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10 CENTS
ROTARY MOWER
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For one ygar from date of purchase, MTD Products, Inc.,
will replace for the original purchaser, free of charge, F.O.B.
factory or authorized service firm, any part or parts found to
be defective in material or vvorkmanship. All transportation
charges on parts submitted for replacement under this war
ranty must be paid by the purchaser. This warranty does not
include replacement of parts which become inoperative
through misuse, excessive use, accident, neglect, improper
maintenance or alterations by unauthorized persons. This
warranty does not include the engine, motor, battery, bat
tery charger or any component parts thereof. For service on
these units refer to the applicable manufacturer's warranty.
The above warranty will apply only to the original owner
and will be effective only if the warranty card has been pro
perly processed. It will not apply where the unit has been
used commercially.
Warranty service is available through your local author
ized service dealer or distributor. UNDER NO CIRCUM
STANCES WILL THE RETURN OF A COMPLETE UNIT
BE ACCEPTED BY THE FACTORY UNLESS PRIOR
WRITTEN PERMISSION HAS BEEN EXTENDED.
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Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power equip
ment, not a plaything. Therefore exercise extreme caution
at all times.
1. Remove all sticks, stones, wire and other hazardous items
from lawn before mowing. Such items are dangerous to
both the mower and individuals in the vicinity of the
mower.
2. Always disconnect spark plug cable during repairs or re
fueling operation:;.
3. Always start engine from side opposite discharge chute.
4. NEVER place hands or feet under mower or near dis
charge chute while engine is running.
5. Do not tilt mower at extreme angle while engine is run
ning. Cut grass on hills and banks sideways, not up and
down.
6. Always stop engine when not cutting grass.
7. Do not fill gas tank while engine is running. Do not spill
gasoline on hot engine.
8. Keep children and pets away from area at all times during
mowing operation. Never allow mower to discharge grass
toward any person.
9. Do not attempt to start engine while mower is resting in
high grass.
10. Check all nuts and bolts, particularly the blade bolts, for
tightness. This is especially important during the initial
operation period. Make this same check periodically
thereafter.
11. While operating the mower, if any foreign object is struck,
• stop the mower and inspect for damage. Do not restart
or operate the mower until all damage has been repaired.
WARNING: Should excessive vibration develop, check your
blade and crankshcift immediately. Do not operate mower
with an unbalanced blade, a damaged blade or a damaged
crankshaft.-
MTID F>K.OOUCTS lIsTC
5389 WEST 130th ST. • P 0. BOX 274)
CLEVELAND, OHIO 4411 1
FORM NO. 770-3173A
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MODEL NOS
111-892-033
111-902-033
MODEL 111-894-033
FORM NO. 770-3173B
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PARTS LIST FOR MOWER MODELS 111-890-033. 111-892-033,
111-894-033, 111-900-033 and 111-902-033
Ref.
No.
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
1
2
.3
4
5
6
7
8
9
19
Part No.
11-890-033
310-10029
NONE
NONE
310-8388
310-8389
901-10769
305-7071
310-9364
305-9973
310-8398
710-129
710-107
710-606
710-106
NONE
NONE
NONE
746-145
NONE
NONE
Part No.
111-892-033
310-8842
310-10414
310-10415
310-8388
310-8389
901-10769
718-143
310-7585
NONE
310-8398
NONE
710-107
710-606
710-106
NONE
NONE
NONE
746-145
710-407
393-10900
Part No.
111-894-033
310-10033
310-10414
310-10415
310-8388
310-8389
901-10769
718-143
310-10011
387-9998
310-10024
NONE
710-107
710-606
NONE
710-224
710-405
305-9966
746-128
710-407
387-10900
Part No.
111-900-033
310-10029
NONE
NONE
310-8388
310-8389
901-10769
305-7071
310-9364
305-9973
310-8398
710-129
710-107
710-606
710-106
NONE
NONE
NONE
746-145
NONE
NONE
20
21
22
23
24
710-158
736-119
712-123
350-10791
710-158
736-119
712-123
393-10791
710-158
736-119
712-123
387-10791
710-158
736-119
712-123
350-10799
714-365
25
748-189
26
312-7582
27
714-365
748-189
312-7582
714-365
748-189
312-7582
714-365
748-189
312-7581
736-217
28
710-459
29
710-117
30
710-107
31
310-8405
32
736-105
33
502-9392
34
35
3057006
738-213
36
714-104
37
38
305-7470
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
NONE
901-7627
732-141
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
48
NONE
736-217
710-459
710-117
710-107
310-8405
736-105
502-9392
305-7006
738-102
714-104
305-7470
305-7520
901-7627
732-141
310-8313
736-105
712-116
710-209
310-7492
310-10408
310-10409
305-9871
736-217
71T)-459
710-117
710-107
310-8405
736-105
502-9392
305-7006
738-102
714-104
305-7470
305-7520
901-7627
732-141
310-8313
736-105
712-116
710-209
310-7492
310-10408
310-10409
305-9871
736-217
710-459
710-117
710-107
310-8405
736-105
501-9392
305-7006
738-213
714-104
305-7470
NONE
901-7627
732-141
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
* For faster service obtain standard nuts, bolts and washers locally.
If these itmes cannot be obtained locally, order by part number
and size as shown on the parts list,
t Part of Blade Adapter Kit/Less Blade 901-10769.
ff Part of Throttle Control Complete 310-10029 (Models 111-890-033
and 111-900-033). 310-10033 (Model 111-894-033).
310-8842 (Models 111-892-033 and 111-902-033).
** Part of Height adjusterComplete 310-10414 R.H. and 310-10415 L.H.
Part No.
111-902-033
310-8842
310-10414
310-10415
310-8388
310-8389
901-10769
718-143
310-7585
NONE
310-8398
NONE
710-107
710-606
710-106
NONE
NONE
NONE
746-145
710-407
393-10900
710-158
736-119
712-123
393-10799
714-365
748-189
312-7581
736-217
710-459
710-117
710-107
310-8405
736-105
501-9392
305-7006
738-102
714-104
305-7470
305-7520
901-7627
732-141
310-8313
736-105
712-116
710-209
310-7492
310-10408
310-10409
305-9871
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DESCRIPTION
Throttle Control ~ Complete
Height Adjuster - Complete - R.H.
Height Adjuster - Complete — L.H.
Handle Mount Bracket - R.H.
Handle Mount Bracket - L.H. (Not Shown)
Blade Adapter Kit/Less Blade
Grip
Upper Handle
Handle Control Cover
Lower Handle
SelfTap Screw #8-32 X 5/16” Lg. *
Hex Centerlock Nut 1/4-20 Thread *
Hex Head Cap Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/2” Lg. *
Hex Head Cap Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4” Lg. *
Hex Head Sheet Metal Screw #10 x 1/2” Lg. *
Curved head Bolt
Hand Knob
Cable Clip
Slotted Hex Head Cap Screw #8-32 x 1/2” Lg. *
Engine Shroud
Engine
Hex Head Machine Screw 5/16-24 x 1/1/2” Lg. *
Spring Lockwasher 5/16” Screw *t
Hex Nut 5/16-24 Thread
Deck Assembly Complete (20” Models)
Deck Assembly Complete (22” Models)
Key Hi-Pro #505 *t
Blade Adapter t
Blade 20”
Blade 22”
Spring Lockwasher 3/8 Screw Heavy Duty *t
Hex Head Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1-1/2” Lg. Heat Treated f
Hex Head Cap Screw 5/16-24 x 1” Lg, Heat Treated f
Hex Centerlock Nut 1/4-20 Thread *
Reinforcement Plate
Belleville Washer
Wheel Complete
Fortiflex Bearing
Axle Bolt
Hair Pin Cotter
Throttle Control Knob ft
Knob - Height Adjuster **
Ferrule Assembly ft
Conduit and Wire ff
Spring Lever **
Belleville Washer **
Elastic Stop Nut **
Sems Hex Head Cap Screw 3/8-16 x 5/8” Lg. **
Pivot Bar
Index Plate R.H.
Index Plate L.H.
Hub Caps (Not Shown)
NOTE: This instruction manual covers various models and all accessories shown do not necessarily
apply to your model mower.
If repairs or service is needed on the engine, please contact your nearest authorized engine service
outlet. Check the "Yellow Pages" of your teletphone book under "Engines — Gasoline."
FORM NO. 770-3173C
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY — Optional handle
Your new mower is shipped completely assembled with the
exception of the handle and throttle control assembly.
1. Remove lawn mower and all parts from carton. Make cer
tain that all loose parts and literature are removed from
carton before carton is discarded.
2. Extend throttle control assembly, which is attached to
engine, to rear of mower and place on floor. CAUTION:
Do not bend or kink control wire.
3. Assemble upper handle to lower handle using four each
screws and lock nuts provided in parts bag.
