MTD 11A-021G800 Le manuel du propriétaire

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

OF A O A AL

20" Rotary Mower- Model Series 020

iMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-

coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).

If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw

(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester

forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

ForUSCustomers: MTDLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019 772C0792

PRINTEDIN U.S.A. ForCanadianCustomers:MTDProductsLtd.,P.O.Box 1386,KITCHENER,ONTARION2G4J1 9/30/2005

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

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

Table of Contents

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

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

Set Up and Adjustments .................................... 6

Operating Your Lawnmower ............................ 10

iVlaintainence and Storage ............................... 12

Warranty ............................................................ 14

illustrated Parts Lists ....................................... 15

Trouble Shooting .............................................. 17

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING

YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,

please locatethe modelplate onthe equipmentand copythe

themodel numberandthe serialnumber tothe sample model

plate providedto theright.You can locatethe modelplate by

standing atthe operatingposition and looking down atthe rear

of thedeck.

Model Number Serial Number

Num6ro de module Num6ro de s_rie

XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

__# MTD LLC

CLEVELAND, OH 44136

MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED

KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1

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

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

Customer Support

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

without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou havedifficultyassembling this productor haveany questionsregardingthe controls, operationor maintenanceof this unit,

pleasecall a CustomerSupport Representative.

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

For Canadian Customers: 1-800-668-1238

Pleasehaveyour unit'smodelnumber and serialnumber ready whenyou call. See previoussection to locate this information.

Youwill beasked to enterthe serial numberinorderto processyour call.

The enginemanufacturerisresponsiblefor all enigne-relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating,specifications,

warrantyand service. Please referto the engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator'sManual,packedseparatelywith your unit,

for more information.

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WARNING

Thissymbolpoints

out importantsafety

instructionswhich,if

notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

i safetyand/or property

I ofyourselfand others.

Readandfollowall

instructionsin this

manualbeforeat-

temptingto operate

i this machine.Failure

I to complywith these

instructionsmayresult

i in personalinjury.When

youseethis symbol.

HEED iTS WARNING!

i Your Responsibility

i Restrictthe use

i ofthis powermachine

to personswho read,

understand

and follow thewarnings

and instructions

, in this manual

I and onthe machine.

WARNING:EngineExhaust,someof itsconstituents,andcertainvehiclecomponentscontainor

emitchemicalsknowntoStateof Californiatocausecancerand birthdefectsor otherreproduc-

tiveharm.

DANGER:Thismachinewasbuilttobeoperatedaccordingtotherulesforsafeoperationinthismanual.Aswith

anytypeof powerequipment,carelessnessor erroron thepartoftheoperatorcanresultinseriousinjury.This

machineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetandthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafety

instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death.

General Operation

1. Readthisoperator'smanual carefullyinits entiretybefore

attemptingtoassemblethismachine.Read,understand,

andfollowall instructionsonthe machineandin the

manual(s) beforeoperation.Becompletelyfamiliarwith

thecontrolsandthe properuseofthis machinebefore

operatingit. Keepthis manualina safeplaceforfuture

andregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.

2. Thismachineisaprecisionpieceof powerequipment,

nota plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all

times.Yourunithas beendesignedto performonejob: to

mowgrass.Donotuseit foranyotherpurpose.

3. Neverallow childrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis

machine.Children14yearsoldand overshouldreadand

understandthe instructionsinthis manualandshould

betrainedand supervisedbya parent.Onlyresponsible

individualswhoarefamiliarwiththeserulesofsafe

operationshouldbeallowedto usethis machine.

4. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto

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

otherforeignobjectswhichcouldbetripped overor picked

upandthrownbythe blade.Thrownobjectscancause

seriouspersonalinjury.Planyourmowingpatternto avoid

dischargeof materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystanders

andthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta

wallorobstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterial

toricochetbacktowardtheoperator.

5. Tohelpavoidbladecontactora thrownobjectinjury,

stayinthe operatorzonebehindthe handlesandkeep

children,bystanders,helpersand petsatleast75feet

fromthe mowerwhileit isin operation.Stopmachineif

anyoneentersthe area.

6. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduring

operationand whileperforminganadjustmentor repair

toprotectyoureyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcan

causeseriousinjurytothe eyes.

7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesand close-fitting

slacksandshirts. Shirtsand pantsthatcoverthe arms

and legsandsteel-toedshoesarerecommended.Never

operatethismachinein barefeet,sandals,slipperyor light

weight(e.g.canvas)shoes.

8. Donotputhandsorfeet nearrotatingpartsorunderthe

cuttingdeck.Contactwiththe bladecanamputatehands

andfeet.

9. Amissingor damageddischargecovercancause blade

contactor thrownobjectinjuries.

10.Manyinjuriesoccurasa resultofthe mowerbeingpulled

overthefoot duringafall causedby slippingor tripping.

Do notholdontothe mowerifyouarefalling;releasethe

handleimmediately.

11.Neverpullthe mowerbacktowardyouwhileyouare

walking.Ifyoumustbackthe mowerawayfroma wallor

obstructionfirstlookdownand behindtoavoidtripping

andthenfollowthesesteps:

a. Stepbackfromthe mowertofullyextendyourarms.

b. Besureyouarewellbalancedwithsurefooting.

c. Pullthe mowerbackslowly,no morethanhalfway

towardyou.

d. Repeatthesestepsasneeded.

12.Do notoperatethe mowerwhileunderthe influenceof

alcoholordrugs.

13.Do notengagetheself-propelledmechanismon unitsso

equippedwhilestartingengine.

14.Thebladecontrolhandleisasafetydevice.Neverattempt

tobypassitsoperation.Doingso makesthe safetydevice

inoperativeandmayresultin personalinjurythrough

contactwiththe rotatingblade.Thebladecontrolhandle

mustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomatically

returntothe disengagedpositionwhenreleased.

15.Neveroperatethe mowerinwet grass.Alwaysbesureof

yourfooting. A slipand fall cancauseseriouspersonal

injury.If youfeelyouarelosingyourfooting,releasethe

bladecontrolhandleimmediatelyand the bladewillstop

rotatingwithinthreeseconds.

16.Mowonlyin daylightor in goodartificiallight.Walk,never

run.Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor

roads.

17.If theequipmentshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe

engineandcheckimmediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationis

generallya warningoftrouble.

18.Shutthe engineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto

acompletestopbeforeremovingthe grasscatcheror

uncloggingthe chute.Thecuttingbladecontinuesto rotate

fora fewsecondsafterthe engineisshutoff. Neverplace

anypartofthe bodyin the bladeareauntilyou aresurethe

bladehasstoppedrotating.

19.Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrailshield,discharge

cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandleor othersafety

protectivedevicesin placeandworking.Neveroperate

mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failureto doso,can

resultinpersonalinjury.

20.Mufflerandenginebecomehotand cancauseaburn.Do

nottouch.

21.Only usepartsand accessoriesmadeforthis machineby

the manufacturer.Failuretodo socan resultin personal

injury.

22.If situationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredin thismanual,use

careandgoodjudgment. Callcustomerassistanceforthe

nameofyournearestservicingdealer.

Slope Operation

Slopesareamajorfactor relatedtoslip andfall accidentswhich

canresultinsevereinjury.Operationon slopesrequiresextra

caution.Ifyoufeel uneasyona slope,do notmowit.Foryour

safety,usethe slopegaugeincludedaspartofthis manualto

measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisuniton aslopedor hilly

area.Ifthe slopeisgreaterthan15degrees,donot mowit.

Do:

1. Mowacrossthe faceofslopes;neverup anddown.

Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon

slopes.

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

can causeyouto slipor trip. Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.

3. Alwaysbesureofyourfooting.A slip andfall cancause

seriouspersonalinjury.Ifyoufeelyouarelosingyour

balance,releasethe bladecontrolhandleimmediately,and

the bladewill stoprotatingwithin3 seconds.

Do Not:

I. Donot mowneardrop-offs,ditchesorembankments,you

could loseyourfootingorbalance.

2. Donot mowslopesgreaterthan 15degreesasshownon

the slopegauge.

3. Donot mowon wetgrass.Unstablefootingcouldcause

slipping.

Children

Tragicaccidentscanoccurifthe operatorisnot alertto the

presenceofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtothe mower

andthe mowingactivity.Theydo notunderstandthe dangers.

Neverassumethat childrenwillremainwhereyou lastsaw

them.

1. Keepchildrenout ofthe mowingareaand underthewatch-

ful careofa responsibleadultotherthanthe operator.

2. Bealertandturnmoweroff if achildentersthe area.

3. Beforeand while movingbackwards,lookbehindanddown

forsmallchildren.

4. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,

doorways,shrubs,trees,or otherobjectsthatmayobscure

yourvisionof achildwhomayrunintothe mower.

5. Keepchildrenawayfrom hotor runningengines.Theycan

suffer burnsfroma hotmuffler.

6. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operateapower

mower.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand

understandthe operationinstructionsandsafetyrules in

this manualandshouldbetrainedand supervisedbya

parent.

Service

Safe Handling Of Gasoline:

1. To avoidpersonalinjury orpropertydamageuseextreme

care inhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable

andthevaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan

occurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselforyourclothes

whichcanignite.

2. Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.

3. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

4. Neverfillcontainersinsideavehicleoron atruckor trailer

bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe

groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truckortrailer

andrefuelit onthe ground.Ifthisis notpossible,thenrefuel

suchequipmentona trailerwitha portablecontainer,rather

thanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.

6. Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththe rimofthefueltank or

containeropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingis complete.Do

notuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

7. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesand othersourcesof

ignition.

8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors

willaccumulateinthe area.

9. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhilethe engineis

hotor running. Allowengineto coolatleasttwominutes

beforerefueling.

10.Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethanY2inch

belowbottomoffiller neckto providefor fuelexpansion.

11.Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

12.If gasolineis spilled,wipeitoff theengineand equipment.

Moveunittoanotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestarting

theengine.

13.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containernearanopen

flame,sparkor pilotlightasona waterheater,space

heater,furnace,clothesdryeror othergasappliances.

14.Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfreeofgrass,leaves,

orother debrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuelspillageand

removeanyfuel soakeddebris.

15.Allowamowertocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.

General Service:

1. Neverrunan engineindoorsor in apoorlyventilatedarea.

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorless

anddeadlygas.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe

bladeandallmovingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe

sparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe engineto prevent

unintendedstarting.

3. Checkthe bladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequent

intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectblade

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

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

listedinthis manual."Useofpartswhichdo notmeetthe

originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadtoimproper

performanceand compromisesafety!"

4. Mowerbladesaresharpandcan cut.Wrapthe bladeor

weargloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.

5. Keepall nuts,bolts,andscrewstightto besurethe

equipmentis insafeworkingcondition.

6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper

operationregularly.

7. Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stopthe engine,discon-

nectthe sparkplugwireand groundagainstthe engine.

Thoroughlyinspectthe mowerforanydamage.Repairthe

damagebeforestartingandoperatingthemower.

8. Neverattemptto makeawheelor cuttingheightadjust-

mentwhilethe engineisrunning.

9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail

shieldaresubjecttowearanddamagewhichcould

exposemovingpartsor allowobjectstobethrown.For

safetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponentsand re-

placeimmediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's

(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedin thismanual."Useofparts

whichdo notmeetthe originalequipmentspecifications

mayleadtoimproperperformanceandcompromise

safety!"

10.Do notchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeed

theengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthemaximumsafe

operatingspeedoftheengine.

11.Maintainor replacesafetylabels,asnecessary.

12.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulations.Improper

disposaloffluidsandmaterialscan harmthe environment.

Practices

WARNING

Thissymbolpoints

outimportantsafety

instructionswhich, if

notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

safetyand/orproperty

ofyourselfandothers.

Readandfollowall

instructionsinthis

manualbeforeat-

temptingtooperate

this machine.Failure

to complywith these

instructionsmayresult

in personalinjury.When

youseethis symbol.

HEED ITS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use

ofthis powermachine

to personswho read,

understand

andfollow the warnings

and instructions

in this manual

andon the machine.

Itissuggestedthatthismanualbereadinitsentiretybeforeattemptingtoassembleoroperate.

Keepthismanualinasafeplaceforfuturereferenceandfororderingreplacementparts.

NOTE:Locknutscannotbethreadedontoaboltbyhand,awrenchisrequiredforassembly.This

typeofnutisusedwherevibrationsoccur.

S'tu" and Removethe lawn mowerand all parts fromthe carton. Make certainallparts and literaturehave

been removedfromthecarton beforethe carton isdiscarded.

lustments" Referto "Hardware Pack",Figure1,for hardwareidentification.

NOTE: Referenceto right, left,frontand rearof the lawn moweris in relation tothe operating

position.

Disconnectand

groundthe spark

plugwire as instruct,

ed in the separate

engine manual i

IMPORTANT

This unit is shipped

WITHOUT GASOLINE

or OIL. After assem-

bly, service engine

with gasolineand

oil as instructedin

the separate engine

manual packedwith

your unit.

_ ATTACHING THE LOWER HANDLE

_ /,_:::_::;_ Shoulder Scr.

_L[,,,,j.2"-4--.438x .160:5/16-18

(738-04033)

Hex Flange

Hex Bolt Locknut

5/16-18 x .75 5/16-18

(710-3008) (712-3004A)

B_ ATTACHING THE UPPER HANDLE

_=_ _ I_ _ Flanged Locknut_--------1_4-- 5/t6-18

"_--_ (712-04063)

_ _ _ _4--Lockwasher

_'-_ _ 5/16" ID

_ 4-- Carriage Bolt (736-0119)

(710-0262)

c_CJATTACHING THE STARTER ROPE

_G _ Flanged Locknut

_ 1/4-20

uide _ (712-04064)

X,,,,_,/4- (7"10-1205)

ATTACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR

(_ (_ Carriage Belt _ )/_(_)

I#_ 4-- 1/4-20 x 1.0

(710-0932) Flat Washer

(736-0t73)

@@ Hex Locknut

4-- 1/4-20

(712-0324)

iNSTALLATiON OF WHEELS

_Axme Bolts

(738-o533)

Ng Ng

_ _- 3/8-16

_ (712-04063)

@ @

Cupped Washer .375 ID x

.87 OD x .063 (736-0t05)

@@@@

Cupped Washer .39 ID

x 1.13 OD (736-0331)

F_ SECURING

THE CABLE

_-- Cable Tie

(726-0240)

Figure 1 - Hardware Pack

Tools Required

• AdjustableWrench • 9/16"Wrench

• 7/16"Wrench • 5/8" Wrench

• 1/2"Wrench • 3/4"Wrench

_÷:_::::7:!: ::::::::!:"_:'_

Attaching Lower Handle

(Hardware A)

= Raisethe rear of the deck and placeit ona

blocksecurely.

* Placethe lowerhandle overthe deck aligning

the lowertwo holes inthe handlewith the FlangeNut

correspondingholes onthe deck. See Figure

Attachthe lower handletothe deck with

shoulderscrewsin the upper holeand hex

screwsin the lowerhole as shownin Figure

2, securebothwith hexflange Iocknuts.

Tightensecurely.

Attaching Upper Handle

(Hardware B)

• Placethe upperhandle in positionoverthe

lowerhandle.The blade controlmust beon

the upperside of thehandle.

= Securethe upper handletothe lowerhandle

usingthecarriage bolts, Iockwashersand

hexnuts, see Figure3. Makesure that the

carriagebolt headsgo onthe outsideofthe

handle.

Attaching the Chute Deflector

(Hardware D)

Thechute deflector providedisa safety device.

Do not operatethe mower unlessthe chute

deflectorhas been properlyinstalled.

• Placethe chute deflectorin positiononthe

deck,aligning holes.See Figure4.

• Insertthecarriage boltsfrom the underside

of thedeck up throughthe chute deflector.

Secure each boltwith a flat washerand

Iocknut.

• Makecertain all nuts and boltsare tightened

securely.

Figure 2

FlangeLock Nut

Carriage

Bolt

LockWasher

Figure 3

FlangeLock Nut

Carriag

Figure 4

WARNING

runyour

lawn mower without

chute deflector or

an approved grass

catcher inplace;The

deflector will deflect

a projectile thrown

MPORTANT

Th sunitsh pped

WITHOUT GASOLINE

:oro LAfterassem:

bly, service engine

with gasoline

oil as instructedin

separateengine

manual packed with

yourunit:

Adjustments

WARNING

The cable must be

routed propedyto

avoid contact with

all sharp edges and

hotsurfaces. Such

contacts damage the

cable and render the

controlsinoperative.

iMPORTANT

The blade control

handle is a safety

device. Never at-

tempt to bypass its

operations.

Attaching the

Blade Control Handle

NOTE: If the bladecontrolhandlegot displaced

eitherduring shippingor during assemblyof

other two handles, reassembleit now.Ifthe

bladecontrol handleisfirmly secured in place,

you may proceedto the nextassembly.

,, Toreattachthe bladecontrol handleto the

upper handle,first identify theproper holes

in the upper handle.This can be doneby

placingthe blade controlhandleflat against

the upperhandle. Theends of the blade

controlhandle willapproximatethe hole

positions.

• insertthe curved end of theblade control

handleintothe right hole.See Figure5.

,, Squeezethehandle in, andinsertthe

straight end ofthe bladecontrol handleinto

the lefthole ofthe upper handle.

,, Squeezethe bladecontrol handleagainst

the upperhandleto checkfor properassem-

bly.

NOTE: The hole in the blade controlhandle

must beon the leftside andthecontrol handle

must touchthe upper handlewhen squeezed.

Attaching Blade-Brake Cable

• Makecertain the blade controlhandleison

thetop ofthe upper handle.

• The brakecable is attachedto theengine,

and hasa "Z"fitting on the loose end. Route

the brakecable underthe lowerhandle.

Snapthe plasticfitting intothe hole onthe

insideof the upperhandle as shown in

Figure6.

• Hookthe "Z" end ofthe brakecable intothe

holein the bladecontrol handlefrom the

outsideto the insideas shownin Figure6,

inset.

• Brakecable must beassembledas shown

for proper blade brakeoperation.

• Thecable must be routedproperlyto avoid

contactwith all sharpedges and hot sur-

faces. Such contactsdamagethe cable and

renderthecontrols inoperative.

Straight End

CurvedEnd

Figure 5

Figure 6

Securing Brake Cable

(Hardware F)

, Securethe cable to the lowerlefthandle

nearthe baseof the unitwith a cabletie

fromthe hardwarepack.Trimoff extra length

of thecable tie. See Figure7.

Attaching Wheels

(Hardware E)

NOTE: The holesprovidethreecutting heights

for your mower.Usethe same holelocationfor

allfour wheelswhen assembling.Forexample,

ifyou desirethe lowestcutting position,as-

sembleeach wheelat the highesthole on the

deck.

• Block themowersecurely.

• Placeaxle boltthrough the wheelwith the

hub side ofthe wheelfacing thedeck. See

Figure8.

• Placethe small cupped washeronthe axle

boltwith the cupped side towardsthe deck.

See Figure8.

• Securethe wheelto the deckwith one larger

cupped washeron the insideof the deck

(cuppedside againstthe deck) andthe hex

nut.

