MTD 110-530A User Manual
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ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
IMPORTANT:
Read Safety Rules
and Instructions
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
MODEL NUMBER
110-530A
22"
HI-WHEEL
ROTARY
MOWER
FORM NO. 770-0207
INDEX
Safe Operation Practices
Assembiy Instructions
Operation Instructions......................................................5
Adjustments......................................................................6
Lubrication........................................................................7
Maintenance................................................................... 8
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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.
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.
LIMITED WARRANTY
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Using Your Rotary Mower
Off-Season Storage...........................................................9
Exploded Parts View
Repair Parts List
Parts Information
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14, 16, 18
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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 repiacement parts.
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see operating section of this manuai 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-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 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 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 drive,
walks or roads.
4. After striking a foreign object, stop the
engine, remove the wire from the spark plug.
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 unctog 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
equipment specifications.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Follow instructions in numerical order.
7. Assemble lockout bracket
as shown.
8. Fasten lockout lever to
lockout bracket assembly
with hex screw, lock
washer and hex nut.
1. Assemble throttle
control to handle
panel.
11. Slip hand grips on
the upper end of
each handle. They
will slip on more
easily if you first
soak them in
warm soapy wa
ter.
9. Blade Engagement Assembly,
a. Remove blade spindle cover by
removing three screws.
Move brake lever to rear posi
b.
tion so belt is slack.
Insert ferrule into blade bracket
c.
assembly from the left.
d.
Screw rod into ferrule.
Assemble control handle to
e.
control rod as shown.
f.
Adjust control rod. A slight
pressure should be needed to
operate lockout lever. Too
much pressure can break lever
assembly or control rod. Read
just control rod if pressure is
too great.
Replace blade spindle cover.
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3. Assemble two upper handles. Use this bolt
only.
5. Position upper handle assembly on lower han
dle. Adjust handle supports as desired.
Fasten upper handle assembly and handle
supports to lower handle.
2. Assemble lower handle to mower. Secure
throttle control wire to lower handle with
cable tie. Cut off end of tie.
4. Assemble two handle supports to mower.
12. Check ALL nuts and bolts for correct
tightness.
10. Assemble handle
panel to handle.
It may be necessary to
bend the ends of the
lower handle inward
slightly to assure a
snug fit against the
deck mounting area.
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 1.
mmmm
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY
Shipping Block
To Be Removed
FIGURE 1.
OPERATION
Chute Deflector
FIGURE 2.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on
cutting deck. See figure 2.
NOTE
For shipping purposes your mower
is set with the wheels in a low cut
ting height position. For best
results raise the cutting position un
til it is determined which height is
best for your lawn. See adjustment
section.
1. Before starting engine, check lubrication sec
tion.
2. Check lockout control handle for proper
operation. If too great a pressure is needed to
operate this control, damage can be done to
the mechanism and the rod. Readjust so only
slight pressure is needed to operate the blade
engaging control. See assembly instructions
Step 9.
3. FILL SUMP WITH OIL using a high quality
detergent oil classified “For Service SC, SD,
SE or MS”. Nothing should be added to the
recommended oil.
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CAUTION
DO NOT OPERATE
MOWER UNLESS
GUARD OR ENTIRE
GRASS CATCHER IS
IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
SUMMER
(Above 40° F.)
Use SAE 30
If not available,
Use SAE 10W-30
or
SAE 10W-40
DIRECTIONS; Place the engine level. Remove oil
filler plug. FILL THE OIL SUMP TO POINT OF
OVERFLOW. Pour slowly. Capacity pints.
Use SAE 5W-20 or SAE 5W-30
Use SAE 10W or SAE 10W-30
WINTER
(Under 40° F.)
If not available,
4. FILL FUEL TANK using clean, fresh, lead-free
or leaded “regular” grade automotive
gasoline. Fill tank completely!
DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE.
TO STOP ENGINE
The engine is stopped by moving the throttie con
trol lever to “STOP” position.
5. Move control handle to “OFF” position.
6. Move throttle control lever to “CHOKE” posi
tion.
7. Crank engine. Move throttle control to
“FAST” position as soon as engine fires. Use
choke as needed to keep engine running dur
ing warm up period.
8. Put blade into motion by moving blade control
handle to “ON” position.
To engage the blade with the engine run
ning. ..
a. Move the throttie control lever to “FAST”
position.
b. Engage the blade engagement handle
SLOWLY.
c. Adjust engine speed.
9. A brief break-in period is essential to insure
maximum engine and mower life. This con
sists of running the engine at haif speed for a
period of time required to use one tank of
gasoline. It is also recommended to change
crankcase oil after the first five hours of
operation or as operating conditions dictate.
Always check oil before operating the mower.
BE SURE CRANKCASE IS FULL.
10. Proper lubrication must be maintained at ail
times.
11. Appropriate clothing should be worn when
cutting brush or heavy weeds. Safety shoes
and safety glasses are highly recommended.
ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION
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Do not at any time make any adjust
ment to lawn mower without first
stopping engine and disconnecting
spark piug wire.
CONTROL ROD ADJUSTMENT
Control rod adjustments are made as shown
under assembly instructions Step 9.
HANDLE ADJUSTMENT
Handles may be adjusted by changing the posi
tion of the lower support mounting holes. When
this change is made, it may also be necessary to
check the adjustment of control rod. See Step 9
under assembly instructions.
CUTTING HEIGHT
Cutting height adjustment is made by removing
and moving axle bolts to the desired positions. All
axle bolts must be mounted in the same reiative
position to the deck. When wheels are mounted to
the deck, the belleville washers must be assembl
ed with the cupped side towards the deck. This is
necessary to prevent the axle bolts from loosen
ing.
12. Be sure that lawn is ciear of stones, sticks,
wire, or other objects which could damage
lawn mower or engine. For best results and to
insure more even grass distribution, do not
mow when lawn is excessively wet.
IMPORTANT
After striking a foreign object, stop
the engine. Remove wire from spark
plug, thoroughly inspect the mower
for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and
operating the mower.
THROTTLE
if adjustment becomes necessary, the throttle
control wire assembiy can be reset as follows:
1. Loosen, but do not remove, screw securing
throttie control wire assembiy at engine. See
figure 3.
2. Move throttle control lever on handle to
“CHOKE” position.
3. Move lever, to which control wire is fastened
at engine, to full open position. Retighten
screw to secure throttle control wire
assembly.
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