MTD 243-685A - Manual (Page 2)

INDEX
Safe Operation Practices.............................................................. 3
Assembly Instructions .................................................................. 4
Operation ..................................................................................... 9
Adjustments ................................................................................. 9
Lubrication .................................................................................. 10
Maintenance ............................................................................ 10,
Off-Season Storage ............................................ .................... 1
Illustrated Parts .................................................................. 12, 14
Replacement Parts List ......................................................13, 15
Parts Information...................................................... Back Cover
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LIMITED WARRANTY
For one year from the date of original retail purchase, MTD PRODUCTS INC will either
repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any
part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. Transportation charges for
the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the pur­
chaser.
Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warran­
ty must be paid by the purchaser unless such return is requested by MTD PRODUCTS INC.
This warranty will not apply to any part which has become inoperative due to misuse, ex­
cessive use, accident, neglect, improper maintenance, alterations, or unless the unit has
been operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. This warran­
ty does not apply to the engine, motor, battery, battery chargeror component parts thereof.
Please refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on these items.
This warranty will not apply where the unit has been used commercially.
Warranty service is available through your local authorized service dealer or distributor. If
you do not know the dealer or distributor in your area, please write to the Customer Service
Department of MTD.
The return of a complete unit will not be accepted by the factory unless prior written per­
mission has been extended by MTD.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
WARNING
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TO PURCHASERS
OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE EQUIPPED
MACHINERY OR DEVICES IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
The equipment which you have just purchased does not have a spark arrester. If this equipment is used on
any forest covered land, brush covered land, or grass covered unimproved land in the State of California,
before using on such land, the California law requires that a spark arrester be provided. In addition, spark
arrester is required by law to be in effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the
exhaust system and comply with Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code.