MTD 540 Series Operator's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. MTD Manuals
  4. Lawn Mower
  5. 540 Series
  6. Operator's manual
MTD 540 Series Operator's Manual

MTD 540 Series Operator's Manual

Push mower
Hide thumbs Also See for 540 Series:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: Operator's Manual
Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
O
'
M
peratOr
s
anual
Push Mower — Model Series 540
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-03420
(August 27, 2007)

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for MTD 540 Series

Summary of Contents for MTD 540 Series

  • Page 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Printed In USA Form No. 769-03420...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Choose from the options below: ◊ Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com ◊ Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 ◊ Write us at MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...

  • Page 3: Safe Operation Practices

    Important Safe Operation 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 A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance contact or thrown object injuries. is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled you can let go.
  • Page 5 Service Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade Safe Handling Of Gasoline: for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with 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

    Spark Arrestor Average Useful Life WARNING: According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission This machine is equipped with an (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), internal combustion engine and should not be used this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 140 on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush hours of operation.
  • Page 7 2 — i ectiOn MpOrtant peratiOn ractices...

  • Page 8: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Lawn Mower • One Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual • One Bottle of Oil • One Grass Catcher • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Hardware Pack • One Side Discharge Chute Assembly Locate the hairpin clip on the weld pin on each side of lower handle.
  • Page 9 The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper Place rear of the mower deck on raised blocks. handle. See Fig. 3-3. Loosen the wing nut which secures the Remove lock nut from pivot arm assembly (on select rope guide.
  • Page 10 Follow the steps below to attach the grass catcher: Slide two hooks of side discharge chute under hinge pin on mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug. Do not Lift rear discharge door. See Fig. 3-6. remove side mulching plug at any time, even when you are not mulching.

  • Page 11: Controls & Features

    Controls and Features Blade Control Recoil Starter Grass Catcher Side Discharge Chute Mulch Plug Cutting Height Adjustment Levers Figure 4-1 Grass Catcher Blade Control The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is used to bag The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. the grass clippings for disposal at another site.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
  • Page 13 Using Your Lawn Mower Using Grass Catcher Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could operating the mower.

  • Page 14: Maintenance & Adjustment

    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. •...
  • Page 15 Replacing Rear Flap Engine Care 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

    Service Blade Care WARNING: An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. It WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for may cause damage to mower and could break sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with causing personal injury. a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of blade.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start Blade control disengaged. Engage blade control. Spark plug boot disconnected. Connect wire to spark boot. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). Prime engine as instructed in the Operation section.

  • Page 18: Illustrated Parts List

    Model Series 540 Wheel Treads Pin Bar K2 Bar...
  • Page 19 Model Series 540 Part Number Description Part Number Description 747-1161A Blade Control 734-1987 Front Wheel, 8 x 1.8, Bar 749-1092A Upper Handle 734-2005A Front Wheel, 8 x 2.125, Zag 734-04087 Front Wheel, 8 x 1.8, Pin Bar 746-1130 Control Cable, 40” 738-0507B Shoulder Scr., .5D x .434 - LH Rear 746-04104...

  • Page 20: Warranty

    MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 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,...

Table of Contents