OPERATOR'S MANUAl Model 407 Electric Lawn Mower 19" Rear Bagger / Mulcher IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY Q MTD PRODUCTS RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY means it is listed by product's nameplate his symbol on the UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 FORM NO.
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge ...................................................................................................... 6 Unpacking Instructions ...................................................................................... 7 Assembling Your Lawn Mower ........................................................................... 7 Know Your Lawn Mower .............
SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS! WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions, which if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol-HEED ITS WARNING.
16.Home circuit - Thismower should beoperated ona 15 31. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by AMPcircuit.Ifyouexperience difficulty instarting witha the manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal standard 15AMPfuseorcircuitbreaker, contact your injury. nearest authorized service facility.Donotuseahigher 32. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, ratedfuseorbreaker without consulting yourpower use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer or company.
Service 10. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. 1, When servicing use only identical replacement parts listed in this manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!" 11. After striking a foreign object, stop the motor and disconnect the power cord. Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the damage before operating the mower.
o E t- o Q.
SECTION3: UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS RemoveUnitFromCarton Roll or slide the unit out of carton. Check the carton thoroughly for loose parts. NOTE: Reference to the right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position. REMOVE MANUAL & LOOSE PARTS Remove staples, break glue on the top flaps, or cut the tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open the carton. Remove any loose parts included with the unit (i.e., operator's manual, etc.).
Hand Knob 1. Slide front frame into rear frame Insulator 2. Place frame inside bag ; Frame Upper Handle Lower Handle j /iiiiii aiiii / Front Frame Figure 4 3. SliPuhandletchot of no • Remove the hairpin clips from the outer hole in the weld pins on the handle mounting brackets. • Using a pair of pliers, squeeze one leg of the lower handle against the handle mounting bracket. Insert the hairpin clip into the inner hole on the weld pin. Repeat on the other side. Refer to Figure 5.
• Place the hooks of the grass catcher into the slots in the handle bracket assembly on each side of the lower handle as shown in Figure 8. Release the rear discharge door. To remove the grass catcher, lift the rear discharge door on the mower. Lift the grass catcher up, out of the slots in the handle bracket assemblies. Release the Grass Catcher Bag Rear Discharge Door rear discharge door.
CordRestraint HeightAdjustmentLever The cord restraint is located on the back of the upper handle and when used properly, helps to protect the motor/blade control assembly and also the extension cord powering the unit. A height adjustment lever at each wheel provides cutting height adjustment. Each adjuster has nine height positions. Height of cut will be changed when the lever is moved from one position to another.
To engage the motor and blade, first be certain to follow the previous steps for connecting a suitable extension cord, then referring to Figure 10: ° Stand behind the unit and depress the locking button. ° While holding the locking button down, pull the blade/motor control lever and hold it against the upper handle. Release the locking button. ° T = Obstacles I Outlet (Start here) StoppingtheMotorandBlade WARNING: The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is shut off.
SECTION7: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS CuttingHeightAdjustment HandleHeightAdjustment • Cutting Height justment Lever ° The upper handle may be adjusted to three different height positions. To adjust the handle at the desired position, align one of the three marks on the top of the lower handle insulators with the mark on the upper handle insulators. Refer to Figure 4. Tighten the hand knobs on each side of the handle. Make sure that carriage bolts are seated properly into the handle insulators.
Reinstall the blade as described earlier in this Motor ,Shaft section making certain to torque the cutting blade to specifications. Cutting Blade 1. Insert screw driver through hole Plate Blade Bolt Figure 13 2. Balanced blade will be parallel to ground Installingthe Blade Screw Driver \ WARNING: The blade hardware is not only used to attach the blade assembly, but is also an insulated safety device and should never be altered in any way.
SECTION9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE The following steps should be taken to prepare the lawn mower for storage. • • • • • • • • Store mower indoors, in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children. Do not cover lawn mower with a solid plastic sheet. Any plastic covering traps moisture around the mower which promote rust and corrosion. Make certain the power supply is disconnected. Clean mower as instructed in previous section. Inspect and replace/sharpen blade if required.
SECTION10: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Handle not in position. Carriage bolts not seated in the handle insulators. Adjust the height of the handle and make sure that the carriage bolts are seated properly into the handle insulators. Tighten the hand knobs. Mower not starting. Cord disconnected from the motor/ blade control. Reconnect the cord keeping the cord restraint close to the motor/blade control. Motor/blade control switch defective. Replace motor/blade control switch.
SECTION11: PARTSLIST iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii6iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _53iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii li4i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii li9i iii3iliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iliiiiii 16
REF. NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 782-0054A 731-2399 000.02.498 724-0309 000.02.
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PRODUCTS INC ("MTD") with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions territories. and MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship.
