MTD 110-329A User Manual

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ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

PARTS LIST

Read Safety Rules

and Instructions

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

IMPORTANT:

MODEL NUMBERS

110-329A

110-329-300

22"

REAR

DISCHARGE

ROTARY

MOWERS

FORM NO. 770-0098

INDEX

Safe Operation Practices Assembly Instructions

Operation.................................................................8

Adjustments.............................................................9

Lubrication.............................................................11

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 for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless such 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 warranty 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.

LIMITED WARRANTY

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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.

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Handle Storage

Off-Season Storage Exploded Parts View

Repair Parts List....................................................17

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

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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.

The return of a complete unit will not be accepted by the factory unless prior written permission has been extended by MTD.

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

^ WARNING \

TO PURCHASERS

OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE EQUIPPED

MACHINERY OR DEVICES IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

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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. See operating section of this manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations.

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-BEHIND 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. 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 dangerous.

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 drives,

walks or roads.

4. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug, and thoroughly inspect the mower for any 3

damage. Repair the damage before restarting 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.

15. DO NOT OPERATE this mower with the chute doors open, unless the complete grass cat cher 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 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

equipment specifications.

FIGURE 1.

Lower

Handle

Mount

Bracket

Hairpin

ASSEMBLY

INSTRUCTIONS

Contents of Hardware Pack

A (2) Hand Knobs B (2) Curved Carriage Bolts 5/16-18 X 1.75"

-C (1) Hex Bolt 1/4-20x 1.50" Long D (1) Hex Center Lock Nut 1/4-20 Thd. E (2) Hairpin Cotters F (2) Cable Ties

1. Remove the lawn mower, loose parts, hard

ware pack and literature from the carton. Make certain all parts and literature have been removed before the carton is discarded.

2. Extend the throttle control which is attached to the mower and place on the floor. Be careful not to bend or kink control wire.

3. Place lower handle in position over weld pins

in handle mount brackets on deck. Secure by placing two hairpin cotters (E) in inner hole on

weld pins. See figure 2.

Long

FIGURE 2.

Outer

Hole

(For Storage)

FIGURES.

Inner

Hole

(For Operation)..

NOTE

It may be necessary to bend the ends of the lower handle inward

slightly to assure a snug fit against the bracket mounting area.

NOTE

■There are two (2) holes in the handle

mount brackets. Place hairpin cotter

in the inner hole for operation. The outer hole is for storage. See figure

Curved

Carriage Bolt (B)

Upper-

Handle

FIGURE 4.

Hand Knob (A)

■ Lower

Handle

4. There are two height positions for the handle.

Place upper handle in position over iower han

dle, selecting hole for either high or low posi

tion. Refer to figure 18.

— Secure with two curved carriage bolts (B) and

handle knobs (A) as shown in figure 4. The

knobs can be either to the inside or the out side of the handle.

5. Place the throttle control in position on the

left hand side of the upper han

dle. Secure with hex bolt (C) and hex lock nut

— (D) provided. See figure 5.

FIGURES.

NOTE

Reference to ieft or right side of machine is from operator’s position at the handle facing forward.

6. Secure throttle control cable to handle with

— cable ties (F) provided. See figure 6.

7. Check all nuts and bolts for correct tightness.

Cable

Tie (F)

FIGURES.

Upper Frame

ASSEMBLY

Grass Catcher

FIGURE?.

Lower Frame Ass’y

■The grass catcher is partially assembled. See

figure 7.

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Grass Bag

Upper Frame

■1. Place the upper frame over the lower frame

assembly as shown in figure 8.

Lower Frame

Assembly

FIGURES.

Bottom of Bag

2. Place bag over frame (black plastic side is the bottom of bag). Upper frame goes to the top of bag.

■3. Secure bag to frame by slipping plastic chan nels on bag over frame. See figure 9.

Frame

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