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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty L Push Mower m Model Series 030 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-04526 (December2, 2008) 1 ToTheOwner ThankYou Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by 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 follow 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 ........................................ 3 Service ..................................................................... 16 Assembly & Set-Up .................................................. Controls & Features ................................................ 9 13 Troubleshooting ..................................................... Illustrated Parts List ............................................... 17 18 Operation 14 Warranty 20 ................................................................ Maintenance &Adjustment. ................................. 15 RecordProductInformation Before setting up and operating information model in the provided plate by standing MODEL NUMBER your new equipment, locate the model plate on the equipment DIqFIIqFIIqFIIqFIIqD 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 Department, ................................................................ or with a local authorized DIqFllqFllqFllqNIqD 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 0 Call a Customer 0 Write Support Representative without or have any questions the experts. 0 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 of 2 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 65 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 ,A 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. 6. operation. Keep this manual reference 3. 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 7. piece of power equipment, to mow grass. Do not use it for any other 5. 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 2. times. This machine in 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 4. 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 1. 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. 4 I 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, by 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: 1. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you could lose your footing or balance. 2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge. 3. 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. 2. Be alert and turn mower 3. Before and while moving down for small children. 4. 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. 5. Keep children away from hot or running suffer burns from a hot muffler. 6. 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. 3. 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 2. 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. 1. Do not engage the self-propelled contact of 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 3. 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 3. Use only an approved Never fill containers gasoline container. inside a vehicle 4. Remove gas-powered equipment Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight equipment 7. 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: 2. frequently the engine. securely. engine. Never store the machine 10. flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space I. 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. 8. 9. 8. Do device. Never fuel machine indoors accumulate in the area. running. refueling. Never tamper damage nozzle. is complete. 7. is in safe working Thoroughly with the rim of the fuel tank or may lead to improper safety!" 5. 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. 6. on the blade 4. 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 S 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, 6 I 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 to 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 J | 7 co Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... -4 5 Z I ,_ or a corner of a building... i i Z __ I i I I O ' FOldo, 5 ' Z "o or a fencepost ', diine , --Lepre_n tsa15 o -4 I I 15 ° 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 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 3 Assembly& Set-Up Contents of Carton One Lawn Mower One Lawn Mower One Hardware Four Wheels One Upper & Lower Handle One Chute Deflector One Bottle Pack One Blade Control Operator's Manual Hardware Pack Group1 Group2 Group3 U__U Qty. 1 Group4 Qty. 4 Group5 Qty. 2 Qty. 2 Group6 Qty. 1 Qty. 1 One Engine Operator's of Oil Manual Assembly 2_ Secure with the star knobs. Eachside of the lower handle must be positioned onto the stud at the same position. NOTE:This lawn mower is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up the gasoline and oil as instructed in the UpperHandle accompanying NOTE: Use the hardware in Group 2 to attach the upper handle. engine manual BEFORE operating your mower. Handles The lower handle has two flat ends with three holes each, one small and two large. The upper handle has indented ends with one hole and may have the blade control attached. See Fig. 3-1. 1. Place the upper handle in position over the lower handle keeping the blade control (if attached) facing up. 2. Secure the upper handle to the lower handle using the carriage bolts and star knobs. See Fig. 3-3. Make sure that the carriage bolt heads go on the outside of the handle. F Blade Control Upper Handle Figure 3-3 Figure 3-1 3_ Lower Handle NOTE: Use the hardware in Group 1 to attach the lower handle. 