Tightenaxle bolt untilcupped washers

flatten.Assembledthe other wheels in the

same manner.

Removeblocksandputthemoweron

ground.

Attaching Starter Rope

(Hardware C)

= Thestarter rope isattachedto the engine.

Additionalropemay bewound aroundthe

starterhandle. Ifso, unwindthe rope from

the handle.

Withthe spark plugwire disconnectedand

grounded,depressthe bladecontrolhandle

and pull the ropeoutof the engine.

Placethe ropeguide aroundthe starter

handle,so the opening in the rope guide is

towardthe front of themower. Insertthe rope

guide intothe rightside ofthe handle, and

securewith hex Iocknut.See Figure9.

CableTie

Figure 7

CrownedSide(_iUdPeped

Flange

Large Locknut

cupped

washer I

AxleBolt

Figure 8

_,_Flange

Lock Nut

d,j

EyeBolt

Figure 9

NOTE: Ifthe starter

rope becomesdiscon-

nectedfrom rope guide

on handle,disconnect

and ground the spark

plugwire. Depress

the bladecontrol

handleand pullthe

starter ropeout from

engineslowly. Slip

the starterrope into

the ropeguide bolton

handle.

Know Your Lawn Mower

Blade Control Handle

WARNING

Read, understand,

and follow all instruc'

tlons and warnings

on the machine and

in this manual before

operating'

This blade control

mechanism

safetydevice: Never

attempttobypass

operations:

Use extreme care

when handling

gasoline:Gasoline is

extremely flammable

and the vaporsare

explosive: Never fuel

the machine indoors

or whilethe engin

is hotor running.

Extinguish cigarettes,

cigars, pipes and

other sources of

Brake Cable

Recoil Starter

Starter Rope

Lower Handle

Chute

Figure 10

Blade Control Handle

The bladecontrolhandle is locatedon the

upper handleof themower.See Figure10.

The bladecontrolhandle must bedepressed

in order to operatethe unit. Releasethe blade

controlhandle to stopthe engineand blade.

Recoil Starter

The recoilstarter isattachedto the right upper

handle Standbehindthe unitand pull the recoil

starter ropetostart the unit

Before Starting

1 Service theenginewith gasoline and oilas

instructedinthe separateengine manual

2 Attachspark plugwire tospark plug If unit

is equippedwith a rubber bootoverthe end

of thespark plugwire.makecertain the

metal looponthe end of thespark plugwire

(insidethe rubberboot) isfastenedsecurely

overthe metaltip on the spark plug

To Start Engine

1. If your unitisequippedwith a primer,prime

engineas instructedinthe separate engine

manual packedwith your unit.

2. Standingbehind the unit, depressthe blade

controlhandle and hold itagainstthe upper

handleas shownin Figure11.

3. Graspthe starterhandle as shown and pull

slowlyuntil resistanceis felt,then pull rapidly

tostart engine and avoid kickback. Returnit

slowlyto the rope guide.

ToStop Engine

1 Releasethe bladecontrol handleto stop the

engineand blade.

_ WARNING" The blade continues

to rotate for a few seconds after

the engine isshut off.

2. Disconnectand groundthe spark plugwire as

instructedin the separateengine manualto

preventaccidental starting while equipmentis

unattended.

Upper Handle

BladeControl Handl,

_ecoilStarter

Figure 11

Using Your Lawn Mower

Be surethe lawnisclear of stones,sticks, wire,

orother objects which coulddamagethe lawn

moweror the engine.Such objects could be

accidentlythrownby the mower in anydirection

and cause seriouspersonalinjury to the opera-

tor and others.

Operating Tips

1. For bestresults,do not cutwet grass.

2. Newgrass,thick grass,or wet grass may

requirea narrowercut.

3. For a healthierlawn,never cut off morethan

one-thirdofthe total length ofthe grass.

4. Yourlawnshould be cut inthe fall as long as

there is growth.

5. Adjustgroundspeed accordingto thecondi-

tion of thelawn.

Cutting Height Adjustment

Adjustmentmay be made by removingand

movingaxlebolts to desiredposition.Cutting

heightswill be raisedas axle boltsare moved

to a lowerhole and loweredas axle boltsare

movedto a higher hole inthe deckAll axle bolts

must beassembledso that the cupped side of

the washersare againstthe deck.

WARNING: ifyou strike a foreign

object, stop the engine. Remove

wire from the spark plug, thor-

oughly inspect the mower for any

damage, and repair the damage

before restarting and operating

the mower. Extensive vibration

of the mower during operation is

an indicationof damage. The unit

should be promptly inspected

and repaired.

Operating

Your LaWn

WARNING

The operation of any

lawn mower can result

inforeign objects

being thrown into

the eyes,which can

damage your eyes

severely. Always wear

safety glasses while

operating the mower,

or wNle performing

any adjustments or

repairs on it.

Besure no one other

than the operator is

standing near the lawn

mower while starting

engine or operating

mower. Never run

engine indoorsor

in enclosed, poorly

ventilated areas. En-

gine exhaust contains

carbon monoxide, an

odorless and deadly

gas. Keep hands, feet,

hair and looseclothing

away from any moving

parts on engine and

lawnmower.

WARNING

Always stop engine,

disconnectspark

plug, and ground

against engine before

cleaning, lubricating

ordoingany,indof

maintenance on your

machine:

wedonot

recommend the

useof pressure

washers or garden

hose to clean your

unit:These may

causedamageto

the bearings or

engine:The useof

water willresult in

shortenedlife and

reduce serviceability:

X X X X X X X X X X X X X i

Lubricate these

points before

reassembly.

Figure 12

General Recommendations

Alwaysobserve safety ruleswhen perform-

ing anymaintenance.

Thewarranty onthis lawnmowerdoes not

cover itemsthat havebeensubjected to

operatorabuseor negligence.To receivefull

valuefromwarranty,operatormust maintain

the lawnmower as instructedhere.

3. Changingof engine-governedspeed will void

enginewarranty.

4. All adjustmentsshould becheckedat least

once each season.

5. Periodicallycheck allfastenersand make

surethese are tight.

Lubrication

1. Lubricatethe pivotpoints on the blade

controlhandle at leastonce a season with

light oil.Theblade controlmust operate

freely inboth directions.See Figure 12.

2. Lubricatethe surface of the axle boltand the

innersurface of thewheelwith light automo-

tive oil.

Followthe accompanyingenginemanualfor

lubricationschedule and instruction.

