Operator’s Manual 22” Rotary Mower Model Series 050 IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Customer Support Important Safe Operation Practices Slope Gauge Assembling Your Lawn Mower Operating Your Lawn Mower Content Making Adjustments Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Troubleshooting Parts List Warranty Page 2 3 5 6 9 Page 11 12 14 16 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.
SECTION 1: 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.
Slope Operation 8. 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. 9. 10. 11. 12. Do: 1. 2. 3. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. FO LD O N DO TTE D SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A 15 ° S LO PE OR A FENCE POST A CORNER OF A BUILDING A POWER POLE LINE , RE PR E S ENT ING 15° WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury.
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER Unpacking Loose Parts Once the carton is opened, you will find several loose parts like the wheels, handles, and chute deflector. A hardware pack is also included in the carton. Make sure to remove all loose parts before discarding the carton. Follow instructions below to attach these loose parts to your mower safely and properly for best performance.
Attaching Lower Handle 1. Lift the rear of the deck and place it on a block securely. 2. Place the lower handle, with the pointed end face down, over the handle bracket assemblies and position each handle bracket assembly stud into the bottom hole in the lower handle. 3. Secure with the wing nuts from group 1 of the hardware pack. See Figure 3. NOTE: Each end of the lower handle must be placed in the same relative position.
Attaching “Z” Fitting A B 3. Hold the cable end near the left side of the upper handle and hook the “Z” end of the brake cable into the blade control handle from the inside to outside. See Figure 7A. Securing Brake Cable WARNING: The cable must be routed Z Fitting Lower Handle properly to avoid contact with all sharp edges and hot surfaces. Such contacts damage the cable and render the controls inoperative. Cable Tie Figure 7 4.
SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Know your lawn mower Now that you have set up your lawn mower for operation, get acquainted with its controls and features. These are described below and illustrated in Figure 11. This knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest potential. Blade Control Handle Upper Handle Blade Control Handle Recoil Starter The blade control handle is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress the blade control handle to operate the unit.
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. Push primer three times. Wait about two A B seconds between each push.
SECTION 5: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before performing adjustments. Cutting Height Height Adjustment Lever Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the cutting height of the mower. 1. Depress the lever towards the wheel and slide the lever assembly to desired position for a change in cutting height. See Figure 13. IMPORTANT: All wheels must be placed in the same relative position.
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER General Recommendations • • • • • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed here. Changing of engine-governed speed will void engine warranty. All adjustments should be checked at least once each season.
Blade Care WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. • 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. Follow the steps below for blade service. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are up.
SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Engine runs erratic 1. Spark plug wire loose. 2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 3. 4. 5. 6. Engine overheats Blade control handle disengaged. Spark plug wire disconnected. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line. Faulty spark plug. Engine flooded Vent in gas plugged. Water or dirt in fuel system. Dirty air cleaner. Carburetor out of adjustment. 1. Engine oil level low. 2. Air flow restricted. 3.
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SECTION 8: PARTS LIST FOR SERIES 050 1 2 39 3 4 8 9 6 7 5 6 12 11 13 15 14 17 18 44 16 24 27 21 10 44 23 19 20 44 18 35 37 36 28 47 45 46 22 44 29 34 30 44 31 32 33 16
Series 050 Ref. No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Part No. 747-1161A 749-1092A 720-0279 710-1205 710-1174 720-0284 736-0451 749-04037 725-0157 710-0599 17098 731-04019 682-3063A 682-3062A 787-01097 710-0654A 741-0717 720-0426 687-02052 710-0216 738-1127 Ref. No. Part Description Blade Control Handle Upper Handle Wing Nut Eye Bolt Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.0 Wing Nut Shoulder Washer.320 ID x.93 OD Lower Handle Cable Tie TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: 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 one (1) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
