MTD 11A-414F229 Owner's manual

Brand: MTD

Model: 11A-414F229

Category: Lawnmowers

Type: Owner's manual

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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips &Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

A O A AL

21" Rotary Mower- Model Series 410 thru 420

iMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-

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

If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw

(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester

forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

PRINTEDIN U.S.A.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

FORMNO.769-02336A

9/25/2006

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 ........................................................ 3

Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4

Setup and Adjustment ....................................... 6

Operating Your Lawn Mower .............................. 8

Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 10

Troubleshooting ................................................ 12

Safety Labels .................................................... 13

Parts List ........................................................... 14

Warranty ............................................. Back Cover

MTDLLCreservestherighttochangeproductspecifications,designs,andequipmentwithoutnoticeandwithoutincurringobligation.

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOUBEGINTOASSEMBLEYOURNEW

EQUIPMENT,pleaselocatethemodelplateon the

equipmentandcopytheinformationto thesample

modelplateprovidedtothe right.Youcanlocatethe

modelplatebystandingatthe operatingpositionand

lookingdown atthe rearofthedeck.Thisinformation

will benecessaryto usethemanufacturer'sweb

site,to obtainassistancefromtheCustomerSup-

port Department,orwhencontactingan authorized

servicedealer.

Model Number Serial Number

MTD LLC

P.O. BOX 361131

CLEVELAND, OH 44136

330-220-4683

, www.mtdproducts.com 800-800-731

Customer Support

Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou havedifficultyassemblingthis productorhaveanyquestionsregardingthecontrols,operation,or

maintenanceofthis unit,youcan seekhelpfromtheexperts.Choosefromtheoptionsbelow:

= Visitwww.mtdproducts.com

• CallaCustomerSupportRepresentativeat 1-800-800-7310.

• Theengine manufacturer isresponsibleforall engine-relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-

rating,specifications,warrantyandservice.Pleaserefertothe enginemanufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's

Manual,packedseparatelywithyour unit,for moreinformation.

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WARNING

Thissymbolpoints

out importantsafety

instructionswhich,if

notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

i safetyand/or property

I ofyourselfand others.

Readandfollowall

instructionsinthis

manualbeforeat-

temptingto operate

i this machine.Failure

I to complywith these

instructionsmayresult

i inpersonalinjury.When

youseethis symbol.

i HEED ITS WARNING!

i Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use

ofthis powermachine

to personswho read.

i understand

andfollow thewarnings

and instructions

=nthis manual

and onthe machine.

WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of its constituents,and certainvehiclecompo-

nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancerand

birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.

DANGER: Thismachine was builtto be operatedaccordingto the rulesfor safeoperation in this

manual.As with anytypeof powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe part ofthe operator

can resultin serious injury.This machine is capableof amputatinghandsand feet and throwing

objects. Failureto observethefollowing safety instructionscould result in seriousinjury ordeath.

Children

Tragicaccidentscanoccurifoperatorisnotalertto presence

ofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtomowerand mowing

activity.Theydonot understandthe dangers.Neverassume

thatchildrenwill remainwhereyoulastsawthem.

1. Keepchildrenoutofthe mowingareaand underwatchful

careofa responsibleadultotherthanthe operator.

2. Bealertandturnmoweroffif achildentersthearea.

3. Beforeandwhilemovingbackwards,lookbehindanddown

forsmallchildren.

4. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,

doorways,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscure

yourvisionofa child whomayrunintothe mower.

5. Keepchildrenawayfromhotor runningengines.Theycan

sufferburnsfroma hotmuffler.

6. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operateapower

mower.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand

understandoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthis

manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbyaparent.

General Operation

1. Readthisoperator'smanualcarefullyin its entiretybefore

attemptingtoassemblethismachine.Read,understand,

andfollowall instructionsonthe machineandin the

manual(s)beforeoperation.Becompletelyfamiliarwith

thecontrolsandthe properuseofthis machinebefore

operatingit. Keepthis manualin a safeplaceforfuture

andregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.

2. Thismachineisa precisionpieceof powerequipment,

nota plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all

times.Yourunithas beendesignedto performonejob: to

mowgrass.Do notuseit foranyotherpurpose.

3. Neverallow childrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis

machine.Children14yearsoldand overshouldreadand

understandthe instructionsinthismanualandshould

betrainedand supervisedby a parent.Onlyresponsible

individualswhoarefamiliarwiththeserulesofsafe

operationshouldbeallowedto usethismachine.

4. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto

beused.Removeall stones,sticks,wire,bones,toys

andotherforeignobjects,whichcouldbetrippedoveror

pickedupandthrownbythe blade.Thrownobjectscan

causeseriouspersonalinjury.Planyourmowingpattern

toavoiddischargeofmaterialtowardroads,sidewalks,

bystandersandthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterial

againsta wallor obstruction,whichmaycausedischarged

materialto ricochetbacktowardthe operator.

