Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty L Self Propelled Mower m Model Series 460 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.
1 ToTheOwner ThankYou Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by If you have any problems MTD LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual It instructs prior to operating your machine. persons who will operate address and mailing the equipment.
2 importantSafeOperationPractices WARNING: This symbol could endanger all instructions points out important the personal 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 machine isforest-covered, equipped with brush an on ARNING: or near anyThis unimproved covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's _1
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 Engine Operator's One Side Discharge 2. Manual One Bottle without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying manual BEFORE operating your mower. engine in the manual Remove any packing material upper and lower handles. which Pull up and back on upper handle as shown in Fig.
3. The rope guide is attached handle. to the right side of the upper See Fig. 3-3. Loosen the wing nut which b. secures the of grass bag over hooks on the frame. See Fig. 3-4. All the plastic rope guide. channels except center top of bag attach from outside Figure 4. Slip plastic channel Figure 3-4 3-3 against of bag. a. Hold blade control upper b. Pull starter control. rope out of the engine. c. Slip starter rope into rope guide. d. Tighten handle. Release blade c. 2.
Side DischargeChute Your mower is shipped make sure grass catcher is closed. 1. Adjustments as a mulcher. To convert to side discharge, is off of the unit and rear discharge door CuttingHeight Each wheel has a height adjustment On the side of the mower, 3-6. lift the mulching plug. See Figure height of the mower. lever to change the cutting Refer to Fig. 3-7. f Figure 3-7 Figure 3-6 2_ Slide two hooks of side discharge mulching plug assembly.
4 Controls andFeatures Drive Controk Recoil Starter Side Discharge Chute Cutting Height Adjustment Levers J Figure 4-1 BladeControl MulchPlug The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the The mulch plug is used for mulching purposes. collecting the grass clippings in a grass catcher unit. Release it to stop engine and blade.
Operation Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator engine or operating mower. Never run engine is standing near the lawn mower while starting 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. Follow the set of instructions pertaining to your unit. Refer to engine manual for help with the engine.
UsingYour Lawn Mower UsingGrassCatcher Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects You can use the grass catcher to collect operating the mower. which could damage be accidently thrown serious personal 1. lawn mower or engine. Such objects could by the mower in any direction and cause injury to the operator 1. and others. The operation of any lawn mower performing any adjustments the mower, following instructions while can you are in the & Set-Up" section.
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance 2. Lubricate motor General Recommendations Always observe maintenance. The warranty the wheels oil). If wheels at least once a season with light oil (or are removed for any reason, lubricate surface of the pivot arm and inner surface with light oil. See Fig. 6-1. safety rules when performing any 3.
Engine Care ReplacingRearFlap A list of key engine performance maintenance by the mower accompanying for good 1. is given below. Follow the engine manual Maintain jobs required for a detailed oil level as instructed list and instructions. in engine manual. Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal Clean every few hours under extremely To remove rear flap, lift rear door, and press flap in on either side to remove from hole. See Fig. 6-2. r conditions. dusty conditions.
7 Service 8lade Care 5. Lubricate the engine the blade adapter WARNING: sharpening When removing or replacement, the cutting protect blade for inspect the blade adapter strike a foreign object. Replace when below for blade service. 1. for cracks, especially necessary. part number) Disconnect spark plug boot from spark plug. Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are facing up. 2. operating faces the ground position.
4. Press inward on tab on the engine the baffle bracket. baffle to release it from 6. See Fig. 7-3. Replace with new belt, making engine pulley while it around 7. the transmission Reattach engine in the previous 8. pulling Turn mower sure belt is firmly seated on from the other side and sliding pulley. baffle and reassemble blade as described section. back over and make sure belt is seated on the transmission pulley.
Troubleshooting Problem Engine Fails to start Cause 1. Remedy 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 section. in the Operation 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Blocked fuel line. 6. Clean fuel line. Z Engine flooded. Z Waita few mmutes to restart, butdo not prime.
Problem Cause Uneven cut 1. Wheels not positioned Remedy correctly. 1. Place all four wheels in same height (if equipped 2. Dull blade. i : SECTION 8 -- TROUBLESHOOTING with individual position height adjusters). 2. Sharpen or replace blade.
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Model Series460 .22 _/52 47 _43 34 _64 38 9 37 One Piece Pulley Set-Up 74 40 _ _42 _'44 41 NOTE: Mower standard features/components equipment. vary by model.
Model Series460 Ref No. 1 I Part Number 747-1214 Description Rof[Part Number Description NO, Drive Control 4O 748-04082 Blade Adapter, 942-0741 21" Mulching 25ram 2 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 41 3 736-0270 Bell Washer.265 42 736-0524B Blade Bell Support 4 17032A Deflector 43 987-02334 Pivot Plate Assembly 44 710-1257 Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 2.50 45 749-0928A-0637 Lower Handle x 0.
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").
