Operator`s manual

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new equipment, it will help you assemble,

prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Table of

Slope Gauge ....................................................... 3

Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4

Set-Up & Adjustments ........................................ 6

Operation ............................................................. 8

Contents

Maintenance & Off-Season Storage ................ 10

Trouble Shooting .............................................. 12

Warranty ............................................................ 13

illustrated Parts Lists ....................................... 14

Finding and Recording IVlodel Number

BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING

YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,

please locatethe model plate on the equipmentand copy the

the model number andthe serial number to the sample model

plate provided to the right. You can locatethe model plate by

standing at the operatingposition and looking down at the rear

of the deck.

Model Number Serial Number

Num6ro de module Num6ro de s_rie

XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

__ MTD LLC

CLEVELAND, OH 44136

MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED

KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1

USA-www.mtdproducts.com 1-800-800-7310

CAN-www.mtdcanada.com 1-800-668-1238

Customer Support

Please do NOTretum the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased,

without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou havedifficulty assembling this product or haveany questionsregarding the controls, operationor maintenanceof this unit,

pleasecall a Customer Support Representative.

For US Customers: 1-330-220-4MTD (4683)or 1-800-800-7310

For Canadian Customers: 1-800-668-1238

Pleasehaveyour unit's model number and serial number ready when you call. See previoussection to locate this information.

Youwill be asked to enterthe serial number inorderto processyour call.

The engine manufactureris responsiblefor all enigne-relatedissueswith regardsto performance, power-rating,specifications,

warranty and service. Please referto the engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately with your unit,

for more information.