5. Tohelpavoidbladecontactorathrownobjectinjury,

stayinoperatorzonebehindhandlesandkeepchildren,

bystanders,helpersandpetsatleast75feetfrom mower

whileit is inoperation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters

area.

6. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringopera-

tionandwhile performinganadjustmentor repairtoprotect

youreyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancauseserious

injurytothe eyes.

7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fitting

slacksandshirts. Shirtsandpantsthatcoverthe armsand

legsandsteel-toedshoesarerecommended.Neveroperate

thismachineinbarefeet,sandals,slipperyor light-weight

(e.g.canvas)shoes.

8. Donotputhandsorfeet nearrotatingpartsor undercutting

deck.Contactwithbladecanamputatehandsandfeet.

9. Amissingor damageddischargecovercancause blade

contactor thrownobjectinjuries.

10.Manyinjuriesoccurasa resultofthe mowerbeingpulled

overthefoot duringafall causedby slippingor tripping.

Do notholdontothe mowerifyouarefalling;releasethe

handleimmediately.

11.Neverpullthe mowerbacktowardyouwhileyouare

walking.Ifyoumustbackthe mowerawayfromawallor

obstructionfirstlookdownand behindtoavoidtrippingand

thenfollowthesesteps:

a. Stepbackfrommowertofully extendyourarms.

b. Besureyouarewellbalancedwithsurefooting.

c. Pullthe mowerbackslowly,no morethanhalfway

towardyou.

d. Repeatthesestepsas needed.

12.Do notoperatethe mowerwhileunderthe influenceof

alcoholordrugs.

13.Do notengagetheself-propelledmechanismon unitsso

equippedwhilestartingengine.

14.Thebladecontrolhandleisasafetydevice.Neverattempt

tobypassitsoperation.Doingso makesthe safetydevice

inoperativeandmayresultin personalinjurythrough

contactwiththe rotatingblade.Thebladecontrolhandle

mustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomatically

returntothe disengagedpositionwhenreleased.

15.Neveroperatethe mowerinwet grass.Alwaysbesureof

yourfooting. A slipand fallcancauseseriouspersonal

injury.If youfeelyouarelosingyourfooting,releasethe

bladecontrolhandleimmediatelyandthe bladewillstop

rotatingwithinthreeseconds.

16.Mowonlyin daylightor goodartificiallight.Walk,neverrun.

17.Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor roads.

18.Ifthe equipmentshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe

engineandcheckimmediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationis

generallya warningoftrouble.

19.Shutthe engineoffand waituntilthe bladecomestoa

completestopbeforeremovingthe grasscatcherorunclog-

gingthe chute.

Thecuttingbladecontinuesto rotateforafewsecondsafter

the engineisshutoff. Neverplaceany partofthe bodyin

the bladeareauntilyouaresurethe bladehasstopped

rotating.

20.Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrailshield,discharge

cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandleorothersafety

protectivedevicesin placeand working.Neveroperate

mowerwith damagedsafetydevices.Failureto dosocan

resultin personalinjury.

21.Mufflerand enginebecomehotandcancausea burn.Do

nottouch.

22.Onlyusepartsandaccessoriesmadeforthis machineby

manufacturer.Failuretodoso can resultin personalinjury.

23. Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis manual,

usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealerfor

assistance.

Slope Operation

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtoslip andfall accidents,which

canresultinsevereinjury.Operationonslopesrequiresextra

caution.Ifyoufeeluneasyonaslope,do notmowit. Foryour

safety,usetheslopegaugeincludedaspartofthis manualto

measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisuniton aslopedorhilly

area.Ifthe slopeisgreaterthan15degrees,donotmowit.

Do:

1. Mowacrossthefaceofslopes;neverupand down.Exercise

extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.

2. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks,hiddenobjects,or bumps

whichcancauseyouto slipor trip.Tallgrasscan hide

obstacles.

3. Alwaysbesureofyourfooting.A slipand fallcan cause

seriouspersonalinjury.Ifyoufeel youarelosingyour

balance,releasethebladecontrolhandleimmediately,and

the bladewill stoprotatingwithin3seconds.

Do Not:

1. Do notmowneardrop-offs,ditchesor embankments,you

could loseyourfootingor balance.

2. Donotmowslopesgreaterthan 15degreesasshownon

the slopegauge.

3. Donotmowonwet grass.Unstablefootingcouldcause

slipping.

Service

Safe Handling Of Gasoline:

1. Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextreme

carein handlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable

andthevaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjury can

occurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselfor yourclothes,

whichcanignite.Washyourskin andchangeclothes

immediately.

2. Useonlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.

3. Neverfillcontainersinsidea vehicleor ona truckortrailer

bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe

groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

4. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truckor trailer

andrefueliton theground.Ifthisisnot possible,thenrefuel

suchequipmenton atrailer withaportablecontainer,rather

thanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.

5. Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththe rimofthe fueltankor

containeropeningatall timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Do

not useanozzlelock-opendevice.

6. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources

ofignition.

7. Neverfuel machineindoorbecauseflammablevaporswill

accumulatein thearea.

8. Neverremovegascap oraddfuelwhileengineishot or

running. Allowengineto coolatleasttwominutesbefore

refueling.

9. Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethanY2inch

belowbottomoffiller neckto provideforfuelexpansion.

10.Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

11.Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeitoff theengineand equipment.

Moveunittoanotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestarting

engine.

12.Neverstorethemachineorfuel containernearanopen

flame,sparkor pilotlightasona waterheater,space

heater,furnace,clothesdryeror othergasappliances.

13.Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfreeofgrass,leaves,

orother debrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuelspillageand

removeanyfuel soakeddebris.

14.Allowamowertocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.

GeneralService:

1. Neverrunanengineindoorsorin a poorlyventilatedarea.

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorless

anddeadlygas.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe

bladeandall movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe

sparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe engineto prevent

unintendedstarting.

3. Checkthe bladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequent

intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectblade

fordamage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn)Replacebladewith

theoriginalequipmentmanufacture's(O.E.M.)bladeonly,

listedinthis manual."Useof partswhichdo notmeetthe

originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improper

performanceandcompromisesafety!"

4. Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthebladeor

weargloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.

5. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstightto besurethe equip-

mentis insafeworkingcondition.

6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper

operationregularly.

7. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stopthe engine,discon-

nectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengine.

Thoroughlyinspectthe mowerforanydamage.Repairthe

damagebeforestartingandoperatingthe mower.

8. Neverattemptto makeawheelor cuttingheightadjust-

mentwhilethe engineisrunning.

9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail

shieldaresubjecttowear anddamagewhichcould

exposemovingpartsor allowobjectstobethrown.For

safetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponentsand re-

placeimmediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's

(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedin this manual."Useofparts

whichdo notmeetthe originalequipmentspecifications

mayleadtoimproperperformanceand compromise

safety!"

10.Do notchangetheenginegovernorsettingor over-revthe

engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperating

speedoftheengine.

11.Maintainor replacesafetylabels,as necessary.

12.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulations.Improper

disposaloffluidsandmaterialscanharmtheenvironment.

Practices

WARNING

Thissymbol points

out importantsafety

instructions,which if

notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

safety and/or property

of yourselfand others.

Readand followall

instructions inthis man-

ual beforeattemptingto

operatethis machine.

Failureto comply with

these instructionsmay

result inpersonalinjury.

Whenyousee this

symbol.

HEED iT'S WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use

of this powermachine

to personswho read.

understand

and followthe warnings

and instructions

in this manua

and onthe machine.

i NOTE:ThisOperator's

} Manualcoversseveral

i models.LawnMower

i featuresvaryby

model,Notallfeatures

discussed(orengines

pictured)inthismanual

areapplicabletoall

LawnMowermodels.

NOTE:Standbehind

themowerasifyou

weregoingtooperate

it.Yourrighthand

correspondstotheright

sideofthemower;your

lefthandcorresponds

I totheleftsideofthe

mower.

i NOTE:Yourmower

isshippedwiththe

handleinthehigher

heightposition.

NOTE:Eachendof

; thelowerhandlemust

i beplacedinthesame

I relative position.

IMPORTANT

i Thisunt isshipped

i withoutgasolineor

oil inthe engine. Fill

up gasolineand oil

as instructedinthe

accompanyingengine

manual BEFORE

operatingyour mower.

Figure3-1: Unfoldhandleandtightenhardware.

HardwarePack

CarriageBolts (2)

Figure3-2:Securelowerhandletomountingbrackets.

Figure3-3:Pullrecoilstarterthroughropeguideandtighten.

IMPORTANT:Thisunit isshipped without gasolineor

oil inthe engine.Fillup gasoline and oil as instructed

inthe accompanying enginemanualBEFOREoperat-

ingyourmower.

1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhichmaybebetween

upperandlowerhandles.

a. Pullupand backon upperhandleasshownin

Figure3-1.Makecertainthelowerhandleisseated

securelyintothehandlemountingbrackets.Donot

crimpcablewhileliftingthehandleup.

b. Tightenstarknobssecuringupperhandleto lower

handle.See Figure3-1.Makesurethateach

carriageboltisseatedproperlyinthehandle.

2. Locatethehairpinclipon theweldpinon eachside

lowerhandle.

Removehairpinclipfromthis hole.Usinga pair

ofpliers,inserthairpinclipintotheholeon pin

closesttothebracket.SeeFigure3-2.Repeaton

otherside.

Inserta carriageboltfromthehardwarepackinto

theupperholeonthehandlemountingbracketas

shownin Figure3-2.Securewithone plasticwing

nut,alsoincludedinthehardwarepack.Repeaton

otherside.

