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OF A O A AL
22=inch Rotary Mower- Model Series 080
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyuniiprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderby theoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester
forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
FORMNO.770-10342G
9/27/2006
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 .............................. 8
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 10
MTDLLCreservestherighttochangeproductspecifications,designs,andequipmentwithoutnoticeandwithoutincurringobligation.
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOUBEGINTOASSEMBLEYOURNEW
EQUIPMENT,pleaselocatethemodelplateon the
equipmentandcopythe informationto thesample
modelplateprovidedtothe right.Youcanlocatethe
modelplatebystandingatthe operatingpositionand
lookingdownatthe rearofthe deck. Thisinformation
will benecessaryto usethe manufacturer'sweb
site,to obtainassistancefrom the CustomerSup-
port Department,orwhen contactingan authorized
servicedealer.
Troubleshooting ................................................ 12
Safety Labels .................................................... 13
Parts List ........................................................... 14
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.com 800-800-731
Customer Support
Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
Ifyou havedifficultyassemblingthis productorhaveanyquestionsregardingthecontrols,operation,or
maintenanceofthis unit,youcan seekhelpfromthe experts.Choosefromthe optionsbelow:
= Visitwww.mtdproducts.com
• Call aCustomerSupportRepresentativeat 1-800-800-7310.
• The engine manufacturer is responsibleforall engine-relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-
rating,specifications,warrantyandservice.Pleaserefertothe enginemanufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's
Manual,packedseparatelywith your unit,for moreinformation.
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WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of its constituents,and certain vehicle compo-
nentscontain or emit chemicals known to Stateof Californiato cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: This machinewas builtto be operatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operation inthis
manual.As with anytypeof powerequipment,carelessnessor erroron the part of the operator
can resultin serious injury.Thismachine is capableof amputatinghandsand feet and throwing
objects. Failureto observethe following safety instructionscouldresult in seriousinjury ordeath.
WARNING
Thissymbolpoints
out importantsafety
instructionswhich,if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
i safetyand/or property
I ofyourselfandothers.
Readandfollowall
instructionsinthis
manualbeforeat-
temptingto operate
i this machine.Failure
I to complywith these
instructionsmayresult
i inpersonalinjury.When
youseethis symbol.
i HEED ITS WARNING!
i Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use
ofthis powermachine
to personswho read.
i understand
andfollow the warnings
and instructions
I.
=nthis manual
and on the machine.
Children
Tragicaccidentscanoccurifoperatorisnotalertto presence
ofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtomowerandmowing
activity.Theydonot understandthe dangers.Neverassume
thatchildrenwill remainwhereyoulastsawthem.
1. Keepchildrenoutof the mowingareaandunderwatchful
careof a responsibleadultotherthanthe operator.
2. Bealert andturn moweroff if a childentersthearea.
3. Beforeandwhilemovingbackwards,lookbehindanddown
forsmallchildren.
4. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,
doorways,shrubs,trees,or otherobjectsthatmayobscure
yourvisionofachild whomayrunintothe mower.
5. Keepchildrenawayfromhotorrunningengines.Theycan
sufferburnsfroma hotmuffler.
6. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operateapower
mower.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand
understandoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthis
manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbya parent.
General Operation
1. Readthis operator'smanualcarefullyin its entiretybefore
attemptingtoassemblethismachine.Read,understand,
andfollowall instructionsonthemachineandin the
manual(s)beforeoperation.Becompletelyfamiliarwith
thecontrolsandthe properuseofthis machinebefore
operatingit.Keepthis manualin asafeplaceforfuture
andregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.
2. Thismachineisaprecisionpieceof powerequipment,
nota plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all
times.Yourunithas beendesignedto performonejob: to
mowgrass.Do notuseitfor anyotherpurpose.
3. Neverallow childrenunder 14yearsoldto operatethis
machine.Children14yearsoldand overshould readand
understandthe instructionsinthismanualandshould
betrainedand supervisedbya parent.Onlyresponsible
individualswhoarefamiliarwiththeserulesofsafe
operationshouldbeallowedto usethis machine.
4. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto
beused.Removeallstones,sticks,wire,bones,toys
andotherforeignobjects,whichcouldbetrippedoveror
pickedupandthrownbytheblade.Thrownobjectscan
causeseriouspersonalinjury.Planyour mowingpattern
toavoiddischargeofmaterialtowardroads,sidewalks,
bystandersandthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterial
againsta wall or obstruction,whichmaycausedischarged
materialto ricochetbacktowardthe operator.