1. Place the lower handle over the handle bracket assemblies and position each bracket stud into the top or bottom hole. See Fig. 3-2. If satisfied with the height of the handle, tighten the star knobs atthe ends of the lower handle shown in Fig. 3-2. For convenience of operation, you may adjust the handle height as follows: / a. Remove the star knobs shown in Fig. 3-2 and remove the lower handle. b. Position each handle bracket stud into the appropriate hole in the lower handle. Eachend of the lower handle must be placed in the same position on the mounting brackets. c. Reattach and tighten the star knobs. Blade Control NOTE: If the blade control handle, blade control assembly, 1. became displaced reattach SECTION 3 -- ASSEMBLY& SET-UP during shipping or during it as follows: on the right side of the upper into the center handle. See Fig. Gently squeeze the blade control inward and insert the straight end into the lower hole located on the left side of the upper handle. Figure 3-2 three steps. If, however, the either Insert the curved end of the blade control hole located 3-4. 2_ is secured and in place on the upper you may skip the following See Fig. 3-4. IMPORTANT:The cable must be routed properly to avoid contact with all sharp edges and hot surfaces. Such contacts cable and render the controls 1. damage the inoperative. Secure the cable to the lower left handle near the base of the unit with a cable tie. See Fig. 3-6. Trim off any excess. Figure 3-4 3_ Check to confirm that the blade control against the upper handle. NOTE:The factory. control cable is attached pivots freely to the engine from the You will need to attach the free end of the cable to the upper handle. Figure 3-6 Control Cable 1. Unwrap Wheels the cable from the engine and route the cable under the lower handle. Press the snap fitting into the hole on the upper handle as shown in Fig. 3-5. NOTE: Use the hardware in Group 4 to complete the following steps. 1. Place the mower on blocks up off of the ground. 2. Place the larger two wheels secure with the flanged on the rear pivot arm axles and lock nuts. See Fig. 3-7. f Figure 2. 3-5 Hook the "Z" end of the blade control control from the outside cable into the blade to the inside. See Fig. 3-5. Securingthe Cable NOTE: Use the hardware cable. Figure 3-7 3. Repeat with the two smaller wheels on the front pivot arm axles. See Fig. 3-7. in Group 3 to secure the blade control 4. Remove blocks and put the mower on ground. SECTION3 -- ASSEMBLY & SET-UP 11 Chute Deflector NOTE: Use the hardware in Group 5 to complete the following steps. 1. Align the holes on the chute deflector corresponding 2. Depress the blade control. 3. Pull the recoil starter out of the engine. 4. Slip the rope through the rope guide as shown in Fig. 3-9. Tighten with the holes on the deck. Secure with self-tapping 2. the wing nut to secure the rope guide. Adjustments screws and bell washers from underside of the deck and up through See Fig. 3-8. the chute deflector. CuttingHeight plug, and ground against performing WARNING: Always stop engine engine, before disconnect spark adjustments. j_lklb Each wheel has a height adjustment height lever to change the cutting of the mower. 1. Depress the lever towards 2. Slide the lever assembly to desired cutting height. See Fig. 3-10. the wheel. position to change the r .................. Figure 3=8 RecoilStarter NOTE: Use the hardware in Group 6 to complete the following steps. 1. Loosely attach the rope guide to the outside of the upper \ handle and thread the wing nut only a few turns. See Fig. 3-9. Do not tighten. Figure 3=10 3. Release lever towards IMPORTANT:All position. higher wheels For rough position deck. must be placed or uneven to prevent in the same lawns, move the wheels scalping to a of grass. Set-tip Gasand 0il Fill-Up Refer to the separate engine owner's manual for additional engine information. 1. Add oil provided of the box. before starting unit for the first time out Service the engine with gasoline as instructed separate engine owner's WARNING: Use extreme gasoline. Gasoline in the manual. care when is extremely handling flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Figure 3-9 Extinguish cigarettes, sources of ignition. 12 I SECTION 3 -- ASSErvlBLY & SET-UP cigars, pipes and any other 4 Controls and Features Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Lever (One at each wheel) \ \ J Figure 4-1 BladeControl Cutting HeightAdjustmentLever The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the One adjustment unit. Release it to stop engine and blade. height, _ Never attempt to bypass its operations. ARNING: This blade control is a safety device. lever is located on each wheel and is used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to be at the same relative position to ensure a uniform cut. To adjust the cutting refer to the "Assembly & Set-Up" Section. RecoilStarter The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit. 13 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. When starting the engine for the first time, push primer (if equipped) five times. For all future starts, push the primer three times. Wait about two seconds between each push. See Fig. 5-1. Do not prime to restart a warm. 2_ Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade control against upper handle. 3. Holding these two handles together firmly, grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. See Fig. 5-1. Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly. Repeat until engine cranks. Let the rope rewind each time slowly. Figure S-1 Stopping Engine 1. Release blade control to stop the engine and blade. i_ before performing any work on to thestop mower. WARNING: Wait for the blade completely UsingYourLawn Mower Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine, Such objects could be accidently thrown serious personal _ by the mower in any direction injury to the operator and cause and others, result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage WARNING: The operation your eyesofseverely. any lawnAlways mower wear can safety glasses while operating performing any adjustments the mower, or while or repairs on it. _ engine. Remove wire from the spark plug, ARNING: inspect If you strike thoroughly mowera foreign for any object, damage, stop andthe repair damage before restarting and operating. Extensive vibration of mower during indication of damage. The unit should inspected and repaired. operation is an be promptly Maintenance& Adjustments Maintenance 4_ Follow the accompanying 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 1. of the mower of grass clippings Disconnect mower 2. speed will void engine deck after each use to prevent or other debris. Follow steps below 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 facing Keep the side up. Hold mower firmly. be checked at least once each any direction 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. _ check all fasteners and make sure these are tight. 3. WARNING: for lubrication lubrication. for this job. wa rra nty. All adjustments season. manual for engine DeckCare safety rules when build-up The warranty engine and instruction Always stop engine, plug, and ground against engine any type of maintenance disconnect before Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a suitable tool. Do not spray with water. spark performing IMPORTANT: on your machine. 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. 4. Lubricate the torsion discharge chute periodically springs and pivot points on the side with light oil to prevent See Fig. 6-1. rust. Engine Care A list of key engine maintenance jobs required for good performance by the mower is given below. Follow the accompanying engine manual for a detailed list and instructions. Maintain oil level as instructed in engine manual. Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal Clean every few hours under extremely conditions. dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should be serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the engine manual. Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season. Check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications. Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the top of the engine clean to permit proper air circulation. Remove all grass, dirt, and combustible debris from muffler a rea. Figure 6-1 15 7 Service Blade Care 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. 5. if you the engine part number) Remove the bolt and the blade bell support which operating See faces the ground position. and the inner surface of 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. 7. Replace hex bolt and tighten rain., 600 in. Ibs. max. Fig. 7-1. 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_hlill 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. .......... B,i o Refer to Engine manual instructions. Coat mower's cutting for correct as described in the hose to clean your engine storage 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 ventilated rust-proof Figure 7-1 equipment, 3. Remove blade and adapter 7-1. from the crankshaft. See Fig. 4. 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 mower any type of power equipment in a poorly or metal storage shed, care should be taken to the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the especially before storage. cables and all moving 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. 2. 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. 17 ModelSeries030 4 33 27 3O 28 29 \ 18 \ 36 16 I K2 BarTread Bar Tread 32 ModelSeries030 Ref, I Part Description Number Ref, [ Part Number Description 1 710-1205 Eye Bolt 19 738-1172 Shoulder 2 720-0279 Wing Nut 2O 734-1988 Front Wheel, 7 x 1.8, Bar 3 747-1161A-0637 Blade Control 734-04213A Front Wheel, 7 x 1.8, K2 Bar 4 749-1092A-0637 Upper Handle 21 710-0599 TT Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 5 746-0957 Blade Control Cable - 37.25 inch 22 736-0270 Bell Washer, .265 ID x .75 OD 746-0946 Blade Control Cable - 48.25 inch 23 710-0216 Screw, 3/8-16 x .75 746-1130 Blade Control Cable - 40.00 inch 24 738-1173 Shoulder 6 749-04037 Lower Handle 25 734-1987 Rear Wheel, 8 x 1.8, Bar 7 725-0157 Ca ble Tie 734-04215A Rear Wheel, 8 x 1.8, K2 Bar 8 787-01097A-0638 Deck Assembly 682-3064-0637 Handle Bracket Assembly RH 9 710-0654A TT Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0 LH 22-inch 26 Screw Screw 682-3065-0637 Handle Bracket Assembly 720-04072 Star Knob 748-0376C Blade Adapter, #6 x 1.19, w/Star 27 748-04096 Blade Adapter, 25mm x 1.19 28 731-04019 Trail shield 11 942-0642A Standard 29 17098P Hinge Clip 12 736-0524B Blade Bell Support 30 710-1174 Carriage 13 710-1044 Screw, 3/8-24 x 1.5 31 720-0426 Knob 14 712-04065 Lock Nut, 3/8-16 32 732-1014 Torsion 33 17032A Chute Hinge 10 Blade 22-inch Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2 Spring 15 741-04242 Height Adjuster 16 687-02342 Pivot Arm 34 747-0710 Hinge Pin 17 987-02051 Lever Ass'y. (Incl. Ref. # 31 & #36) 35 931-1034B Hinged 18 736-0741 Bell Washer, .760 ID x 1.25 OD 36 732-1026 Spring Lever Bearing Chute Deflector Ass'y 19 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 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, 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdproducts. com. In Canada Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G4J1, or call 1-800-668-1238 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdcanada.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. Referto applicable manufacturer's warranty for terms and conditions. FOR c. 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. d. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer. e. 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. f. Replacement parts that are not genuine MTD parts. g. Transportation charges and service calls. h. 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. b. Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders havea separate oneyear warranty. 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-lO0015 REV. B