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21" Rotary Mower- Model Series 460

iMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunit isequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnot beusedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brush-

coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).

If a sparkarresterisused,itshouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderby the operator.In theStateof Californiathe aboveisrequiredbylaw

(Section4442of the CaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester

for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

FORMNO.769-02882A

PRINTEDIN U.S.A. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 04/02/2007

Summary of content (36 pages)

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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty A O AL ( v Shownwith optionalElectricStart 21" Rotary Mower- Model Series 460 iMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit isequippedwithan internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor grass-coveredland unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor sta
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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 .............................. 3 4 6 8 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.
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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.
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1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhich may be between upperand lowerhandles. a. Pull up and backon upperhandleas shownin Figure3-1.Makecertain the lowerhandleis seated securelyintothe handle mountingbrackets. b. Tightenhandknobs securingupperhandleto lowerhandle.Make surethat eachcarriagebolt is seatedproperlyin the handle. 2. Locatehairpinclip in one holeon the weldpin on each sideof lowerhandle. a. Removehairpinclipfrom this hole.Usinga pair of pliers,insert hairpinclip intothe other holeon the weldpin.
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6. Followstepsbelowto assemblethe grasscatcher: a. Placebag overframe sothat its black plasticside is at the bottom. b. Slip plasticchannelof grass bagoverhooks on the frame.See Figure3-6. All plasticchannelsexcept centertop of bag attachfrom outsideof bag. c. Attachcentertop of bag from insideof bag. 7. Followstepsbelowto attachgrass catcher: a. Lift rear dischargedoor. b. Placegrass catcheron thepivot rod. Letgo of dischargedoor sothat it restson thegrass catcher.See Figure3-7.
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Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Drive Control Electric Start Recoil Starte Ignition Switch WARNING The blade control mechanism 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. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. I Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck.
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mowercan result in foreign objects ARNING:The operationof any lawn being thrownintothe eyes,whichcan damageyoureyes severely.Always wear safetyglasseswhileoperating the mower,or while performing any adjustmentsor repairson it. _ Starting _l_llk, "_ perating Engine the operatoris standingnear the lawn l= WARNING:Besure no one otherthan mower whilestartingengineor operatingmower. Neverrun engine indoors or in enclosed,poorly ventilatedareas.
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=, Lubrication 1. Lubricatepivot pointson theblade controlat least oncea seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrol must operatefreely inboth directions.See Figure5-1. 2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith lightoil (or motoroil). If wheelsare removedfor any reason,lubricatesurfaceof the pivotarm and inner surfaceof thewheelwith light oil. See Figure5-1. Your Lawn 3.
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Blade Care __ll f blade for sharpeningor replacement, ARNING:Whenremovingcutting protectyourhandswith a pairof heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold blade. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug.Turn moweron its side makingsurethat the air filter and the carburetorare up. 2. Removebolt, blade bell support,blade,and blade adapterfrom the enginecrankshaft.See Figure5-3. 3. The bladecan be sharpenedwith a fileor on a grinding wheel.Do notattemptto sharpenthe blade while it is still on the mower.
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f _ Replacing __k Battery (if Equipped) acid which may cause burns.Do not ARNING:Batteries containsulfuric short circuit or mutilate batteries in any way. Do not put batteries in fire as these may burst or releasetoxic materials. 1. Loosenroundhandleknobssecuringupperand lower handlesand carefullyfold the upperhandledown towardthe lowerhandleas shownin Figure5-6. 2. Removethetwo screwssecuringbatterycoverto battery housingand placethem to the side. See Figure 5-6. Figure 5=6 WARNING f .
