MTD 11A-083A800 Owner’s Manual

Safety • Setup • Adjustments • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

A O A AL

22" Rotary Mower- Model Series 080

iMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunitis equippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnot beusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush- coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwithasparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any). If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderby theoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw (Section4442ofthe CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester forthe mufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

ForUSCustomers: MTDLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019 772C0794

PRINTEDIN U.S.A. ForCanadianCustomers:MTDProducts Ltd.,P.O.Box 1386,KITCHENER,ONTARION2G4J1 10/15/2005

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new equipment, it will help you assemble,

prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Table of

Slope Gauge ....................................................... 3

Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4

Set-Up & Adjustments ........................................ 6

Operation ............................................................. 8

Finding and Recording IVlodel Number

BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING YOURNEW EQUIPMENT, please locatethe modelplate onthe equipmentand copy the themodel number andthe serialnumber tothe sample model

plate provided to the right. You can locatethe model plate by standing atthe operatingposition and looking downatthe rear

of the deck.

Contents

Maintenance & Off-Season Storage ................ 10

Trouble Shooting .............................................. 12

Warranty ............................................................ 13

illustrated Parts Lists ....................................... 14

Model Number Serial Number

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USA-www.mtdproducts.com 1-800-800-7310 CAN-www.mtdcanada.com 1-800-668-1238

CLEVELAND, OH 44136

MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED

KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1

Customer Support

Please do NOTretum the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased,

without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou havedifficulty assembling this productor haveany questionsregarding the controls, operationor maintenanceof thisunit,

pleasecall a CustomerSupport Representative.

For US Customers: 1-330-220-4MTD (4683)or 1-800-800-7310 For Canadian Customers: 1-800-668-1238

Pleasehaveyour unit's modelnumberand serialnumber ready when you call. See previoussection to locate this information.

Youwill beasked to enterthe serial numberinorderto processyour call.

The engine manufactureris responsiblefor all enigne-relatedissueswith regardsto performance, power-rating,specifications, warrantyand service. Please referto the enginemanufacturer'sOwner's/Operator'sManual,packedseparatelywith your unit, for more information.

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DANGER:Thismachinewasbuiltto beoperatedaccordingtotherulesforsafeoperationinthismanual.Aswith anytypeof powerequipment,carelessnessor erroron the partoftheoperatorcanresultinseriousinjury.This machineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetandthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethefollowingsafety instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death.

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 complywith these

instructionsmayresult

i inpersonalinjury.When

youseethis symbol.

HEED iTS WARNING!

i Your Responsibility i Restrictthe use

i ofthis powermachine

to personswho read,

understand

and follow the warnings and instructions

, in this manual

I and onthe machine.

General Operation

1. Readthis operator'smanual carefully inits entiretybefore attemptingtoassemblethismachine.Read,understand,

andfollowall instructionsonthe machineandin the manual(s) beforeoperation.Becompletelyfamiliarwith

thecontrolsandthe properuseof this machinebefore operatingit.Keepthis manualin a safeplaceforfuture

andregularreferenceandfororderingreplacementparts.

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 rulesofsafe operationshouldbeallowedto usethismachine.

4. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto beused.Removeall stones,sticks,wire,bones,toysand

otherforeignobjectswhichcouldbetripped overorpicked upandthrownbythe blade.Thrownobjectscancause seriouspersonalinjury.Planyourmowingpatternto avoid

dischargeof materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystanders andthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta wallorobstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterial toricochetbacktowardtheoperator.

5. Tohelpavoidbladecontactora thrownobjectinjury, stayinthe operatorzonebehindthe handlesand keep

children,bystanders,helpersand petsatleast75feet fromthe mowerwhileit isin operation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthe area.

6. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduring operationandwhileperforminganadjustmentor repair

toprotectyoureyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcan causeseriousinjurytothe eyes.

7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fitting slacksandshirts. Shirtsandpantsthatcoverthe arms and legsand steel-toedshoesare recommended.Never operatethismachinein barefeet,sandals,slipperyor light

weight(e.g.canvas)shoes.

