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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Self Propelled Mower m Model E46M MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-03755A (April 25,2008)
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Page 2: Serial Number
Choose from the options below: Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7:310 or (330) 220-468:3 Write us at MTD LLC • RO. Box :3611:31 • Cleveland, OH • 441:36-0019... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
importantSafeOperation Practices WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. -
Page 4: Slope Operation
12. Amissing ordamaged discharge cover can cause blade When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance contact orthrown o bject injuries. is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than 13. -
Page 5: General Service
Service 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 SafeHandling Of Gas01ine: the original equipment manufacture's (O.E.M.) blade only, To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme listed in this manual. -
Page 6: Spark Arrestor
SparkArrestor Notice Regarding Emissions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) internal combustion engine and should not be used are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, _hlll ARNING: This machine is equipped... - Page 7 or a corner of a building... ¢N 15 ° Usethis page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely, WARNING: Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
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Page 8: Contents Of Carton
AssembJy & Set-Up Contents of Carton One Lawn Mower One Bottle of Oil One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual One Grass Catcher One Hardware Pack One Side Discharge Chute Assembly Insert a carriage bolt from the hardware pack into the upper hole on the handle mounting bracket. -
Page 9: Grass Catcher
The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the handle. See Fig. 3-3. Loosen the wing nut which secures the frame. See Fig. 3-4. All the plastic channels except rope guide. -
Page 10: Side Discharge Chute
Side Discharge Chute Adjustments Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side CuttingHeight discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the unit and rear discharge door is closed. Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the cutting height of the mower. -
Page 11: Controls And Features
Controls a nd Features Drive Controk Electric Start ignition Switch Control Recoil Starter Side Discharge Chute Mulch Pluq Cutting Height Adjustment Levers Figure 4=1 BladeControl MulchPlug The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. The mulch plug is used for mulching purposes. -
Page 12: Operation
Operation Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. -
Page 13: Maintenance And Adjustments
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or motor oil). If wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate General Recommendations surface of the pivot arm and inner surface of the wheel with light oil. See Fig. 6-1. Always observe safety rules when performing Lubricate... -
Page 14: Engine Care
Engine Care ReplacingRearFlap NOTE: Refer to the Engine Operation and Maintenance sections To remove rear flap, lift rear door, and press flap in on in this manual for detailed instructions. either side to remove from hole. See Fig. 6-2. Maintain oil level. -
Page 15: Blade Care
Service Blade Care Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil. Slide the blade adapter WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for onto the engine crankshaft. Place the blade on the adapter such that the side of the blade marked "Bottom" (or with sharpening or replacement,... -
Page 16: Replacing Battery
Press inward on tab on the engine baffle to release it from Replace with new belt, making sure belt is firmly seated on the baffle bracket. See Fig. 7-3. engine pulley while pulling from the other side and sliding it around the transmission pulley. - Page 17 Charaina Battery NOTE: The battery you have may differ slig htly from the one shown in Fig. 7-6. Refer to the Parts List. and toxic material; handle with care and keep away WARNING: The battery contains corrosive fluid from children. Do not puncture, disassemble, ÷...
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Page 18: Replacing Fuse
ReplacingFuse Off-Season Storage The electric starter circuit and battery are protected by a 40 The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower ampere fuse. If the fuse burns out, the electric starter will not for storage. operate. If the unit fails to start with the electric starter, perform Clean and lubricate... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start Blade control disengaged. Engage blade control. Spark plug boot disconnected. Connect wire to spark boot. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). - Page 20 Problem Cause Remedy Uneven cut 1. Wheels not positioned correctly. 1. Place all four wheels in same height position (if equipped with individual height adjusters). 2. Dull blade. 2. Sharpen or replace blade. SECTION 8 -- TROUBLESHOOTING...
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Page 21: Engine Operation
EngineOperation Fuel Cap Air Cleaner Grip Oil Drain Spark Plug Mumer Figure 10-1 Pre-Operation Check Oil Recommendations NOTE:This engine is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage and void the engine warranty. Before starting engine, fill with oil. -
Page 22: Starting The Engine
Check Oil Level Check Fuel Level NOTE: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel. engine stopped. Fill tank to approximately 1-inch below lowest portion Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean. -
Page 23: Engine Maintenance
EngineMaintenance Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential if high level performance is to be maintained. Regular any maintenance. To prevent accidental start-up, ARNING: Shut offthe engine before performing disconnect the spark plug boot. maintenance will also ensure a long service life. The required service intervals and the kind of maintenance to be performed... -
Page 24: Air Cleaner Service
AirCleanerService Oil Service Check oil level regularly. Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; more often if used in extremely Be sure correct oil level is maintained. Check every five dusty conditions. -
Page 25: Spark Plug Service
Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. Correct as SparkPlugService necessary by bending side electrode. See Fig. 10-4. The gap should be setto 0.030 in. plug removed. DO NOT crank engine with spark WARNING: DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed. -
Page 26: Fuel Filter Service
Fuel Filter Service Storage The fuel filter cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a Engines stored between 30 and 90 days need to be treated with year or every 100 operating hours; more often if run with old a gasoline stabilizer and engines... - Page 27 If the engine on your mower fails to conform to this limited fuels, lubricants, or additives. warranty, MTD will cover the cost of parts and labor associated with Special conditions or circumstances that normally require more any adjustments and/or repairs necessary to return your engine than two pulls to start, specifically: 1) First start-up following your to its warranted condition.
- Page 28 ModelE46M...
- Page 29 Model E46M Ref I Part Number Description j Part Number Description 687-02334 747-1214 Drive Control Pivot Plate Assembly 710-1257 Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 2.50 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 736-0270 Bell Washer.265 x 0.75 749-0928A Lower Handle 732-1043 17032A...
- Page 30 EngineModel - 2P70MO...
- Page 31 Engine Model - 2P70M0 Part Number Description 751-10368 Fuel Tank 751-10855 Flywheel Shroud 751-10335 Rubber Fuel Tank Mounting Washer 751-10334 Oil Filler Tube Assembly 751-10852 Dipstick Assembly 751-I0413 Cylinder Head Complete 751-I0857 Short Block Assembly 751-I0858 Stop Switch and Brake Assembly 751-I0319 Recoil Spring and Pulley Assembly 751-I0344...
- Page 32 MTD. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youare responsible forthe performance of the requiredmaintenance listed in your Owner'sManual.MTD recommends that you retainall yourreceiptscoveringmaintenances on yoursmall off-roadengine,but MTDcan not denywarrantysolelyfor the lack of receiptsor foryour failureto ensurethe performanceto all scheduledmaintenance. As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youshouldhoweverbe awarethat MTDmaydenyyour warrantycoverageif yoursmall off-roadengine or part hasfaileddue toabuse, neglect,impropermaintenance or unapprovedmodifications.
- Page 33 (8)Throughout the engine's warranty period defined inSubsection (a)(2), MTD will m aintain a supply ofwarranted parts s ufficient tomeet the expected demand forsuch parts. (9)Any replacement part m ay b eused i ntheperformance...
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Page 36: Limited Warranty
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer. respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited d.
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