Engine

1. Referto the separateengine manual for

enginemaintenanceinstructions.

2. Maintain engine oilas instructed inthe

separateenginemanual packedwith your

unit. Readand follow instructionscarefully.

Under normalconditions service aircleaner

as instructedin the separateengine manual

packedwith your unit. Clean everyfew

hours underextremelydustyconditions. Poor

engineperformanceand floodingusuallyindi-

catesthat the air cleanershould beserviced.

Thespark plugshould becleaned and thegap

resetonce a season. Spark plug replacement

is recommendedat thestart of each mowing

season;check engine manualfor correct plug

type andgap specifications.

NOTE: Thisspark ignitionsystem meetsall

requirementsof the Canadian Interference-Caus-

ing EquipmentRegulations.

5. Cleanthe engineregularlywith a cloth or

brush. Keepthe cooling system (blowerhous-

ing area)clean to permitproper aircirculation

which is essentialto engineperformanceand

life. Becertain to removeallgrass,dirt and

combustibledebrisfrom mufflerarea.

Deck

The undersideof the mowerdeck shouldbe

cleanedafter each useto preventa buildupof

grassclippings, leaves,dirt or other matter.If this

debris isallowedto accumulate,it will inviterust

and corrosion,and may preventproper mulching.

The deckmay be cleanedby tiltingthe mower

and scrapingclean with a suitabletool (make

certainthe spark plugwire is disconnected).

Blade Care

_ ARNING: When removing the

cutting blade for sharpening or

replacement, protect your hands

with a pair of heavy glovesor use

a heavy rag to hold the blade.

Periodicallyinspectthe blade adapterfor cracks,

especiallyifyoustrike a foreignobject. Replace

whennecessary.Followthe steps belowfor

bladeservice:

1. Disconnectspark plugwirefrom spark plug.

2. Tip moweras specified in separateengine

manual. If itdoes not specify turn moweron

itsside makingsure that theair filter and the

carburetorare up.

3. Removethe bolt and the blade bell support

which holdthe bladeand the bladeadapter to

theenginecrankshaft. See Figure13.

4. Removebladeand adapterfrom the crank=

shaft.

"_ BladeMountingTorque

Figure 13

5. The blade maybe resharpenedby removing

it and eithergrindingor filing the cutting edge

keepingas closeto the originalbevelas

possible. Donot attemptto sharpenthe blade

while it isstill on the mower.

6. It isextremely important that each cutting

edge receivesanequal amountof grindingto

preventan unbalancedblade.

NOTE: Improperblade balancewill resultin

excessivevibrationcausing eventualdamageto

theengineand mower. Be sureto carefully bal-

ance blade aftersharpening.Possibledamage

resultingfrom blade unbalancecondition isnot

the responsibilityofthe manufacturer.

NOTE:Alwaysremovebladefromtheadapterfortesting

balance.

7. The bladecan betested for balanceby

balancing iton a round shaft screwdriver.

Removemetalfrom the heavyside untilit

balancesevenly.

8. Before reassemblingthe bladeand the blade

adaptertothe unit,lubricatethe engine

crankshaftand the innersurface ofthe blade

adapterwith lightoil.

9. Installthe bladeadapter onthe crankshaft

with the "star" awayfrom the engine.See Fig-

ure 13.Placethe bladewith theside marked

"bottom" (orwith partnumber)facing away

fromthe adapter.Align theblade bell support

overthe bladewith the tabsinthe holesof

the bladeand insertthe hexbolt.

10.Tightenthe hex boltto the torque listed

below:

CenterBolt 450 in.lb. min., 600 in.lb,max.

To insuresafe operationof your unit,ALL nuts

andbolts must bechecked periodicallyfor

correct tightness.

Off-Season Storage

The followingsteps should be takento prepare

your lawn mowerfor storage.

1. Cleanand lubricatemower thoroughlyas

describedin the lubricationinstructions.

2. We donot recommendthe useof a pressure

washeror gardenhose to cleanyour unit.

3. Referto engine manualfor correct engine

storage instructions.

4. Coatmower'scutting blade with chassis

greaseto preventrusting.

5. Store mowerin a dry,clean area. Do not

store nexttocorrosive materials,suchas

fertilizer.

NOTE: Whenstoringanytype of powerequip-

mentina poorlyventilatedor metal storage

shed, care shouldbe takento rust-proofthe

equipment.Usinga lightoil or silicone,coat the

equipment,especially cablesand all moving

partsof your lawnmower beforestorage.

WARNING

When removing

the cutting blade

for sharpeningor

replacement, protect

your hands with a

pair of heavy gloves

or use a heavy ragto

hold the blade,

An unbalanced blade

will causeexcessive

vibration when rotat-

ingat highspeeds; It

may causedamage

to mower, and could

break causing per,

sonal injury,

Shooting

For repairs beyond

theminor adjust-

ments listed here;

contactanautho;ized

service dealer.

Problem Cause Remedy

Enginefailstosta--------------%t 1. Bladecontrolhandle disengaged. 1. Engagebl-adecontrolhandle. --

2. Sparkplugwiredisconnected. 2. Connectwiretosparkplug.

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

4. Enginenotprimed. 4. Refertotheenginemanual.

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

6. Blockedfuelline. 6. Cleanfuelline.

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

i . pnme.

Enginerunserratic 1. Sparkplugwireloose. 1. Connectandtightenspark

plugwire.

2. Blockedfuellineor stalefuel. 2. Cleanfuelline;filltankwithclean,fresh

gasoline.

3. Gascapventplugged. 3. Clearvent.

4. Wateror dirtinfuelsystem. 4. Drainfueltankandcarburetor.Refillwith

freshfuel.

5. Dirtyaircleaner. 5. Refertotheenginemanual.

6. Carburetoroutof adjustment. 6. Refertotheenginemanual.

Engineoverheats 1. Engineoil levellow, 1, Fillcrankcasewith properoil.

2. A rf owrestrcted, 2. Removeblowerhousingandclean.

3, Carburetornotadjustedproperly. . 3. Refertotheenginemanual.

Occasionalskip 1. Sparkpluggaptooclose. 1. Adjustgapto .030"Refertoengine

(hesitates)at highspeed manual.

2. Carburetoridlemixtureadjustment 2. Refertoenginemanual.

improperlyset.

Idlespoorly 1. Sparkplugfouled faultyor gaptoo 1, Resetgapto .030"orreplacesparkplug.

wide. Refertoenginemanual.

2. Carburetorimproperlyadjusted. 2. Refertoenginemanual.

' 3, Dirtyaircleaner. ' 3. Refertoenginemanual.

