MTD 111-080R000, 111-089R000 User Manual

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OWNEirSGUM

ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE • PARTS

20" and 22"

ROTARY

MOWERS

	Model Series
	111-070R000 thru 111-078R000
	111-080R000 thru 111-089R000
	111-200R000 thru 111-206R000
(Models 072R and 082R Shown)	111-220R000 thru 111-226R000
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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.

in

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.

AMERICA

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-7500F

IMPORTANT	RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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

A TO OPERATE YOUR LAWN MOWER. FAILURE TO CON PLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN,A YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL- A HEED ITS WARMING.

A	DANGER:	Your lawn mower was bull I to be operated according to the rules for safe operation In this manual. As
		with any type of power equ ipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result In serious
		injury. If you violate any o’ these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.

TRAINING

A- 1. Read this owner’s guide carefully In Its entirety before attempting 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.

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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AC WARNING

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				R ATTACHING THE	Blade Control
LOWER HANDLE				UPPER H I^NDLE	Handle
						Throttle
						Control
Hairpin—«						(Optional)
Clips					Upper-
(714-0104)					Handle
					Rope
ATTACHING THE					Guide
STARTER ROPE					Lower
				Curved
					Handle
				Head Be lts			Engine
					Handle
				(710-06/1)
				Split Was hers	Mounting
					Brackets
		Rope Guide		5/16" I D.
				(736-0119)
		(710-1205)
	Hex Lock Nut				Chute
	V4-2O Thread
(712-0324)					Deflector
					(Models 072R and
				Hex Nuts	082R Shown)
				5/16-18 Tliread	PARTS IDENTIFICATION
				(712-021)7)
ATTACHING THE CABLE BRACKET AI>1D
(OPTIONAL) THROTTLE CONTROL Spring Washer
				1/4" I.D.		\ Hex Bolt
Cable ^				(736-0175)
						V4-20 X 1-7/8" Long
Bracket
						(710-1216)
(17174)
						1-----Hex Bolt
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						1/4-20 X 1" Long
					Hex Nut	(710-0597)
					Vt-20 Thread	(Used With No
						Remote Throttle)
					(712-0287)
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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.

3.Stretch out all control cables and place on the floor. 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.