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Operator's Manual

Electric Lawn Mower
19" Rear Bagger

Model Vl 7

IMPORTANT:

READ SAFETY

RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS

CAREFULLY

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it is listed
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on theby product's nameplate
UNDERWRITERS
LABORATORIES
INC.
MTD LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,

OHIO 44136-0019
FORM NO. 770-8969E
(10/03)

TABLEOFCONTENTS
Content

Page
3
6

Important Safe Operation Practices
Slope Gauge
Unpacking Instructions
Assembling Your Lawn Mower
Know Your Lawn Mower

7
7
9

Operating Your Lawn Mower

Content
Making Adjustments
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

Page
12
12

Off Season Storage
Trouble Shooting
Illustrated Parts List

14
15
16

Warranty

FINDINGMODELNUMBER
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble, prepare and
maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the
equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. A sample model plate is
also given below. You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating position and
looking down at the rear of the deck. This information will be necessary to use the
manufacturer's web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized
service dealer.

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P. O. BOX
MTB
LLC
CLEVELAND,OH

361131
44136

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the model

Copy

the serial

number
number

here:
here:

338-228-4683
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888-888-731

CUSTOMER
SUPPORT
Please do NOTreturn theunit to the retailer from where it waspurchased,withoutfirst contactingCustomerSupport.
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or
maintenance of this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
Visit mtdproducts.com for many useful suggestions. Click on Customer Support button and
you will get the four options reproduced here. Click on the appropriate button and help is
immediately available.

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If you prefer to reach a Customer Support Representative, please call 1-800-800-7310.

M nual
En ine

The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to
performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine
manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately with your unit, for more
information.

SECTION1: IMPORTANT
SAFEOPERATION
PRACTICES
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
WARNING:
This symbol points out important safety instructions, which if not followed, could endanger the personal
safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol-HEED ITS WARNING.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any
type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is
capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could
result in serious injury or death.
When using electric tawnmowers, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and personal injury. These basic precautions include the following:

GENERAL
OPERATION
1.

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual before attempting to
assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place
for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation.
Know how to stop the machine and disengage them
quickly.
3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this
machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and
understand the operation instructions and safety rules in
this manual and should be trained and supervised by a
parent.
4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without
proper instruction.
5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, stay
in the operator zone behind the handles and keep
children and bystanders at least 75 feet from the machine
while it is in operation. Stop motor if anyone enters the
area.
6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and
other foreign objects, which could be tripped over or
thrown by the blade. Thrown objects can cause serious
personal injury.
7. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material
toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also,
avoid discharging material against a walt or obstruction,
which may cause discharged material to ricochet back
toward the operator.
8. Always wear proper eye protection while operating or
performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes.
Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury
to the eyes.
9. Always use a face or dust mask if operating in a dusty
environment.
10. Dress Properly - Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber
gloves and footwear is recommended when working
outdoors.
11. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should

be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the
lawn mower. Receptacles are available having built-in
GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of
safety.
12. To prevent electric shock use only with a UL listed
extension cord set suitable for outdoor use, such as Type
SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A,
SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.
13. Extension Cord - Make sure your extension cord set is in
good condition, is heavy enough to carry the current your
mower will draw, and is polarized (one blade of plug is
wider than the other). A 50' length of 12 AWG cord should
be used. A longer length or undersized cord will cause a
drop in line voltage resulting in a loss of power and
overheating.
14. To reduce the likelihood of disconnection of the lawn
mower from the extension cord set, be sure to use the
cord restraint provided as shown in the illustration below
as well as a modern, tightly fitting extension cord:

Cord Restraint

Extension

Cord

15. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this lawn mower has
a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and
wilt require the use of a polarized extension cord. The
mower plug wilt only fit into the polarized extension cord
one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension
cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a
correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension
cord wilt require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This
plug wilt fit into the polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully into the walt outlet, reverse the plug.
If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install the proper walt outlet. Do not change the
equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension
cord plug in any way.

