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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Self Propelled Mower m Model Series G460 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-04803 (January 27,2009)
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Page 2: Serial Number
Choose from the options below: Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7:310 or (330) 220-468:3 Write us at MTD LLC • RO. Box :3611:31 • Cleveland, OH • 441:36-0019... -
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 Notice Regarding Emissions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) internal combustion engine and should not be used i_ll WARNING: This machine is equipped with an are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline,... -
Page 7: Safety Symbols
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting assemble and operate... - Page 8 Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... or a fencepost ' FOldo, diine "o --Lepre_n tsa15 o 15 ° Usethis page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not operate your lawn mower...
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Page 9: Contents Of Carton
AssembJy & Set-Up Contents of Carton One Bottle of Oil One Lawn Mower One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual One Grass Catcher One Side Discharge Chute One Engine Operator's Manual Assembly Insert a carriage bolt found in the manual bag into the upper hole on the handle mounting bracket. -
Page 10: Grass Catcher
The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the handle. See Fig. 3-3. Loosen the wing nut which secures the frame. See Fig. 3-4. All the plastic channels except rope guide. -
Page 11: Side Discharge Chute
Side Discharge Chute Adjustments Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side discharge, CuttingHeight make sure grass catcher is off of the unit and rear discharge door is closed. Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the cutting height of the mower. -
Page 12: Controls And Features
Controls a ndFeatures Drive ControL_ Start Switch Recoil Starter Side Discharge Chute Cutting Height Adjustment Levers Figure 44 Blade Control MulchPlug The mulch plug is used for mulching purposes, Instead of The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. collecting the grass clippings in a grass catcher or using the Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the side discharge chute, some mower models have the option... -
Page 13: 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, an odorless and deadly gas. -
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 Replacing RearFlap 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 Service ilade Care Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil. Slide the blade adapter WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for onto the engine crankshaft. Place the blade on the adapter such that the side of the blade marked "Bottom" (or with sharpening or replacement,...
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Page 17: Replacing Battery
3. Press inward o ntabontheengine b affle t orelease itfrom 5. Replace withnew belt, making s ure belt i sfirmly seated on thebaffle bracket. See F ig. 7 -3. engine pulley w hile pulling f rom theother side and sliding itaround the transmission pulley. -
Page 18: Charging Battery
Open battery cover, remove positive and negative leads Charging Battery from battery, remove and replace with new battery. Connect the positive lead to the positive side of the battery WARNING: The battery contains corrosive fluid pack, then connect the negative side. -
Page 19: Replacing Fuse
ReplacingFuse Off-Season Storage The electric starter circuit and battery are protected by a 40 The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower ampere fuse. If the fuse burns out, the electric starter will not for storage. operate. If the unit fails to start with the electric starter, perform Clean and lubricate... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start Blade control disengaged. Engage blade control. Spark plug boot disconnected. Connect wire to spark boot. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). - Page 21 Problem Cause Remedy Uneven cut 1. Wheels not positioned correctly. 1. Place all four wheels in same height posttion (if equipped with individual height adjusters). 2. Dull blade. 2. Sharpen or replace blade. Mower will not self propel 1. Belt not installed properly.
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Page 23: Model Series
Model Series(;460 Ref I Part Number Description Part Number Description 710-04329 753-06060 Screw, .159 OD x .610 Drive Control Assembly 749-0928A-0637 Lower Handle 787-01593 Engine Baffle Bracket 710-0703 936-0447 Washer, Wave, 1.5 x 1.0 x .029 Carriage Bolt 1/4-20 931-06029 918-04377A Transmission Assembly... -
Page 24: 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,...