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Operator’s Manual
22” Rotary Mower
Model Series 050
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Content Page Customer Support 2 Making Adjustments 11 Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower 12 Slope Gauge 5 Troubleshooting 14 Assembling Your Lawn Mower 6 Parts List 16 Operating Your Lawn Mower 9 Warranty 20 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start ass
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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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. WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle component
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8. Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will Slope Operation accumulate in the area. Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can 9. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or result in severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extra caution. If running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your safety, use the refueling. slope gauge included as part of this manual to meas
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FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15° SLOPE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15° WARNING 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 serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. Operate RIDING mowers u
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SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER Unpacking Loose Parts Once the carton is opened, you will find several loose parts like the wheels, handles, and chute deflector. A hardware pack is also included in the carton. Make sure to remove all loose parts before discarding the carton. Follow instructions below to attach these loose parts to your mower safely and properly for best performance. Hardware Pack For convenience of assembly, identify the pieces of the hardware pack according to Figure 1
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Attaching Lower Handle Lower 1. Lift the rear of the deck and place it on a block securely. Handle Wing 2. Place the lower handle, with the pointed end face down, Nuts over the handle bracket assemblies and position each handle bracket assembly stud into the bottom hole in the lower handle. 3. Secure with the wing nuts from group 1 of the hardware pack. See Figure 3. Handle Bracket NOTE: Each end of the lower handle must be placed in the Assemblies same relative position. Figure 3 Attaching
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Attaching “Z” Fitting AB 3. Hold the cable end near the left side of the upper handle and hook the “Z” end of the brake cable into the blade control handle from the inside to outside. See Figure 7A. Securing Brake Cable Lower WARNING: The cable must be routed Z Fitting Handle properly to avoid contact with all sharp edges and hot surfaces. Such contacts damage the Cable cable and render the controls inoperative. Tie Figure 7 4. Secure the cable to the lower left handle near the base of t
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SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Know your lawn mower Now that you have set up your lawn mower for Blade Control Handle operation, get acquainted with its controls and features. These are described below and illustrated in Figure 11. This knowledge will allow Upper Handle you to use your new equipment to its fullest potential. Recoil Starter Blade Control Handle The blade control handle is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress the blade control Starter Rope handle to op
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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. 1. Push primer three times. Wait about two A B seconds between each push. In temperature Squeeze these Pull o starter two han
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SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before performing adjustments. Cutting Height Height Adjustment Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to Lever change the cutting height of the mower. 1. Depress the lever towards the wheel and slide the lever assembly to desired position for a change in cutting height. See Figure 13. IMPORTANT: All wheels must be placed in the same relative position. For rough or uneven lawns,
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SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER General Recommendations Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed here. Changing of engine- governed speed will void engine warranty. All adjustments should be checked at least once each season. Periodically check all faste
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Blade Care WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, espe cially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. Follow the steps below for blade service. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are up. 2. Remove the bolt and the blade bell
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SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged. 1. Engage blade control handle. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Blocked fuel line. 4. Clean fuel line. 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Engine flooded 6. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not prime. Engine runs erratic 1. Spark plug wire loose. 1. Conn
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SECTION 8: PARTS LIST FOR SERIES 050 1 2 39 3 4 8 9 6 7 5 6 12 11 13 15 14 17 44 18 16 27 24 21 10 44 23 20 44 19 47 18 46 45 35 28 22 44 36 29 37 34 30 44 31 32 33 16
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Series 050 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 22. 736-0741 Bell Washer.760 ID x 1.25 OD 1. 747-1161A Blade Control Handle 2. 749-1092A Upper Handle 23. 687-02080 Rear Pivot Arm Assembly - RH 3. 720-0279 Wing Nut 687-02079 Rear Pivot Arm Assembly - LH 4. 710-1205 Eye Bolt 24. 734-04082 Rear Wheel 12 x 1.8 5. 710-1174 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.0 27. 736-0270 Bell Washer.265 ID x.75 OD 6. 720-0284 Wing Nut 28. 738-1172 Shoulder Screw 7. 736-0451 Shoulder Washe
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with e. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories. and territories, except those sold through MTD’s authorized channels of export distribution. “MTD”warrants this product against defects in material and f. Replacement parts that are no
