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21" Rotary Mower-
Model Series 460
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY
RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit isequippedwithan 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.
FORMNO.769-02882A
PRINTEDIN U.S.A.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
04/02/2007

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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. FORMNO.769-02882A PRINTEDIN U.S.A. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 04/02/2007...
  • Page 2: Customer Support

    Serial Number vided to the right. Youcan locatethe model plate by standingat the operatingpositionand lookingdown at the rear of the deck. This information w ill be neces- MTD LLC sary to use the manufacturer'sweb site, to obtain PoO= BOX 361131...
  • Page 3 Sight and h01dthis levelwith a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... >:. or a fence post ::>., fine (repros erlts a 75o o9 .oo -_ o _ 15°...
  • Page 4 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 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 1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhich may be between upperand lowerhandles. a. Pull up and backon upperhandleas shownin Figure3-1.Makecertain the lowerhandleis seated securelyintothe handle mountingbrackets. b. Tightenhandknobs securingupperhandleto lowerhandle.Make surethat eachcarriagebolt is seatedproperlyin the handle. 2. Locatehairpinclip in one holeon the weldpin on each sideof lowerhandle.
  • Page 7 6. Followstepsbelowto assemblethe grasscatcher: a. Placebag overframe sothat its black plasticside is at the bottom. b. Slip plasticchannelof grass bagoverhooks on the frame.See Figure3-6. All plasticchannelsexcept centertop of bag attachfrom outsideof bag. c. Attachcentertop of bag from insideof bag. 7. Followstepsbelowto attachgrass catcher: a.
  • Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower

    Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Drive Control Electric Start Recoil Starte Ignition Switch WARNING Height Adjustment Mulch Plug ElectricStart The blade control * Shownwith Levers mechanism is a Figure 4-1 safety device. Never Now thatyou haveset up your lawnmowerfor opera- Cutting Height Adjustment...
  • Page 9 mowercan result in foreign objects ARNING:The operationof any lawn "_ being thrownintothe eyes,whichcan damageyoureyes severely.Always wear safetyglasseswhileoperating the mower,or while performing any adjustments or repairson it. perating Starting Engine the operatoris standingnear the lawn _l_llk, l= WARNING:Besure no one otherthan mower whilestartingengineor operat- ingmower.
  • Page 10 Lubrication 1. Lubricatepivot pointson theblade controlat least oncea seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrol must operatefreely inboth directions.See Figure5-1. 2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith lightoil (or motoroil). If wheelsare removedfor any reason,lubricatesurfaceof the pivotarm and inner surfaceof thewheelwith light oil. See Figure5-1. Your Lawn 3.
  • Page 11 Blade Care blade for sharpeningor replacement, __ll ARNING:Whenremovingcutting protectyourhandswith a pairof heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold blade. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug.Turn moweron its side makingsurethat the air filter and the carburetorare up. 2. Removebolt, blade bell support,blade,and blade adapterfrom the enginecrankshaft.See Figure5-3.
  • Page 12 Replacing Battery (if Equipped) acid which may cause burns.Do not ARNING:Batteries containsulfuric short circuit or mutilate batteries in any way. Do not put batteries in fire as these may burst or releasetoxic materials. 1. Loosenroundhandleknobssecuringupperand lower handlesand carefullyfold the upperhandledown towardthe lowerhandleas shownin Figure5-6.
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT: A lwaysplug chargerlead intobatterypack lead first, and then insert batterychargerplug into120 volt standardhouseholdoutlet. Followthis order of action every time youchargethe battery. NOTE:The specialdesignedplug on the chargerwill only fit intothe plugon the batterybox. 2. Chargebatteryfor 8 to 10hoursbeforeinitialuse. Do not charge longer than 12 hours. The batteryshould be chargedat the beginningand end of the season and after any otherextendedperiodsof non-use.
  • Page 14 Proble m Ca use Remedy Enao to start 1..B ade contro d sengaged 1 Engagebade contro 2. Sparkplugwire disconnected. 2. Connectwireto spark plug. 3. Fueltank emptyor stale fuel. 3. Filltank wth clean fresh gasoline. 4. Enginenot primed(if equipped). 4. Pr meengineas instructedin "OperatingYou!LawnMower.
  • Page 15 Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower Label WArninG DONOTremovesafety (or any) labels from mowerfor any reason.
  • Page 16 Model Series 460 .._ ,_:_;/ WheelTreads Zag Tread Bar Tread...
  • Page 17 747-1214 DriveControl 725-04347t KeySwitch 2 L749-0928A . LowerHandle 43 L725-04323t _ 12Volt Battery 710-0703 CarriageBolt 1/4-20 725-04329t BatteryCharger 617-04376A 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20x 0.5 Transmission Assembly 731-05865 736-0270 BellWasher.265x 0.75 RearDischargeDoor 754-0637A V-Belt 17032A DeflectorChuteAdapter 747-1161A BladeControl 732-1014 TorsionSpring 749-1233D 747-0710 UpperHandle(ElectricStart) HingePin...
  • Page 18: 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...
  • Page 19 P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136=0019. PRINTEDIN U.S.A. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136=0019...
  • Page 20: Asistencia Al Cliente

