This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor, 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
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Setting UpYour Lawn Tractor ............................ 8
Operating Your Lawn Tractor ........................... 12
Adjusting Your Lawn Tractor ............................ 20
Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor ........................ 24
Off-Season Storage /Attachments ................. 30
Safety Labels .................................................... 31
Trouble Shooting .............................................. 32
Parts List ........................................................... 34

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOU START ASSEMBLING
YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,
please locatethe model plate on the equipment and copy the
informationto the sample modelplate provided tothe right.
Youcan locate the model plate by looking beneathe the seat.
This informationwill be necessary to use the manufacturer's
website and/or obtainassistance from the Customer Support
Departmentor an authorized service dealer.

Model Number

www.mtdproducts.com

Serial Number

MTD LLC
P.O= BOX 361131
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
330-220-4683
800-800-7310
Customer Support
Please do NOTretum the unit to the retailer from which it was
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
Ifyou have difficulty assembling this productor have any questions regardingthe controls, operation,or maintenanceof this
unit, youcan seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
1. Visit mtdproducts.com. Click on theService & Support menu option.
2. Phone a Customer Support Representative at 1 (800) 800-7310.
3. The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine-relatedissues with regardsto performance, power-rating,specifica-
tions, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual, packed separatelywith
your unit, for more information.
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