MTD 100 Push Lawn Mower Owners Manual

Service
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Check the blade and engine mounting  bolts at frequent
intervals for proper tightness.  Also, visually inspect blade
for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace  blade with
the original equipment manufacture’s  (O.E.M.) blade only,
listed in this manual. “Use of parts  which do not meet the
original equipment specifications  may lead to improper
performance and compromise  safety!”
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
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To avoid personal injury or property  damage use extreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline  is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive. Serious  personal injury can
occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself  or your clothes,
which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes
immediately.
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Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the  blade or
wear gloves, and use extra caution  when servicing them.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws  tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
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Use only an approved gasoline container.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle  or on a truck or trailer
bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers  on the
ground away from your vehicle before filling.
Never tamper with safety  devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
After striking a foreign object,  stop the engine, disconnect
the spark plug wire and ground against  the engine.
Thoroughly inspect the  mower for any damage. Repair the
damage before starting  and operating the mower.
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Remove gas-powered equipment from  the truck or
trailer and refuel it on the ground.  If this is not possible,
then refuel such equipment on a trailer  with a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser  nozzle.
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Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting  height
adjustment while the engine is running.
Keep the nozzle in contact with  the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling  is complete. Do
not use a nozzle lock-open  device.
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Grass catcher components, discharge  cover, and trail shield
are subject to wear and damage which could  expose
moving parts or allow objects  to be thrown. For safety
protection, frequently check  components and replace
immediately with original equipment  manufacturer’s
(O.E.M.) parts only, listed  in this manual. “Use of parts
which do not meet the original equipment  specifications
may lead to improper performance  and compromise
safety!”
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Extinguish all cigarettes,  cigars, pipes and other sources
of ignition.
Never fuel machine indoors because  flammable vapors will
accumulate in the area.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel while engine  is hot or
running.  Allow engine to cool at least two  minutes before
refueling.
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Never over fill fuel tank. Fill  tank to no more than 1 inch
below bottom of filler  neck to provide for fuel expansion.
10.      Do not change the engine’s governor setting or over-speed
the engine. The governor controls the maximum  safe
operating speed of the engine.
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0.      Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
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1.      Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings  frequently for cracks
or leaks. Replace if necessary.
1.      If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine  and equipment.
Move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before
starting engine.
12.      Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
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2.      Never store the machine or fuel container near an open
flame, spark or pilot light as on a water  heater, space
heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas  appliances.
13.      Maintain or replace safety and instruction  labels, as
necessary.
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4.      Observe proper disposal laws and regulations.  Improper
disposal of fluids and materials  can harm the environment.
3.      To reduce fire hazard, keep machine free of grass,  leaves,
or other debris build-up. Clean  up oil or fuel spillage and
remove any fuel soaked debris.
Do not modify engine
4.      Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.
To avoid serious injury or death, do not  modify engine in any
way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead  to a runaway
engine and cause it to operate at unsafe  speeds. Never tamper
with factory setting  of engine governor.
General Service:
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Never run an engine indoors or in  a poorly ventilated area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,  an odorless
and deadly gas.
Notice Regarding Emissions
Before cleaning, repairing,  or inspecting, make certain the
blade and all moving parts  have stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground against  the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
Engines which are certified  to comply with California and federal
EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off  Road Equipment)
are certified to operate  on regular unleaded gasoline, and
may include the following emission control systems:  Engine
Modification (EM) and Three  Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.
sectiOn 2 — iMpOrtant safe OperatiOn  practices
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