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Operator’s Manual
20" Self Starter
Mulching Push Lawn
Mower
MODEL 106D
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
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 applicable local or state laws (if
any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices .................................................................. 3 Slope Gauge ..................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower .......................................................................... 7 Know Your Lawn Mower.................................................................................... 8 Operating Your Lawn Mower.............
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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. WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components con
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other safety protective devices in place and working. power mower. Children 14 years old and over should Never operate mower with damaged safety devices. read and understand the operation instructions and Failure to do so, can result in personal injury. safety rules in this manual and should be trained and 21. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do supervised by a parent. not touch. 22. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by Service the original equipment m
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meet the original equipment specifications may lead to replace immediately with original equipment improper performance and compromise safety!” manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. 4. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. specifications may lead to improper performance and 5. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the compromise saf
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SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE 6 USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15° WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could
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SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER Remove the hairpin clips from the outer holes in the To Remove Unit From Carton weld pins on the handle mounting brackets. Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape Using a pair of pliers, squeeze one leg of the lower at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. handle against the handle mounting bracket. Insert Remove loose parts included with your unit (i.e., the hairpin clip into the inner hole on the weld pin. operator
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Converting to Side Discharge Your mower has been shipped as a mulcher. To Mulching Plug convert it to a side-discharge mower, lift the mulching plug. Slide the two hooks on the side- discharge deflector under the hinge pin on the Hinge mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug. Pin See Figure 5 Side Chute Deflector Figure 5 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Compare Figure 6 with your equipment to get familiar Start Control Button with the mower controls before operating it. The sta
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SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER 5. Open shut off valve (if equipped) 1/4 turn. WARNING: Keep hands and feet away 6. Push spark plug wire firmly on spark plug. from the chute area on cutting deck. The 7. Turn safety key 1/4 turn clockwise to RUN position. blade will be rotating whenever the engine is 8. Firmly push primer bulb 3 times. running. 9. While standing in the operating position, depress Be sure no one other than the operator is the starter control button fully with the thumb of
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DO NOT attempt any maintenance or repairs to the NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the self starter. Trouble Shooting Guide for helpful information. NEVER assume starter is de-energize, even if key is in LOCK AND REMOVE position and/or removed To Stop Engine And Blade from engine. 1. Release safety blade control handle (the start BEFORE removing grass or other debris from control button will automatically return to the off/up under mower deck; BEFORE changing oil, air f
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SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Reassemble the upper handle. WARNING: Be sure to disconnect the Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes in the weld spark plug wire and DE-ENERGIZE starter pins. Reattach the starter rope. before performing any adjustments or repairs. DO NOT attempt any maintenance or service to the engine and/or mower equipped with the Carburetor safety key in the unlocked and/or energized WARNING: If any adjustments are made to mode. the engine while the engine is runni
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SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER WARNING: Be sure to disconnect the NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty fuel tank and spark plug wire and DE-ENERGIZE starter keep engine spark plug side up. before performing any repairs or maintenance. DO NOT attempt any Cutting Blade maintenance or service to the engine and/or mower equipped with the safety key in the WARNING: When removing the cutting unlocked and/or energized mode. blade for sharpening or replacement, protect hands by using heavy gloves
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Place blade bell support on blade. Make sure the Engine notches on the blade bell support are aligned with Refer to the engine manual for all engine the small holes in the blade. See Figure 11. maintenance instructions. Replace hex bolt. Tighten to recommended torque. Maintain engine oil as instructed in the engine Blade Torque: 450 in. lbs. min., 600 in. lbs. max. manual. To ensure safe operation of mower, check all nuts Service air cleaner every 25 hours of operation and bo
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SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged. 1. Engage blade control handle. 2. Start control button not depressed. 2. Depress starter control button. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Connect wire to spark plug. 4. Safety key not in run position. 4. Place safety key in run position. 5. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 5. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 6. Blocked fuel line. 6. Clean fuel line. 7.
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SECTION 10: PARTS LIST MODEL 106D 55 56 57 53 1 52 54 48 50 6 51 46 47 13 10 8 49 15 7 8 11 46 9 16 12 17 28 29 20 27 18 35 22 19 32 21 30 23 24 45 33 26 25 38 33 34 20 38 22 36 40 19 37 39 23 27 26 24 21 31 25 41 43 42 44 16
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Model 106D Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 647-0070 Control Handle Assembly 782-7006 Mounting Bracket 1. 32. 736-0270 Bell Washer 731-2623 Bail Cover (Not shown) 33. 6 749-1406A Upper Handle 710-0599 Hex Washer Hd. TT Screw 34. 7. 710-1205 Rope Guide 710-0654A TT Sems Screw 35. 8. 710-1174 Carriage Bolt 731-1409 Chute Deflector 36. 9. 749-0928A Lower Handle 682-7002 Mulching Plug Assembly 37. 10. 720-0279 Wing Nut 712-0431 Hex Lock Nut 38. 11. 720-0284 Hand Knob 1526
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with d. MTD LLC does not extend any warranty for products respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the sold or exported outside of the United States, its United States, its possessions and territories. possessions and territories, except those sold through MTD LLC’s authorized channels of export distribution. MTD LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of e. Parts that are not
