OWNERS
MANUAL
20" AND 22"
.75
ROTARY
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
PARTS LIST
Important:
MOWERS
Model Numbers
114-050-000
114-060-000
114-062-000
Read Safety Rules and
Instructions Carefully
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Thank you for purchasing an
American built product.
FORM NO. 770-3141
INDEX
Safe Operation Practices.......................................................3
Assembly.................................................................................4
Controls...................................................................................9
Operation................................................................................ 9
Adjustments..........................................................................10
Lubrication...........................................................................11
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LIMITED 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 n material or workmanship. Transportation charges for
the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibiiity of the pur
chaser. Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warran
ty must be paid by the purchaser ur less 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, improper maintenance, alterations, or unless the unit has
been operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. This warran
ty does not apply tothe engine, mo or, battery, battery chargeror component parts thereof.
Piease refer to the applicable man jfacturer’s warranty on these items.
Maintenance ........................................................................11
Off-Season Storage..............................................................12
Trouble Shooting Chart
Illustrated Parts....................................................................16
Repair Parts List ..................................................................17
Parts Information
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Back Cover
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This warranty wiii not appiy 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 distri 3utor in your area, please write to the Customer Service
Department of MTD.
The return of a complete unit will riot be accepted by the factory unless prior written per
mission has been extended by MTD.
This warranty gives you specific le gal rights. You may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
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This unit is equipped with an internal corrbustion 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.
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In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources
Code), ether states may have similar laws, -ederal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester muffler is
available at your nearest engine authorized service center.
riiji WARNING i
To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the following safety instructions. Failure to comply
with the instructions may result in personal injury.
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 manual
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.
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
3 equipment specifications.
NOTE
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GAS
OLINE or OIL. After assembly, see
separate engine manual for propei
fuel and engine oil recommenda
tions.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions in this manual cover various
models of mow/ers. 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 (050 and 060)
B (2) Belleville Washers 5/16" I.D. (050 and 060)
C (2) Hex Lock Nuts 5/16-18 Thread (050 and
060)
D (2) Hairpin Cotters (062)
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
Hardware for Installation of Wheels (if unassem
bled)
J (2) Shoulder Bolts 21/4" Long
K (2) Shoulder Bolts 2-5/8" Long
L (2) Spacers
M (4) Belleville Washers 3/8" I.D. x 7/8" O.D.
N (4) Belleville Washers 3/8" I.D. x 1-1/8" O.D.
(050)
O (4) Hex Nuts 3/8-16 Thread (050)
FIGURE 1.
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 050 and 060—Shoulder bolts,
belleville washers and hex lock nuts secure
the handle directly to the deck.
B. Model 062—Handle is secured to handle
mount brackets on top of the deck with hair
pin cotters.
Inner
Hole
A.B.Line up the upper slotted hole in lower handle
with the mounting hole on deck. Make certain
the instruction label on the lower handle can
be read from the operating position. 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.
Place lower handle in position over weld pins
in handle mount brackets on deck, using the
bottom hole in the lower handle. Make certain
the instruction label on the lower handle can
be read from the operating position. Secure
with hairpin cotters (D) in inner hole on weld
pin. See figure 4.
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.
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. Place the upper handle in position over the
lower handle. The control housing must be on
the right hand side of the handle. Secure the
left hand side of upper handle using the
curved head bolt (F), lock washer (G) and hex
nut (H) as shown in figure 5.
NOTE
The right hand side of the handle
will be secured with the rope guide
bolt. However, left handed operators
may assemble the rope guide bolt to
the left side of the handle for easier
starting.
Rope Guide
Bolt (E)
FIGURE 6.
Starter
Handle
Lock Washer (G)
Hex Nut (H)
2. Insert the rope guide bolt (E) through the right
hand side of upper and lower handle.
3. The starter rope is wound around the starter
handle. Maintain the tension on the rope as
you unwind it.
