MTD 080 Thru 099 manual OPERATOR’S Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

22” Rotary Mowers

Model Series

080 Thru 099

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-10343A.fm

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesSlope Operation ServiceChildren Page Do not operate your lawn mower Slope GaugeSetting Up Your Lawn Mower Disconnecting Spark Plug WireAssembling Your Lawn Mower Removing Unit From CartonKnow Your Lawn Mower Installing Mulching Baffle Model 080 SeriesRemoving Chute Retainer Models 080 Series Blade Control HandleOperating Your Lawn Mower Cutting Height Adjustment LeverStopping Engine Recoil StarterMaking Adjustments Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Handle Height AdjustmentGeneral Recommendations Cutting Blade Removal, Replacement, and Sharpening MaintenanceLubrication DeckProblem Cause Remedy TroubleshootingModels 080 thru Part Description Models 080 thruMANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty