10 CENTS
Model Nos. 111-110, in-120,
m-130, and ni-140
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 ail 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 (>ets 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 restirig in
high grass.
10. Check an nuts and bolts, particularly the blade bolts, for
tightness. This is especially important during the initial
operation period. Make this same check periodicaily
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 mov/er 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.
IMTIS PRODUCTS INC • 53» west noth st. • p.o. box 274i •
CLEVELAND, OHIO 44111
FORM NO. 770-2869A
111-110,111-120,
111-130 and111-140
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FORM NO. 770-2869B
Always disconnect spark plug cable
during repairs, refueling or chang
ing 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.
ff'hen ordering replacement parts, be sure to si>ecify your motcer 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 fortvarded to the
appropriate Central Service Distributor in your area for handling.
PARTS LIST FOR MOWER MODELS 111-110, 120, 130 AND 140
Ref.
No.
Part No.
111-110
Part No.
111-120
1
710-158 710-158
2
714-104
3
NONE 310-9691 NONE
4
502-9392
5
736-119 736-119
6
712-123-
7
438-10752 438-10752X
8
NONE
9
714-365 714-365
10
11 748-189
312-7582 312-7582
12
714-104
502-9392
712-123
310-9692
748-189
Part No.
111-130
Part No.
111-140 Description
Engine
710-158
714-104 714-104
501-9392
736-119 736-119
712-123
710-158 Hex Hd. Mach. Screw 5/16-24 x 1-1/4” Lg. *
Hair Pin Cotter
310-9691
501-9392
Adj. Wheel Assembly - L.H. Complete
Wheel Assembly
Spring Lockwasher 5/16” Screw **
712-123
Hex Nut 5/16-24 Thread **
438-10758 438-10758 Deck Assembly
NONE
310-9692
Adj. Wheel Assembly — R.H. Complete
714-365 714-365 Key Hi Pro #505 **
748-189 748-189
312-7581
312-7581 Blade
Blade Adapter **
13 710-117 710-117 710-117 710-117 Hex Head Cap Screw 5/16—24 x 1” Lg. (H.T.) **
14
738-213
15
305-7006
16
736-105 736-105
17
710-107
18
710-489 710-489
20
710-217
21
NONE
710-128 NONE
22
732-141
23
24 310-7016
NONE
25
26 746-128
710-106
27
738-102 738-213
305-7006
710-107 710-107
710-217 710-217
710-437 NONE
732-141 732-141 732-141
310-7016
712-526
746-128 746-128 746-128
710-106 710-106 710-106
28 310-10029 310-8511
310-9364
29
30 305-7071
31
305-7470 305-7470 305-7470
32 310-9996
33 901-7627
34 305-9973
NONE
36
37 NONE
NONE
39
NONE
40
41 NONE
43 NONE
NONE
44
901-10769
310-9364 310-9364 310-9364
305-7071
310-8506
901-7627 901-7627 901-7627 Fenule Assembly f
438-7857
712-214 NONE
736-105
310-10530
310-7492
710-209
310-9682 NONE
310-9683
901-10769 901-10769
305-7006
736-105
710-489
710-129 NONE
310-7036
NONE
310-10029 310-8511 Throttle Control — Conplete t
305-7071
310-9996
305-9973
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
738-102 Axle Bolt
305-7006
736-105
710-107
710489
710-217
710437
Fortiflex Bearing
Belleville Washer *
Hex Centerlock Nut 1/4—20 Thd. *
Hex Head Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1-1/2” I^. (H.T.) **
Spring Lockwasher 3/8” Screw (Heavy Duty)
Rd. Hd. Mach. Screw #10—24 x 1/2” Lg. *
Rd. Hd. Self Tap Screv^ #8—32 x 5/16” Lg. *
Conduit and Wire t
310-7036 Lower Handle
712-526 Speed Nut
Cable Clip
Hex Hd. Cap Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4” Lg. *
Upper Handle
305-7071 Grip — Black
305-7470 Knob — Control t
310-8506
438-7857
712-214
736-105
310-10530
310-7492
710-209
Throttle Control Bracket f
Control Cover
Elastic Stop Nut +t
Belleville Washer +t
Spring Lever w/Knob +t
Pivot Bar
Sems Hex Hd. Cap Screw 3/8—16 x 5/8” I^. +f
310-9682 Index Plate — R.H. +
310-9683 Index Plate — L.H. +f
901-10769 Blade Adapter Kit — Less Blade **
** For faster service obtain standard nuts, bolts and washers
locally. If these items caimot be obtained locally, order
by part number and size as shown on the parts list.
fPart of Throttle Control Complete (310-8511 and 310-
10029.)
+ Part of Wheel Adjustment Assembly R.H. Complete
(310-9692.)
+fPart of Wheel Adjustment Assembly LJH. Complete
(310-9691.)
**Part of Blade Adapter Kit/Less Blade (901-10769.)
NOTE: This instruction manual covers various models
and all accessories shown do not necessarily apply to
your model mower.
If repairs or service is needed on
the engine, please contact your
nearest authorized engine service
outlet. Check the “Yellow Pages”
Find It Fast
In The
'Yellow Pages'
of your telephone book under
“Engines — Gasoline.”
FORM NO. 770-2869C
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Your new mower is shipped preassembled with the exception
of the handle and throttle control assembly.
1. Remove lawn mower and all parts from carton. Make cer
tain that all loose parts and literature are removed from
carton before carton is discarded.
2. Extend throttle control assembly, which is attached to
engine at rear of mower, and place on floor. CAUTION:
Do not bend or kink control wire.
3. Snap lower handle into position on two lugs which extend
from either side on rear of the deck.
4. Assemble the two upper handle parts with cap screw in
lower holes. Place speed nut on control. Line up control
mounting holes with top holes in upper handle and secure
with cap screw (yellow) and locknut. Do not tighten.
5. Attach upper handle to lower handle with cap screws in
lower holes only. Do not tighten.
6. Fasten control panel to upper handle with cap screws in
lower holes and round head machine screw through upper
hole. Tighten all nuts.
7. Secure control wires to lower handle with cable clips.
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 in
“START” position and start engine in accordance with
instructions in Engine Manual. After engine starts, move
throttle control lever to desired engine speed. The engine
is stopped by placing control lever 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. Hei^t 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 may be made
by removing and moving wheel 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.
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 en^ne crankshaft.
2. Remove blade and hub assembly from engine crankshaft.
3. Remove two bolts, lockwashers 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 of grinding to prevent an unbal
anced 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 listened securely.
DECK - The underside of mower deck should be cleaned
after 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 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
washing with a stream of water from a garden hose.
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 thorou^ly as described in the
preceding instructions.
2. Refer to Engine Manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
3. Coat mower’s cutting blade with ichassis 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 MOWER
For best results, do not cut wet grass because it tends to
stick to underside of the mower thus preventing proper dis
charge of ^ass 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.
FORM NO. 770-2869D
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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