    La presente informaci6n resultar_. necesaria para el uso del sitio web del fabricante y / o para MTD LLC solicitar ayuda del Departamento de Asistencia al Cliente o de P.O= BOX 361131 un distribuidor autorizado.
  • Page 21 "CD Alineey sostengaeste nivel con un Arbol vertical... C9"" o la esquina de una construcci6n... a/o/argo deZ a_ r--_ o el poste de /rheaPUntoa una cerca. I_'_ropros, CO .2 "CD "CD "-- ,__ _ CD _0...
  • Page 22 ADVERTENCIA: El escape del motor de este producto, algunos de sus componentesy algunos componentes del vehiculo contienen o emiten productos quimicos que el estado de California considera que puedenproducir c_.ncer,defectos de nacimientou otros problemas reproductivos. PELIGRO:Esta m_.quina est,. disenadapara ser utilizada respetando las reglasde seguridad contenidasen este manual.
  • Page 23 10. Muchaslesionesocurrencomo resultadode pasarlacortadora Haga Io siguiente: sobre los pies duranteunacaidaprovocadapor derrapeso tropiezos. 1. Muevala podadoraatrav6s de las carasde lapendiente,nunca hacia No sesostengade lapodadorasi seesta cayendo, s uelte la manija arribay abajo.Tengacuidadocuandocambiededirecci6n cuando inmediatamente. operela maquinaen pendientes. 11. Nuncatire haciausted lapodadoramientrascamina.Si debe 2.
  • Page 24 1. Retireel materialde ernpaque que pudieraestarentre las rnanijassuperiore inferior. a. Tirey retrocedala rnanijasuperiorcornose rnuestraen la Figura3-1.AsegQrese de que la rnanija inferiorest_ asentadafirrnernente en Lossoportesde rnontajede la rnanija. b. Aprietelasperillasrnanualesque sujetanla rnanija superiora la rnanijainferior.AsegQrese de que el bul6nde carroest_ apropiadarnente asentadoen la rnanija.
  • Page 25 5. Unaplacade ajuste y una palancaen cadarueda proporcionanel ajustede la alturade corte. a. Presionela palancahaciala rueda. b. Mu_valaa cualquierotra de lasnueveposiciones para la alturade corte deseada.Vea la Figura3-4. Configuraci6n c. Liberela palancahaciala cubiertade la podadora. 6. Siga los pasosa continuaci6npara ensamblarla y ajustes colectorade recortes: Coloquela bolsasobreel marcode modoque el...
  • Page 26: Funcionamiento De La Podadora

