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Troubleshooting
†† Wheel Assembly Chart
Warranty
Maintenance
Disconnect Spark Plug Wire
Front Axle Assembly & Height Adjuster
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
Safety
Service
Set-Upinstructions
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Model 380 thru 389
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Contents
Operators Manual
MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO
Model Series 370 thru Rotary Mowers
SECTION 1 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
1. GENERAL OPERATION
4.SERVICE
2.SLOPE OPERATION
DO NOT
3.CHILDREN
Figure 1 Safety Labels Found On Lawn Mower
GAUGESLOPE
SECTION 1 FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER
SECTION 2 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT
1-800-800-7310
MTD PRODUCTS INC
SECTION 3 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON
PUSH
SECTION 4 SET-UPINSTRUCTIONS
Step 3. Tighten wing nuts
SECTION 5 CONTROLS
BLADE CONTROL HANDLE
THROTTLE CONTROL
RECOIL STARTER
SECTION 6 OPERATION
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
ENGINE CONTROLS
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT TEST
USING YOUR ROTARY MOWER
EACH TIME BEFORE YOU START YOUR MOWER
TO START ENGINE AND ENGAGE BLADE
EMPTYING A FULL BAG OF GRASS
BAGGING GRASS CLIPPINGS
MULCHING GRASS CLIPPINGS
HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
SECTION 7 ADJUSTMENTS
SIDE DISCHARGING GRASS CLIPPINGS Optional
THROTTLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
Adjustment Wheel
Models
SECTION 8 LUBRICATION
SECTION 9 MAINTENANCE
ENGINE
TROUBLE SHOOTING
CUTTING BLADE REMOVAL, REPLACEMENT AND SHARPENING
DECK
Step 1. Start engine
Step 1. Disconnect the spark plug and ground it
Step 14. Replace large baffle
Step 1. Disconnect the spark plug and ground it
Six-Speed
Step 24. Replace large baffle
SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
SECTION 10 OFF-SEASONSTORAGE
Trouble
Possible Causes
Models 370 thru
Front Axle Assembly & Height Adjuster
†† WHEEL ASSEMBLY CHART
Models 370 thru
DESCRIPTION
Models 370 thru
DESCRIPTION
Model 380 thru
Model 380 thru
REF NO
DESCRIPTION
REF NO
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Shroud Chart
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR