Operator's Manual Electric Lawn Mower 13" Rear Bagger Model C06 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY meanssymbol it is listed This on theby product's nameplate UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. MTD LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORM NO.
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page 3 6 Important Safe Operation Practices Slope Gauge Contents of Hardware Pack Content Making Adjustments Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Page 13 14 Assembling Your Lawn Mower Know Your Lawn Mower 7 7 11 Off Season Storage Trouble Shooting Illustrated Parts List 15 16 18 Operating Your Lawn Mower 12 Warranty 20 FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower.
SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION 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 WARNING.
16. Home circuit-Thismower should beoperated ona 15 AMPcircuit.Ifyouexperience difficulty instarting witha standard 15AMPfuseorcircuit breaker, contact your nearest authorized service facility. Donotuseahigher ratedfuseorbreaker without consulting yourpower company. 17. Donotabuse thecordbypulling themower bythecord oryanking ittodisconnect itfromthereceptacle. Keep cordfromheat,oil,andsharpedges. 18. Manyinjuries occurasaresultofthemower beingpulled overthefootduring afallcaused byslipping ortripping.
Service 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 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!" 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. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. II I .11 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE 1.91 I II I_ I " " " " ,, NO,-,- " --a ' " " .uI T_D L.. ,,__ - - A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST I_ .,. _,v_e_,_ .,,, ,, ,, _.,..'.b'_" I. ii il 15o •,,.o_.Op_ = ....1 -- ' WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise could overturn and cause serious injury.
SECTION3: CONTENTSOFHARDWARE PACK Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit. Part numbers are shown in parentheses.
Also,becertainthesmallerfrontwheelsandthelarger rearwheelsaremountedcorrectly tothefrontandrear ofthemowerasshowninFigure1. Once both lower handles are installed, insert the lower handle plugs into the upper ends of the lower handles as shown in Figure 2.
• • • • • Ontheleftside,installthelockwasherandhexnut andtightenfingertight. Ontherightside,insertthehexboltintothehex holeinthecordinsulator.Installthelockwasher andthreadthehexnutontothehexbolt.Make certainthatthecurvedportionofthecordinsulator isrestingflushagainsttheupperhandle. Tightenthehardware firmlyusinganadjustable wrenchor suitabletightening tool. RefertoFigure3forproperalignment ofhardware andhandles.
Assembling GrassCatcher WARNING: AttachingTheGrassCatcher • Never operate the mower without the proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, blade/motor control or other safety protective devices in place and working. Never operate the mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so can result in personal injury. • Lift the rear discharge door on the back of the mower. Refer to Figure 8.
SECTION5: KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER Motor/Blade Control Assembly Cord Restraint Guide Rod _ Lower Handle Rear Discharge Door Grass Catcher Electric O'O Rear Trailing Shield Figure 9 CircuitBreaker Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in Figure 9 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various parts and controls. Save this manual for future reference.
SECTION6: OPERATING YOURLAWNMOWER CordConnection Connectingto the ElectricPowerSource ExtensionCordSelection WARNING: Listed below are the lengths of extension cord and corresponding acceptable cord ratings. • 50' Cord -- use 16 AWG • 100' Cord -- use 14 AWG • 150' Cord -- use 12 AWG In all cases, the extension cord should be a UL listed cord set suitable for outdoor use. on a 15 AMP circuit.
StoppingtheMotorandBlade WARNING: T = Obstacles The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is shut off. If the motor does not come to a stop when the motor/blade control handle is released, contact an authorized service dealer. t To stop the motor and blade from spinning: • Release the motor/blade control lever from its ' Outlet (Start here) position against the upper handle and the blade and motor will quickly come to a stop.
Repeat this procedure for all wheels, being certain to mount them all in the same position at each corner. Failing to do this will produce an uneven cut. Plug the mower back in, restart the mower, but be sure to reduce the strain on the mower (i.e., mow at a higher cutting height, reduce cutting speed, or take a smaller width of cut).
• Sharpening the Blade To sharpen the blade, first remove the blade as outlined in the previous section. DO NOT attempt to sharpen the blade while it is attached to the mower. The blade can MowerDeck be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel. • • Reinstall the blade as described earlier in this section making certain to torque the cutting blade to specifications. When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of grind as a guide.
SECTION10: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Mower not starting. Cord disconnected from the motor/ blade control. Reconnect the cord keeping the cord restraint close to the motor/blade control. Motor/blade control switch defective. Replace motor/blade control switch. Extension cord not connected to a source of power. Connect the extension cord to a 110-120 volt 60 cycle A.C. receptacle. Circuit breaker on the mower or in the house receptacle tripped.
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SECTION11: PARTSLISTFORMODELC06 11- 42 35 12 19 14 13 32 39 38 25 22 28 J 31 _4 16 _'__ 17 "_:_ 18 _@ 18
ModelC06 REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 749-1042A Upper Handle 2 749-1312 Lower Handle 3 720-0369 Handle Plug 4 710-1718 Handle Bolt LH 5 736-0649 Lock Washer 6 712-0690 Hex Nut 7 710-1757 Screw 8 725-04075 Motor / Blade Control Switch 9 731-2427 Cord Insulator 10 731-2421-0638 Mower Housing (Incl.
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. "MTD"warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and wilt, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