5. Tohelpavoidbladecontactorathrownobjectinjury,
stayinoperatorzone behindhandlesand keepchildren,
bystanders,helpersandpetsatleast75feetfrom mower
whileitis inoperation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters
area.
6. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringopera-
tionandwhile performinganadjustmentor repairto protect
youreyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseserious
injurytothe eyes.
7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesand close-fitting
slacksandshirts. Shirtsand pantsthatcoverthe armsand
legsandsteel-toedshoesarerecommended.Neveroperate
thismachinein barefeet,sandals,slipperyorlight-weight
(e.g.canvas)shoes.
8. Do notputhandsorfeet nearrotatingpartsor undercutting
deck.Contactwithbladecanamputatehandsandfeet.
9. A missingor damageddischargecovercancauseblade
contactor thrownobject injuries.
10.Manyinjuriesoccuras a resultofthemowerbeing pulled
overthefoot duringa fall causedbyslippingor tripping.
Do notholdontothe mowerifyouarefalling;releasethe
handleimmediately.
11.Neverpullthe mowerbacktowardyouwhileyouare
walking.Ifyoumust backthe mowerawayfroma wallor
obstructionfirstlookdownandbehindtoavoidtrippingand
thenfollowthesesteps:
a. Stepbackfrommowertofullyextendyourarms.
b. Besure youarewellbalancedwithsurefooting.
c. Pullthe mowerbackslowly,no morethan half way
towardyou.
d. Repeatthesestepsas needed.
12.Donotoperatethe mowerwhileunderthe influenceof
alcoholordrugs.
13.Donotengagetheself-propelledmechanismon unitsso
equippedwhilestartingengine.
14.Thebladecontrolhandleisasafetydevice.Neverattempt
tobypassitsoperation.Doingso makesthe safetydevice
inoperativeandmayresult in personalinjurythrough
contactwiththe rotatingblade.Thebladecontrolhandle
mustoperateeasily in bothdirectionsandautomatically
returntothe disengagedpositionwhenreleased.
15.Neveroperatethe mowerinwetgrass.Alwaysbesureof
yourfooting. A slipandfall cancauseseriouspersonal
injury.If youfeelyouarelosingyourfooting,releasethe
bladecontrolhandleimmediatelyand the bladewillstop
rotatingwithinthreeseconds.
16.Mowonlyin daylightor goodartificiallight.Walk,neverrun.
17.Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor roads.
18.Ifthe equipmentshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe
engineandcheckimmediatelyforthe cause.Vibrationis
generallya warningoftrouble.
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19.Shutthe engineoffand waituntilthe bladecomestoa
completestopbeforeremovingthegrasscatcherorunclog-
gingthechute.
Thecuttingbladecontinuesto rotateforafewsecondsafter
the engineisshutoff.Neverplaceany partofthe body in
the bladeareauntilyouare surethe bladehasstopped
rotating.
20.Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrailshield,discharge
cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandleorothersafety
protectivedevicesin placeandworking.Neveroperate
mowerwith damagedsafetydevices.Failureto doso can
resultin personalinjury.
21.Mufflerand enginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Do
nottouch.
22.Onlyusepartsandaccessoriesmadeforthis machineby
manufacturer.Failuretodoso can resultin personalinjury.
23. Ifsituationsoccur whichare notcoveredinthis manual,
usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyour dealerfor
assistance.
Slope Operation
Slopesare amajorfactorrelatedtoslip andfallaccidents,which
canresultinsevereinjury.Operationonslopesrequiresextra
caution.Ifyoufeeluneasyona slope,do notmowit.Foryour
safety,usetheslopegaugeincludedaspartof this manualto
measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisuniton a slopedorhilly
area.Ifthe slopeisgreaterthan15degrees,donotmowit.
Do:
1. Mowacrossthefaceof slopes;neverupand down.Exercise
extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.
2. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks,hiddenobjects,or bumps
whichcancauseyouto slipor trip. Tallgrasscan hide
obstacles.
3. Alwaysbesureofyourfooting.A slipandfallcan cause
seriouspersonalinjury.Ifyoufeel youare losingyour
balance,releasethebladecontrolhandleimmediately,and
the bladewill stoprotatingwithin3seconds.