16. Home
circuit-Thismower
should
beoperated
ona 15
AMPcircuit.Ifyouexperience
difficulty
instarting
witha
standard
15AMPfuseorcircuit
breaker,
contact
your
nearest
authorized
service
facility.
Donotuseahigher
ratedfuseorbreaker
without
consulting
yourpower
company.
17. Donotabuse
thecordbypulling
themower
bythecord
oryanking
ittodisconnect
itfromthereceptacle.
Keep
cordfromheat,oil,andsharpedges.
18. Manyinjuries
occurasaresultofthemower
beingpulled
overthefootduring
afallcaused
byslipping
ortripping.
Never
operate
thismachine
inbarefeet,sandals,
slippery
orlightweight
(e.g.canvas)
shoes.
Donothold
ontothemowerifyouarefalling;release
thehandle
immediately.
19. Never
pullthemower
backtoward
youwhileyouare
walking.
Ifyoumustbackthemower
awayfromawallor
obstruction
firsttookdownandbehind
toavoidtripping
andthenfollowthesesteps:
•
Stepbackfromthemower
tofullyextend
yourarms.
•
Besureyouarewell balanced with sure footing.
•

Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half way
toward you.

•

Repeat these steps as needed.

20. Do not use lawn mower for any job except that for which it
is intended. Do not force the lawn mower- Cut grass at a
rate, for which the mower is designed, which wilt not
sacrifice the performance or safety of the machine.
21. Do not operate the mower while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
22. Stay Alert- Do not operate the mower when you are
tired. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
23. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the
cutting deck. Contact with the blade can amputate hands
and feet.
24. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height
adjustment while the motor is running.
25. Avoid dangerous environmentsNever operate the
mower in the rain or in wet or damp grass.

31. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by
the manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal
injury.
32. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer or
telephone 1-800-800-7310 for assistance and the name
of your nearest servicing dealer.

SlopeOperation
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents
which can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes
requires extra 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 measure slopes before operating this unit on
a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees,
do not mow it.
Do:
1.

Do Not:
1.
2.
3.

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

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
1.

26. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. Walk, never
run.
27. Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or
roads.

Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps
which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide
obstacles. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree limbs,
etc., which could be tripped over or thrown by the blade.
Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause
serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your
balance, release the blade/motor control handle
immediately, and the blade will stop rotating within 3
seconds.

•

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are often attracted to
the mower and the mowing activity. They do not
understand the dangers. Never assume that children will
remain where you last saw them.
Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator.
Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.

29. Stop the motor 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 motor is shut off. Never
place any part of the body in the blade area until you are
sure the blade has stopped rotating.

•

Before and while moving backwards, look behind and
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.

30. Never operate mower without proper trail shield,
discharge cover, grass catcher, blade/motor control 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.

Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a
power mower. Children 14 years old and over should
read and understand the operation instructions and
safety rules in this manual and should be trained and
supervised by a parent.

Service

10. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.

When servicing use only identical replacement parts
listed in this manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the
original equipment specifications may lead to improper
performance and compromise safetyF

11. After striking a foreign object, stop the motor and
disconnect the power cord. Thoroughly inspect the
mower for any damage. Repair the damage before
operating the mower.

Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain
the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect
the power cord when not in use and to prevent
unintended starting.

Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.

12. Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail
shield are subject to wear and damage which could
expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For
safety protection, frequently check components and
replace immediately with original equipment
manufacturer's (OEM) parts only, listed in this manual.

Inspect lawn mower cord and extension cords
periodically and replace immediately, if damaged. Lawn
mower cord should be repaired by an authorized service
facility only.

Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

To reduce a fire hazard, keep the motor free of grass,
leaves and debris build-up.

Check the blade and motor mounting bolts at frequent
intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade
for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, and worn) Replace
blade with the original equipment manufacturer's (OEM)
blade only, listed in this manual.

Maintain your mower with care - Keep mower blade
sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Mower
blades are sharp and can cut, wrap the blade or wear
gloves and use extra caution when servicing them.

Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.

