MTD 38 Operator's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. MTD Manuals
  4. Lawn Mower
  5. 38
  6. Operator's manual

MTD 38 Operator's Manual

22-inch rotary mower
Hide thumbs Also See for 38:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983
For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983
Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, 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). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester
for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
PRINTED IN U.S.A
22-inch Rotary Mower — Model 038
IMPORTANT
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
www.mymowerparts.com
www.mymowerparts.com
FORM NO. 769-02371
2/14/2006

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the 38 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for MTD 38

Summary of Contents for MTD 38

  • Page 1 P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. PRINTED IN U.S.A FORM NO. 769-02371 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 2/14/2006 www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operating Your Lawn Mower......12 Warranty ..........Back Cover Maintaining Your Lawn Mower......14 MTD LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs, and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation. Finding and Recording Model Number BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,...

  • Page 3: Slope Gauge

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Slope Gauge WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately...

  • Page 4: Safe Operation Practices

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.

  • Page 5: Slope Operation

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 19. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a 7. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclog- of ignition.

  • Page 6: Setup And Adjustment

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Loose Parts Carton contents include: wheels, handles (upper & lower), blade control handle, and a hardware pack. Be certain to remove all loose parts before discarding the carton. For convenience of assembly, identify and separate the pieces in the hardware pack according to Figure 3-1 below.
  • Page 7 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Spark Plug Wire Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug and ground it against the engine. If engine is equipped with a rubber boot, attach rubber boot to a bolt on the engine. This will prevent the engine from firing during assembly.

  • Page 8: Control Handle

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Attach the Blade Control Handle If the blade control handle became displaced either during shipping or during assembly, reassemble it now. If the blade control handle is firmly in place, you may proceed to the next step.
  • Page 9 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Attach the Recoil Starter NOTE: Use the hardware in Group 5 to secure the recoil starter. 1. Loosely attach the rope guide to the outside of the upper handle and thread the wing nut only a few Setup and turns, Figure 3-10.

  • Page 10: Handle Height

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Adjustments Handle Height Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against For convenience of operating, you may adjust the handle engine before performing height as follows: adjustments. 1.
  • Page 11 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 NOTES www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...

  • Page 12: Operating Your Lawn Mower

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Handle Operating Your Lawn Recoil Starter Mower Cutting Height Adjustment Levers (one at each wheel) WARNING Chute Deflector This blade control is a safety device.

  • Page 13: Starting Engine

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Using Your Lawn Mower WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being Be sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other thrown into the eyes, which can damage objects which could damage the lawn mower or the your eyes severely.

  • Page 14: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 General Cleaning the Mower Recommendations Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent build-up of grass clippings or other debris. • Always observe safety rules when performing maintenance work.
  • Page 15 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Off-Season Storage 3. Remove blade and adapter from the crankshaft, Figure 5-2. The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn 4. The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grind- mower for storage.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Remedy Problem Cause Engine fails to start 1. Blade control disengaged. 1. Engage blade control. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3.

  • Page 17: Safety Labels

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Safety Labels � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �...
  • Page 18 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...

  • Page 19: Parts List

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 710-1205 Eye Bolt 720-0279 Wing Nut Parts List 747-1161A Blade Control Handle 749-1092A Upper Handle 746-0957 Blade Control Cable - 37.25 inch 746-0946 Blade Control Cable - 48.25 inch 746-1130 Blade Control Cable - 40.00 inch 749-04037 Lower Handle...

  • Page 20: Warranty

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect e. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its outside of the United States, its possessions and territories, except possessions and territories.

Table of Contents