    Controlde la transmision electrico Arrancadorde FuncionamientO retroceso de la podadora Palancapara el adjustede la altura de corte (en cada rueda) * Mostradocon PrincipioEl_ctricoopcional Clavija para abono Figura4-1:Losprincipalescomponentes de la podadora. Ahora que ya ha ajustado su podadora para su en el recolector d e c_sped, s u podadora tienela opci6n control de la cuchilla de recircular l oscortesy enviarlos nuevamente a l c_sped.
  • Page 27 puedeser que objetose×tra_os seanar- DVERTENCIA: AI operaruna podadora rojados a losojos,Io cualpuededa_arlos gravemente. Utilice siempregafasde seguridad durante la operaci6n de la podadora o mientrasla ajustao la repara. Encendido del motor Funcionarniente persona apartedel operador p ermanezca ADVERTENCIA: Aseg_rese que ninguna cercade la podadora mientras arrancaelmotor u operala misma.
  • Page 28: Mantenimiento

    2. Lubrique las ruedaspor Iomenosunavez portempo- radaconaceiteligeroo aceiteparamotor.Sin embargo, si lasruedassequitanpot cualquier r az6n,debelubricar la superficiedel brazogiratorio y la superficieinternade la ruedaconaceiteligero.Veala Figura5-1. 3. Lubrique el resortede torsi6ny el puntode pivotede la puertatrasera de descarga peri6dicamente c onaceite ligeroparaprevenir l a oxidaci6n. V eala Figura5-1. Mantenimiento 4.
  • Page 29 Cuidado de la cuchilla para afilarla o reemplazarla,prot_jase las manos usandoun par de guantes para __lh DVERTENClA: Cuandosaque la cuchilla trabajo pesadoo un trapo grueso para sostener la cuchilla. 1. Desconecte el cablede la bujia.Girela podadora IVlantenimientc sobreel costadoy comFuebequeel filtrode airey el carburador q uedenhaciaarriba.
  • Page 30 Reemplazo de la bateria (De serequi- pado) suif_ricoque puedecausar q uemaduras. N o DVERTENCiA: Lasbateriascontienen_cido ponga encortocircuito o mutileias baterias de ningunamanera.Nocoioqueias baterias sobrefuegodado quepueden expiotar o despedir materiaies t6xicos. Mantenimiento 1. Aflojelasperillasdela manilaasegurando l asmanijas inferior y superior y concuidado doblando la manila superior h aciala manila inferior c omosemuestra enla Figura 5-3.
  • Page 31 Reernplazo del fusible (De set equipado) Elcircuito delarrancador electrico y la bateria est&nprote- gidosporunfusible de 40amperes. Si el fusible sequema, el arrancador electrico no funcionar&. Si la unidad no se enciende conel arrancador electrico, sigalossiguientes pasos paraverificar q ueel fusible est&dentro del alojamiento de la bateria: IVlantenimiento 1.
  • Page 32 Problema Causa Remedio El motor no arranca 1. E control de I_minase retir6. 1 Contratare contro de _m na 2. Alambrede buj[adesconectado. 2. Unire alambrea la buj[a. 3. Dep6sitode combustiblecombustiblevado 3. Llenareltanque de la gasolinalimpia o a_ejo. fresca. 4. La v_lvula de combustiblese cerr6. 4.
  • Page 33 segUridad ADVERTENCIA: NO retire Jas etiquetas de seguridad de =a _i I_ ii...
  • Page 34 Modelo Serie 460 Zag Tread Bar Tread...
  • Page 35 747-1214 Control de la transmisi6n 725-04323t Bateriade 12voltios 749-0928A Manijainferior 725-04329t Cargadordebateria 710-0599 TornilloTT de 1/4-20x 0.500" 710-0703 Pernodel carro, ,1/4-20 618-04376A Mecanismode latransmisi6n 736-0270 Arandelade campana,0.265 x 0.75 731-05865 Puertasde descargaposterior 17032A Adaptadordeldeflectordel canal 754-0637A Correaen V 732-1014 Resortedetorsi6n 747-1161A Control de la cuchilla 747-0710...
  • Page 36 MTD. Durante el plazo incorrecto,alteraci6n,vandalisrno,robo,incendio,inundaci6no algQn de la garantiael _nico recursoes la reparaci6n o reemplazodel da_odebido a otto peligroo desastrenatural.El da_o resultantepor la...

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