13. When not in use, store lawn mower indoors in a dry area,
locked-up and/or out of the reach of children.

DoubleInsulatedLawn Mower
Double insulation is a concept in the safety of electric lawn
mowers, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire
grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.
Wherever there is electric current in the mower, there are two
complete sets of insulation to protect the user. All exposed
metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor
components with protecting insulation.

IMPORTANT: Servicing of a lawn mower with double
insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the
system and should be performed only by a qualified
service technician. For repair service we suggest you
return the lawn mower to your nearest authorized
service dealer. Always use original factory replacement
parts when servicing.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
WARNING:
•

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

Restrict the use of this power machine to persons
instructions
in this manual and on the machine.

who read, understand,

and follow the warnings

and

USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE
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Do not mow on inclines with a slope m excess of 15 degrees (a rise
could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind
your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.
Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face
Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up

of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower
mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain
of slopes.
and down slopes.

SECTION3: UNPACKING
INSTRUCTIONS
RemoveUnitFromCarton

Roll or slide the unit out of carton. Check the carton
thoroughly for loose parts.

NOTE: Reference to the right or left hand side of the
mower is observed from the operating position.

REMOVE MANUAL & LOOSE PARTS

Remove staples, break glue on the top flaps, or cut
the tape at carton end and peel along top flap to
open the carton.
Remove any loose parts included with the unit (i.e.,
operator's manual, etc.).
Cut the corners and lay the carton down flat.
Remove packing material.

Figure 1

SECTION4: ASSEMBLING
YOURLAWNMOWER
LoosePartsin Carton
•

Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the
handle into the operating position. Make certain the
lower handle is seated securely into the handle
mounting brackets. Refer to the steps in Figure 3.

Grass Catcher Assembly. Refer to Figure 2.
Owner's Manual (not shown).

Rear Frame

Front Frame
Figure 3

Grass Bag

WARNING: The handle insulators are not only
used to adjust handle height, but are also a
safety device and should never be altered in
any way. If replacement is necessary, use
original equipment parts as shown in the parts
list on page 16.

Figure 2

ToolsRequired
•
•

A pair of pliers.

AssemblingHandle
•

Remove any packing material which may be
between the upper and lower handles for shipping
purposes.

•

The upper handle may be adjusted to three
different height positions. To adjust the handle at
the desired position, align one of the three marks
on the top of the lower handle insulators with the
mark on the upper handle insulators. See Figure 4.
Tighten the hand knobs on each side of the handle.
Make sure that carriage bolts are seated properly
into the handle insulators.

Insulator

Hand Knob

1. Slide front frame
into rear frame

2. Place frame
inside bag

_Frame

.ooqj
Fron/tFrame
Figure 4

4. Slip plastic channel
over frame

3. Slip handle
out of notch

Handle

Remove the hairpin clips from the outer hole in the
weld pins on the handle mounting brackets.
Using a pair of pliers, squeeze one leg of the lower
handle against the handle mounting bracket. Insert
the hairpin clip into the inner hole on the weld pin.
Repeat on the other side. Refer to Figure 5.

"Notch

Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened
securely.
Inner Hole

Figure 6
Lower Handle

Hairpin Clip

Handle Mounting
Bracket

•

NOTE: All of the plastic channels except the center top
of the bag attach from the outside of the bag. The
center top of the bag attaches from the inside of bag.
WARNING:
Never operate the mower without the
proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher,
blade/motor control or other safety protective
devices in place and working. Never operate the
mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do
so can result in personal injury.

Outer Hole

Figure 5

Assembling
theGrassCatcher
NOTE: Before assembling, make sure that the grass
bag is turned right side out with the warning label on the
outside. Also the black plastic side is the bottom of the
bag.

Secure bag to the frame by working the plastic
channels on bag over the frame on the other sides
as shown in Figure 6.

AttachingTheGrassCatcher
•

Lift the rear discharge door on the mower and
remove the mulching baffle. See Figure 7.

Discharge Door

Insert the front frame into the rear frame as far as it
will go.
Place frame assembly inside the bag.
Slip the plastic channel of the bag over the frame
(adjacent to the handle of the grass catcher) as
shown in Figure 6. Make sure that the handle of the
grass catcher protrudes out of the notch in the
plastic channel on bag.
Insert the two hooks on both sides of the frame
through the openings on both sides of the bag.

