Mtd Reel 3000, Reel 3100 User Manual

Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty

OperatOr’s Manual

Reel Mower — Models 3000 & 3100

WARNING

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

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

Form No. 769-06424B

(October 25, 2011)

To The Owner

Thank You

Thank you for purchasing an MTD Reel Mower. It was carefully
engineered to provide excellent performance when properly
operated and maintained.

Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment.
It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and
maintain your machine. Please be sure that you, and any other
persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the
recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or property damage.

All information in this manual is relative to the most recent
product information available at the time of printing. Review
this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine,

its features and operation. Please be aware that this Operator’s

Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various
models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated
in this manual may not be applicable to all models. We reserve
the right to change product specifications, designs and
equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

Table of Contents

Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 3

Assembly & Set-Up .................................................. 5

Operation ................................................................. 7

Maintenance & Adjustment .................................. 8

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If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine,
phone your local authorized MTD service dealer or contact us

directly. MTD’s Customer Support telephone numbers, website

address and mailing address can be found on this page. We want
to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times.

Throughout this manual, all references to right and left side of the
machine are observed from the operating position

Illustrated Parts List ...............................................10

Warranty ..................................................Back Cover

Record Product Information

Before setting up and operating your new equipment, please

locate the model plate on the equipment and record the
information in the provided area to the right. You can locate the
model plate by looking near the wheels of the machine. This
information will be necessary, should you seek technical support
via our web site, Customer Support Department, or with a local
authorized service dealer.

Model NuMber

Serial NuMber

Customer Support

Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting the Customer Support Department.

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

◊ Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts..com

See How-to Maintenance and Parts Installation Videos at www.mtdparts.com/KnowledgeCenter

◊ Call a Customer Support Representative at [phone] or [phone]

◊ Write to MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019

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Important Safe Operation Practices

WARNING: This 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 this machine. Failure to comply
with these instructions may result in personal injury.
When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING!

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in
this manual. Carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This
machine is capable of amputating fingers and toes and throwing objects. Failure to observe
the following safety instructions could result in serious injury.

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General Operation

1. 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. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.

2. Be completely familiar with the proper use of this machine
before operating it.

3. This machine is a precision piece of power equipment,
not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all
times. This machine has been designed to perform one job:
to mow grass. Do not use it for any other purpose.

4. Never allow children under 10 years of age to operate this
machine. Children 10 and over should read and understand
the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual
and on the machine and should be trained and supervised
by an adult.

5. Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these
rules of safe operation should be allowed to use this
machine.

6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other
foreign objects.

7. To help avoid blade contact, stay in operator zone behind
handles and keep children, bystanders, helpers and pets
away from mower while it is in operation. Stop machine if
anyone enters area.

8. 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. Never
operate this machine in bare feet, sandals, slippery or light­weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.

9. Do not put hands or feet near rotating blades. Contact with
blades can amputate fingers and toes.

10. Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled
over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping.
Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling; release the
handle immediately.

11. Be careful when pulling the machine backward. Look down

and behind to avoid tripping. Be sure you are well balanced

with sure footing.

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

13. Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be sure of
your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal
injur y.

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

15. The cutting blade may continue to rotate for a few seconds
after the mower has stopped moving. Never place any part
of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade
has stopped rotating.

16. Use safe lifting practices when moving mower.

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

18. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use
care and good judgement. Contact Customer Support for
assistance or the name of the nearest service dealer.

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. 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
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.

3. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause
serious personal injury.

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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.

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

Children

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of small children. Children are often attracted to the
mower and the mowing activity. Children younger than 10 years­old do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.

1. Keep children younger than 10 years-old out of the
mowing area and under watchful care of a responsible
adult other than the operator.

2. Be alert and stop mowing if a child or others enter the area.

3. 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.

4. Never allow children under 10 years of age to operate this
machine. Children 10 and over should read and understand
the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual
and on the machine and be trained and supervised by an
adult.

Service

1. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wear gloves, and use
extra caution when servicing them.

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

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

Safety Symbols

This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine before attempting to assemble and operate.

Symbol Description

READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to
assemble and operate

DANGER — ROTATING BLADES
To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away.

DANGER — BYSTANDERS
Do not mow when children or others are around.

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