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Operator's Manual
21" Rear Discharge
Push Mower
Model Series
410 through 419
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-cov-
ered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
ap-
plicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In
the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10124D.fm
(11/2002)
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- Page 1 Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Troubleshooting... 15 Parts List... 16 This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: 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: Slope Operation
unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating. 13. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control handle or other safety protective devices in place and working. - Page 5 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 the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”...
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Page 6: Slope Gauge
SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE... -
Page 7: Assembling Your Lawn Mower
Engines with rubber boot Tecumseh engines Figure 1 • Before setting up your lawn mower, disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug, and ground it against the engine. See Figure 1 . • In the case of lawn mowers where engine is equipped with a rubber boot, attach rubber boot to a bolt on the engine to ground. -
Page 8: Assembling Grass Catcher
Carriage Bolt Wing Nut Weld Pin Figure 4 • Insert the carriage bolt, included in the hardware pack, in the upper hole on the handle mounting bracket (carriage bolt must go to the inside of handle). Secure with one plastic wing nut, also included in the hardware pack. - Page 9 • To remove the grass catcher: Lift the rear discharge door on the mower as shown in Figure 8. Lift the grass catcher up, out of the slots in the handle bracket assemblies. Release the rear discharge door. Converting To Mulcher •...
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Page 10: Know Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Compare the illustrations in Figure 11 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Upper Handle Recoil Starter Grass Catcher Height Adjustment Lever Blade Control Handle The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower. - Page 11 • Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.
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Page 12: Making Adjustments
SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to lawn mower without first stopping the engine and disconnecting the spark plug wire. Handle Height The mower is shipped with the handle at a higher height position. -
Page 13: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER WARNING: Be sure to disconnect and ground the spark plug wire before performing any repairs or maintenance. Maintaining the Blade • Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. -
Page 14: Off-Season Stoarge
Engine oil may also be used. SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE If the lawn mower is not going to be used for 30 days or longer, prepare the unit for storage. Follow the steps below for proper storage of the mower. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Engine fails to Blade control handle disengaged. start Spark plug wire disconnected. Dirty aircleaner. Primer button not depressed. Throttle control lever (if so equipped) not in correct starting position . Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line Faulty spark plug. -
Page 16: Parts List
SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL SERIES 410 THROUGH 419 Zag Tread Wheel Bar Tread Wheel... - Page 17 Model Series 410 Through 419 Ref. Part No. 747-1161A Control Handle 749-1092A Upper Handle 747-04080 Grass Catcher Frame 749-0928A Lower Handle 720-0279 Wing Nut 710-1205 Rope Guide 710-1174 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2 764-0309 Grass Bag Assembly 764-0650 Grass Bag Assembly w/ Bag-Fill Ind.†...
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- Page 20 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of...