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OWNER’S
MANEAL
20" AND 22"
ROTARY
MOWERS
Model Numbers
113-070A
113-072A
113-080A
113-082A
Important:
Read Safety Rules and
Instructions Carefully
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-2439
Thank you for purchasing an
American built product.
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INDEX
Safe Operation Practices
Assembly .........
Controis
Operation.................................................................10
Adjustments
Lubrication.............................................................. 10
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LIMITEiD WARRANTY
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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 material 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 u liess 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, neglect, imcroper maintenance, alterations, or unless the unit has
been operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. This warran
ty does not apply to the engine, me tor, battery, battery chargeror component parts thereof.
Please refer to the applicable mar ufacturer’s warranty on these items.
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Maintenance
Off-Season Storage ......................
Illustrated Parts .......................................................14
Repair Parts List
Parts Information
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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 applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it
should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
This warranty will not apply where the unit has been used commercially.
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.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
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In the State of California the above is recuired 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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To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the following safety instructions. Failure to comply
with the instructions may result in personal injury.
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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND MOWERS
TRAINING
1. Read this owner’s manual carefully in its en
tirety before attempting to assembie or
operate this machine. Be completeiy familiar
with the controls and the proper use of this
machine before operating it. Keep this manuai
in a safe place for future and regular 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. 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.
4. Keep the area of operation clear of all per
sons, particularly small children and pets.
Stop engine when they are in the vicinity of
your mower. Although the area of operation
should be completely cleared of foreign ob
jects, an object may have been overlooked
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
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equip
ment 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 serious personal
injury to the operator or any others allowed in
the area.
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. The blade control handle is a safety device.
Never attempt to bypass its operation. Doing
so makes the safety device inoperative and
may result in personal injury through contact
with the rotating blade. The blade control han
dle must operate easily in both directions.
7. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting
height adjustment while the engine is run
ning.
N 8. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
9. Never operate the equipment in wet grass.
Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall
can cause serious personal injury. 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,
walks or roads.
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. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade
comes to a complete stop before removing
the grass catcher or unclogging the chute.
The cutting 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.
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 pre
vent accidental starting.
8. Do not run the engine indoors.
9. Mow across the face of slopes, never up-and-
down. Exercise extreme caution when chang
ing direction on slopes. Do not mow ex
cessively steep slopes. Always be sure of
your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious
personal injury.
10. Always disconnect electric mowers (line
operated) before cleaning, repairing or ad
justing.
11. Never operate mower without proper guards,
plates or other safety protective devices in
place.
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 en
closure.
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.
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NOTE
This unit is'shipped WITHOUT GAS
OLINE or OIL. After assembly, see
separate engine manual for proper
fuel and engine oil recommenda
tions.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions in this manual cover various
models of mowers. Follow only those Instructions
which pertain to your unit.
NOTE
Reference to right or left hand side
of the mower is observed from the
operating position.
- CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK: (See figure 1)
Hardware for Lower Handle Installation
A (2) Shoulder Bolts (070 and 080)
В (2) Belleville Washers 5/16" I.D. (070 and 080)
C (2) Hex Lock Nuts 5/16-18 Thread (070 and
080)
D (2) Hairpin Cotters (072 and 082)
Hardware for Upper Handle Installation
E (1) Rope Guide Bolt
F (1) Curved Carriage Bolt
G (2) Lock Washers 5/16" I.D.
H (2) Hex Nuts 5/16-18 Thread
I (2) Cable Ties
FIGURE 1.
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Hardware for Installation of Wheels (if unassem
bled)
J (2) Shoulder Bolts 2Уа " Long
К (2) Shoulder Bolts 2-5/8" Long
L (2) Spacers
M (8) Belleville Washers 3/8" I.D.
N (4) Hex Nuts 3/8-16 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.
2. Extend the throttle control cable (attached to
the upper handle) and the brake cable
(attached to the engine) and place on the
floor. Be careful not to bend or kink control
cables.
LOWER HANDLE INSTALLATION
The lower handle is mounted to the deck by one of
■ two methods. See figure 2.
A. Models 070 and 080—Shoulder bolts,
belleville washers and hex lock nuts secure
the handle directly to the deck.
