User manual MTD Z200

[. . . ] Box 368023 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722. CUB CADET LLC P. O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 PRINTED IN U. S. A. FORM NO. 769-00571A. fm (11/03) TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Important Safe Operation Practices Slope Gauge Assembling Your Lawn Mower Know Your Lawn Mower Operating Your Lawn Mower Making Adjustments Page 3 6 7 8 9 11 Content Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts List Kawasaki Engine Warranty Page 13 17 18 22 36 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. [. . . ] See Figure 21. Six-Speed Cable Slot 8 Belt Figure 18 • • Remove the blade, blade adapter and related hardware. Remove the three hex head screws holding the small baffle and remove the small baffle. See Figure 19. Small Baffle Figure 21 • • Pivot the control arm down away from the pulley and belt. Lift off the lower pulley assembly and remove the old belt from around the crankshaft. Place the new belt over the transmission pulley. Start the belt in the pulley groove and rotate the pulley until the belt is seated in transmission pulley. Place the belt between the idler pulley and the belt keeper bracket. Using pliers, rotate the belt keeper bracket so that it snaps into slot on the idler bracket. Tighten the idler pulley bolt and lock nut half a turn. Place the belt between the two pulley halves on the crankshaft. Make sure to route the belt inside the belt guard pin. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts. Control Arm Figure 24 • Make sure the belt is routed inside the pulley halves and the belt guard pin. 16 SECTION 8: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Engine fails to start 1. Wait a few minutes to start engine. Engine runs erratic 1. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Reset gap to. 030” or replace spark plug. Do not mow when grass is wet; wait until later to cut. Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting path. Place all four wheels in same height position. Sharpen or replace blade. Engine overheats 1. Carburetor not adjusted properly. Occasional skip (hesitates) 1. Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too wide. Excessively high grass. Excessive vibration 3. [. . . ] Normal wear parts are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items such as: batteries, belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes, shave plates, auger spiral rubber and tires. HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is available, WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service dealer. To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, or contact Cub Cadet LLC at P. O. [. . . ]