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MTD 410 Series Operator's Manual

21" rotary mower
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Safety o Assembly
o Operation
oTips & Techniques o Maintenance
* Troubleshooting
o Parts Lists oWarranty
21" Rotary Mower -- Model Series 410
READ SAFETY
RULES
AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unitis equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush=
coveredor grass=covered l and unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor state laws (if any),
If a sparkarresteris used, it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator,Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code), Otherstates mayhavesimilarlaws,Federallaws applyon federallands,A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO, Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136=0019,
FORMNO,770=10124F
PRINTEDiN U,S,A,
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHiO 44136-0019
09/23/2004

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  • Page 1 If a sparkarresteris used, it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator,Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code), Otherstates mayhavesimilarlaws,Federallaws applyon federallands,A sparkarrester for the muffleris availablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO, Box361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136=0019, FORMNO,770=10124F PRINTEDiN U,S,A, MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 09/23/2004...
  • Page 2 You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear of the deck. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web MTD LLC site and/or obtain assistance from the Customer Support P.O.
  • Page 3 £ Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... or a fence post o>. "7C_ "_ 15° £3- ;>.

  • Page 4: Safe Handling Of Gasoline

    manuak As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failureto observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Children 13.

  • Page 5: Slope Operation

    9. A missingor damageddischargecovercan causeblade contact or thrownobjectinjuries. 1. Mow acrossthe face of slopes;neverup anddown. 10. Manyinjuriesoccuras a resultof the mowerbeingpulled Exerciseextremecautionwhen changingdirectionon overthe foot duringa fall causedby slippingor tripping. slopes. Do not hold on to the mowerif you are falling; releasethe 2.
  • Page 6 1, Removeanypackingmaterialwhich may be between upperand lowerhandles, a, Pull up and backon upperhandleas shownin Step 1,Makecertain the lowerhandle isseated securelyintothe handlemountingbrackets, b, Tighten handknobs securingupperhandleto lowerhandle,Makesure thateach carriagebolt is seatedproperlyin the handle, 2, Locatehairpinclip in one hole on the weldpin on each sideof lowerhandle, a, Removehairpinclipfrom this hole,Usinga pair of pliers, inserthairpinclip intothe otherhole on the...
  • Page 7 5, An adiustingplateand thumb leverat eachwheel positionprovidescuttingheightadiustment, a, Depresslevertowardswheel, b, Moveit to any of the nine positionsfordesired cutting height,See Step5, c, Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck, 6, Followsteps belowto assemblethe grasscatcher: a, Placebagoverframe so that its black plasticside is at the bottom, b, Slipplasticchannelof grass bagover hookson the frame,See Step6, All the plasticchannelsexcept center topof bagattachfrom outsideof bag, c, Attachcentertop of bagfrom insideof bag,...

  • Page 8: Grass Catcher

    pper Handle Recoil 0werHandle Starter Rope Oil Fill/Dipstick Grass Cutting Height Catcher WARNING Adjustment Lever (for each wheel) The blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Gasoline Fill Use extreme care Spark Plug when handling gasoline.
  • Page 9 i,_ _ ..WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower Stopping Engine can result in foreig n ob'ects beinj g thrown 1, Reeasebadecontro hande to stop the eng ne and into the eyes which can damage your eyes (/ZJ blade. severely.
  • Page 10 Deck Care Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent build-up of grass clippings or other debris. FolIow steps below for this job. 1, Disconnectspark plug wire,Draingasolinefrom lawn mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthegas cap, Lubricate these 2, Tip mowerso that it restson the housing,Keepthe pointsbefore sidewith the air cleanerfacing up,Hold mowerfirmly, reassembly.

  • Page 11: Blade Care

    Blade Care Storage Off-Season WARNING: Whenremoving the cuttingblade The followingstepsshouldbe takento prepareyour lawnmowerfor storage. for sharpening or replacement, protect your 1. Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas described hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a in the lubricationinstructions. heavy rag to hold the blade. 2.
  • Page 12 Problem Cause Remedy Connectwire to spark plug. 6. Primeengineas instructedin; "Operating YourLawnMower. 7. Wait afew minutesto restart,but 7,Engine f!ooded, do not prime. 1. Connectandtighten spark Engine runs erratic wireloose, Sparkplug plugwire. £ Blockedfuel lineor stab fuel 2. Cleanfuel fine; fill tankwith clean, fresh gasoline.
  • Page 14 © ZagTread Wheel BarTreadWheel I...

  • Page 15: Parts List

    747-1161A BladeControl Handle 27 736-0524B Blade Bell Support 28 15261C 749-1092A UpperHandle FrontAdiustmentPlate 29 720-0426 747-04080 GrassCatcherFrame AdiustmentLeverKnob 30 732-0404 749-0928A LowerHandle SpringLeverAssembly 31 738-0507B ShoulderScrew 720-0279 WingNut Parts List FrontWheel 710-1205 RopeGuide 32 $ 33 710-04371 710-1174 CarriageBolt ,5/16-18 x 2 Screw,1/4-15x 1.250 34 746-0957 ControlCable- 37.25"...

  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    MTD. During the useof any part, accessoryor attachmentnot approvedby MTDfor use period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement with the product(s)coveredbythis manualwill voidyourwarrantyas to of the product as set forth above.

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