MTD 540 Series manual

Contents

Main Operators Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS FINDING MODEL NUMBER CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES GENERAL OPERATION Slope Operation Do: Do NOT: Children Service Your Responsibility SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE WARNING FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15 SLOPE USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SA FELY. SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER To Remo ve Unit From C arton Hardware Pack Tools Required Disconnect Spark Plug Wire Attaching Grass Catcher To Mower Converting To Side Discharge SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Blade Control Handle Recoil Starter Grass Catcher Mulching Plug SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Gas and Oil Fill-Up Before Starting To Start Engine and Engage Blade To Stop Engine and Blade SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Carburetor Throttle Control Handle Height Cutting Height SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER Deck Care Engine Replacing Rear Flap Lubrication Blade Control Rear & Side Discharge Doors Wheels Engine SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE SECTION 10: SHROUD CHART SECTION 11: PARTS LIST FOR MODELS 540 THROUGH 549 Page Models 540 through 549 Your Notes Date Comments Page MANUFACTURERS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: