MTD 11-096R000 User Manual

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ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS

20"

MULCHING

$1.00

ROTARY

MOWER

Model Numbers

111-093R000 111-094R000

111-095R000 111-096R000 111-098R000

(Model 093R Shown)

Important: Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully

AMERICA

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and shouid not be used

on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state 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 required 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 or contact the service department, P.O. Box 360900, Cleveland, Ohio 44136.

FORM NO. 770-7427F

IMPORTANT

THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRl ICTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. RE/D 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- A HEED ITS WARMNG.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

DANGER: with any type of power equ pment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious

Your lawn mower was buill to be operated according to tbe rules for safe operation in this manual. As

TRAINING

Read this owner’s guide carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate this machine. Be completely f< miliar with the controls and the proper use of this machine befoni operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and reguli r reference and for ordering replacement parts.

2. Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power equi iment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all 1 mes. Your unit has been designed to perform one job: to mow grass. Do not use it for any other purpose.

3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a po\ /er mower. Children 14 years old and over should only operate mower under close parental supervision. Only persons well acquaintec with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use yo ir mower.

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

children and pets. Stop engine when they are in the vicinity of your mower to help prevent blade contact or throwr object in jury. Although the area of operation should be complei ely cleared of foreign objects, an object may have been overlookei I 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

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is lo be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones and other foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by the mower ir any direc tion and cause serious personal injuiy to the operator oi any others allowed in the area. Plan your mowing pattern to avoi( I discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders anc the like.

2. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operal on or while

performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes fi om foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine in an f direction.

3. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and

shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms and leg: and steel toed shoes are recommended. Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Never operate a unit in bare feet, sandals, or sneakers.

4. Before working with gasoline, extinguish all cigarettes, c Igars, pipes and other sources of ignition. Check the fuel level bef >re starting

the engine. Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel Do not fill the gasoline tank indoors, while the engine is runni ig, or until

engine has been allowed to cool for at least two m ñutes 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 clul ch on units so equipped before starting the engine.

6. The blade control handle is a safety device. Never attem )t to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device inof erative and may result in personal injury through contact with he rotating blade. The blade control handle must operate easily ir both direc tions and automatically return to the disengaged pos tition when released.

7. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjus tment while the engine is running.

8. Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be s ure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal i ijury. Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk, never run. Mow onl / in daylight or in good artificial light.

injury. If you violate any ol these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.

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 clear 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

5. 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 chu*' The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blau» 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 the spark plug wire,

and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting. Do not run the engine indoors. Never cut grass by pulling mower toward you. Mow across the

face of slopes, never up-and-down. Exercise extreme caution when

changing direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes; Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury.

Never operate mower without proper guards, plates or other safety

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protective devices in place. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not

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touch.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also visually inspect blade for damage (e.g. bent, cracked). Replace with blade which meets original equip ment specifications.

Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment

is in safe working condition.

Never store the mower with gasoline in the tank or gas containers

3. inside of a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark (e.g. gas hot water heater). Allow the engine to cool before stor

ing in any enclosure. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves ar' excessive oil. Check the grass catcher bag frequently for wear or deteriorati^

Replace a worn or damaged bag immediately. For safety protec

tion, replace only with new bag meeting original equipment specifications.

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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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Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2V2 feet every 10 feet). A

riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is

extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.

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

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK/PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Remove this sheet from your owner’s manual e nd 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 contain extra items which are not used on your unit. Part numbers are shown in parentheses.)

ATTACHING THE LOWER HANDLE

Hairpin

Clips

(714-0104)

ATTACHING THE UPPER HANDLE

Split Washers

5/16" I.D.

(736-0119)

Curved

—Head

Bolts

(710-0671)

ATTACHING THE STARTER ROPE

Rope

Guide

(710-1205)

Hex 'Juts

5/16-18 Thread

(712-11267)

Hex Lock Nut

V4-2( Thread

(71 >-0324)

Upper

Handle

Rope

Guide'

Lower

Handle

Mounting'

Brackets

Blade Control

Handle

Throttle

'Control

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Spark

Plug

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ATTACHING THE THROTTLE CONTROL

Cable

Bracket

(17174)

SECURING THE CABLES

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INCHES

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Spring Washer

(736-0175)

Cable Ties

(726-0240)

Vi" I.D.

Hex Bolt

V4-2O X 1-7/8" Long

(710-1216)

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Hex Nut

У4-20 Thread

(712-0287)

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

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

Tools Required for Assembly

(1) Pair of Pliers (1) 1/2" Wrench or Adjustable Wrench (2) 7/16" Wrenches or Adjustable Wrenches (1) Flat Bladed Screwdriver

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.

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 extending through 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 hole in the weld pin.

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See figure 1. Repeat on other side.

FIGURE 1.

FIGURE 2.

Hole In

Blade Control

Handle

ATTACHING THE UPPER HANDLE (Hardware B)

1. Place the upper handle in position over the lower handle. The hole in the side of the blade control handle (attached to the upper handle) must be on the left side.

2. Secure the upper handle to lower handle using the

curved head bolts, split washers and hex nuts as

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shown in figure 2.

AHACHING THE THRDHLE CDNTRDL (Hardware D)

The throttle control is attached to the engine. Attach the throttle control to the left side of upper handle as follows. See figure 2.

1. Route the throttle control cable inside the legs and

beneath the upper bar of the lower handle.

2. Place cable bracket against left side of upper han-

die, lining up the hole in the bracket with the bot tom hole in upper handle. Place 1/4" hex bolt through cable bracket and handle, from the inside to the outside.

3. Place throttle control on the hex bolt (outside of

upper handle), with the throttle lever facing up ward. Secure with spring washer (cupped side

against the throttle control) and hex nut.

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