4. Slip the starter rope into the rope guide bolt
■ as shown in figure 6. Secure the rope guide
bolt with lock washer (G) and hex nut (H). If
more slack is needed in the starter rope,
disconnect and ground the spark plug wire.
Depress the blade control handle and pull ad
ditional rope out from the engine.
Flange on
Plastic Fitting
“Z” End
Brake Cable
Brake
Cable
Blade
Control
Handle
Slot
Hole
on Bottom of
Housing
5. Route the brake cable under the lower handle.
Place the end of the brake cable into the up
per hole on the bottom of the control housing,
and through the slot in the side of the housing
— as shown in figure 7. The angle of the flange
on the plastic fitting must be positioned
downward as shown. Be careful not to bend or
kink the cable.
J WARNING J
Brake cable must be assembled as
shown for proper blade brake opera
tion.
6. Snap the plastic fitting on the end of the cable
into the throttie control housing. Hook the “Z”
end of the brake cable into the hole in the
— blade control handle. See figure 8. If addi
tional slack is needed in order to hook the
cable into the handle, proceed as follows.
FIGURE 8.
a. Hook the “Z” end of the cable into notch
provided in the blade control handle. See
— figure 9.
b. Squeeze blade control handle against up
per handle.
c. Release the blade control handle, unhook
the cable from the notch and hook it into
the hole in the blade control handle.
7. Place the throttle control lever on the handle
in “Fast” position.
8. 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 on Briggs and
Stratton engines and as far toward the rear of
the unit as it will go on Tecumseh engines) as
— shown in figure 10.
FIGURE 10.
Hook the “Z” end of the throttle control cable
9.
into the hole in the control lever on the
engine.
Remove the screw on the cable clamp shown
10.
in figure 10. Slip the control casing under the
clamp. With the throttle lever on the engine
still in the full open position, replace and
tighten the screw to secure the throttle con
trol cable.
11. Secure throttle control cable and brake cable
to upper and lower handles with cable ties (I).
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See figure 11.
FIGURE 11.
Hex
Nut (O)
Shouldei
Belt (J)
(2V4" Long)
FIGURE 12—Model 050 Shown
Frant
Wheel
INSTALLATION OF WHEELS
If the wheels on your mower are not already
assembled, proceed as follows.
The four holes provide four cutting heights for
your mower. Use the same hole location for all
four wheels when assembling. On Model 050 if
wheels are to be assembled in the lowest cutting
position (highest hole in the deck), refer to the
note below.
-To assemble the front wheels; (See figure 12)
1. Place shoulder bolt (J) (2Va" long) through
wheel.
2. Place one belleville washer 7/8" O.D. (M) on
shoulder bolt, with the cupped side of washer
toward the deck (away from wheel).
3. Model 060—Secure wheel to deck, using a
3/4" wrench.
Model 050—Secure wheel to deck with one
belleville washer 1-1/8" O.D. (N) on the inside
of the deck (cupped side against the deck) and
hex nut (O).
Rear
Wheel
FIGURE 13—Model 050 Shown
figure 14.
H'ix
Nut (O)
-Bell£ ville
Wash ?r (N)
-Spac sr (L)
Shoulder
■;-^Bolt K)
',(2-5/8" long)
NOTE
If the lowest cutting position (high
est hole in the deck) is used, it is
necessary to place the 1-1/8" washer
on the outside of the deck and the
7/8" washer on the inside.
■To assemble the rear wheels: (See figure 13)
1. Place 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 7/8" O.D. (M) on
shoulder bolt, with the cupped side of washer
toward the deck (away from spacer).
4. Secure rear wheel in same manner front wheel
was assembled.
FINAL CHECK
Check all nuts and bolts for correct tightness.
CAUTION
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■ 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 14.
CONTROLS
Throttle
Control
Blade Control
Handle
Recoil
Starter
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FIGURE 15.
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 15. 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.
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The blade will be rotating whenever
the engine is running.