Mulching Baffle

Figure 7

•

Place the hooks of the grass catcher into the slots
in the handle bracket assembly on each side of the
lower handle as shown in Figure 8. Release the
rear discharge door.
To remove the grass catcher, lift the rear discharge
door on the mower. Lift the grass catcher up, out of the
slots in the handle bracket assemblies. Release the
rear discharge door.

Grass Catcher Bag

Rear Discharge Door

chute
door open,
grass
WARNING:
Do not unless
operate the
this complete
mower with
the
catcher is properly mounted on the mower.

"_"

HOOK

ot On
Handle
Bracket

Figure 8

SECTION5: KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER

Motor/Blade Control

Cord Restraint

Assembl,

Handle Insulator
Handle Insulator

Grass Catcher

Lower Handle

Rear Discharge Door

Electric Motor

S
Rear Trailing Shield

Height Adjustment

Lever

Figure 9
Read this operator's manual and safety rules before
operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in
Figure 9 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself
with the location of various controls and adjustments.
Save this manual for future reference.
WARNING:
The operation
can result in foreign objects
eyes, which can damage
Always wear safety glasses
mower, or while performing
repairs.

of any lawn mower
being thrown into the
your eyes severely.
while operating the
any adjustments or

M0t0r/BladeControlAssembly
The motor/blade control is located on the upper handle
of the mower. See Figure 9. The motor/blade control
handle engages and disengages the motor and blade.

is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its
WARNING:
The motor/blade
control assembly
operations.

RearTrailingShield
The rear trailing shield, attached between the rear
wheels of your mower, is provided to minimize the
possibility of objects being thrown at the operator from
the rear of the mower. See Figure 9.

CircuitBreaker
The mower is equipped with a circuit breaker, located
on the motor/blade control. Refer to Figure 10. This
circuit breaker may trip when too much strain is placed
on the mower. See Making Adjustments Section.

CordRestraint

HeightAdjustmentLever

The cord restraint is located on the back of the upper
handle and when used properly, helps to protect the
motor/blade control assembly and also the extension
cord powering the unit.

A height adjustment lever at each wheel provides
cutting height adjustment. Each adjuster has nine
height positions. Height of cut will be changed when the
lever is moved from one position to another. Simply
depress the lever towards wheel and move wheel and
lever assembly to desired position. All wheels must be
placed in the same relative position.

SECTION6: OPERATING
YOURLAWNMOWER
CordConnection

Connectingto the ElectricPower Source
WARNING:
This mower should be operated on a
15 AMP circuit. If you experience difficulty in
starting with a standard 15 AMP fuse or circuit
breaker, contact you nearest authorized service
facility. Do not use a higher rated fuse or breaker
without consulting your power company.

ExtensionCordSelection
Shown below is the length of extension cord and its
corresponding acceptable cord ratings.
•

50' Cord -- use 12 AWG

Cord Restraint

Plug the extension cord into any convenient 110-120
volt 60 cycle A.C. outlet or receptacle for your source of
power. This outlet may be located either out-of-doors or
indoors. To avoid blowing fuses, pick an outlet that is
not overloaded. Your mower will operate satisfactorily
on a circuit that is fused for 15 amperes. Do not use
oversize fuses without consulting an electrician. If an
inside receptacle is used, the extension cord can be
taken out either through the doorway or a window.

Attach the extension cord (not provided with unit) to the
cord restraint as follows:

Startingthe MotorandBlade

The extension cord should be a UL listed cord set
suitable for outdoor use.
IMPORTANT:Using any other length or rating of cord will
diminish the performance and possibly the life of the
electric motor, and may also cause breakers to trip or
fuses to blow in your home's fusebox.

NOTE: The wheels on your unit are set in a low cutting
height position for shipping purposes. For best results,
raise the cutting position until it is determined which
height is best for your lawn. See cutting height
adjustment in the Making Adjustments section.

