2TABLE OF CONTENTSContent PageImportant Safe Operation Practices ...................................................................... 3Slope Gauge ......................................................................................................... 6Assembling Your Lawn Mower .............................................................................. 7Know Your Lawn Mower........................................................................................ 8Operating Your Lawn Mower................................................................................. 9Making Adjustments ............................................................................................ 10Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ............................................................................ 11Off-Season Storage............................................................................................. 12Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 13Parts List ............................................................................................................. 14FINDING MODEL NUMBERThis Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new Lawn Mower. It will help you assemble, prepare andmaintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on theequipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. The information on themodel plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or anauthorized dealer.• You can locate the model number by standing behind the unit in the operating position and looking down atthe cutting deck. A sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the modelnumber and the serial number of the equipment in the space below.ENGINE INFORMATIONThe 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 packedseparately with your unit for more information.CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORTIf you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation ormaintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.Call 1- (330) 220-4MTD (4683) or 1- (800)-800-7310 to reach a Customer Support representative.Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous sectionto locate this information. You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call.www.yardman.comMTD LLCP. O. BOX 361131CLEVELAND,OH 44136330-220-4683800-800-7310Copy the model number here:Copy the serial number here:(Model Number) (Serial Number)For more details about your unit, visit our website at www.yardman.com