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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WARNING I
The throttle control cannot be used
to stop the engine.
RECOIL STARTER
The recoil starter handle is attached to the handle.
See figure 15. Stand behind the unit in the
operating position to start the unit.
OPERATION
Caution
Do Not Operate Mower Unless This
Guard Or Entire Grasscatcher Is In
Its Proper Place.
FIGURE 16.
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on
cutting deck. See figure 16.
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 instructions
carefully.
2. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug.
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
1. Move the throttle control lever to FAST or
START position.
2. Standing behind the unit, depress the blade
control handle and hold it against the upper
handle as shown in figure 17.
3. Grasp the recoil starter handle as shown and
pull up rapidly. Return it slowly to the rope
guide bolt.
4. After engine starts, move throttle control lever
to desired engine speed.
Blade
Control
Handle y
V'
Recoil Starter
Handle
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FIGURE 17.
TO STOP ENGINE AND BLADE
1. Release the blade control handle to slop the
engine and blade.
^ WARNING (
The blade continues to rotate for a
few seconds after the engine is shu1
off.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire and graund 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 anc 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 v'ould 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 nirrower
cut. Blade speed should be adjusted to the condi
tion of the lawn.
The best mowing pattern is one that alio/vs 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, the i 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.
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
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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 five 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 move
wheel and lever assembly to desired position. All
wheels must be placed in the same relative posi
tion.
Units Without Height Adjustment Brackets
Adjustment may be made by removing and moving
axle bolts to desired position. Cutting heights will
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 so that the cupped side of the
washers are against the deck. The spacers must
be assembled between the rear wheels and the
believille washers. Refer to figures 12 and 13.
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 10.
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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
I WARNING \
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.
Refer to the separate engine manual packed with
your mower for carburetor adjustment informa
tion.
LUBRICATION
Chute Deflector—The torsion spring and pivot
point should be lubricated periodically with light
oil to prevent any rust or binding. Deflector must
work freely.
Wheels—The wheels require no lubrication.
However, 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.
Engine—Follow engine manual for lubrication in
structions.
Throttle—Periodically lubricate throttle control
lever and throttle wire assembly with a few drops
of light oil for ease of operation.
MAINTENANCE
A
When tipping the unit, empty the fuel
tank and keep engine spark plug side
up.
CAUTION
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 18. The
blade control must operate freely in both direc
tions.
Brake
Cable
Pivot'
Point
CUTTING BLADE
A. Removal for Sharpening or Replacement
^ WARNING \
Be sure to disconnect and ground
the spark plug wire before working
on the cutting blade to prevent
accidental engine starting.
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.
FIGURE 18.
B. Sharpening
Remove the cutting blade by following the direc
tions of the preceding section.
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When sharpening the blade, follow the original
angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely important
that each cutting edge receives an equal anount
of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade, /m un
balanced blade will cause excessive vib'ation
when rotating at high speeds, may cause damage
to the mower and could break, causing personal
injury.
It is recommended that the blade alwa^'S be
removed from the adapter for the best test of
balance. The blade can be tested by balanc ing it
on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove meta from
the heavy side until it balances evenly.
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 loles,
bolts and inner surface of the nuts with ligh oil is
also recommended. A 4 oz. plastic bottle o’ 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. ma<.
5/16" Dia. Bolt 150 In. lb. min., 250 in. lb. max.
To insure safe operation of your unit, all nu ;s and
bolts must be checked periodically for correct
tightness.
DECK
The underside of mower deck should be cl aaned
after each period of use as grass clippings, leaves,
dirt and other matter will accumulate. This ac
cumulation of grass clippings, etc., is undes irable
as it will invite rust and corrosion and may aause
an uneven discharge of grass clippings at th a next
cutting.
The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mowsr for
ward or on its side and scraping clean \/ith 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.
CAUTION
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.
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.
A
When storing any type of power
equipment in an unventilated or
metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rust proof the equipment.
