MTD 111-040 User Manual

10 CENTS

ROTARY MOWER

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For one year 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 workmanship. 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.

Your rotary mov№r 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 operations.

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 crankshaft immediately.
Do not operate mower with an unbalanced blade, a damaged blade or a damaged crankshaft.

LÆTID FK,OIDXJCTS I2MC • 5389 west isoth st. • p.o. box 2741 • Cleveland, ohio 44111

FORM NO. 2868A

FORM NO. 2868B

Always disconnect spark
plug cable during repairs,

When ordering parts
give the following in
formation: 13.

1. Model number

2. Part number

3. Part name

S 4. Color of part

refueling or changing oil.

Engine oil may be drained
through oil filler opening
by tilting the mower on its
side. Change oil after first
5 hours of operation while
engine is warm. Thereafter,
change oil every 25 hours
of operation while engine
is warm.

When ordering replacement parts, be sure to specify your tiller model number^
part number, description of part, and the number of parts required . . . Parts and
service should be handled by your nearest authorized service firm as recommended
by your dealer. Request for parts and service received at the factory v/ill be for

warded to the appropriate Central Service Distributor in your area for handling.