B. Models 072 and 082—Handle is secured to
handle mount brackets on top of the deck
with hairpin cotters.
FIGURE 2.
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Hairpin
Cotter (D)
in Inner
Hoie
Lower Handle.
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Handle
Bracket
A.
Line up the upper slotted hole in lower handle
with the mounting hole on deck. Place
shoulder bolt (A) through lower handle and
deck. See figure 3. Place belleville washer (B)
on the shoulder bolt, with the cupped side of
the washer against the deck. Secure with hex
lock nut (C).
NOTE
It may be necessary to bend the
ends of the lower handle inward
slightly to obtain a tight fit against
the deck.
B.
Place lower handle in position over weld pins
in handle mount brackets on deck, using the
bottom hole in the lower handle. Secure with
hairpin cotters (D) in inner hole on weld pin.
•See figure 4.
NOTE
There are two (2) holes in the handle
mount brackets. Place hairpin cotter
in the inner hole for operation. Outer
hole is for storage.
FIGURE 4.
FIGURE 5.
Lock Washer (G)
Hex Nut (H)
NOTE
It may be necessary to pull open the
ends of the lower handle to obtain
a tight fit when assembled into
handle mount brackets.
UPPER HANDLE INSTALLATION
1.
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Place the upper handle in position over the
lower handle. The throttle control must be on
the right hand side of the handle. Secure the
right hand side of upper handle using the rope
guide bolt (E), lock washer (G) and hex nut (H)
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as shown in figure 5.
NOTE
Left handed operators may assemble
the rope guide bolt to the left hand
side of the handle for easier starting.
2. Secure the other side of the handle with
curved head bolt (F), lock washer (G) and hex
nut (H).
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Brake
Cable
Blade-
Control
Handle
“Z” End of-'
Brake Cable
Upper Hole
on Bottom of
Housing
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Slot
Place the end of the brake cable Into the up
per hole on the bottom of the throttle control
housing, and through the slot as shown in
-figure 6. Be careful not to bend or kink the
cable.
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The control cable should be as
sembled under the lower handle.
Snap the end of the cable into the throttle con
trol housing. Hook the “Z” end of the brake
-cable into blade control handle. See figure 7.
FIGURE 7.
FIGURE 8.
End of
Brake
Cable
NOTE
It may be necessary to push the end
of the brake cable using a screw-
■driver as shown in figure 8 to allow
enough slack for the cable to be as
sembled to the blade control handle.
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FIGURE 9.
5.
Place the throttle control lever on the handle
in “Fast” position.
6.
Push the throttle control lever on the engine
to the full open position (as far toward the out
side of the unit as it will go) as shown in figure
9.
7. Hook the “Z” end of the throttle control cable
into the hole in the control lever on the
engine.
Loosen (do not remove) the screw on the
8.
cable clamp shown in figure 9. Slip the control
casing under the clamp. With the throttle lever
on the engine still in the full open position,
tighten the screw to secure the throttle con
trol cable.
FIGURE 10.
P„s.ic A
Cover
StarterT^
Starter
Housing
9. Secure throttle control cable and brake cable
to upper and lower handles with cable ties (I).
— See figure 10.
10. The starter rope and handle may be secured
with a plastic cover for shipping purposes.
Remove the plastic cover and discard. See
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figure 11.
11. With the spark plug wire disconnected and
grounded, depress the blade control handle
and pull the starter rope out from the engine.
Rope
FIGURE 11.
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FIGURE 12.
Shoulder-'
Bolt (J)
(2V4" Long)
FIGURE 13.
J, Use These Holes
For Front Wheel
Belleville
Washers (M).
Front Wheel
Startei
Rope
Rope
Guide
Hex Nut (N)
12. Slip the starter rope into the rope guide bolt
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as shown in figure 12.
INSTALLATION OF WHEELS
If the wheels on your mower are not already
assembled, proceed as follows. The front wheels
must be assembled in one of the three holes
nearest the front of the deck. See figure 13. The
rear wheels must be assembled in one of the three
holes nearest the rear of the deck. See figure 14.
The three holes provide three cutting heights for
your mower. Use the same hole location for aii
four wheels when assembling. To assemble the
-front wheels: (See figure 13)
1. Place shoulder bolt (J) (2V4" long) through
wheel.
