MTD "A" Series - User Manual

Professional Shop Manual
“A” and “B” Series Mowers
MTD Products Inc - Product Training and Education Department
FORM NUMBER - 769-05615A
03/2010
NOTE: These materials are for use by trained technicians who are experienced in the service and repair of outdoor power
equipment of the kind described in this publication, and are not intended for use by untrained or inexperienced individuals.
These materials are intended to provide supplemental information to assist the trained technician. Untrained or inexperi-
enced individuals should seek the assistance of an experienced and trained professional. Read, understand, and follow all
instructions and use common sense when working on power equipment. This includes the contents of the product’s Oper-
ators Manual, supplied with the equipment. No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omission in this publication,
although care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible at the time of publication. However, due to
the variety of outdoor power equipment and continuing product changes that occur over time, updates will be made to these
instructions from time to time. Therefore, it may be necessary to obtain the latest materials before servicing or repairing a
product. The company reserves the right to make changes at any time to this publication without prior notice and without
incurring an obligation to make such changes to previously published versions. Instructions, photographs and illustrations
used in this publication are for reference use only and may not depict actual model and component parts.
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MTD "A" Series Specifications

General

Brand	MTD
Model	"A" Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English

Summary

Introduction and Safety

Manual Usage Conventions

Explains text format, safety flags, and general disclaimers for manual interpretation.

Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines, grooming, attire, and hazard awareness for technicians.

Mower Series Identification

Details the features and configurations of the "A" and "B" series mowers.

Maintenance and Identification

Covers model/serial number interpretation and the maintenance schedule.

Blade and Belt Service

Blade Inspection and Sharpening

Covers blade condition, damage assessment, sharpening techniques, and balancing.

Blade and Belt Removal

Step-by-step procedures for removing mower blades and drive belts.

Control Cable Systems

Engine Control Cable Service

Procedures for removing and replacing the engine control cable.

Drive Control Cable Service

Instructions for removing, replacing, and adjusting drive control cables (variable/single speed).

Wheels, Axles, and Body Components

Wheel and Axle Maintenance

Procedures for removing/replacing wheels and non-drive axles.

Trail Shield Service

Instructions for removing and replacing the safety trail shield.

Discharge Door Service

Covers removal and replacement of side and rear discharge doors.

Transmission Service

Transmission Removal and Installation

Detailed steps for removing and installing the mower transmission assembly.

Drive Bushing Replacement

Procedures for removing and installing drive bushings, including gear removal.

Electric Start System

Battery Service and Testing

Covers battery types, removal, installation, and load testing procedures.

Electrical System Components

Details fuse location, key switch service, and wiring harness replacement.

System Schematic

Electrical schematic diagram for the electric start system, aiding troubleshooting.