Using a iight oil or silicone, coat the
equipment, especially cables and
all moving parts.
CAUTION
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 inward on the bottom of the
lower handle and push forward. The handle will
lock in this position.
To piace the handle in the operating position,
remove the starter rope from the rope guide bolt.
Grasp the lower handle at the bottom, press in
ward 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.
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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.
i WARNING i
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.
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.
®
NOTE
13
Trouble Shooting Chart
Problem Cause Remedy
1 Engine fails to start A Blade cont ol handle
disengager
B Check fuel tank for gas
C Spark plug lead wire discon- C Connect lead wire.
nected.
D Throttle control lever not in
the startinc position position.
E Faulty spark plug
F Carburetor improperly ad-
justed, engine flooded plug, crank engine with plug
G Old stale gasoline G Drain and refill with fresh
H Engine brare engaged H Follow starting procedure.
1 Dischargee battery 1 Refer to battery charging
2 Hard starting or A Spark plug wire loose
loss of power
B Carburetor improperly
adjusted engine manual.
C Dirty air cleaner
3 Operation erratic
A Dirt in gas tank A Remove the dirt and fill tank
B Dirty air cleaner
C Water in fuel supply
D Vent in ga:; cap plugged
E Carburetor improperly
adjusted
4 Occasional skip A Carburetor idle speed too
(hesitates) at high slow
speed B Spark plug gap too close
C Carburetor idle mixture ad-
justment improperly set
A Engage blade control handle.
B Fill tank if empty.
D Move throttle lever to start
E Spark should jump gap be-
tween control electrode and
side electrode. If spark does
not jump, replace the spark
plug.
F Remove spark plug, dry the
removed, and throttle in off po
sition. Replace spark plug and
lead wire and resume starting
procedures.
gasoline.
instructions.
A Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
B Adjust carburetor. See separate
C Clean air cleaner as described
in separate engine manual.
with fresh gas.
B Clean air cleaner as described
in separate engine manual.
C Drain contaminated fuel and
fill tank with fresh gas.
D Clear vent or replace gas cap.
E Adjust carburetor. See
separate engine manual.
A Adjust carburetor. See
separate engine manual.
B Adjust to .030".
C Adjust carburetor. See
separate engine manual.
5 Idles poorly
6 Engine overheats
7 Excessive vibration
A Spark plug fouled, faulty, or
gap too wide
B Carburetor improperly
adjusted
C Dirty air cleaner
A Carburetor not adjusted
properly
B Air flow res tricted
C Engine oil evel low
A Cutting blade loose or A Tighten blade and adapter.
unbalanced
B Bent cutting blade
A Reset gap to .030" or replace
spark plug.
B Adjust carburetor. See
separate engine manual.
C Clean air cleaner as described
in separate engine manual.
A Adjust carburetor. See
separate engine manual.
B Remove blower housing and
clean as described in separate
engine manual.
C Fill crankcase with the proper
oil.
Balance blade.
B Replace blade.
Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustm 3nts listed above, contact your local authorized service dealer.
14
NOTES
15
Models 050, 060 and 062
Meets CPSC Blade Safety Requirements
16
Models 050, 060 and 062
PARTS LIST FOR MODELS 050, 060 AND 062 ROTARY MOWERS
REF.
NO.
PART
1 143?b"
2
742-0123
3
742-0125
4 746-0473
746-0418
COLOR
NO,,
CODE
* ★
'l Plastic Wheel Ass’y.
Control Handle Ass’y.—R.H.
20" Blade (050)
22" Blade (060 & 062)
Throttle Wire—39" (B&S)
Throttle Wire—35"
(Tecumseh) 40
749-0372
5
749-0373
6
7
8
—
14941 —462 20" Deck Ass’y. (050)
16035
14946
—462 22" Deck Ass’y. (060)
—462
710-0654
Lower Handle (Painted)
Lower Handle (Chrome)
Engine
22" Deck Ass’y. (062)
Hex Wash. Hd. TT-Tap Scr.
