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MTD 11A-413A800 Operator's Manual

21" rotary mower

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• Troubleshooting
• Parts Lists • Warranty
OF
A
O
AL.
21" Rotary Mower-
Model Series 410
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY
RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit isequippedwith an internal combustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush-
coveredor grass-covered land unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbe maintainedineffectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
For USCustomers: MTDLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND, O HIO44136-0019
772C0795
PRINTEDIN U.S.A.
For CanadianCustomers: MTD Products Ltd.,P.O.Box 1386,KITCHENER, O NTARIO N2G4J1
10/21/2005

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  • Page 1 If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbe maintainedineffectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveisrequiredbylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. For USCustomers: MTDLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND, O HIO44136-0019 772C0795 PRINTEDIN U.S.A. For CanadianCustomers: MTD Products Ltd.,P.O.Box 1386,KITCHENER, O NTARIO N2G4J1 10/21/2005...
  • Page 2: Customer Support

    You can locate the model plate by CLEVELAND, OH 44136 standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear MTD LLC MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED of the machine. KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1 USA-www.mtdproducts.com 1-800-800-7310 CAN-www.mtdcanada.com...
  • Page 3 Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... ,_------- or a corner of a building... >:. O... >., 15 °...
  • Page 4 emit chemicalsknownto Stateof Californiato causecancerand birthdefectsor otherreproduc- WARNING:EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certainvehiclecomponentscontainor tive harm. DANGER:This machinewas builtto be operatedaccordingto the rulesfor safeoperationin this manual.As with anytype of powerequipment,carelessness or erroron the partof the operatorcan result in seriousinjury.This i il i¸¸i :/ machineis capableof amputatinghandsand feet and throwingobjects.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin seriousinjuryor death.
  • Page 5 8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors will accumulateinthe area. 1. Mowacrossthe face of slopes; neverup anddown. Exerciseextremecaution when changingdirectionon 9. Neverremovegas cap or add fuel whilethe engineis slopes. hot or running. Allow engineto cool at least two minutes beforerefueling. 2. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks, hiddenobjects,or bumpswhich can causeyouto slip or trip.
  • Page 6 ground the spark plug wire as ARNING" Disconnect and instructed in the separate engine manual. 1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhich may be between upperand lowerhandles. a. Pull up and backon the upper handleto raisethe handlefrom positionA intothe operatingposition B. See Figure2. b. Tightenhandknobs (star knobs)securingupper handleto lowerhandle.Makesurethat each carriagebolt is seatedproperlyin the handle.
  • Page 7 Eachwheel hasa heightadjustmentleverto change the cuttingheightof the mower.To changethe height of cut, squeezeadjusterlevertowardthewheel, movingup or downto selectedheight.See Figure5. " merits Adjus NOTE: Make certain bag istu rnediight side out be!ore 6. Toassemblethe grasscatcher: assembling (wamir a. Placebag overframe (blackplasticside is the label will be on the bottomof bag.)Insertthe hookson the frame throughthe holesin the side plasticchannelsof...
  • Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower

    Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Upper Handle Recoil Starter Lower Handle Starter Rope Cutting Height Grass Adjustment Lever Catcher WARNING (for each wheel) Read, understand, and follow aii instruc- tions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before i operating.
  • Page 9 ToStopEngine 1. Releasethe bladecontrolhandle to stopthe engine and blade. to rotate for a few seconds after WARNING: The blade continues the engine is shut off. 2. Disconnectand groundthe sparkplug wireas instructedin the separateengine manualto prevent accidentalstartingwhileequipmentis unattended. Mower UsingYour Lawn Mower mower without either the rear WARNING: Never operate your door or the entire grass catcher...
  • Page 10: Maintenance

    Engine Referto the separateengine manualfor engine maintenanceinstructions. Maintainengineoil as instructedin the separate enginemanualpackedwith yourunit. Readand follow Lubricate these instructionscarefully. before Maintenance Undernormalconditionsserviceair cleaneras instructedin the separateengine manualpackedwith yourunit. Cleanevery few hoursunderextremely dustyconditions. Poorengineperformanceand floodingusuallyindicatesthat the air cleanershouldbe i ii _i i serviced.
  • Page 11 1. The rear flapis attachedto the backof the mower deck,and is designedto minimizethepossibilitythat objectswill be thrownfrom the rear of the mower towardthe operator.If the rearflap becomesdam- aged, replaceas follows. 2. To removethe old rear flap, cut off the flat end of the wire rod whichsecuresit to the deck usinga pair of side-cutters.
  • Page 12 Problem Cause Remedy Engne fa s to start I 1. Blade controlhandledisengaged. 1. Engagebladecontrolhandle. 2. Sparkplug wiredisconnected. 2. Connectwireto spark plug, 3. Fueltank emptyor stalefuel. 3. Filltank with clean,freshgasoline. 4. Enginenot primed. 4. Referto enginemanual. 5. Faultyspark plug. 5, Clean,adjustgap,or replace. 6.
  • Page 13 MTD. Duringthe period of the warranty, the exclusive remedyis repair or replacement of the productas set forth above.
  • Page 14 (_!7i ..
  • Page 15 I REF I PART N°. DE N ° DE 747-1161A PI#CE Blade Control Handle - Black DESCRIPTION Poignee de commande DESCRIPTION de la lame - noir ,i t 747-04080 Catcher Lower Frame Sac & herbe - b&ti inferieur 749-1092A Upper Handle - Black Guidon superieur - noir 749-0928A Lower Handle...

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