8. Do notputhandsorfeet nearrotatingpartsor underthe cuttingdeck.Contactwiththe blade canamputatehands

andfeet.

9. A missingor damageddischargecovercancause blade contactor thrownobject injuries.

10.Manyinjuriesoccuras a resultof the mowerbeingpulled overthefoot duringafall causedby slippingor tripping. Do notholdontothe mowerifyouare falling;releasethe

handleimmediately.

11.Neverpullthe mowerbacktowardyouwhileyouare walking.Ifyou mustbackthemowerawayfromawall or obstructionfirstlookdownand behindtoavoidtripping andthen followthesesteps:

a. Stepbackfromthe mowerto fullyextendyourarms. b. Be sureyouare wellbalancedwithsurefooting. c. Pullthe mowerbackslowly,no morethanhalf way

towardyou.

d. Repeatthesestepsas needed.

12.Donotoperatethemowerwhileunderthe influenceof alcoholordrugs.

13.Donotengagetheself-propelledmechanismon unitsso equippedwhilestartingengine.

14.Thebladecontrolhandleis asafetydevice.Neverattempt tobypassitsoperation.Doingso makesthe safetydevice

inoperativeandmayresult in personalinjurythrough contactwiththe rotatingblade.The bladecontrolhandle mustoperateeasily in bothdirectionsandautomatically returntothe disengagedpositionwhenreleased.

15.Neveroperatethe mowerinwet grass.Alwaysbesureof yourfooting. A slipand fall cancauseseriouspersonal

injury.If youfeelyou arelosingyourfooting,releasethe bladecontrolhandleimmediatelyand the bladewillstop rotatingwithinthreeseconds.

16.Mowonlyin daylightorin goodartificiallight.Walk,never run.Stopthebladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor

roads.

17.Iftheequipmentshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe engineandcheck immediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationis

generallya warningoftrouble.

18.Shutthe engineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto acompletestopbeforeremovingthegrass catcheror uncloggingthe chute.The cuttingbladecontinuesto rotate

fora few secondsafterthe engineisshutoff. Neverplace anypartofthe bodyin the bladeareauntilyou aresurethe bladehasstoppedrotating.

19.Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrailshield,discharge cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandleor othersafety protectivedevicesin placeandworking.Neveroperate

mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failureto doso,can resultinpersonalinjury.

20.Mufflerandenginebecomehotand cancauseaburn.Do nottouch.

21.Onlyusepartsandaccessoriesmadefor thismachineby the manufacturer.Failuretodo socan resultin personal injury.

22.Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis manual,use careand goodjudgment. Call customerassistancefor the

nameofyournearestservicingdealer.

Slope Operation

Slopesare a majorfactor relatedtoslip andfallaccidentswhich canresultinsevereinjury.Operationon slopesrequiresextra

caution.Ifyoufeel uneasyona slope,do notmowit. Foryour safety,usethe slopegaugeincludedas partof this manualto measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisuniton aslopedor hilly

area.Ifthe slopeisgreaterthan15degrees,do not mowit.

Do:

1. Mowacrossthe faceofslopes; neverup anddown. Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon

slopes.

2. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks, hiddenobjects,or bumpswhich can causeyouto slipor trip. Tallgrass canhideobstacles.

3. Alwaysbesureof yourfooting.A slip andfall cancause seriouspersonalinjury.If youfeelyouare losingyour

balance,releasethebladecontrolhandleimmediately,and

the bladewill stoprotatingwithin3 seconds.

Do Not: I. Donot mowneardrop-offs,ditchesorembankments,you

could loseyour footingorbalance.

2. Donot mowslopesgreaterthan 15degreesasshownon the slopegauge.

3. Donot mowon wetgrass. Unstablefootingcouldcause slipping.

Children

Tragicaccidentscanoccurifthe operatorisnot alertto the

presenceofchildren.Childrenare oftenattractedtothe mower

andthe mowingactivity.Theydo notunderstandthe dangers.

Neverassumethatchildrenwillremainwhereyou lastsaw

them.

