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11A-074D765
Owner’s Manual
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MTD 11A-074D765 Owner’s Manual

Safety o Assembly o Operation oTips &Techniques oMaintenance *Troubleshooting o Parts Lists oWarranty
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22" Rotary Mower -- Model Series 070
READ SAFETY RULES AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATmON
If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator,IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw (Section4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode),Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws,Federallawsapplyonfederallands,A sparkarrester
forthe mufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO,Box361131Cleveland, Ohio44136=0019,
FORMNO,769=01538
PRINTEDiN U,S,A MTD LLC, P.O.BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 11/12/2004
This Operator's Manua_ is an important part of your new lawn mower, mtwH_ he_p 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 ............................ 10
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING YOURNEW EQUIPMENT, please locatethe modelplate onthe equipmentand copythe informationto the samplemodel plate providedto the righL
Youcan locatethe modelplate bystanding atthe operating positionand lookingdownat the rearof the deck. This
informationwill be necessaryto usethe manufacturer'sweb site and/or obtainassistance from theCustomerSupport
Departmentoran authorizedservicedealer.
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 12
Trouble Shooting .............................................. 14
Parts List ........................................................... 15
Warranty ............................................................ 16
Modem Number
Serial Number
MTD LLC
P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OH 44136
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www, mtdproducts,cem
330-220-4683
800-800-731 Oj
Customer Support
P_ease do NOTreturn the unit to the retai_er from which it was
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
ifyou havedifficulty assemblingthis productor haveany
questions regardingthecontrols, operationor maintenanceof this unit, you can seekhelp from the experts.Choose from the
options below:
1. Visit mtdproducts.com for many usefulsuggestions. Clickon CustomerSupport button andyou will getthe four
options reproducedinthis sampletothe right. Click on the appropriatebutton and help is immediatelyavailable.
2. Phonea Customer Support Representative at 1(800) 800-7310.
3. The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine°
relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating, specifications,warrantyand service. Pleasereferto the
engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packed Need a manual and/or parts list? Download
separatelywithyour unit, formoreinformation, literaturefrom recentmodelyears.
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f result seriousinjury.This machineis capableof amputatinghands and feet andthrowing objects.
Sa e in
,, Failureto observethe follo%ng safetyinstructionscould resultin seriousinjury or death.
Operation
WARNING
endangerthe personal safetyand/orproperty
ofyourselfandothers. Readandfollowall
manualbeforeat-
temptingto operate this machine,Failure
in personalinjury,When youseethis symbol
HEED roTSWARNING!
Your Responsibility Restrictthe use
ofthis powermachine
to personswho read.
understand andfollow thewarnings
in this manual and on the machine.
Chitdren 6. Alwayswear safetyglassesor safetygogglesduringopera-
Tragicaccidentscan occurifoperatorisnotalerttopresence ofchildren.Childrenare oftenattractedto mowerandmowing
activity.Theydonot understandthe dangers.Neverassume thatchildrenwill remainwhereyoulastsawthem.
1. Keepchildrenoutofthe mowingareaandunderwatchful careof aresponsibleadultotherthantheoperator.
2. Be alertandturnmoweroffif a childentersthearea.
3. Beforeandwhilemovingbackwards,lookbehindanddown forsmallchildren.
4. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners, doorways,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmay'obscure yourvisionofa childwho mayrun intothemower.
5. Keepchildrenawayfromhot orrunningengines.Theycan sufferburnsfroma hotmuffler.
6. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatea power mower.Children14yearsold andovershouldreadand understandoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesin this manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbyaparent.
General Operation
1. Readthis operator'smanual carefullyin its entiretybefore attemptingtoassemblethismachine.Read,understand,
andfollow allinstructionsonthe machineandin the manual(s) beforeoperation.Becompletelyfamiliarwith
thecontrolsandthe properuseof thismachinebefore operatingit.Keepthismanualin asafeplaceforfuture andregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.
