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12B-264C062
Owner’s Manual
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MTD 12B-264C062 Owner’s Manual

YARD
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
22" Self-Propelled
Mower
Model Series 260
Thru 279
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O, Box 368022 €!eveland , Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS INC,P.O: BOX 368022 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM N0, 770-10336
(11/99)
TABLEOFCONTENTS
Content Page
Maintaining Safety ........................................... ::................................................ 3
Slope Gauge... ................................................................................................... 6
Assembling Your Lawn Mower ........................................................................... 7
Know Your Lawn Mower .................................................................................... 8
Operating Your Lawn Mower ................................................................ _............ 9
Making Adjustments .......................................................................................... ! 1
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ........................................................................... 12
Storing Your Lawn Mower .................................................................................. 14
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 15
Parts List ............................................................................................................ 16
FINDINGMODELNUMBER
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.
Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. The information on the model plate is very important ifyou need help from our Customer Support Department or
an authorized dealer.
You can locate the model number by looking down at the rear of the deck. A sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the seriaI number of the
equipment in the space below.
(Model Number)
_f[ MTD PRODUCTS ,NC
(Serial Number)
CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136
Copy the model number here:
Copy the serial number here:
CALLINGCUSTOMERSUPPORT
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.
Call 1- (330) 220-4MTD (4683) or 1-(800)-800-7310 to reach a Customer Support representative. Please have your unit's model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to locate this information. You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call.
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SECTION1: MAINTAININGSAFETY
This Warning symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your lawn mower. Failure to comply with these instructionsmay result in
personal injury. When you see this symbol, heed itswarning.
DANG ER: Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in
this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can
result in serious injury.This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this 3roduct contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm,
GENERAL0PERMION
• Read this operator's manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read
understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operation. Be completeIy
familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a
safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
• Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise
extreme caution at all times, Your unit has been designed to perform one job: to mow grass. Do not
use it for any other purpose.
• Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power mower. Children 14 years old and over should only operate mower under close parental supervision. Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your mower.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. Stop engine
when they are in the vicinity of your mower to help prevent blade contact or thrown object injury. Although the area of operation should be completely cleared of foreign objects, an object may have been overlooked and could be accidentally thrown by the
mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the
area.
• Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the
arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are
recommended. Do not wear loose fitting clothes or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Never operate a unit in bare feet, sandals, slippery or light weight (e,g. canvas) shoes.
• Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair,
to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine in any direction.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove ell stones, sticks, wire. bones
toys and other foreign objects which could be picked
up anc thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the area. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like, To help avoid a thrown objects injury, keep children, bystanders and
helpers at least 75 feet from the mower while it is in operation.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of discharge opening at all times as the
rotating blade can cause injury.
Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being
pulled over the foot during a fall, Do not hang on to the mower if you are falling; release the handle
immediately.
Never pull the mower toward you while you are walking, if you must back the mower away from a wall or obstruction first look down and behind, and then follow these steps:
• Step back from the mower to fully extend your
arms.
• Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing.
• Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half way toward you,
• Repeat these steps as needed.
Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Do not engage the self-propelled mechanism on units so equipped while starting engine.
The blade control handle is a safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its operation, Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal
injury through contact with the rotating blade. The blade control handle must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released.
• Neveroperatethemowerinwetgrass.Alwaysbe sureofyourfooting.Aslipandfallcancauseserious personalinjury.Keepafirmholdonthehandleand walk,neverrun.If youfeelyouarelosingyour
footing,RELEASETHEBLADECONTROLHANDLE
IMMEDIATELYandthebladewil!stoprotatingwithin threeseconds.
• Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificiallight.
• Stopthebladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor roads:
• Iftheequipmentshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,
stoptheengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.
Vibrationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.
• Shuttheengineoffandwaituntilthebladecomesto
acompletestopbeforeremovingthegrasscatcheror
uncloggingthechute.Thecuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefora fewsecondsaftertheengineisshutoff.
Neverplaceanypartofthebodyinthebladearea untilyouaresurethebladehasstoppedrotating.
• Neveroperatemowerwithoutproperguards,grass
catcher,platesorothersafetyprotectivedevicesin place.
• Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Donottouch.
• Onlyuseaccessoriesapprovedforthismachineby
themanufacturer.Read,understand,andfollowall
instructionsprovidedwiththeapproved accessory.
• If situations Occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your
dealer for assistance. Telephone 1-800-800-7310 for the name of your nearest dealer.
SLOPEOPERMION
For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a
sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this unit on
that area or serious injury could result.
DO:
• Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
• Watch for holes, ruts, hidden objects, or bumps. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
• Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can
cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are
losing your balance release the blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop in less than 3
seconds.
DO NOT:
• DO not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments.
The operator could lose footing or balance,
• Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the sIope gauge.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing could cause slipping.
CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mower and the mowing activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
• Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
• Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children or other objects.
• Never allow children under age 14 to operate the mower. Children 14 years of age and above should
read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your
vision of a child or hazard.
SERVICE
• Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other
fuels. They are extremely flammable and the vapors
are explosive.
• Use only an approved gasoline container.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes
before refueling.
• Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any
spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
• Never refuel machine indoors because flammable
vapors will accumulate in the area,
• Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame or spark such as a gas water heater, space heater, or furnace.
• Never run an engine inside a closed area.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel
spillage. Allow mower to cool at least 5 minutes
before storing.
• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
• Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at
frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually
inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked or
worn). Replace with blade which meets original
equipment specifications listed in this manual.
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• KeeoaJlnuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobesurethe equipmentisin safe working condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
After striking a foreign obiect, stop the engine. remove the wire from the spark plug, and thoroughly respect the mower for any damage. Repair the damage before sta_ng and operating the mower.
• Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height
adjustment whiIe the engine _srunning,
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,
NOTE: Not al! safety labels shown may apply to your lawn mower.
DANGER
• Grass catcher components are subject 1o wear, damage and deterioratier which could expose
moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequen[ly check components and replace
with manufacturer's recommended parts, when
necessary
• Mower blades are sharp aria can cut. Wrap the
bIadefs'_ or wear gloves, an_ use extra caution when servicing them.
• Do not change rne engine governor setting or
oversoeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds are dangerous.
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Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing
and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes. Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up and down slopes.
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