Theropeguideisattachedtotherightsideofthe

upperhandle.Loosenthewingnutwhichsecuresthe

ropeguide.SeeFigure3-3.

a. Holdbladecontrolagainstupperhandle.

b. Pullstarterropeoutoftheengine.Releaseblade

controlhandle.

c. Slipstarterropeintoropeguide.

d. Tightenwingnut.

Insertpostoncabletiesintoholesprovidedon the

lowerhandle.Pullcabletietightandtrimexcess.See

Figure3-4.

Figure3-4:Securecabletohandleusingcableties.

Followstepsbelowtoassemblethegrasscatcher

(if needed).Makecertainbagisturnedrightside

outbeforeassembling(warninglabelwill beonthe

outside).

a. Placebagoverframesothat itsblackplasticside

is atthebottom.

b. Slip plasticchannelofgrassbagoverhookson

theframe.SeeFigure3-5.All theplasticchannels

exceptcentertopofbagattachfromoutsideof

bag.

c. Attachcentertopofbagfrominsideofbag.

6. Followstepsbelowtoattachgrasscatcher:

a. Liftreardischargedoor.

b. Placegrasscatcheron thepivotrod.Letgo

ofdischargedoorsothat itrestson thegrass

catcher.SeeFigure3-6.

Toremovegrasscatcher,lift reardischargedooron the

mower.Liftgrasscatcherupandout,off ofthepivot

rod.Releasereardischargedoortoallowittocloserear

openingofmower.

,_ WARNING:Neveroperate mowerunless the

hookson thegrass catcherarefirmly seated

on the pivotrod and the rear dischargedoor rests

firmly against top of thegrass catcher.

Adjustments

An adjustingplateandthumbleverateachwheel

providescuttingheightadjustment.

1. Depresslevertowardswheel.

2. Moveittoanyone ofthepositionsfordesiredcutting

height.SeeFigure3-7.Makesurethateachwheelis

positionedatthesameheight.

3. Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck.

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Figure3-5:Assemblethegrasscatcher(ifneeded).

Figure3-6:Attachthegrasscatcher.

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Figure3-7:Useadjustmentleversateachwheeltochangethe

cuttingheight.

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WARNING

Neveroperatemower

unless the hooks on the

grasscatcherare firmly

seatedonthe pivotrod

and the reardischarge

door restsfirmly against

top ofthegrass catcher.

WARNING

The bladecontrolisa

safetydevice. DONOT

bypassitsoperations.

Useextremecarewhen

handlinggasoline.

Gasolineisextremely

I flammable andthe vapors

; areexplosive.Neverfuel

; the machine indoorsor

i whilethe engineishot

i or running.Extinguish

c=garettes,e=gars,pipes

and othersourcesof

ignition.

i Keep handsand feet

awayfrom the chutearea

oncutting deck. Referto

warninglabelontheunit.

Know Your Lawn Mower

BladeControl

CuttingHeightAdjustment

Levers(oneateachwheel)

Figure4-1:Themaincomponentsonthemower.

Nowthatyouhavesetupyourlawnmower,itsimportanttobecomeacquaintedwithitscontrolsandfeatures.

Blade Control

Thebladecontrolisattachedtothe upperhandleof

themower.Depressand squeezeitagainsttheupper

handletooperatetheunit. Releaseittostopengineand

blade.

,_ WARNING:Thisbladecontrolisa safety

device.Neverattempt to bypass itsopera-

tions.

Gas and Oil Fill-Up

Referto the enginemanualfor instructions.

1. Checkoillevelandaddoil if necessary.Followengine

manualforthis.

2. Servicetheenginewithgasolineasinstructedinthe

enginemanual.Refertotheenginemanualforthe

locationofthegasandoil fill.

Cutting HeightAdjustment Levers

Oneadjustmentleverislocatedat eachwheelandis

usedtoadjustthecuttingheight.All fourwheelsmust

bepositionedatthe sameheighttoensurea uniform

cut.

Recoil Starter

Therecoilstarteris attachedtotherightupperhandle.

Standbehindtheunitand pullthe recoilstarterropeto

startthe unit.

,_ WARNING:Useextremecarewhenhandling

gasoline.Gasolineisextremely flammable

and the vapors are explosive. Neverfuel the

machine indoorsor whilethe engineishotor run-

ning.Extinguish cigarettes,cigars,pipesand other

sourcesof ignition.

Starting Engine

_IL ARNING:Besure no one otherthan the

operatorisstanding near the lawn mower

while starting engine or operatingmower.Never

runengineindoorsor in enclosed,poorly ventilated

areas. Engine exhaustcontains carbon monoxide,an

odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands,feet, hair and

looseclothing awayfrom any moving partson engine

and lawnmower.

Follow theset of instructionspertainingto your unit.

MowerReferto enginemanualfor helpwith theengine.

Briggs & Stratton/Tecumseh Engine:

1. Pushprimerthreetimes.Waitabouttwoseconds

betweeneachpush.SeeFigure4-2.Intemperature

around550For below,primefive times.Donotprime

to restarta warmengine.

2. Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethebladecontrol Figure4-2:StartingtheBriggs&Stratton/Tecumsehengine.

againstupperhandle.

3. Holdingthesetwo handlestogetherfirmly,grasprecoil

starterhandleand pullropeoutwitha rapid,continu-

ous,fullarmstroke.SeeFigure4-2.Keepinga firm

gripon thestarterhandle,lettheroperewindslowly.

Repeatuntilenginecranks.Letthe roperewindeach

timeslowly. Theoperation ofanylawn

mowercanresult inforeign

Honda Engine: objects being thrown into

1. Placethefuelvalveleverfoundontheleft sideofthe theeyes,whichcandamage

engineintotheON(OPEN)position.See Figure4-3. youreyes severely.Always

2. Movethechokeleverall thewaybackwardintothe wearsafety glasseswhile

chokeposition, operatingthe mower or

3. Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethebladecontrol whileperformingany

againstupperhandle.Thechokewillnowbeginto adjustments or repairs on it

slowlyreturntotheoffchokepositionafteractivating

thebladecontrol.Therefore,quicklymoveontostep Be sure no one other than

fourbelow, the operatoris standing

4. Holdingthesetwo handlestogetherfirmly,grasprecoil Figure4-3:StartingtheHondaengine, nearthe lawnmower while

starterhandleand pullropeoutwitha rapid,continu- starting engine or operating

ous,fullarmstroke.SeeFigure4-3.Keepinga firm _ WARNING:If you strike a foreign object, mower.Neverrun engine

gripon thestarterhandlelettheroperewindslowly, indoorsor inenclosed,

Repeatuntilenginecranks.Letthe roperewindeach _ stop the engine. Removewire from the poorlyventilated areas.

spark plug, thoroughly inspectmower for Engineexhaust contains

timeslowly, anydamage,and repairdamagebeforerestarting

carbonmonoxide,an

WARNING:Wait for the blade to stop com- and operating. Extensivevibration of mower during odorlessand deadlygas.

pletely before performinganywork on the operation isan indicationof damage.Theunit Keephands,feet, hairand

mower or to removethe grass catcher, should be promptlyinspectedand repaired.

loose clothingawayfrom

Stopping Engine any moving partson engine

1. Releasebladecontroltostoptheengineand blade. Using as Mulcher and lawnmower.

Formulchinggrass,removethegrasscatcherandside

2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand

groundagainsttheengine, dischargechutefromthemower.Foreffectivemulching,

do notcutwetgrass.If thegrasshasbeenallowedto Neveroperate your mower

Using Your Lawn Mower growinexcessof fourinches,mulchingisnotrecom- withouteither the rear door

Besurelawnisclearof stones,sticks,wire,or other mended.Usethegrasscatchertobagclippingsinstead, or theentire grass catcher

objectswhichcoulddamagelawnmowerorengine. Using Grass Catcher assemblyfirmly secured.

Suchobjectscouldbe accidentlythrownbythemower Youcanusethegrasscatchertocollectclippingswhile

in anydirectionandcauseseriouspersonalinjurytothe

youareoperatingthemower.Refertosetupsectionfor

operatorandothers, instructionson attachingthegrasscatcher.

WARNING

F _" Lubrication

IMPORTANT:Donotusea

pressurewasheror garden

hoseto cleanyourunit,

Thesemaycausedamage

to electriccomponents;

spindles, pulleys,bear,

ings,orthe engine.The

useofwaterwill resultin

shortenedlifeand reduce

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Figure5-1:Areastolubricateonthemower.

General Recommendations

• Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming

anytypeof maintenance.

• Thewarrantyon thislawnmowerdoesnotcover

itemsthathavebeensubjectedtooperatorabuse

ornegligence.Toreceivefullvaluefromwarranty,

operatormustmaintainthelawnmoweras

instructedhere.

• Changingofengine-governedspeedwillvoid

enginewarranty.

• Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce

eachseason.

• Periodicallycheckallfastenersand makesurethese

aretight.

_b ARNING:Alwaysstopengine,disconnect

spark plug,and groundagainst engine

beforecleaning, lubricating,or performinganytype

of maintenance.

• Lubricatepivotpointson thebladecontrolatleast

oncea seasonwithlightoil.Thebladecontrolmust

operatefreelyinbothdirections.SeeFigure5-1.

• Lubricatethewheelsatleastoncea seasonwith

lightoil (ormotoroil). If wheelsareremovedforany

reason,lubricatesurfaceofthepivotarmandinner

surfaceof thewheelwithlightoil.SeeFigure5-1.

• Lubricatethetorsionspringandpivotpointontherear

dischargedoorperiodicallywithlightoil toprevent

rust.See Figure5-1.

• Followtheaccompanyingenginemanualforengine

lubricationscheduleand instructions.

