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Operator's Manual
21" Mulching Mower
Series 540
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-cov-
ered, brush-covered
or grass-covered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable
local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State
of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws.
Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer
or contact the service department,
P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Form No.769-00447B
(10/2003)
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- Page 1 Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. Form No.769-00447B...
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Page 2: Customer Support
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Slope Guage Servicing Your Mower Assembling Your Lawn Mower Troubleshooting Know Your Lawn Mower Illustrated Parts List Operating Your Lawn Mower Warranty Making Adjustments FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. -
Page 3: Section 1: Important Safeoperation P Ractices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES WARNING" This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. -
Page 4: Slope Operation
immediately andtheblade willstoprotating within Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could threeseconds. cause slipping. 9. Mowindaylight o rgoodartificial light; w alk,notrun. Children 10.Stoptheblade whencrossing gravel d rives, walkways o rroads. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to 11.Iftheequipment should start t ovibrate abnormally, the presence of children. -
Page 5: Your Responsibility
10.Never o verfill f ueltank.Filltanktonomorethan½ Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the inchbelowbottom offillernecktoprovide space for blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when fuelexpansion. servicing them. 11.Replace gasoline c apandtighten securely. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the 12.If gasoline isspilled, w ipeitofftheengine and equipment is in safe working condition. - Page 6 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE i,,II A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15 ° "_ WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury.
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Page 7: Section 3: Assembling Your Lawnmower
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER Removing UnitFromCarton • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut Lower Handle tape at carton end and open carton. Handle • Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., Upper operator's manual, etc.) Handle •... - Page 8 • After moving the hairpin clip, insert the carriage • With the spark plug wire disconnected and bolt, from the hardware pack, in the upper hole on grounded, hold the blade control handle against the the handle mounting bracket and secure with upper handle, and pull the rope out of the engine.
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Page 9: Section 4: Know Your Lawnmower
IMPORTANT: Makesurecableisrouted totheoutside of AttachingSide-Discharge Chute thehandle sothatitisnotinthewaywhenattaching t he • Remove the grass catcher and let the discharge grasscatcher. door close. • On the right side of the mower, lift the mulching Liftthereardischarge d ooronthemower. plug and slide the two hooks of the side-discharge Place thehooks, f ound onbothsides ofthegrass chute under the hinge pin on the mulching plug catcher frame, o verthechutedoorpivot r odatthe... -
Page 10: Section 5: Operating Y Our Lawnmower
Read this operator's manual and safety rules before Cutting HeightAdjustmentLevers operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in These levers are located on each wheel and are used Figure 11 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself to adjust the cutting height. These levers have to be at with the location of various controls and adjustments. -
Page 11: Stopping Engine
Stopping Engine Mulching • Release blade control handle to stop the engine For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass. New or and the blade. thick grass may require a narrower cut. If the grass has • Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from grown in excess of 4", mulching is not recommended. -
Page 12: Section 7: Maintaining Your Lawnmower
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER • Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground. If you had put plastic under the gas cap, make sure to remove it now. WARNING" Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance work or Lubrication adjustments on your lawn mower. -
Page 13: Storingyour Lawnmower
Sharpening the Blade • Place the blade on the adapter. Be certain the blade is aligned and seated on the blade adapter • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a flanges. grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen the blade while it is still on the mower. - Page 14 SECTION 10: PARTS LISTFORSERIES 540...
- Page 15 Series540 Ref, Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 749-1092A 712-3005 Upper Handle Flange Lock Nut 3/8-16 747-1161A Control Handle 710-0703 Hex Carriage Screw 1/4-20 710-1270 C-Sunk Screw 1/4-20 x 1.3" 687-02033 Handle Bracket Assembly -- RH 746-0883 687-02031 Throttle Housing Handle Bracket Assembly -- LH...
- Page 16 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.