3/8-16 X 1.00" Lg.
9 14944
711-0555
10
726-0106
11
732-0253
12
710-0289
13
712-0287
14
736-0329
15
726-0192 Cable Tie
16
710-0671
17
710-0842
18
712-0267
19
736-0119
20
712-0429
21
—462
Chute Deflector Ass’y.
Pivot Pin 48
Cap Speed Nut V4" Rod
Torsion Spring
Hex Bolt 1/4-20 X .50" Lg.* 51
Hex Nut 1/4-20 Thd.* 52
L-Wash. 1/4" I.D.*
Curved Carriage Bolt 5/16-18
X 1.38" Lg.
Rope Guide Bolt
Hex Nut 5/16-18 Thd.*
L-Wash. 5/16" I.D.*
Hex Ins. L-Nut 5/16-18 Thd.
(050 & 060)
22
736-0242
Bell-Wash. .345" I.D. x .88"
O.D. (050 & 060)
23
738-0296
Shid. Bolt .437" Dia. x .268"
Lg. (050 & 060)
24 14836
710-0776
25
Retainer Strip 60
Hex Wash. Hd. Self-Tap Scr.
1/4 X .62" Lg.
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
731-0575
731-0587
712-0798
736-0105
738-0213
738-0102
738-0509
738-0102
750-0515
14924
728-0171
746-0477
746-0476
Rear Flap Ass’y. (050)
Rear Flap Ass’y. (060 & 062)
Hex Nut 3/8-16 Thd.* (050)
Bell-Wash. .400" I.D. x .88" 62 10934
Axle Bolt (050 & 060) 10935
Axle Bolt (062)
Axle Bolt (050 & 060) 63
Axle Bolt (062)
Spacer (050 & 060)
Cable Bracket 65
Pop Rivet .156" Dia. x .379
Control Cable—43" (B&S)
Control Cable—39"
(Tecumseh)
35
712-0123
Hex Nut 5/16-24 Thd.*
DESCRIPTION
NEW
PART
REF.
NO.
36
37
38
39
41
42 726-0135
43
44
N
45
46
47
49
50
53
54
55
56
57 12935
58
59
61
64 10937
66
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PART
710-0152
NO.
COLOR
CODE
DESCRIPTION
Hex Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.00" Lg.
(Grade 5)
710-0888
Hex Bolt 5/16-24 x 1.00" Lg.
(Grade 5)
736-0119
736-0217
753-0343
710-0796
L-Wash. 5/16" I.D.*
L-Wash. 3/8" I.D. Heavy Duty
Blade Adapter Kit
Truss Mach. Tap Scr. #12 x
1.50" Lg.
Cap Speed Nut 5/16" Rod
731-0523
731-0524
731-0526
731-0528
749-0538
749-0536
Control Panel Half
Control Disc Pin
Clutch Panel Half
Throttle Control Lever
Upper Handle (Painted)
Upper Handle (Chrome)
710-0429 Hex B-Tap Scr. #10 x .38" Lg.
751-0369 Casing Clamp
12894
11130
Casing Clamp
Hinge Plate
777-3455 Instruction Label—Handle
777-3458 Control Label—Throttle
753-0360
736-0331
Kit—Control Housing Comp.
Bell-Wash. .39" I.D. x 1.13"
O.D. (050)
710-0227
Hex AB-Tap Scr. #8 x .38"
Lg-
Handle Mount Brkt. Ass’y.—
L.H. (062)
12936
Handle Mount Brkt. Ass’y.—
R.H. (Not Shown) (062)
710-0603 Hex Self-Tap Scr. 5/16-18 x
.50" Lg. (062)
714-0104
10938
Hairpin Cotter (062)
Height Adj. Ass’y. Comp.—
R.H. (062)
10941
Height Adj. Ass’y. Comp.—
L.H. (Not Shown) (062)
14082
Spring Lever Ass’y. w/Knob
(062)
Index Plate Ass’y.—R.H. (062)
Index Plate Ass’y.—L.H. (Not
Shown) (062)
710-0209
Hex Sems Bolt 3/8-16 x .62"
Lg. (062) '
Pivot Bar (062)
736-0219
Bell-Wash. .400" I.D. x 1.13"
O.D. (062)
712-0116
Elastic Stop Nut (062)
8050-000-4 Hardware Pack (050)
8060-000-4
8062-000-4
Hardware Pack (060)
Hardware Pack (062)
NEW
PART
N
*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.
