Operator`s manual

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor, 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

Setting UpYour Lawn Tractor ............................ 8

Operating Your Lawn Tractor ........................... 12

Adjusting Your Lawn Tractor ............................ 20

Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor ........................ 22

Off-Season Storage / Attachments ................. 28

Safety Labels .................................................... 29

Troubleshooting ................................................ 30

Replacement Parts ........................................... 32

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREASSEMBLINGYOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,please

locatethe model plateon the equipmentandcopy the

informationto the sample model plate providedto the right.

Youcan locatethe model plate by looking under the seat. This

informationwill be necessary to use the manufacturer'sweb

site, to obtain assistancefrom the Customer Support Depart-

ment, or when contacting an authorizedservice dealer.

Model Number

www.mtdproducts,com

Serial Number

MTD LLC

P.O= BOX 361131

CLEVELAND, OH 44136

330-220-4683

800-800-7310

Customer Support

Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou have difficulty assemblingthis product or have any questions regardingthe controls, operation,or maintenanceof this

unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

1. Visit www.mtdproducts.com.

2. Phonea Customer Support Representative at 1 (800) 800-7310.

3. The engine manufacturer isresponsiblefor all engine-relatedissueswith regardsto performance, power-rating,specifica-

tions, warranty and service. Pleasereferto the engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packed separatelywith

your unit, for moreinformation.