MTD 12A-265C001 Manuel de l'opérateur

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • WarrantyWarning: This unit is equipped with an i

105Maintaining Your Lawn MowerWARNINGAlways stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any ki

115Maintaining Your Lawn MowerWARNINGWhen removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement or when sliding the belt around it, protect your ha

12For repairs beyond the minor adjust-ments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. 6Trouble ShootingCauseProblem RemedyEngine fails to sta

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148Engine Safe Operation PracticesGasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. I

15Running engine produces heat. Engine parts, especially muffler, become extremely hot. Severe thermal burns can occur on contact. Combustible debris,

169Operating Your EnginePre-Operation CheckOil RecommendationsIMPORTANT: This engine is shipped without gaso-line or oil in the engine. Running the en

17Check Oil LevelIMPORTANT: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the engine stopped.1. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick

18Oil ChangeIMPORTANT: Be sure to check engine on a level surface with the engine stopped. Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapi

19Spark Plug ServiceWARNING: DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.To ensure proper engine opera

2Slope Gauge... 3Safe Operation Practices ... 4Setup and Adjustme

203. Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. Correct as necessary by bending side electrode. See Figure 10-4. The gap should be set to 0.030 in.4.

NOTES21For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983www.mymowerparts.comFor Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983www.mymowerparts.com

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238Parts ListIMPORTANTFor a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts.V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A subst

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2511Illustrated Parts List Ref. No.Part No. Description1. 951-10368 Fuel Tank 2. 951-10369 Flywheel Shroud 3. 951-10335 Rubber Fuel Tank Mounting

MTD LLC (MTD), The United States Environment Protection Agency (U. S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights

(7) The engine manufacturer is liable for damages to other engine components proximately caused by a failure under warranty of any warranted part.

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its posses-sions and

31Slope GaugeWARNINGDo not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower co

42Safe Operation PracticesChildrenTragic accidents can occur if operator is not alert to presence of children. Children are often attracted to mower

519. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclog-ging the chute. The cutting bl

63Setup and Adjustment1. Follow the steps below to position the handle.a. Lift the upper handle up from the folded position and pull it back to the

73Setup and AdjustmentNever operate mower unless the hooks on the grass catcher are firmly seated on the pivot rod and the rear discharge door rests f

84Operating Your Lawn MowerBlade ControlThe blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handl

94Operating Your Lawn MowerWARNINGThe operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes