MTD 540 Series manual Trouble Shooting Guide, Blade Mounting Torque

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•Align the blade bell support over the blade with the tabs in the holes of the blade and insert the hex bolt. Tighten the hex bolt to the torque listed in the “Blade Mounting Torque” section below.

Blade Mounting Torque

Center Bolt: 450 in. lbs. min., 600 in. lbs. max.

IMPORTANT:To ensure safe operation, all nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for correct tightness.

SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE

The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn mower for storage.

•Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions.

•Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions.

•Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting.

•Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.

NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts.

SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

Trouble

Possible Cause(s)

Corrective Actions

 

 

 

 

 

Engine fails to

1.

Blade control handle disengaged.

1.

Engage blade control handle.

start

2.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

2.

Connect wire to spark plug.

 

3.

Dirty air cleaner.

3.

Refer to the engine manual.

 

4.

Primer button not depressed.

4.

Refer to the engine manual.

 

5.

Throttle control lever not in correct starting

5.

Move throttle lever to FAST or START position.

 

 

position (if so equipped).

 

 

 

6.

Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

6.

Clean fuel line.

 

7.

Blocked fuel line .

7.

Clean, adjust gap or replace.

 

8.

Faulty spark plug.

8.

Refer to the engine manual.

 

9.

Engine flooded.

9.

Wait for a while and crank the engine.

Engine runs

1.

Unit running in START position.

1.

Move throttle lever to FAST position.

erratic

2.

Spark plug wire loose.

2.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire. Check spark plug

 

 

 

 

for fouling.

 

3.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

3.

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

 

4.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

4.

Refer to the engine manual.

Engine

1.

Engine oil level low.

1.

Fill crankcase with proper oil.

overheats

2.

Dirty aircleaner.

2.

Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit.

 

3.

Air flow restricted.

3.

Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire. Remove

 

 

 

 

blower housing and clean.

 

4.

Carburetor not adjusted properly.

4.

Refer to the engine manual..

Occasional skip

1.

Spark plug gap too close.

1.

Adjust gap to .030".

(hesitates) at

2.

Carburetor idle mixture adjustment

2.

Refer to the engine manual.

high speed

 

improperly set.

 

 

Idles poorly

1.

Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too wide.

1.

Reset gap to .030" or replace spark plug.

 

2.

Carburetor not adjusted.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Refer to the engine manual.

Excessive

1.

Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.

1.

Tighten blade and adapter. Balance blade.

vibration

2.

Bent cutting blade.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

See an authorized service dealer.

Mower will not

1.

Engine speed too low (not applicable in

1.

Set throttle between 3/4 and full throttle.

mulch grass

 

mowers with fixed throttle)

 

 

 

2.

Wet grass.

2.

Wait until later to cut.

 

3.

Excessively high grass.

3.

Mow once at a high cutting height, then mow again at

 

 

 

 

desired height.

Uneven cut

1.

Wheels positioned incorrectly.

1.

Place all four wheels in same height position.

 

2.

Dull blade.

2.

Sharpen or replace blade.

NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments above, contact your local authorized service dealer.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices General OperationChildren ServiceSlope Operation Do notYour Responsibility Slope Gauge Assembling Your Lawn Mower Attaching Grass Catcher To Mower Blade Control Handle Know Your Lawn MowerConverting To Side Discharge Recoil StarterOperating Your Lawn Mower Carburetor Making AdjustmentsUsing the Mulcher Throttle ControlMaintaining Your Lawn Mower Lubrication Blade CareTrouble Shooting Guide Blade Mounting TorqueShroud Chart Shroud ColorParts List for Models 540 Through Models 540 through Your Notes Date Comments MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

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