For one year from the date of original retail purchase, MTD PRODUCTS INC will either
repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any
part or parts found to be defective in materiai or workmanship. Transportation charges for
the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the pur
chaser. Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warran
ty must be paid by the purchaser unless such return is requested by MTD PRODUCTS INC.
This warranty will not apply to any part which has become inoperative due to misuse, ex
cessive use, accident, negiect, improper maintenance, alterations, or uniess the unit has
been operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. This warran
ty does not apply to the engine, motor, battery, battery chargeror component parts thereof.
Please refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on these items.
This warranty wilt not apply where the unit has been used commercially.
Off-Season Storage
Illustrated Parts for Mower
Parts List for Mower
Parts Information
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Warranty service is available through your local authorized service dealer or distributor. If
you do not know the dealer or distributor in your area, please write to the Customer Service
Department of MTD.
The return of a complete unit will not be accepted by the factory unless prior written per
mission has been extended by MTD.
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
\ WARNING j
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unim
proved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is
equipped with a spark arrester meeting appiicable 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. A spark arrester muffler is
available at your nearest engine authorized service center.
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^ WARNING \
To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the
the instructions may result in personal Injury.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
TRAINING
1. It is suggested that this manual be read in its
entirety before attempting to assemble or
operate this unit. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
2. Your rotary mower is a precision piece of
power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore,
exercise extreme caution at all times.
3. Read this Owner’s Manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment.
4. Never allow children to operate a power
mower. Only persons well acquainted with
these rules of safe operation should be al
lowed to use your mower.
5. Keep the area of operation clear of all per
sons, particularly small children and pets.
Stop engihe when they are in the vicinity of
your mower. Although the area of operation
should be completely cleared of foreign ob
jects, a small object may have been over
looked and could be accidently thrown by the
mower in any direction and cause injury.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks,
wire, bones and other foreign objects which
could be picked up and thrown by the mower
in any direction and cause injury.
2. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or
wearing open sandals. Always wear substan
tial footwear.
3. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could
get caught on the mower.
4. Check the fuel before starting the engine.
Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Do
not fill the gasoline tank indoors, while the
engine is running, or while the engine is still
hot. Wipe off any spilled gasoline before start
ing the engine as it may cause a fire or explo
sion.
5. Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or
drive clutch on units so equipped before start
ing the engine.
6. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting
height adjustment while the engine is run
ning.
7. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
8. Never operate the equipment in wet grass.
Always be sure of your footing. Keep a firm
hold on the handle and walk, never run.
OPERATION
1. 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 in
jury.
3. Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, 3
walks or roads.
following safety instructions. Failure to comply with
FOR WALK-BEHIND MOWERS
4. 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 abnor
mally, stop the engine and check immediately
for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning
of trouble.
6. Stop the engine whenever you leave the
mower, before cleaning the mower housing,
and when making any repairs or inspections.
7. When 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 plug to prevent
accidental starting.
8. Before attempting to unclog the mower or
discharge chute, stop the engine and be sure
the blade has stopped completely. The cut
ting blade continues to rotate for a few
seconds after the engine is shut off. Never
place any part of the body in the blade area un
til you are sure the blade has stopped rotating.
Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the
wire away from the plug to prevent accidental
starting.
9. Do not run the engine indoors.
10. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade
comes to a complete stop before removing
the grass catcher or unclogging chute.
11. Mow across the face of slopes, never up-anddown. Exercise extreme caution when chang
ing direction on slopes. Do not mow ex
cessively steep slopes.
12. Always disconnect electric mowers (line
operated) before cleaning, repairing or ad
justing.
13. Never operate mower without proper guards,
plates or other safety protective devices in
place.
14. Keep washout ports and other mower-housing
service openings closed when mowing.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at
frequent intervals for proper tightness.
2. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condi
tion.
3. Never store the equipment with gasoline in
the tank inside of a building where fumes may
reach an open flame or spark. Allow the
engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
4. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
5. Check the grass catcher bag frequently for
wear or deterioration. For safety protection,
replace only with new bag meeting original
equipment specifications.
FIGURE 1.
ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE
This unit is shipped WiTHOUT GAS
OLINE or OIL. After assembly, see
separate engine manual for prop
er fuel and engine oil recommenda
tions.
-Contents of Hardware Pack: (See Figure 1)
A (2) Curved Head Carriage Bolts
B (2) Hand Knobs
0 (2) Hairpin Cotters
D (2) Lock Washers Va" I.D.
E (2) Hex Nuts V4-28 Thread
1. Remove lawn mower and loose parts from car
ton. Make certain all parts and literature have
been removed from the carton before the car
ton is discarded.
NOTE
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FIGURE 2.
Hairpin
Cottei in
Inner Hole
(For Operation)
Reference to right or left hand side
of the mower is observed from the
operating position.
2. Fasten lower handle in position over weld
pins in handle mount brackets on deck.
Secure with hairpin cotters (C) in inner hole on
— weld pin. See figure 2.
NOTE
There are two (2) holes in the handle
mount brackets. Place the hairpin
cotter in the inner hole for opera
tion. Outer hole is for storage.
NOTE
It may be necessary to spread the
ends of the lower handle to obtain
a tight fit against the handle mount
brackets.
3. There are two height positions for the handle.
Place upper handle in position over lower han
dle, selecting hole for either high or low posi
tion. Refer to figure 7.
Secure upper handle with two curved carriage
bolts (A) and hand knobs (B) as shown in
—figure 3. The knobs may be assembled either
to the inside or the outside of the handle.
FIGURE 4.
4. Place the chute deflector assembly in posi
tion on the deck, with the weld bolts on the
adapter plate through the holes in the deck.
5. Start hex nuts (E) and lock washers (D) on
weld bolts on adapter plate.
6. Lift the chute up and hold in place with one
hand. Tighten the hex nuts securely. See
— figure 4.
7. Check ALL nuts and bolts for correct
tightness.
OPERATION
Caution
Do Not Operate Mower Unless This
Guard Or Entire Grasscatcher Is In
Its Proper Place.
FIGURE 5.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on
cutting deck. Seehgure 5.
NOTE
For shipping purposes your mower
is set with the wheels in a low cut
ting height position. For best
results, raise the cutting position
until it is determined which height
is best for your lawn. See cutting
height adjustment.
BEFORE STARTING
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as
described in the separate engine manual packed
with your unit. Follow instructions carefully.
START ENGINE
1. Move throttle control lever on engine to
“START” or “CHOKE” position.
2. Crank engine, by pulling starter handle with a
quick firm pull. Do not pull out so farthat rope
stops with a jerk as this will cause rope
failure. Do not allow rope and handle to snap
back into place.
3. After two or three full .firm pulls on starter, or
as soon as engine fires, move throttle control
to desired engine speed.
Operate a new engine at intermediate speeds and
light load for the first few hours as you would a
new automotive engine.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. To stop engine, move throttle control lever to
“STOP” position.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to
prevent accidental starting while equipment
is unattended.
IMPORTANT
If you strike a foreign object, stop
the engine. Remove wire from spark
plug. Thoroughly inspect the mower
for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and
operating the mower.
USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER
For the best results, do not cut wet grass because
it tends to stick to the underside of the mower,
preventing proper discharge of grass clippings. If
wet grass must be cut, reduce walking speed to
help distribute the clippings more effectively.
New grass, thick grass or wet grass may require a
narrower cut. Blade speed should be adjusted to
the condition of the lawn.
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.
For best results, cut off one-third or less of the
total length of the grass. Lawn should be cut in
the fall as long as there is growth.
ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION
A
Always disconnect the spark plug
wire from the spark plug and ground
it against the engine block before
making any adjustments.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
A lever at each wheel position provides cutting
height adjustment. There are five cutting heights.
Height of cut will be changed when the lever is
moved from one hoie to another. Simply depress
lever towards wheel and move wheel and lever
assembly to desired position. AM wheels must be
placed in the same relative position. See figure 6.
FIGURE 7.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
A
If any adjustments are made to the
engine while the engine is running
(e.g. carburetor), keep clear of all
moving parts. Be careful of heated
surfaces and muffler.
Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to
compensate for differences in fuel, temperature,
altitude and load.
All carburetor adjustments should be made with
the air cleaner on engine. Air cleaner mounting
screw must be in carburetor when engine is run.
Best adjustment is made with a fuel tank half full
of gasoline. To adjust carburetor, refer to the
separate engine manual packed with your unit.
CAUTION
LUBRICATION
IMPORTANT
FIGURE 6.
HANDLE POSITION
The upper handle can be adjusted to a high or low
position. The adjustment is made by removing the
two knobs and the two curved carriage bolts and
reassembling in the other position. See figure 7.
Always stop engine and disconnect
spark piug wire before cleaning,
lubricating or doing any kind of
work on lawn mower.
Wheels—Mower is provided with ball bearing
wheels. Lubricate at least once a season with light
oil.
Also, if the wheels are removed for any reason,
lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner
surface of the wheel with light oil. A 4 oz. plastic
bottle of light oil lubricant is available. Order part
number 737-0170. Engine oil may also be used.
Protective Shield—The pivot points on the protec
tive shield should be lubricated periodically with
light oil to prevent any rust or binding up.
Chute Deflector—The torsion spring and pivot
point should be lubricated periodically with light
oil to prevent any rust or binding up. Deflector
should work freely.
MAINTENANCE
CUTTING BLADE
A. Removal for Sharpening or Replacement
CAUTION
Be sure to disconnect and ground
the spark plug wire before working
on the cutting blade to prevent
accidental engine starting.
1. Remove the large bolt and lock washer which
holds the blade and adapter to the engine
crankshaft. See figure 8.
2. Remove the blade and adapter from the
crankshaft. Be careful not to lose the key on
the crankshaft.
3. If the blade or blade adapter needs replacing,
remove the two small bolts, lock washers and
nuts which hold the blade to the adapter.
The blade can be tested for balance by balancing
it on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal
from the heavy side until it balances evenly. See
figure 9.
■11^ NOTE
It is recommended that the blade
always be removed from the adapter
for the best test of balance.
A
Periodically inspect the blade
adapter for cracks, especially if you
strike a foreign object. Replace
FIGURE 8.
B. Sharpening
Remove the cutting blade by following the direc
tions of the preceding section.
When sharpening the 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 unbalanced blade. An un
balanced blade will cause excessive vibration
when rotating at high speeds, may cause damage
to the mower and could break, causing personal
injury.
CAUTION
FIGURE 9.
C. Reassembly
Before reassembling the blade and the blade
adapter to the unit, lubricate the engine
crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade
adapter with light oil. Lubricating the bolt holes,
bolts and inner surface of the nuts with light oil is
also recommended. A 4 oz. plastic bottle of light
oil lubricant is available. Order part number
737-0170. Engine oil may also be used.
When replacing the blade, be sure to install the
blade with the side of the blade marked “Bottom”
(or with part number) facing the ground when the
mower is in the operating position. Make certain
key is in place on the crankshaft.
Blade Mounting Torque
3/8" Dia. Bolt 375 In. lb. min., 450 in. lb. max.
5/16" Dia. Bolt 150 in. lb. min., 250 in. lb. max.
To insure safe operation of your unit, ALL nuts
and bolts must be checked periodically for correct
tightness.
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 ac
cumulation 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 for
ward or on its side and scraping clean with a
suitable tool or by washing with a stream of water
from a garden hose.
t warning {
Do not direct the stream of water at
a hot engine as damage to the
engine may result.
ENGINE
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine
maintenance instructions.
AIR CLEANER
Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal
conditions. Clean every few hours under extreme
ly dusty conditions. Poor engine performance and
flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner
should be serviced.
To service air cleaner, refer to the separate engine
manual packed with your mower.
SPARK PLUG
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap
reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each mowing
season; check engine manual for correct plug
type and gap specifications.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
The following steps should be taken to prepare
lawn mower for storage.
1. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as
described in the lubrication instructions.
2. Refer to engine manual for correct engine
storage instructions.
3. Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis
grease to prevent rusting.
4. Store mower in a dry, clean area.
HANDLE STORAGE
The handle may be placed in an upright position
for storage.
