MTD 38 Table of Contents, Finding and Recording Model Number, Customer Support, Serial 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.

Table of Contents

Slope Gauge	3	Troubleshooting	................................................ 16
Safe Operation Practices	4	Safety Labels	17
Setup and Adjustment	6	Parts List	18
Operating Your Lawn Mower	12	Warranty	Back Cover
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower	14

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

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,
please locate the model plate on the equipment and
copy the information to the sample model plate pro-
	Model Number	Serial Number
vided to the right. You can locate the model plate by
standing at the operating position and looking down
at the rear of the deck. This information will be neces-
sary to use the manufacturer’s web site, to obtain
assistance from the Customer Support Department,
or when contacting an authorized 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.

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