MTD 11A-414A752 Operator's Manual
MTD 11A-414A752 Operator's Manual

MTD 11A-414A752 Operator's Manual

21" rotary mower

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21" Rotary Mower-
Model Series 410
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY
RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit is equippedwith 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 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.770-10124F
09/23/2004

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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.770-10124F PRINTEDIN U.S.A. 09/23/2004 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019...
  • Page 2: Customer Support

    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 assistancefrom the Customer Support P.O= BOX 361131 Department or an authorized service dealer.
  • Page 3 Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... >:. also 15° t"b...
  • Page 4: 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: Your Responsibility

    9. A missingor damageddischargecovercan causeblade contact or thrown object injuries. 1. Mow acrossthe face of slopes;never up anddown. 10. Manyinjuriesoccuras a resultof the mowerbeingpulled Exerciseextreme cautionwhen changingdirectionon over the foot duringa fall causedby slippingor tripping. slopes. Donot 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.Makecertainthe 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 5. An adjustingplateand thumb leverat each wheel positionprovidescuttingheightadjustment. a. Depresslevertowardswheel. b. Moveit to anyof the ninepositionsfor desired cutting height.SeeStep 5. c. Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck. 6. Followstepsbelowto assemblethe grasscatcher: a. Placebag overframe sothat its black plasticside uStment is at the bottom. b. Slip plasticchannelof grass bagoverhooks on the frame.See Step6.
  • Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower

    Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Handle pper Handle Recoil Startc ower Handle Starter Rope Oil Fill/Dipstick Grass Cutting Height WARNING Catcher Adjustment Lever (for each wheel) The blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations.
  • Page 9 WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower Stopping Engine 1. Releasebladecontrolhandleto stopthe engineand can result in foreign objects being thrown the blade. into the eyes, which can damage your eyes 2. Disconnectspark plug wirefrom spark plugand severely. Always wear safety glasses while groundagainstthe engine.
  • Page 10 Deck Care Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent build-up of grass clippings or other debris. Follow steps below for this job. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wire. Draingasolinefrom lawn mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthe gas cap. Lubricatethese 2. Tip mowersothat it restson the housing.Keepthe Maintaining points before sidewith the air cleanerfacingup.
  • Page 11: Blade Care

    Blade Care Off-Season Storage WARNING: Whenremovingthecuttingblade Thefollowingstepsshouldbe 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 ,!_i_iii _iii!ii_ii _iii _i__i_ i ii _ _/_ Problem Cause Remedy Enginefails tOstart Engageb!adecontro!hand!el spark plugWiredisconnected. Connec t wire to SPark plug. Fue!tank emptyo[Sta efue! 3 Fi!!tankwith €ieanl![esh gaso!ine. Trou B!ockedfuel !ine: 4: Cleanfuel !inei 5i Faultyspaik C!ean!adjustgap,or !eplao e Enginenot primed.
  • Page 13 ii i_ _i_ii_ii! ii_ _!_ _i I_ ii...
  • Page 14 ZagTread Wh_eel BarTread Wheell...
  • Page 15 747-1161A BladeControl Handle 27 736-0524B Blade Bell Support 749-1092A UpperHandle 28 15261C FrontAdjustmentPlate 747-04080 GrassCatcherFrame 29 720-0426 AdjustmentLeverKnob 749-0928A LowerHandle 30 732-0404 SpringLeverAssembly 31 738-0507B ShoulderScrew 720-0279 WingNut 710-1205 RopeGuide 32 _ FrontWheel 710-1174 CarriageBolt ,5/16-18 x 2 33 710-04371 Screw,1/4-15x 1.250 34 746-0957 ControlCable-37.25"...
  • Page 16 IMPORTANT: OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchaseto obtain deck adjustments, a nd normaldeteriorationof the exteriorfinish warrantycoverage. due to use or exposure. Servicecompletedby someoneotherthanan authorizedservice dealer. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136=0019; Phone: 1=800=800=7310, 1=330=220=4683...

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