Deck Care

,_ib WARNING:Nevertip the mowermorethan

90° in anydirection and do not leavethe

mower tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain

intothe upper partof theengine causing a starting

problem.

Cleanundersideofthe mowerdeckaftereachuseto

preventbuild-upofgrassclippingsorotherdebris.

1. Disconnectsparkplugwire.Draingasolinefromlawn

mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthegascap.

2. Tipmowersothat itrestsonthe housing.Keepthe

sidewiththeair cleanerfacingup.Holdmowerfirmly.

3. Scrapeand cleantheundersideofthedeckwitha

suitabletool.Donotspraywithwater.

4. Putthemowerbackonits wheelsontheground.If

youhad putplasticunderthegascapearlier,make

sureto removeitnow.

Engine Care

A listofkeyenginemaintenancejobs requiredforgood

performancebythemowerisgivenbelow.Followthe

accompanyingenginemanualforadetailedlistand

instructions.

• Maintainoil levelasinstructedin enginemanual.

• Serviceaircleanerevery25 hoursundernormal

conditions.Cleaneveryfewhoursunderextremely

dustyconditions.Poorengineperformanceand

floodingusuallyindicatesthattheaircleanershould

beserviced.Toservicetheaircleaner,refertothe

enginemanual.

• Cleansparkplugand resetthegaponcea season.

Sparkplugreplacementisrecommendedatthestart

ofeachmowingseason.Checkenginemanualfor

correctplugtypeand gapspecifications.

• Cleanengineregularlywitha clothorbrush.Keepthe

coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea)cleantopermit

properaircirculation.Removeall grass,dirtand

combustibledebrisfrommufflerarea.

_kL ARNING:Whenremovingthecuttingblade

for sharpeningor replacement,protectyour

handswitha pairof heavyglovesor usea heavyrag

to hold theblade.

Periodicallyinspectthebladeadapterforcracks,

especiallyif youstrikea foreignobject.Replacewhen

necessary.Followthe stepsbelowforbladeservice.

1. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplug.Turn

moweron itssidemakingsurethattheairfilterand

thecarburetorareup.

2. Removetheboltandthe bellbladesupportwhich

holdthebladeand thebladeadaptertotheengine

crankshaft.See Figure5-2.

3. Removebladeandadapterfromthecrankshaft.

4. Thebladecanbe sharpenedwitha fileor on a grind-

ingwheel.Donotattempttosharpenthebladewhile

itisstillon themower.Whensharpeningtheblade,

followtheoriginalangleofgrindandgrindeachcut-

tingedgeequallyto keepthebladebalanced.Balance

thebladeona roundshaftscrewdriver.Removemetal

fromtheheavysideuntilitbalancesevenly.

_ ARNING:Anunbalancedblade will cause

excessivevibrationwhen rotating at high

speeds.It may causedamageto mower,and could

break causingpersonalinjury.

5. Lubricatetheenginecrankshaftandslidetheblade

adapterontotheenginecrankshaft.

6. Placethebladeon theadaptersuchthattheside

oftheblademarked"Bottom"(orwithpartnumber)

facesthegroundwhenthemowerisintheoperating

position.Makesurethatthebladeisalignedand

seatedon thebladeadapterflanges.

7. Placebladebellsupportonthe blade.Alignnotches

on thebladebell supportwith smallholesinblade.

8. Replacehexboltandtightenhexboltto torque:450

in.Ibs.rain.,600 in.Ibs.max.

Toensuresafeoperationofyourmower,periodically

checkthebladeboltforcorrecttorque.

Replacing Rear Flap

1. Toremoverearflap,cutoff theflat endofthewirerod

whichsecuresitto thedeck.SeeFigure5-3.

2. Attachthenewflapandnewrodto deck,bendingthe

endsofthenewrodovertosecuretodeck.

Figure5-2:Removebladeandhardware.

_, ,J

Figure5-3:Cutwirerodtoremovetherearflap.

Off-Season Storage

Thefollowingstepsshouldbetakento prepareyour

lawnmowerforstorage.

• Cleanandlubricatemowerthoroughlyasdescribed

inthe lubricationinstructions.

• Wedo notrecommendtheuseofa pressurewasher

orgardenhosetocleanyourunit.

Refertoenginemanualforcorrectengine

storageinstructions.

Coatmower'scuttingbladewithchassisgreaseto

preventrusting.

Storemowerina dry,cleanarea.Donotstorenext

tocorrosivematerials,suchas fertilizer.

Whenstoringanytypeof powerequipmentina poorly

ventilatedor metalstorageshed,careshouldbetaken

torust-prooftheequipment.Usinga lightoil or silicone,

coattheequipment,especiallycablesandall moving

partsofyourlawnmowerbeforestorage.

WARNING

When removing

the cutting blade

for sharpening or

replacement, protect

your hands with a

pairof heavy gloves

or use a heavy rag to

holdthe blade.

