MTD 114-100A User Manual

Owner's Operating
Service Instruction

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Manual

• ASSEMBLY

• OPERATION

• REPAIR PARTS

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Model No.

114-lOOA

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For one year from date of purchase, MTD Products Inc will replace for the original purchaser, free
of charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any part or parts found to be defective in material
or workmanship. All transportation charges on parts submitted for replacement under this warranty
must be paid by the purchaser. This warranty does not include replacement of parts which become
inoperative through misuse, excessive use, accident, neglect, irnproper maintenance or alterations by
unauthorized persons. This warranty does not include the engine, motor, battery, battery charger or any
component parts thereof. For service on these units, refer to the applicable manufacturer's warranty.

The above warranty will apply only to the original owner and will be effective only if the warranty
card has been properly processed. It will not apply where the unit has been used commercially.

Warranty service is available through your local authorized service dealer or distributor. UNDER
NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE RETURN OF A COMPLETE UNIT BE ACCEPTED BY THE
FACTORY UNLESS PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION HAS BEEN EXTENDED.

MTD PRODUCTS INC

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

WARRANTY

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5389 WEST 130th STREET

P.O.BOX 2741 CLEVELAND OHIO 44111

FORM NO. 770-4865

IMPORTANT

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND MOWERS

TRAINING

1. Read the Operating and Service Instruction Man
ual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar v/ith the con
trols and the proper use of the equipment.

2. Never allov/ children to operate a power mower.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,

particularly small children and pets.

PREPARATION

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wire,
bones and other foreign objects.

2. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or

wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial
footwear.

3. Check the fuel before starting the engine. Do not

fill the gasoline tank indoors, when the engine is

running, or while the engine is still hot. Wipe off

any spilled gasoline before starting the engine.

4. Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive

clutch on units so equipped before starting the en

gine (motor).

5. Never attempt to make a wheel adjustment while

the engine (motor) is running.

6. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

7. Never operate the equipment in wet grass. Al

ways be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on

the handle and walk, never run.

5. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormal

ly, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately
for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of

trouble.

6. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the
equipment, before cleaning the mower housing,
and when making any repairs or inspections.

7. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make cer

tain the blade and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.

8. Do not run the engine indoors.

9. Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the
blade comes to a complete stop before removing
the grass catcher or unclogging chute.

10. Mow across the face of slopes, never up-and­down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep
slopes.

11. Always disconnect electric mowers (line operated)

before cleaning, repairing or adjusting.

12. Never operate mower without proper guards,

plates or other safety protective devices in place.

13. Keep washout ports and other mower-housing

service openings closed when mowing.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

OPERATION

1. Do not change the engine governor settings or

overspeed the engine.

2. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all

times.

3. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drive,
walks or roads.

4. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine

(motor), remove the wire from spark plug, thor
oughly inspect the mower for any damage, and
repair the damage before restarting and operat
ing the mower.

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 condition.

3. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the
tank inside of a building where fumes may reach
an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.

4. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of

grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

5. Check the grass catcher bag frequently for wear
or deterioration. Replace with new bag for safety
protection.

CAUTION

ASSEMBLY FOR OPTIONAL HANDLE

Please note that the chute deflector on
your mower is in an upright position,

it is held in that 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.

Chüte Deflector

Shipping Block to be Removed

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

Your new mower is shipped completely assembled
with the exception of the handle and throttle control
assembly.

1. Remove lawn mower and all parts from carton.
Make certain that all loose parts and literature are
removed from carton before carton is discarded.

1. Remove the loose hardware from the assembly
pack. You will need a screwdriver and a 5/16"

wrench, either a socket as shown in figure 2 or an
open end wrench.

2. Assemble the lower handle to the handle brackets
as shown in figure 3.

3. Secure the handle with cotter hairpins on both sides.

See figure 3.

4. Place the handle panel over the lower handle and
fasten with the handle panel screw using a 5/16"
wrench. See figure 4.

5. Place the upper handle over the lower handle and
line up the holes as shown in figure 5..

6. Insert the curved head bolt from the inside and

tighten the knob by hand. See figure 5.

7. Place the throttle control in the handle panel and
assemble it with the two throttle screws using a
screwdriver. See figure 6.

8. Use the cable clip to fasten the throttle control wire

to the lower handle.

NOTE

It may be necessary to spread the ends
of the lower handle outward slightly
to assure a snug fit against the bracket
mounting area.

2. Extend throttle control assembly, which is attached

to engine, to rear of mower and place on floor.

CAUTION: Do not bend or kink control wire.

3. Assemble upper handle to lower handle using four

each screws and locknuts provided in parts bag.

4. Assemble complete handle assembly to mower.
Holes at bottom of lower handle are to be fitted

over studs located in handle mounting brackets.

5. Position throttle control assembly on right hand

side of upper handle so that holes in control as

sembly and handle are in line. Secure in place with
screw and locknut found in parts bag. Secure throt
tle wire to lower right handle tube with clips in
parts bag.

6. Place the plastic control cover over the throttle con
trol and secure with two self-tapping screws.

7. Check all nuts and bolts for correct tightness.
NOTE

It may be necessary to bend the ends
of the lower handle inward slightly to
assure a snug fit against the deck
mounting area.

COnER HAIRPINS

HANDLE PANEL

SCREW

FIGURE 2. LOOSE HARDWARE AND TOOLS

FIGURE 3. LOWER HANDLE ASSEMBLY