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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Otraep Or ’s M launa
Push Mower — Model Series A00, A10, A20, B00, B10, & B20
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. 769-06253
(September 10, 2010)
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by MTD. the right to change product specifications, designs and It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance equipment without notice and without incurring obligation. when properly operated and maintained. If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. phone your local authorized MTD service dealer or contact us It inst
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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 Grass Catcher† • One Bottle of Oil • One Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Side Discharge Chute† † If Equipped NOTE: Please be aware that this Operator’s Manual covers both b. While stabilizing mower so it doesn’t move, pivot the low and high wheel models of this mower. While this manual upper handle up as shown in Fig. 3-2. Do not crimp illustrates the low wheel model, the instructions and features
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2. Remove the T-bolts from the handle brackets as shown in Fig. 3-3. C C Figure 3-5 4. The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper Figure 3-3 handle. Loosen the wing knob which secures the rope guide. See Fig. 3-6. 3. Follow the steps below to complete handle assembly: a. Hold blade control against upper handle. a. Pull upward on the handle until holes in lower b. Slowly pull starter rope handle from engine and slip handle (shown in Fig. 3-3 deck cutaway) line up with starter
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b. Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the Side Discharge Chute (If Equipped) frame. See Fig. 3-7. Your mower may be shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side discharge, make sure grass catcher (if equipped) is off of the unit and rear discharge door (if equipped) is closed. 1. On the side of the mower, lift the side mulching plug. See Figure 3-9. Side Mulching Plug 1 2 Figure 3-7 2. Follow steps below to attach grass catcher: a. Lift rear discharge door. b. Place grass catcher
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Handle Pitch (If Equipped) Adjustments For convenience of operation, you may be able to adjust the Cutting Height pitch of the handle as follows: There is a cutting height adjustment lever located above the 1. Remove wing nuts and carriage bolts from handle. See Fig. front and rear right wheel. 3-11. 1. Pull the height adjustment lever towards wheel. 2. Move lever to desired position for a change in cutting height. See Fig. 3-10 and Fig. 3-10A. 2 Lower 1 Higher 3 2 Higher 1 Lower Low Wheel F
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Controls and Features 4 Blade Control Recoil Starter Grass Catcher Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Cutting Height Adjustment Side Discharge Lever Chute Mulch Plug * Model 11A-A24T055 Shown Figure 4-1 Blade Control Mulch Plug (If Equipped) The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. The mulch plug is used for mulching purposes. Instead of Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the collecting the grass clippings in a grass catcher or using the unit. R
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Operation 5 Starting & Stopping Engine Using Grass Catcher (If Equipped) Refer to the Engine Operator’s manual packed with your lawn You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are mower for instructions on starting and stopping the engine. operating the mower. 1. Attach grass catcher following instructions in the Using Your Lawn Mower “Assembly & Set-Up” section. Grass clippings will automatically collect in bag as you run mower. Operate Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sti
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 Maintenance 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 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 fastener
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Service 7 4. Remove blade from the adapter for testing balance. Blade Care Balance the blade on a round shaft screwdriver to check. WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly. sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of grind. Grind each cutting edge equally to keep the blade a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the balanced. blade. Periodically inspect t
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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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Replacement Parts 9 Component Part Number and Description 759-3338 Spark Plug BS-796112S Spark Plug (Briggs & Stratton Model 10T802-0547-B2, 10L802-0547-F2, 10T502-0457-B1, 10L502-0457-F2, 09T502-0792-B1) 951-10292 Spark Plug (MTD) 98079-56846 Spark Plug (NGK BPR6ES) (Honda) 759-3336 Spark Plug (Kohler) BS-298090S† Fuel Filter (Briggs & Stratton) 951-10358
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Component Part Number and Description 951-10300 Fuel Cap Assembly (MTD) 17620-Z0J-800 Fuel Tank Cap (Honda) KH-14-227-04-S Fuel Tank Cap (Kohler) 734-04063A Wheel (Front - 7”, Star Diamond) 734-04562 Wheel (Front - 7” x 1.8”, Bar) 634-04642 Wheel (Front - 7” x 2”, SL:Z) 634-04346‡ Wheel (Front - 7”, Idle: Mag: Cog) 634-04625 Wheel (Rear - 11” x 1.75”) 734-04585 Wheel (Rear - 8”, Star Diamond) 734-04563 Wheel (Rear - 8” x 1.8”, Bar) 634-04347‡
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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
