Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty L \ Push Mower m Model 54M7 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.
1 ToTheOwner ThankYou Thank you for purchasing it was carefully when properly a Lawn Mower manufactured engineered to provide excellent operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual by MTD. Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated performance in this manual prior to operating the equipment. it instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and may not be applicable to all models.
2 importantSafeOperationPractices WARNING: This symbol could endanger points out important the personal all instructions safety and/or in this manual with these instructions before property attempting may result in personal When you see this symbol. safety instructions of yourself to operate which, if not followed, and others. this machine. Read and follow Failure to comply injury.
12. Amissing ordamaged discharge cover cancause blade contact orthrown object injuries. 13. Many injuries occur asaresult ofthemower beingpulled overthefootduring afallcaused byslipping ortripping. Donotholdontothemower ifyouarefalling; release the handle immediately. 14. Never pullthemower back toward youwhileyouare walking. Ifyoumustback themower away fromawallor obstruction firstlookdownandbehind toavoid tripping andthenfollowthese steps: a. Stepback frommower tofullyextend yourarms. b.
Service 3. Check the blade and engine intervals To avoid personal care in handling injury or property damage gasoline. Gasoline is extremely can ignite. Wash your skin and change flammable clothes original 3. Use only an approved Never fill containers gasoline container. inside a vehicle 4. Remove gas-powered equipment Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight equipment 7. trailer and refuel it on the ground.
SparkArrestor Notice Regarding Emissions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate may include the following Modification (EM), Oxidizing Injection on regular emission unleaded control gasoline, and internal combustion engine and should not be used WARNING: This machine is equipped with an on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush i_ll systems: Engine Catalyst (OC), Secondary A
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear machine before attempting to assemble and operate. on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, assemble and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to and operate DANGER -- ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate or grass catcher is in its proper place.
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3 Assembly& Set-Up Contents of Carton One Lawn Mower One Lawn Mower One Grass Catcher One Side Discharge Assembly NOTE:This 2. unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying manual BEFORE operating your mower. One Bottle Manual of Oil Chute Locate the hairpin clip on the weld pin on each side of lower handle. a. engine Handle 1. Operator's Remove hairpin clip from this hole.
3. The rope guide is attached handle. to the right side of the upper See Fig. 3-3. Loosen the wing nut which secures the 1. Place rear of the mower 2. Remove lock nut from pivot arm assembly (on select models, in a plastic bag). rope guide. deck on raised blocks. these may be included 3. Slide wheel, with hollow with lock nut. 4. Assemble the other separately side in, onto pivot arm and secure side in the same manner.
2. Follow the steps below to attach the grass catcher: a. Lift rear discharge 2. Slide two hooks of side discharge mulching door. See Fig. 3-6. plug assembly. remove side mulching not mulching. chute under Lower the mulching hinge pin on plug. Do not plug at any time, even when you are Adjustments CuttingHeight Each wheel has a height adjustment height of the mower. 1. Depress height adjustment 2. Slide lever to desired height. lever to change lever towards position the cutting wheel.
4 Controls and Features Control Recoil Starter Grass Catcher Side Discharge Chute Mulch Plug J Figure 4-1 Blade Control GrassCatcher The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the The grass catcher, unit. Release it to stop engine and blade. any further Never attempt to bypass its operations. ARNING: This blade control is a safety device.
5 Operation f Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower. Standing behind the mower, squeeze and hold the blade control against upper handle. 2.
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance 2. Lubricate motor General Recommendations Always observe maintenance. The warranty safety rules when performing does not cover items that the torsion discharge door and side mulch plug periodically oil to prevent 4. Changing DeckCare of engine-governed speed will void engine wa rra nty. with light and instruction section for lubrication for engine lubrication. for this job. and make sure these are 1.
Engine Care ReplacingRearFlap NOTE: Refer to the engine operation and maintenance in this manual for detailed instructions. Maintain sections oil level. 1. To remove rear flap, lift rear door, and press flap in on either side to remove from hole. See Fig. 6-2. r Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions. .......... ! Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season. Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush.
7 Service Blade Care WARNING: sharpening When removing or replacement, the cutting protect blade for your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Periodically inspect the blade adapter strike a foreign object. Replace when below for blade service. 1. for cracks, especially necessary. 5. if you the engine part number) Remove the bolt and the blade bell support which operating See Fig. 7-1. faces the ground position.
