Table of Contents, Finding and Recording Model Number

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble, prepare, and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Slope Gauge	3	Troubleshooting	................................................ 16
Safe Operation Practices	4	Safety Labels	17
Setup and Adjustment	6	Parts List	18
Operating Your Lawn Mower	12	Warranty	Back Cover
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower	14

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please
locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the infor-
mation to the sample model plate provided to the right. You
can locate the model plate by standing at the operating posi-
	Model Number	Serial Number
tion and looking down at the rear of the deck. This information
will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site, to obtain
assistance from the Customer Support Department, or when
contacting an authorized service dealer.

Customer Support

Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without ﬁrst

contacting Customer Support.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this

unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

•Visit www.mtdproducts.com. Click the Service & Support menu option.

•Phone a Customer Support Representative at 1-800-800-7310.

•The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifica- tions, warranty, and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with your unit, for more information.