To The Owner
Thank You
Thank you for purchasing this product. It was carefully engineered
to provide excellent performance when properly operated and
maintained.
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It
instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain
your machine. Please be sure that you, and any other persons who
will operate the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety
practices at all times. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or
property damage.
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product
information available at the time of printing. Review this manual
frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine, its features and
operation. Please be aware that this Operator's Manual may cover a
range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics
and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be
applicable to all models. We reserve the right to change product
specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without
incurring obligation.
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Service ...................................................................... 7
Record Product Information
Before setting up and operating your new equipment, please locate
the model plate on the equipment and record the information in the
provided area to the right. You can locate the model plate by standing
at the operator's position and looking down at the rear of the deck. This
information will be necessary, should you seek technical support via
our web site, Customer Support Department, or with a local authorized
service dealer.
Customer Support
Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting the Customer Support Department.
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this machine,
you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
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Web: www.mtdproducts.com/equipment/mtdproducts
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Phone: (800) 800-7310
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Mail: MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019
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If applicable, the power testing information used to establish the power
rating of the engine equipped on this machine can be found at www.
opei.org or the engine manufacturer's web site.
If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone
your local authorized service dealer or contact us directly. Customer
Support telephone numbers, website address and mailing address can
be found on this page. We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at
all times.
Throughout this manual, all references to right and left side of the
machine are observed from the operating position
The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues
with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and
service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's
Manual, packed separately with your machine, for more information.
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