MTD 111-080R000, 111-089R000 User Manual
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ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS
20" and 22"
ROTARY
$1.00
MOWERS
Model Series
111-070R000 thru 111-078R000
111-080R000 thru 111-089R000
111-200R000 thru 111-206R000
111-220R000 thru 111-226R000
(Models 072R and 082R Shown)
Important: 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.
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AMERICA
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.
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FORM NO. 770-7500F
IMPORTANT
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTR JCTIONS 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 ATTEMPTING
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TO OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER. FAILURE TO CON PLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN,
YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL- A HEED ITS WARMING.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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DANGER: with any type of power equ ipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result In serious
Your lawn mower was bull I to be operated according to the rules for safe operation In this manual. As
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TRAINING
1. Read this owner’s guide carefully In Its entirety before attempting
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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 reguL 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\ ler mower.
Children 14 years old and over should only operate mi iwer under
close parental supervision. Only persons well acquaintec with these
rules of safe operation should be allowed to use yoi ir 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 throwr object in
jury. Although the area of operation should be complel ely cleared
of foreign objects, an object may have been overlook» 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 fore gn 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 avok discharge
of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like.
2. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operat on or while
performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes frDm foreign
objects that may be thrown from the machine in am direction.
3. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and
shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel
toed shoes are recommended. Do not wear loose fitt ng clothes
or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Nei er operate
a unit in bare feet, sandals, or sneakers.
4. Before working with gasoline, extinguish all cigarettes, c gars, pipes
and other sources of ignition. Check the fuel level before starting
the engine. Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Do not fill
the gasoline tank Indoors, while the engine, is running, or until
engine has been allowed to cool for at least two mi lutes after
running. Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled
gasoline before starting the engine as it may causî a fire or
explosion.
5. Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive dut ;h on units
so equipped before starting the engine.
6. The blade control handle is a safety device. Never attemi t to bypass
its operation. Doing so makes the safety device inop jrative and
may result in personal injury through contact with 1 ie rotating
blade. The blade control handle must operate easily in both direc
tions and automatically return to the disengaged pos:ition 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 ire of your
footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. 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 o’ these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete
stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chuteThe cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after
engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the bk
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.
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 fali 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
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
inside of a building where fumes may reach an opan 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 and
excessive oil.
Check the grass catcher bag frequently for wear or détériorât
Replace a worn or damaged bag immediately. For safety prott.
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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WARNING
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Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of IS degrees (a rise of approximately 2V2 feet every 10 feet). A
riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a waik-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 £ 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 numbeis are shown in parentheses.)
ATTACHING THE
LOWER HANDLE
Hairpin—«
Clips
(714-0104)
ATTACHING THE
STARTER ROPE
Rope Guide
(710-1205)
Hex Lock Nut
V4-2O Thread
(712-0324)
ATTACHING THE CABLE BRACKET AI>1D
(OPTIONAL) THROTTLE CONTROL Spring Washer
R ATTACHING THE
UPPER H I^NDLE
Curved
Head Be lts
(710-06/1)
Split Was hers
5/16" I D.
(736-0119)
Hex Nuts
5/16-18 Tliread
(712-021)7)
1/4" I.D.
Cable ^ (736-0175)
Bracket
(17174)
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Upper-
Handle
Rope
Guide
Lower
Handle
Handle
Mounting
Brackets
Blade Control
Handle
Chute
Deflector
(Models 072R and
082R Shown)
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Hex Nut
Vt-20 Thread
(712-0287)
Throttle
Control
(Optional)
Engine
\ Hex Bolt
V4-20 X 1-7/8" Long
(710-1216)
1-----Hex Bolt
1/4-20 X 1" Long
(710-0597)
(Used With No
Remote Throttle)
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
This owner’s guide covers various modeis of
mowers. Foiiow only those instructions which per
tain to your unit.
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.
Tools Required for Assembly
(1) Pair of Pliers
(1) 1/2" Wrench*
(2) 7/16" Wrenches*
*Or two 6" Adjustable Wrenches
Lower
Handle
Handle
Mounting
Bracket
Hairpin
Clip
FIGURE 1.
Hole in Blade
Control Handle
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 the spark plug wire and move away
from the spark plug.
Stretch out all control cables and place on the floor.
3.
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.
AHACHING 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.
Using a pair of pliers, squeeze one leg of the lower
handle against the handle mounting bracket. In
sert the hairpin clip into the inner hole on the weld
pin. See figure 1. Repeat on other side.
NOTE: There are two (2) holes in the handle mounting
brackets. Place the hairpin clip in the inner hole for
operation. Outer hole is for storage.
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 the lower handle us
ing the curved head bolts, split washers and hex
nuts as shown in figure 2.
AHACHING THE CABLE BRACKET AND THRDTTLE CDNTRDL (Hardware D) (Dptional)
If your mower is equipped with a remote throttle con
trol, it is already attached to the engine. Attach the
cable bracket and throttle control to the left side of up
per handle as follows. See figure 2.
NOTE: If your mower does not have a remote throttle
control, attach the cable bracket using the 1" long hex
bolt provided and following steps 2 and 4 only.
1. Route the throttle control cable inside the handle
mounting bracket and beneath the lower handle.
2.
Place cable bracket against left side of upper han
dle, 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
the upper handle), with the throttle lever facing
upward.
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