Excessivevibration 1, CuttingBladelooseor unbalanced, 1, Tightenbladeandadapter,Balanceblade

2. Bentcuttingblade. 2. Replaceblade.

Unevencut 1. Wheelsnotpositionedcorrectly. 1. Placeallfourwheelsinsameheight

2 Du bade position.

I " " 2. _h_arp_lnor replaceblade.

MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR

ThelimitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenbyMTDLLCwith respecttonewmerchandisepurchasedandusedin theUnitedStatesand/orits territories

and possessions,and byMTDProductsLimitedwithrespecttonewmerchandisepurchasedandusedin Canadaand/oritsterritoriesandpossessions

(eitherentityrespectively,"MTD").

MTDwarrantsthis product(excludingitsnormalwearpartsasdescribedbelow)againstdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipfora periodoftwo(2)

yearscommencingonthedateof originalpurchaseandwill,atits option,repairor replace,freeofcharge,anypartfoundtobedefectivein materials

or workmanship.Thislimitedwarrantyshallonlyapplyifthis producthasbeenoperatedandmaintainedinaccordancewiththeOperator'sManual

furnishedwiththeproduct,andhasnotbeensubjecttomisuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,accident,impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,

theft,fire,water,or damagebecauseofotherperilornaturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromtheinstallationor useofanypart,accessoryor attachment

notapprovedbyMTDforusewiththeproduct(s)coveredbythis manualwillvoidyourwarrantyastoanyresultingdamage.

Normalwearpartsarewarrantedtobefreefromdefectsin materialandworkmanshipforaperiodofthirty(30) daysfromthedateofpurchase.Normal

wearpartsinclude,butarenotlimitedtoitemssuchas:batteries,belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,snowthrowerskid

shoes,frictionwheels,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.

HOWTOOBTAINSERVICE:Warrantyserviceisavailable,WITHPROOFOFPURCHASE,throughyourlocalauthorizedservicedealer.Tolocatethe

dealerinyourarea;

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

1-330-220-4683or logon toourWebsiteatwww.mtdproducts.com.

In Canada: ContactMTDProductsLimited,Kitchener,ONN2G4J1,orcall 1-800-668-1238or logon toourWebsiteatwww.mtdcanada.com.

Thislimitedwarrantydoesnotprovidecoverageinthefollowingcases:

a. Theengineorcomponentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Referto applicablemanufacturer'swarrantyfor

termsandconditions.

b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateone-yearwarranty.

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

normaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishdue touseor exposure.

d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservicedealer.

e. MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor exportedoutsideoftheUnitedStatesand/orCanada,andtheirrespectivepossessionsand

territories,exceptthosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsofexportdistribution.

f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts.

g. Transportationchargesand servicecalls.

h. If Productsare usedcommercially.(MTDmayseparatelyoffer LimitedCommercialWarrantiesoncertainselectproducts.Askyourdealeror retailer

fordetailsor contactMTDServiceformoreinformation.)

No impliedwarranty, includinganyimpliedwarrantyof merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose,appliesafter the applicable period

of expresswritten warranty above asto the partsasidentified.Noother expresswarranty,whetherwritten or oral, exceptas mentioned

above, givenbyany person or entity,includinga dealer or retailer, withrespect to any product, shallbind MTD.Duringthe period of the

warranty, the exclusive remedyisrepairor replacementof the productassetforth above.

Theprovisionsas setforth inthis warrantyprovidethe soleand exclusive remedy arising from thesale. MTDshallnot be liablefor incidental

or consequential lossor damageincluding,without limitation,expensesincurredfor substituteor replacementlawncareservicesor for

rentalexpensesto temporarily replacea warranted product.

Somejurisdictionsdo notallowtheexclusionorlimitationof incidentalorconsequentialdamages,or limitationson howlongan impliedwarrantylasts,

sotheaboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Innoeventshallrecoveryofanykindbegreaterthantheamountofthepurchasepriceoftheproductsold.Alterationof safetyfeatures of the

productshallvoid this warranty. Youassumetheriskandliabilityfor loss,damage,or injurytoyouandyourpropertyand/ortoothersandtheir

propertyarisingoutofthemisuseor inabilitytousetheproduct.

Thislimitedwarrantyshallnotextendto anyoneotherthantheoriginalpurchaseror tothepersonforwhomitwaspurchasedasa gift.

NOWLOCALLAWSRELATETOTHISWARRANTY:Thislimitedwarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightsthatvary

in differentjurisdictions.

IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofofPurchasetoobtainwarrantycoverage.

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

MTDProducts Ltd., P.O.BOX1386,KITCHENER,ONN2G4J1; Phone: 1-800-668-1238

'_\\\

REF PART

NO. NO.

N° DE N° DE

REF PIECE

1 710-0654A

2 782-0048

3 749-04037

4 749-1092A

5 747-1161A

6 731-0872B

7 17098

8 710-1044

9 736-0524B

10 748-0376C

11 742-0640

12 731-0064

13 710-0932

14 736-0173

15 712-04064

16 710-3008

17 712-04063

18 710-1205

19 710-0262

20 736-0119

21 712-0324

22 734-1779

23 738-0533

24 736-0105

25 712-04065

26 726-0240

27 746-0946

28 736-0331

29 738-04033

30 753-0588

DESCRiPTiON

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

20" Deck

Lower Handle

Upper Handle

Blade Control Handle

Rear Flap

Hinge Clip

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

Blade Bell Support

Blade Adapter

Blade, Centre Star, 20"

Fixed Side Chute

Carriage Bolt 1/4-20 x 1.00" Lg.

Flat Washer .28 ID x .74 OD x .063

Flanged Lock Nut 1/4-20 Gr. F Nylon

Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x .75" Lg. Gr. 5

Flanged Lock Nut 5/16-18 Gr. F Nylon

Rope Guide Bolt

Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.50 Gr. 2

L-Wash 5/16 ID

Hex L-Nut 1/4-20

Front Wheel Ass'y 7 x 1.5 Diamond

Shoulder Screw .498" DIA. x 1.64

Cupped Washer .375 ID x

.870 OD x .063

Flanged Lock Nut 3/8-16 Gr. F Nylon

Cable Tie

Control Cable 48.25" Lg. (Tec)

Cupped Washer .39 ID x 1,12 OD

Shoulder Screw, 3/8-16 x .428

Blade Adapter Kit

DESCRIPTION

Vis autotaraudee 3/8-16 x 0,88

Plateau de coupe 20 po

Guidon inferieur

Guidon superieur

Poignee de commande de la lame

Abattant de protection arriere

Attache

Vis & t6te hex. 3/8-24 x 1,5 po de Ig (Qual. 8)

Support de lame

Adaptateu r de lame

Lame, centre etoile, 20 po.

