MTD 11A-414E729, 414 Operator's Manual

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

OF A O AL

21" Rotary Mower- Model 414

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-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

iMPORTANT

FORMNO.769-01468

3/28/2005

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

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOUSTARTASSEMBLING YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,

please locatethe modelplate onthe equipmentand copythe informationtothe sample modelplate providedtothe right. Youcan locatethe model plate by standing at the operating

position and lookingdown atthe rear of the deck. This informationwill be necessaryto usethe manufacturer'sweb site and/or obtain assistancefrom theCustomerSupport

Departmentor an authorizedservice dealer.

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

Safety Labels .................................................... 13

Parts List ........................................................... 14

Warranty ............................................................ 16

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Model Number

Serial Number

MTD LLC

P.O= BOX 361131

CLEVELAND, OH 44136 330-220-4683

www.mtdproducts.com

800-800-7310

Customer Support

Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou havedifficulty assemblingthis productor haveany questionsregarding the controls, operation, or maintenanceof this

unit,youcan seek helpfrom the experts. Choose from the options below:

1. Visit mtdproducts.com. Click on the Service& Support menu option.

2. Phonea Customer Support Representative at 1 (800) 800-7310.

3. Theengine manufacturer isresponsiblefor all engine-related issueswith regards to performance,power-rating,specifica- tions,warrantyand service. Pleaserefer to the engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator'sManual, packedseparatelywith your unit,for more information.

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WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of its constituents,andcertain vehicle compo- nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancerand

birth defects or other reproductiveharm.

DANGER: This machinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operationin this manual.As with anytypeof power equipment,carelessnessor error on the part of the operator can result in seriousinjury.This machine iscapableof amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.

Failureto observethe followingsafetyinstructionscould result in serious injury or death.

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 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.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.Iftheequipmentshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe engineandcheckimmediatelyforthe cause.Vibrationis generallya warningoftrouble.

19.Shuttheengineoff andwait untilthebladecomesto a completestopbeforeremovingthegrasscatcheror unclog- ging thechute. The cuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewsecondsafter the engineisshutoff.Neverplaceany partofthe bodyin the bladearea untilyou are surethe 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.Onlyusepartsand accessoriesmadeforthis machineby

manufacturer.Failuretodo so canresultinpersonalinjury.

23. Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis manual,

usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealerfor

assistance.Telephone1-800-800-7310forthe nameofyour

nearestdealer.

Slope Operation

Slopesare amajorfactorrelatedto slipandfallaccidents,which can resultinsevereinjury.Operationonslopesrequiresextra

caution.Ifyoufeeluneasyona slope,do notmowit.Foryour safety,usetheslopegaugeincludedaspartof this manualto

measureslopesbeforeoperatingthis unitonaslopedor hilly

area.Iftheslopeisgreaterthan 15degrees,donot mowit.

Do:

1. Mowacrossthefaceof slopes;neverupanddown.Exercise extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.

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

3. Alwaysbesureofyourfooting.A slip andfallcancause seriouspersonalinjury.Ifyoufeelyouare losingyour

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 avoidpersonalinjury orpropertydamageuseextreme care inhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable andthevaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselforyourclothes, whichcanignite.

2. Wash yourskin andchangeclothesimmediately.

3. Useonly anapprovedgasolinecontainer.

4. Neverfillcontainersinsideavehicleoron atruckor trailer bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe

groundawayfromyourvehicle beforefilling.

5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck ortrailer

andrefuelit onthe ground.Ifthis is notpossible,thenrefuel suchequipmenton a trailerwitha portablecontainer,rather thanfroma gasoline dispensernozzle.

6. Keepthe nozzleincontactwiththe rimofthefueltank or

containeropeningat alltimesuntil fuelingis complete.Do

notuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

7. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars, pipesandothersources ofignition.

8. Neverfuel machineindoorbecauseflammablevaporswill accumulatein thearea.

9. Neverremovegascap oraddfuelwhileengineishot or running. Allowengineto coolatleasttwo minutesbefore refueling.

10.Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltankto nomorethanY2inch belowbottomoffiller neckto providefor fuelexpansion.

11.Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.

12.Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeitoff theengineandequipment. Moveunitto anotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestarting engine.

13.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containernearanopen flame,sparkor pilot lightasona waterheater,space heater,furnace,clothesdryeror othergasappliances.

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

15.Allowa mowertocool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.

GeneralService:

1. Neverrunanengineindoorsorina poorlyventilatedarea. Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessand deadlygas.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,makecertainthe bladeandall movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe engineto 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 besurethe equip- mentis insafeworkingcondition.

6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperopera- tionregularly.

7. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stopthe engine,discon- nectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengine.

Thoroughlyinspectthemowerforanydamage.Repairthe damagebeforestartingandoperatingthemower.

