User manual MTD 1027 13A328101

[. . . ] Operator’s Manual Riding Mower Internal Bagging System Model 1027 (13A-328-101) IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P. O. [. . . ] Pivot the cover down. Bag Handle • • • • When mowing an area for the first time, watch out for objects lying on the grass. Remove wire from spark plug and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Avoid scalping the lawn by adjusting the cutting height upwards and/or sharpening the blades. The recommended mowing pattern is given below: Grass Catcher Bag Seat Frame • Push here • • Figure 10 • Using The Mower Observe safety rules listed on pages 3-5 of this manual for safe operation of your mower. • • Before mowing, make sure that the cutting deck is leveled. You can engage the blade by pressing on the blade engagement pedal with your left foot while sitting on the operator’s seat. • • Mow grass often and in regular intervals so that you can cut only 1/3 of the grass blade in one mowing. To empty grass bag, stop the mower completely, engage the parking brake, and turn the ignition off. Composting the clippings from your grass catcher is a viable solution. For this you will have to empty the grass catcher at the designated composting site. Your rider mower is equipped with a mulching plug to mulch the grass and recycle into the lawn instead of collecting in the grasscatcher bag. Mulching wet grass may damage the underside of the deck because wet grass tends to stick to it. For effective mulching, overlap mowing paths so that the clippings are distributed evenly. 12 SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to riding mower without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire. “Go” Pedal Adjustment to the "Go" pedal is made at the cable end. Pivot the hood assembly up and remove the grasscatcher bag and the side-discharge chute or the mulching plug from the mower. Loosen the jam nuts and back the cable out to tighten or thread inward to loosen as shown. Reconnect the spark plug wire and pivot the hood assembly down. Brake Pedal During normal operation of the rider mower, the brake is subject to wear and tear. Check the brake periodically by carrying out the following test: • Release the parking brake and place the rider mower in neutral. Be sure to block the wheels of the rider mower before making any adjustments on the brake cable. Pivot the cover up and remove the grasscatcher bag and the side-discharge chute or the mulching plug from the mower. Using a pair of 1/2” wrenches, loosen the jam nuts and back the cable out to tighten or thread inward to loosen. Readjust if necessary. Brake Cable Speed Control Cable • • • • • Cutting Height The deck cutting height adjustment lever is located on the hood assembly. For a representation of the cutting height positions, refer to Figure 9. [. . . ] 15. 32 Model 1027 17 11 15 6 7 3 9 1 1 11 10 8 4 2 1 3 13 16 1 3 12 1 Ref. 710-0599 710-0870 710-1017 720-0238 731-0511 731-1691 783-0410 783-0445-0499 Description TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0. 5 TT Screw 3/8-16 x 0. 62 Torx AB Screw 1/4-14 x 0. 625 Rod End Grip Trim Strip Grass Bag Lens Bracket Reinforcement: Hood Hood: Beige Ref. 783-0446 783-0447 783-0448 783-0449 783-0451A 783-0545 783-0562 757-0381 Description Plate: Hood Hood Bracket Hood Bracket: Reinforcement Hinge Bracket: Rear Pivot Plate: Rear Hood Hood Screen Hinge Bracket: Front Seat 1. 17. 33 Model 1027 13 6 7 MTD 12 10 9 7 14 4 3 5 8 2 7 1 11 Ref. [. . . ]