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
Customer Support .............................................. 2
Slope Guage ........................................................ 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Setup And Adjustment ....................................... 6
Operating Your Lawn Mower .............................. 8
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 10
Troubleshooting ................................................ 12
Safety Labels .................................................... 13
Parts List ........................................................... 14
Warranty ............................................ Back Cover
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREASSEMBLINGYOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,
please locatethe model plate on the equipmentand copy
the informationto the sample model plate provided to the
right. You can locatethe model plate bystanding at the
operatingposition and looking down atthe rear of the
deck. This informationwill be necessarywhen using the
manufacturer'sweb site,to obtainassistance from the
CustomerSupport Department, or when contacting an
authorizedservice dealer.
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Model Number
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www.mtdproducts,com
Serial Number
MTD LLC
P.O. BOX 361131
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
330 -220 -4683
800-800-731 0
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Customer Support
Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
Ifyou havedifficulty assembling this productor haveany questionsregarding the controls, operation,or maintenanceof this
unit, you can seek helpfrom the experts. Choosefrom the options below:
1. Visit mtdproducts.com. Click on the Service & Support menu option.
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Product Registration
2. Phone a Customer Support Representative at 1 (800) 800-7310.
3. The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine-related issues with regards to performance,power-rating,specifica-
tions, warranty and service. Pleaserefer to the engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator'sManual, packedseparately with
your unit,for more information.
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