8. Neverattemptto makeawheelor cuttingheightadjustment whiletheengineis running.

9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail shieldaresubjecttowear anddamagewhichcouldexpose movingpartsor allowobjectsto bethrown.Forsafety protection,frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplaceim- mediatelywithoriginal equipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.) partsonly,listedinthis manual."Useofpartswhich 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,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.

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.

NOTE:Standbehind

themowerasilyou weregoingtooperate

it.Yourrighthandcor- respondstotheright

i sideofthemower;your

lefthandcorresponds

totheleftsideofthe

mower.

Step 1

ardware Pack

Wing Nuts (2) CarriageBolts (2)

1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhichmaybebetween upperandlowerhandles.

a. Pullupand backon upperhandleasshownin

Step1.Makecertainthe lowerhandleis seated securelyintothehandlemountingbrackets.

b. Tightenhandknobssecuringupperhandleto

lowerhandle.Makesurethateachcarriageboltis seatedproperlyinthehandle.

2. Locatehairpinclip inone holeon theweldpinon each sideof lowerhandle.

a. Removehairpinclipfromthis hole.Usingapairof

pliers,inserthairpinclipintotheotherholeon the weldpin. Repeaton otherside.

b. Insertacarriageboltfromthehardwarepackinto

theupperholeonthehandlemountingbracket. Securewithone plasticwingnut,alsoincluded inthehardwarepack.Repeatonothersidewith remainingitemsfromhardwarepack.

Theropeguideisattachedtotherightsideofthe upperhandle.Loosenthewingnutwhichsecuresthe ropeguide.

a. Holdbladecontrolhandleagainstupperhandle. b. Pullstarterropeoutofthe engine.Releaseblade

controlhandle.

c. Slipstarterropeinto ropeguide.Tightenwingnut.

4. Insertpostoncabletiesintoholes providedon the lowerhandle.Pullcabletietightandtrimexcess.

NOTE:"(ourmower isshippedwiththe

handleinthehigher heightpositicn,

NOTE:Eachendof

ithelowerhandlemust

beplacedinthesame

i relativeposition.

iMPORTANT

This unit isshipped

i without gasolineor i oil inthe engine. Fill

!iupgasolineand oil

as instructedinthe

i accompanyingengine

manual BEFORE operatingyour mower.

Step 2

Step 3 Step 4

5. An adjustingplateandthumbleverateachwheel positionprovidescuttingheightadjustment.

a. Depresslevertowardswheel. b. Moveittoanyof theninepositionsfordesired

cuttingheight.SeeStep5.

c. Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck.

6. Followstepsbelowto assemblethegrasscatcher: a. Placebagoverframesothat itsblackplasticside

is at thebottom.

b. Slip plasticchannelof grassbagoverhooksonthe

frame.SeeStep6.All theplasticchannelsexcept centertopof bagattachfromoutsideofframe.

c. Attachcentertopofbagfrominsideof frame.

7. Followstepsbelowto attachgrasscatcher: a. Liftreardischargedoor.

b. Placegrasscatcheron thepivotrod.Letgo

ofdischargedoorsothatit restson thegrass catcher.SeeStep7.

Toremovegrasscatcherorconverttoa mulcher,lift rear dischargedooron themowerasshowninStep8. Lift grasscatcherupandoutof thepivotrod.Releaserear dischargedoortoallowittocloserearopeningof mower.

__IK ARNING: Never operate mower

unlessthe hooks on the grass catcherare firmly seated onthe

pivot rod, and the rear discharge doorrests firmly against top of

the grass catcher.

Step 5

uStment

CUTTING HEIGHT

Step5

All wheelsmust be placedin the same relative positionl

GRASSCATCHER

Stepe

Makecertain bagis turned right side out before assembling

(warninglabel Willbe

onthe outside):

Step 6

..... J

Step 7

WARNING

Never operate mower

unless the hooks on

the grasscatcher are

firmly seated on the

_ivot rod, and the

rear discharge door

rests firmly against

top of the grass

catcher.

WARNING

The blade control mechanism is a

safety device. Never attempt to bypass its

operations.

I Use extreme care

when handling gasoline.Gasoline is

extremely flammable and the vapors are

explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors

or while the engine

is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes,

cigars, pipes and other sources of

ignition.

Know Your Lawn Mower

BladeControl

Recoil

Starter

Rope Grass

Catcher

GasolineFill

Now that you have set up your lawn mower for op- eration, get aquainted with its controls and features.

These are described below and illustrated on this page. This knowledge will allow you to use your

new equipment to its fullest potential.

Blade Control

The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop

engine and blade.

)er Handle

Handle

Oil Fill/Dipstick

Cutting Height Adjustment Lever

(for each wheel)

Plug

Figure 1

Recoil Starter

The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand behind the unit, depress blade control, and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.

Gas and Oil Fill-Up

1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine manual for this. See Figure 1 above for location of the

oil fill.

