MTD C06, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ... CAREFULLY This symbol on the product s nameplate UL means it is listed by UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC MTD LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 FORM NO 770 10502C fm 10 2003 Electric Lawn Mower 13 Rear Bagger Model C06 Operator s Manual ...

Page 2: ...oose from the options below Visit mtdproducts com for many useful suggestions Click on Customer Support button and you will get the four options reproduced here Click on the appropriate button and help is immediately available If you prefer to reach a Customer Support Representative please call 1 800 800 7310 The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to perf...

Page 3: ... and the like Also avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator 8 Always wear proper eye protection while operating or performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes 9 Always use a face or dust mask if operating in a dusty environment 10 D...

Page 4: ...r without proper trail shield discharge cover grass catcher motor blade control or other safety protective devices in place and working Never operate mower with damaged safety devices Failure to do so can result in personal injury 31 Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer Failure to do so can result in personal injury 32 If situations occur which are not covered i...

Page 5: ...roper operation regularly 11 After striking a foreign object stop the motor and disconnect the power cord Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage Repair the damage before operating the mower 12 Grass catcher components discharge cover and trail shield are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown For safety protection frequently check components a...

Page 6: ...6 SECTION 2 SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes ...

Page 7: ... To install the wheels Rest the mower on its side or place supporting blocks under one side of the mower Refer to Figure 1 and insert the hubcap assembly through the wheel and thread the complete assembly into the desired height adjustment position by hand NOTE It is recommended to use the highest cutting position initially to avoid scalping of the grass By putting fingers into the grooves in the ...

Page 8: ... lower handle using a phillips screwdriver Repeat this step for the remaining lower handle Once both lower handles are installed insert the lower handle plugs into the upper ends of the lower handles as shown in Figure 2 Figure 2 Installing the Upper Handle Hardware B Standing behind the lawnmower with the upper handle make certain the two holes that will hold the blade motor control are on the ri...

Page 9: ...te the power cord through them as shown in Figure 5 Figure 5 Installing Guide Rod and Cord Restraint The guide rod and cord restraint need to be installed on the upper handle of the lawn mower To install see Figure 6 and continue Figure 6 Slide the cord restraint onto the guide rod through the round hole as shown in Figure 6 Standing behind the unit working on the left portion of the upper handle ...

Page 10: ...he clips are locked into place Attaching The Grass Catcher Lift the rear discharge door on the back of the mower Refer to Figure 8 Figure 8 Place the channels of the grass bag assembly over the lower portion of the lower handle as shown in Figure 8 Slide the assembly towards the mower until it rests against the body of the mower Release the rear discharge door To remove the grass catcher lift the ...

Page 11: ...operations Rear Trailing Shield The rear trailing shield attached between the rear wheels of your mower is provided to minimize the possibility of objects being thrown at the operator from the rear of the mower Circuit Breaker The mower is equipped with a circuit breaker located on the motor blade control Refer to Figure 9 This circuit breaker may trip when too much strain is placed on the mower S...

Page 12: ...fit contact your service dealer for assistance Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Connecting to the Electric Power Source WARNING This mower should be operated on a 15 AMP circuit If you experience difficulty in starting with a standard 15 AMP fuse or circuit breaker contact your nearest authorized service facility Do not use a higher rated fuse or breaker without consulting yo...

Page 13: ...re 12 Figure 12 Do not allow the extension cord to wrap around trees shrubs or other obstacles When picking up the extension cord wind the cord in a series of equal loops on each side of your hand to prevent snarling When cutting heavy grass reduce walking speed to allow more effective cut and proper collection of the clippings For a healthy lawn always cut off one third or less of the total lengt...

Page 14: ...ug the mower from the extension cord and unplug the extension cord from the power source Then check to make certain your cord is the correct length and rating as listed in the Operating Your Lawn Mower section If the cord is correct and is also not damaged take the machine to an authorized service dealer for repair SECTION 8 MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER WARNING Always stop the motor and disconnect ...

Page 15: ...ss and leaves on or around the motor cover do not use water Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth occasionally If debris is allowed to build up on the underside of the unit tilt the mower forward or on its side and scrape it clean with a suitable tool Lubrication At the beginning and end of each mowing season Lubricate the springs on the rear discharge door with a light oil Remove the wheels and l...

Page 16: ... and walk slowly Connect to an outlet that is fused for 15 amperes Reset the circuit breaker and start the mower again Mower cutting grass unevenly Lawn rough or uneven Cutting height not set properly Move the wheels to a higher cutting height position All wheels must be placed in the same cutting height for the mower to cut evenly Hard to push High grass or cutting height too low Rear of mower ho...

Page 17: ...17 NOTES ...

Page 18: ...18 SECTION 11 PARTS LIST FOR MODEL C06 ...

Page 19: ...ade 17 731 2452 Lock Washer 18 624 0081 Blade Screw 19 731 2463 0637 Rear Discharge Door 20 747 1072 Rod 21 732 0912 Spring 22 736 0697 Washer 23 736 0698 Lock Washer 24 710 1350 Screw 25 731 1805 0638 Cap 26 782 0609 Holder Plate 27 734 1884 0637 Rear Wheel 28 734 1885 0637 Front Wheel 29 720 0343 0637 Rear Wheel Cap 30 720 0342 0637 Front Wheel Cap 31 738 1031 Axle Bolt 32 731 2402 Rear Trailing...

Page 20: ...ustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States its possessions and territories except those sold through MTD s authorized channels of export distribution f Replacement parts that are not genuine MTD par...