Columbia Series 81GH - User Manual

Safety • Set-Up • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Warranty
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE OPERATION
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 2955, JEAN-BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS, LACHINE, QUEBEC H8T 1C5
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
769-04784
1.17.09
Hydrostatic Garden Tractor — Model Series 81GH

Summary

Setting Up Your Lawn Tractor

Connecting the Battery Cables

Gas and Oil Fill-up

Instructions for filling the fuel tank and checking engine oil level before operation.

Setting the Deck Gauge Wheels

Operating Your Lawn Tractor

Know Your Lawn Tractor

Identifies and explains primary controls, indicators, and components of the tractor.

Engine and Drive Controls

Covers operation of throttle, choke, ignition, drive pedals, PTO, and parking brake controls.

Safety Interlocks and Systems

Details safety interlock systems, indicator monitors, and important safety warnings for operation.

Driving and Maneuvering

Provides guidance on driving on slopes, manual movement, reverse caution, and cruise control.

Mowing and Blade Engagement

Adjusting Your Lawn Tractor

Leveling the Deck

Parking Brake Adjustment

Steering Adjustment

Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor

Engine Maintenance

Provides instructions for engine oil, air cleaner, and spark plug maintenance.

Cutting Deck Service

Troubleshooting

Engine Problems

Addresses common engine issues such as failure to start, erratic running, and overheating.

Mowing and Performance Issues

Solutions for vibration, poor mulching, and uneven cutting performance issues.

Columbia Series 81GH Specifications

General

Brand	Columbia
Model	Series 81GH
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English