Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 050 thru 062 MTD
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IMPOR T ANT : READ SAFETY R ULES AND INSTR UCTIONS CAREFULL Y MTD PR ODUCTS INC. P .O . BO X 368022 CLEVELAND , OHIO 44136-9722 20” and 22” RO T A R Y MO WERS Model Ser ies 050 thr u 062 PRINTED IN U .
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 YOUR LAWN MOWER.
3 • Do not engage the self-propelled mechanism on units so equipped while starting engine. • The blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating blade.
4 • To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing. • Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped.
5 15 ° SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15 ° SLOPE USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
6 SECTION 2: CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Remove this sheet from your operator’s manual and lay the hardware on the illustration for identification purposes. After Assembly, keep the Slope Gauge which is on the reverse side of this sheet for future use.
7 SECTION 3: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new walk behind. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your walk behind.
8 SECTION 6: ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position.
9 NOTE: If the control handle is disassembled from the upper handle for any reason, assemble the control handle by inserting the ends into the holes on each side of the upper handle.
10 3. Place one smaller cupped washer on axle bolt, with the cupped side of washer toward the deck (away from wheel). NOTE: If the lowest cutting position (highest hole in the deck) is used, it is necessary to place the larger washer on the outside of the deck and the smaller washer on the inside.
11 SECTION 8: OPERATION Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck. See Figure 1, Warning Label. The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields.
12 SECTION 9: ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to lawn mower without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Adjustment may be made by removing and moving axle bolts to desired position.
13 When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely important that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds, may cause damage to the mower and could break, causing personal injury.
14 SECTION 13: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE **Self-propelled models only Note: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer. T rouble P ossible Cause(s) Corrective Actions Engine f ails to star t Blade control handle disengaged.
15 Model 050 thru 062.
16 Model 050 thru 062 REF . NO . PA R T NO . DESCRIPTION 1 734-1779 Wheel Ass’y . Comp . (050 Series) 734-1780 Wheel Ass’y . Comp. (060 Ser ies) 2 742-0640 20 “ Blade 742-0642 22” Blade - Std. 742-0742 22” Mulching Blade 3 712-0324 He x L-Nut 1/4-20 Thd.
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20 MANUF A CTURER’S LIMITED W ARRANTY For ONE YEAR from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America, its possessions and territories, the manufacturer will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
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If you already are a holder of MTD 050 thru 062, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime MTD 050 thru 062.
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