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10 CENTS
Model Nos. 111-030
111-050 111-090
ROTARY MOWER
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 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 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.
IÆTD PRODUCTS INC • 5389 west I30th ST. • P.O. box 2741 • CLEVELAND, OHIO 44111
FORM NO. 770-2878A
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WHERE LOOP HANDLES ARE USED
ORDER: CHROME 310-7585
WHITE 312-7584
When ordering parts give the following information:
1. Model number
2. Part number
3. Part name
4. Color of part
LOWER HANDLES ORDER:
CHROME 310-7016 19”
WHITE 312-7039 19”
CHROME 310-703 6 22”
WHITE 312-7040 2 2”
NOTE: Easy Height Adjuster MAY or MAY NOT be used on your unit.
Ulus.
No.
34 310-7492 Wheel Pivot Bar
35
36
37
38
39
40
40
Part
No.
310-8313 Spring Lever Assembly
305-7520 Red Knobs
712-214
710-209 Sems Hex Head Cap Screw 3/8—16 x 5/8 Long
710-362 Hex Bolt Special
738-102
310-9682 Index Plate R. H.
310-9683 index P late L. H.
GRIPCO Locknut 3/8—24 Thread
Axle Bolt
DESCRIPTION
111-030
111-050
111-090
111-090 ONLY
CHANGE OIL
Change oil after first 5 hours of op
eration while-engine is warm. There
after change oil every 25 hours of
operation while engine is warm.
Engine may be drained through oil
filler opening Be sure to replace
drain plug and oil filler cap.
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PARTS LIST FOR MODELS 111-030, 111-050 AND 111-090
—
Ulus.
No.
n 1-030
Part, No.
n 1-050
Part No.
in-090
Part No.
DESCRIPTION
1 305-7470
310-8842
2
3 310-8841
710-606 710-606
4
901-7627
5
6 732-141
7
710-158 710-158 710-158
736-119 736-119 736-119 Spring Lockwasher 5/16 Screw *
8
712-123
9
10
414-8754 414-8755
11 736-105
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
710-489
710-117
736-169
748-189
712-123
—
—
714-365
736-119
305-7470 305-7470
310-8842
310-8841
310-10029
310-9996
710-606
901-7627
901-7627
732-141 732-141
712-123
712-123 Hex Nut 5/16-24 Thread *
414-8756 Deck Assembly
736-105 736-105
710-489
710-489
710-117 710-117
736-169 736-169
748-189
748-189
712-123 712-123
—
—
714-365
710-148
394-9973
714-365
736-119 736-119
21
22
23
24
25
26
312-7714 312-7581
504-9392
505-9392
305-7006 305-7006
738-213 738-213
714-507 714-507
312-7581
503-9383
741-114
738-213
714-507
27 — — —
28
29
31
32
33
41
30
312-7039
710-106
746-145
712-107
312-9363
305-7071
901-10769
312-7040
710-106
746-145
712-107
312-9363
310-7036 Handle Lower
710-106
746-145
712-107
310-9364 Handle Upper (2 required)
305-7071 305-7072 Grip
901-10769 901-10769
Knob Control
Control Throttle (complete)
Control Bracket Assembly - Throttle k
Hex Head Cap Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 (yellow)
Ferrule Assembly (complete)
Conduit and Wire - Throttle
Hex Head Cap Screw 5/16-24 x 1-1/4 *
Belleville'Washer 3/8 I.D.
Hex Head Cap Screw 3/8—24 x 1-1/2” Ig. Heat Treat.t
Hex Head Cap Screw 5/16—24 x 1 long Heat Treat t
Spring Lockwasher 3/8 Screw * t
Blade Adapter t
Hex Nut 5/16—24 Thread * t
Self Tap Screw No. 8—32 x 3/8” long *
Control Cover
Hi Pro Key H.P. #505 * t
Spring Lockwasher 5/16 Screw * t
Blade
Wheel Assembly
Bearings Wheel
Axle Bolt
Cotter Pin 3/32 dia.x 3/4 long *
Engine
Hex Head Cap Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 long *
Cable Clip
Hex Centerlock Nut 1/4-20 Thread *
Blade Adapter Kit (Blade NOT Included) t
* For faster service obtain standard nuts, bolts and washers locally. If these items cannot be obtained locally,
order by part number and size as shown on parts list.