Defiecteu r

Boulon ordinaire 1/4-20 x 1,00

Rondelle plate 0,28 DI x 0,74 DE x 0,063

12crou &embase 1/4-20 Qual. F nylon

Boulon hex. 5/16-18 x 0,75 po de Ig. Qual. 5

Ecrou b,embase 5/16-18 Qual. F nylon

Boulon de guidage de cordon

Boulon ordinaire 5/16-18 x 1,50 Qual. 2

Rondelle frein 5/16 DI

Ecrou &embase 1/4-20

Ensemble de roue avant 7 x 1,50 Diamant

Vis epaul6e 0,498 DIA x 1,64

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

Ecrou &embase 3/8-16 Qual. F nylon

Attache-c&ble

C&ble de la commande 48,25 po de Ig. (Tec)

Rondelle creuse 0,39 DI x 1,12 DE

Vis epaul6e 3/8-16 x 0,498 DIA

Kit - Adaptateur de lame

11A-020

10.20.05

For parts and/or

accessories refer to

customer support on

page 2.

Adressez-vousau

<<Serviceapr_s-vente>_

la page 2 pour ce qui

concerne les pibces

etlou accessoires.

GARANTIE DU FABRICANT

La garantielimiteequiestenonceeci-dessousestofferteparMTDLLCpourtouteslesmarchandisesneuvesacheteesetutiliseesauxl_tats-Unis,

dansses possessionsetterritoires,et parMTDProductsLimited,pourtouteslesmarchandisesacheteesetutiliseesauCanadaet/ou sesterritoires

(runeou rautreentiterespectivementappelee,, MTD_,).

,, MTD_ garantitqueceproduit(&rexceptiondespieces&usurenormaleenumereesci-dessous)estexemptde toutvice dematiereetdefabrica-

tionpourunedureededeux(2)ans&compterde ladatede rachatinitialets'engage&r@arerou&remplacer,gratuitementet&sonchoix,toute

piecequis'averedefectueuseen raisond'unvicede matiereoude fabrication.Cettegarantielimiteen'estapplicablequesice produita eteutilise

etentretenuconformementauxinstructionsdelanoticed'utilisationquiraccompagne.Deplus,leproduitnedolt pasavoirfaitrobjetd'unemploi

incorrectou abusif,d'uneutilisation&desfinscommerciales,d'unenegligence,d'unaccident,d'unentretienincorrect,d'unemodification,d'un

actedevandalisme,d'unvol,d'unincendie,d'uneinondationoude toutautredeg&tcausepartoutincidentou desastrenaturel.Lesdeg&tscauses

parrinstallationou rutilisationd'unepiece,d'unaccessoireoud'unequipementannexe,dontremploiavecle produitfaisantrobjetde lanotice

d'utilisationn'estpashomologuepar MTD,rendrontlagarantienulleet nonavenue.

Lespiecesoucomposants&usurenormalesontgarantisexemptsdetoutvicede matiereetdefabricationpouruneperiodede30jours&compter

deladated'achat.Lespiecesetcomposants&usurenormalecomprennent,sanss'ylimiter,lesbatteries,courroies,lames,adaptateursdelame,

sacs&herbe,rouesduplateaudecoupe,sieges,patinsdesouffieuses,rouesdefrottement,lamesde raclage,lecaoutchoucde latariereet pneus.

POURFAIREHONORERLA GARANTIE: PresentezUNEPREUVED'ACHAT&la stationtechniqueagreeede votreIocalit&PourIocaliserune

stationtechniqueagreeeou un concessionnairedansvotreregion:

Aux Ctats-Unis: Consultezles PagesJaunesou adressez-vousa.MTDLLC,EO.Box361131,Cleveland,Ohio44136-0019ouappelezle 1-800-

800-7310ou le 1-330-220-4683.Vouspouvezaussivisiternotresitewebau www.mtdproducts.com

Au Canada:Adressez-vous&MTDProductsLimited,Kitchener,Ontario,N2G4J1ouappelezle 1-800-668-1238ouvisiteznotresitewebauwww.

mtdcanada.com

Cettegarantielimiteenecouvrepas:

a. Le moteurousescomposants.Cesarticlespeuvent_trecouvertspar unegarantiesepareedu fabricant.Consultezlagarantiedufabricantquant

auxconditions.

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c. Lesarticlesd'entretiencouranttelsqueleslubrifiants,filtres,aiguisagesde lameetrevisions,lesreglagesdefrein,de rembrayageoudu plateau

decoupeet ladeteriorationnormalede lafinitiondufait derutilisationde lamachineoudesonexpositionauxintemperies.

d. L'entretienoulesreparationseffectuesparquiconqueautrequ'unestationtechniqueagreee.

e. MTDnegarantitpaslesproduitsvendusouexporteshorsdesI_tats-Uniset/ou duCanada,deleurspossessionsetterritoiresrespectifs,saufsi

cesproduitsontetevendusparrintermediairedesservicesd'exportationdeMTD.

f. Lespiecesde rechangesiellesnesontpasdespiecesMTDauthentiques.

g. Lesfraisde transportdesmachineset dedeplacementdestechniciens.

h. Lesproduitsutilisesdansun butcommercial.(Certainsproduitspeuvent_treaccompagnesd'unegarantielimiteeMTDsepareepourusage

commercial.Renseignez-vousaupresduconcessionnaireoudetaillantpourplusdedetailsou adressez-vousdirectementauserviceapres-vente

de MTD.)

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aux pi_ces identifi_esci-dessus apr_s lap_riode de vigueur de lagarantie_crite expresse.Aucune autre garantieexpresse, qu'elle soit

verbale ou_crite, &rexception desstipulations ci-dessus, offerte partoute personneou entit_ (y compris unconcessionnaire/reven-

aleut),pourtout produit,n'engageMTD.Pendantlap_riodedegarantie, lar_paration oule remplacementdu produit ci-dessus constitue

lerecoursexclusif _ ladispositiondu client.

Losstipulations _nonc_es danscette garantie offrentle soul recours a la suite de lavente. MTDne pout_tretenue responsable pour

toute perteou tout dommage accessoire ou immat_rielcomprenant, sans s'y limiter,los frais de remplacement ou de substitution des

services d'entretien despelousesou lesfrais de locationpourremplacer temporairement unarticle sous garantie.

