MTD 601 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor, it will help you assemble,
prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Table of Contents
Slope Gauge ....................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Setting UpYour Lawn Tractor ............................ 8
Operating Your Lawn Tractor ........................... 12
Adjusting Your Lawn Tractor ............................ 20
Maintaining Your Lawn Tractor ........................ 24
Off-Season Storage / Attachments ................. 30
Safety Labels .................................................... 31
Trouble Shooting .............................................. 32
Parts List ........................................................... 34
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING
YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,
please locatethe model plate on the equipmentand copy the
informationto the sample model plate provided tothe right.
Youcan locatethe model plate by looking beneathethe seat.
This informationwill be necessaryto use the manufacturer's
web site and/or obtain assistance from the Customer Support
Department or an authorizedservice dealer.
Model Number
www.mtdproducts.com
Serial Number
MTD LLC
P.O= BOX 361131
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
330-220-4683
800-800-7310
Customer Support
Please do NOTretum the unit to the retailer from which it was
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
Ifyou have difficultyassembling this product or have any questions regardingthe controls, operation,or maintenanceof this
unit, you can seek help from the experts.Choose from the options below:
1. Visit mtdproducts.com. Click on the Service & Support menu option.
2. Phonea Customer Support Representative at 1 (800) 800-7310.
3. The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine-relatedissues with regardsto performance, power-rating,specifica-
tions, warranty and service. Pleasereferto the engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packed separatelywith
your unit, for moreinformation.
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