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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
21-inch Rotary Lawn Mower — Model 54M
IMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable 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.
FORM NO. 769-02396
PRINTED IN U.S.A
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
3/3/2006
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- Page 1 (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. FORM NO. 769-02396 PRINTED IN U.S.A MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 3/3/2006...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Engine Appendix Engine Safety... 14 Engine Operation... 16 Engine Maintenance... 18 Part Lists ... 24 Warranty ... back cover Model Number www.whiteoutdoor.com DEALER LOCATOR PHONE NUMBER: 800-949-4483 Customer Support Serial Number MTD LLC P. O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,OH 44136... -
Page 3: Slope Gauge
Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Slope Gauge WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise... -
Page 4: Safe Operation Practices
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can Safe result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. -
Page 5: Safe Handling Of Gasoline
19. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclog- ging 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. -
Page 6: Setup And Adjustments
Setup and Adjustment Figure 3-1: Attach wheels. Stand behind the mower as if you were going to operate it. Your right hand cor- responds to the right side of the mower; your left hand corresponds to the left side of the mower. - Page 7 5. To secure cables to the handle, insert posts on cable ties into holes provided on the lower handle. Pull cable ties tight and trim excess. 6. Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher. Make certain bag is turned right side out before assembling (warning label will be on the outside) a.
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Page 8: Operating Your Lawn Mower
Do not bypass its operations. Figure 4-1: The major components on the mower. Use extreme care when Now that you have setup your lawn mower for operation, handling gasoline. it’s important to become familiar with its controls. Gasoline is extremely... -
Page 9: Starting Engine
Using Your Lawn Mower Be sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage the lawn mower or the engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others. -
Page 10: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
General Recommendations • Always observe safety rules when performing WARNING any maintenance. • The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse Always stop engine, or negligence. To receive full value from warranty,... -
Page 11: Blade Care
When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts of your lawn mower before storage. Maintaining Your Lawn Mower... -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
2. Connect boot to spark plug. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Choke engine as instructed in “Operating Your Lawn Mower”. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Clean fuel line. 7. Wait a few minutes to restart. -
Page 13: Safety Labels
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Page 14: Engine Appendix Engine Safety
Engine Safe Operation Practices • When adding fuel, turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap. • Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well ventilated area. • Use only an approved gasoline container. •... -
Page 15: Engine Safe Operation Practices
Running engine produces heat. Engine parts, especially muffler, become extremely hot. Severe thermal burns can occur on contact. Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc., can catch fire. • Allow muffler, engine cylinder, and fins to cool before touching. •... -
Page 16: Operating Your Engine
Read this section before starting your lawn mower engine. Compare the illustrations in Figure 9-1 with your lawn Running the engine with mower engine to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. -
Page 17: Starting The Engine
Check Oil Level IMPORTANT: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the engine stopped. 1. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean, Figure 9-2. 2. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in. -
Page 18: Engine Maintenance
IMPORTANT: If engine must be tipped to transport equipment or to inspect or remove grass, keep spark Maintaining plug side of engine up. Transporting or tipping engine spark plug down may cause smoking, hard starting, Your spark plug fouling, or oil saturation of air cleaner. Engine Tasks Check Engine... -
Page 19: Air Cleaner Service
IMPORTANT: Used motor oil may cause skin cancer if repeatedly left in contact with the skin for prolonged periods. Although this is unlikely unless you handle used oil on a daily basis, it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil. -
Page 20: Removing From Storage
��������� Maintaining Your Engine Figure 10-4: Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. 3. Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. Correct as necessary by bending side electrode, Figure 10-4. The gap should be set to 0.030 in. 4. - Page 21 NOTES...
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Page 23: Parts List
747-1161A Blade Control 731-04859 Bail Cover 712-04064 Flange Lock Nut 1/2-20 726-0240 Cable Tie 664-04034 Grass Bag Assembly 747-04080 Grass Bag Frame 732-0700 Trailshield Wire 731-04998 Trailshield 747-0996 Pivot Rod 10 731-04134A Rear Discharge Door 11 687-02057 Rear Handle Bracket Assy. - LH 687-02056 Rear Handle Bracket Assy. - Page 24 Engine 1P65 �� �� � � �� �� � � � �� � �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� � �� � � �� �� �� �� �� ��...
- Page 25 951-10337 Fuel Tank 951-10336 Flywheel Shroud 951-10335 Rubber Fuel Tank Mounting Washer 951-10334 Oil Filler Tube Assembly 951-10333 Dipstick Assembly 951-10406 Cylinder Head Complete 951-10407 Short Block Assembly 951-10320 Stop Switch and Brake Assembly 951-10319 Recoil Spring and Pulley Assembly 951-10314 Push Rod Kit 951-10313...
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Page 26: Emission Control System Warranty Statement
MTD LLC (MTD), The United States Environment Protection Agency (U. S. EPA) The U. S. EPA and MTD are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your model year 2005 and later small off-road engine. New small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the stringent anti-smog standards. MTD must warranty the emission control system on your engine for the period of time listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine. - Page 27 (c) MTD will include a copy of the following emission warranty parts list with each new engine, using those portions of the list applicable to the engine.
- Page 28 This warranty commences on the date of original purchase and MTD will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product, and has not been...
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