MTD Push Mower, 540 warranty Spark Arrestor, Average Useful Life

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Spark Arrestor

Warning: This machine 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.

Average Useful Life

According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 140 hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful Life, buy a new machine or have the machine inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are working properly and not worn excessively. Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.

warning: 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Section 2 — Important Safe Operation Practices

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Contents Operator’s Manual Thank You Table of ContentsTo The Owner Record Product InformationImportant Safe Operation Practices California Proposition OperationGeneral Operation Children Slope OperationDo Not Do not modify engine ServiceGeneral Service Safe Handling Of GasolineSpark Arrestor Average Useful LifeImportant Safe Operation Practices  Assembly & Set-Up Contents of CartonAssembly Rear Wheels Grass CatcherAdjustments Gas and Oil Fill-UpSide Discharge Chute Controls and Features Stopping Engine OperationStarting Engine Briggs & Stratton/ Kawasaki EngineUsing Your Lawn Mower Using as MulcherUsing Grass Catcher General Recommendations Maintenance & AdjustmentsMaintenance LubricationReplacing Rear Flap Engine CareService Blade CareOff-Season Storage Troubleshooting Problem Cause RemedyModel Series Model Series MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for
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