MTD 56M Series 21 Inch Self Propelled Rotary Lawn Mower Owners Manual

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yNoOurTuEni:t.The units illustrated  may vary slightly from
b.   Remove the hex flanged nut on the rear axle
from each side and place the rear wheel on the
axle. (On select models, these  may be included
separately in a plastic bag).
1.
Attaching Rear Wheels (If  Not Already Attached)
a.   Place rear of the mower deck on raised blocks.
c.   On models with 2” wide rear wheels,  make sure
the spring washer is on the inside of the wheel
between the wheel and the lawnmower, cupped
side towards the bracket. See Figure 3-1.
Setup and
On models with 2”
wide rear wheels only.
Adjustments
d.   Reinsert the flanged nut into the axle as shown,
and tighten securely. Repeat on other side.
2.
3.
Remove loose parts and any packing material which
may be between upper and lower handles.
a.   Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the
handle from position A into the operating position.
See Figure 3-2.
b.   Tighten knobs securing upper handle to lower
handle. Make sure that each carriage bolt is
seated properly in the handle.
Locateside of lowerhairpinhandle.clip in one hole on the weld pin on each
WARNING
Figure 3-1
a.   Remove hairpin clip from this hole. Using a pair of
pliers, insert hairpin clip into the other hole  on the
weld pin. Repeat on other side. See Figure 3-3.
b.   Place one carriage bolt (found in the hardware
pack included with your unit) in the upper  hole of
the right handle mounting bracket from the inside
outward. See Figure 3-3. Secure with one wing
nut. Repeat process on the left side.
Rope guide Setup as follows, see Figure 3-4:
a.   Hold the blade control against the upper handle.
b.   Slowly pull starter rope out of engine.
c.   Slip starter rope into the rope guide.
d.   Tighten rope guide wing nut.
Disconnect and
ground the spark
plug wire as instruct-
ed in the separate
engine manual.
A
4.
B
IMPORTANT
This unit is shipped
WITHOUT GASOLINE
or OIL.  After assem-
bly, service engine
with gasoline and
oil as instructed in
the separate engine
manual packed with
your unit.
5.  Insert post on cable  ties into holes provided on the
lower handle. Pull cable tie tight and trim excess. See
Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-2
A
B
Make sure to route
cable outside the
lower handle. Do not
crimp cable while
lifting the handle up.
B
A
D
C
Figure 3-3
Figure 3-4
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