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MTD 11A-549Q229 Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation
Practices • Set-Up • Operation
• Maintenance
• Service • Troubleshooting
• Warranty
OPER roR's
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Push Mower m Model Series 540
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019
PrintedIn USA
FormNo.769-03420B
(December 2 0,2007)

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty OPER roR's Push Mower m Model Series 540 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-03420B (December 2 0,2007)

  • Page 2: Customer Support

    Choose from options below: Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 Write us at MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    importantSafeOperation Practices 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: Slope Operation

    12. Amissing ordamaged discharge cover can cause blade When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance contact orthrown o bject injuries. is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than 13.

  • Page 5: General Service

    Service Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with SafeHandling Of Gas01ine: the original equipment manufacture's (O.E.M.) blade only, To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme listed in this manual.

  • Page 6: Spark Arrestor

    SparkArrestor AverageUsefulLife According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), internal combustion engine and should not be used ARNING: This machine is equipped with an this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 140 on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush...
  • Page 7 Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... ¢N 15 ° Usethis page as a guide to determine slopeswhere you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. 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 8: Assembly And Setup

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton One Lawn Mower One Bottle of Oil One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual One GrassCatcher One Hardware Pack One Engine Operator's Manual One Side Discharge Chute Locate the hairpin clip on the weld pin on each side of Assembly lower handle.

  • Page 9: Grass Catcher

    Place rear of the mower deck on raised blocks. The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper handle. See Fig. 3-3. Loosen the wing nut which secures the Remove lock nut from pivot arm assembly (on select rope guide.

  • Page 10: Cutting Height

    Follow the steps below to attach the grass catcher: Slide two hooks of side discharge chute under hinge pin on mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug. Do not Lift rear discharge door. See Fig. 3-6. remove side mulching plug at any time, even when you are not mulching.

  • Page 11: Controls And Features

    Controls a ndFeatures Recoil Starter Grass Catcher Side Discharge Chute Plug Cutting Height Adjustment Levers Figure 44 Grass Catcher Blade Control The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is used to bag The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator engine or operating mower. Never run engine is standing near the lawn mower while starting indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, odorless and deadly gas.

  • Page 13: Usinggrass Catcher

    UsingYourLawnMower UsingGrass Catcher Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are operating the mower. which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction...

  • Page 14: Maintenance And Adjustments

    Maintenance& Adjustments Maintenance Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or motor oil). If wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate General Recommendations surface of the pivot arm and inner surface of the wheel with light oil. See Fig. 6-1. Always observe safety rules when performing Lubricate...

  • Page 15: Engine Care

    Engine Care ReplacingRearFlap A list of key engine maintenance jobs required for good To remove rear flap, lift rear door, and press flap in on performance by the mower is given below. Follow the either side to remove from hole. See Fig. 6-2. accompanying engine manual for a detailed list and instructions.

  • Page 16: Blade Care

    Service Blade Care excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. It ARNING: An unbalanced blade will cause WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for may cause damage to mower and could break sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with causing personal injury.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start Blade control disengaged. Engage blade control. Spark plug boot disconnected. Connect w_re to spark boot. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer).
  • Page 18 ModelSeries 540 WheelTreads PinBar K2 Bar...
  • Page 19 ModelSeries 540 Ref I Part Number Description Description Part Number 734-1987 747-1161A Blade Control Front Wheel, 8 x 1.8, Bar 734-2005A 749-I092A Front Wheel, 8 x 2.125, Zag Upper Handle 746-0957 734-2004A Control Cable, 37.25" Front Wheel, 8 x 2.125, Zag, Yellow 746-1130 734-04087 Front Wheel, 8 x 1.8, Pin Bar...

  • Page 20: Limited Warranty

    MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,...
  • Page 21 Medidas importantes de seguridad • Configuraci6n • Funcionamiento • Mantenimiento • Servicio • Soluci6n de problemas • Garantia Podadora de Ernpujea m Moclelo Serie 540 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 FormNo.769-03420B Impresoen Estados UnidosdeAmerica (Diciembre20,2007)
  • Page 22 Visite nuestro sitio web en www.mtdproducts.com Llame a un representante de Asistencia al CIiente al (800) 800-7310 6 (330) 220-4683 Escribanos a MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...

  • Page 23: Medidas Importantes De Seguridad

    Medidas importantesdeseguridad ADVERTENCIA" La presencia de este simbolo indica que se trata de instrucciones importantes de seguridad que se deben respetar para evitar poner en peligro su seguridad personal y/o material y la de otras personas. Lea y siga todas las instrucciones de este manual antes de poner en funcionamiento...
  • Page 24 8. Noponga l as manos olospies c erca d elas piezas rotatorias control delacuchilla yotros d ispositivos deseguridad oenlatolva delacortadora. El c ontacto conlas cuchillas yprotecci6n ensulugary f uncionando. Nunca opere l a puede p roducir laamputaci6n demanos ypies. cortadora silos dispositivos deseguridad est_n d ahados.
  • Page 25 Mantenga a los ni_os fuera del _rea de trabajo y bajo Limpie la gasolina derramada sobre el motor y el equipo. estricta vigilancia de un adulto responsable adem&s del Traslade la m_quina a otra zona. Espere 5 minutos antes de encender el motor.
  • Page 26 manual. "La utilizaci6n de partes que no cumplan con las Guardachispas especificaciones de equipos originales podria tenet como resultado un rendimiento incorrecto y adem_s la seguridad ADVERTENCIA:ESTA m_quina est_ equipada podHa estar comprometida" un motor de combusti6n interna y no debe ser utilizada en o cerca de un terreno agreste cubierto...
  • Page 27 un Arbolvertical... Alineey sostengaeste nivel con DOblo a Io o la esquina de una construcci6n... o el poste de una cerca. ntoada Una._Pendiente I __ de15 ¢N £ Useesta p&ginacomeguia paradeterminar las inclinaciones de iaspendientesen lasque podriano tenor unaoperad6n segura. WARNING: No pode en inclinaciones mayores a 15 grados...

