MTD 110-112A User Manual

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ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

PARTS LIST

IMPORTANT:

Read Safety Rules

and Instructions

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

MODEL NUMBERS

110-112A

110-122A

20" & 22"

ROTARY

MOWERS

FORM NO. 770-0204

INDEX

Safe Operation Practices Assembly Instructions Operation Instructions

Adjustments........................................................................6

Lubrication..........................................................................7

Maintenance

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For one year from the date of original retail purchase, MTD PRODUCTS INC will either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. Transportation charges under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless return is requested by MTD PRODUCTS INC.

This warranty will not apply to any part which has become inoperative due to misuse, excessive use, accident, neglect, improper maintenance, alterations, or unless the unit has been operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. This war

ranty does not apply to the engine, motor, battery, battery charger or component parts

thereof. Please refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on these items. This warranty will not apply where the unit has been used commercially. Warranty service is available through your local authorized service dealer or distributor. If

you do not know the dealer or distributor in your area, please write to the Customer Service

Department of MTD.

The return of a complete unit will not be accepted by the factory unless prior written per

mission has been extended by MTD.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

LIMITED WARRANTY

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Using Your Rotary Mower

Off-Season Storage

Exploded Parts View.....................................................12

Repair Parts List..............................................................13

Parts Information..........................................Back Cover

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WARNING TO PURCHASERS

OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE EQUIPPED

MACHINERY OR DEVICES IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

The equipment which you have just purchased does not have a spark arrester. If this equipment is used on any forest covered land, brush covered land, or grass covered unimproved land in the State of California, before using on such land, the California law requires that a spark arrester be provided. In addition, spark arrester is required by law to be in effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the exhaust system and comply with Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code.

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IMPORTANT

It is suggested that this manual be read in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference and for ordering replacement parts.

This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see operating section of this manual for

proper fuel and amount. Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore exercise extreme

caution at all times.

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHINO MOWERS

TRAINING

1. Read the Operating and Service Owner’s Manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with

the controls and the proper use of the equip

ment.

2. Never allow children to operate a power

mower. Only persons well acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be allow ed to use your mower.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all per

sons, particularly small children and pets. Stop engine when they are in the vicinity of your mower. Although the area of operation

should be completely cleared of foreign ob

jects, a small object may have been overlook

ed and could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction.

PREPARATION

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equip ment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones and other foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by the

mower in any direction.

2. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substan tial footwear.

3. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could

get caught on the mower.

4. Check the fuel before starting the engine. Do not fill the gasoline tank indoors, when the engine is running, or while the engine is still hot. Wipe off any spilled gasoline before start

ing the engine.

5. Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive clutch on units so equipped before start

ing the engine.

6. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting

height adjustment while the engine is run ning.

7. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

8. Never operate the equipment in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing; keep a firm

hold on the handle and walk, never run.

OPERATION

1. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds are dangereous.

2. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

3. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drive,

walks or roads.

4. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug.

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thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage, and repair the damage before restart

ing and operating the mower.

5. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnor mally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

6. Stop the engine whenever you leave the

mower, before cleaning the mower housing,

and when making any repairs or inspections.

7. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and

keep the wire away from the plug to prevent

accidental starting.

8. Before attempting to unclog the mower or discharge chute, stop the engine and be sure the blade(s) have stopped completely. Discon nect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental start

ing.

9. Do not run the engine indoors.

10. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging chute.

11. Mow across the face of slopes, never up-anddown. Exercise extreme caution when chang

ing direction on slopes. Do not mow ex

cessively steep slopes.

12. Always disconnect electric mowers (line operated) before cleaning, repairing or ad justing.

13. Never operate mower without proper guards, plates or other safety protective devices in

place.

14. Keep washout ports and other mower-housing service openings closed when mowing.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness.

2. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condi tion.

3. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside of a building where fumes may

reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

4. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

5. Check the grass catcher bag frequently for wear or deterioration. For safety protection replace only with new bag meeting original

Inner

Hole

Outer

Hole

Lower

Handle

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ASSEMBLY

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Extend throttle control which is attached to the engine at the rear of the mower and place on the floor. Be careful not to bend or kink control wire.

2. Fasten lower handle in position over weld pins in handle mount brackets on deck.

—Secure with hairpin cotters in inner hole on

weld pin. See figure 1.

Weld Pin

FIGURE 1.

Handle

Bracket

NOTE

There are two (2) holes in the handle mount brackets. Place the lower handle against the brackets and secure with hairpin cotter in the in ner hole. Inner hole is for operation. Outer hole is for storage.

NOTE

It may be necessary to pull open the ends of the lower handle. This will insure a tight fit when assembled in to handle mount brackets.

3. Assemble upper handle to lower handle.

— Secure with two carriage bolts and hex lock

nuts as shown in figure 2.

NOTE

There are two height positions for the handle. See adjustment section.

FIGURE 2.

FIGURE 3.

Place the throttle control in position on right

side of upper handle. Secure with hex bolt and

lock nut. See figure 3.

NOTE

■Reference to right and left hand sides of the unit is observed from the operating position.

FIGURE 4.

Shipping Biock

To Be Removed

Chute Deflector

5. Secure throttle control cable to handle with ties provided. See figure 4.

6. Check ALL nuts and bolts for correct tightness.

CAUTiON

Please note that the chute deflector on your mower is in an upright posi tion. It is held in that position by a shipping block. This block is used for shipping purposes only. It must be removed and discarded before your mower is put into operation. See figure 5.

FIGURE 5.

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