Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting OPER roR's • Warranty L Self Propelled Mower m Model 26M MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.
1 ToTheOwner ThankYou Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by This product has met the rigid safety standards Power Equipment Institute and an independent MTD LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire It instructs maintain persons manual prior to operating you how to safely and easily set up, operate your machine. laboratory.
2 importantSafeOperationPractices WARNING: This symbol could endanger points the personal all instructions safety and/or in this manual with these instructions out important before property attempting may result in personal When you see this symbol. safety instructions of yourself to operate which, if not followed, and others. this machine. Read and follow Failure to comply injury.
12. Amissing ordamaged discharge cover cancause blade contact orthrown object injuries. 13. Many injuries occur asaresult ofthemower beingpulled overthefootduring afallcaused byslipping ortripping. Donotholdontothemower ifyouarefalling; release the handle immediately. 14. Never pullthemower back toward youwhileyouare walking. Ifyoumustback themower away fromawallor obstruction firstlookdownandbehind toavoidtripping andthenfollowthese steps: a. Stepback frommower tofullyextend yourarms. b.
Service 3. Check the blade and engine intervals To avoid personal care in handling injury or property damage gasoline. Gasoline can ignite. is extremely flammable original Wash your skin and change clothes Use only an approved 3. Never fill containers gasoline container. inside a vehicle 4. Remove gas-powered equipment from Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment container, rather than from a gasoline Keep the nozzle in contact container opening 7.
SparkArrestor AverageUsefulLife According _ Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 140 exhaust system is equipped a new machine or have the machine inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and meeting applicable with a spark arrester local or state laws (if any).
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3 Assembly& Set-Up Contents of Carton One Lawn Mower One Lawn Mower Assembly NOTE:This unit is shipped 2. without Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed manual BEFORE operating Operator's gasoline or oil in the engine. in the accompanying Manual One Bottle of Oil Perform the following sequence for handle setup: a. engine your mower. Lift the upper handle up from folded position and pull it to extended position following the arrow in Fig. 3-2. The handle should click into this position.
3_ If satisfied with height of handle, tighten wing nuts atthe ends of the lower handle shown in Fig. 3-3. For convenience of operating, you may adjust the handle height by removing the wing nuts and removing the lower handle. 5_ The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures it to the upper handle. Refer to Fig. 3-5. Figure Figure a. Position each handle bracket in the lower handle. b. Tighten 3-3 the wing stud into the top hole See Fig.
MulchingBaffle 1, Adjustments Install mulching following a. baffle on the right side of the mower the steps below: Lift up and hold the side-discharge chute deflector and insert bottom lip of the mulching baffle inside the chute opening CuttingHeight 1. Each wheel has a height adjustment cutting See Fig. 3-6. lever to change the height of the mower. a. Depress height b. Slide lever to desired height. adjustment lever towards position wheel. for a change in cutting See Fig. 3-7. f b.
4 Controls and Features Drive Control Gas Fill Cutting Height Adjustment Levers J Figure 44 Blade Control RecoilStarter The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit. unit. Release itto stop engine and blade. Never attempt to bypass its operations.
Operation Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower. 1. Pull out the choke knob located on the left side of the upper handle. See Fig. 5-1. NOTE.
6 Maintenance& Adjustments Maintenance 4. The transmission is pre-lubricated and does not require General Recommendations Always observe maintenance. The warranty 5. safety rules when performing any of engine-governed does not cover items that 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. speed will void engine Periodically should be checked check all fasteners Disconnect mower warranty.
7 Service 8lade Care 5. Lubricate the engine crankshaft the blade adapter WARNING: sharpening When removing or replacement, the cutting protect blade for onto the engine crankshaft. Place the blade on the adapter such that the side of the blade marked "Bottom" (or with your hands with part number) a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. below for blade service.
4. Lift mower to access belt from underside belt off of engine pulley and around of mower. Slide the blade. See Fig. 7-3. Off-Season Storage The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions. Do not use a pressure washer or garden unit. Coat mower's cutting hose to clean your blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting. Store mower in a dry, clean area.
Troubleshooting Problem Engine runs erratic Cause l Remedy 1. Spark plug boot loose. 1. Connectand tighten spark plug boot. 2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 2. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Ventin gas cap plugged. 3. Clear vent. 4. Water or dirt in fuel system. 4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. 5. Dirty air cleaner. 5. Referto 6. Unit running 6. Push CHOKE knob in. with CHOKE (if equipped) engine manual. applied.
Troubleshooting Problem Uneven cut Cause 1. Wheels not positioned correctly. Remedy 1. Place all fourwheels (if equipped 2. Dull blade. in same height position with individual height adjusters). 2. Sharpen or replace blade.
