ToTheOwner
1
ThankYou
Thank you for purchasing
a Lawn Mower manufactured
by
MTD LLC. It was carefully
engineered
to provide
excellent
performance
when properly
operated
and maintained.
Please read this entire
manual prior to operating
the equipment.
It instructs
you how to safely and easily set up, operate
and
maintain
your machine.
Please be sure that you, and any other
persons who will operate the machine,
carefully
follow
the
recommended
safety practices
at all times.
Failure to do so could
result in personal
injury or property
damage.
All information
in this manual is relative
to the most recent
product
information
available
at the time of printing.
Review
this manual frequently
to familiarize
yourself
with the machine,
its features and operation.
Please be aware that this Operator's
Manual may cover a range of product
specifications
for various
models.
Characteristics
and features discussed
and/or illustrated
in this manual may not be applicable
to all models. MTD LLC
reserves the right to change product
specifications,
designs and
equipment
without
notice and without
incurring
obligation.
This product
has met the rigid safety standards
of the Outdoor
Power Equipment
Institute
and an independent
testing
laboratory.
If you have any problems
or questions
concerning
the machine,
phone your local authorized
MTD service dealer
or contact
us directly.
MTD's Customer
Support
telephone
numbers,
website address and mailing
address can be found
on
this page. We want to ensure your complete
satisfaction
at all
times.
Throughout
this manual, all references
to right and left side of the
machine
are observed
from the operating
position
The engine
manufacturer
is responsible
for all engine-related
issues with regards to performance,
power-rating,
specifications,
warranty
and service. Please refer to the engine
manufacturer's
Owner's/Operator's
Manual, packed separately
with your
machine,
for more information.
Table of Contents
Safe Operation
Practices ........................................
3
Assembly
& Set-Up
..................................................
8
Controls
& Features
................................................
11
Opera tion ................................................................
12
Maintenance
& Adjustment
.................................
13
Service
.....................................................................
15
Troubleshooting
.....................................................
16
Engine
Operation
...................................................
17
Engine
Maintenance
..............................................
19
Illustrated
Parts List ..............................................
24
Warranty
................................................................
32
Spanish
...................................................................
33
RecordProductinformation
Before setting
up and operating
your new equipment,
please
locate the model plate on the equipment
and record the
information
in the provided
area to the right. You can locate the
model
plate by standing
at the operator's
position
and looking
down at the tea r of the deck. This information
will be necessary,
should you seek technical
support
via our web site, Customer
Support
Department,
or with a local authorized
service dealer.
MODEL NUMBER
71EF1EF1EF1EF1E71
SERIAL NUMBER
71DF1DF1DF1DF1DE
CustomerSupport
Please
do NOT
return
the machine
to the retailer
or dealer
without
first contacting
our Customer
Support
Department.
If you
have
difficulty
assembling
this product
or have
any questions
regarding
the
controls,
operation,
or maintenance
of
this machine,
you
can seek
help
from
the
experts.
Choose
from
the
options
below:
Visit us on the
web at www.mtdproducts.com
Call a Customer
Support
Representative
at (800) 800-7310
or (330) 220-4683
Write
us at MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131
• Cleveland,
OH • 44136-0019