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MTD 540 Series Operator's Manual

21” hi-wheel mower
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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
21" Hi-Wheel Mower — Model Series 540
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
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 361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
PRINTED IN U.S.A
IMPORTANT
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
www.mymowerparts.com
www.mymowerparts.com
FORM NO. 769-00447F
10/24/2006

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  • Page 1 P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. FORM NO. 769-00447F PRINTED IN U.S.A MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 10/24/2006 www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operating Your Lawn Mower ......8 Warranty ..........Back Cover Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......10 MTD LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs, and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation. Finding and Recording Model Number BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE YOUR NEW...

  • Page 3: Slope Gauge

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Slope Gauge WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately...

  • Page 4: Safe Operation Practices

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.

  • Page 5: Slope Operation

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 19. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a 6. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclog- of ignition.

  • Page 6: Setup And Adjustment

    Characteristics, features, and engines discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models. MTD LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs, and equipment without notice and without incur- ring obligation. Figure 3-3: Pull recoil starter through rope guide and tighten.
  • Page 7 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 5. Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher. 7. Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To convert to Make certain bag is turned right side out before side discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the assembling (warning label will be on the outside) unit and rear discharge door is closed.

  • Page 8: Operating Your Lawn Mower

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Operating Your Lawn Recoil Starter Mower Cutting Height Adjustment WARNING Levers (front and rear) The blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its Mulch Plug operations.

  • Page 9: Starting Engine

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the op- erator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.

  • Page 10: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Deck Care Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent build-up of grass clippings or other debris. Follow steps below for this job. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gasoline from lawn mower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap.

  • Page 11: Blade Care

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Blade Care WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Remedy Problem Cause Engine fails to start 1. Blade control disengaged. 1. Engage blade control. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3.

  • Page 13: Safety Labels

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower Safety TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT Labels OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER OR GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE. IF DAMAGED, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY.
  • Page 14 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Model Series 540 Wheel Treads S-Wave K2 Bar www.mymowerparts.com www.mymowerparts.com...

  • Page 15: Parts List

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Ref. Part No. Description Ref. Part No. Description Parts List 687-02077A Pivot Arm Assy RH (8” wheel) 747-1161A Blade Control 687-02076A Pivot Arm Assy LH (8” wheel) 749-1092A Upper Handle 734-04215 Front Wheel, 8 x 1.8, K2 Bar...

  • Page 16: Warranty

    For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect e. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its outside of the United States, its possessions and territories, except possessions and territories.

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