Columbia 12ABW32G897, Operator'S Manual

Safe Operation Practices ........................................ 3

Assembly & Set-Up .................................................. 9

Controls & Features ................................................14

Service .....................................................................18

Troubleshooting .................................................... 23

Replacement Parts ................................................ 25

Warranty (Canada) ............................................... 26

Warranty (U.S.) ...................................................... 27

Customer Support

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of 

this machine, call an authorized dealer, see below.
Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call.  See previous section to locate this 

information.

In the U.S.A.:

MTD LLC at P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. Phone: 1-877-282- 8684. 

In Canada: 

MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED, 97 Kent Avenue, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1 Phone: 1-800-668-1238 or 

LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI, a division of MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED, 

10655, boulevard Henri-Bourassa Ouest, St-Laurent, Québec H4S 1A1 Phone: 1-800-361-5770

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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 operating position and 

looking down at the rear of the machine.  This information will 

be necessary, should you seek technical support with your local 

dealer.

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Thank you for purchasing your new equipment.  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. 

The manufacturer reserves the right to change product 

specifications, designs and equipment without notice and 

without incurring obligation.
If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, 

phone your local service  dealer or contact us directly.  Customer 

Support telephone numbers 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.

Thank You