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11A-034E729
Owner’s Manual
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MTD 11A-034E729, 11A-034D731 Owner’s Manual

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
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22=inch Rotary Mower- Model Series 030
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunit isequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnot beusedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush-
Ohio44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
FORMNO.769-00901B
01/24/2006
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower, it will help you assemble,
prepare, and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Table of Contents
Slope Gauge ....................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Setup and Adjustment ....................................... 6
Operating Your Lawn Mower ............................ 12
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 14
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREASSEMBLINGYOURNEW EQUIPMENT,please locatethe model plateon the equipmentandcopy the infor-
mationto the sample model plate providedto the right. You can locatethe model plate by standing atthe operatingposi- tion and lookingdown atthe rearofthe deck.This information
will be necessaryto use the manufacturer'sweb site, to obtain assistancefromthe CustomerSupport Department, or when
contactingan authorizedservicedealer.
Troubleshooting ................................................ 16
Safety Labels .................................................... 17
Parts List ........................................................... 18
Warranty ............................................ Back Cover
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Model Number
Serial Number
MTD LLC
P.O= BOX 361131
CLEVELAND, OH 44136 330-220-4683
www.mtdproducts.corn
800-800-731 0
Customer Support
Please do IVOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first
contacting Customer Support.
Ifyou havedifficultyassemblingthis productor haveany questionsregardingthecontrols, operation,or maintenanceof this
unit,youcan seek helpfrom the experts. Choosefrom the optionsbelow:
• Visit www.mtdproducts.com. Click the Service& Supportmenuoption.
MTD _n_er#ati_e_ Awa_g Wi_ni¢-_ Prod_f_ O#r Compalr_'y
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WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of its constituents, andcertain vehiclecompo- nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: This machinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operation in this manual.As with any type of powerequipment,carelessnessor error onthe part ofthe operatorcan result in seriousinjury.This machine is capable of amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.
Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injuryordeath.
WARNING
Thissymbolpoints out importantsafety
instructionswhich,if notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
i safetyand/or property I ofyourselfand others.
Readandfollowall instructionsinthis
manualbeforeat-
temptingto operate
i this machine.Failure I to complywiththese
instructionsmayresult
i inpersonalinjury.When
youseethis symbol.
i HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use ofthis powermachine
to personswho read,
_understand
ano followthe warnings and instructions
inthis manual
and on the machine.
Children
Tragicaccidentscanoccurifoperatorisnotalertto presence ofchildren.Childrenare oftenattractedtomowerand mowing activity.Theydo notunderstandthedangers.Neverassume thatchildrenwill remainwhereyoulastsawthem.
1. Keepchildrenoutof the mowingareaand underwatchful careof a responsibleadultotherthanthe operator.
2. Bealert andturn moweroffif achildentersthearea.
3. Beforeandwhilemovingbackwards,lookbehindanddown forsmallchildren.
4. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblind corners, doorways,shrubs,trees,or otherobjectsthatmayobscure yourvisionofa childwhomayrunintothe mower.
5. Keepchildrenawayfromhotor runningengines.Theycan sufferburnsfroma hotmuffler.
6. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatea power mower.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand understandoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthis manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbyaparent.
General Operation
1. Readthis operator'smanualcarefullyin its entiretybefore attemptingtoassemblethismachine.Read,understand,
andfollowall instructionsonthe machineandin the manual(s)beforeoperation.Becompletelyfamiliarwith
thecontrolsandthe properuseof this machinebefore operatingit.Keepthis manualin asafeplaceforfuture andregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.
2. Thismachineisa precisionpieceof powerequipment, nota plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all times.Yourunithas beendesignedto performonejob: to mowgrass.Do notuseit for anyotherpurpose.
3. Neverallow childrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis machine.Children14yearsoldand overshouldreadand
understandthe instructionsinthis manualandshould betrainedand supervisedbya parent.Onlyresponsible
individualswhoarefamiliarwiththese rulesof safe operationshouldbeallowedto usethis machine.
4. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto beused.Removeall stones,sticks,wire,bones,toys andotherforeignobjects,whichcouldbetrippedover or pickedupandthrownbythe blade.Thrownobjects can causeseriouspersonalinjury.Planyourmowingpattern toavoiddischargeof materialtowardroads,sidewalks, bystandersandthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterial againsta wallor obstruction,whichmaycausedischarged materialto ricochetbacktowardthe operator.
5. Tohelpavoidbladecontactora thrownobjectinjury, stayinoperatorzone behindhandlesandkeepchildren, bystanders,helpersandpetsatleast75feetfrom mower whileit is inoperation.Stop machineifanyoneenters
area.
6. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringopera- tionandwhileperforminganadjustmentor repairtoprotect youreyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancauseserious injurytothe eyes.
7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fitting slacksandshirts. Shirtsand pantsthatcoverthe armsand legsandsteel-toedshoesare recommended.Neveroperate thismachinein barefeet,sandals, slipperyor light-weight (e.g.canvas)shoes.
8. Do notputhandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor undercutting deck.Contactwithbladecanamputatehandsandfeet.
9. A missingor damageddischargecovercancause blade contactor thrownobject injuries.
10.Manyinjuriesoccuras a resultofthe mowerbeingpulled overthefoot duringafall causedby slippingortripping. Do notholdontothe mowerifyouarefalling;releasethe handleimmediately.
11.Neverpullthe mowerbacktowardyouwhileyouare walking.Ifyoumustbackthe mowerawayfromawallor obstructionfirstlookdownand behindtoavoidtrippingand thenfollowthesesteps:
a. Stepbackfrommowertofully extendyourarms. b. Besureyouarewellbalancedwithsurefooting.
c. Pullthe mowerbackslowly,no morethanhalfway
towardyou.
d. Repeatthesestepsas needed.
12.Donotoperatethe mowerwhileunderthe influenceof alcoholordrugs.
13.Donotengagetheself-propelledmechanismon unitsso equippedwhilestartingengine.
14.Thebladecontrolhandleis asafetydevice.Neverattempt tobypassitsoperation.Doingso makesthesafetydevice inoperativeandmayresult inpersonalinjurythrough contactwiththe rotatingblade.Thebladecontrolhandle mustoperateeasily in bothdirectionsandautomatically returntothe disengagedpositionwhenreleased.
15.Neveroperatethe mowerinwetgrass.Alwaysbesure of yourfooting. A slipandfallcancauseseriouspersonal injury.If youfeelyouare losingyourfooting,releasethe bladecontrolhandleimmediatelyandthe bladewillstop
rotatingwithinthreeseconds.
16.Mowonlyin daylightor goodartificiallight.Walk,neverrun.
17.Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor roads.
18.Iftheequipmentshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe engineandcheck immediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationis generallya warningoftrouble.
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19.Shuttheengineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto a completestopbefore removingthe grasscatcheror unclog- ging thechute. The cuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefora fewseconds after the engineisshutoff. Neverplaceany part ofthe bodyin the bladearea untilyou aresurethe blade hasstopped
rotating.
20. Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrail shield,discharge cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandleor othersafety
protectivedevicesin placeandworking.Neveroperate mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failuretodo socan resultin personalinjury.
21. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causeaburn.Do
nottouch.
22.Onlyuseparts andaccessoriesmadefor thismachineby
manufacturer.Failuretodo socanresult inpersonalinjury.
23. Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis manual,
usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealerfor
assistance.Telephone1-800-800-7310for the nameofyour
nearestdealer.
Slope Operation
Slopesare amajorfactorrelatedto slipandfallaccidents,which can resultinsevereinjury.Operationonslopesrequiresextra
caution.Ifyoufeeluneasyon aslope,do notmowit.Foryour safety,usetheslopegaugeincludedas partofthis manualto
measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisunitona slopedor hilly
area.Iftheslopeisgreaterthan15degrees,donot mowit.
Do:
1. Mowacrossthefaceof slopes;neverup anddown.Exercise extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.
2. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks, hiddenobjects,or bumpswhich can causeyouto slipor trip. Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
3. Alwaysbesureof yourfooting.A slip andfall cancause seriouspersonalinjury.If youfeelyouarelosingyour
balance,releasethebladecontrolhandleimmediately,and
the bladewill stoprotatingwithin 3seconds.