2. Thismachineisa precisionpieceof powerequipment, nota plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all times.Yourunithasbeendesignedto performonejob: to mowgrass.Do notuseitfor anyotherpurpose.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis machine.Children14yearsoldand overshouldreadand
understandthe instructionsinthis manualandshould betrainedand supervisedbya parent.Onlyresponsible
individualswhoarefamiliarwiththese rulesof safe operationshouldbeallowedtousethis machine.
4. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto beused.Removeall stones,sticks,wire,bones,toysand otherforeignobjectswhichcould betripped overor picked upand thrownbythe blade.Thrownobjectscancause seriouspersonalinjury.Planyourmowingpatternto avoid dischargeofmaterialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystanders andthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta wallorobstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterial toricochetbacktowardtheoperator.
5. Tohelpavoidbladecontactora thrownobjectinjury, stayinoperatorzone behindhandlesandkeepchildren, bystanders,helpersandpetsatleast75feet frommower whileit isin operation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters
area.
tionandwhileperforminganadjustmentor repairtoprotect youreyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancauseserious injurytothe eyes.
7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fitting slacksandshirts. Shirtsand pantsthatcoverthe armsand legsandsteel-toedshoesare recommended.Neveroperate thismachinein barefeet,sandals, slipperyor lightweight (e.g.canvas)shoes.
8. Do notputhandsorfeet nearrotatingpartsor undercutting deck.Contactwithbladecanamputatehandsandfeet.
9. A missingor damageddischargecovercancauseblade contactor thrownobject injuries.
10.Manyinjuriesoccurasa resultofthe mowerbeingpulled overthefoot duringafall causedby slippingortripping. Do notholdonto the mowerifyouarefalling;releasethe handleimmediately.
11.Neverpullthe mowerbacktowardyouwhileyouare walking.Ifyou mustbackthe moweraway'froma wallor obstructionfirstlookdownandbehindtoavoidtrippingand thenfollow thesesteps:
a. Stepbackfrommowerto fully extendyourarms. b. Besureyou arewellbalancedwithsurefooting.
c. Pullthe mowerbackslowly,no morethanhalfway
towardyou.
d. Repeatthesestepsas needed.
12.Donotoperatethe mowerwhileunderthe influenceof alcoholor drugs.
13.Donotengage theself-propelledmechanismonunitsso equippedwhilestartingengine.
14.Thebladecontrolhandleis asafetydevice.Neverattempt tobypassits operation.Doingso makesthesafetydevice inoperativeandmayresult inpersonal injurythrough contactwiththe rotatingblade.The bladecontrolhandle mustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomatically returntothe disengagedpositionwhenreleased.
15.Neveroperatethe mowerinwetgrass. Alwaysbesure of yourfooting. Aslipand fallcancause seriouspersonal
injury.If youfeelyouare losingyourfooting,releasethe bladecontrolhandleimmediatelyandthe bladewillstop rotatingwithinthreeseconds.
16.Mowonlyin daylightor goodartificiallight.Walk,neverrun.
17.Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor roads.
18.Ifthe equipmentshouldstart tovibrateabnormally,stopthe engineandcheck immediatelyforthecause.Vibrationis generallyawarningoftrouble.
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19.Shutthe engineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto a completestop beforeremovingthe grasscatcheror unclog-
gingthechute. Thecuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefora fewsecondsafter the engineisshutoff. Neverplaceanypartofthe bodyin the bladeareauntilyou aresurethe blade hasstopped
rotating.
20.Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrail shield,discharge cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandleor othersafety
protectivedevicesin placeandworking.Neveroperate mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failuretodo so,can resultin personalinjury.
21.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causeaburn.Do
nottouch.
22.Onlyuseparts andaccessoriesmadefor thismachineby
manufacturer.Failureto doso canresultinpersonalinjury.
