Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty A O A 21" Hi=Wheel Mower- AL Model Series 540 iMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equippedwithan internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor grass-coveredland unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower, it will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Slope Gauge ........................................................ Safe Operation Practices ................................... Setup and Adjustment ....................................... Operating Your Lawn Mower .............................. Maintaining Your Lawn Mower .........................
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WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of powerequipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
19.Shutthe engine off and waituntil the bladecomesto a completestop beforeremovingthe grasscatcheror unclogging the chute. The cutting bladecontinuesto rotatefora few secondsafter the engine is shut off. Neverplace any partof the body in the bladearea until you are surethe bladehas stopped rotating. 20. Neveroperate mowerwithoutpropertrail shield, discharge cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrol handle or othersafety protectivedevices in placeand working.Neveroperate mowerwith damagedsafetydevices.
1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhich may be between upperand lowerhandles. a. Pull up and backon upperhandleas shownin Figure3-1.Makecertain the lowerhandleis seated securelyintothe handle mountingbrackets.Donot crimpcablewhile lifting the handleup. b. Tightenstar knobsto secureupper handleto lowerhandle.Make surethat eachcarriagebolt is seatedproperlyin the handle. 2. Locatethe hairpinclipon the weldpin on eachsideof lowerhandle. a. Stand behindthe mower as ifyou were goingto i operate it.
. Followstepsbelowto assemblethe grasscatcher. Makecertainbag is turned rightsideout before assembling(warninglabelwill be on the outside) Yourmoweris shippedas a mulcher.Toconvertto sidedischarge,makesuregrass catcheris off of the unitand reardischargedoor is closed. a. Placebag overframe sothat its black plasticside is at the bottom. a. On the sideof the mower,lift the mulchingplug. See Figure3-7. b. Slip plasticchannelof grass bagoverhooks on the frame.See Figure3-5.
/ Know Your Lawn Mower f M 0Wer BladeControl Recoil Starter CuttingHeight Adjustment front WARNING and rear) The blade control is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. i Neverfuel themachine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, , cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. i Keep hands and feet away from the cutting deck.
Starting Engine the operatoris standingnearthe lawn ARNING:Besure no one otherthan mower whilestartingengineor operating mower.Neverrun engineindoorsor in enclosed,poody ventilatedareas. Engineexhaust containscarbonmonoxide,an odorlessand deadly gas. Keephands,feet, hairand looseclothingaway from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower. __k Operating Follow the set of instructionspertainingto your unit. Refer to engine manual for help with the engine. Briggs & Stratton/Kawasaki Mower Engine: 1.
/ " Deck Care Cleanundersideof the mowerdeck after eachuse to preventbuild-upof grass clippingsor otherdebris. Follow stepsbelowfor this job. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wire. Draingasolinefrom lawn moweror placea pieceof plasticunderthegas cap. 2. Tip mowersothat it restson the engine.Keepthe side with the air cleanerfacing up. Holdmowerfirmly. lVloWe r than 90° in any direction do not ARNING:Never tip the and mower more leavethe mower tipped for any lengthof time.
f Blade Care _i= bladefor sharpeningor replacement, ARNING:Whenremovingthe cutting protectyourhandswith a pairof heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Periodicallyinspectthe bladeadapterfor cracks, especiallyif youstrikea foreignobject. Replacewhen necessary.Followthe stepsbelowfor blade service. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug.Turn moweron itsside makingsurethat the air filter and the carburetorare facing up. 2.
Problem Cause Engine fails to start ii 2 B!adeControidisengaged, Spa[kplug Wiredisconnected. 3: Fuel tank emptYor staid fuel 4. Enginenot primed(if equippedwith primer)i 5. FaultySparkp ugl Shooting Remedy 7: Enginefl0oded. ii EngagebladeC0ntr0 2 connect wireto spark plugl &Fill tank Withcleanl fresh gasoiine: 4. Primeengine as instr,u, cted in operat_ I ingYour Lawn Mower: 15 cleanl adjustgaP,0rreP!ace.
Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower 13
iVlodel Series 540 Zag 14
747-1161A BladeControl 734-04215 FrontWheel,8 x 1.8,K2 Bar 2 749-1092A UpperHandle 734-1988 FrontWheel,7 x 1.8,Bar 3 746-1130 ControlCable,40" 734-1987 FrontWheel,8 x 1.8,Bar 746-04104 ControlCable,40",Snap-On,Kaw 734-2005A FrontWheel,8 x 2.125,Zag 746-1137 ControlCable,53" 734-04086 FrontWheel,7 x 1.8,Pin Bar 726-0240 CableTie 28 738-0507B ShoulderScrew,.5Dx .
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limitedwarrantyset forth belowisgivenby MTDLLCwith respect to newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStates,its possessionsand territories. "MTD"warrantsthis productagainstdefectsin materialand workmanshipfor a periodof two (2) years commencingon the date of original purchaseand will, at its option,repairor replace,freeof charge,any part foundto be defectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.
