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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Otraep Or ’s M launa
Push Mower — Model Series 080
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA Form No. 769-04300
(August 21, 2008)
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, MTD LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent phone your local authorized MTD service dealer or contact us performance when properly operated and maintained. directly. MTD’s Customer Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can be found on this page. We want Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipm
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Important Safe Operation Practices 2 WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain v
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12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade 27. When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance contact or thrown object injuries. is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than 13. Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping. could result. Do not hold on to the mow
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3. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent Service intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with Safe Handling Of Gasoline: the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only, 1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable original equipment specifications may lead to i
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Notice Regarding Emissions Spark Arrestor Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal WARNING: This machine is equipped with an EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) internal combustion engine and should not be used are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush may include the following emission control systems: Engine covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s Modification (E
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Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbol Description READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate DANGER — ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in
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8 s ce ti On 2 — i Mp Onat rt s eaf Otiepra On p rcatiecs Fold along dotted line (represents a 15° slope) Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... or a fence post 15° Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serio
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Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Lawn Mower • One Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual • One Bottle of Oil • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Mulching Baffle (If Equipped) Handle Assembly 1. Perform the following sequence for the handle setup: NOTE: This lawn mower is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up the gasoline and oil as instructed in the NOTE: Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher accompanying engine manual BEFORE operating your mower. height posi
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2. If satisfied with the height of the handle, tighten the star knobs 3. Position the recoil starter by following the steps below: at the ends of the lower handle shown in Fig. 3-3. For a. Hold the blade control against the upper handle. convenience of operation, you may adjust the handle b. Slowly pull the starter rope out of the engine. See Fig. height as follows: 3-4. A B D C Figure 3-3 Figure 3-4 NOTE: Each end of the lower handle must be placed in the c. Slip the starter rope into the r
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Mulching Baffle (If Equipped) Adjustments 1. If your mower is equipped with an optional mulching Cutting Height baffle, install it on the right side of the deck. Follow the sequence indicated here. Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the cutting height of the mower. a. Lift up and hold the side-discharge chute deflector and insert the bottom lip of the mulching baffle inside 1. Depress the height adjustment lever towards wheel. the chute opening See Fig. 3-6. 2. Slide the lev
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Controls and Features 4 Blade Control Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Lever (one at each wheel) Figure 4-1 Recoil Starter Blade Control The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop engine and blade. Mulching Baffle (If Equipped) WARNING: This bla
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Operation 5 Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting 2 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 3 loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower. 1. When starting the engine for the first time, push primer (if equipped) five times. For all future starts,
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 4. Follow the accompanying engine manual for lubrication Maintenance schedule and instruction for engine lubrication. General Recommendations Deck Care • Always observe safety rules when performing any Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent maintenance. build-up of grass clippings or other debris. Follow steps below • The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that for this job. have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. T
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Service 7 WARNING: An unbalanced blade will cause Blade Care excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. It WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for may cause damage to mower and could break sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with causing personal injury. a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the 5. Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of blade. the blade adapter with light oil. Slide the blade adapter Periodically inspect the blade adapt
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Troubleshooting 8 Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start 1. Blade control disengaged. 1. Engage blade control. 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 fuel line. 6. Clean fuel line. 7. Engine flooded. 7. Wait a few minutes to
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Notes 9 17
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Model Series 080 5 3 2 4 1 17 7 33 27 35 30 6 28 34 29 A 36 27 8 26 9 31 A 23 22 14 21 15 31 16 14 32 18 18 19 24 15 14 20 16 25 32 10 14 11 12 13 18
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Model Series 080 Ref. Ref. Part Number Description Part Number Description 1. 710-1205 Eye Bolt 19. 738-1172 Shoulder Screw 2. 720-0279 Wing Nut 20. 734-1988 Front Wheel, 7 x 1.8, Bar 21. 710-0599 TT Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 3. 747-1161A Blade Control Handle 22. 736-0270 Bell Washer, .265 ID x .75 OD 4. 749-1092A Upper Handle 5. 746-0957 Control Cable 23. 710-0216 Screw, 3/8-16 x .75 24. 738-1173 Shoulder Screw 6. 749-04037 Lower Handle 25. 734-1987 Rear Wheel, 8 x 1.8, Bar 7. 725-0157 Cable Tie 8. 78
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments, and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/ due to
