MTD 021 Manuale Utente

SECTION 3: HARDWARE PACK

SECTION 4: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER

NOTE: This operator’s manual covers various models
of mowers. Follow only those instructions which pertain
to your unit.

Tools Required

A set of adjustable wrenches or individual wrenches of
the following sizes:7/16”, 1/2”, 9/16”, 3/4”.

NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower
is observed from the operating position.

WARNING:

The chute deflector is attached

to the pull start rope with a plastic strap for
shipping reasons. Cut the plastic strap and
attach the chute deflector as instructed on
page 9 prior to operating the unit.

CAUTION:

When removing the chute

deflector from the pull start rope, be careful not
to damge the pull start rope.

Disconnect Spark Plug Wire

WARNING:

Disconnect the spark plug wire

and ground it against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.

NOTE: On engines with a rubber boot, attach rubber
boot to a bolt on the engine to ground

Figure 1

IMPORTANT:

This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil

in the engine. Do not start the engine before filling up
gasoline and oil.

IMPORTANT:

Before starting to assemble the unit,

identify the items of the hardware pack according to the
groups in Section 3 on this page. These same groups
are referred to in the subsequent assembly instructions.

Attaching Lower Handle

•

Lift the rear of the deck and place it on a block
securely.

•

Place the lower handle (pointed end will face down)
over the deck and align the holes on the deck with
the corresponding holes on the handle.

Group 1

Group 2

Group 5

Group 6

Group 3

Group 4

Bolt

Spark Plug

Spark Plug
Wire