MTD series 540 Operator's Manual page 5

intervals forproper tightness. Also, v isually inspect blade
fordamage (e.g., b ent, cracked, worn) R eplace blade
with theoriginal equipment manufacture's (O.E.M.) blade
only, l isted inthis manual. "Use ofparts which d onot
meet theoriginal equipment specifications may lead to
improper performance and compromise safety!"
4. Mower blades aresharp and can cut. W rap t heblade or
wear g loves, and useextra caution w hen servicing them.
5. Keep allnuts, bolts, and screws tight t obesure the
equipment isinsafe working c ondition.
6. Never tamper with safety d evices. Check t heir p roper
operation regularly.
7. After s triking aforeign o bject, stop theengine, disconnect
the spark plug wire and ground a gainst theengine.
Thoroughly inspect themower forany damage. Repair
the damage before s tarting and operating themower.
8. Never attempt tomake awheel orcutting h eight
adjustment while theengine i srunning.
9. Grass c atcher components, discharge cover, and trail
shield aresubject towear a nd damage which c ould
expose m oving p arts orallow objects t obethrown. For
safety p rotection, frequently check c omponents and
replace immediately with original equipment
manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only, l isted inthismanual.
"Use ofparts which d onot m eet theoriginal equipment
specifications may lead toimproper performance and
compromise safety!"
10. Donot c hange theengine g overnor setting o roverspeed
theengine. The governor controls themaximum s afe
operating speed o ftheengine.
11. Maintain orreplace s afety a nd instruction labels, as
necessary.
12. Observe proper disposal laws andregulations. Improper
disposal offluids a ndmaterials canharm the
environment.
_, ARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY:
Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your lawn mower.