2. Servicethe enginewithgasolineasinstructedinthe enginemanual. SeeFigure1abovefor locationof gasfill.

Keep hands and feet

away from the chute

__1 WARNING:Thisbladecontrolmecha-

nism isa safety device. Neverattempt to bypass itsoperations.

area on cutting deck.

Referto warning label onthe unit.

Cutting Height Adjustment Levers

One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and is used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to be at the same relative position to ensure a

uniform cut.

_ ARNING:Useextremecarewhenhan-

dling gasoline.Gasolineis extremely flammableand the vapors areexplosive.

Neverfuel the machine indoorsor while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish

cigarettes, cigars, pipesandother sources of ignition.

WARNING:The operationof any lawn mowercan result inforeign objects being thrownintothe eyes,whichcan

damageyoureyesseverely.Always

wearsafetyglasseswhileoperating

the mower,or whileperforming any adjustmentsor repairson it.

Starting Engine

WARNING:Besureno one otherthan theoperatorisstandingnearthe lawn

mowerwhilestartingengine or operat- ingmower. Neverrun engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaustcontains carbon monox-

ide,an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands,feet,hair andloose clothing

awayfromany moving partson engine and lawnmower.

1. Pushprimerthreetimes.Waitabouttwoseconds betweeneachpush.SeeFigure2. Intemperature around550For below,primefivetimes.Donotprime to restarta warmengine.

2. Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethebladecontrol againstupperhandle.SeeFigure2.

3. Holdingthesetwo handlestogetherfirmly,grasp recoil starterhandleand pullropeoutwitha rapid,continu- ous,fullarmstroke.SeeFigure2.Keepinga firm grip onthestarterhandle,letthe roperewindslowly.

Repeatuntilenginecranks.Letthe roperewindeach

timeslowly.

_L_kl ARNING:Waitfor the blade to stop

completelybeforedoing any work on the mower or to removethegrass

catcher.

Stopping Engine

1. Releasebladecontrolto stoptheengineand blade.

2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand groundagainsttheengine.

UsingYour Lawn Mower

_kl= WARNING:Neveroperateyour mower

Besurelawnisclearof stones,sticks,wire,or other objectswhichcoulddamagelawnmowerorengine. Suchobjectscouldbe accidentlythrownbythemower in anydirectionandcauseseriouspersonalinjurytothe operatorandothers.

without eitherthe rear door or the entire

grass catcher assembly firmly secured.

Figure 2

_klL ARNING:Ifyou strikeaforeign

1. Forbest results,do notcut wetgrass.

2. Fora healthierlawn,nevercut offmorethanone- thirdof thetotallengthofthegrass.

object, stopthe engine.Remove wire from the spark plug,thoroughly

inspectmowerfor anydamage,and repairdamagebeforerestarting and

operating. Extensive vibration of mower during operation is an indica- tion of damage.The unit should be promptlyinspectedand repaired.

Using as Mulcher

Formulchinggrass,removethegrasscatcherfromthe mower.The reardischargedoorshouldbeclosed.

1. Foreffectivemulching,do notcut wetgrass.

2. Newor thick grassmayrequirea narrowercut. Adjustgroundspeedaccordingtoconditionoflawn.

3. If thegrasshasbeenallowedto growinexcessof 4 inches,mulchingisnotrecommended.Usethe grasscatcherto bagclippingsinstead.

Using Grass Catcher

Youcanusethegrasscatchertocollectclippingswhile youareoperatingthemower.

1. Attachgrasscatcherfollowinginstructionson page

7. Grassclippingswillautomaticallycollectinthe bagasyourunthe mower.Operatethemowertill the grassbagisfull.

2. Stopenginecompletelybyreleasingtheblade controlhandle.Makesurethattheunithascometo

a completestop.

3. Liftdischargedoorandpullgrassbagup andaway fromthe mowertodisposeofthegrassclippings.

WARNING

The operation of any

lawn mower can result inforeign objects

being thrown into

the eyes, which can damage your eyes

severely. Always wear safety glasseswhile

operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or

repairs on it.

Be sureno one other

than the operator is

standing near the lawn mower while starting

engine or operating

mower. Never run

engine indoorsor

n enclosed, poorly

ventilated areas. En-

gineexhaust contains

carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands,feet,

hair and loose clothing

away from any moving

partson engine and lawn mower.

Maintaining

Lubricatethese

)ointsbefore

reassembiy.

Deck Care

Clean underside of the mower deck after each use

to prevent build-up of grass clippings or other debris.

Follow steps below for this job.

1. Disconnectsparkplugwire.Draingasolinefromlawn mower,or placeapieceof plasticunderthegascap.

2. Tip mowersothat it restsonthe housing.Keepthe sidewiththeaircleanerfacingup.Hold mowerfirmly.

WARNING

A waysstope,g ne;

disconnect spark

plugl andground

against enginebefore

cleaning,lubricating

Wedo notrecommend

the useof pressure

washersor garden hoseto cleanyour

unit. These may cause

damageto electric

Componentsspindles

pulleys;bearings the enginel The use of waterwill resultin

shortened lifeand

Figure 3

General Recommendations

1. Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen performing anymaintenance.