An unbalanced blade

will causeexcessive

vibrationwhen rotat-

ing at high speeds. It

may cause damage

to mower, and could

break causing per-

sonal injury.

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Forrepairsbeyond

the minoradjustments

listedhere; contact

an authorized service

dealer'

ii ii i _ i i iii i !i_ ii _i

Problem Cause Remedy

Eng=nefalls to start 1. Biadecontroldlsengaged. 1, Engagebladecontrol.

21 sparkplugWiredisconnected. 2, ConnectwiretOsparkplug.

Fue!tankempty0rsta!e!ueL Fil!tankwith C!eanl!reshgaso!inel

Enginenotchoked. & ,Chokeengineasinstructedinthe

I I Operatingyour LawnMower section,

5. Faultysparkp!ug, 5. Clean adjustgap orreplace.

Blockedfuel iinel 61 clean fue!iinel

7 EngineflOoded:. 7 watafewmnutestOrestart butdo

notprime.

Enginerunserratic 1. Sparkplugwireloose.

2. Blockedfuel lineor stalefuel.

3. Ventingascap plugged.

4. Wateror dirt infuel system.

5. Dirtyair cleaner.

6. Carburetorout ofadjustment.

1. Connectandtightensparkplugwire.

2. Cleanfuelline;filltank withclean,

freshgasoline.

3. Clearvent.

4. Drainfueltank. Refillwithfreshfuel.

5. Refertoenginemanual.

6. Refertoenginemanual.

Eng ne overheats 1. Engineoil levellow. 1. Fillcrankcasewith properoil.

2. Airflow restricted. 2. Removeblowerhousingand clean.

3. Caburetornotadjustedproperly. 3. Referto enginemanual

Occasional skips 1. Sparkpluggap tooclose. 1. Adjustgap to .030-inch.

(hesitates) at high speed 2. Carburetoridlemixtureadjustment 2. Referto enginemanual.

improperlyset.

Idles poorly 1. Sparkplugfouled,faultyor gaptoo wide. 1. Resetgapto .030-inchor replace

sparkpug.

2 Carburetorimproperlyadjusted 2. Refertoenginemanual.

3. Dirtyair cleaner. 3. Refertoenginemanual•

Excessive Vibration 1. Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced. 1. Tightenbladeandadapter.Balance

blade.

2. Bentcuttingblade. 2. Seeanauthorizedservicedealer.

Mower will not mulch grass 1 Wetgrass• 1. Donot mowwhengrassiswet wait

untillatertocut.

2. Excessivelyhighgrass. 2. Mowonceata highcuttingheight,

then mowagainatdesirecJheightor

makeanarrowercurtngpath.

' 3. Dullblade. 3. Sharpenor replaceblade.

Uneven cut 1. Wheelsnotpositionedcorrectly. 1. Placeallfour wheelsin same

heightposition.

2. Dullblade. 2. Sharpenor replaceblade.

Subject tochangewithout

notificationor obligation,

Images my not reflect your

exact model and are for

refe[ence purposes oniyl

Safety Label Found On Your Lawn Mower

Model Series 410 & 420

_2_

ZagTread Pin BarTread S-WaveTread K2Tread

1 747-1161A BladeControl

2 749-1092A UpperHandle

3 710-1205 RopeGuide

4 720-0279 WingNut,1/4-20

5 710-1174 CarriageBolt,5/16-18x 2

6 720-04072 HandStarKnob

7 749-0928A LowerHandle

8 712-0397 WingNut,1/4-20

9 746-0957 ControlCable- 37.25"

746-1130 ControlCable- 40"

746-0554 ControlCable- 40.5"

746-1137 ControlCable- 53"

10 726-0240 CableTie

11 664-04007A GrassBagAssembly

12 747-04080 GrassBagFrame

13 732-0700 TrailshieldWire

14 731-05642 Trailshield

15 747-04587 RearDoorPivotRod

16 710-0654A TTScrew,3/8-16x 1

17 731-05865 RearDischargeDoor

18 731-04150C RearBaffle

19 732-04090A TorsionSpringRH

20 710-1241 Screw,1/4-15x 1.00

21 787-01276 Deck21inch

22 687-02271 HandleBracketAssy- RH

687-02270 HandleBracketAssy- LH

23 687-02075A Ht.Adj.Assy.Front- LH(8" Wheel)

687-02074A Ht.Adj.Assy.Front- RH(8"Wheel)

687-02099A Ht.Adj.Assy.Front- LH(7" Wheel)

687-02100A Ht.Adj.Assy.Front- RH(7"Wheel)

24 782-5002B FrontBaffle

25 748-0377C BladeAdapter

26 742-0641 StandardBlade

742-07411- MulchBlade

27 736-0524B BladeBellSupport

28 710-1257 Screw,3/8-24x 2.50

29 712-04065 FlangeLockNut,3/8-16

30 787-01290 HeightAdjustmentPlate

31 687-02076A PivotArmAssyRH(7" wheel)