23.Ifsituationsoccurwhichare not coveredinthis manual,
usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealerfor assistance.Telephone1-800-800-7310forthenameof your
nearestdealer.
SJope Operation
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedto slipandfallaccidentswhich canresultinsevereinjury.Operationonslopesrequiresextra caution.Ifyoufeel uneasyonaslope,donotmowit.Foryour
safety,usethe slopegaugeincludedaspart ofthis manualto measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisunitona slopedor hilly area.Iftheslopeis greaterthan15degrees,donotmowit.
Do:
1. Mowacrosstheface ofslopes;neverupanddown.Exercise
extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.
2. Watchfor holes,ruts, rocks,hiddenobjects,or bumpswhich can causeyou toslipor trip.Tallgrasscan hideobstacles.
3. Alwaysbesureof yourfooting.Aslipandfall cancause
seriouspersonalinjury.If youfeelyouarelosingyour balance,releasetheblade controlhandleimmediately,and
the bladewillstop rotatingwithin3seconds.
Do Not:
1. Donot mowneardrop-offs,ditchesorembankments,you could loseyourfootingor balance.
2. Donot mowslopesgreaterthan15degreesas shownon the slopegauge.
3. Donot mowon wetgrass.Unstablefootingcouldcause
slipping.
Service
Safe HandlingOf Gasoline:
1. To avoidpersonalinjury or propertydamageuseextreme carein handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable
andthevaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyourclothes
whichcanignite.
2. Washyourskinand changeclothesimmediately.
3. Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
4. Neverfill containersinsideavehicleor ona truckortrailer
bedwith a plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson the groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.
5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truckortrailer
andrefuelit on theground.Ifthisis notpossible,then refuel suchequipmentonatrailerwitha portablecontainer,rather
thanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.
6. Keepthe nozzleincontactwith therim ofthefueltank or containeropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingis complete.Do
notusea nozzlelock-opendevice.
7. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources ofignition.
8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevaporswill accumulatein the area.
9. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhileengineishot or running. Allowengineto coolat leasttwominutesbefore refueling.
10.Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethan1/2inch belowbottomof fillerneckto providefor fuelexpansion.
11.Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.
12.Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeit offthe engineand equipment. Moveunitto anotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestarting engine.
13.Neverstorethemachineorfuel containernearanopen flame,sparkor pilot lightas onawater heater,space
heater,furnace,clothesdryeror othergasappliances.
14.Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfreeofgrass,leaves, or otherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuel spillageand removeanyfuel soakeddebris.
15.Allowamowertocool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.
General Service:
1. Neverrunan engineindoorsor ina poorlyventilatedarea. Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand deadlygas.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,makecertainthe bladeandall movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengineto prevent unintendedstarting.
3. Checkthe bladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequent intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectbladefor
damage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn)Replacebladewiththe originalequipmentmanufacture's(O.EM.) bladeonly,listed
inthismanual.Use of partswhichdo notmeettheoriginal equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformance andcompromisesafety!"
4. Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthebladeorwear gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
5. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstight tobesurethe equip- mentisin safeworkingcondition.
6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperopera- tionregularly.
7. Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stoptheengine,discon- nectthe sparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengine.
Thoroughlyinspectthemowerforanydamage.Repairthe damagebeforestartingandoperatingthemower.
8. Neverattemptto makea wheelorcuttingheightadjustment whiletheengineis running.
9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail shieldaresubjecttowear anddamagewhichcould expose movingpartsorallow objectsto bethrown.Forsafety protection,frequentlycheckcomponentsand replaceim- mediatelywithoriginal equipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.) partsonly,listedin this manual.'Use of partswhich do not meettheoriginalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
10.Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedthe engine.The governorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperating
speedoftheengine.
11.Maintainorreplacesafetylabels,asnecessary.
12.Observeproperdisposallawsand regulations.Improper disposaloffluidsand materialscanharmtheenvironment.
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HEED iTS WARNmNG!
Your ResponsibiJity
and on the machine,
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