Form a small loop in the extension cord. Allow
enough excess cord to make the connection to the
motor/blade control (approximately 7 inches).
Slip the loop through the slot on the bottom of the
cord restraint, and up over the tab, to prevent
disconnection from the motor/blade control during
operation.

Motor/Blade Control

Lever
Engaged Position
(Blade Turning)

Keep the cord restraint as close to the motor/blade
control as possible. See Figure 9.
Connectingto the M0t0r/Blade ControlAssembly
Locking Button

Connect the plug on the extension cord fully onto the
plug on the mower. The mower is equipped with a
polarized AC power plug (one blade of the plug is wider
than the other), which will fit into the plug on the
extension cord only one way. If unable to make a full
connection, try reversing the plug on the extension
cord. Should the plugs still fail to fit, contact your
service dealer for assistance. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.

Position
Blade Stopped)

Breaker
Reset Button
Upper Handle

AC Plug

Figure 10

To engage the motor and blade, first be certain to follow
the previous steps for connecting a suitable extension
cord, then referring to Figure 10:
•

Stand behind the unit and depress the locking
button.

•

While holding the locking button down, pull the
blade/motor control lever and hold it against the
upper handle.
Release the locking button.

•

T = Obstacles

Outlet
(Start here)

StoppingtheMotorandBlade
WARNING:
The blade continues to rotate for a
few seconds after the motor is shut off. If motor
does not come to a stop when the motor/blade
control handle is released, contact an authorized
service dealer.

Figure 11
•

To stop the motor and blade from spinning:
•
Release the blade/motor control lever from its

•

position against the upper handle and the blade
and motor will quickly come to a stop.
NOTE: A high pitched noise may occur as the electric
motor decelerates and some sparking may occur also
at the same time. This is normal behavior when the
motor and blade is disengaged.

MowingYourLawn

MulchingTips
•
For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass
because it tends to stick to the underside of the

NOTE: A sharp blade will greatly increase the
performance
of the lawn mower, especially
in
conditions of higher grass. Be sure to check the blade
and sharpen it at least once a year as outlined in the
Maintenance section.
•

•
•

Do not allow the extension cord to wrap around
trees, shrubs or other obstacles. When picking up
the extension cord, wind the cord in a series of
equal loops on each side of your hand to prevent
snarling.
When cutting heavy grass, reduce walking speed to
allow more effective cut and proper discharge of the
clippings. For a healthy lawn, always cut off onethird or less of the total length of the grass. The
average lawn should be approximately 1-1/2 to 2
inches during the cool season, and over 2 inches
during hot months. For a healthier and better
looking lawn, cut more often and after moderate
growth. The lawn should be cut in the fall as long as
there is growth.

deck, preventing proper mulching of grass
clippings. New or thick grass may require a
narrower cut. The ground speed should be
adjusted to the condition of the lawn. If mowing has
been delayed and the grass has been allowed to
grow in excess of 4", mow twice to reduce the grass
height to 3-1/4" maximum.

Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires, or
other objects which could damage the lawn mower
or motor. Such objects could be accidentally thrown
by the mower in any direction and cause serious
personal injury to the operator and others.
To prevent electric shock, do not operate the
mower in damp or wet conditions.
Always start from the point closest to the power
source where the cord is connected. Never mow
around the lawn in circles; travel back and forth
across the lawn, starting from the point closest to
the outlet and then moving away from the outlet so
the cord lies in the cut portion of the lawn, out of the
way. See Figure 11.

WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop
the motor, and unplug from the power supply
circuit. Thoroughly inspect the mower for any
damage, and repair the damage before
restarting
and
operating
the
mower.
Excessive vibration of the mower during
operation is an indication of damage. The unit
should be promptly inspected and repaired.

SECTION7: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS
CuttingHeightAdjustment

HandleHeightAdjustment
•

Cutting Height

•

Adjustment

The upper handle may be adjusted to three
different height positions. To adjust the handle at
the desired position, align one of the three marks
on the top of the lower handle insulators with the
mark on the upper handle insulators. Refer to
Figure 4.
Tighten the hand knobs on each side of the handle.
Make sure that carriage bolts are seated properly
into the handle insulators.

