Table Of Contents - MTD 540 Series Operator's Manual

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This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble,
prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Slope Gauge........................................................ 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Setup and Adjustment ....................................... 6
Operating Your Lawn Mower .............................. 8
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
EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the
equipment and copy the information to the sample
model plate provided to the right. 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
site, to obtain assistance from the Customer Sup-
port Department, or when contacting an authorized
Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or
maintenance of this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
• Visit www.mtdproducts.com
• Call a Customer Support Representative at 1-800-800-7310.
• The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-
rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's
Manual, packed separately with your unit, for more information.

Table of Contents

service dealer.
Customer Support
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
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Troubleshooting ................................................ 12
Safety Labels .................................................... 13
Parts List ........................................................... 14
Warranty .............................................Back Cover
Model Number
2
Serial Number