A Included in Part No. 310-8842 Control-Throttle (complete)
A Included in Part No. 310-10029 Control - Throttle (complete)
t Part of Blade Adapter Kit — Complete (901-10769)
When ordering replacement parts, be sure to specify your mower 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 will be forwarded to the appropriate Central Service Distributor in your area for handling.
NOTE! This instruction manual covers various models, and all accessories shown do not necessarily
apply to your model mower.
Find It Fast
If repairs or service is needed on the engine, please contact your nearest
authorized engine service outlet. Check the “Yellow Pages” of your
In The
'Yellow Pages'
telephone book under “Engines — Gasoline.”
FORM NO. 770-2878C
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ASSEMBLY
Your new mower is shipped completely assembled with the
exception of the handle.
1. Remove lawn mower and all parts from carton. Make
certain that all loose parts and literature are removed
from carton before carton is discarded.
2. Extend throttle control assembly, which is attached to
rear of mower and place on floor. CAUTION: Do not bend
or kink control wire.
3. A. Snap lower handle into position on two lugs which
extend from either side on the rear of the deck.
B. Assemble the two upper handle parts with cap screws
and locknuts provided in parts bag. The yellow cap
screw should be used to attach throttle control
assembly to upper handle as shown in diagram. Do
not tighten nuts.
C. Attach upper handle assembly to lower handle with
cap screws and locknuts. Tighten all nuts.
D. Secure control wire to lower handle with cable clips.
E. (111-090) Place the plastic control cover over the
throttle control and secure with two self-tapping screws.
4. Check blade bolts for proper tightness.
OPERATION
NOTE: For shipping purposes your mower is set with the
wheels in a low cutting height position. For best results
raise the cutting position until it is determined which height
is best for your lawn. See adjustments.
1. Service engine with gas and oil. See Engine Manual packed
with lawn mower for complete instructions for the care and
maintenance of engine. Read Directions Carefully,
2. When ready to start engine, place throttle control lever, on
handle, in “START” position and start engine in accord
ance with instructions in Engine Manual. After engine
starts, move throttle control lever, on handle, to desired
engine speed. The engine is stopped by placing control
lever on handle 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 distribution,
do not mow when lawn is excessively wet.
ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION: Do not at any time make any adjustment to lawn
mower without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark
plug wire.
EASY CUTTING HEIGHT - An adjusting plate and thumb
lever at each wheel position provides cutting height adjust
ment. 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.
STANDARD CUTTING HEIGHT-Adjustment maybe made by
removing and movingwheel studs to desired position. Cutting
heights will be raised as wheel studs are moved to a lower
hole and lowered as wheel studs are moved to a higher hole
in the deck. All wheel studs must be mounted in a relative
position to the deck.
THROTTLE - If adjustment becomes necessary, the throttle
control wire assembly can be reset as follows:
1. Loosen, but do not remove, screw securing throttle control
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.
FORM NO. 770-2878D
LUBRICATION
IMPORTANT: Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug
wire before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of work
on lawn mower.
WHEELS - Wheel bearings are of lifetime Fortiflex. They
require no lubrication.
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 ofgrindingto preventan unbalanced
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
alter 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 rust and
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
washingwith a stream of water froma gardenhose. 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 ROTARY MOWER
For the best results do not cut wet grass because it tends to
stick to the underside of the mower, thus preventing proper
discharge 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 as wet grass, otherwise a normal
walking speed is about the right pace for efficient mowing.
The best mowing pattern is one that allows the clippings 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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