MTD 30 user manual

User manual for the device MTD 30

Device: MTD 30
Category: Lawn Mower
Manufacturer: MTD
Size: 2.23 MB
Added : 6/16/2014
Number of pages: 20
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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Model 034D shown
22-inch Rotary Mower — Model Series 030
IMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting a

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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. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Slope Gauge ....................................................... 3 Troubleshooting ................................................ 16 Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4 Safety Labels .................................................... 17 Setup and Adjustmen

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WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 2 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. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects

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19. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a 7. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclog- of ignition. ging the chute. 8. Never fuel machine indoor because flammable vapors will The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after accumulate in the area. the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in 9. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while engine is hot or 2 the blade area u

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Loose Parts Carton contents include: wheels, handles (upper & lower), blade control handle, chute deflector, and a hardware pack. Be certain to remove all loose parts before discarding the carton. For convenience of assembly, identify and separate the pieces in the hardware pack according to Figure 3-1 below. A set of adjustable wrenches will be needed 3 for assembly. Setup and Adjustment Reference to right, left, front, or back of the Qty. 2 lawn mower is from the operating position only

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Spark Plug Wire *blade Blade Control control may Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug and Handle* be detached ground it against the engine. If engine is equipped with a rubber boot, attach rubber boot to a bolt on the engine. 3 This will prevent the engine from firing during assembly. Attaching The Handles Setup and The lower handle has two flat ends with three holes each, one small and two large. The upper handle has indented Adjustment ends with one hole and may have the bla

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Attaching Blade Control Straight End Handle If the blade control handle became displaced either during 3 Curved End shipping or during assembly, reassemble it now. If the blade control handle is firmly in place, you may proceed to the next step. B Setup and 1. Insert the curved end of the blade control handle into the right hole, Step A Figure 3-5. Squeeze the handle A Adjustment in and insert the straight end of the blade control handle into the left hole of the upper handle, Step B Fi

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Attaching Chute Deflector 3 NOTE: Use the hardware in Group 5 to secure the chute deflector. 1. Align the holes on the chute deflector with the Setup and corresponding holes on the deck. 2. Secure with self-tapping screws and bell washers Adjustment from underside of the deck and up through the chute deflector, Figure 3-9. Attaching Recoil Starter NOTE: Use the hardware in Group 6 to secure the recoil starter. Figure 3-8: Install the wheels. IMPORTANT: 1. Loosely attach the rope guide to

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Adjustments Always stop engine, disconnect Handle Height spark plug, and ground against For convenience of operating, you may adjust the handle 3 height as follows: engine before performing adjustments. 1. Remove the starter rope from the rope guide. 2. Remove the star knobs shown in Figure 3-12 and Cutting Height Setup and remove the lower handles. Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the 3. Position each handle bracket stud into the appropriate Adjustment cutting height

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NOTES 11

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Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Handle 4 Operating Recoil Starter Your Lawn Mower Height Adjustment Lever (front and rear) WARNING Chute Deflector This blade control is a safety device. Do not bypass its operations. Figure 4-1: The main components on the mower. (Model 034D shown) Use extreme care Now that you have assembled your lawn mower, it’s important to become aquainted with its controls and features. when handling gasoline. Gasoline is Blade Control Handle Gas and Oil Fill-Up

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WARNING: The operation of any lawn Using Your Lawn Mower mower can result in foreign objects being Be sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other thrown into the eyes, which can damage objects which could damage the lawn mower or the your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the while operating the mower or while performing any 4 mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury adjustments or repairs on it. to t

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General Cleaning the Mower Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to Recommendations prevent build-up of grass clippings or other debris. • Always observe safety rules when performing 5 maintenance work. WARNING: Never tip the mower more than 90º in any direction and do not leave the mower • The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain into the items that have been subjected to operator abuse Maintaining upper part of the engine c

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3. Remove blade and adapter from the crankshaft, Off-Season Storage Figure 5-2. The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn 4. The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grind- mower for storage. ing wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen the blade while • Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in 5 it is still on the mower. When sharpening the blade, the lubrication instructions. follow the original angle of grind. Grind each cutting • Do not use a pressure washer or

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Remedy Cause Problem Engine fails to start 1. Blade control disengaged. 1. Engage blade control. 6 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Engine not choked. 4. Choke engine as instructed in the “Operating Your Lawn Mower” section. Trouble 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 5. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean fuel line. 6. Blocked fuel line. Shooting 7. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do 7. Engi

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8 1 710-1205 Eye Bolt 2 720-0279 Wing Nut 3 747-1161A Blade Control Handle Parts List 4 749-1092A Upper Handle 5 746-0957 Blade Control Cable - 37.25 inch 746-0946 Blade Control Cable - 48.25 inch 746-1130 Blade Control Cable - 40.00 inch 6 749-04037 Lower Handle 7 725-0157 Cable Tie 8 787-01097 Deck Assembly 22-inch 9 710-0654A TT Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0 10 748-0376C Blade Adapter To order replacement parts, call 1-800-800-7310 11 742-0642A Standard Blade 22-inch or visit us on the web at 12 736-

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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect e. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its outside of the United States, its possessions and territories, except possessions and territories. those sold through MTD’s authorized channels of export distribution. “MTD” warrants this product against defects in material and workman- f. Replacement parts tha


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