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21" Rotary Mower-
Model Series 410 thru 420
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY
RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit is equippedwithan 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 sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(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.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
FORMNO.769-02336A
9/25/2006
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- Page 1 If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw (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. FORMNO.769-02336A PRINTEDIN U.S.A. 9/25/2006 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019...
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Page 2: Customer Support
Serial Number model plateprovidedto the right. You can locate the model plate by standing at the operatingposition and lookingdown at the rear of the deck. This information MTD LLC will be necessaryto use the manufacturer'sweb P.O. 361131 site, to obtain assistancefrom the CustomerSup-... - Page 3 Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... !i!_i!il < or a corner of a building... or a fence post fir_e (repros er_ts a 15o 15°...
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Page 4: General Operation
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. -
Page 5: Slope Operation
19.Shutthe engine off and waituntil the bladecomesto a 6. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipesand othersources completestop beforeremovingthe grasscatcheror unclog- of ignition. ging the chute. 7. Neverfuel machineindoorbecauseflammablevapors will The cutting bladecontinuesto rotatefora few secondsafter accumulatein the area. the engine is shut off. Neverplace any partof the body in 8. - Page 6 IMPORTANT: T his unit isshipped without gasolineor oil in the engine.Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying enginemanualBEFOREoperat- ingyour mower. 1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhich may be between upperand lowerhandles. a. Pull up and backon upperhandleas shownin Figure3-1.Makecertain the lowerhandleis seated securelyintothe handle mountingbrackets.Donot crimpcablewhile lifting the handleup.
- Page 7 Followstepsbelowto assemblethe grasscatcher (if needed).Makecertain bag is turnedrightside out beforeassembling(warninglabelwill be on the outside). a. Placebag overframe sothat its black plasticside is at the bottom. b. Slip plasticchannelof grass bagoverhooks on the frame.See Figure3-5. All theplasticchannels Adju t,,,onl exceptcentertop of bag attachfrom outsideof bag.
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Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower
Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control CuttingHeightAdjustment Levers(one at eachwheel) WARNING The bladecontrolis a safetydevice. DO NOT bypassits operations. Use extremecarewhen handlinggasoline. Figure4-1:The maincomponentson the mower. Gasolineis extremely I flammable andthe vapors Now thatyou havesetupyour lawnmower,its importantto becomeacquaintedwith its controlsand features. ;... - Page 9 Starting Engine ARNING:Be sure no one otherthan the operatorisstanding near the lawn mower while starting engine or operatingmower. Never run engineindoorsor in enclosed,poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and looseclothing away from any moving partson engine and lawn mower.
- Page 10 _" Lubrication • Lubricatepivot pointson theblade controlat least oncea seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrol must operatefreely in both directions.See Figure5-1. • Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith lightoil (or motoroil). If wheelsare removedfor any reason,lubricate s urfaceof the pivotarm and inner surfaceof thewheelwith light oil. See Figure5-1. •...
- Page 11 ARNING:Whenremovingthe cutting blade for sharpeningor replacement, protectyour handswith a pairof heavyglovesor use a heavyrag to hold the blade. Periodically inspect t he bladeadapterfor cracks, especiallyif youstrikea foreignobject. Replacewhen necessary.Followthe stepsbelowfor blade service. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug.Turn moweron itsside makingsurethat the air filter and the carburetorare up.
- Page 12 Problem Cause Remedy Eng=nefalls to start Biadecontroldlsengaged. Engagebladecontrol. 21 spark plug Wiredisconnected. 2, Connect wiretOspark plug. Fue!tank empty 0r sta!e!ueL Fil!tank with C!eanl ! resh gaso!inel Enginenot choked. & ,Chokeengine as instructedinthe Operatingyour Lawn Mower section, 5. Faultyspark p!ug, 5. Clean adjustgap orreplace. Blockedfuel iinel 61 clean fue!iinel 7 EngineflOoded: .
- Page 13 Safety Label Found On Your Lawn Mower...
- Page 14 Model Series 410 & 420 Zag Tread Pin BarTread S-WaveTread K2 Tread...
- Page 15 747-1161A Blade Control 687-02074A Ht. Adj.Assy. Front- RH (8"Wheel) 749-1092A UpperHandle 687-02099A Ht. Adj.Assy. Front- LH(7" Wheel) 710-1205 RopeGuide 687-02100A Ht. Adj.Assy. Front- RH (7"Wheel) 24 782-5002B Front Baffle 720-0279 WingNut, 1/4-20 710-1174 CarriageBolt, 5/16-18x 2 25 748-0377C BladeAdapter 720-04072 HandStar Knob 26 742-0641 StandardBlade...
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Page 16: Limited Warranty
To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, lasts, sothe aboveexclusions or limitationsmaynot applyto you. or contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136- In no event shallrecoveryof any kindbe greaterthanthe amountof the 0019, or call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our purchasepriceof the productsold.Alterationof safety features of...