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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Model Series
070
Rotary Mowers
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
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 working order by the operator.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge...................................................................................................... 6 Unpacking Instructions ...................................................................................... 7 Assembling Your Lawn Mower........................................................................... 7 Know Your Lawn Mower ...........
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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: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State o
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19. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a operator. complete stop before removing the grass catcher or 2. Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area. unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to 3. Before and while moving backwards, look behind and rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. down for small children. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until 4. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, you are sure the bl
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6. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect General Service: the spark plug wire and ground against the engine. 1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an the damage before starting and operating the mower. odorless and deadly gas. 7. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain adjustment whil
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FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15° SLOPE USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. 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 f
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SECTION 3: UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Remove Unit From Carton Disconnect Spark Plug Wire Before setting up your lawn mower, disconnect the IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT spark plug wire from the spark plug. Ground it against GASOLINE or OIL in the engine. Be certain to service the engine by attaching the rubber boot to a bolt or the the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the metal clip to the retaining post or the V-slot on the separate engine manual before operating your
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WARNING: The chute retainer, used for Hairpin Clip shipping, must be removed and discarded before operating the mower. Inner Hole Lower Handle Outer Hole Handle Mounting Weld Pin Bracket Chute Deflector Figure 4 NOTE: Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position. If you wish to lower the height of the handle, refer to the Adjustment Section at this time. Chute Retainer Remove the hairpin clips from the outer hole in the weld pins on the handle mounting brackets. Refer F
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SECTION 5: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Blade Control Handle Upper Handle Recoil Starter Wing Knobs Rope Guide Engine Lower Handle Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Chute Deflector Figure 8 Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before It is used when the grass is too high to mulch or when operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in side discharging is preferred. The grass clippings Figure 8 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself produced when using the chute deflector will be w
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SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from Stopping the Engine And Blade the chute area on cutting deck. The operation Release the blade control handle to stop the engine of any lawn mower can result in foreign and blade. objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear WARNING: The blade continues to rotate for safety glasses or eye shields. a few seconds after the engine is shut off. NOTE: For shipping purposes your mo
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SECTION 7: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Always stop the engine, Handle Height Adjustment disconnect the spark plug wire, and ground it against the engine before performing Lower Handle adjustments. Cutting Height Adjustment Notch Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Figure 11 Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position. To lower the handle height, proceed as follows. Remove the starter rope from the rope guide. Remove the cable ties that hold the control cable to the up
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The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap Blade Control Handle reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season; check the engine manual for correct plug type and Lube gap specifications. Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the cooling system on the top of the engine See Engine Manual (blower housing area) clean to permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine performance Engine and life. Be certain to re
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Be sure to install the blade with the side of the Sharpening the Blade blade marked “Bottom” (or with part number) facing When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of the ground when the mower is in the operating grind as a guide. It is extremely important that each position. cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade. An unbalanced blade will Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft. cause excessive vibration when rotating at
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SECTION 10: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start Blade control handle disengaged. Engage blade control handle. Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line. Faulty spark plug. Clean, adjust gap or replace. Engine flooded. Wait a few minutes and crank again. Engine runs erratic Spark plug wire loose. Connect and tighten spark plu
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SECTION 11: PARTS LIST 2 1 4 3 5 6 11 9 7 8 11 12 10 9 13 37 16 31 14 15 35 17 22 18 20 19 21 36 32 23 33 35 21 24 17 30 19 20 25 18 29 38 34 28 23 27 27 22 26 16
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PARTS LIST REF REF NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 746-0554 Control Cable- 40.5” 21 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut, 3/8-16 2 747-0824 Standard Control Lever 22 †† Wheel Assembly (See Wheel Chart) 647-0004 Deluxe Plastic Control Lever 23 738-0102 Shoulder Screw, .498 x 1.445 : 3/8-16 3 710-1270 Oval C-sunk Machine Screw 24 731-1034B Side Discharge Chute 4 749-0705 Upper Handle 25 731-1386D Mulch Plug (If Equipped) 720-0295 Foam Grip (If Equipped) 26 710-1044 Hex Head Cap Screw, 3/8-
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck purchased and used in the United States, its possessions adjustments; and normal deterioration of the exterior and territories. finish due to use or exposure. d.MTD does not extend any warranty for produc
