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	................................................ 12
Safe Operation Practices	4	Safety Labels	13
Setup and Adjustment	6	Parts List	14
Operating Your Lawn Mower	8	Warranty	Back Cover
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower	10

MTD LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs, and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE YOUR NEW
EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the
equipment and copy the information to the sample
model plate provided to the right. You can locate the	Model Number	Serial Number
model plate by standing at the operating position 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 Sup-
port Department, or when contacting an authorized
port Department, or when contacting an authorized
service dealer.
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

•Call 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, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with your unit, for more information.