9 EngineOperation Fuel Cap Air Cleaner Grip Oil Drain Spark Plug Mumer Figure 10-1 Pre-OperationCheck 0il Recommendations NOTE:This engine engine. Running is shipped Before starting Use a 4-stroke, quality motor gasoline the engine with insufficient serious engine damage capacity without and void the engine engine, is about oil certified 20 Oil lllmlml Rlmmlll high detergent, ,,,,30 premium to meet or exceed U.S. automobile SAE 10W-30 is recommended SG/SF.
CheckOil Level CheckFuel Level NOTE: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the engine stopped. 1. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick Fig. 10-2. 1. Clean around 2. Fill tank to approximately clean. See neck to allow fuel fill before removing 1-inch below for fuel expansion. NOTE: Before refueling, cap to fuel. lowest portion of Be careful not to overfill. allow engine to cool 2 minutes.
1 EngineMaintenance Periodic any maintenance. To prevent accidental ARNING: the Shut off plug the engine disconnect spark boot. before _ inspection If engine must be tipped to transport of the engine is to be maintained. is essential Regular maintenance will also ensure a long service life.
AirCleanerService Oil Service Check oil level regularly. Paper filters cannot Be sure correct or every 100 operating dusty conditions. oil level is maintained. hours or daily before starting procedure in the Operation engine. Check every five See oil checking be cleaned and must be replaced section. solvents for cleaning WARNING: Never the gasoline air cleaner element. A fire use or low flash point result.
SparkPlugService 3. Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. Correct as necessary by bending gap should See Fig. 10-4. The plug removed. DODONOT NOT crankforengine WARNING: check spark with with spark spark plug removed. _ To ensure proper engine properly 1. side electrode. be set to 0.030 in. gapped operation, the spark plug must be and free of deposits. Remove the spark plug boot and use a spark plug wrench Electrode to remove the plug. See Fig. 10-3. Spark Plug 0.030 in.
Fuel Filter Service The fuel filter cannot be cleaned year or every 100 operating gasoline. 1. 2. Storage Remove all fuel from from lack of fuel. and must be replaced once a hours; more often if run with old tank by running engine until it stops Engines stored between in fuel system or on essential your engine Remove c-clamp from fuel line and remove fuel line from tank outlet. See Fig. 10-5.
The EZ Start Promise Provisions of Your Limited Warranty In addition to the other terms and conditions of the Limited Warranty applicable to your new mower, MTD LLC ("MTD") hereby warrants that your mower's engine will start on the first or second attempt by an able-bodied adult (subject to the limitations described below) for the duration of the manufacturer's limited warranty applicable to your product.
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Model26M Ref I Part Number NO. 1. 747-1214 Ref Description I No. I Part Number Description Drive Control 35. 710-1044 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-24 x 1.5 36. 782-0584 2. 747-1161A Blade Control Forward Hght. Adj. Plate - RH 3. 746-04300 Blade Control Cable 37. 710-04577 Machine Screw, M4X.7 4. 746-04304 Drive Control Cable 38. 710-0216 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-16 x.75 720-0426 Adjustment 731-05401 Engine Shroud (Yellow) 731-05400 Engine Shroud (Black) 5.
EngineModel- 1P65 21- 14- c_ 22 16
EngineModel- 1P65 Ref NO. I Part Number Description 1. 951-10337 Fuel Tank 2. 951-10336 Flywheel 3. 951-10335 Rubber 4. 951-10334 Oil Filler Tube Assembly 5. 951-10333 Dipstick Assembly 6. 951-10406 Cylinder Head Complete 7. 951-10407 Short Block Assembly 8. 951-10320 Stop Switch and Brake Assembly 9. 951-10319 Recoil Spring and Pulley Assembly 10. 951-10314 Push Rod Kit 11. 951-10313 Valve Kit 12. 951-10370 Oil Drain Plug and Washer Assembly 13.
MTD LLC (MTD), The United States Environment Protection Agency (U. S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner's Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) The U. S. EPAand MTDare pleasedto explaintheemissionscontrolsystemwarrantyon your modelyear2005and latersmalloff-roadengine. New smalloff-roadenginesmust be designed,built and equippedto meet the stringentanti-smogstandards.
(7) The enginemanufactureris liable fordamagesto otherenginecomponentsproximatelycausedbya failureunderwarrantyof anywarranted part. (8) Throughoutthe engine'swarrantyperioddefinedin Subsection(a)(2), MTDwill maintaina supplyof warrantedparts sufficientto meet the expecteddemandfor such parts. (9) Any replacementpart maybe usedin the performanceof any warrantymaintenanceor repairsand mustbe providedwithoutchargetothe owner.Such usewill not reducethe warrantyobligationsof MTD.
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 and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canadaand/ or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "MTD").
