Yard-machines 400 Manuel d'utilisateur

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYMTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722Model Series400FRONT ENGINELAWN TRA

10Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 NOTE: Your mowing deck may be equipped withan optional mulching plug. Remove the mulchingplug by removing the wing

11Figure 10 INSTALLING THE BATTERY (TYPE “B” BATTERY) 1. Lift the seat.2. Make certain both the negative (black) cableand the positive (red) cable

12When desired speed has been obtained, releaselever in that position. Whenever clutch is engaged,unit will automatically go to the pre-set speed. I

13SECTION 7: OPERATIONGAS AND OIL FILL-UPNOTE: To open the hood, simply lift up on bothsides of the hood.Check oil level and add if necessary. Serv

14Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire,or other objects which could damage lawn tractor,or the debris could be thrown by the blade

15Figure 14 SPEED CONTROL ADJUSTMENT(See Figure 15)NOTE: When operating the unit initially or afterreplacing the belts, there will be little diff

16NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (Wheel Drive)1. Place the transmission in neutral. (The unit willmove freely when pushed forward andbackward with the parking br

17Figure 19 Dimension ‘‘B’’ should be approximately 1/16"-5/16"less than Dimension ‘‘A.’’ See figure19.A.) To increase Dimension ‘‘B,’’ th

18SECTION 10: MAINTENANCEWARNING: Disconnect the spark plugwire and ground against the engine beforeperforming any repairs or maintenance.TROUBLE SH

19Figure 21 7. Remove the belt guards at each deck pulley byremoving the self-tapping screws. See figure 23.Figure 22 8. Remove and replace the bel

2SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICESWARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOTFOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER T

20Figure 25 4. Remove the forward drive belt from the enginepulley and from the variable speed pulley.5. Reassemble new belt, following instructions

21WARNING: Excessive pressure (over30 p.s.i.) when seating beads may causetire/rim assembly to burst with forcesufficient to cause serious injury.SEC

22SECTION 13: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDENote: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer.TroublePossib

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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchasewithin the United States of America, its possessionsand territories,

3• Your mower is designed to cut normal residentialgrass of a height no more than 10". Do not attempt tomow through unusually tall, dry grass (

4• Check the blade and engine mounting bolts atfrequent intervals for proper tightness. Also,visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., excessivewear,

5SLOPE GAUGEUSE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY.SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREEA POWER POLE

6 SECTION 2: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor. It will help you assemble, prepare and

7 SECTION 4: UNPACKING TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CRATE 1. Remove all screws from the top of the crateusing a 1/4" hex head socket or a flat bladescr

8 BATTERY IDENTIFICATION Compare the battery in your lawn tractor (locatedunder the seat) with the illustration above. Type “A”batteries are activat

9 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 ATTACHING THE SEAT There are two different seat pivot brackets used onthis series of lawn tractor, a