Lever

ResettingtheCircuitBreaker
The mower is equipped with a circuit breaker, located
on the motor/blade control assembly as shown in
Figure 10. This circuit breaker may trip when too much
strain is placed on the mower. The circuit breaker may
have been tripped if the mower will not run.

Figure 12
A height adjustment lever at each wheel provides
cutting height adjustment. Each adjuster has nine
height positions. Height of cut will be changed when the
lever is moved from one position to another.
•

Depress the lever towards wheel and move wheel
and lever assembly to desired position.

•

To raise the height, push the lever towards the front
of the mower on both front wheels, and push the
lever toward the back of the mower on the rear

•

wheels. Refer to Figure 12.
•

All wheels must be placed in the same relative
position. For rough or uneven lawns, move the
wheels to a position which will give a higher cutting
height.

If this occurs, unplug the mower, wait
approximately five minutes, then depress the reset
button. Refer to Figure 10.
Plug the mower back in, restart the mower, but be
sure to reduce the strain on the mower (i.e., mow at
a higher cutting height, slow down cutting speed, or
take a smaller width of cut).
If the circuit breaker does not reset, or if it trips
repeatedly under normal cutting conditions, unplug
the mower from the extension cord and unplug the
extension cord from the power source. Then check
to make certain your cord is the correct length and
rating as listed in the Operating YourLawn Mower
section. If the cord is correct and is also not
damaged, take the machine to an authorized
service dealer for repair.

SECTION8: MAINTAININGYOURLAWNMOWER
•
_,

disconnect from Always
the powerstop
sourcethebefore
cleaning,
WARNING:
motor
and
lubricating
or
performing
any
repairs
or
maintenance on the lawn mower.

•

CuttingBladeReplacement

Use a block of wood between blade and mower
deck to prevent the blade from turning when the
bolt is removed.
Using a 24mm wrench or socket, loosen the blade
bolt and remove the blade.

Installingthe Blade
WARNING: The blade hardware is not only
used to attach the blade assembly, but is also
an insulated safety device and should never
be altered in any way. If replacement is
necessary, use original equipment parts as
shown in the parts list on page 16.

WARNING:
Always protect hands by wearing
heavy gloves and/or wrapping cutting edges with
newspapers or other materials when performing
any blade maintenance. Be certain to disconnect
the power supply.

Removingthe Blade
•
Stop the motor and disconnect the power supply to
the mower. Turn the mower on its side.
12

Place the cutting blade, locking plate, and blade
bolt on the motor shaft and thread the blade bolt in
finger tight. Refer to Figure 13.
Motor ,Shaft
_

1. Insert screw driver through hole

Cutting Blade

2. Balanced blade will be parallel to ground

ockLngPlate

Screw Driver
_/_ /

Blade

Blade Bolt

Figure 13
NOTE: Make certain to replace the parts in the exact
order in which they were removed. When installing the
cutting blade, be sure it is installed with the curved ends
pointing towards the mower deck and not towards the
ground.
•

Ground

Figure 14

MowerDeck

Torque the blade bolt down using a torque wrench
to assure the bolt is tightened properly. The
recommended torque for the blade bolt is 450-600
in. Ibs. To insure safe operation of your unit, all nuts
and bolts must be checked periodically for correct
tightness.

do
not exposeTo
thereduce
mower the
to water.
WARNING:
risk of electric shock,
The underside of mower deck should be cleaned after
each use as grass clippings, leaves, dirt and other
debris will accumulate. This accumulation of grass
clippings, etc., is undesirable as it will promote rust and
corrosion.

Sharpeningthe Blade
To sharpen the blade, first remove the blade as outlined
in the previous section. DO NOT attempt to sharpen the
blade while it is attached to the mower. The blade can
be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel.
•

•

When sharpening the blade, follow the original
angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely important
that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of
grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade.
Test the blade by balancing it on a round shaft
screwdriver or a blade balancer as shown in Figure
14.
If the blade is not balanced, remove metal from the
heavy side until it balances evenly.

•

Remove any buildup of grass and leaves on or
around the motor cover (do not use water). Wipe
the mower clean with a dry cloth occasionally.
If debris is allowed to build up on the underside of
the unit, tilt the mower forward or on its side and
scrape it clean with a suitable tool.

Lubrication
At the beginning and end of each mowing season:
•
•

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

•

Reinstall the blade as described earlier in this
section making certain to torque the cutting blade to
specifications.

•

Lubricate the springs on the rear discharge door
with a light oil.
Lubricate the height adjustment levers and related
hardware with light oil.
Remove the wheels and lubricate the surface of the
axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel with
light oil.
Remove the blade and blade hub assembly and
lubricate the motor shaft with light oil or engine oil.
Refer to Figure 13.

SECTION9: OFF-SEASON
STORAGE
The following steps should be taken to prepare the lawn
mower for storage.
•
•
•
•
•

•

Store mower indoors, in a cool, dry place, out of
reach of children. Do not cover lawn mower with a
solid plastic sheet. Any plastic covering traps
moisture around the mower which promote rust and
corrosion.

Make certain the power supply is disconnected.
Clean mower as instructed in previous section.
Inspect and replace/sharpen blade if required.
Refer to Cutting Blade section on page 12.
Lubricate mower following instructions on page 13.
Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next
to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer and rock
salt.
Wipe extension cord to remove any foreign
substance such as oil or stains. Replace extension
cord if cut or damaged in any way.
Wind cord in a series of equal loops on each side of
your hand to prevent snarling.

The handle may be folded away completely for
storage.
•
Remove grass bag.
•
Loosen the hand knobs on the sides of the handle,
and fold the upper handle down.
•
Pull outward on each side of the lower handle, and
lift the sides of the lower handle past the edges of
the handle mounting brackets. Fold the lower
handle forward. Make sure not to bend or kink the
power cord.

SECTION10: TROUBLE
SHOOTING
GUIDE
Trouble

Possible

Handle not in position.

Carriage bolts not seated in the handle
insulators.

Adjust the height of the handle and make sure that
the carriage bolts are seated properly into the
handle insulators. Tighten the hand knobs.

Mower not starting.

Cord disconnected from the motor/
blade control.

Reconnect the cord keeping the cord restraint close
to the motor/blade control.

Motor/blade control switch defective.

Replace motor/blade control switch.

Extension cord not connected to the
plug on the mower.

Connect the extension cord to the plug on the
mower.

Extension cord not connected to a
source of power.

Connect the extension cord to a 110-120 volt 60
cycle A.C. receptacle.

Circuit breaker on the mower or in the
house receptacle tripped.

Reset the circuit breaker following instructions in
the Operating Your Lawn Mower section of this
manual.

Too much workload on the mower.

Raise the cutting height, reset the circuit breaker on
the mower, take a smaller width of cut, and walk
slowly.

Fuse blown; outlet overloaded.

Connect to an outlet that is fused for 15 amperes.
Reset the circuit breaker and start the mower again.

Lawn rough or uneven.

Move the wheels to a higher cutting height position.

Cutting height not set properly.

All wheels must be placed in the same cutting
height for the mower to cut evenly.

Mower not mulching properly.

Wet grass clippings stick to the
underside of the deck.

Wait till the grass dries before mowing.

Hard to push.

High grass or cutting height too tow.

Raise cutting height.

Rear of mower housing and blade
dragging in heavy grass.
Bent motor shaft.

Raise cutting height.

Blade is unbalanced.

Balance the blade by grinding each cutting edge
equally.

Extension cord is not properly attached
to the cord restraint.

Reconnect the extension cord to the cord restraint
on the guide rod.

Old, worn, or loose extension cord.

Replace extension cord.

Circuit breaker on the mower
tripping.

Mower cutting grass
unevenly.

Mower vibrating at higher
speed.

Cord disconnects frequently.

Cause(s)

Corrective

Action

Stop the motor, disconnect the power source and
inspect for damage. Repair before restarting. If
vibration persists, take it to a service dealer.

