MTD 110A508R000 User Manual

OWNER'S GUIDE

ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS

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22"

ROTARY

Model Number

110A508R000

MOWER

Important: Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-7195E

INDEX

felbpe Gauge Contents of Hardware Pack Rules for Safe Operation Assembly

Controls......................................................................9

Operation Adjustments

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

Maintenance Off-Season Storage Trouble Shooting Guide

Repair Parts ............................................................14

Parts Information

NOTE: The engine is not under warranty by the mower manufacturer. ..If repairs or service is needed on the engine, please contact your nearest author

ized engine service outlet. Check the “Yellow Pages” of

your telephone book under

“Engines—Gasoline.”

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Dear Customer,

So often throughout the year we are all in a

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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.

NOTE

This instruction manual covers various models and all specifications shown do not necessarily apply to your model. Specifications subject to change without notice or obligation.

NOTE: The use of any accessory on th s Rotary Mower other than those manufactured by the mower manufacturer is not recommended. GRASS CATCHER Model is available as optional equipment for the

mower shown in this manual. "7 ^

WARNING: To reduce the risk o1 injury, do not operate mower unless rear trailing shield and

NOTE: Under normal usage bag material ii i subject to wear and should be checked periodically. Be sure any

replacement bag complies with the mower manufacturer’s recommendations.

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internai 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 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 requirtid by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).. Other states may have simiiar laws. Federal la' vs apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer.

guard or entire grass catcher is i n its proper place.

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

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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

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 conta n extra items which are not used on your unit.)

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.

DANGER

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 ail 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 all 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 blade. 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.

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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 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 slopped. Disconnect the 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 fall can cause serious personal injury.

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

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 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.

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