Bolens Series 540 manual OPERATOR’S Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

21” Rear & Side

Discharge

Mulching Mower

Model Series 540

IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

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.

MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

FORM NO. 770-10019B.FM

(10/00)

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesSlope Operation ServiceChildren Page Slope Gauge Setting Up Your Lawn Mower Disconnecting Spark Plug WireAssembling Your Lawn Mower Removing Unit From CartonAttaching Starter Rope Converting To Side DischargeOperating Your Lawn Mower Know Your Lawn MowerGas and Oil Fill-Up Starting EngineHandle Height Adjustment Using Your Lawn MowerCutting Height Adjustment MulchingMaintaining Your Lawn Mower Engine AdjustmentsGeneral Recommendations Cutting Blade Removal, Replacement, and Sharpening Maintenance Replacing Rear FlapLubrication EngineStoring your Lawn Mower Problem Cause Remedy TroubleshootingPage Model Series Part Description Model SeriesPage Page MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for