SECTION11: PARTSLISTFORMODELV17
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ModelV17
Ref,
No,

Part No.

Ref.
No,

Part Description

Part No.

Part Description

682-0516-0637

Handle Bracket Assy, RH

Screw, M7 x 25

682-0514

Handle Bracket, RH

Electric Motor, 115V, 1500W

14765

Pivot Bar, RH

14766

Pivot Bar, LH

732-0417A

Spring Lever

Hood

720-0426

631-0132

Blade Hub Assembly

738-0507B

Height Adjustment Knob
Shoulder Bolt

742-0826

Cutting Blade (Mulch/Bag)

682-0513

Handle Bracket, LH

782-7051

682-0515-0637

Handle Bracket Assy, LH

624-0078

Blade Locking Plate
Blade Screw

731-1261

764-04003

(Includes #34-38)
Rear Catcher Frame

732-0712

Trailing Shield
Wire Rod

764-04004

Front Catcher Frame

782-7025-0637

664-04014

Grass Bag

720-0275

Rear Discharge Door
Knob

749-0886

Upper Handle

710-0192

Truss Screw, 10-24 x .38"

725-04074

Cord and Switch Assembly

732-0678

Door Spring, RH

710-1757

Screw

732-0677

Door Spring, LH

747-0790

Cord Control Rod

710-0896

Washer Hd Screw, 1/4-14 x .625

726-0368

Cord Restraint

14578

Height Adj. Assy. RH (shown)

731-2422

Cable Guide

Height Adj. Assy. LH (not shown)

710-0450

Carriage Bolt

(Both Include Ref #22-25,36)

731-1388

Insulating Knob Spacer

731-1268

731-1267

Upper Handle Insulator
Lower Handle Insulator

782-0054B-0638

19" Deck

731-2425

Motor Base

710-1756

724-0309

712-0397

731-2400

Wing Nut
Air Guide Cover

731-2383-0637

14579

(Includes #33-37)

15261A

15262B

Adjusting Plate
Pivot Bar

738-0507B

Shoulder Bolt

720-0241

Handle Knob

14832

749-0885

Lower Handle

736-0695

Lever and Knob Assy. (Incl #36)
Washer

714-0104

Internal Cotter Pin

736-0105

Belt Washer

782-5025-0637

Front Baffle

734-1987

Wheel

782-5026-0637

Rear Baffle

738-0102

Axle Bolt

782-5004-0637

Rear Mulch Baffle

736-0356

Belt Washer

731-2386

Rear Mulch Plug

712-0798

Nut

710-1017

Tap Screw, 1/4-14 x .625"

NOTES

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, its possessions and territories.
"MTD"warrants this product against defects in material and
workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the
date of original purchase and wilt, at its option, repair or
replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in
materials or workmanship. 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 or components thereof are subject to
separate terms as follows: All normal wear parts or
component failures wilt be covered on the product for a period
of 30 days regardless of cause. After 30 days, but within the
two year period, normal wear part failures will be covered
ONLY IF caused by defects in materials or workmanship of
OTHER component parts. Normal wear parts and
components include, but are not limited to: batteries, belts,
blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats,
snow thrower skid shoes, shave plates, auger spiral rubber,
and tires.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available,
WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized
service dealer. To locate the dealer in your area, check your
Yellow Pages, or contact MTD LLC at P.O. Box 361131,
Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-800-800-7310 or 1330-220-4683 or tog on to our Web site at
www.mtdproducts.com.
This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the
following cases:
a,

The engine or component parts thereof. These items
may carry a separate manufacturer's warranty. Refer
to applicable manufacturer's warranty for terms and
conditions.
Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have a
separate one year warranty.
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

f.
g,

FOR:

MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or
exported outside of the United States, its possessions
and territories, except those sold through MTD's
authorized channels of export distribution.
Replacement parts that are not genuine MTD parts.
Service completed by someone other than an
authorized service dealer.
Transportation charges and service calls.

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. During the 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 toss, 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.
HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO 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.

exposu_.

MTD LLC, P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019; Phone:1-800-800-7310,1-330-220-4683

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