Yard Machines 540 - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – Table of Contents
- Page 3 – GENERAL OPERATION; SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; This symbol points out important safety instructions; which, if not followed, could endanger the
- Page 4 – Your Responsibility
- Page 5 – SECTION 1: SLOPE GAUGE; SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE; FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15; WARNING
- Page 6 – Removing Unit From Carton; MTD PRODUCTS INC
- Page 7 – SECTION 5: SETTING UP MOWER; Tools Required; ground it against the engine. See Figure 3.; Assembling Handle; FIGURE 4; Lift lower handle
- Page 11 – CONTROLS; Always wear safety glasses; Mulching Plug
- Page 12 – SECTION 7: OPERATION; Starting Engine; engine or operating mower.
- Page 13 – Stopping Engine; Using Your Lawn Mower; Do not
- Page 14 – SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE; maintenance work or adjustments on your lawn mower.; Cleaning Mower
- Page 15 – Lubrication; Wheels; Engine Maintenance
- Page 16 – temperature of these areas of the engine may exceed 150; Blade Care; heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade.; To Remove Blade; • Remove the blade and adapter from the crankshaft.
- Page 18 – rear; Adjusting Carburetor; if the unit will not be used for 30 days; Mower
- Page 20 – SECTION 12: REPAIR PARTS
- Page 23 – SECTION 14: SHROUD CHART
- Page 24 – MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:; How to obtain service:
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PERATOR’S
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ANUAL
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
21” Two-in-One
Mulching Mower
540 Series
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-0912A
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.
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Summary
2 Content Page Safe Operation Practices .........................................................................3 Slope Guage ............................................................................................5 Finding Model Number..............................................................
3 1. GENERAL OPERATION • Read this owner’s guide carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read,understand, and follow all instructions on themachine and in the manual(s) before operation. Becompletely familiar with the controls and theproper use of this machine before op...
4 DO: • Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing directionon slopes. • Watch for holes, ruts, hidden objects, or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you ...