1. Keepchildrenout ofthe mowingareaandunderthewatch- ful careof a responsibleadultotherthanthe operator.

2. Be alertandturnmoweroff if achild entersthe area.

3. Beforeand whilemovingbackwards,lookbehindanddown forsmallchildren.

4. Useextremecare whenapproachingblindcorners, doorways,shrubs,trees,or otherobjectsthatmayobscure yourvisionof a childwhomayrunintothe mower.

5. Keepchildrenawayfrom hotor runningengines.Theycan suffer burnsfroma hotmuffler.

6. Neverallowchildrenunder14 yearsoldto operatea power

mower.Children14yearsold andovershouldreadand understandthe operationinstructionsand safetyrulesin

this manualandshould betrainedand supervisedbya

parent.

Service

Safe Handling Of Gasoline:

1. To avoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuseextreme care inhandlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammable

andthevaporsare explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilledonyourselforyour clothes whichcanignite.

2. Wash yourskin andchangeclothesimmediately.

3. Useonly anapprovedgasolinecontainer.

4. Neverfill containersinsidea vehicleoron atruckor trailer bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe

groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truck ortrailer

andrefuelit onthe ground.Ifthis is notpossible,then refuel suchequipmentonatrailerwitha portablecontainer,rather

thanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.

6. Keepthe nozzleincontactwiththe rimofthefueltank or

containeropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingis complete.Do

notuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

7. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesand othersourcesof ignition.

8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors willaccumulateinthearea.

9. Neverremovegascap oraddfuelwhilethe engineis hotor running. Allowengineto cool atleasttwo minutes

beforerefueling.

10.Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethan Y2inch belowbottomoffiller neckto providefor fuelexpansion.

11.Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

12.Ifgasolineis spilled,wipe itoff theengineand equipment. Moveunitto anotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestarting theengine.

13.Neverstorethemachineorfuel containernearanopen flame,sparkor pilotlightas ona waterheater,space heater,furnace,clothesdryeror othergasappliances.

14.Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfreeof grass,leaves, orotherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuelspillageand

removeanyfuel soakeddebris.

15.Allowamowertocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.

General Service:

1. Neverrunan engineindoorsorin a poorlyventilatedarea. Engineexhaustcontainscarbon monoxide,anodorless

anddeadlygas.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,makecertainthe bladeand allmovingparts havestopped.Disconnectthe

sparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengineto prevent unintendedstarting.

3. Checkthe bladeand enginemountingboltsat frequent intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectblade

fordamage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn)Replacebladewith theoriginalequipmentmanufacture's(O.E.M.)bladeonly, listedinthismanual."Useofparts whichdo notmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improper

performanceand compromisesafety!"

4. Mowerbladesaresharpandcan cut.Wrapthe bladeor weargloves,and useextracautionwhenservicingthem.

5. Keepall nuts,bolts,and screwstightto besurethe equipmentis insafeworkingcondition.

6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheir proper operationregularly.

7. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,discon- nectthe sparkplugwireand groundagainsttheengine. Thoroughlyinspectthemowerfor anydamage.Repairthe damagebeforestartingand operatingthemower.

8. Neverattemptto makea wheelor cuttingheightadjust- mentwhilethe engineisrunning.

9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail shieldaresubjecttowear anddamagewhichcould

exposemovingpartsor allowobjectsto bethrown.For safetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponentsandre- placeimmediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's

(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedin this manual."Useof parts whichdo notmeetthe originalequipmentspecifications mayleadtoimproperperformanceandcompromise safety!"

10.Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeed theengine.The governorcontrolsthemaximumsafe

operatingspeedoftheengine.

11.Maintainorreplacesafetylabels,asnecessary.

12.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulations.Improper disposaloffluidsand materialscan harmtheenvironment.

Practices

WARNING

Thissymbolpoints outimportantsafety

instructionswhich,if notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal safetyand/orproperty

ofyourselfandothers. Readandfollowall

instructionsinthis manualbeforeat-

temptingto operate this machine.Failure

to complywith these

instructionsmayresult in personalinjury.When

youseethis symbol.

HEED ITS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use ofthis power machine

to personswho read,

understand andfollow the warnings

and instructions in this manual

andon the machine.

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