MTD 111-010R000 User Manual

OWNErS GUIDE

ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS

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AMERICA

ROTARY

MOWER

Model Number

111-010R000

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Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should 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.

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-7734F

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

IMPORTANT

THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTI lUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. RliAD AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE AHEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER. FAILURE TO COI/IPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN

YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL- A HEED ITS WAP NING.

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

Your lawn mower was bul t to be operated according to the 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 compietely familiar with the controis and the proper use of this machine befoi e operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regul ir reference and for ordering replacement parts.

2. Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power equ pment, not a piaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all ;imes. Your unit has been designed to perform one job: to mov grass. Do not use it for any other purpose.

3. Never ailow children under 14 years old to operate a po ver mower.

Children 14 years old and over should only operate mswer under close parental supervision. Only persons well acquainte I with these ruies of safe operation shouid be allowed to use your mower.

4. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, partic jiarly small

children and pets. Stop engine when they are in th( vicinity of your mower to help prevent blade contact or throw i object in jury. Although the area of operation should be comple :ely cleared of foreign objects, an object may have been overlooke 1 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 :o be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones and other fors ign objects which could be picked up and thrown by the mower in any direc tion and cause serious personal injury to the operator o any others allowed in the area. Plan your mowing pattern to avoi I discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders anr the like.

2. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during opera! ion or while

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

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

shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms and leg: and steel toed shoes are recommended. Do not wear loose fifing clothes or jewelry. They can be caught In moving parts. Ne /er operate a unit in bare feet, sandals, or sneakers.

4. Before working with gasoline, extinguish all cigarettes, (igars, pipes

and other sources of ignition. Check the fuei 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 caute a fire or explosion.

5. Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive clul :h on units

so equipped before starting the engine.

6. The blade control handle is a safety device. Never attemi rt to bypass

its operation. Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with ihe rotating blade. The blade control handle must operate easily in both direc tions and automatically return to the disengaged pos tition when released.

7. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjus ment while

the engine is running.

8. Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be s jre of your

footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal iijury. Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk, never run. Mow onl r in daylight or in good artificial light.

injury. If you violate any i i 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

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 as the rotating blade can cause injury.

3. Stop the blade 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 damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower.

5. 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.

6. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chut*The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after ’ engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blaL area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating.

7. 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.

8. Do not run the engine indoors.

9. 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.

10. Never operate mower without proper guards, plates or other safety

protective devices in place.

11. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not

touch.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals

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for proper tightness. Also visually inspect blade for damage (e.g. bent, cracked). Replace with blade which meets original equip ment specifications.

2. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

3. Never store the mower with gasoline in the tank or gas containers inside of a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark (e.g. gas hot water heater). Allow thè engine to cool before stor ing in any enclosure.

4. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves and excessive oil.

5. 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.

USÉ 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 2Vt 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 extremeiy difficuit 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 la / the hardware on the illustration for identification purposes. After assembly, keep the Slope Gauge which is on the reverse sii Je of this sheet for future use.

(Hardware pack may conta In extra items which are not used on your unit.)

ATTACHING THE LOWER HANDLE

3/8-16 X 3/4" Long

Flat Washers

3/8" I.D.

ATTACHING THE STARTER ROPE

Curved Head Bolts-

5/16-18 X 2" Long

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Hex Lock Nuts

3/8-16 Thread

ATTACHING THE UPPER HANDLE

ATTACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR

Carriage Bolts

1/4-20 X 3/4"-

Long

Hex Lock NutS'

1/4-20 Thread

Hex Lock Nut

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