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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty OPER roR's Push Mower m Model Series 540 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-03420A (October 2, 2007)
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Page 2: Customer Support
Choose from 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: General Service
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. -
Page 6: Spark Arrestor
SparkArrestor AverageUsefulLife According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), internal combustion engine and should not be used ARNING: This machine is equipped with an this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 140 on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush... - Page 7 Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... ¢N 15 ° Usethis page as a guide to determine slopeswhere you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
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Page 8: Assembly And Setup
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton One Lawn Mower One Bottle of Oil One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual One GrassCatcher One Hardware Pack One Engine Operator's Manual One Side Discharge Chute Locate the hairpin clip on the weld pin on each side of Assembly lower handle. -
Page 9: 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 10: Cutting Height
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. -
Page 11: Controls And Features
Controls a ndFeatures Recoil Starter Grass Catcher Side Discharge Chute Plug Cutting Height Adjustment Levers Figure 44 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. -
Page 12: Operation
Operation Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator engine or operating mower. Never run engine is standing near the lawn mower while starting indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, odorless and deadly gas. -
Page 13: Usinggrass Catcher
UsingYourLawnMower UsingGrass Catcher Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are operating the mower. which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction... -
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 A list of key engine maintenance jobs required for good To remove rear flap, lift rear door, and press flap in on performance by the mower is given below. Follow the either side to remove from hole. See Fig. 6-2. accompanying engine manual for a detailed list and instructions. -
Page 16: Blade Care
Service Blade Care excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. It ARNING: 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. Spark plug boot disconnected. Connect w_re to spark boot. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). - Page 18 ModelSeries 540 WheelTreads PinBar K2 Bar...
- Page 19 ModelSeries 540 Ref I Part Number Ref [ Part Number Description Description 734-1988 747-1161A Blade Control Front Wheel, 7 x 1.8, Bar 734-1987 749-I092A Front Wheel, 8 x 1.8, Bar Upper Handle 746-0957 734-2005A Control Cable, 37.25" Front Wheel, 8 x 2.125, Zag 746-1130 734-04087 Front Wheel, 8 x 1.8, Pin Bar...
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Page 20: Limited Warranty
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,...