2. Place one belleville washer (M) on shoulder
bolt, with the cupped side of washer toward
the deck (away from wheel).
3. Secure wheel to deck with one beileville
washer (M) on the inside of the deck (cupped
side against the deck) and hex nut (N).
FIGURE 14.
Bell iviJIe
@/Wash <irs (M)
— Shoulder
Bolt (K)
(2-5/8" Long)
Rear Wheel
if your unit is equipped with handle mount
brackets, assemble the rear wheels in the same
manner as front wheels were assembled.
If the handle on your unit is mounted to the deck
with shouider boits, foliow these instructions
-when assembling the rear wheels. See figure 14.
1. Piace shoulder bolt (K) (2-5/8" long) through
rear wheel.
2. Place spacer (L) on shoulder bolt, next to
wheel.
3. Place one belleville washer (M) on shoulder
bolt, with the cupped side of washer toward
the deck (away from spacer).
4. Secure wheel to deck with one belleviile
washer (M) on the inside of the deck (cupped
side against the deck) and hex nut (N).
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FINAL CHECK
Check all nuts and bolts for correct tightness.
FIGURE 15.
CONTROLS
Throttle
Control
A
CAUTION
Please note that the chute deflector
on your mower is in an upright posi
tion. It is held in the position by a
shipping block. This block is used
for shipping purposes only. It must
be removed and discarded before
your mower is put into operation.
-See figure 15.
The blade will be rotating whenever
the engine is running.
Blade Control
Handle
Recoil
Starter
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FIGURE 16.
BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
WARNING
THIS CONTROL MECHANISM IS A
SAFETY DEVICE NEVER ATTEMPT
TO BYPASS ITS OPERATIONS
The blade control handle is located on the upper
handle of the mower. See figure 16. The blade con
trol handle must be depressed in order to operate
the unit. Release the blade control handle to stop
the engine and blade.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the right side of
the upper handle. It is used to regulate the engine
speed. The engine should be started with the
engine in the FAST or START position.
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The throttle control cannot be used
to stop the engine.
RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle.
See figure 16. Stand behind the unit in the
operating position to start the unit.
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OPERATION
Caution
Do Not Operate Mower Unless Tl
Guard Or Entire Grasscatcher Is
Its Proper Place.
DANGER
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY
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FIGURE 17.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on
cutting deck. See figure 17.
NOTE
If the wheels on your unit were as
sembled at the factory, they are set
in a low cutting height position for
shipping purposes. For best results,
raise the cutting position until it is
determined which height is best for
your lawn. See cutting height ad
justment.
BEFORE STARTING
1. Service engine with oil and gasoline as in
structed in the separate engine manual
packed with your unit. Read the instruc .ions
carefully.
2. Attach spark plug wire to spark piug.
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
1. Move the throttle control lever to FAST or
START position.
2. Standing behind the unit, depress the jiade
control handle and hold it against the upper
handle as shown in figure 18.
3. Grasp the recoil starter handle as shown and
pull up rapidly. Return it slowly to the rope
guicje bolt.
4. After engine starts, move throttle control lever
to desired engine speed.
Blade
de //
Control
Handle
Recoil Starter
Handle
FIGURE 18.
TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE
1. Release the blade control handle to stop the
engine and blade.
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The blade continues to rotate for a
few seconds after the engine is shut
off.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it
against the engine to prevent accidental start
ing while equipment is unattended.
USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER
Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire,
or other objects which could damage lawn mower
or engine. Such objects could be accidently
thrown by the mower in any direction and cause
serious personal injury to the operator and others.
Operate a new engine at intermediate speeds and
light load for the first few hours as you would a
new automotive engine.
For best results, do not cut wet grass because it
tends to stick to the underside of the mower,
preventing proper discharge of grass clippings,
and could cause you to slip and fall. New grass,
thick grass or wet grass may require a narrower
cut. Blade speed should be adjusted to the condi
tion 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.
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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.
This mower is designed to be operated at full
throttle to give you the best cut and do the most
effective job of bagging the cut grass.
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. Extensive
vibration of the mower during opera
tion is an indication of damage. The
unit should be promptly inspected
and repaired.
