MTD 20 manual Set-Up, Contents of Hardware Pack, Tools Required for Assembly

SECTION 3: SET-UP

NOTE: This operator’s manual covers various models of mowers. Follow instructions pertaining to your unit only.

It is suggested that this manual be read in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference and for ordering replacement parts.

This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.

NOTE: Reference to right, left, front or back of the lawn mower is from the operating position only, unless otherwise stated.

Tools Required for Assembly

(2)	1/2" Wrenches	(1)	9/16" Wrench
(1)	7/16" Wrench	(1)	3/4" Wrench

NOTE: Locknuts cannot be threaded onto a bolt by hand, a wrench is required for assembly. This type of nut is used where vibrations occur.

Remove the lawn mower and all parts from the carton. Make certain all parts and literature have been removed from the carton before the carton is discarded.

Refer to “Contents of Hardware Pack”, Figure 1, for hardware identification.

Contents of Hardware Pack

A ATTACHING THE LOWER HANDLE B ATTACHING THE UPPER HANDLE F SECURING THE CABLE

	Shoulder Scr.		Hex Nut
	.438 x .160: 5/16-18		5/16-18
	(738-04033)		(712-3010)
			Lockwasher
			5/16” ID
		Carriage Bolt	(736-0119)
		(710-0262)
		C ATTACHING THE STARTER ROPE
	Hex Flange		Hex Locknut
Hex Bolt	Locknut	Rope Guide	1/4-20
5/16-18 x .75	5/16-18	(710-1205)	(712-0324)
(710-3008)	(712-3004A)

DATTACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR

	Hex Locknut
Carriage Bolt	1/4-20
	(712-0324)

1/4-20 x 1.0	Flat Washer
(710-0932)
	(736-0173)

EINSTALLATION OF WHEELS

Cable Tie (726-0240)

Axle Bolts (738-0533)

Hex Nut 3/8-16

(712-3017)

Cupped Washer .375 ID x

.87 OD x .063 (736-0105)

Cupped Washer .39 ID x 1.13 OD (736-0331)

Figure 1

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