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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
21" Rotary Mower — Model Series 400
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT.
For US Customers: MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
For Canadian Customers: MTD Products Ltd., P. O. Box 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 4J1
772C0828
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
11/30/2005
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- Page 1 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT. For US Customers: MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 For Canadian Customers: MTD Products Ltd., P. O. Box 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 4J1 772C0828 PRINTED IN U.S.A. 11/30/2005...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new equipment. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Slope Gauge ... 3 Safe Operation Practices ... 4 Set-Up &... -
Page 3: Slope Gauge
Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Slope Gauge WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise... -
Page 4: Safe Operation Practices
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. - Page 5 1. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. 2. Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles. 3.
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Page 6: Set-Up & Adjustments
Setup and Adjustments WARNING Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire as instruct- ed in the separate engine manual. Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position. NOTE: Each end of the lower handle must be placed in the same relative position. - Page 7 6. To assemble the grasscatcher: a. Place bag over frame (black plastic side is the bottom of bag.) Insert the hooks on the frame through the holes in the side plastic channels of the bag. See Figure 6. b. Secure bag to frame by working the plastic channels on bag over frame as shown in Figure 6.
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Page 8: Operation
One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and is other sources of used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers have to be at the same relative position to ensure uniform cut. ignition. Know Your Lawn Mower ����� ������� ����� ���� Figure 8 Before Starting 1. - Page 9 Be sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage the lawn mower or the engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.
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Page 10: Maintenance & Off-Season Storage
General Recommendations 1. Always observe safety rules when performing WARNING any maintenance. 2. The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse Always stop engine, or negligence. To receive full value from warranty,... - Page 11 Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts of your lawn mower before storage. Maintenance WARNING When removing...
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Page 12: Trouble Shooting
Problem Engine fails to start Trouble Shooting Engine runs erratic For repairs beyond the minor adjust- ments listed here, contact an authorized Engine overheats service dealer. Occasional skip (hesitates) at high speed Idles poorly Excessive vibration Mower will not mulch grass Uneven cut Cause... -
Page 13: Warranty
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “MTD”).