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MTD Series 460 Operator's Manual

21” rotary mower
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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
* Shown with optional Electric Start
21" Rotary Mower — Model Series 460
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. 770-10577C
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
11/21/2006

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  • Page 1 Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL * Shown with optional Electric Start 21” Rotary Mower — Model Series 460 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).

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Off-Season Storage and Safety Labels ..15 Operating Your Lawn Mower ......8 Parts List ............16 MTD LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs, and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation. Finding and Recording Model Number BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT,...

  • 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 of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).

  • Page 4: Safe Operation Practices

    WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
  • Page 5 19. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a 6. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclog- of ignition. ging the chute. 7. Never fuel machine indoor because flammable vapors will The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after accumulate in the area.

  • Page 6: Setup And Adjustment

    1. Remove any packing material which may be between upper and lower handles. a. Pull up and back on upper handle as shown in Figure 3-1. Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mounting brackets. b. Tighten hand knobs securing upper handle to Setup and lower handle.
  • Page 7 6. Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher: a. Place bag over frame so that its black plastic side is at the bottom. b. Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the frame. See Figure 3-6. All plastic channels except center top of bag attach from outside of bag.

  • Page 8: Operating Your Lawn Mower

    Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Drive Control Electric Start Recoil Starter Operating Ignition Switch Your Lawn Mower WARNING Height Adjustment Mulch Plug The blade control * Shown with optional Electric Start Levers mechanism is a Figure 4-1 safety device. Never Cutting Height Adjustment Levers Now that you have set up your lawn mower for opera- tion, get aquainted with its controls and features.
  • Page 9 WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it. Operating Starting Engine Your Lawn...

  • Page 10: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

    Lubrication 1. Lubricate pivot points on the blade control at least once a season with light oil. The blade control must operate freely in both directions. See Figure 5-1. 2. Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or motor oil). If wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate surface of the pivot arm and inner Maintaining surface of the wheel with light oil.
  • Page 11 Blade Care WARNING: When removing cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold blade. Maintaining 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter and Your Lawn the carburetor are up.
  • Page 12 Replacing Battery (If Equipped) WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which may cause burns. Do not short circuit or mutilate batteries in any way. Do not put batteries in fire as these Maintaining may burst or release toxic materials. Your Lawn 1.
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT: Always plug charger lead into battery pack lead first, and then insert battery charger plug into 120 volt standard household outlet. Follow this order of action every time you charge the battery. NOTE: The special designed plug on the charger will only fit into the plug on the battery box.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Problem Cause Remedy 1. Blade control disengaged. 1. Engage blade control. Engine fails to start 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4.

  • Page 15: Off-Season Storage And Safety Labels

    Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower Safety Labels TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER OR GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE. IF DAMAGED, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY. WARNING DO NOT remove safety (or any) labels from mower for any reason.
  • Page 16 Model Series 460 Wheel Treads Zag Tread Bar Tread...

  • Page 17: Parts List

    747-1214 Drive Control 725-04347† Key Switch 749-0928A Lower Handle 725-04323† 12 Volt Battery 710-0703 Carriage Bolt 1/4-20 725-04329† Battery Charger 618-04376 Transmission Assembly 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 731-05865 Rear Discharge Door 736-0270 Bell Washer.265 x 0.75 754-0637A V-Belt 17032A Deflector Chute Adapter Parts List...
  • Page 18 NOTES Use this page to make notes and write down important information.
  • Page 19 NOTES Use this page to make notes and write down important information.
  • Page 20 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect e. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its outside of the United States, its possessions and territories, except possessions and territories.