4. Assemble complete handle assembly to mower so that
throttle control mounting hole in upper handle will be on
right side. Holes at bottom of lower handle are to be
fitted over studs located in front of each rear wheel
mounting position.
5. Position throttle control assembly on right hand side of
upper handle so that holes in control assembly and
handle are in line. Secure in place with screw and lock
nut found in parts bag. Secure throttle wire to lower
right handle tube with clips in parts bag.
6. Place the plastic control cover over the throttle control
and secure with two self-tapping screws.
OPERATION
NOTE: For shipping purposes your mower is set with the
wheels in a low cutting height position. For best results,
raise thecutting position until it is determined which height
is best for your lawn. See adjustments.
1. Service engine with gas and oil. See Engine Manual pack
ed with lawn mower for complete instructions for the care
and maintenance of engine. READ DIRECTIONS
CAREFULLY.
2. V/hen ready to start engine, place throttle control lever in
“START” position and start engine in accordance with
instructions in Engine Manual. After engine starts, move
throttle control lever to desired engine speed. The engine
is stopped by placing control lever in the “STOP”
position.
3. Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire or
other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine.
For best results and to-insure more even grass distribu
tion, do not mow when lawn is excessively wet.
4. Check blade bolts for proper tightness.
ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: Do not at any time make any adjustment to lawn
mower without first stoppingengine and disconnecting spark
plug wire.
CUTTING HEIGHT - An adjusting plate and thumb lever at
each wheel position provides cutting height adjustment.
Each adjusting plate has five holes. Height of cut will be
changed when the thumb lever is moved from one hole to
another. Simply depress thumb lever towards wheel and move
wheel and lever assembly to desired position. Cutting
height will be raised as lever is moved toward front and
lowered as lever is moved toward rear. All wheels must be
positioned in relative height of cut positions.
THROTTLE - If adjustment becomes necessary, the throttle
control wire assembly can be reset as follows:
1. Loosen, but do not remove, screw securing throttle con
trol wire assembly at engine.
2. Move throttle control lever on handle to “FAST” position.
3. Move lever, to which control wire is fastened at engine,
to full open position and retighten screw to secure
throttle control wire assembly.
LUBRICATION
IMPORTANT: Always stop engine and disconnect spark
plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of
work on lawn mower.
Form 770-2383D
THROTTLE: Periodically lubricate throttle control lever
and throttle wire assembly with a few drops of light oil
(S.A.E. No. 10 or 20) for ease of operation.
ENGINE: Follow Engine Manual for lubrication instructions.
MAINTENANCE
CUTTING BLADE - The blade may easily be removed for
grinding or replacement as follows:
1. Remove bolt and lock washer holding blade and hub
assembly to engine crankshaft.
2. Remove blade and hub assembly from engine crankshaft.
3. Remove two bolts, lock washers and nuts holding blade
to blade hub.
When sharpening blade, follow the original angle of grind as
a guide. It is extremely important that each cutting edge
receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbal
anced blade. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive
vibration when rotating at high speeds and may cause
damage to the mower.
Upon reassembly, make certain all 'parts are assembled
properly and tightened securely.
DECK - The underside of mower deck should be cleaned
after each period of use as grass clippings, leaves, dirt and
other matter will accumulate. This accumulation of grass
clippings, etc. is undesirable as it will invite corrosion and
may cause an uneven discharge of grass clippings at the
next cutting.
The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower forward or on
its left side and scraping clean with a suitable tool or by
washing with a stream of water from a garden hose.
CAUTION: Do not direct the stream of water at a hot engine
as damage to the engine may result.
STORAGE - The following steps should be taken to prepare
lawn mower for storage.
1. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the
preceding instructions.
2. Refer to Engine Manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
3. Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to
prevent rusting.
4. Place blocks under deck to raise tires clear of floor.
5. Store mower in a dry, clean area.
USING YOUR MOWER
For best results, do not cut wet grass because it tends to
stick to underside of the mower thus preventing proper dis
charge of grass clippings. If wet grass must be cut, reduce
engine speed and walking speed to help distribute The
clippings more effectively.
New grass should be treated ^s wet grass, otherwise a nor
mal walking speed is about the right pace for efficient mow
ing. .. The best mowing pattern is one that allows the clip
pings to discharge towards the uncut part of the lawn. This
permits recutting of the clippings to further pulverize them.
When cutting high weeds, discharge towards cut portion,
then recut at right angles to first direction.
Lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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