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IMPORTANT:Alwaysplug chargerlead intobatterypack lead first, and then insert batterychargerplug into120 volt standardhouseholdoutlet. Followthis order of action every time youchargethe battery. NOTE:The specialdesignedplug on the chargerwill only fit intothe plugon the batterybox. 2. Chargebatteryfor 8 to 10hoursbeforeinitialuse. Do not charge longer than 12 hours. The batteryshould be chargedat the beginningand end of the season and after any otherextendedperiodsof non-use. 3.
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Proble m Ca use Enaone fa s to start Remedy 1....Bade contro d sengaged 1 Engagebade contro 2. Sparkplugwire disconnected. 2. Connectwireto spark plug. 3. Fueltank emptyor stale fuel. 4. Enginenot primed(if equipped). 3. Filltank wth clean fresh gasoline. 4. Pr meengineas instructedin "OperatingYou!LawnMower. 5. Faultysparkplug. 6. Blockedfuel line. 7. Enginef coded. I For repairs beyond merits listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. do not pr me. 8.
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Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower Label WArninG DONOTremovesafety (or any) labels from mowerfor any reason.
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Model Series 460 ....
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1 747-1214 DriveControl 42 2 L749-0928A . LowerHandle 710-0703 725-04347t KeySwitch 43 L725-04323t _ 12Volt Battery 44 725-04329t BatteryCharger 4 617-04376A TransmissionAssembly CarriageBolt 1/4-20 45 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20x 0.5 5 731-05865 RearDischargeDoor 46 736-0270 BellWasher.265x 0.
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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.
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Seguridad=Ensamblaje=Operaci6n=Consejos y T6cnicas.Mantenimiento-Soluci6n A AL de problemas.
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Este manual del operador es una parte irnportante de su nueva rnaquina podadora. Le ayudar_ a rnontar, preparar y rnantener la unidad para obtener los rnejores resultados. Pot favor, lea y cornprenda el contenido del manual. Indice Indicador de pendiente ...................................... 3 Pr_cticas de seguridad en la operaci6n .......... 4 Configuraci6n y ajustes .................................... 6 Funcionarniento de la podadora ...................... 8 iVlantenirniento de la podadora ...........
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ADVERTENCIA: El escape del motor de este producto, algunos de sus componentesy algunos componentes del vehiculo contienen o emiten productos quimicos que el estado de California considera que puedenproducir c_.ncer,defectos de nacimientou otros problemas reproductivos. Pr cticas de PELIGRO:Esta m_.quinaest,. disenadapara ser utilizada respetando las reglasde seguridad contenidasen este manual.
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10. Muchaslesionesocurrencomo resultadode pasarlacortadora sobre los pies duranteunacaidaprovocadapor derrapeso tropiezos. No sesostengade lapodadorasi seesta cayendo,suelte la manija inmediatamente. Haga Io siguiente: 1. Muevala podadoraatrav6s de las carasde lapendiente,nunca hacia arribay abajo.Tengacuidadocuandocambiededirecci6n cuando operela maquinaen pendientes. 11. Nuncatire haciausted lapodadoramientrascamina.
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1. Retireel materialde ernpaqueque pudieraestarentre las rnanijassuperiore inferior. a. Tirey retrocedala rnanijasuperiorcornose rnuestraen la Figura3-1.AsegQresede que la rnanija inferiorest_ asentadafirrnernenteen Lossoportesde rnontajede la rnanija. b. Aprietelasperillasrnanualesque sujetanla rnanija superiora la rnanijainferior.AsegQresede que el bul6nde carroest_ apropiadarnenteasentadoen la rnanija. 2. Localiceel pasadorde horquillaen un orificio en el pasadorsoldadoa cada ladode la rnanijainferior.
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w 5. Unaplacade ajuste y una palancaen cadarueda proporcionanel ajustede la alturade corte. a. Presionela palancahaciala rueda. b. Mu_valaa cualquierotra de lasnueveposiciones para la alturade corte deseada.Vea la Figura3-4. Configuraci6n y ajustes c. Liberela palancahaciala cubiertade la podadora. 6. Siga los pasosa continuaci6npara ensamblarla colectorade recortes: a. Coloquela bolsasobreel marcode modoque el lado de pl_.sticonegroquede en el rondo. b. Desliceel canalpl_.
