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Operator’s Manual
20” Rotary Lawn Mower
Model Series
020
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 effe
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge...................................................................................................... 6 Hardware Pack .................................................................................................. 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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discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control handle or 6. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a other safety protective devices in place and working. power mower. Children 14 years old and over should Never operate mower with damaged safety devices. read and understand the operation instructions and Failure to do so, can result in personal injury. safety rules in this manual and should be trained and 14. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do supervised by a
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only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not shield are subject to wear and damage which could meet the original equipment specifications may lead to expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For improper performance and compromise safety!” safety protection, frequently check components and 4. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or replace immediately with original equipment wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. manufacturer’s (O.E.M.)
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SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate the lawn mower safely. 6 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-b
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SECTION 3: HARDWARE PACK Group 2 Group 4 Group 5 Group 1 Group 6 Group 3 SECTION 4: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER NOTE: This operator’s manual covers various models of mowers. Follow only those instructions which pertain Bolt to your unit. Spark Plug Wire To Remove Unit From Carton Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. Remove loose parts, if included with unit. Cut along corners and lay carton down flat. Spark Plug Remo
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Install the hex bolts and flange nuts from group 4 of Route the cable under the lower handle. the hardware pack. Using two 1/2” wrenches, On the opposite end of the cable housing is a snap tighten securely. See Figure 2. fitting. The shaft inside the snap fitting fits in the second hole on the upper handle. Press the snap fitting in place as shown in Figure 4. Make sure that the blade control handle is on top of the upper handle. Attaching Blade Control Handle Lower Handle NOTE: I
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Block the mower securely. Using hardware from group 1 of the hardware pack, place axle bolt through the wheel with the hub side of the wheel facing the deck. See Figure 8. Place the small bell washer on the axle bolt with the crown side towards the wheel. See Figure 8. Secure the wheel to the deck with the large bell washer and the nut. Repeat on other sides. Z Fitting Remove blocks and put the mower on ground. Attaching Chute Deflector Figure 6 Align the holes on the ch
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Know Your Lawn Mower Compare the illustration in with your lawn mower to Blade Control Handle familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Recoil Throttle Control Starter The mower engine is equipped with a constant speed Engine throttle, which is set at full throttle for best performance. Blade Control Handle The blade control handle is located on the upper handle Spark Plug of the mower.The blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit
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For a healthy lawn, never cut more than one-third of Using Your Lawn Mower the total length of the grass at any one cutting. This mower is designed to operate at full throttle. WARNING: Never operate your unit without either the rear deflector or entire grass catcher WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, assembly in place. stop the engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly inspect the mower for any Make sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, damage, and repair the da
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When sharpening the blade, follow original angle of Wheels grind as a guide. It is extremely important to grind The wheels require no lubrication. However, if the off all edges equally to keep the blade balanced. wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the NOTE: An unbalanced blade will cause excessive wheel with light oil. Engine oil may also be used. vibration when rotating at high speeds and may cause When tipping the unit,
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SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next mower for storage. to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in in the lubrication instructions. an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or
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SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL SERIES 020 5 4 27 26 15 18 19 21 19 3 20 16 23 22 17 7 24 28 16 25 1 28 22 23 24 6 24 22 23 15 28 14 25 2 10 28 12 24 10 23 11 13 22 9 8 14
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Model Series 020 Ref. Part No. Description No. 710-0654A Hex Ind. Washer Screw 3/8-16 1. x 1.0 782-0048 Cutting Deck: 20” 2. 749-1077 Lower Handle 3. 749-1076 Upper Handle 4. 747-0976A Control Handle (Bail) 5. 731-0872A Rear Flap 6. 17098 Hinge Clip 7. 710-1044 Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5” Group 8 8. 936-0524A Blade Bell Support 9. 753-0588 Blade Adapter Kit 10. 742-0640 Cutting Blade 11. 731-0064 Discharge Chute 12. 710-0932 Carriage Screw 1/4-20 x 1.0” 13. 736-0173 Flat Washer 14. 712-0324 Lock Nut 1
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: 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 p