Do Not:
1. Do notmowneardrop-offs,ditchesorembankments,you
could loseyourfootingor balance.
2. Do notmowslopesgreaterthan 15degreesasshownon
the slopegauge.
3. Do notmowonwetgrass.Unstablefootingcouldcause
slipping.
Service
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
1. Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextreme
carein handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable
andthevaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjury can
occurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselfor your clothes,
whichcanignite.Washyourskinandchangeclothes
immediately.
2. Use onlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
3. Neverfillcontainersinsidea vehicleor on a truck ortrailer
bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehicle beforefilling.
4. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truckor trailer
andrefueliton theground.Ifthis isnot possible,thenrefuel
suchequipmenton atrailer withaportablecontainer,rather
thanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.
5. Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththe rimof the fueltankor
containeropeningat all timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Do
not useanozzlelock-opendevice.
6. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars, pipesandothersources
ofignition.
7. Neverfuel machineindoorbecauseflammablevaporswill
accumulatein thearea.
8. Neverremovegascap oraddfuelwhileengineishot or
running. Allowengineto coolatleasttwo minutesbefore
refueling.
9. Neveroverfill fuel tank. Filltankto nomorethanY2inch
belowbottomoffiller neckto providefor fuelexpansion.
10.Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.
11.Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeitoff theengineandequipment.
Moveunitto anotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestarting
engine.
12.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containernearanopen
flame,sparkor pilot lightasona waterheater,space
heater,furnace,clothesdryeror othergasappliances.
13.Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfreeof grass,leaves,
orotherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuelspillageand
removeanyfuel soakeddebris.
14.Allowa mowertocool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.
GeneralService:
1. Neverrunanengineindoorsorina poorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorless
anddeadlygas.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,makecertainthe
bladeandall movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe
sparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
3. Checkthebladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequent
intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectblade
fordamage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn)Replacebladewith
theoriginalequipmentmanufacture's(O.E.M.)bladeonly,
listedin thismanual."Useof partswhichdo notmeetthe
originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improper
performanceand compromisesafety!"
4. Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthebladeor
weargloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
5. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstightto besurethe equip-
mentis insafeworkingcondition.
6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper
operationregularly.
7. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stopthe engine,discon-
nectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengine.
Thoroughlyinspectthemowerforanydamage.Repairthe
damagebeforestartingandoperatingthemower.
8. Neverattemptto makeawheelor cuttingheightadjust-
mentwhilethe engineisrunning.
9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail
shieldaresubjecttowear anddamagewhichcould
exposemovingpartsor allowobjectstobethrown.For
safetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponentsandre-
placeimmediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's
(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedin thismanual."Useofparts
whichdo notmeetthe originalequipmentspecifications
mayleadto improperperformanceandcompromise
safety!"
10.Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-revthe
engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperating
speedoftheengine.
11.Maintainorreplacesafetylabels,asnecessary.
12.Observeproperdisposallawsand regulations.Improper
disposaloffluidsand materialscanharmtheenvironment.
Practices
WARNING
Thissymbol points
out importantsafety
instructions,which if
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.
Whenyousee this
symbol.
HEED iT'S WARNING!
Your Responsibility
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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Your mower is
shipped with the
handle in the higher
height position.
Each end of the
lower handle must
be placed inthe
same positiononthe
mounting brackets.
IMPORTANT:This
unit isshippedwithout
gasolineor oil inthe
engine. Fill up gasoline
and oil as instructedin
theaccompanyingen-
ginemanual BEFORE
operatingyour mower.
ol It
Figure 3=1
Figure 3=2
1. Forshippingpurposes, the chute deflectoron
your mower is held in an uprightposition bya
retainer.Removethe retainer asfollows:
a. Pushchutedeflector uptowardsengine.
Holdingdeflectorin this position, remove
the retainerand discard. See Figure3-1.
b. Lowerthe chute deflectorcarefully keeping
yourfingers out of the way.
2. Performthe following sequencefor handle
setup:
a. Lift the upperhandle upfromfolded
positionA and pull it to extended position
B following the arrow in Figure3-2. The
handleshouldclick intothis position.
b. Makesure the carriage boltis seated
properlyinthe handle.Tightenwing nuts
securing upper handleto the lower handle.
3. If satisfiedwith heightof handle,tighten wing
nutsat theends of the lowerhandle shown in
Figure3-3. Forconvenience of operating,you
mayadjust the handle height asfollows:
a. Removethe wing nutsshown in Figure 3-3
and removethe lowerhandle.
b. Positioneach handlebracketstudintothe
top hole in the lower handle.
c. Tightenthewing nuts.
,
Positionthe recoil starter by followingthe
stepsbelow:
a. Holdthe blade controlagainstthe upper
handle.
NOTE: This Operator's
Manualcovers
severalmodels. Lawn
Mowerfeatures varyby
model.Notall features
discussed(or engines
pictured)in this manual
are applicableto all
LawnMowermodels.
Figure 3=3
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b. Slowlypullstarterropeoutoftheengine.
SeeFigure3-4.
c. Slipstarterropeintotheropeguide.
d. Tightenropeguidewingnut.
5.Usethecabletieprovidedtosecurecableto
thelowerhandle.Pullcabletietightandtrim
excess.SeeFigure3-5.
6.Ifyourmowerisequippedwithanoptional
mulchingbaffle,installitontherightside
ofthedeck.Followthesequenceindicated
here.
a. Liftupandholdtheside-dischargechute
deflectorandinsertbottomlipofthe
mulchingbaffleinsidethechuteopening
SeeFigure3-6.
b. Snaphooksofthemulchingbaffleover
thehingepinofthechutedeflector.The
hooksmustsnapintoplaceonthehinge
pin,lockingthemulchingbafflefirmlyonto
mower.Releasechutedeflector.
Adjustments
Each wheelhas a height adjustment leverto
change the cutting heightof the mower.
1. Depressheight adjustment levertowards
wheel.
2. Slide leverto desired positionfor a change in
cutting height. See Figure3-7.
3. Release levertowards deck.
AdjUStment
Figure 3-4
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When adjusting the
cutting height, be
sureto set all four
wheels at the same
height. For roughor
uneven lawns,move
the height adjustment
leverto a higher
J
positionto prevent
scalpingof the grass.
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Figure 3-5
iMPORTANT:This unitis
shippedwithoutgasoline
or oilintheengine.Fillup
gasolineandoil as instruct-
ed intheaccompanying
eng qemanualBEFORE
operatingyourmower.
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Figure 3-7 Figure 3-6
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Your LaWn
owel
WARNING
Know Your Lawn Mower
f BladeControl _'
Recoil
CuttingHeight
AdjustmentLevers
(oneateach
wheel)
The blade control
mechanism isa
safety device. Never
attemptto bypass its
operations.
Useextreme care
when handling
gasoline.Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vaporsare
explosive. Neverfuel
the machine indoors
or whilethe engine
is hot or running.
Extinguishcigarettes,
cigars, pipesand
other sourcesof
ignition.
Mulching
Figure 4-1
Now that you have setup your lawn mower,it's important to become acquainted with its controls and features.
Blade Control
Thebladecontrolisattachedtotheupperhandleofthe
mower.Depressthe bladecontrolto operatetheunit.
Releaseittostopengineandblade.
_ WARNING:Thebladecontrol mecha-
nism isa safetydevice. Neverattempt
to bypass itsoperations.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
Oneadjustmentleverislocatedateachwheelandis
usedto adjustthecuttingheight.Allfourleversmustbe
movedtothesamepositiontoensureauniformcut.
Recoil Starter
Therecoilstarterisattachedtothe rightupperhandle.
Standbehindthe unitand pullthe recoilstarterropeto
startthe unit.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Referto enginemanualfor engineinformation.
1. Checkoillevelandaddoil ifnecessary.Followengine
manualforthis.
2. Servicethe enginewithgasolineasinstructedinthe
enginemanual. Refertotheenginemanualforthe
locationoftheoilandgasfill.
handlinggasoline. Gasoline is
WARNING:Useextremecarewhen
extremely flammableand the vapors
areexplosive. Neverfuel the machine
indoorsor while the engine ishot or running. Extin-
guish cigarettes, cigars, pipesand other sources of
ignition.
Mulching Baffle (Ifsoequipped)
Themulchingbaffleisusedtorecirculategrass
clippingsbacktothelawn.Attachitasinstructedinthe
Assemblysectionof thismanual.