ADJUSTMENTS
CAUTION
A
Do not at any time make any adjust
ment to lawn mower without first
stopping engine and disconnecting
spark plug wire.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Units With Height Adjustment Brackets
An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel
provides cutting height adjustment. Each ad
justing plate has nine height positions. Height of
cut will be changed when the thumb lever is
moved from one position to another. Simply
depress thumb lever towards wheel and
wheel and lever assembly to desired position
wheels must be placed in the same relative posi
tion. See figure 19.
mo^ve
All
be raised as axle bolts are moved to a lower hole
and lowered as axle bolts are moved to a higher
hole in the deck. All axle bolts must be mounted in
the same relative position. Belleville washers
must be assembled on the inside and outside of
the deck so that the cupped side of the washers
are against the deck. The spacers (on units so
equipped) must be assembled between the rear
wheels and the belleville washers. Refer to figures
13 and 14.
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. See
figure 9.
2. Move throttle control lever on handle to
“FAST” position.
3. Move control lever on engine to full open posi
tion. Retighten screw to secure throttle con
trol wire assembly.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
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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 fuei, temperature,
altitude and load.
FIGURE 19.
Units Without Height Adjustment Brackets
Adjustment may be made by removing and moving
axle bolts to desired position. Cutting heights will
Refer to the separate engine manuai packed with
your mower for carburetor adjustment informa
tion.
LUBRICATION
IMPORTANT
Always stop engine and disconnect
spark plug wire before cleaning,
lubricating or doing any kind of
work on lawn mower.
Blade Control—Lubricate the pivot points on the
blade control handle and the brake cable at least
once a season with light oil. See figure 20. The
blade control must operate freely in both direc
tions.
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Brake
Cable
FIGURE 20.
Chute Deflector—The torsion spring and fiivot
point should be lubricated periodically with ight
oil to pi;'event any rust or binding. Deflector must
work freely.
Wheels—Mower may be provided with ball rear
ing wheels. Lubricate at least once a season with
light oil. Also, if the wheels are removed fo any
reason, lubricate the surface of the axle boi 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.
Pivot
Point
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Remove the large bolt and lock washer which
holds the blade and adapter to the engine
crankshaft. Remove the blade and adapter from
the crankshaft.
If the blade or blade adapter needs replacing,
remove the two small bolts, lock washers and nuts
which hold the blade to the adapter.
CAUTION
A
Periodically inspect the blade adapt
er for cracks, especially if you strike
a foreign object. Replace when nec
essary.
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
unblanced blade will cause excessive vibration
when rotating at high speeds, may cause damage
to the mower and could break, causing personal
injury.
It is recommended that the blade always be
removed from the adapter for the best test of
balance. The blade can be tested by balancing it
on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from
the heavy side until it balances evenly.
Engine—Follow engine manual for lubrication i
structions.
Throttle—Periodically lubricate throttle control
lever and throttle wire assembly with a few drops
of light oil for ease of operation.
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MAINTENANCE
A
When tipping the unit, empty the fuel
tank and keep engine spark plug side
up.
CUTTING BLADE
A. Removal for Sharpening or Replacement
Be sure to disconnect and ground
the spark plug wire before working
on the cutting blade to prevent
accidental engine starting.
CAUTION
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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.
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
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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.
A
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 the air cleaner, refer to the separate
engine manual packed with your unit.
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.
CAUTION
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
On units equipped with handle mount brackets,
the handle may be placed in an upright position
for storage.
Move hairpin cotters to outer hole on weld pins.
See figure 4. Press outward on the bottom of the
lower handle and push forward. The handle will
lock in this position.
To place the handle in the operating position,
remove the starter rope from the rope guide bolt.
Grasp the lower handle at the bottom, pull apart
slightly and tip the handle backward. Place the
cotter hairpins in the inner holes. With the spark
plug wire disconnected and grounded, depress
the blade control handle and pull the starter rope
out from the engine. Slip the starter rope into the
rope guide bolt.
NOTE
The use of any accessory on this Rotary Mower
other than those manufactured by the mower
manufacturer is not recommended.
GRASS CATCHER Model 003 is available as optional equipment for the
mower shown in this manual.
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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.
H^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.
764-0176.
