User manual MTD 1027 13A328101

[. . . ] Operator’s Manual Riding Mower Internal Bagging System Model 1027 (13A-328-101) 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). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P. O. [. . . ] • • Before mowing, make sure that the cutting deck is leveled. You can engage the blade by pressing on the blade engagement pedal with your left foot while sitting on the operator’s seat. • • Mow grass often and in regular intervals so that you can cut only 1/3 of the grass blade in one mowing. To empty grass bag, stop the mower completely, engage the parking brake, and turn the ignition off. This will prevent the hot engine exhaust gas from browning the grass. Many communities no longer haul grass clippings to landfills. Composting the clippings from your grass catcher is a viable solution. For this you will have to empty the grass catcher at the designated composting site. Your rider mower is equipped with a mulching plug to mulch the grass and recycle into the lawn instead of collecting in the grasscatcher bag. Mulching wet grass may damage the underside of the deck because wet grass tends to stick to it. Clean deck thoroughly if you mulch wet grass. For effective mulching, overlap mowing paths so that the clippings are distributed evenly. 12 SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to riding mower without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire. “Go” Pedal Adjustment to the "Go" pedal is made at the cable end. • • • Set the parking brake and turn ignition key off. Shift the cutting height lever to the lowest position. Pivot the hood assembly up and remove the grasscatcher bag and the side-discharge chute or the mulching plug from the mower. Locate the speed control cable under the front housing. Loosen the jam nuts and back the cable out to tighten or thread inward to loosen as shown. Retighten the jam nuts when proper tension is reached. Reconnect the spark plug wire and pivot the hood assembly down. Brake Pedal During normal operation of the rider mower, the brake is subject to wear and tear. Check the brake periodically by carrying out the following test: • Release the parking brake and place the rider mower in neutral. Depress the brake pedal and try to roll the rider mower. WARNING: Do not adjust the brake while the engine is running. [. . . ] 618-0232 618-0248 618-0072B 611-0114 661-0006 710-1206 710-1325 717-0678 719-0313B 732-0863 737-0148 741-0862 761-0202 777-6318 Description Differential Assembly: Single Speed Drive Shaft assembly: LH Brake Upper Housing Assembly Detent Shaft Assembly Brake Yoke Assembly: LH Hex Washer Hd. TT Screw 1/4-20 x 2. 37 Gr. 5 Hex Washer Hd. TT Screw 1/4-20 x 1. 65 Brake Puck Lower Housing Spring Detent Grease Ball Detent Brake Disc Label 1. 14. 34 Model 1027 17 23 4 34 26 35 16 24 21 27 8 6 29 3 37 26 18 36 31 25 32 22 7 9 38 20 14 5 19 Ref. [. . . ]