Do Not:
1. Donot mowneardrop-offs,ditchesorembankments,you could loseyourfootingorbalance.
2. Donot mowslopesgreaterthan 15degreesasshownon the slopegauge.
3. Donot mowon wetgrass.Unstablefootingcouldcause slipping.
Service
Safe HandlingOf Gasoline:
1. To avoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuseextreme care inhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable andthevaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyourclothes, whichcanignite.
2. Wash yourskin andchangeclothesimmediately.
3. Useonly anapprovedgasolinecontainer.
4. Neverfillcontainersinsidea vehicleoron atruckor trailer bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson the
groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.
5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck ortrailer
andrefuelit on theground.If thisis notpossible,then refuel suchequipmentonatrailerwitha portablecontainer,rather thanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.
6. Keepthe nozzleincontactwiththe rimof thefueltankor
containeropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingis complete.Do
notuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
7. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars, pipesandothersources ofignition.
8. Neverfuel machineindoorbecauseflammablevaporswill accumulatein thearea.
9. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhileengineishot or running. Allowengineto coolat leasttwominutesbefore refueling.
10.Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethanY2inch belowbottomoffiller neckto provideforfuelexpansion.
11.Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
12.Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeitoff theengineandequipment. Moveunitto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestarting engine.
13.Neverstorethemachineorfuel containernearanopen flame,sparkor pilot lightas onawater heater,space heater,furnace,clothesdryerorothergasappliances.
14.Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfreeofgrass, leaves, orotherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuelspillageand removeanyfuel soakeddebris.
15.Allowamowerto coolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.
GeneralService:
1. Neverrunanengineindoorsorin apoorlyventilatedarea. Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessand deadlygas.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,makecertainthe bladeandall movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengineto prevent unintendedstarting.
3. Checkthebladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequent intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectbladefor
damage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn)Replacebladewiththe originalequipmentmanufacture's(O.E.M.)bladeonly,listed
inthismanual."Useof partswhichdo notmeetthe original equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformance
andcompromisesafety!"
4. Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthebladeor wear gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
5. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstightto besuretheequip- mentis insafeworkingcondition.
6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperopera- tionregularly.
7. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stopthe engine,discon- nectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengine.
Thoroughlyinspectthemowerforanydamage.Repairthe damagebeforestartingandoperatingthemower.
8. Neverattempttomakeawheelorcuttingheightadjustment whiletheengineis running.
9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail shieldaresubjecttowear anddamagewhichcould expose movingpartsor allowobjectsto bethrown.Forsafety protection,frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplaceim- mediatelywithoriginal equipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.) partsonly,listedinthis manual."Useof partswhich do notmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
10.Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-revthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperating speedoftheengine.
11.Maintainorreplacesafetylabels,asnecessary.
12.Observeproperdisposallawsand regulations.Improper disposaloffluidsand materialscanharmtheenvironment.
Operation
WARNING
Thissymbol points out importantsafety instructions,whichif notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal safety and/or property
of yourselfand others.
Readand followall
instructions inthis man- ual before attemptingto
operatethis machine.
Failureto comply with
these instructionsmay result in personalinjury.
Whenyou seethis symbol.
HEED IT'S WARNING!
YourResponsibility
Restrictthe use
of this powermachine to personswho read.
understand and followthe warnings and instructions
in this manua and on the machine.
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Adjustment
Referenceto right, left
front, or back of the
lawnmower is from
the operatingposition only, unlessotherwise
stated.
Loose Parts
Cartoncontentsinclude:wheels,handles(upper&lower),bladecontrolhandle,chutedeflector,anda hardware pack.Becertainto removeall loosepartsbeforediscardingthecarton. Forconvenienceofassembly,identifyand
separatethepiecesin the hardwarepackaccordingto Figure3-1below.A setof adjustablewrencheswill be needed forassembly.
IMPORTANT:
This unit isshipped without gasolineor oil
in the engine. Fill up gasolineandoilas
instructedinthe accom- panyingenginemanual
BEFOREoperatingyour mower.
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