Manual
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 ............................ 12
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 14
Troubleshooting ................................................ 16
Safety Labels .................................................... 17
Parts List ........................................................... 18
Warranty ............................................. Back Cover
MTDLLCreservesthe rightto changeproductspecifications,designs,andequipmentwithoutnoticeandwithoutincurringobligation.
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU BEGINTO ASSEMBLEYOURNEW
EQUIPMENT,pleaselocate the model plateon the
equipmentand copythe informationto the sample
model plateprovidedto the right.Youcanlocate the
modelplatebystandingatthe operatingpositionand
lookingdown at the rearof the deck. This information
will benecessaryto usethe manufacturer'sweb
site, to obtainassistancefromthe CustomerSup-
port Department,or when contactingan authorized
service dealer.
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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.
If you havedifficultyassemblingthis productor have anyquestionsregardingthe controls,operation,or
maintenanceofthis unit,youcan seekhelp from the experts.Choosefrom the optionsbelow:
= Visitwww.mtdproducts.com
• Call a CustomerSupport Representativeat 1-800-800-7310.
• The engine manufacturer isresponsiblefor all engine-relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-
rating,specifications,warrantyand service.Pleasereferto the enginemanufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's
Manual,packedseparatelywith your unit,for moreinformation.
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