MTD 717, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...c Lawn Mower Model 717 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY This symbol on the product s nameplate means it is listed by UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC MTD LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 0019 FORM NO 770 8830E 10 03 ...

Page 2: ...ized service dealer _jM_ ff MTB LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OH 44136 338 228 4683 www mtuprouuc_s com 888 888 731 8 Copy the model number here Copy the serial number here CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please doNOTreturntheunit to the retailer fromwhereit waspurchased withoutfirstcontactingCustomer Support If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or ...

Page 3: ... of material toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like Also avoid discharging material against a walt 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...

Page 4: ...ld discharge cover grass catcher blade motor 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 in this manual use care and ...

Page 5: ...oper 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 an...

Page 6: ...s of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury If operating a walk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes Operate WALK BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes never u...

Page 7: ...securely into the handle mounting brackets Refer to the steps in Figure 2 Figure 2 The upper handle may be adjusted to three different height positions To adjust the handle at the desired position align one of the three marks on the top of the lower handle insulators with the mark on the upper handle insulators See Figure 3 Hand Knob Insulator Upper Handle Lower Align marks here Figure 3 WARNING T...

Page 8: ...t remove the mulching plug at any time even when you are not mulching Plug de Hook sides of hinge pin Figure 5 SECTION 5 KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER Motor Blade Control Assembly j Cord Restraint Handle Insulator Handle Insulator Lower Handle Electric Motor Side Discharge Deflector S Rear Trailing Shield Mulch Plug Height Adjustment Lever Figure 6 Read this operator s manual and safety rules before operati...

Page 9: ...scharge deflector is in place SideDischarge Deflector The side discharge deflector is a device to be mounted on the machine when the grass is too high to mulch or when side discharging is preferred The grass clippings produced when using the side discharge deflector will be noticeably larger than those produced when mulching SECTION 6 OPERATING YOUR LAWNMOWER CordConnection ExtensionCordSelection ...

Page 10: ... Release the locking button Stoppingthe MotorandBlade WARNING The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is shut off If motor does not come to a stop when the motor blade control handle is released contact an authorized service dealer To stop the motor and blade from spinning Release the motor blade control lever from its position against the upper handle and the blade and mot...

Page 11: ...lever assembly to desired position To raise the height push the lever towards the front of the mower on both front wheels and push the lever toward the back of the mower on the rear wheels Refer to Figure 10 All wheels must be placed in the same relative position For rough or uneven lawns move the wheels to a position which will give a higher cutting height HandleHeightAdjustment The upper handle ...

Page 12: ...ved ends pointing towards the mower deck and not towards the ground Torque the blade bolt down using a torque wrench to assure the bolt is tightened properly The recommended torque for the blade bolt is 450 600 in Ibs To insure safe operation of your unit all nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for correct tightness Sharpeningthe Blade To sharpen the blade first remove the blade as outline...

Page 13: ... Clean mower as instructed in previous section Inspect and replace sharpen blade if required Refer to the Maintenance section on page 12 Lubricate the mower as noted above Store mower in a dry clean area Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer and rock salt Wipe extension cord to remove any foreign substance such as oil or stains Replace extension cord if cut or damaged in any ...

Page 14: ...in heavy grass Bent motor shaft Connect the extension cord to the plug on the mower Connect the extension cord to a 110 120 volt 60 cycle A C receptacle Reset the circuit breaker following instructions in the Operating Your Lawn Mower section of this manual Raise the cutting height reset the circuit breaker on the mower take a smaller width of cut and walk slowly Connect to an outlet that is fused...

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Page 16: ...SECTION 11 PARTS LISTFORMODEL 717 7 J 37 38 z6 27 48_ 23 13 3j 12 12 16 ...

Page 17: ...ase Screw M7 x 25 Electric Motor 115V 1500W Air Guide Cover Hood Blade Hub Assembly Mulching Blade Blade Locking Plate Blade Screw Trailing Shield Hinge Clip Side Discharge Deflector Mulch Plug Torsion Spring Hinge Pin Hinged Plug Mounting Bracket Belevitle Washer Screw Flange Lock Nut Handle Bracket Assy RH Includes 23 27 Handle Bracket RH Pivot Bar Shoulder Bolt Lever and Knob Assy Incl 27 Heigh...

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Page 20: ... maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposu_ d e f g 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 distributi...