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Operator’s Manual
22” Rotary Mower
Model Series 080
IMPORTANT: Read safety
rules and instructions carefully
before operating equipment.
P. O. BOX 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 4J1
FORM NO. 772C0726
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
(11/2004)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Content Page Customer Support 2 Adjustments 10 Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Maintenance 11 Slope Gauge 5 Troubleshooting 13 Setting Up 6 Parts List 14 Operating Your Lawn Mower 8 Warranty 16 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new equipment. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locat
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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 mea
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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° DANGER 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 up
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SECTION 3: SETTING UP Spark Plug Wire 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark Spark Plug plug, and ground it against the engine. Wire 2. If engine is equipped with a rubber boot, attach rubber boot to a bolt on the engine to ground. See Figure 1. Spark Bolt Plug Wire Spark Plug Figure 1 Shipping Block The chute deflector on your mower may be held in an upright position by a block for shipping Shipping Block purposes only. This shipping block must be removed and discarded before t
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Starter Rope 1. The starter rope is attached to the engine. Additional rope Starter may be wound around the starter handle. If so, unwind the Handle rope from the handle. Hex 2. With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, Lock Nut depress the blade control handle and pull the rope out of Rope the engine. Guide 3. Place the rope guide around the starter handle, so the opening in the rope guide is toward the front of the mower. Starter Insert the rope guide into the right side of the
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SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Know your lawn mower Blade Control Handle Blade Control Handle The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. See Figure 6. The blade Upper Handle control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit. Release the blade control handle Recoil Starter to stop the engine and blade. WARNING: This blade control Starter Rope mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Cutting Height Adjustment Levers He
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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. • If your unit is equipped with a primer, prime engine as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. • St
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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. To change the height of cut, squeeze adjuster lever toward the wheel, moving up or down to selected height. NOTE: All wheels must be in the same height of cut. Figure 8 Handle Height To lower the handle height, proceed as follows
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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 fasten
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Blade Care and Replacement 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, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. Follow the steps below for blade service: • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. • Tip mower as specified in separate engine manual. If it does not specify turn mower on its side making sur
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SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause 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. Connect and
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “MTD”). MTD warrants this product (excluding its normal wear parts as described below) against defects in material and workmanship for
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