2. Thewarrantyonthislawnmowerdoesnotcover itemsthathavebeensubjectedtooperatorabuse ornegligence.Toreceivefullvaluefromwarranty, operatormustmaintainthelawn moweras

instructedhere.

3. Changingofengine-governedspeedwill void enginewarranty.

4. Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce eachseason.

5. Periodicallycheckallfastenersand makesurethese aretight.

,_ WARNING: Alwaysstop engine,

disconnect spark plug, and groundagainst engine before

cleaning, lubricating or doing

any kind of maintenanceon your machine.

Lubrication

1. Lubricatepivotpointson thebladecontrolhandleat leastoncea seasonwith lightoil.Thebladecontrol mustoperatefreelyinbothdirections.SeeFigure3.

2. Lubricatethewheelsatleastonceaseasonwith lightoil (ormotoroil). If wheelsareremovedforany

reason,lubricatesurfaceof thepivotarmandinner surfaceof thewheelwithlightoil.SeeFigure3.

3. Lubricatethetorsionspringandpivotpointonthe reardischargedoorperiodicallywithlightoil to preventrust.SeeFigure3.

4. Followtheaccompanyingenginemanualforlubrica- tionscheduleandinstructionforenginelubrication.

_ ARNING" Never tip the mower

more than 90 degrees inany directions and do not leave the

mower tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain intothe upper

part ofthe engine causing a starting problem.

3. Scrapeandcleantheundersideofthedeckwitha suitabletool.Donotspraywithwater.

4. Putthemowerbackonitswheelsonthe ground.If youhadputplasticunderthegascapearlier,make

sureto removeitnow.

Engine Care

A listofkeyenginemaintenancejobs requiredforgood performanceby themowerisgivenbelow.Followthe accompanyingenginemanualforadetailedlistand

instructions.

1. Maintainoillevelasinstructedinenginemanual.

2. Serviceaircleanerevery25hoursundernormal conditions.Cleaneveryfewhoursunderextremely dustyconditions.Poorengineperformanceand floodingusuallyindicatesthattheaircleanershould

beserviced.Toservicetheaircleaner,referto the enginemanual.

3. Cleansparkplugandresetthegaponcea season. Sparkplugreplacementisrecommendedat thestart ofeachmowingseason.Checkenginemanualfor correctplugtypeand gapspecifications.

4. Cleanengineregularlywitha clothorbrush.Keepthe coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea)cleantopermit properaircirculation.Removeall grass,dirtand

combustibledebrisfrommufflerarea.

Blade Care " "

_ ARNING: When removing the

cutting blade for sharpeningor replacement, protect your hands

with a pair of heavy gloves or use

a heavy rag to hold the blade.

Periodicallyinspectthebladeadapterforcracks, especiallyif youstrikeaforeignobject.Replacewhen necessary.Followthe stepsbelowforbladeservice.

1. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplug.Turn moweron itssidemakingsurethattheairfilterand thecarburetorareup.

2. Removetheboltandthe bladebellsupportwhich holdthebladeand thebladeadaptertotheengine crankshaft.See Figure4.

3. Removebladeandadapterfromthecrankshaft.

4. The bladecanbe sharpenedwithafileor on a grind-

ingwheel.Do notattemptto sharpenthebladewhileit isstillonthemower.

5. Whensharpeningthe blade,followthe originalangle ofgrind.Grindeachcuttingedgeequallyto keepthe

bladebalanced.

Removebladefromtheadapterfortestingbalance.

Balancethebladeona roundshaftscrewdriverto

check.Removemetalfromtheheavysideuntilit balancesevenly.

,__ WARNING: An unbalanced blade

will cause excessive vibration

when rotating at high speeds, it

may cause damage to mower, and could break causing personal

injury.

8. Lubricatetheenginecrankshaftandslide theblade adapterontotheenginecrankshaft.

9. Placethebladeon theadaptersuchthattheside oftheblademarked"Bottom"(orwithpartnumber) facesthe groundwhenthe mowerisintheoperating position.Makesurethatthebladeisalignedand seatedon thebladeadapterflanges.

10.Placebladebellsupportonthe blade.Alignnotches on thebladebell supportwith smallholesinblade.

11.Replacehex boltandtightenhexboltto torque:450 in.Ibs. rain.,600 in.Ibs.max.

Toensuresafeoperationofyourmower,periodically checkthe bladeboltforcorrecttorque.

Replacing Rear Flap

Figure 4

Figure 5

1. To removerearflap,cutofftheflatendofthewire rodwhichsecuresitto thedeck.SeeFigure5.

2. Attachthenewflapand newrodto deck,bending theendsofthenewrodoverto secureto deck.

Off-Season Storage

Thefollowingstepsshouldbetakento prepareyour lawnmowerfor storage.

1. Cleanandlubricatemowerthoroughlyasdescribed inthe lubricationinstructions.

2. Wedo notrecommendthe useof apressurewasher orgardenhosetocleanyourunit.

3. Referto enginemanualforcorrectengine storageinstructions.

4. Coatmower'scuttingbladewithchassisgreaseto preventrusting.

5. Storemowerinadry,cleanarea.Donotstorenext tocorrosivematerials,suchas fertilizer.

Whenstoringanytypeof powerequipmentina poorly ventilatedor metalstorageshed,careshouldbetaken torust-prooftheequipment.Usingalightoil or silicone, coattheequipment,especiallycablesandall moving partsofyourlawnmowerbeforestorage.

Maintaining

Yo ur LaWn

ower

WARNING

When removing the cutting blade

for sharpening or replacement, protect

your handswith a

pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy ragto

holdthe blade.

An unbaJanced blade will causeexcessive

vibration when rotat-

ing at high speeds, it

may cause damage to mower, and couJd

break causing per-

sonal injury.

Problem Cause Remedy

Forrepairs beyond the minor adjustments listed here, contact

an authorized service

dealer.

En n f ils to start Bladecontrolhandledisengaged

g ea , ....

I 1: Engagebladecontrolhandle.

2. Sparkplugwire disconnected. 21 connectwireto sparkplug, &Fuel tankemptyorstalefuel. & Fill tankwith€ieanlfreshgasolinei

41 Enginenot prirned. & Primeengineasinstructedin

OPerating ouiLawnMowei

Fut sark u 5 C ean adjustgap or repace

a y p p!g,

6. Blockedfueliinel 6, Cleanfuelline;

7 Engine flooded 7. Waitafew minutestorestart,but

do notprime.

Engineruns erratic

1. Sparkplugwireloose.

2. Blockedfuellineorstalefuel.

3. Ventingascapplugged.

4. Waterordirt infuelsystem.

5. Dirty aircleaner.

6. Carburetorout ofadjustment.

Engne overheats 1 Engneoillevellow. 1. FIIcrankcasewithproperoil.

2. Airflow restricted• I 2. Removeblowerhousing

! I, andclean•

I 3. Carburetornotadjustedproperly• 3. Referto enginemanual.

1. Connectandtightenspark plugwire.

2. Cleanfuelline;filltankwithclean, freshgasoline.

3. Clearvent.

4. Drainfueltank.Refillwith freshfuel.

5. Referto enginemanual.

6. Referto enginemanual.

Occasionalskips 1. Sparkpluggaptooclose. 1. Adjustgap to .030".

(hesitates)at 2. Carburetoridlemixtureadjustment 2. Refertoenginemanual.

highspeed improperlyset.

Idlespoorly 1. Sparkplugfouled,faultyorgap 1. Resetgapto .030"or replace

toowide. sparkplug

2 Carburetorimproperlyadjusted. 2. Referto enginemanual•

. 3 Dirtyaircleaner. . 3 Referto enginemanual.

Excessive 1. Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced. 1. Tightenbladeandadapter.

Vibration Balanceblade.

2. Bentcuttingblade. 2. Seean authorizedservicedealer.

Mowerwillnot 1. Wetgrass. 1. Do notmowwhengrassiswet

mulch grass wait untilatertocut.

2 Excessivel' highgrass I 2. Mowonceata highcuttingheight,

• Y " thenmowagainatdesiredheight

I I or makea narrowercuttingpath.

3 Dullblade

I " ' I 3. Sharpenorreplace blade•

Unevencut 1. Wheelsnotpositionedcorrectly. 1. Placeall fourwheelsinsame

heightposition.

2. Dull blade. 2. Sharpenor replaceblade.

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ZagTread

Wheels

BarTread

Wheels

1 747-1161A BladeControlHandle 2 749-1092A UpperHandle

3 747-04080 GrassCatcherFrame 4 749-0928A LowerHandle

5 720-0279 WingNut 6 710-1205 RopeGuide 7 710-1174 CarriageBolt,5/16-18x 2 8 664-04007 GrassBagAssembly

9 720-0284 HandKnob 10 736-0451 SaddleWasher 11 726-0240 CableTie

12 710-0703 CarriageBolt,I/4-20 13 731-04134A RearDischargeDoor

14 750-04162 Spacer 15 732-04089A TorsionSpring- LH 16 732-04090A TorsionSpring- RH

17 _ RearWheel 18 731-04150 RearBaffle

19 731-0981A Hubcap1(Not Shown) 20 787-01276 Deck- 21"

21 738-04136 ShoulderScrew 22 782-5002B FrontBaffle

23 748-0377C BladeAdapter 24 742-0741 MulchingBlade

25 710-1257 HexBolt, 3/8-24x 2.5 26 687-02077 PivotArmAssembly-RH(8"wheel)