687-02077A PivotArmAssyLH(7"wheel)

687-02076A PivotArmAssyLH(8"wheel)

687-02077A PivotArmAssyRH(8" wheel)

32:1: FrontWheel

33 738-0507B ShoulderScrew

34 732-0404 SpringLever

35 720-0426 HeightAdjustmentKnob

36 687-02071A PivotArmAssembly-RH

687-02070A PivotArmAssembly-LH

37 732-04175 SpringLever

38 710-0703 CarriageBolt,1/4-20

39:1: RearWheel

40 710-1652 Screw,1/4-20x.625

41 714-0104 HairpinClip

1 ifequipped

RefertoWheelChart

Type Tread

Wheelsw/o bearing Bar

K2 Bar

Wheelsw/BB Zag

Zag

WheelChart

PartNo.

734-1781,SlotHub

734-04215,8x 1.8

734-04213,7 x 1.8

734-2004A,DiscHub

734-2005A

ThisOperator'sManualcoversarangeofproductspecificationsforvariousmodels.Characteristicsand features

discussedand/orillustratedinthis manualmaynotbeapplicableto allmodels.MTDLLCreservestherightto

changeproductspecifications,designs,andequipmentwithoutnoticeand withoutincurringobligation.

i _iii ii i

Toorder replacement

parts, contact

.800=7310

or visit

www:mtdproducts:com

MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR

ThelimitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenbyMTDLLCwithrespect

tonewmerchandisepurchasedandusedin theUnitedStates,its

possessionsandterritories.

"MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsinmaterialandworkman-

shipfora periodoftwo (2)yearscommencingonthedateoforiginal

purchaseandwill,at itsoption,repairor replace,freeofcharge,any

partfoundto bedefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship.Thislimitedwar-

rantyshallonlyapplyifthisproducthasbeenoperatedand maintained

inaccordancewiththeOperator'sManualfurnishedwiththeproduct,

andhasnotbeensubjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,

accident,impropermaintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,

ordamagebecauseofotherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresulting

fromthe installationor useofanypart,accessoryor attachmentnot

approvedby MTDforusewiththeproduct(s)coveredbythis manual

willvoidyourwarrantyastoanyresultingdamage.

Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befreefromdefectsinmaterialand

workmanshipfora periodofthirty(30)daysfromthedateof purchase.

Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batter-

ies,belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,

snowthrowerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.

HOW TO OBTAINSERVICE: Warrantyservice isavailable,WITH

PROOFOF PURCHASE,throughyour localauthorized service

dealer.Tolocate the dealer in yourarea, check yourYellowPages,

or contact MTDLLCat RO. Box361131,Cleveland,Ohio 44136-

0019,or call 1-800-800-7310or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our

Website at www.mtdproducts.com.

Thislimitedwarrantydoesnot providecoverageinthefollowingcases:

a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya

separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Refertoapplicablemanufacturer's

warrantyfortermsandconditions.

b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateoneyear

warranty.

c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchaslubricants,filters,blade

sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deck

adjustments,andnormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishdueto

useor exposure.

d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservice

dealer.

e. MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor exported

outsideoftheUnitedStates,its possessionsandterritories,except

thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsofexportdistribution.

f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts.

g. Transportationchargesandservicecalls.

Noimpliedwarranty,includingany impliedwarranty of mer-

chantabilityof fitness for a particular purpose,applies after the

applicable periodof expresswritten warranty aboveasto the

partsasidentified.Nootherexpresswarranty, whetherwrittenor

oral, exceptas mentioned above,givenby anypersonor entity,

includinga dealeror retailer, withrespect to any product,shall

bindMTD.Duringthe periodof the warranty,the exclusiveremedy

isrepairor replacementof the productas setforth above.

Theprovisionsasset forth inthis warrantyprovidethesoleand

exclusiveremedy arising from the sale.MTDshallnot be liable

for incidentalor consequentiallossor damageincluding,without

limitation, expensesincurredfor substituteor replacementlawn

careservicesor for rentalexpensesto temporarily replacea

warranted product.

Somestatesdo notallowtheexclusionor limitationofincidentalor

consequentialdamages,or limitationsonhowlongan impliedwarranty

lasts,sotheaboveexclusionsorlimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Innoeventshallrecoveryofanykindbegreaterthantheamountofthe

purchasepriceof theproductsold.Alterationof safetyfeaturesof

the productshallvoid this warranty. Youassumetheriskandliability

forloss,damage,or injurytoyouandyourpropertyand/ortoothersand

theirpropertyarisingoutofthemisuseor inabilitytousethe product.

Thislimitedwarrantyshallnotextendtoanyoneotherthantheoriginal

purchaserorto thepersonforwhomitwas purchasedasa gift.

HOWSTATELAWRELATESTOTHISWARRANTY:This limited

warrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,and youmayalsohaveother

rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.

IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchasetoobtain

warrantycoverage.

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