Columbia 260 series, Operator'S Manual

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 Canada, 97 Kent Avenue, Kitchener, ON N2G 4J1 Phone: 1-800-668-1238 or 
LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE, 2955, Jean-Baptiste Deschamps, Lachine, Quebec H8T 1C5 Phone:  1-800-361-5770.

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

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

Controls & Features ................................................11

Operation ................................................................12

Maintenance  & Adjustment .................................13

Troubleshooting .....................................................14

Replacement Parts .................................................16

Warranty (Canada) ................................................18

Warranty (U.S.A.) ...................................................19

To The Owner

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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.
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.
If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, 

phone a 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 

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left

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machine  are observed from the operating position.

Thank You

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.

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