MTD 44M Manuel D’Utilisation

NOTE: Do not use a 
pressure washer or 
garden hose to clean 
your unit. These may 
cause damage to 
electric components, 
spindles, pulleys, bear-
ings, or the engine. The 
use of water will result 
in shortened life and 
reduce serviceability.

•  Always observe safety rules when performing  

any type of maintenance.

•  The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover 

items that have been subjected to operator abuse 
or negligence. To receive full value from warranty, 
operator must maintain the lawn mower as  
instructed here.

•  Changing of engine-governed speed will void  

engine warranty. 

•  All adjustments should be checked at least once 

each season.

•  Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these 

are tight.

•  Lubricate pivot points on the blade and drive control 

at least once a season with light oil. The controls must 
operate freely in both directions. See Figure 5-1.

•  Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with 

light oil (or motor oil). If wheels are removed for any 
reason, lubricate surface of the pivot arm and inner 
surface of the wheel with light oil.

•  Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot point on the rear 

discharge door periodically with light oil to prevent 
rust.

•  The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the 

factory and does not require lubrication.

•  Follow the engine maintenance section for lubrication 

schedule and instruction for engine lubrication.

 

1.  Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from lawn 

mower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.

2.  Tip mower so that it rests on the housing. Keep the 

side with the air cleaner facing up. Hold mower firmly.

3.  Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a 

suitable tool. Do not spray with water. 

4.  Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground. If 

you had put plastic under the gas cap earlier, make 
sure to remove it now.

•  Maintain oil level as instructed in the engine mainte-

nance section.

•  Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal 

conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely 
dusty conditions. Refer to the engine maintenance 
section.

•  Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season. 

Check the engine maintenance section for correct 
plug type and gap specifications.

•  Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the 

cooling system (blower housing area) clean to permit 
proper air circulation. Remove all grass, dirt and 
combustible debris from muffler area.

1.  To remove rear flap, cut off the flat end of the wire rod 

which secures it to the deck. See Figure 5-2. 

2.  Attach the new flap and new rod to deck, bending the 

ends of the new rod over to secure to deck.

Figure 5-1: Areas to lubricate on mower. 

Figure 5-2: Cut wire to remove rear flap.