When ordering parts, if color or finish is important, use the ap
(462—Red Flake)
propriate color code shown above (e.g.—Red Flake
finish—11402 (462).)
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NOTE
This instruction manual covers
various models and all specifications
shown do not necessarily apply to
your model. Specifications subject to
change without notice or obligation.
‘WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Hub Caps Available
Color
Red
Orange
Black
Gray
Part No.
731-0124
731-0254
731-0354
731-0355
©
7" 734-0840
734-0841
8"
Plastic Rim
Steel Rim
(with Vz" I.D.
Plast c Bearings,
Part No. 741-0262)
734-1176 ;’34-0892
734-1177
;’34-0894
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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PARTS INFORMATION
POWER EQUIPMENT PARTS AND SERVICE
Parts and service are available through the authorized service
firms listed below. All orders should specify the model nr mber 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
that immediate replacement can be m
ALABAMA
Auto Electric & Carburetor Co.
ARKANSAS
Sutton’s Lawn Mower Shop . . .
CALIFORNIA
Billious
COLORADO
FLORIDA
GEORGIA
ILLINOIS
INDIANA
IOWA
LOUISIANA
MARYLAND
MASSACHUSETTS
MICHIGAN
MINNESOTA
MISSISSIPPI
MISSOURI
NEW JERSEY
NEW YORK
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Spitzer Industrial Products Co.
Radco Distributors.......................
Small Eng. Dist
East Point Cycle & Key
Keen Edge Co
Parts & Sales Inc
Power Lawn & Garden Equip. .
Suhren Engine Co
Center Supply Co
Morton B. Collins Co
Lorenz Service Co.......................
Power Equipment Dist
Hance Distributing Inc
Biloxi Sales & Service, Inc
Automotive Equip, Service ...
Ross-Frazier Supply Co
Henzier, Inc
Lawnmower Parts Inc
NEW MEXICO ALBUQUERQUE
Spitzer Eng. & Parts
Gamble Dist., Inc.........................
Red Fox Parts Dist
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BIRMINGHAM
. . 2625 4th Ave. S
NORTH LITTLE ROCK
. . 5301 Roundtop Drive
Box 368, Rt. 4
PORTERVILLE
. . 75 North D Street . .. ..93257
DENVER
. . 6601 N.
Washington St
JACKSONVILLE
. . 4909 Victor St.
Box 5459
OPA LOCKA
. . 2351 N.W. 147th St. .
EAST POINT
. . 2834 Church St...........
LYONS
. . 8615 Ogden Ave. ...
ELKHART PHILADELPHIA
. . 2101 Industrial Pkwy.
DUBUQUE
. . 2551 J.F. Kennedy . .
NEW ORLEANS
.. . 8330 Earhart Blvd. .
ТАКОМА PARK
.. 6867 New Hampshire
Ave
SPRINGFIELD
.. 300 Birnie Ave
LANSING
.. . 2500 S. Pennsylvanie ..48910
MOUNT CLEMENS
. . . 340 Hubbard
HOPKINS
. . . 420 Excelsior Ave. W .55343
BILOXI
. , . 506 Caillavet St
KANSAS CITY
. . . 3117 Holmes St..........
ST. JOSEPH
... 8th and Monterey . . . ..64503
ST. LOUIS
. .. 2015 Lemay Ferry Rd
BELLMAWR
. .. 717 Creek Rd
. . . 1023 Third Ave. N.W.