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WARNING:Theoperationofanylawn
AL mowercanresultinforeignobjects /A
beingthrownintothe eyes,whichcan /Zd L
damageyoureyesseverely.Always r.]
wearsafetyglasseswhileoperating the mower,or
whileperforminganyadjustmentsorrepairson it.
Starting the Engine
WARNING:Besure no one other than
theoperatorisstanding nearthe lawnmowerwhile starting engine or operat-
ingmower.Neverrun engine indoors
or in enclosed, poody ventilated
areas. Engineexhaust contains carbon monoxide,
an odorless and deadlygas. Keephands, feet, hair
and loose clothing awayfrom any moving partson
engine and lawn mower.
Note: Referto EngineManualfor helpwith engine-
relatedoperations.
1. Pushprimerthreetimes.Waitabouttwo seconds
betweeneachpush.SeeFigure4-2.Intemperature
around55°Forbelow,primefivetimes.Donot prime
torestartawarmengine.
2. Standingbehindthemower,squeezetheblade
controlhandleagainstupperhandle.
3. Holdingthesetwohandlestogetherfirmly,grasp
recoilstarterhandleandpullropeout witharapid,
continuous,fullarmstroke.SeeFigure4-2.Keeping
afirmgriponthestarterhandle,lettheroperewind
slowly.Repeatuntilenginecranks.Letthe rope
rewindeachtimeslowly.
Stopping the Engine
1. Releasebladecontrolhandleto stoptheengineand
theblade.
2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand
groundagainsttheengine.
UsingYour Lawn Mower
Besurethelawnisclearofstones,sticks,wire,orother
objectswhichcoulddamagethelawnmoweror the
engine.Suchobjectscouldbeaccidentlythrownbythe
mowerinanydirectionand causeseriouspersonalinjury
totheoperatorandothers.
object, stop the engine.Remove
WARNING:If you strike a foreign
wire from the spark plug,thoroughly
inspectthe mower for any damage,
and repairthe damage before restarting and operat-
ingthe mower.Extensive vibration of the mower
during operation is an indicationof damage.The unit
should be promptlyinspectedand repaired.
Figure 4=2
Operating Tips
• Forbestresults,donot cutwetgrass.
• Newgrass,thickgrass,orwetgrassmayrequirea
narrowercut.
• Forahealthierlawn,nevercutoffmorethanone-third
ofthetotallengthofthe grass.
• Yourlawnshouldbecutinthefallas longasthereis
growth.
• Foreffectivemulching,donotcutwetgrass.
• Adjustgroundspeedaccordingto conditionof lawn.
• Ifthegrasshasbeenallowedtogrowin excessof4
inches,mulchingis notrecommended.Mowusing
thesidedischargetoreducethegrassheightto3-1/4
inchesor lessbeforemulching.
Operating
owe r
The operation of any
lawn mower can result
in foreign objects
throwninto
the eyes; which can
severely. Always wear
operating the mower,
whileperformi"g
or
repairsOn
Be sureno one other
thantheoperator
standing nearthe
mower while
operating mower.
Never run engine in-
doors or in enclosed,
poorlyventilated
areas: Engine exhaust
contains carbon
monoxide, an odor' :
Keephands, feet, hair
and loose clothing
away from any moving'
parts on engine and
lawn mowerl
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WARNING
Alwaysstopenginel
disconnect spark
plug, and ground
againstg ne
performing any type
of maintenance on
your machinel
Donot use a pressure
washerorgarden
hosetocleanyour
unitThesemayCause
damage to electric
components,sp nd es,
pulleysi bearings, or
the engine, The use
of water will result
in shortened life and
reduce serviceabilityi
Figure 5=1
General Recommendations
• Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperformingany
typeofmaintenance.
• Thewarrantyon thislawnmowerdoesnotcover
itemsthathavebeensubjectedtooperatorabuse
or negligence.Toreceivefullvaluefromwarranty,
operatormustmaintainthelawnmowerasinstructed
here.
• Changingof engine-governedspeedwillvoidengine
warranty.
• Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce
eachseason.
• Periodicallycheckallfastenersandmakesurethese
aretight.
,_ WARNING:Alwaysstopengine, discon-
nectsparkplug, and groundagainst
engine beforeperformingany type of
maintenanceon your machine.
Lubrication
1. Lubricatepivotpointson the bladecontrolatleast
oncea seasonwithlightoil.Thebladecontrolmust
operatefreelyinbothdirections.SeeFigure5-1.
