MTD Yard Machines Automatic Garder Tractor Lawn Mower Owners Manual

Operator’s Manual Automatic Garden Tractor IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. P. O. BOX 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO CANADA N2G 4J1 PRINTED IN UNITED-STATES 769-02798 (01/07) TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Finding Your Model Number Calling Customer Support Important Safe Operation Practices Safety Labels Found On Your Unit Slope Gauge Tractor Set-Up Controls Operation Adjustments Page 2 2 3 6 7 8 10 14 17 Content Maintenance Lubrication Service Off-Season Storage Maintenance Chart Troubleshooting Attachments & Accessoiries Replacement Parts Warranty Page 19 21 21 25 35 26 27 27 28 FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor.

It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized service dealer. · You can locate the model number by looking beneath the seat. A sample model plate is explained below. Model Number Numéro de modèle Serial Number Numéro de série Copy the model number here: X XX www.mtdcanada.com MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1 1-800-668-1238 Copy the serial number here: ENGINE INFORMATION The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual packed separately with your unit for more information. CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support. If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call a Customer Support Representative 1-800-668-1238 Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to locate this information. You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call. 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; Contact P.O. Box 1386, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1, or call 1-800-668-1238 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdcanada.com. 2 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol–heed its warning. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. GENERAL OPERATION 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. 2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. 3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this 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. 4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction. 5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. 6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. 7. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator. 8. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes. 9. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and closefitting slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught in movable parts. Never operate this machine in bare feet or sandals. 10. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its proper place. 11. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet. 12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries. 13. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not cutting grass. 14. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. This machine is not intended for use on any public roadway. 15. Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 16. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. 17. Never carry passengers. 18. Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident. 19. Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.

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