CARTHAGE
. . West End Ave.............
SCHOHARIE
. . Rt. 30 P.O. Box 527 . .
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defective upon assembly of this unit, write to advise the factory so
ide.
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..35233
..72117
..80229
..32207
..33054
..30344
..60534
..46516
..52001
..70118
..20912
..01107
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..39533
..64109
.63125
..08030
..87103
..13619
..12157
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 f irn
Check the yellow pages of your telephone directory under the
listing Engines—Gasoline, Briggs & Stratton or Tecumseh
Lauson.
NORTH CAROLINA
Smith Hardware Co
Dixie Sales Company
OHIO CARROLL
Stebe’s Mid-State Mower Supply
Bleckrie, Inc................................... . 7900 Lorain Ave
National Central.............................
Burton Supply Co
OKLAHOMA
Victory Motors, Inc
OREGON
Kenton Supply Co
PENNSYLVANIA
EECO Inc.......................................
Thompson Rubber Co
Bluemont Co..................................
Frank Roberts & Sons
Scranton Auto Ignition Co
TENNESSEE
Master Repair Service ..................
American Sales &. Service, Inc. . . 3035-43 Bellbrook . . ,
TEXAS
Marr Brothers, Inc
Woodson Sales Corp
Bullard Supply Co
Engine House Inc
UTAH SALT LAKE CITY
A-1 Engine & Mower Co
VIRGINIA ASHLAND
RBI Corp........................................ . . 101 Cedar Ridge Dr. . .
WASHINGTON SEATTLE
Bailey’s Inc
WISCONSIN
Automotive Supply Co
Horst Dist.......................................
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GOLDSBORO
.. 515 N. George St
GREENSBORO
.. 335 N. Green
. Box 366, 71 High St., , 43112
CLEVELAND
WADSWORTH
, 687 Seville Rd............... 44281
YOUNGSTOWN
. 1301 Logan Ave.
Box 929
MUSKOGEE
. 605 S. Cherokee........... 74401
PORTLAND
. 8216 N. Denver Ave. . . 97217
HARRISBURG
. 4021 N.6thSt.................
. 5222-24 N. Fifth St.. . .
PITTSBURGH
. . 11125 Frankstown Rd.
PUNXSUTAWNEY
. R.D. 2............................
SCRANTON
.. 1133-35 Wyoming Ave.
KNOXVILLE
.. 2000 Western Ave. . ..
MEMPHIS
DALLAS
. 423 E. Jefferson
FORT WORTH
. 1702 N. Sylvania
HOUSTON
. 2409 Commerce St. . .
SAN ANTONIO
. 8610 Botts Lane
P.O. Box 17867
. . 439 E. 900 So
. . 1414 14th Ave
APPLETON
. , 123 S. Lin wood Ave.
P.O. Box 798 ............... .54911
CHILTON
. . 444 N. Madison
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27530
27402
44102
44501
17110
19120
15235
15767
18509
3792'
38116
75203
76111
77003
78217
.84111
23005
.98122
.53014
WARRAN
The purpose of warranty is to protect the customer fr
time of manufacture. It does not provide for the unlirr
sibility of the customer. The manufacturer cannot as:
the manufacturer’s fault, it’s the manufacturer’s respc
CLAIMS AGAINST THE MANUFACTURER’S WARRAh
INCLUDES:
1. Replacement of Missing Parts on new equipment.
2. Replacement of Defective Parts within the warran y period.
3. Repair of Defects within the warranty period.
MTD PRODUCTS INC
TY PARTS AND SERVICE POLICY (0783)
>m defects in workmanship and materials, defects which are NOT detected at the
ited and unrestricted replacement of parts. Use and maintenance are the responiume responsibility for conditions over which it has no control. Simply put, if it’s
nsibility; if it’s the customer’s fault, it’s the customers’s responsibility.
TY
P.O. BOX 36900
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
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