MTD warranty Inch Self-Propelled Rotary Mower Model 83M, 01/26/2006

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

21-inch Self-Propelled Rotary Mower — Model 83M

IMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush- covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

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MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

FORM NO. 769-02350A

01/26/2006

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Contents MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio Inch Self-Propelled Rotary Mower Model 83M01/26/2006 Finding and Recording Model Number Table of ContentsCustomer Support Slope Gauge Safe Operation Practices This power machine to persons who read, understandSlope Operation Brackets Remove hand knobs from handle mountingSeated properly in the handle Rope guide, FigureAdjustments Setup AdjustmentCutting Height Drive ControlKnow Your Lawn Mower Operating Your Lawn Mower Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Belt Care Blade CareOff-Season Storage Page Problem Cause Remedy Trouble ShootingSafety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower Safety LabelsDo not choke carburetor to stop engine Cm below lowest portion of neck to allow for fuel expansionInternational Symbols and Meanings Safety Label LocationGrass, brush, etc., can catch fire Know Your Engine Operating Your EnginePre-Operation Check Check Fuel Level Check Oil LevelStarting The Engine Stopping The EngineMaintaining Your Oil ServiceOil Change Running engine until fuel tank is emptySpark Plug Service Air Cleaner ServiceAir Cleaner Kit Part Number Maintaining Your EngineStorage Clean EngineRemoving From Storage Spark Plug Part NumberPage Shown for reference Reference Parts List 1210 Drive Control Cable Drive Control Assembly735-04059 Rubber Grommet Upper Engine PulleyEngine 1P70 Fuel Tank Illustrated Parts ListMANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage EPA-1 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio 44136-0019 Phone Dealer