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Models 070, 072,
080 and 082
Meets CPSC Blade Safety Requirements
NOTE
This instruction manuai covers
various models and all specifications
shown do not necessarily apply to
your model. Specifications subject to
change without notice or obligation.
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NOTE: The engine is not under warranty by
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 Yellow Pages
“Engines—Gasoline.”
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7" wheel is
assembled in
bottom hole
8" wheel is
assembled in
top hole
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PARTS LIST FOR MODELS 070, 072, 080 and 082 ROTARY MOWERS
PART
REF.
NO.
1
14320 Control Handle Ass’y. —R-H. N
2
NO.
* *
COLOR
CODE
DESCRIPTION
Wheel Ass’y. Comp. (See
NEW
PART
Chart Below)
3 742-0123 20" Blade (070 & 072)
742-0125
4
746-0473 Throttle Control Wire—39.0"
22" Blade (080 & 082)
5 749-0373 Lower Handle (Chrome)
749-0372 Lower Handle (Painted)
14994
14995
—
Engine
—462 20" Deck Ass’y. (070)
—462 20" Deck Ass’y. (072)
6
7
14997 —462 22" Deck Ass’y. (080)
14998
—462
22" Deck Ass’y. (082)
8 710-0654 Hex Wash. Hd. TT-Tap Scr.
3/8-16 X 1.00" Lg.
9 14944 Chute Deflector Ass’y.
10
710-0289 Hex Bolt V4-20 X .50" Lg.*
N
11 711-0555 Hinge Pin Va " Dia. x 3.88 Lg.
12 726-0106 Push Cap .25" Rod
13 732-0253
Torsion Spring
14 712-0287 Hex Nut V4-20 Thd.*
15 736-0329
16
11143
L-Wash. 1/4" I.D.*
Deflector Hinge Plate
18 726-0192 Cable Tie
19 710-0671 Curved Carriage Bolt 5/16-18
X 1.38" Lg.
20 710-0842 Rope Guide Bolt N
712-0267 Hex Nut 5/16-18 Thd.*
21
22 736-0119 L-Wash. 5/16" I.D.*
23 712-0429 Hex Ins. L-Nut 5/16-18 Thd.
(070 & 080)
24 736-0242 Bell-Wash. .345" I.D. x .88"
O.D. (070 & 080)
25
738-0296
ShId. Bolt .437" Dia. x .268
(070 & 080)
710-0117
26
Hex Bolt 5/16-24 X 1.00" Lg.
(Grade 5)
27
710-0331 Hex Bolt 3/8-24 x 2.25" Lg.
(Grade 5)
28 712-0123 Hex Nut 5/16-24 Thd.*
29
753-0348
736-0217
30
31 736-0119
32
14531
33
710-0258 Hex Bolt 1/4-20 X .62" Lg.*
34
731-0575 Rear Flap Ass’y.
Blade Adapter Kit
L-Wash. 3/8" I.D. —H.D.
L-Wash. 5/16" I.D.*
Retainer Strip
N
35 712-0798 Hex Nut 3/8-16 Thd.*
36 736-0105 Bell-Wash. .400" I.D. x .88"
O.D.
37
738-0213 Front Axle Bolt (070 & 080)
738-0102 Front Axle Bolt (072 & 082)
39
736-0331 Bell-Wash. .39" I.D. x 1.13"
O.D. (072 & 082)
t Optional Parts
*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.
“WHEEL
Type of Wheel 7" X 1.50" 8" X 1.75"
Plastic
Steel w/Fortiflex Bearings
Steel w/Ball Bearings
734-0840 734-0841
734-0893 734-0812
734-0637 734-0645
(Use Axle Bolt—710-0347)
REF.
NO.
40
41
PART
NO.
738-0509
738-0102
750-0515
COLOR
CODE
DESCRIPTION
Rear Axle Bolt (070 & 080)
Rear Axle Bolt (072 & 082)
Spacer .511 I.D. x .70" O.D.
(070 & 080)
42 14924
43 728-0171
44
746-0478
746-0476
746-0480
45
710-0796
46 726-0135
47
731-0523
48 731-0524
49
731-0526
50
731-0528
51
749-0536
Cable Bracket
Pop Rivet .156" Dia. X .379
Control Cable—49" (Blue)
Control Cable—39" (Green)t
Control Cable—57" (Red)f
Truss Mach. Scr. #12 x 1.50"
Cap Speed Nut 5/16" Rod
Control Panel Half
Control Disc Pin
Clutch Panel Half
Throttle Control Lever
Upper Handle (Chrome)
749-0538 Upper Handle (Painted)
52
710-0436
53
751-0333 Casing Clamp
55
12935
Hex “B” Tap Scr. #10 x .62"
Handle Mount Brkt. Ass’y.—
L.H. (072 & 082)
12936
Handle Mount Brkt. Ass’y.—
R.H. (Not Shown) (072 &
082)
56
14578 Height Adjuster Ass’y.
Comp.—R.H. (072 & 082)
14579
Height Adjuster Ass’y.
Comp.—L.H. (Not Shown)
(072 & 082)
57
738-0507
Shoulder Bolt .500" Dia. x
.357 (072 & 082)
58
14832
Spring Lever Ass’y. w/Knob
(072 & 082)
59 15262
60
15261 Index Plate (072 & 082)
61 714-0104
62
14589
14554
63
712-0798
Pivot Bar (072 & 082)
Hairpin Cotter (072 & 082)
20" Front Baffle (070 & 072)t
22" Front Baffle (080 & 082)f
Hex Nut 3/8-16 Thd.* (070 &
080)t
64
736-0105
Bell-Wash. .400 I.D. x .88
O.D. (070 & 080)t
65
710-0201
Hex Bolt 3/8-16 x .62" Lg.*
(070 & 080)t
66
710-0603
Hex Wash. Hd. Self-Tap Scr.
5/16-18 X .50" Lg. (072 &
082)
67
712-0271
68 12894
69
738-0873
When ordering parts, if color or finish is important use the ap
propriate color code shown above (e.g.—Red Flake
finish —14483 (462),)
Hex Sems Nut V4-20 Thd.
Cable Clip
ShId. Scr. #10 X .20 Dia.
(462—Red Flake)
CHART
Bearing Part No.
1/2" I.D.—741-0262 (2 per wheel)
3/8" I.D.—741-0267, Va" I.D.—
741-0484, Spacer—750-0434
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PARTS INFORMATION
POWER EQUIPMENT PARTS AND SERVICE
Parts and service are available through the authorized s< rvice
firms listed below. All orders should specify the model number of
your unit, part numbers, description of parts and the quantity of
each part required.
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.
ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM
Auto Electric & Carburetor Co. ... 2625 4th Ave. S
ARKANSAS NORTH LITTLE ROCK
Sutton’s Lawn Mower Shop
CALIFORNIA PORTERVILLE
Billious
COLORADO DENVER
FLORIDA JACKSONVILLE
GEORGIA EAST POINT
ILLINOIS LYONS
INDIANA ELKHART
IOWA DUBUQUE
LOUISIANA MONROE
MARYLAND TAKOMA PARK
MASSACHUSETTS SPRINGFIELD
MICHIGAN LANSING
MINNESOTA HOPKINS
MISSISSIPPI BILOXI
MISSOURI KANSAS CITY
NEW JERSEY BELLMAWR
NEW MEXICO ALBUQUERQUE
NEW YORK CARTHAGE
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Spitzer Industrial Products Co. ... Box 29114, 6601