  • Page 28: Contenido De Ia Caja

    Montajey Configuraci6n Contenido de ia caja Una Podadora Uno Botella del Aceite Uno Colector de C_sped Uno Manual de Operador Uno Paquete de Hardware Uno Canal de Descarga Lateral Uno Manual de Operador de Motor Localice el pasador de horquilla que se encuentra en el Montaje...
  • Page 29 a. Sostenga elcontrol delacuchilla contra l amanija El reverso de lugar del cortac6sped adorna en bloques superior, Fig. 3-3. levantados. Quite la tuerca de cerradura y la arandela de la asamblea de brazo de pivote (en modelos escogidos, 6stos pueden set incluidos pot separado en una bolsa de pl_istico).
  • Page 30 Coloque el colector de c6sped en la varilla de pivote. Deslice los dos ganchos del canal de descarga lateral Suelte la puerta de descarga de modo que descanse debajo del pasador de bisagra sobre el montaje sobre el colector de c6sped, Fig. 3-6. adaptador para abono.
  • Page 31 Controles Y Caracter sticas Arrancador de retroceso-_ Colector de C4sped _ Canal de Descarga Lateral Clavija para rueda) Figura 4-1 Control de Cuchiila Colectorde C4sped El colector de c6sped, Iocalizado en el reverso del cortac6sped, El control de la cuchilla est,1 unido a la manija superior.
  • Page 32 Funcionarniento Encendido dei Motor aparte del operador permanezca cerca de la ADVERTENCIA: Asegurese que ninguna persona podadora mientras arranca el motor u opera la misma. Nunca encienda un motor en espacios cerrados o en una zona con poca ventilaci6n. escape del motor contiene mon6xido de carbono, un gas inodoro...
  • Page 33 Uso¢omoAbonadora Detenci6n del Motor Suelte la manija de control de la cuchilla para detener el Para abonar el c_sped, quite el colector de c_sped de la m_quina. La puerta de descarga posterior deber_ estar cerrada. Para motor y la cuchilla. un abono eficiente, no corte c_sped humedo.

  • Page 34: Mantenimiento Y Ajustes

    MantenimientoYAjustes Mantenimiento Lubrique el resorte de torsi6n y el punto de pivote de la puerta trasera de descarga y clavija de abono lateral RecomendadonesGenerales peri6dicamente con aceite ligero para prevenir oxidaci6n, Fig. 6-1. Respete siempre las reglas de seguridad cuando realice Siga el manual adjunto del motor...
  • Page 35 Cuidados parael motor Reemplazode aler6n traser0 A continuaci6n se presenta una lista de tareas de mantenimiento Para quitar la tapa trasera, levante la puerta trasera, y la necesarias para el buen funcionamiento de la cortadora tapa de prensa en a ambos lados para quitar del agujero. c_sped.
  • Page 36 Servido Cuidadode ia CuchUla Lubrique el cigOe_al del motor y la superficie interna del adaptador de la cuchilla con aceite ligero. Deslice el ADVERTENCIA: Cuando saque la cuchilla de corte adaptador de la cuchilla sobre el cigOe_al del motor. Instale la cuchilla con el lado marcado "Bottom"...
  • Page 37 Solud6n de problemas Problerna Rernedio Causa El motor no arranca 1. El control de I_mina se retir6. 1. Contratar el control de I_mina. 2. Alambre de bujia desconectado. 2. Unirelalambrea la bujia. 3. Dep6sito de combustible combustible vac[o 3. Llenar el tanque de [a gasolina hmpia, fresca. o ahejo.
  • Page 38 Problema Causa Remedio Demasiada vibracibn 1. Cuchilla floja o desequilibrada. 1. Apriete la cuchilla y el adaptador. Equilibre la cuchilla. 2. Cuchilla abollada. 2. Consulte a un distribuidorautorizado. Corte desigual 1. La posici6n de las ruedas no es correcta. 1. Coloque las cuatro ruedas en la misma posici6n de altura (de ser equipado ajustadores de altura individuales).
  • Page 39 Notas...
  • Page 40 GARANTiA LIMITADA DEL FABRICANTE PARA La siguiente garantia limitada es otorgada per MTD LLC con respecto Los articulos necesarios para el mantenimiento de rutina come per a nuevos productos adquiridos y utilizados en Estados Unidosy/o sus ejemplo lubricantes, filtros, afiladores de cuchillas, sincronizaci6n...

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