MTD Yard Machines 070 Series User Manual

ASSEMBLY
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
Restrict the use of this power machine to perso is who
read, understand and follow the warnings and
instructions in this manual and on the machine.
1. UNPACKING
Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at
carton end and peel along top flap to open cart< >n.
Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., owner's
manual, etc.).
Cut along dotted lines and lay carton down flat.
Remove packing material.
Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton the roughly
for loose parts.
2. T OOLS REQUIRED
Pair of Pliers (Not necessary, but helpful).
3. SETTING UP LAWN MOWER
a.Disconnect spark plug wire
Before setting up your lawn mower, disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug, and ground it
against the engine. See figure 1.
NOTE: On engines with a rubber boot, attach rubber
boot to a bolt on the engine to ground.
This owner's guide covers various models c f
mowers. Follow only those instructions which
pertain to your unit.
(All Engines With _ K ,
Rubber Boot) (Tecumseh En jine)
Figure 1
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the
mower is observed from the operating position.
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL in the
engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and
oil before operating your mower.
b. Assembling handle
• Remove any packing material which may be
between the upper and lower handles for shipping
purposes.
• Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the
handle into the operating position, making sure not to
crimp the cables. Make certain the lower handle is
seated securely into the handle mounting brackets.
• Tighten the hand knobs on each side of the handle
(carriage bolts must be seated properly into the
handle).
NOTE: Your mower is shipped with the handle in the
higher height position. If you wish to lower the height of
the handle, refer to the Adjustment Section at this time.
• Remove the hairpin clips from the outer hole in the
weld pins on the handle mounting brackets. See
figure 2.
• Using a pair of pliers, squeeze one leg of the lower
handle against the handle mounting bracket. See
figure 2.
• Insert the hairpin clip into the inner hole on the weld
pin. Repeat on other side. See figure 2.
• Loosen the wing nut which secures the rope guide
to the right side of upper handle. See figure 3.
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MTD Yard Machines 070 Series Specifications

General

Brand	MTD
Model	Yard Machines 070 Series
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English