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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Push Mower m Model 54M MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-04788 (January 19,2009)
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Page 2: Customer Support
Choose from the options below: Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 Write us at MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
importantSafeOperation Practices 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
12. Amissing ordamaged discharge cover can cause blade When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance contact orthrown o bject injuries. is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than 13. - Page 5 Service Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with SafeHandling Of Gas01ine: the original equipment manufacture's (O.E.M.) blade only, To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme listed in this manual.
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Page 6: Spark Arrestor
SparkArrestor Notice Regarding Emissions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) internal combustion engine and should not be used i_ll WARNING: This machine is equipped with an are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline,... -
Page 7: Safety Symbols
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting assemble and operate... - Page 8 Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... or a fencepost ' FOldo, diine "o --Lepre_n tsa15 o 15 ° Usethis page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not operate your lawn mower...
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Page 9: Assembly And Setup
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton One Lawn Mower One Bottle of Oil One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual One Grass Catcher One Side Discharge Chute Locate the hairpin clip on the weld pin on each side of Assembly lower handle. NOTE:This unit is shipped without... -
Page 10: Grass Catcher
Place rear of the mower deck on raised blocks. The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper handle. See Fig. 3-3. Loosen the wing nut which secures the Remove lock nut from pivot arm assembly (on select rope guide. - Page 11 Follow the steps below to attach the grass catcher: Slide two hooks of side discharge chute under hinge pin on mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug. Do not Lift rear discharge door. See Fig. 3-6. remove side mulching plug at any time, even when you are not mulching.
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Page 12: Controls And Features
Controls a nd Features Control Recoil Starter Grass Catcher Side Discharge Chute Mulch Plug Figure 4-1 Grass Catcher Blade Control The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is used to bag The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the the grass clippings for disposal at another... -
Page 13: Operation
Operation Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. -
Page 14: Maintenance And Adjustments
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or motor oil). If wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate General Recommendations surface of the pivot arm and inner surface of the wheel with light oil. See Fig. 6-1. Always observe safety rules when performing Lubricate... -
Page 15: Engine Care
Engine Care ReplacingRearFlap NOTE: Refer to the engine operation and maintenance sections To remove rear flap, lift rear door, and press flap in on in this manual for detailed instructions. either side to remove from hole. See Fig. 6-2. Maintain oil level. -
Page 16: Blade Care
Service Blade Care excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. It i_hlill WARNING: An unbalanced blade will cause WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for may cause damage to mower and could break sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with causing personal injury. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start Blade control disengaged. Engage blade control. Connect wire to spark boot. Spark plug boot disconnected. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). -
Page 18: Engine Operation
EngineOperation Fuel Cap Air Cleaner Grip Oil Drain Spark Plug Mumer Figure 9=1 Pre-0perationCheck Oil Recommendations NOTE:This engine is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage and void the engine warranty. Before starting engine, fill with oil. -
Page 19: Starting The Engine
Check 0il Level Check Fuel Level NOTE: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel. engine stopped. Fill tank to approximately 1-inch below lowest portion Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean. -
Page 20: Engine Maintenance
EngineMaintenance Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential if high level performance is to be maintained. Regular any maintenance. To prevent accidental start-up, ARNING: Shut offthe engine before performing disconnect the spark plug boot. maintenance will also ensure a long service life. The required service intervals and the kind of maintenance to be performed... -
Page 21: Air Cleaner Service
AirCleanerService Oil Service Check oil level regularly. Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; more often if used in extremely Be sure correct oil level is maintained. Check every five dusty conditions. -
Page 22: Spark Plug Service
Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. Correct as SparkPlugService necessary by bending side electrode. See Fig. 10-4. The gap should be set to 0.030 in. plug removed. DO NOT crank engine with spark WARNING: DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed. -
Page 23: Fuel Filter Service
Fuel Filter Service Storage The fuel filter cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a Engines stored between 30 and 90 days need to be treated with year or every 100 operating hours; more often if run with old a gasoline stabilizer and engines... - Page 24 If the engine on your mower fails to conform to this limited fuels, lubricants, or additives. warranty, MTD will cover the cost of parts and labor associated with Special conditions or circumstances that normally require more any adjustments and/or repairs necessary to return your engine than two pulls to start, specifically: 1) First start-up following your to its warranted condition.
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- Page 26 Model54M 18 /...
- Page 27 Model 5 4M Rof] Part Number Description I Part Number Description 734-1987 Front Wheel 747-1161A-0637 Blade Control 738-04266 749-I092A-0637 Shoulder Scr., .SD x .385 Upper Handle 946-04299 Control Cable 94832 Front Spring Lever 926-0240 Cable Tie 720-0426 Height Adjust Knob 710-0599 964-04007A TT Screw, 1/4-20 x .500...
- Page 28 EngineModel - 1P7OMO 26=_i...
- Page 29 Engine Model- 1P70M0 Part Number Description 951-10368 Fuel Tank 951-10369 Flywheel Shroud 951-10335 Rubber Fuel Tank Mounting Washer 951-10334 Oil Filler Tube Assembly 951-10333 Dipstick Assembly 951-10413 Cylinder Head Complete 951-10414 Short Block Assembly 951-10321 Stop Switch and Brake Assembly 951-10319 Recoil Spring and Pulley Assembly 951-10344...
- Page 30 MTD. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES: As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youare responsible forthe performance of the requiredmaintenance listed in your Owner'sManual.MTD recommends that you retainall yourreceiptscoveringmaintenances on yoursmall off-roadengine,but MTDcan not denywarrantysolelyfor the lack of receiptsor foryour failureto ensurethe performanceto all scheduledmaintenance. As the smalloff-roadengineowner,youshouldhoweverbe awarethat MTDmaydenyyour warrantycoverageif yoursmall off-roadengine or part hasfaileddue toabuse, neglect,impropermaintenance or unapprovedmodifications.
- Page 31 (8)Throughout the engine's warranty period defined inSubsection (a)(2), MTD will m aintain a supply ofwarranted parts s ufficient tomeet the expected demand forsuch parts. (9)Any replacement part m ay b eused i ntheperformance...
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Page 32: Limited Warranty
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer. respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited d.