MTD 114-050-000 User Manual

OWNERS MANUAL

20" AND 22"

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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

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

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.

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