Certainesjuridictionsne permettentpasrinclusionoula restrictiondesdommagesaccessoiresou immaterielsou unelimite&ladureede lagarantie

tacite.Parconsequent,lesexclusionsci-dessuspeuventnepass'appliquerdansvotresituation.

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Pour toute

r6paration autre

que les ajustements

mineurs 6num6r6

ici, adressez-vous

la station technique

agreee.

Problbme Solution

Lemoteur ne • 1. Lapoign_edecommandede la lamen'est 1. Embrayezla poign_edecommandede

d_marre pas. pasembray_e, la lame.

2. Fil dela bougied6branch& 2. Branchezlefil & labougie.

3. Ler_servoirestvideou I'essenceest 3. Faitesle pleinavecuneessencepropre

Lemoteur tourne 1. Filde la bougiedesserr& 1. Branchezetserrezlefil de labougie.

irreguli&ement. 2. Lacanalisation de carburant est 2. Nettoyezlacanalisation.Faitesleplein

bouch_eou I'essenceest eventee, avecuneessencepropreetfraiche.

3. [_'eventducapuchon du reservoirest 3. DebouchezI'event.

bouch&

4. De reau ou unesalete estpresente darts 4. Videzle reservoira.carburant.Faites

le systeme, le pleinavecuneessencefrafche.

5. Lefiltre &air est sale. 5. Consultezlanoticed'utilisationdu

moteur.

6. Lecarburateur est mal regle. 6. Consultezlanoticed'utilisationdu

moteur.

Le moteursurchauffe. 1. Niveaud'huiletrophas. 1. Faitesle pleind'huileducarter.

2. Lefiltre _.airestsale. 2. Consultezlanoticed'utilisationdu

I moteur.

3. Lacirculationd'air estg6n6e. 3 D6montezrhabitacleduventilateuret

Lemoteurhesiteparfois&

regimeeleve.

Le moteurtourne

1. [_6cartementdela bougieesttrop petit.

2. Melangeduralentidu carburateurmal

regl6.

1. Labougieest sale,d6fectueuseou

1. ReglezI'ecartementa.0,030po.Con-

sultezla noticed'utilisationdu moteur

2. Consultezlanoticed'utilisationdu

moteur.

1. R_glezI'_cartement&0,030poou

irr_guli&ement. I'ecartementesttropgrand, rempac,ezla bougie.Consultezla

I I noticedutilisationdumoteur.

2. Lecarburateurestrealr_,gl_. 2. Consultezla noticedutilisationdu

Vibrations excessives.

La coupe est irr6guli&e

1. Lalameestdesserreeou realequilibree.

2. Lalameestdeformee.

1. Lesrouesnesont pasbien

positionn_es.

2. Lalameest_mouss6e.

1. SerrezlalameetI'adaptateur.

l_quilibrezla lame.

2. Remplacezlalame.

1. Placezlesquatreroues_,la m_me

2. Aiguisezouremplacezla lame.

PourI'aff_tera nouveau,demontez-lapuismeulez

ou limezlesbordstranchantsenmaintenantI'angle

aussipresque possibledubiseauoriginal.N'essayez

pasd'aiguiserlalameencoreinstalleesurla

tondeuse.

6. IIestessentiel quechaquetranchantsoitaffQte

egalementpournepasavoirunelamedesequilibree.

REMARQUE:Unelamedesequilibreecausedesvibra-

tionsquipeuventendommagerle moteuretla tondeuse.

Assurez-vousde bienreequilibrerla lameapresI'avoir

aiguisee.Lefabricantdela tondeusene peut_tretenu

responsabledesdegAtscausesparlemauvaisequilibre

dela lame.

RErvlARQUE:Demonteztoujoursla lamedeson

adaptateurpourverifiezsonbonequilibre.

7. VouspouvezverifierI'equilibrede lalameen la

pla(;antsuruntournevisAtige ronde.Limezle metal

duc6te leplusIourdjusquacequela lamesoit

parfaitementequilibree.

8. Avantde remonterlalameet sonadaptateursur

la tondeuse,lubrifiezlevilebrequinetla surface

interieurede I'adaptateuravecunehuile legere.

9. PlacezI'adaptateurde lalamesurlevilebrequin,

,,l'etoile,,Aropposedu moteur.VoirlaFigure

13.Placezlalame,le c6tesurlequellamention

,,Bottom,,(oulenumerodepiece)appara_t,A

I'opposede I'adaptateur.Alignezlesupportde lalame

surcelle-cien enfon_;antlespattesdanslestrousde

la lame,puisinserezle boulonhex.

lO.Serrezleboulonhex.aucouplerecommande

ci-dessous:

Couple de montage de la lame

Bouloncentrale450po-lbrain.,600po-lbmax.

WrifiezperiodiquementqueTOUSles ecrousetboulons

dela machinesontbienserres.

Figure 13

Rernisagehors saison

Procedezdela manieresuivantepourpreparervotre

tondeusepourunentreposageprolonge.

Nettoyezetlubrifiezsoigneusementlatondeuseselon

lesinstructionsde lubrification.

L'utilisationd'unnettoyeursouspressionou d'un

boyaud'arrosagepournettoyerlatondeuseest

deconseillee.

3. Consultezla noticed'utilisationdumoteurquantaux

instructionsd'entreposagedu moteur.

4. Enduisezla lamedelatondeused'unegraisse

chassispourI'emp_cherderouiller

5. Entreposezlatondeusedansun endroitsecetpropre.

Nelaremisezpaspresdeproduitscorrosifs,comme

desengraise.

REMARQUE:IIesttresimportantde bienprotegerle

materielcontrelarouilles'ildoit_treentreposedansun

abrimetalliquenonventile.Enduiseztoutelamachine,

enparticulierlescablesettouteslespiecesmobiles,

avecunehuilelegereoude la silicone.

AVERTiSSElViENT

Portez toujours

des gants _pais ou

utilisez unchiffon

_pais pourrnanipuler

la lame en la d_rnon-

rant pourraiguiser ou

la rernplacer.

Si la lame est

desequilibree,

elle fera vibrer la

tondeuse de fagon

excessive, rnais elle

pourraitaussi causer

des dornrnages

la tondeuse ou

rn_rnfe casser

pendant qu'elle

tourne, et causer de

s_rieuses blessures

I utilisateur.

I'herbe sur unsol

sablonneux provoque

rusure de la lame par

abrasion:

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