Troubleshooting Problem Engine Fails to start Cause 1. Remedy 1. Engage blade control. Blade control disengaged. 2. Spark plug boot disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark boot. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). 4. Prime engine as instructed in the Operation section. 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Blocked 6. Clean fuel line. 7. Engine fuel line. 7.
EngineOperation Fuel Cap \ Air Cleaner Grip Oil Drain Spark Plug Figure 9=1 Pre-0perationCheck Oil Recommendations NOTE:This engine is shipped engine. Running the engine serious engine damage Before starting without with insufficient engine, is about 20 oz. Use a 4-stroke, or an equivalent motor oil certified 20 Oil mlmlllm Iilmllm high detergent, SG/SF. on the for general, all temperature in your area from m,3o premium U.S.
Check0il Level CheckFuel Level NOTE: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the engine stopped. 1. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick Fig. 9-2. 1. Clean around 2. Fill tank to approximately clean. See fuel fill before removing 1-inch below neck to allow for fuel expansion. NOTE: Before refueling, cap to fuel. lowest portion of Be careful not to overfill. allow engine to cool 2 minutes. StartingTheEngine Oil _1 Cap/Dipsticl 1.
1 EngineMaintenance Periodic any maintenance. To prevent accidental ARNING: the Shut offthe disconnect spark plug engine boot. before _ inspection If engine must be tipped to transport of the engine is essential is to be maintained. Regular maintenance will also ensure a long service life.
AirCleanerService Oil Service Check oil level regularly. Paper filters cannot Be sure correct or every 100 operating dusty conditions. oil level is maintained. hours or daily before starting procedure in the Operation engine. Check every five See oil checking be cleaned and must be replaced section. solvents for cleaning thegasoline air cleaner element. A fire WARNING: Never use or low flash point or explosion could result.
SparkPlugService 3_ necessary by bending side electrode. should be set to 0.030 in. plug removed. DODONOT NOT crankforengine WARNING: check spark _ Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. Correct as See Fig. 10-4. The gap with with spark spark plug removed. To ensure proper engine operation, properly and free of deposits. 1. gapped the spark plug must be Remove the spark plug boot and use a spark plug wrench Electrode to remove the plug. See Fig. 10-3.
Fuel Filter Service The fuel filter cannot Storage be cleaned year or every 100 operating gasoline. 1. 2. and must be replaced once a hours; more often if run with old Remove all fuel from tank by running from lack of fuel. engine Engines stored between until it stops in fuel system or on essential your engine deteriorates Remove c-clamp from fuel line and remove tank outlet. See Fig. 10-5.
TheEZStartPromise ProvisionsofYourLimitedWarranty In addition to the other terms and conditions of the Limited Warranty applicable to your new mower, MTD LLC ("MTD") hereby warrants that your mower's engine will start on the first or second attempt by an able-bodied adult (subject to the limitations described below) for the duration of the manufacturer's limited warranty applicable to your product.
12 ReplacementParts 1- _ Component ® 0 Part Number 951-10292 Spark Plug 951-10298 Air Cleaner Kit 951-10300 Fuel Cap Assembly 951-10358 Fuel Filter 734-1987 734-1988 Wheel (Front - 11A-54M7001) Wheel (Front - 11A-54MT031) 734-04082 Wheel (Rear) 964-04007A Grass Bag 942-0741 Phone (800) 800-7310 serial number or (330) 220-4683 ready).
FEDERAL and/orCALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY YOUR WARRANTY STATEMENT RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS MTDConsumerGroupInc,the United StatesEnvironmentalProtectionAgency (EPA),and, forthose productscertifiedfor sale in the stateof California,the CaliforniaAir ResourcesBoard(CARB)are pleasedto explainthe emission(evaporativeand/or exhaust)controlsystem(ECS) warrantyon youroutdoor 2006 andlater smalloff-roadspark-ignitedengine andequipment(outdoorequipmentengine)In California,new outdoorequipmentengines mustbe
WARRANTED PARTS: The repairor replacementof any warrantedpart otherwiseeligiblefor warrantycoveragemay be excludedfrom such warrantycoverageif MTDConsumerGroup Inc demonstratesthatthe outdoor equipmentengine has beenabused,neglected,or improperlymaintained,and thatsuch abuse, neglect,or impropermaintenancewasthe direct causeof the needfor repairor replacementof the part.
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canadaand/ or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "MTD").
