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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Reel Mower m Moclels 3000 & 3100
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019
FormNo.769-06424A
(October21,2010)
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ToTheOwner 1 ThankYou Thank you for purchasing an MTD Reel Mower. It was carefully If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, engineered to provide excellent performance when properly phone your local authorized MTD service dealer or contact us 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 equipment. to ensure your complete
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ImportantSafeOperation 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! DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this
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Do Not: Service 1. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you 1. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wear gloves, and use could lose your footing or balance. extra caution when servicing them. 2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. 2. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the 3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause equipment is in safe working condition. slipping. 3. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. Children
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Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Crate Two Mid Handles One Lower Handle One Upper Handle Six Saddle Washers Six Carriage Bolts Six Wing Knobs One Grass Catcher (Model 3100) One Operator's Manual One Product Registration Card MowerSet-Up Attaching the Handle 1. Secure the upper handle to the mid handles with two carriage bolts, two saddle washers and two wing knobs. See Fig. 3-1. Figure 3-2 Figure 3=1 2. Securethe handleassembledin step 1 tothelowerhandlewith four carriage bolts, four saddle washe
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Adjusting the Cutting Height Attaching the GrassCatcher(Model 3100) The cutting height can be adjusted to between approximately I. Expand the grass catcher from its collapsed position by 3/4-inch and 21/2-inches. opening up the hinges found on the inside of its frame. Move the right-hand height adjustment lever outward and 2. Position the grass catcher hooks over the rod on the rear of then position it forward (to lower the cutting height) or the mower. See Fig. 3-5. rearward (to raise the cutti
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Operation 4 UsingYourLawnMower Please observe the following when operating your reel mower. Transportingthe Mower Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects During normal operation, the blade reel will turn anytime the which could damage lawn mower or engine. mower's front wheels are turning. To safely move the mower from one location to another without the blade reel turning, result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, simply pivot the handle over the reel and pus
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Maintenance& Adjustments Maintenance Adjustments GeneralRecommendations Wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing Always observe safety rules when performing any _ ARNING: Mower blades are sharp and can cut. them. Any wheel rotation can cause the blade reel maintenance. to rotate. The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that BladeClearance Adjustment have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain The blade ree
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3. To test for proper adjustment: a. Lean the mower all the way back so that it's resting on the handle. b. Use one hand to slowly rotate the wheel of the mower, causing the blade reel to slowly turn. If the wheel is too difficult to turn, slightly loosen each adjustment screw. While the blade reel is turning, insert a sheet of paper between the blade reel and the cutting bar. See Fig. 5-2. The paper should shear evenly along the entire length of the cutter bar, as if being cut by scissors. If t
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Models15A-3000& 15A3100 @ @ ©
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Models15A-3000& 15A-3100 Part Number Part Number Description Description Ref, I Ref, [ 1 720-04167 24 710-05325 Grip, Handle, 26 x 16x 630 Bolt, M6x20, Gb/T5780 2 749-04811 25 731-08254 Handle, Upper Hub Cap 3 749-04812 26 734-04607 Handle, Middle Wheel, Complete 4 720-04169 27 787-01969 Knob, Orange Bracket, Black 5 749-04813 Handle, Lower (Model 3000) 28 736-04568 Washer, Spacer, Gb/T7244 5 749-04814 29 787-01973 Handle, Lower (Model 3100) Bracket, Support, LH, Black 6 710-05321 30 736-04569 B
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MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer. respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited d. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canadaand/ outside of the United States and/or Canada, and their respectiv
