MTD 110-300R000 User Manual

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OWNEirS GUIDE

ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS

20"

ROTARY

MOWER

Important: Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully

PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-7217E

Model Numbers

110-300R000 110-302R000

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INDEX

Slope Gauge............................................................. 3

Contents of Hardware Pack

Rules for Safe Operation...........................................5

Assembly...................................................................6

Controls

Operation.................................................................10

Adjustments

Lubrication...............................................................12

Maintenance.............................................................12

Off-Season Storage.................................................13

Illustrated Parts

Repair Parts List......................................................15

Trouble Shooting Guide...........................................16

Parts Information

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The use of any accessory on this Rotary Mower other than those manufactured by the mower manufacturer is not recommended.

WARNING: DO NOT operate the m swer without the entire grass catcher or chute deflector in place. DO NOT operate the mower without the protective shield on the rear of the deck in place.

NOTE: Under normal usage bag material is; subject to wear and should be checked periodically. Be sure

any replacement bag complies with the mower manufacturer’s recommendations. For replacement bags,

use only factory authorized replacement b£ g.

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Back Cover

Dear Customer,

So often throughout the year we are all In a

rush to meet our daily obligations.

However, we at MTD Products Inc are tak

ing a quick moment out to say...

“Thank you for your business.”

Sincerely,

MTD PRODUCTS INC

INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN WITH THIS SYM BOL ARE FOR PERSONAL SAFETY. BE SURE TO FOLLOW THEM.

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or s ate laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the State of California the above is requir sd by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer.

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USE THIS SHEET AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY.

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE

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A CORNER OF A BUILDING

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OR A FENCE POST

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WARNING

Do not mow on inclines with a siope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2Vz feet every 10 feet). A riding mower couid overturn and cause serious injury, if operating a walk-behind mower on such a siope, it is extremeiy difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.

Operate RIDiNG mowers up and down siopes, never across the face of siopes. Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up and down slopes.

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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK/PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Remove this sheet from your owner’s manual and lay the hardware on the illustration for identification purposes. After assembly, keep the Slope Gauge which is on the reverse side of this sheet for future use.

(Hardware pack may contair extra items which are not used on your unit.)

ATTACHING THE LOWER HANDLE

Hairpin

Ciips

ATTACHING THE UPPER HANDLE

Rope

Guide

Bolt

Split Washers

5/16" I.D.

Hex Nuts

5/16-18 Thread

ATTACHING THE THROTTLE CONTFOL

Curved

Head

Bolt

Upper

Handle

Rope^

Guide

Bolt

Grass-

Catcher

Handle

Mount

Bracket

Blade Control

Handle

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Throttle

Control

Lower

Handle

Locking

Lever

Spark

Plug

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Hex Bolt

Cable Bracket

Spring Washer

1/4" I.D:

SECURING THE CABLES

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H ÎX Nut

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FINAL ASSEMBLY

Plastic-*

Plug

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Required)

Cable Ties

IMPORTANT

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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 AHEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL-^ HEED ITS WARNING.

Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.

TRAINING

Read this owner’s guide carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate this machine. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating

it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference

and for ordering replacement parts.

2. Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times.

3. Never allow children to operate a power mower. Only persons well

acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your mower.

4. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small

children and pets. Stop engine when they are in the vicinity of your mower to help prevent blade contact or thrown object in jury. Although the area of operation should be completely cleared of foreign objects, an object may have been overlooked and could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the area.

PREPARATION

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used.

Remove ail stones, sticks, wire, bones and other foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by the mower in any direc tion and cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the area.

2. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine in any direction.

3. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts to avoid entanglement in the moving parts. Never operate a unit in bare feet, sandals, or sneakers.

4. Check the fuel before starting the engine. Gasoline is an extreme ly flammable fuel. Do not fill the gasoline tank indoors, while the engine is running, or until engine has been allowed to cool for two minutes after running. Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion.

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

6. The blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating biade. The blade control handle must operate easily in both

directions.

7. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while

the engine is running.

8. Never operate the equipment in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk, never run. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

DANGER

9. For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15° as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result.

OPERATION

Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the

engine. Excessive engine speeds are dangerous.

Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep ciear of the discharge opening at all times as the rotating blade can cause injury.

Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug, and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating the

mower.

If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warn ing of trouble.

Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect tfie spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting. Do not run the engine indoors. Mow across the face of slopes, never up-and-down. Exercise ex treme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fail can cause serious personal injury.

10.

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

11.

Do not operate this mower with the chute door open, unless the complete grass catcher or chute deflector is properly mounted on the mower.

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 condition.

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 cooi 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

equipment specifications.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: This unit Is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, service engine with gasoline and oii as instructed in the sep arate engine manual packed with your unit.

NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side cf the mower is observed from the operating position. Refer to parts identification on page 4 for loc ation of parts when assembling the mower.

Toois Required for Assembly

(1) Pair of Pliers (1) 1/2" Wrench* (2) 7/16" Wrenches*

*Or two 6" Adjustable Wrenches

Lower

Handle

UNPACKING

1. Remove the lawn mower from the carton by open

ing the top flaps and lifting the unit out. Be careful

of the staples. Make certain all parts and literature

have been removed from the carton before the car

ton is discarded.

2. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire against

the engine. Check beneath the deck for any card

board packaging. Remove if present.

3. Stretch out all control cables and place on the floor. Be careful not to bend or kink the cables at any

time during assembly.

4. Remove page four from this manual and lay the

contents of the hardware pack on the illustration for identification.

ATTACHING THE LOWER HANDLE (Hardware A)

1. Attach the lower handle by placing the bottom holes in the lower handle over the weld pins on the handle mounting brackets on the rear of the deck.

2. Using a pair of pliers, squeeze one leg of the lower handle against the handle mounting bracket. In

sert the hairpin clip into the inner hole on the weld

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pin. See figure 1. Repeat on other side.

FIGURE 1.

NOTE: There are two (2) holes in the handle mounting

brackets. Place the hairpin clip in the inner hole for operation. Outer hole is for storage.

AHACHING THE UPPER HANDLE (Hardware B)

1. Place the upper handle in position over the lower handle. The blade control handle (attached to the upper handle) must be facing up.

NOTE: The right hand side of the handle will be secured

with the rope guide bolt. However, left handed operators may assemble the rope guide bolt to the left side of the handle for easier starting by following steps 2 and 3 and reversing the left and right hand instructions.

2. Secure the left hand side of upper handle using

the curved head bolt, split washer and hex nut as

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shown in figure 2.

Insert the rope guide bolt through the right hand

side of upper and lower handle from the outside in. Secure with split washer and hex nut, finger tight only at this time.

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