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MTD series 540 Operator's Manual

21" rear & side discharge mulching mower
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OPERATOR'S
MAN
21" Rear & Side
Discharge
Mulching Mower
Model Series 540
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS
INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10019C
(10/01)

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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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722. MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Calling Customer Support

    (Model Number) (Serial Number) Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: MTD PRODUCTS INC CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136 ENGINEINFORMATION The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power- rating, specifications, warranty and service.

  • Page 3: Section 1: Important Safeoperation P Ractices

    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: Slope Operation

    unclogging thechute. The cutting b lade continues to obscure your vision of a child who may run into the rotate f orafewseconds after t heengine i sshut o ff. mower. Never place any part o fthebody inthe blade area until Keep children away from hot or running engines.
  • Page 5 intervals forproper tightness. Also, v isually inspect blade 9. Grass c atcher components, discharge cover, and trail fordamage (e.g., b ent, cracked, worn) R eplace blade shield aresubject towear a nd damage which c ould with theoriginal equipment manufacture's (O.E.M.) blade expose m oving p arts orallow objects t obethrown.
  • Page 6 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE >, >, £O >, 15 ° IdLI ,..J 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). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury.

  • Page 7: Section3: Assembling Yourlawn Mower

    SECTION3: ASSEMBLING YOURLAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position.
  • Page 8 Attaching Rear W heels Rear Mulching • Remove hardware from rear pivot bars. Baffle • Insert shoulder screw through flat washer, wave washer, rear wheel, and spring washer. • Secure shoulder screw with hardware to rear pivot bar. See Figure 5. Spring Washer Figure 7 IMPORTANT: Make sure cables are routed to the...

  • Page 9: Section 4: Know Your Lawnmower

    SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER GrassCatcher Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in The grass catcher, located at the rear of the mower, is Figure 9 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself used to bag the grass clippings for disposal at another with the location of various controls and adjustments.

  • Page 10: Section6: Makingadjustments

    Standbehind themower a ndsqueeze theblade designed to be operated at full throttle to give you the control handle against t heupper h andle. best cut and do the most effective job of mowing or Grasp recoil s tarter h andle andpullropeoutslowly mulching.

  • Page 11: Engine Adjustments

    IMPORTANT:All wheels must be placed in the same Height Adjustment relative position. For rough or uneven lawns, move the / Lever height adjustment lever to a higher position. This will help stop scalping of the grass. EngineAdjustments See the separate engine manual packed with your unit for adjustments to the engine.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    Lubrication Always stop engine and disconnect spark Rear Discharge plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or Door doing any kind of service work on the lawn Handle mower. \\\\\\\\ Bracket Blade Control: Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle and the brake cable at least once a season with light oil.

  • Page 13: Storing Yourlawn Mower

    • Remove the blade and the adapter from the • Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft. crankshaft. • Place the blade on the adapter. Be certain the blade is aligned and seated on the blade adapter flanges. Blade •...

  • Page 14: Section8: Troubleshooting

    SECTION8: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Blade control handle disengaged. Engage blade control handle. Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line.
  • Page 15 Notes...
  • Page 16 ModelSeries540 \\\\\\\ °...
  • Page 17 ModelSeries540 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 682-3056A 749-1092A Upper Handle Handle Bracket Assembly - RH 747-1161A Handle Bracket Assembly - LH Control Handle 731-2626 710-0286 Machine Screw 1/4-20 x .500 Control Handle Cover 710-1270 C-Sunk Screw 1/4-20 x 1.3" 710-0896 Hex Washer Screw 1/4-14 x .625 746-0883...
  • Page 20 MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold MTD warrants this product against defects in material and or exported outside of the United States of America, workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing...

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