MTD 12AE46JA001 Operator's Manual

Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation ° Maintenance ° Service • Troubleshooting • WarrantyOPERATOR'S MANUALSelf Propelled Mower m Model E

SideDischargeChuteYour mower is shipped as a mulcher. To convert to sidedischarge, make sure grass catcher is off of the unit and reardischarge door i

Controlsand Features4fElectric Start Ignition SwitchRecoil Starter _PrimerSide DischargeChuteFigure 4-1Cutting HeightAdjustment LeversJBlade ControlTh

Operation5Starting Engine2.3.WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operatoris standing near the lawn mower while startingengine or operating mower. N

Maintenance& Adjustments6MaintenanceGeneralRecommendationsAlways observe safety rules when performing anymaintenance.The warranty on this lawn mow

EngineCareNOTE: Refer to the Engine Operation and Maintenance sectionsin this manual for detailed instructions.Maintain oil level.Service air cleaner

Service7Blade CareWARNING: When removing the cutting blade forsharpening or replacement, protect your hands witha pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy

4. Press inward on tab on the engine baffle to release it fromthe baffle bracket. See Fig. 7-3.r5.fFigure 7-3Slide belt off of engine pulley and threa

NOTE: The battery you have may differ slightly from the Charaina Batteryone shown in Fig. 7=6. Refer to the Parts List.4.5.+PositiveTerminalNegativeTe

ReplacingFuseThe electric starter circuit and battery are protected by a 40ampere fuse. If the fuse burns out, the electric starter will notoperate. I

Troubleshooting8Problem Cause RemedyEngine runs erratic 1. Spark plug boot loose.2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.3. Vent in gas cap plugged.4. Wate

ToTheOwner1ThankYouThank you for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured byMTD LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellentperformance when prop

Problem Cause RemedyUnevencut 1. Wheels not positioned correctly. 1. Placeallfourwheelsinsameheightposition(if equipped with individual height adjuste

EngineOperation9Fuel _p\PrimerAir CleanerGripOil FillCapSpark PlugMuffle=Figure 1O-1Pre-Operation Check fOilRecommendationsNOTE:This engine is shipped

Check0il LevelNOTE: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with theengine stopped.1. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean. Se

EngineMaintenance10,_ WARNING: Shut off the engine before performingany maintenance. To prevent accidental start-up,disconnect the spark plug boot.IMP

0il ServiceCheck oil level regularly.Be sure correct oil level is maintained. Check every fivehours or daily before starting engine. See oil checkingp

Spark Plug ServiceWARNING: DO NOT check for spark with sparkplug removed. DO NOT crank engine with sparkplug removed.To ensure proper engine operation

Fuel Filter ServiceThe fuel filter cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once ayear or every 100 operating hours; more often if run with oldgasoline.

The EZ Start Promise •Provisions of Your Limited WarrantyIn addition to the other terms and conditions of the Limited Warrantyapplicable to your new m

ModelE46J16\15171473197571/717066293O53I46474128

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ImportantSafeOperationPractices2WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed,could endanger the personal safet

MTD CONSUMER GROUP (MTD) and the United States Environment Protection Agency (U. S. EPA)Emission Control System Warranty Statement(Owner's Defect

(7)Theenginemanufacturerisliablefordamagestootherenginecomponentsproximatelycausedbyafailureunderwarrantyofanywarrantedpart.(8)Throughouttheengine&apo

MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FORThe limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC withrespect to new merchandise purchased and used in

19.20.21.12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade 27.contact or thrown object injuries.13. Many injuries occur as a result of the mowe

ServiceSafeHandlingOf Gasoline:I. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extremecare in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammableand

SparkArrestorWARNING: This machine is equipped with aninternal combustion engine and should not be usedon or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush

Sight andholdthis levelwith averticaltree...15°or a corner of a building...or a fence postIImI-,zo02=ZoUsethispageasa guideto determineslopeswhereyoum

Assembly& Set-Up3Contents of CartonOne Lawn MowerOne Grass CatcherOne Lawn Mower Operator's ManualOne Side Discharge ChuteOne Bottle of OilOn

3. The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upperhandle. See Fig. 3-3. Loosen the wing nut which secures therope guide.Figure 3-3a. Hold bl