User manual MTD 1026

[. . . ] Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722. MTD PRODUCTS INC. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U. S. A. FORM NO. 770-10019C. fm (10/01) TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Slope Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e. g. , bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with the original equipment manufacture's (O. E. M. ) blade only, listed in this manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!" Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes. Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up and down slopes. 6 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position. Removing Unit From Carton · · · · Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. Remove loose parts if included with unit (i. e. , operator's manual, etc. ) Cut along corners, lay carton down flat, and remove packing material. Roll or slide unit out of carton and check carton thoroughly for loose parts. Figure 2 · Remove the hairpin clips from the outer hole in the weld pins on the handle mounting brackets. Using a pair of pliers, squeeze one leg of the lower handle against the handle mounting bracket. Insert the hairpin clip into the inner hole on the weld pin. After moving the hairpin clip, insert the carriage bolt from hardware pack in the upper hole on the handle mounting bracket and secure with plastic wing nut from the hardware pack. Do not remove the mulching plug from the mower even when you are not mulching the grass. · To remove the mulching baffle, lift the rear discharge door on the mower. See Figure 7. Converting To Side Discharge If your unit is equipped with a side discharge chute, you can convert to a side discharge mower as follows: · · Lift the rear discharge door and install the mulching baffle. On the side of the mower, lift the mulching plug and slide the two hooks of the side discharge chute under the hinge pin on the mulching plug assembly. Do not remove the side mulching plug at any time, even when you are not mulching. · 8 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER 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 controls and adjustments. WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it. Grass Catcher The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is used to bag the grass clippings for disposal at another site. Once the bag is full, it has to be removed from the mower and emptied before any further mowing. Blade Control Handle Recoil Starter The recoil starter is attached to the right handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start the unit. See Figure 9. Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Blade Control Handle The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. [. . . ] Flange Lock Nut 3/8-16 Hex Carriage Screw 1/4-20 Ref. 65. Part No. 682-3056A 682-3057A 710-0286 710-0896 710-0514 17488A 17489A 738-0507B 736-0105 732-0866 736-0182 736-0456 738-0481A 14578 14579 734-1980 731-0981A 712-0431 782-5002 732-0731 747-0710 782-7006 731-1404A 748-0376C 742-0741 742-0641 736-0524A 710-1044 15261A 720-0426 15262B 732-0404 738-0102 747-0996 731-1409 Part Description Handle Bracket Assembly - RH Handle Bracket Assembly - LH Machine Screw 1/4-20 x . 500 Hex Washer Screw 1/4-14 x . 625 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-16 x 1. 0 Pivot Bar - RH Pivot Bar - LH Shoulder Screw Spring Washer . 375 ID x . 870 OD Spring Lever Wave Washer . 500 ID x 1. 0 OD Flat Washer . 510 ID x 1. 37 OD Shoulder Screw Front Height Adjuster - RH Front Height Adjuster - LH Front Wheel Assembly 7 x 2 Hubcap Flange Lock Nut 3/8-16 Front Baffle Torsion Spring Hinge Pin Hinge Mounting Bracket Mulching Plug Blade Adapter 21" Mulching 21" Standard Blade Bell Support Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1. 5 Height Adjustment Plate Height Adjustment Knob Pivot Bar Spring Lever Shoulder Bolt Chute Door Pivot Rod Side Discharge Deflector 17 18 19 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PRODUCTS INC ("MTD") 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 will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator's Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. [. . . ]