User manual MTD 2057-3

[. . . ] Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. MTD LLC, P. O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 PRINTED IN U. S. A. 769-01189D. fm 1/19/06 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Customer Support Loose Parts Assembly & Operation Illustrated Parts List Page 2 5 6 11 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new Double Bagger Accessory. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. [. . . ] Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Choose a low enough speed setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly. Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability of the machine. Use extra care with grasscatchers or other attachments. These can change stability of the machine. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which could cause serious injury. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down the slope. Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer burns from a hot muffler. Remove key when machine is unattended to prevent unauthorized operation. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent. d. General Service Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting. Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades do not stop within the this time frame, your unit should be serviced professionally by an authorized dealer. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other safety devices. [. . . ] The weight bar bracket should stay in place but be careful not to put any weight on it until the bottom clamps are attached in the next step. Hold a clamp under the axle rod and in line with the two holes on the weight bar bracket. Insert a hex bolt, from Group D of the hardware pack, through the hole at position A on the weight bar bracket and secure it to the clamp with a flange lock nut. Secure clamp to the bracket at position B with another set of hardware. [. . . ]