2. Lubricatethewheelsatleastonceaseasonwith
lightoil (ormotoroil). Ifwheelsareremovedforany
reason,lubricatesurfaceofthepivotarm andinner
surfaceof thewheelwithlightoil.
3. Lubricatethetorsionspringandpivotpointonthe
chutedeflectorperiodicallywith lightoilto prevent
rust.See Figure5-1.
4. Followthe accompanyingenginemanualforlubrica-
tionscheduleandinstructionforenginelubrication.
Cleaning Mower
,_ WARNING:Nevertip the mowermore
time. Oil can drain intothe upper partof theengine
causing a starting problem.
Cleanundersideofthe mowerdeckaftereachuse
topreventbuild-upofgrassclippingsorotherdebris.
Followstepsbelowforthisjob.
1. Disconnectsparkplugwire.Draingasolinefromlawn
mowerorplacea pieceof plasticunderthegascap.
2. Tip themowersothatitrestsonthe housing.Keep
thesidewiththeaircleanerfacingup.Holdthe
mowerfirmly.
3. Scrapeandcleanthe undersided thedeckwitha
suitabletool.Donotspraywithwater.
4. Putthemowerbackonits wheelsontheground.If
youhadputplasticunderthegascapearlier,make
sureto removeitnow.
than 90° inanydirection and do not
leavethe mower tipped for anylength of
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BladeCare
_ ARNING:Whenremovingthe cutting
glovesorusea heavyragto holdtheblade.
Periodicallyinspectthebladeadapterforcracks,
especiallyifyoustrikeaforeignobject.Replacewhen
necessary.Followthe stepsbelowforbladeservice.
1. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplug.Turn
moweronitssidemakingsurethattheair filterand
thecarburetorareup.
2. Removetheboltandthebladebellsupportwhich
holdthebladeandthebladeadaptertotheengine
crankshaft.SeeFigure5-2.
3. Removebladeandadapterfromthe crankshaft.
4. The bladecanbesharpenedwithafileorona
grindingwheel.Followtheoriginalangleandgrind
eachcuttingedgeequally.Donotattemptto sharpen
thebladewhileitisstillonthe mower.
5. Placethebladeon a roundshaftscrewdrivertocheck
forbalance.Removemetalfromtheheavysideuntilit
balancesevenly.
__1= WARNING:Anunbalancedbladewill
mower,and couldbreakcausingpersonalinjury.
6. To reassemble,lubricatetheenginecrankshaftand
theinnersurfaceofthebladeadapterwith lightoil.
Slidethebladeadapterontotheenginecrankshaft.
7. Placethebladeon theadaptersuchthattheside
oftheblademarked"Bottom"(orwithpartnumber)
facesgroundwhenthemowerisintheoperating
position.Makesurethatthebladeisalignedand
seatedon bladeadapterflanges.
8. Placebladebellsupportontheblade.Alignnotches
onthebladebellsupportwithsmallholesinblade.
9. Replacehexboltandtightenhexbolttotorque:450
in.Ibs.rain.,600in.Ibs.max.
Toensuresafeoperationofyourmower,periodically
checkthe bladeboltforcorrecttorque.
bladefor sharpeningor replacement,
protectyourhandswitha pairof heavy
cause excessivevibrationwhen rotating
at high speeds.It maycausedamageto
tCranks'l_aft
_ BladeAdapter
Sell
Support
Figure 5=2
Off-Season Storage
Thefollowingstepsshouldbetakento prepareyourlawn
mowerforstorage.
• Cleanandlubricatemowerthoroughlyasdescribedin
thelubricationinstructions.
Refertoenginemanualforcorrectenginestorage
instructions.
Coatmower'scuttingbladewithchassisgreaseto
preventrusting.
• Storemowerin adry,cleanarea.Do notstorenextto
corrosivematerials,suchasfertilizer.
Whenstoringany typeofpowerequipmentinapoorly
ventilatedormetalstorageshed,careshouldbetakento
rust-proofthe equipment.Usinga light oilorsilicone,coat
theequipment,especiallycablesandall movingpartsof
yourlawnmowerbeforestorage.
MoWer
WARNING
When removing
the cutting blade
for sharpening or
replacement, protect
your hands with a
pairof heavy gloves
or use a heavy rag to
hold the blade.
