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MTD 440 Series Operator's Manual

MTD 440 Series Operator's Manual

21" rotary mower
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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
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A
O
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21" Rotary Mower-
Model Series 440 & 450
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.770-10134G
1/17/2005

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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.770-10134G PRINTEDIN U.S.A. 1/17/2005 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019...

  • 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 information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web MTD LLC site and/or obtain assistancefrom the Customer Support P.O= BOX 361131 Department or an authorized service dealer.
  • Page 3 Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... >:. also 15° t"b...

  • 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

    The cuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after 7. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipesand othersources the engine is shut off. Neverplaceany part of the bodyin of ignition. the bladearea untilyou are surethe blade hasstopped 8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors will rotating. accumulatein the area. 20. Neveroperate mowerwithoutpropertrail shield, discharge 9.
  • Page 6 1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhich may be between upperand lowerhandles. a. Pull up and backon upperhandleas shownin Step 1.Makecertainthe lowerhandleis seated securelyintothe handle mountingbrackets. b. Tightenhandknobs securingupperhandleto lowerhandle.Make surethat eachcarriagebolt is seatedproperlyin the handle. 2. Locatehairpinclip in one holeon the weldpin on each sideof lowerhandle.

  • Page 7: Cutting Height

    5. An adjustingplateand thumb leverat each wheel positionprovidescuttingheightadjustment. a. Depresslevertowardswheel. b. Moveit to anyof the ninepositionsfor desired cutting height.SeeStep 5. c. Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck. 6. Followstepsbelowto assemblethe grasscatcher: a. Placebag overframe sothat its black plasticside uStment is at the bottom. b. Slip plasticchannelof grass bagoverhooks on the frame.See Step6.

  • Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower

    Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Drive Control Recoil Starter -_ Grass Bag -_ Oil Fill/Dipstick WARNING The blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Gasoline Fill tLAdjustment I Use extreme care evers when handling Figure 1 gasoline.
  • Page 9 WARNING:The operationof any lawn mowercan result in foreignobjects being thrownintothe eyes,whichcan damageyoureyes severely.Always wear safetyglasseswhileoperating the mower,or while performing any adjustments or repairson it. Starting Engine Mower WARNING:Besure no one otherthan the operatoris standingnear the lawn mower whilestartingengine or operat- ingmower.
  • Page 10 Lubrication 1. Lubricatepivot pointson theblade controlhandleat least oncea seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrol mustoperatefreely inboth directions.See Figure3. 2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith lightoil (or motoroil). If wheelsare removedfor any Lubricate these reason,lubricatesurfaceof the pivotarm and inner Maintaining points before surfaceof thewheelwith light oil. See Figure3. 3.

  • Page 11: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

    Blade Care bladefor sharpeningor replacement, __IL ARNING:Whenremovingcutting protectyourhandswith a pairof heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold blade. i i iii Maintaining 1. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug.Turn moweron itsside makingsurethat the air filter and You r LaWn the carburetorare up. MOwer 2.
  • Page 12 Problem Cause Remedy Enginefails to start 1. Bladecontrol handledisengaged• 1. Engageblade controlhandle• 2. Sparkplugwire disconnected, 2. Connectwireto spark plug• 3. Fueltank emptyor stale fuel• 3. Fil tank w th clean,fresh gasoline• 4. Engne not primed• 4. Primeengineas instructedin "Operatng YourLawnMower"• 5.
  • Page 13 Off-Season 4. Coat mower'scuttingblade with chassisgreaseto Storage preventrusting. The followingstepsshouldbe taken to prepareyour lawn mowerfor storage. 5. Storemowerin a dry, cleanarea. Donot storenext 1. Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin to corrosivematerials,suchas fertilizer. the lubricationinstructions. Whenstoringanytype of powerequipmentin a poorly 2. We do not recommendthe useof a pressurewasher ventilatedor metal storageshed, careshouldbe taken or gardenhoseto cleanyour unit.
  • Page 15 747-1161A Blade Control 746-1132 ControlCable- 40.75" 749-1092A UpperHandle 746-1114 ControlCable- 50.56" 747-04080 GrassCatcherFrame 35 756-04017 input Pulley 749-0928A LowerHandle 36 731-04998 Trailshield 720-0279 WingNut 37 732-0700 Trailshield Wire 710-1205 RopeGuide 38 712-0397 WingNut, 1/4-20 39 747-04035 RearDoorPivot Rod 710-1174 CarriageBolt ,5/16-18 x 2 664-04007 Grass BagAssembly 40 732-04175...
  • Page 16 To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, or lasts, so the aboveexclusionsor limitationsmay notapplyto you. contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019,or In no eventshall recoveryof any kind be greaterthan theamountof the call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our Web site at purchasepriceof the productsold.

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