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MTD 540 Series Operator's Manual

MTD 540 Series Operator's Manual

21" rear & side discharge mulching mower
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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
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21" Rear & Side
Discharge
Mulching Mower
Model Series 540
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, 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 attester 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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136_9722.
MTD PRODUCTS
INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10006B
(1 woo)

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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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136_9722. MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    (Model Number) (Serial Number) Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: MTD PRODUCTS INC CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructionswhich, 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 Gauge

    unclogging thechute. The cutting b lade continues to obscure your vision of a child who may run into the rotate f orafew seconds after t he engine i sshut o ff. mower. Never place anypart o fthebody intheblade area until Keep children away from hot or running engines.
  • Page 5 intervals forproper tightness. Also, visually i nspect blade Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail fordamage (e.g., b ent, cracked, worn) R eplace blade shield are subject to wear and damage which could with theoriginal equipment manufecture's (O.E.M.) blade expose moving parts or alIow objects to be thrown. For only, l isted inthis manual.
  • Page 6 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST £0 15° .,,.,I _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.

  • Page 7: Assembling Your Lawn Mower

    SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position.
  • Page 8 Attaching Starter R ope • The rope guide is attached to the right side of upper Discharge Door handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures the rope guide. See Figure 5. Starter Rope Rope/ Guide Lower Handle Figure 5 Figure 7 With the spark plug wire disconnected and To remove the grass catcher, lift the rear discharge grounded, hold the blade control handle against the...

  • Page 9: Know Your Lawn Mower

    SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER GrassCatcher Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower, Compare the illustration in The grass catcher, Iocat_,dat the rear of the mower, is Figure 9 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself used to bag the grass clippings for disposal at another with the location of various controls and adjustments.

  • Page 10: Making Adjustments

    Stand behind themower a ndsqueeze theblade designed to be operated at full throttle to give you the control h andle against t heupper handle. best cut and do the most effective job of mowing or Grasprecoil s tarterhandle andpullropeoutslowly mulching. untilengine reaches t hestart o fcompression cycle WARNING: If you strike a foreign object,...

  • Page 11: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

    IMPORTANT:All wheels nust be placed in the same Height Adjustment relative position. For rough or uneven lawns, move the , Lever height adjustment lever to a higher position. This will help stop scalping of the grass. Engine Adjustmenls See the separate engine manual packed with your unit for adjustments to the engine.
  • Page 12 Lubrication Rear Discharge plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or Always stop engine and disconnect spark doing any kind of service work on the lawn Handle I_or_ mower. Bracket Blade Control: Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle and the brake cable at least once a season with light oil.
  • Page 13 • Remove the blade and the adapter from the • Slide the blade adapler onto the engine crankshaft. crankshaft. • Place the blade on the adapter. Be certain the blade is aligned and _._eated on the blade adapter flanges. Blade •...

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Blade control handle disengaged. Engage blade control handle. Engine fails to start Connect wire to spark plug. Spark plug wire disconnected. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Clean fuel line. Blocked fuel line.
  • Page 15 Notes...

  • Page 16: Parts List

    ModelSeries540 \\\\\ 63Yl...
  • Page 17 Model S eries 540 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 747-0824 Control Handle Assembly 17488A Pivot Bar - RH 647-0004 Deluxe Control Handle 17489A Pivot Bar - LH 710-1205 782-5002 Front Baffle Rope Guide 720-0279 Handle Knob 712-0397 Wing Knob 710-1174...
  • Page 18 MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold MTD warrants this product against defects in material and or exported outside of the United States of America, workmanship...

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