An unbalanced blade
will cause excessive
vibration when rotat-
ing at high speeds, it
may cause damage
to mower, and could
break causing per-
sonal injury.
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Forrepairsbeyond
the minoradjustments
listedhere; contact
an authorized service
dealer'
Problem Cause Remedy
Eng=nefalls to start 1. Biadecontroldlsengaged. 1, Engagebladecontrol.
Enginerunserratic 1. Sparkplugwireloose.
Eng ne overheats 1. Engineoil levellow. 1. Fillcrankcasewith properoil.
Occasional skips 1. Sparkpluggap tooclose. 1. Adjustgap to .030-inch.
(hesitates) at high speed 2. Carburetoridlemixtureadjustment 2. Referto enginemanual.
Idles poorly 1. Sparkplugfouled,faultyorgaptoo wide. 1. Resetgapto .030-inchor replace
Excessive Vibration 1. Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced. 1. Tighten bladeandadapter.Balance
I
21 sparkplugWiredisconnected. 2, ConnectwiretOsparkplug.
Fue!tankempty0rsta!e!ueL Fil!tankwith C!eanl!reshgaso!inel
Enginenotchoked. & ,Chokeengineasinstructedinthe
I I Operatingyour LawnMower section,
5. Faultyspark p!ug, 5. Clean adjustgap orreplace.
Blockedfueliinel 61 clean fue!iinel
7 EngineflOoded:. 7 watafewmnutestOrestart butdo
notprime.
1. Connectandtightensparkplugwire.
2. Blockedfuel lineor stalefuel.
3. Ventingascap plugged.
4. Wateror dirt infuel system.
5. Dirtyair cleaner.
6. Carburetorout ofadjustment.
2. Air flow restricted. 2. Removeblowerhousingand clean.
r
3. Ca buretornotadjustedproperly. 3. Referto enginemanual
improperlyset.
2 Carburetorimproperlyadjusted 2. Referto enginemanual.
3. Dirtyair cleaner. 3. Referto enginemanual•
2. Bentcuttingblade. 2. See anauthorizedservicedealer.
2. Cleanfuelline;fill tank withclean,
freshgasoline.
3. Clearvent.
4. Drainfueltank. Refillwithfreshfuel.
5. Referto enginemanual.
6. Referto enginemanual.
I
sparkpug.
blade.
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Subject tochangewithout
notificationor obligation,
Images my not reflect your
exact model and are for
refe[ence purposes oniyl
Mower will not mulch grass 1 Wetgrass• 1. Donot mowwhengrassiswet wait
untillaterto cut.
2. Excessivelyhighgrass. 2. Mowonceata highcuttingheight,
then mowagainatdesirecJheightor
makea narrowercurtngpath.
' 3. Dullblade. 3. Sharpenorreplaceblade.
I
Uneven cut 1. Wheelsnotpositionedcorrectly. 1. Placeallfour wheelsin same
heightposition.
2. Dullblade. 2. Sharpenor replaceblade.
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Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower
13
Model Series 080
WheelTreads
Bar K2Bar
14
Ref.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
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If
Equipped
PartNo.
710-1205
720-0279
747-1161A
749-1092A
746-0957
746-0946
749-04037
725-0157
687-02048
710-0654A
748-0376C
748-04096
742-0642A
742-0742At
736-0524B
710-1044
712-04065
741-0751
687-02094
631-04045t
736-0741
738-1172
734-04213
734-1988
710-0599
736-0270
710-0216
738-1173
734-04215
734-1987
682-3064
682-3065
720-04072
731-04019
17098
710-1174
720-0426
732-1026
732-1014
17032A
747-0710
731-1034B
Description
EyeBolt
WingNut
BladeControlHandle
UpperHandle
ControlCable-37.25"
ControlCable-48.25"
LowerHandle
CableTie
DeckAssembly22-inch
TT Screw3/8-16x 1.0
BladeAdapter,#6 x 1.19,w/Star
BladeAdapter,25ramx 1.19
StandardBlade22-inch
MulchBlade22-inch
BladeBellSupport
Screw3/8-24x 1.5
LockNut3/8-16
HeightAdjusterBearing
PivotArm
MulchPlug
BellWasher.760IDx 1.25OD
ShoulderScrew
FrontWheel,7x 1.8,K2 Bar
FrontWheel,7x 1.8,Bar
TT Screw1/4-20x.5
BellWasher.265IDx .75OD
Screw3/8-16x .75
ShoulderScrew
RearWheel,8x 1.8,K2Bar
RearWheel,8x 1.8,Bar
HandleBracketAssemblyRH
HandleBracketAssemblyLH
StarKnob
Trailshield
HingeClip
CarriageBolt5/16-18x2
Knob
Lever
TorsionSpring
ChuteHinge
HingePin
HingedChuteDeflectorAssembly
Parts List
CTORY PARTS
Toorder replacement
parts,call1-800-800-7310
or visit us onthe web at
www.mtdproducts.com
15
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR
ThelimitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenbyMTDLLCwithrespect
tonewmerchandisepurchasedandusedin the UnitedStates,its
possessionsandterritories.
"MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsinmaterialandworkman-
shipfor a periodoftwo (2)yearscommencingonthedateof original
purchaseandwill,at itsoption,repairor replace,freeof charge,any
partfoundto bedefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thislimitedwar-
rantyshallonlyapplyifthisproducthasbeenoperatedand maintained
inaccordancewiththe Operator'sManualfurnishedwiththeproduct,
andhasnotbeensubjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,
accident,impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,
ordamagebecauseofotherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresulting
fromthe installationor useof anypart,accessoryorattachmentnot
approvedby MTDforusewiththeproduct(s)coveredbythis manual
willvoid yourwarrantyastoanyresultingdamage.
Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befreefromdefectsinmaterialand
workmanshipfora periodofthirty(30)daysfromthedateof purchase.
Normalwearpartsinclude,butarenotlimitedto itemssuchas:batter-
ies,belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,
snowthrowerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warrantyservice isavailable,WITH
PROOFOF PURCHASE,throughyour localauthorized service
dealer.Tolocatethe dealer in yourarea, check yourYellowPages,
or contact MTDLLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland,Ohio44136-
0019,or call 1-800-800-7310or 1-330-220-4683 or logonto our
Website at www.mtdproducts.com.
Thislimitedwarrantydoesnot providecoverageinthefollowingcases:
a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya
separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Referto applicablemanufacturer's
warrantyfortermsandconditions.
b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateoneyear
warranty.
c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchaslubricants,filters,blade
sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deck
adjustments,andnormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishdueto
useor exposure.
d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservice
dealer.
e. MTDdoesnot extendanywarrantyforproductssoldor exported
outsideoftheUnitedStates,itspossessionsandterritories,except
thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsofexportdistribution.
f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts.
g. Transportationchargesandservicecalls.
Noimpliedwarranty,includingany impliedwarranty of mer-
chantabilityof fitness for a particular purpose,appliesafter the
applicable periodof expresswritten warranty aboveas to the
partsasidentified.Nootherexpresswarranty,whetherwrittenor
oral, except as mentioned above,givenby anypersonor entity,
includinga dealeror retailer, withrespect to any product,shall
bindMTD.Duringthe periodof the warranty,the exclusiveremedy
isrepairor replacementof the productas setforth above.
Theprovisionsasset forth inthis warrantyprovidethesoleand
exclusiveremedy arising from the sale.MTDshallnot be liable
for incidentalor consequentiallossordamageincluding,without
limitation, expensesincurredfor substituteor replacementlawn
careservicesor for rentalexpensesto temporarily replacea
warranted product.
Somestatesdo notallowtheexclusionor limitationofincidentalor
consequentialdamages,or limitationsonhowlongan impliedwarranty
lasts,sotheaboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
Innoeventshallrecoveryofany kindbegreaterthantheamountof the
purchasepriceof theproductsold.Alterationof safetyfeaturesof
the productshallvoid this warranty. Youassumetheriskandliability
forloss,damage,orinjurytoyou andyourpropertyand/ortoothersand
theirpropertyarisingoutofthe misuseorinabilitytousethe product.
Thislimitedwarrantyshallnotextendtoanyoneotherthan theoriginal
purchaserorto thepersonforwhomitwas purchasedasagift.
HOWSTATELAWRELATESTOTHISWARRANTY:This limited
warrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,and youmayalsohaveother
rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchasetoobtain
warrantycoverage.
IViTDLLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019; Phone: 1=800=800-7310, 1-330=220-4683
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