursuantto its authorityin
Chapters1 and 2,Part 5, Division26 of the Healthand SafetyCode;and
(2) Freefrom defectsin materialsand workmanshipthat causethe failureof a warrantedpart to be identicalin all materialrespectsto the partas
describedin theengine manufacturer'sapplicationfor certificationfora periodof two years.
.(b)The warrantyon emissions-relatedpartswill be interpretedas follows:
(1) Anywarrantedpart that is not scheduledfor replacementas requiredmaintenancein the writteninstructionsrequiredby Subsection(c)
mustbe warrantedfor the warrantyperioddefinedin Subsection(a)(2). If any such partfails duringthe periodof warrantycoverage,it mustbe
repairedor replacedby MTDaccordingto Subsection(4) below.Anysuch part repairedor replacedunder thewarrantymustbe warrantedfor
the remainingwarrantyperiod.
(2) Any warrantedpartthat is scheduledonlyfor regularinspectionin the writteninstructionsrequiredby Subsection(c) must be warrantedfor
thewarrantyperioddefinedin Subsection(a)(2).A statementin such writteninstructionsto the effectof "repairor replaceas necessary"will
not reducethe periodof warrantycoverage.Anysuch part repairedor replacedunderwarrantymustbe warrantedforthe remainingwarranty
period.
(3) Anywarrantedpartthat whichis scheduledfor replacementas requiredmaintenancein the writteninstructionsrequiredby Subsection(c)
mustbe warrantedfor the periodof time prior to the first scheduledreplacementpointforthat part. If the part fails priorto thefirst scheduled
replacement,the part mustbe repairedor replacedby MTDaccordingto Subsection(4) below.Any suchpart repairedor replacedunder
warrantymustbe warrantedfor the remainderof the period priorto the first scheduledreplacementpointfor the part.
(4) Repairor replacementof any warrantedpartunder thewarrantyprovisionsof this article mustbe performedat no chargeto the ownerat a
warrantystation.
(5) Notwithstandingthe provisionsof Subsection(4) above,warrantyservicesor repairsmustbe providedat all MTDdistributioncentersthat
are franchisedto servicethe subjectengines.
(6) Theownermustnot be chargedfor diagnosticlabor that leadsto thedeterminationthat a warrantedpart is in fact defective,providedthat
such diagnosticwork is performedat a warrantystation.

(7)Theengine
manufacturer
isliable
fordamages
toother
engine
components
proximately
caused
byafailure
under
warranty
ofanywarranted
part.
(8)Throughout
theengine's
warranty
period
defined
inSubsection
(a)(2),
MTD
willmaintain
a supply
ofwarranted
partssufficient
tomeet
the
expected
demand
forsuchparts.
(9)Anyreplacement
partmaybeused
intheperformance
ofanywarranty
maintenance
orrepairs
andmust
beprovided
without
charge
tothe
owner.
Suchusewillnotreduce
thewarranty
obligations
ofMTD.
(10)Add-on
ormodified
partsthatarenotexempted
bytheAirResources
Board
maynotbeused.
Theuseofanynon-exempted
add-on
or
modified
parts
shallbegrounds
fordisallowing
awarranty
claim
made
inaccordance
withthisarticle.
Theengine
manufacturer
shallnotbe
liable
under
thisarticle
towarrant
failures
ofwarranted
partscaused
bytheuseofnon-exempted
add-on
ormodified
part.
(c) MTDwill includea copy of the followingemissionwarrantyparts list with each newengine,usingthose portionsof the list applicableto the
e__&gine.
(1) FuelMeteringSystem
• Coldstart enrichmentsystem(soft choke)
• Carburetorand internalparts
• Fuel Pump
(2) Air InductionSystem
• Air cleaner
• Intakemanifold
(3) IgnitionSystem
• Sparkplug(s)
MagnetoIgnitionSystem
(4) ExhaustSystem
(5) MiscellaneousItemsUsedin AboveSystem
Vacuum,temperature, position,time sensitivevalvesand switches
Connectorsand assemblies

GDOC-100173Rev.A

MANUFACTURER'S

LiMiTED WARRANTY

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with
respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States
and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited
with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canadaand/
or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "MTD").
"MTD" warrants this product (excluding its Normal Wear Parts and
Attachments as described below) against defects in material and
workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date
of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of
charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been
operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator's Manual
furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse,
abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance,
alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of other
peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or use
of any part, accessory or attachment not approved by MTD for use
with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as
to any resulting damage.
Normal Wear Parts are warranted to be free from defects in material
and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of
purchase. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items
such as: batteries, belts, blades, blade adapters, tines, grass bags,
wheels, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, friction
wheels, shave plates, auger spiral rubber, engine oil, air filters, spark
plugs and tires.
Attachments-- MTD warrants attachments for this product against
defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year,
commencing on the date of the attachment's original purchase or
lease. Attachments include, but are not limited to items such as:
grass collectors and mulch kits.
HOWTO OBTAINSERVICE:Warranty service is available, WITH
PROOFOF PURCHASE,through your local authorized service dealer.
To locate the dealer in your area:
In the U.S.A.
Check your Yellow Pages, or contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,
Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-800-800-7310, 1-330-2204683 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdproducts.com.
In Canada
Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G4J1, or call 1-800668-1238 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdcanada.com.
This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following
cases:
a.

FOR

c. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service
dealer.
d. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported
outside of the United States and/or Canada, and their respective
possessions and territories, except those sold through MTD's
authorized channels of export distribution.
e. Replacement parts that are not genuine MTD parts.
f. Transportation charges and service calls.
g. MTD does not warrant this product for commercial use.
No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of
merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies after
the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the
parts as identified. No other express warranty, whether written or
oral, except as mentioned above, given by any person or entity,
including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any product, shall
bind MTD. Duringthe period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy
is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above.
The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and
exclusive remedy arising from the sale. MTD shall not be liable
for incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without
limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn
care services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a
warranted product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply
to you.
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of
the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration of safety features of
the product shall void this warranty. You assume the risk and liability
for loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others
and their property arising out of the misuse or inability to use the
product.
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the
original purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a
gift.
HOWSTATELAW RELATESTO THIS WARRANTY: This limited
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
IMPORTANT: Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to
obtain warranty coverage.

Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders havea separate oneyear warranty.

b. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade
sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,
deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish
due to use or exposure.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136=0019; Phone: 1=800=800=7310, 1=330=220=4683
MTD Canada Limited = KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1; Phone 1=800=668=1238
GDOC-100016 REV. B

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