Radco Distributors
Small Eng. Dist
East Point Cycle & Key
Keen Edge Co
Parts & Sales Inc
Power Lawn & Garden Equip
Mid-South Power
Suhren Engine Co
Center Supply Co
Morton B. Collins Co
Lorenz Service Co
Power Equipment Dist
Hance Distributing Inc
Biloxi Sales & Service, Inc................. 506 Caillavet St
Automotive Equip. Service
Ross-Frazier Supply Co
HenzIer, Inc
Lawnmower Parts Inc
Spitzer Eng. & Parts
Gamble Dist., Inc
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5301 Roundtop Drive
Box 368, Rt. 4
75 North D Street ....
N. Washington St. ...
4909 Victor St.
Box 5459
OPA LOCKA
2351 N.W. 147th St. . .
2834 Church St
8615 Ogden Ave
2101 Industrial Pkwy..
2551 J.F. Kennedy .. .
700 Pine St.......................
NEW ORLEANS
8330 Earhart Blvd. ...
6867 New Hampshire
Ave
300 Birnie Ave
2500 S. Pennsylvania .
MOUNT CLEMENS
340 Hubbard
420 Excelsior Ave. W.
3117 Holmes St
ST. JOSEPH
8th and Monterey
ST. LOUIS
2015 Lemay Ferry
Road
717CreekRd
1023 Third Ave. N.W. .
West End Ave
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.35233
72117
.93257
80229
32207
33054
30344
60534
46514
52001
71201
70118
20912
01107
48910
.48043
.55343
. 39533
.64109
.64503
BRIGGS AND STRATTON, TECUMSEH AND PEERLESS PARTS
AND SERVICE
Briggs & Stratton, Tecumseh and Peerless parts and service
should be handled by your nearest authorized engine service firm.
Check the yellow pages of your telephone directory under the
listing Engines—Gasoline, Briggs & Stratton or Tecumseh
Lauson.
NORTH CAROLINA GOLDSBORO
Smith Hardware Co............................515 N. George St............27530
Dixie Sales Company......................... 335 N. Green
OHIO CARROLL
Stebe’s Mid-State Mower Supply . Box 366, 71 High St... .43112
Bleckrie, Inc
National Central
Burton Supply Co
OKLAHOMA MUSKOGEE
Victory Motors, Inc
OREGON PORTLAND
Kenton Supply Co
PENNSYLVANIA HARRISBURG
EECOInc............................................ 4021 N.6thSt
Thompson Rubber Co
Bluemont Co......................................11125 Frankstown Rd.. 15235
Frank Roberts & Sons
TENNESSEE KNOXVILLE
Master Repair Service
American Sales & Service, Inc. ... 3035-43 Bellbrook ....38116
TEXAS DALLAS
Marr Brothers, Inc.............................. 423 E. Jefferson
Woodson Sales Corp......................... 1702 N. Sylvania
Bullard Supply Co.............................. 2409 Commerce St. ... 77003
Engine House Inc
UTAH SALT LAKE CITY
A-1 Engine & Mower Co
VIRGINIA ASHLAND
RBI Corp............................................Lake Ridge Rd.
WASHINGTON SEATTLE
Bailey’s Inc
WISCONSIN MARSHFIELD
Power Pac
Appleton Automotive Supply Co. . 123 S. Linwood Ave.
E-Kon Small Engine Spec
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GREENSBORO
CLEVELAND
7900 Lorain Ave
WADSWORTH
687 Seville Rd
YOUNGSTOWN
1301 Logan Ave.
Box 929
605 S. Cherokee
8216 N. Denver Ave. .. .97217
PHILADELPHIA
5222-24 N. Fifth St
PITTSBURGH
PUNXSUTAWNEY
R.D. 2..............................15767
2000 Western Ave
MEMPHIS
FORT WORTH
HOUSTON
SAN ANTONIO
8610 Botts Lane
P.O. Box 17867
439 E. 900 So................84111
101 Cedar Run Dr.........23005
1414 14th Ave
301 E. 29th St
APPLETON
P.O. Box 798
TWIN LAKES
122 Lance Dr..................53181
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44102
44281
44501
74401
17110
19120
37921
75203
76111
78217
98122
54449
54911
WARRANTY PARTS AND SERVICE POLICY
The purpose of warranty is to protect the customer fron i defects in workmanship and materials, defects which are NOT detected at the
time of manufacture. It does not provide for the unlimiti id and unrestricted replacement of parts. Use and maintenance are the respon
sibility of the customer. The manufacturer cannot assu ne responsibility for conditions over which it has no control. Simply put, if it’s
the manufacturer’s fault, it’s the manufacturer’s respon;
CLAIMS AGAINST THE MANUFACTURER’S WARRANT f
INCLUDES:
1. Replacement of Missing Parts on new equipment.
2. Replacement of Defective Parts within the warranty ceriod
3. Repair of Defects within the warranty period.
MTD PRODUCTS • P.O. BOX 36900
ibility; if it’s the customer’s fault, it’s the customer’s responsibility.
All claims MUST be substantiated with the following
information:
1. Model Numberof unit involved.
2. Date unit was purchased or first put into service.
3. Date of failure.
4. Nature of failure.
CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136
(0782)
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