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Operator's Manual
21" Hi-Wheel Mower
Model Series
540
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 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,
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Form No.769-00447C
(3/2005)
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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. BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. Form No.769-00447C...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Slope Gauge Servicing Your Mower Assembling Your Lawn Mower Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts List Know Your Lawn Mower Operating Your Lawn Mower Warranty Making Adjustments FINDINGMODELNUMBER 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. -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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 Children 16. Mowindaylight o r good artificial l ight; w alk, n otrun. 17. Stop thebladewhen crossing gravel d rives, Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to walkways o rroads. the presence of children. Children are often attracted to 18.
- Page 5 11. Replace gasoline c apandtighten securely. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the 12. If gasoline isspilled, w ipeitofftheengine and equipment is in safe working condition. equipment. Moveunit t oanother a rea. W ait5 Never tamper with safety devices. Check their minutes b efore starting theengine.
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Page 6: Slope Gauge
SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE i,II A POWER POLE A CORNER OFA BUILDING >, OR A FENCE POST >, >, 15 ° 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 7: Assembling Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER Removing UnitFromCarton • Make sure that carriage bolt through the upper and lower handles on each side is properly seated. • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut Tighten the wing nuts. See Figure 2. tape at carton end and open carton. - Page 8 Fasten thecable tothelowerhandle withthetwo • Slip the rope through the rope guide as shown cable tiesfoundonthelower handle. P ull t hecable below. Tighten the wing nut holding the rope guide tiestightandtrimofftheexcess. SeeFigure 4. to the upper handle. Assembling GrassCatcher Cable Tie NOTE: If the grass catcher came pre-assembled, proceed to the next section.
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Page 9: Know Your Lawn Mower
IMPORTANT: Makesurecableisrouted totheoutside of AttachingSide-Discharge Chute thehandle sothatitisnotinthewaywhen attaching t he • Remove the grass catcher and let the discharge grass catcher. door close. • On the right side of the mower, lift the mulching • Liftthereardischarge d ooronthemower. plug and slide the two hooks of the side-discharge •... -
Page 10: Operating Your Lawn Mower
Read thisoperator's m anual andsafety rulesbefore Cutting HeightAdjustmentLevers operating y ourlawnmower. C ompare t heillustration i n These levers are located on each wheel and are used Figure 10withyourlawnmower t ofamiliarize y ourself to adjust the cutting height. These levers have to be at withthelocation ofvarious controls andadjustments. -
Page 11: Making Adjustments
Stopping Engine Mulching • Release blade control handle to stop the engine For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass. New or and the blade. thick grass may require a narrower cut. If the grass has • Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from grown in excess of 4", mulching is not recommended. -
Page 12: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER • Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground. If you had put plastic under the gas cap, make sure to remove it now. ARNING" Always stop the engine and disconnect and ground the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance work or Lubrication adjustments on your lawn mower. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
Sharpening the Blade • Place the blade on the adapter. Be certain the blade is aligned and seated on the blade adapter • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a flanges. grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen the blade while it is still on the mower. -
Page 14: Illustrated Parts List
SECTION 10: PARTS LISTFORSERIES 540... - Page 15 Series540 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 747-1161A Control Handle 687-02074 Front Height Adjuster Assembly i 749-1092A 687-02075 Upper Handle Front Height Adjuster Assembly i Grass Catcher Frame 747-04080 687-02039 Pivot Bar Assembly i 749-0928B Lower Handle 687-02040 Pivot Bar Assembly i 720-0279...
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Page 16: Warranty
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.
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