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Controlde la transmision electrico Arrancadorde retroceso FuncionamientO de la podadora Palancapara el adjustede la altura de corte (en cada rueda) * Mostradocon PrincipioEl_ctricoopcional Clavijaparaabono Figura4-1:Losprincipalescomponentesde la podadora. control de la cuchilla es undispositivo de seguridad, Nunca intente anular su funcionamiento, Tenga extremo cuidado cuando i manipule gasolina. La gasolina es altamente i inflamable y sus vapores pueden causar explosiones.
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w _ puedeser que objetose×tra_osseanarDVERTENCIA: AI operaruna podadora rojados a losojos,Io cualpuededa_arlos gravemente.Utilicesiempregafasde seguridaddurantela operaci6nde la podadorao mientrasla ajustao la repara. Encendido del motor _ Funcionarniente personaapartedel operadorpermanezca ADVERTENCIA: Aseg_rese que ninguna cercade la podadora mientras arrancaelmotor u operala misma. Nunca enciendaun motoren espacioscerradoso en unazonacon pocaventilaci6n.
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2. Lubriquelas ruedaspor Iomenosunavez portemporadaconaceiteligeroo aceiteparamotor.Sin embargo, si lasruedassequitanpot cualquierraz6n,debelubricar la superficiedel brazogiratorioy la superficieinternade la ruedaconaceiteligero.Veala Figura5-1. 3. Lubriqueel resortede torsi6ny el puntode pivotede la puertatraserade descargaperi6dicamente conaceite ligeroparaprevenirla oxidaci6n.Veala Figura5-1. Mantenimiento 4. La transmisi6nestadoprelubricaday selladaen la f_.bricay no requierelubricaci6n. dela 5.
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Cuidado de la cuchilla __lh para afilarla o reemplazarla,prot_jaselas manos usandoun par de guantes para DVERTENClA: Cuandosaque la cuchilla trabajo pesadoo un trapo grueso para sostener la cuchilla. 1. Desconecteel cablede la bujia.Girela podadora sobreel costadoy comFuebequeel filtrode airey el carburadorquedenhaciaarriba. IVlantenimientc de la podadora 2. Retiredelcig(_eSal del motorel perno,el soportede campanade lacuchilla,lacuchillay el adaptadorde la cuchilla.Veala Figura5-3. 3.
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=, Reemplazo de la bateria (De serequipado) suif_ricoque puedecausar quemaduras.No DVERTENCiA: Lasbateriascontienen_cido pongaencortocircuitoo mutileias baterias de ningunamanera.Nocoioqueias baterias sobrefuegodado quepuedenexpiotaro despedir materiaiest6xicos. _ Mantenimiento 1. Aflojelasperillasdela manilaasegurando lasmanijas inferiory superiory concuidadodoblandola manila superiorhaciala manilainferiorcomosemuestraenla Figura5-3. 2.
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Reernplazo del fusible (De set equipado) Elcircuitodelarrancador electricoy la bateriaest&nprotegidosporunfusiblede 40amperes.Si el fusiblesequema, el arrancador electricono funcionar&. Si la unidadno se enciendeconel arrancador electrico,sigalossiguientespasos paraverificarqueel fusibleest&dentrodel alojamiento de la bateria: 1. Abralacubiertade la bateriacomosedescribeen Reemplazode Bateria,verFigura5-3. IVlantenimiento de la 2. Retireelfusibledelenchufee inspeccione comose muestraen la Figura5-6.
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Problema El motor no Soluci6n Causa arranca de I El motor funciona de manera err_ttica Remedio 1. E control de I_minase retir6. 2. Alambrede buj[adesconectado. 3. Dep6sitode combustiblecombustiblevado o a_ejo. I 4. La v_lvula de combustiblese cerr6. 1 Contratare contro de _m na 2. Unire alambrea la buj[a. 3. Llenareltanque de la gasolinalimpia fresca. 4. V#,lvulade combustibleabierta.Verel 5. Buj[adefectuosa 6. L[neade combustiblebloqueada. 5. Limpio ajusteel hueco o sustituir. 6.
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segUridad ADVERTENCIA: NO retire Jas etiquetas de seguridad de =a ii 15 i _i I_ ii
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Modelo Serie 460 Zag Tread 16 Bar Tread
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1 747-1214 Control de la transmisi6n 43 725-04323t Bateriade 12voltios 2 749-0928A Manijainferior 44 725-04329t Cargadordebateria Pernodel carro, ,1/4-20 45 710-0599 TornilloTT de 1/4-20x 0.500" 3 710-0703 4 618-04376A Mecanismode latransmisi6n 46 736-0270 Arandelade campana,0.265 x 0.
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GARANT{A LilVlITADA DEL FABRICANTE La garanfialirnitadaque se extiendea continuaci6nes otorgadapor la ernpresaMTDLLCy cubrernercaderiasnuevascornpradasy utilizadasen los EstadosUnidos,sus posesionesy territorios. "MTD"garantizaeste productopor defectosde rnaterialesy de fabricaci6npor un periodode dos (2) a_osa partirde la fechade la cornpraoriginaly reparar_,o carnbiar_,sin cargocuandoio considere pertinentetodas las piezascondefectosde rnaterialeso de fabricaci6n.