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MTD C series User Manual

MTD C series
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Professional Shop Manual
“C” and “D” Series Mowers
MTD Products Inc - Product Training and Education Department
FORM NUMBER - 769-07008
06/2011
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.
© Copyright 2010 MTD Products Inc. All Rights Reserved
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MTD C series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMTD
ModelC series
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

General Safety

Safety guidelines for operation and attire, including protective gear and hazard awareness.

Hazard Warnings and Precautions

Details CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER signals for hazardous situations.

Chapter 2: Blade and Belt

Bent Blade Hazards

Warns about hazards and damage caused by operating with bent blades or crankshafts.

Straightening Blade Hazard

Warns that straightening bent blades or crankshafts increases damage and hazard.

Improper Blade Mounting Hazard

Warns that incorrect or improper blade mounting can create a thrown object hazard.

Blade Removal Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the mower blade.

Safety Precautions for Tipping Mower

Details safety steps before tipping the mower for service.

Blade Handling Caution

Advises caution when removing or tightening the blade bolt due to potential spinning.

Blade Installation and Torque

Details proper blade installation, orientation, and tightening to specified torque.

Blade Sharpening Procedure

Step-by-step guide for sharpening mower blades, including wear determination.

Blade Sharpening Safety

Emphasizes wearing eye protection and keeping guards in place during sharpening.

Blade Balancing Hazard

Warns that poor blade balancing causes vibration and potential injury.

Drive Belt Removal

Step-by-step instructions for removing the drive belt from the mower.

Drive Belt Replacement Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing a new drive belt onto the pulleys.

Chapter 3: Controls and Cables

Engine Control Cable Operation Check

Steps to check engine RPM, blade stopping time, and cable movement.

Engine Control Cable Removal/Replacement

Step-by-step procedure for removing and installing the engine control cable.

Drive Control Housing Removal

Steps for removing the drive control housing by folding handlebars and positioning mower.

Control Housing Fasteners and Separation

Instructions for removing screws, separating housing halves, and moving to workbench.

Drive Control Housing Reassembly

Instructions for reassembling the drive control housing by reversing disassembly steps.

Drive Clutch Control Cable Removal

Steps for disconnecting the clutch control cable from the housing and transmission.

Drive Clutch Control Cable Reinstallation

Procedure for installing a new drive clutch control cable and testing operation.

Drive Speed Control Cable Removal

Steps for disconnecting the speed control cable from the housing and transmission.

Drive Speed Control Cable Reinstallation

Procedure for installing a new speed control cable and testing operation.

Chapter 4: Deck and Transmission

Trail Shield Safety Warning

Warns that operating without the trail shield is a safety violation and illegal.

Side Discharge Door Safety

Emphasizes that the side discharge door is a required safety device.

Side Discharge Door Removal

Instructions for removing the side discharge door assembly using a screw.

Side Discharge Door Reassembly

Steps for clamping, inserting spring, positioning hinge, and securing with hinge pin.

Side Discharge Door Installation

How to position the hinge with alignment bosses and install the securing screw.

Rear Grass Door Safety

Warns that operating without the rear grass door is a safety violation and illegal.

Transmission and Rear Axle Inspection

Guide to inspecting the transmission and rear axle for proper operation before removal.

Transmission and Rear Axle Removal

Procedure for removing the transmission and rear axle assembly together.

Transmission and Axle Assembly Separation

How to separate the transmission from the axle assembly by releasing spherical bearings.

Rear Baffle Work Caution

Advises wearing gloves and caution when working near the blade during baffle removal.

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