687-02077 PivotArmAssembly- LH(7"wheel) 687-02076 PivotArmAssembly- LH(8"wheel)

687-02076 PivotArmAssembly-RH(7"wheel)

27 736-0524B BladeBellSupport 28 15261C FrontAdjustmentPlate

29 720-0426 AdjustmentLeverKnob 30 732-0404 SpringLeverAssembly

31 738-0507B ShoulderScrew 32 _ FrontWheel

33 710-04371 Screw,1/4-15x 1.250 34 746-0957 ControlCable-37.25"

746-1130 ControlCable- 40" 746-0554 ControlCable- 40.5" 746-1137 ControlCable- 53"

35 687-02069 RearHandleBracketAssy.- LH

687-02068 RearHandleBracketAssy.- RH

36 731-04998 Trailshield 37 732-0700 TrailshieldWire

38 712-0397 WingNut,1/4-20 39 747-04035 RearDoorPivotRod

40 732-04175 SpringLever 41 687-02071 PivotArm Assembly-RH

687-02070 PivotArm Assembly-LH

42 710-1652 ABScrew 43 712-0431 FlangeLockNut,3/8-16

44 714-0104 HairpinClip 45 710-0654A TT SemsScrew,3/8-16x 1.0

46 687-02074 Ht. Adj.Assy.Front- RH(8"Wheel)

687-02100 Ht. Adj.Assy.Front- RH(7"Wheel) 687-02075 Ht. Adj.Assy.Front- LH(8"Wheel) 687-02099 Ht. Adj.Assy.Front- LH(7"Wheel)

1 ifequipped

RefertoWheelChart

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Type Tread

Wheelsw/o bearing Bar

Wheelsw/BB Zag

_:WheelChart

PartNo.

734-1781,SlotHub

734-1987,8 x 1.8 734-1988,7x 1.8

734-2004A,DiscHub

734-2005A

Bar Bar

Zag

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sionsandterritories. "MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsin materialandworkmanship

fora periodoftwo(2)yearscommencingonthe dateof originalpurchase andwill,atits option,repairor replace,freeof charge,anypartfoundto bedefectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.Thislimitedwarrantyshallonly applyif this producthasbeenoperatedandmaintainedinaccordance withtheOperator'sManualfurnishedwiththeproduct,andhasnotbeen subjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,accident,improper maintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,ordamagebecause ofotherperilornaturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromtheinstallationor useof anypart,accessoryorattachmentnotapprovedbyMTDforuse withtheproduct(s)coveredbythis manualwillvoidyourwarrantyasto anyresultingdamage. Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befreefromdefectsinmaterialand workmanshipfora periodofthirty(30)daysfromthedateof purchase. Normalwearpartsinclude,butarenotlimitedto itemssuchas:batteries, belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,snow throwerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires. HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warrantyservice isavailable,WITH PROOFOF PURCHASE,throughyour localauthorized service dealer.Tolocatethe dealer in yourarea, check yourYellowPages, or

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separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Refertoapplicablemanufacturer's warrantyfortermsandconditions.

b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateoneyear

warranty.

c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchas lubricants,filters,blade

sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deck adjustments,andnormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishduetouse

orexposure.

d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservice

dealer.

e. MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldorexported

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f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts. g. Transportationchargesandservicecalls.

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LEA CON ATENCION LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD E INSTRUCCIONES ANTES

ADVERTENCIA: Esta unidad est_ equipada con un motor de combusti6n interna y no debe set utilizada en o cerca de un terreno agreste cubierto pot bosque, malezas o hierba excepto que el sistema de escape del motor est_ equipado con un amortiguador de chispas que cumpla con las leyes locales o estatales correspondientes (en caso de existir). Si se utiliza un amortiguador de chispas el operador Io debe mantener en condiciones de uso adecuadas. En el Estado de California las medidas anteriormente mencionadas son e×igidas pot ley (Articulo 4442 del C6digo de Recursos P_blicos de Califor= nia). Es posible que e×istan leyes similares en otros estados. Las leyes federales se aplican en territorios federales. Su distribuidor m_s cercano autorizado para realizar el mantenimiento del motor puede conseguir el amortiguador de chispas

para el silenciador sino usted puede comunicarse con el departamento de servicios al apartado postal P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136=0019..

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IMPORTANTE

DE OPERAR LA PODADORA

FORM NO. 769-01468

Este manual de operador es una parte importante de su nueva m_quina podadora. Le

ayudar_ a montar, preparar y mantener la unidad para obtener los mejores resultados.

Por favor lea y comprenda el contenido del manual.

