MTD C06 User Manual

Operator’s Manual

Electric Lawn Mower

13” Rear Bagger

Model C06

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

This symbol on the product’s nameplate

MTD LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

means it is listed by

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.

FORM NO.

770-10502C.fm

(10/2003)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content Page

Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Slope Gauge 6 Contents of Hardware Pack 7 Assembling Your Lawn Mower 7 Know Your Lawn Mower 11 Operating Your Lawn Mower 12

Content Page

Making Adjustments 13 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower 14 Off Season Storage 15 Trouble Shooting 16 Illustrated Parts List 18 Warranty 20

FINDING MODEL NUMBER

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, p lease locate the model plate on th e equipment and copy the information from it in the space pr ovided below. A sample model plate is also given below. You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating position an d looking down at the rear of the deck. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or help from the Customer Suppor t Department or an authorized service dealer.

Copy the model number here:

www.mtdproducts.com

MTD LLC P. O. BOX CLEVELAND,OH 330-220-4683 800-800-7310

361131

44136

Copy the serial number here:

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from where it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, opera tion or maintenance of this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

Visit mtdproducts.com for many useful suggestions. Click on Customer Support button and you will get the four options reproduced here. Click on the appr opriate button and help is immediately available.

The answer you are looking for could be just a mouse click away!

If you prefer to reach a Customer Support Representat ive, please call 1-800-800-7310.

The answer you are looking for could be just a mouse click away!

Engine

Manual

The engine manufactur er is responsible for all engine-related issu es with regards to performance, power-rating, specifica tions, warranty and service. Please re fer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with your unit, for more information.

SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions, which if not followed, could endanger the per-

sonal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury . When you see this symbol—HEED ITS W ARNING.

DANGER: This machine w as 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 machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. F ailure to observe the follo wing safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

When using electric lawnmowers, basic safety precautions should always be f ollowed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. These basic precautions include the following:

GENERAL OPERATION

1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.

2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.

3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.

4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.

5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, stay in the operator zone behind the handles and keep children and bystanders at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop motor if anyone enters the area.

6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other foreign objects, which could be tripped over or thrown by the blade. Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.

7. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction, which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.

8. Always wear proper eye protection while operating or performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.

9. Always use a face or dust mask if operating in a dusty environment.

10. Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and footwear is recommended when working outdoors.

11. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should

be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the lawn mower. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

12. To prevent electric shock use only with a UL listed extension cord set suitable for outdoor use, such as Type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.

13. Extension Cord - Make sure your extension cord set is in good condition, is heavy enough to carry the current your mower will draw, and is polarized (one blade of plug is wider than the other). A 100’ length of 14 AWG cord should be used. An acceptable substitute is a 50’ length of 16 AWG cord. If a longer cord is needed, a 150’ length of 12 AWG cord may be used. A longer length or undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in a loss of power and overheating.

14. To reduce the likelihood of disconnection of the lawn mower from the extension cord set, be sure to use the cord restraint provided as shown in the illustration below as well as a modern, tightly fitting extension cord:

15. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this lawn mower has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The mower plug will only fit into the polarized extension cord one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.

16. Home circuit – This mower should be operated on a 15 AMP circuit. If you experience difficulty in starting with a standard 15 AMP fuse or circuit breaker, contact your nearest authorized service facility. Do not use a higher rated fuse or breaker without consulting your power company.

17. Do not abuse the cord by pulling the mower by the cord or yanking it to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

18. Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping. Never operate this machine in bare feet, sandals, slippery or lightweight (e.g. canvas) shoes. Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling; release the handle immediately.

19. Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking. If you must back the mower away from a wall or obstruction first look down and behind to avoid tripping 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.

20. Do not use lawn mower for any job except that for which it is intended. Do not force the lawn mower – Cut grass at a rate, for which the mower is designed, which will not sacrifice the performance or safety of the machine.

21. Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

22. Stay Alert – Do not operate the mower when you are tired. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.

23. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade can amputate hands and feet.

24. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the motor is running.

25. Avoid dangerous environments – Never operate the mower in the rain or in wet or damp grass.

26. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. Walk, never run.

27. Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.

28. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

29. Stop the motor and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating.

30. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, motor/blade control or other safety protective devices in place and working. Never operate mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.

31. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.

32. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer or telephone name of your nearest servicing dealer.

1- 800-800-7310 for assistance and the

Slope Operation

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. 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, do not mow it.

Do:

1. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

2. Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree limbs, etc., which could be tripped over or thrown by the blade.

3. 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 motor/blade control handle immediately, and the blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds.

Do Not:

1. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you could lose your footing or balance.

2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge.

3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause slipping.

Children

1. 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. They do not understand the dangers. 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.

• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,

doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child who may run into the mower.

2. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power mower. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.

Service

1. When servicing use only identical replacement parts listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”

2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the power cord when not in use and to prevent unintended starting.

3. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

4. Inspect lawn mower cord and extension cords periodically and replace immediately, if damaged. Lawn mower cord should be repaired by an authorized service facility only.

5. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

6. To reduce a fire hazard, keep the motor free of grass, leaves and debris build-up.

7. Check the blade and motor mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, and worn) Replace blade with the original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) blade only, listed in this manual.

8. Maintain your mower with care – Keep mower blade sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Mower blades are sharp and can cut, wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them.

9. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

10. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.

11. After striking a foreign object, stop the motor and disconnect the power cord. Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the damage before operating the mower.

12. Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail shield are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) parts only, listed in this manual.

13. When not in use, store lawn mower indoors in a dry area, locked-up and/or out of the reach of children.

Double Insulated Lawn Mower

Double insulation is a concept in the safety of electric lawn mowers, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system. Wherever there is electric current in the mower, there are two complete sets of insulation to protect the user. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation.

IMPORTANT:

insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For repair service we suggest you return the lawn mower to your nearest authorized service dealer. Always use original factor y replacement parts when servicing.

Servicing of a lawn mower with double

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

WARNING: YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

• Restrict the use of this power machine to person s who read, understand, and follow the warning s and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE

Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate saf ely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes.

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