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MTD 410 Series Operator's Manual

MTD 410 Series Operator's Manual

21 inch rotary mower
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Download this manual See also: Owner's Manual, Operator's Manual
Safety o Assembly
o Operation
oTips & Techniques o Maintenance
* Troubleshooting
o Parts Lists oWarranty
21-inch Rotary Mower -- Model 410 Series
READ SAFETY
RULES
AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unitis equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush=
coveredor grass=covered l and unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor state laws (if any),
If a sparkarresteris used, it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator,Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code), Otherstates mayhavesimilarlaws,Federallaws applyon federallands,A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO, Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136=0019,
FORMNO,770=10124G
PRINTEDiN U,S,A,
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHiO 44136-0019
10/24/2005

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  • Page 1 Safety o Assembly o Operation oTips & Techniques o Maintenance * Troubleshooting o Parts Lists oWarranty 21-inch Rotary Mower -- Model 410 Series READ SAFETY RULES AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unitis equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush=...
  • Page 2 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 assistance from the Customer Support P.O.
  • Page 3 yourlawnmower o nsuchslopes. WARNING Do not mowon inclines with a dope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-" feet). A riding r could overturn and cause serious injury. if operating a walb behind mower on such a dope, it is extremely footing and you could dip, resulting in serious injury.

  • Page 4: General Operation

    WARNING: Engine Exhaust, someofitsconstituents, andcertain vehicle compo _ nents contain oremitchemicals k nown to State ofCalifornia t ocause cancer a nd birthdefects or otherreproductive harm. DANGER: Thismachine wasbuilttobeoperated a ccording t otherubsforsafe operation i nthis manuak A swithanytypeofpower e quipment, carelessness or erroronthepartoftheoperator can Sa.'_e result i nserious injury.
  • Page 5 19. Shuttheengineoffandwaituntilthebladecomestoa 7. Extinguishallcigarettes cigars pipes andothersources completestop beforeremovingthe grasscatcheror unclog- of ignition. L{'_ "_ grogthe chute. 8. Neverfuel machineindoorbecauseflammablevapors will The cutting bladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after accumulatein the area. the engine is shut off. Neverplace any part of the body' i n 9.
  • Page 6 1, Removeanypackingmaterialwhich may be between upperand lowerhandbs, a, Pull up and backon upperhandb as shownin Step 1,Makecertain the lowerhandle isseated securelyintothe handb mountingbrackets, b, Tighten handknobs securingupperhandb to lowerhandle,Makesure thateach carriagebolt is seatedproperlyin the handle, 2, Locatehairpinclip foundin hob on the weldpin on eachside of lowerhandle, a, Removehairpinclipfrom this hob, Usinga pair of pliers, inserthairpinclip intothe otherhob on the...
  • Page 7 providescuttingheightadiustment, a, Depresslevertowardswheel, b, Moveit to any of the nine positionsfordesired cutting height,See Step5, c, Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck, 6, Followsteps belowto assemblethe grasscatcher: a, Placebagoverframe so that its black plasticside is at the bottom, b, Slipplasticchannelof grass bagover hookson the frame,See Step6, All the plasticchannelsexcept center topof bagattachfrom outsideof frame, c, Attachcentertop of bagfrom insideof frame, 7, Followsteps belowto attachgrass catcher:...
  • Page 8 Upper Handle Recoil Starter Lower Handle Oil Fill Starter Ro Cutting Height WARNING Adjustment Lever (for each wheel) The blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Gasoline Fill Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable Figure ! and the vapors are...
  • Page 9 WARNING:The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, wNch can damageyour eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower,or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it. Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operat- ing mower.Never run engine indoors...
  • Page 10 Follow steps below for this job, 1, Disconnectspark plug wire,Draingasolinefrom lawn mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthegas cap, 2, Tip mowerso that it restson the housing,Keepthe sidewith the air cleanerfacing up,Hold mowerfirmly, WARNING: Never tip the mower more than 90 degrees in any directions and do not leave the mower tipped for any length of time.
  • Page 11 B_ade Care WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or repJacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Periodicallyinspecttheblade adapterfor cracks, especiallyif you strikea foreignobject,Replacewhen necessary,Followthe stepsbelowfor bladeservice, 1, Disconnectspark plugwire fromspark plug,Turn moweron its side makingsurethat the air filter and the carburetorare up,...
  • Page 12 Problem Cause Remedy Enginefails to start 1. Bade controldisengaged. 1. Engagebladecontrol 2. Sparkplugwire disconnected. 2. Connectwire to spark plug. 3. Fueltank emptyor stalefuel. 3. Filltank with clean,fresh gasoline. 4. Enginenotprimed. 4. Primeeng ne as instructed n OperatingYourLawnMower. 5. Fauty spakpr ug. 5.
  • Page 13 WARNING DO NOT remove safety (or any) labeJs from newer for any reasen,...
  • Page 14 © TreadTypes Bar Tread Zag Tread...
  • Page 15 747-1161A BladeControl Handle 23 687-02099A Height,Adi, Assy,Front- LH 749-1092A UpperHandle 687-02100A HeightAdi,Assy, Front- RH 24 782-5002B FrontBaffle 710-1205 RopeGuide 720-0279 WingNut, 1/4-20 25 748-0377C BladeAdapter 26 742-0741 Blade 710-1174 CarriageBolt, 5/16-18x 2 720-04072 HandStar Knob 27 736-0524B Blade BelISupport 749-0928A LowerHandle 28 710-1257 Screw,3/8-24x 2,50 712-0397...

  • Page 16: Limited Warranty

    MTD.During the period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy approvedby MTDfor use with the product(s)coveredbythis manual is repair or replacement of the product as set forth above.