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Ind=ce

Indicador de pendiente ................................... 19

Pr_cticas de seguridad en la operaci6n ......... 20

Configuraci6n y ajustes ................................... 22

Funcionamiento de la podadora ..................... 24

B squeda y registro del n mero de modelo

ANTESDE COMENZAR A ENSAMBLARSU NUEVO EQUIPO, por favor Iocalice la piaca del modeio enel equipoy copie la informaci6nen la placa modelo a la derecha. Paraencontrar

la placa de modelocol6quese detr_.sde la unidadenla posici6n del operadory mire hacia abajoen la parte posterior

de la cubierta. Lapresenteinformaci6nresultar_,necesaria parael uso del sitio web delfabricante y / o para solicitar

ayudadel DepartamentodeAsistencia al Cliente o de un distribuidorautorizado.

Mantenimiento de la podadora ........................ 26

Soluci6n de problemas .................................... 28

Etiquetas de seguridad .................................... 29

Lista de las piezas ............................................ 30

Nt3merode modelo

Nt3merode serie

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P.O= BOX 361131

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www.mtdproducts.com

330-220-4683

800-800-7310

Asistencia al Cliente

Por favor, NO devuelva la unidad al minorista a quien se la adquiri6 sin contactarse

primero con el Departamento de Asistencia al Cliente.

Encasode tenerproblemasparaensamblaresteproductoo de

tenerdudascon respectoa loscontroles,funcionamientoo man- tenimientodel mismo, puedesolicitarla ayudadelos expertos.

Elijaentre lasopcionesquese presentanacontinuaci6n:

1. Visitemtdproducts.com si deseanurnerosassugerenciasQtiles. Hagaclioenelbot6ndeAsistenciaalClientey recibir_,lascuatro

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3. Elfabricante del motor esel responsablede todaslas

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ADVERTENCIA: El escape del motorde este producto, algunos desus componentes y algunos componentes del vehiculo contienen oemiten productos quimicos que el estado de California considera que pueden producir cfincer, defectos de nacimiento u otros problemas reproductivos.

PELIGRO: Esta mfiquina estfi dise_ada paraser utilizada respetando las reglas deseguridad contenidas en este manual. AI igual que con cualquiertipo de equipo electrico, un descuido o errorde parte del operador puede producir lesiones graves. Esta mfiquina es capaz de amputar manos y piesy dearrojar objetos con gran fuerza. De no respetar las instrucciones de seguridad siguientes se pueden producir lesiones graves o

la muerte.

operaclon

ADVERTENCIA

Este simbolo indica in- strucciones de seguridad

importantes que de no seguirse,se podria poner en peligro la seguriclad

personalyio lapropiedad i suyay de terceros. Leay I siga todas las instruccio-

nesen este manual antes

de iniciar la operaci6n

de esta mfiquina. En i caso de no seguir

estas instrucciones

podria provocar lesiones I personales. Cuandovea

este simbolo

SIGA LA ADVERTENCIA

responsabilidad:

S61opermitaque usen estama.quinaelectrica

las personasque lean,

comprendany respeten

las advertenciasy las

instruccionesque apa-

i recenen estemanual y

en la mfiquina.

N i _os 13. Nuncaalmacenela mfiquina o el recipientedecombustibleen un

Puedenocurriraccidentestrfigicossiel operadorno estfi atento ala presenciadeni_os.PorIogenerala losni_oslesatraenlaspodado- rasy laactividaddepodarelcesped.Noentiendenlos riesgosni los peligros.Nuncade porsentadoque los ni_os permaneceranenel

mismolugardondelosvio porQltimavez.

1. Mantengaalos ni_osfuera delAreadetrabajoybajoestricta vigilanciadeun adultoresponsableademasdel operador.

2. Est_alertayapaguela podadorasi un ni_o ingresaal Area.

3. Antesy mientasse estamoviendohaciaarras,mirehaciaarrasy cuideque no hayani_os.

4. Tengaextremaprecauci6ncuandose aproximea esquinas ciegas,entradasde puertas,arbolesu otrosobjetosquepuedan obstaculizarlela vistadeunni_o quepudiesecorrerhacia la podadora.

5. Mantengaalejadosa losni_osde los motoresen marchao calientes.Puedensufrir quemadurasconunsilenciadorcaliente.

6. Nuncapermitaqueni_osmenoresde 14afiosoperen esta maquina.Losni_osmayoresde14afios debenleery entender lasinstruccionesdeoperaci6ny reglasdeseguridadcontenidas enestemanualydebenserentrenadosysupervisadosporsus

padres.

Funcionamiento

Manejo seguro de la gasolina:

1. Paraevitar lesionespersonaleso dafios materialessea sumamentecuidadosoal manipularla gasolina. La gasolina es altamenteinflamabley losvaporessonexplosivos. Sepuede lesionargravementesi derramagasolinasobreustedo sobre la ropayaque sepuede encender.

2. Laveselapiely cambiese de ropa de inmediato.

3. Utilices61orecipientesparagasolinaautorizados.

4. NuncaIleneloscontenedoresenel interiorde unvehiculo ocami6nocajade camionetacon recubrimientosplasticos.

Coloquesiemprelosrecipientesen el piso y lejos delvehiculo antesdeIlenarlos.

5. Retire el equipoagasolinadelcami6no remolquey Ilenelo enel piso. Si estonoes posible,entoncesIlenedichoequipo enunremolquecon un recipienteportatil,envez dedesdeun dispensadorde gasolina.

6. Mantengala boquillade Ilenadoen contactocon el bordedela entradadel tanquede gasolinaocontenedoren todomomento hastaqueest_ Ileno.No utilice un dispositivo paraabrir/cerrarla boquilla.

7. Apaguetodosloscigarrillos,cigarros,pipasy otrasfuentes de combusti6n.

8. Nuncacarguecombustibleen la maquinaen interioresporque losvaporesinflamablespodrianacumularseenelArea.

9. Nuncasaquelatapa del gas niagregue combustiblemientrasel motorestacalienteo en marcha.Deje queel motorse enfrie por Iomenosdos minutosantesdevolveracargarcombustible.

10. Nuncarecargueel tanquede combustible.Lleneel tanque no masde 1/2pulgadapordebajode la basedel cuellode Ilenado paradejarespacioparalaexpansi6ndel combustible.

11. Vuelvaacolocarla tapa delagasolinay ajQstelabien.

12. Limpie lagasolina derramadasobreel motory el equipo. Trasladelamaquinaaotra zona.Espere5 minutosantesde

encenderelmotor.

espaciocerradodondehayafuego, chispaso aparatosconpiloto comoporejemplo, calentadoresdeagua, calentadores, hornos,

secadoresderopau otrosaparatosa gas.

14. Parareducirelriesgode incendiomantengalamaquina limpia depasto,hojasy de acumulaci6ndeotros escombros.Limpielos derramesde aceite ocombustibley saquetodoslosdesechos

embebidosconcombustible.

15. Dejequela maquinase enfrie 5 minutos porIomenosantesde almacenarla.

Funcionamiento general:

1. Leay sigatodas lasinstruccionescontenidasenestemanual antesdeintentarensamblar estamaquina. Lea,comprendaysiga todaslas instruccionesquefiguranen lamaquinayen el olos manualesantes de intentaroperarla.Familiaricesecompletamente con los controlesycon el usoapropiadodeesta maquina antesde operarla.Guardeeste manual en un lugar seguropara referencias futurasy regularesy parasolicitar repuestos.

2. Estamaquinaes unapiezade equipode precisi6n, no un juguete. Portanto,tenga la maxima precauci6nentodo momento.Su unidadhasidodise_ada pararealizarunatarea: cortar el c@sped. Nolautilicecon ningQnotroprop6sito.

3. Nopermita nuncaquelosnii_osmenoresde 14a_osoperen esta maquina.Los nii_osde14a_osy mas debenleer y comprenderlas instruccionescontenidasenestemanualydeben ser capacitados y supervisadosporunode lospadres.Unicamentelosindividuos responsablesque sehayanfamiliarizadocon estas reglasde seguridadpara laoperaci6ndeberanusaresta maquina.

4. Inspeccioneminuciosamenteel Areaen dondeutilizarael equipo. Saquetodaslas piedras, palos,cables, huesos,juguetesy otros objetosextrafios con los que podriatropezaro que podrianser arrojadosporla cuchilla. Losobjetos arrojadosporla maquina puedenproducir lesionesgraves.Planifiqueelpatr6nenel queva air descargandoelrecorteparaevitarquela descarga de material

se realicehacia loscaminos,lasveredas,losobservadores,etc. Eviteademas descargarmaterialcontra las paredesy obstruc-

cionesquepodrianprovocarqueel materialdescargadorebote contrael operador.

5. Paraayudar aevitar el contactocon la cuchillao una lesi6npor unobjetoarrojado,mant@ngaseenlazona deloperadordetrasde lasmanijasymantengaa losni_os,observadores,ayudantesy mascotasapartadosalmenos25 metrosdelapodadora mientras estaen operaci6n.Detengalamaquinasialguienentraenla zona.

6. Para protegerselosojosutilicesiempreanteojoso antiparrasde seguridadmientrasoperala maquinao mientrasla ajustao repara. Losobjetosarrojadosquerebotanpueden lesionargravementela

vista.

7. Utilicezapatosde trabajoresistentes,de suela fuertey pantalones y camisasajustados.Se recomiendautilizarcamisas y pantalones quecubranlosbrazosy laspiernas,asi comocalzadoconpuntas reforzadasen acero.Nuncaopereesta maquinacon los pies desnudos,sandalias,ocon zapatos ligeroso con los que se pueda resbalar(porejemplo,calzadode Iona).

8. Noponga lasmanoso los pies cercade las piezas rotatoriaso enla tolva de lacortadora. Elcontacto con lascuchillaspuede producirlaamputaci6ndemanosypies.

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