MTD 83M warranty Table of Contents, Finding and Recording Model Number, Customer Support

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

Table of Contents

Safety

4

Engine Appendix

 

Setup and Adjustments

6

Engine Safety

16

Operation

8

Engine Operation

18

Maintenance

10

Engine Maintenance

20

Troubleshooting

14

Part Lists

26

Safety Labels

15

Warranty

back cover

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the informa- tion to the sample model plate provided to the right. You can locate the model plate by standing at the operator’s position and looking down at the rear of the deck. This information is important for use when visiting the manufacturer’s web site, obtaining assistance from the Customer Support Department, or when communicating with an authorized service dealer.

Model Number

Serial Number

 

MTD LLC

www.whiteoutdoor.com

P. O. BOX 361131

CLEVELAND,OH 44136

DEALER LOCATOR PHONE NUMBER: 800-949-4483

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. To reach a local White Outdoor dealer or retailer, visit www.whiteoutdoor.com or phone our Dealer Locator line at 1-800-949-4483.

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Contents 01/26/2006 Inch Self-Propelled Rotary Mower Model 83MMTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio Customer Support Table of ContentsFinding and Recording Model Number Slope Gauge This power machine to persons who read, understand Safe Operation PracticesSlope Operation Seated properly in the handle Remove hand knobs from handle mountingBrackets Rope guide, FigureCutting Height Setup AdjustmentAdjustments Drive ControlKnow Your Lawn Mower Operating Your Lawn Mower Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Blade Care Belt CareOff-Season Storage Page Trouble Shooting Problem Cause RemedySafety Labels Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn MowerCm below lowest portion of neck to allow for fuel expansion Do not choke carburetor to stop engineGrass, brush, etc., can catch fire Safety Label LocationInternational Symbols and Meanings Pre-Operation Check Operating Your EngineKnow Your Engine Starting The Engine Check Oil LevelCheck Fuel Level Stopping The EngineOil Change Oil ServiceMaintaining Your Running engine until fuel tank is emptyAir Cleaner Kit Part Number Air Cleaner ServiceSpark Plug Service Maintaining Your EngineRemoving From Storage Clean EngineStorage Spark Plug Part NumberPage Shown for reference Reference Parts List 1210 735-04059 Rubber Grommet Drive Control AssemblyDrive Control Cable Upper Engine PulleyEngine 1P70 Illustrated Parts List Fuel TankMANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage EPA-1 Dealer MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, Ohio 44136-0019 Phone