Move the hairpin cotters to the outer hole on weld
pins. See figure 2. Press inward on the bottom of
the lower handle and push forward. The handle
will lock in this position.
Reverse the above procedure to place the handle
in the operating position.
The handle may be folded away completely for
storage.
1. Remove hairpin cotters from inner hole on
weld pins on handle mount brackets. Place in
outer hole. See figure 2.
2. Loosen the hand knobs on each side of the
handle.
3. Pull inward on the bottom of each side of the
lower handle and push forward.
. 4. Fold the upper handle back and down.
To take the handle out of storage position:
1. Lift the upper handle up and towards the rear.
2. Pull the handle back until it locks into the
operator’s position.
3. Tighten the two hand knobs securely.
4. Move the hairpin cotters to the inner hole on
the weld pins.
NOTE
The use of any accessory on this Rotary Mower
other than those manufactured by the mower
manufacturer is not recommended.
GRASS CATCHER Model 005 is available as optional equipment for the
mower shown in this manual.
^ WARNING \
1. DO NOT operate the mower without the entire grass catcher or chute
deflector in place.
2. DO NOT operate the mower without the protective shield on the rear
of the deck in place.
HI^note
Under normal usage bag material is subject to wear and should be
checked periodically. Be sure any replacement bag complies with the
mower manufacturer’s recommendations.
For replacement bags, use only factory authorized replacement bag No.
Rear Wheel Ass’y. Comp.
Torsion Spring
Push Nut V4" Rod
Hex Bolt 1/4-28 X .62" Lg.*
Hairpin Cotter
Lower Handle
Grip
DESCRIPTION
NEW
PART
*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.
(463—Top Flite Red)
This instruction manual covers various models
and all specifications shown do not necessari
ly apply to your model. Specifications subject
to change without notice or obligation.
When ordering parts if color or finish is important, use the appropriate color
code shown at left. (e.g. Top Flite Finish—04941 (463).)
NOTE; The engine is not under warranty by
NOTE
the mower manufacturer.. .If repairs or
service is needed on the engine, please
contact your nearest author- ^
ized engine service outlet. Find It Fast
Check the “Yellow Pages” of In The
your telephone book under Y^ow Pages
“Engines—Gasoline.”
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PARTS INFORMATION
POWER EQUIPMENT PARTS AND SERVICE
Parts and service for all MTD manufactured power equipment are
available through the authorized service firms listed below. All
orders should specify the model number of your unit, part
numbers, description of parts and the quantity of each part re
quired.
NOTE: If any parts are found to be missing or defective upon assembly of this unit, write to advise the factory so
that immediate replacement can be made.
BRIGGS AND STRATTON, TECUMSEH AND PEERLESS PARTS
AND SERVICE
Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh and Peerless parts and serviceshould be handled by your nearest authorized engine service firn
Check the yellow pages of your telephone directory under th
listing Engines—Gasoline, Briggs & Stratton or Tecumseh
Lauson.
ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM
Auto Electric & Carburetor Co. ... 2625 4th Ave. S
ARKANSAS NORTH LITTLE ROCK
Sutton’s Lawn Mower Shop
CALIFORNIA PORTERVILLE
Billious...............................................75 North D street
The purpose of warranty is to protect the customer from defects in workmanship and materials, defects which are NOT detected at the
time of manufacture. It does not provide for the unlimited and unrestricted replacement of parts. Use and maintenance are the respon
sibility of the customer. The manufacturer cannot assume responsibility for conditions over which it has no control. Simply put, if it’s
the manufacturer’s fault, it’s the manufacturer’s responsibility; if it’s the customer’s fault, it’s the customer’s responsibility.
CLAIMS AGAINST THE MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
INCLUDES:
1. Replacement of Missing Parts on new equipment.
2. Replacement of Defective Parts within the warranty period.
3. Repair of Defects within the warranty period.
MTD PRODUCTS
P.O. BOX 36900
All claims MUST be substantiated with the following
information:
1. Modei Number of unit involved.
2. Date unit was purchased or first put into service.
3. Date of failure.
4. Nature of failure.
CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136
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