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21" Hi=Wheel Mower-
Model Series 540
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY
RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit is equippedwith an internal combustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush-
coveredor grass-covered land unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
FORMNO. 769-00447E
3/17/2006
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- Page 1 If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. FORMNO. 769-00447E 3/17/2006 PRINTEDIN U.S.A. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019...
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Page 2: Customer Support
You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear of the deck. This informationwill be necessary when using the MTD LLC manufacturer's web site, to obtain assistance from the P.O. - Page 3 Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... >:. also 15° t"b...
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Page 4: General Operation
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. -
Page 5: Slope Operation
19.Shut the engine off andwait untilthe bladecomesto a 7. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipesand othersources completestop before removingthe grasscatcheror unclog- of ignition. ging the chute. 8. Neverfuel machineindoorbecauseflammablevapors will The cuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after accumulatein the area. the engine is shut off. Neverplaceany part of the bodyin 9. - Page 6 1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhich may be between upperand lowerhandles. a. Pull up and backon upperhandleas shownin Figure3-1.Makecertain the lowerhandleis seated securelyintothe handle mountingbrackets.Donot crimpcablewhile liftingthe handleup. b. Tightenstar knobsto secureupper handleto lowerhandle.Make surethat eachcarriagebolt is seatedproperlyin the handle. c. Placea blockunderthemowerdeck to raisethe unitoff of thegroundand remove the flangelock nutfromthe axle.Installrearwheeland replaceand tightentheflangelocknut.
- Page 7 7. Yourmoweris shippedas a mulcher.Toconvertto Followstepsbelowto assemblethe grasscatcher. Makecertainbag is turned rightsideout before sidedischarge,makesuregrass catcherisoff of the assembling(warninglabelwill be on the outside) unitand reardischargedoor isclosed. a. Placebag overframe sothat its black plasticside a. On the sideof the mower,lift the mulchingplug, is at the bottom.
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Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower
Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Recoil Starter =====_, Mower GrassCatcher_ WARNING The blade control is a MulchPlug -- safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Side Discharge Chute _,.__ i Use extreme care when ; handling gasoline. Figure4-1:The majorparts on the lawnmower. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the Now that you have set up your lawn mower for... - Page 9 mowercan result in foreign objects being ARNING:The operationof any lawn thrownintothe eyeswhichcan damage youreyes severely.Alwayswear safetyglasses whileoperatingthe moweror while performingany adjustmentsor repairson it. Starting Engine You r LaWn operatoris standingnear the lawn mower M o w ,4_i_ WARNING:Be sure no one otherthan the whilestartingengineor operatingmower.
- Page 10 Deck Care Cleanundersideof the mowerdeck after eachuse to preventbuild-upof grass clippingsor otherdebris. Follow stepsbelowfor this job. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wire. Draingasolinefrom lawn Lubricate these moweror placea pieceof plasticunderthegas cap. points before 2. Tip mowersothat itrestson the housing.Keepthe reassembly. sidewith the air cleanerfacingup. Hold mowerfirmly. than 90°...
- Page 11 Blade Care bladefor sharpeningor replacement, ARNING:Whenremovingthe cutting protectyourhandswith a pairof heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Periodically inspect t he bladeadapterfor cracks, especiallyif youstrikea foreignobject. Replacewhen necessary.Followthe stepsbelowfor blade service. Your LaWn 1. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug.Turn moweron itsside makingsurethat the air filter and MoWer the carburetorare facing up.
- Page 12 Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to Start ade controldisengagedl b!adecontro!, 21 spark plug Wir e disconnected• connect wire to spark p!ug• 31 Fueltank empty OrStalefuel• Ell!tank Wit h clean,!resh gasoline• 4. Enginenot pr reed. Primeengine as instructedin 'fOperat, ingyour Lawn Mowei! I , 5: Faultyspark pug Clean, adjustgap, or replace.
- Page 13 WARNING DO NOT remove safety (or any)labels from mower for any reason: ii i _iI_ ii...
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Page 15: Parts List
Parts List 747-1161A Blade Control 732-0404 FrontSpring Lever 749-1092A UpperHandle 720-0426 HeightAdjustKnob 746-1130 Cntrl.Cable,40" Model 546 &549 710-0599 TT Screw,1/4-20x .500 746-1137 Cntrl Cable,53"Model 543 736-0270 Bell Washer 726-0240 CableTie 710-0654A TT Screw,3/8-16x 1.0 664-04080 Grass BagAssembly 710-0216 Hex Screw,3/8-16x .75 747-04080 Grass Bag Frame 710-1652... -
Page 16: Limited Warranty
To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, lasts,sothe aboveexclusions or limitations m aynot applyto you. or contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136- In no event shallrecoveryof any kindbe greaterthanthe amountof the 0019, or call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our purchasepriceof the productsold.Alterationof safety features of...
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