MTD 460 Series Owner's manual

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21" Rotary Mower- Model Series 460
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwithasparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalorstatelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresterisused,itshouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester
forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136-0019.
FORMNO.769-02882A
PRINTEDIN U.S.A. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 04/02/2007
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 ................................................ 14
Off-Season Storage and Safety Labels .......... 15
Parts List ........................................................... 16
MTDLLCreservestherighttochangeproductspecifications,designs,andequipmentwithoutnoticeandwithoutincurringobligation.
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREASSEMBLINGYOURNEWEQUIPMENT,
pleaselocatethe modelplateon theequipmentand
copythe informationto thesamplemodelplatepro-
videdto the right.Youcan locatethe modelplateby
standingat theoperatingpositionand lookingdown
atthe rearofthe deck.Thisinformationwillbeneces-
saryto usethe manufacturer'swebsite,toobtain
assistancefromtheCustomerSupportDepartment,
orwhencontactingan authorizedservicedealer.
Model Number
www.mtdproducts.com
Serial Number
MTD LLC
PoO= BOX 361131
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
330-220-4683
800-800-7310
Customer Support
Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first
contacting Customer Support.
Ifyou have difficultyassemblingthis productorhave anyquestionsregardingthe controls, operation,or maintenanceof this
unit,youcanseek help from the experts.Choosefrom theoptions below:
Visit www.mtdproducts.com
Call a CustomerSupport Representativeat 1-800-800-7310.
The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine-relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating,specifica-
tions,warranty and service. Pleasereferto theengine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packedseparatelywith
your 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 the warnings
and instructions
I.
=nthis manual
and onthe machine.
WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of its constituents,and certainvehiclecompo-
nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancer and
birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: Thismachine was builtto be operatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operation in this
manual.As with anytype of powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe part ofthe operator
can resultin serious injury.Thismachine is capableof amputatinghandsand feet and throwing
objects. Failureto observethefollowing safety instructionscould result in seriousinjury ordeath.
Children
Tragicaccidentscanoccurifoperatorisnotalertto presence
ofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtomowerand mowing
activity.Theydonot understandthedangers.Neverassume
thatchildrenwill remainwhereyoulastsawthem.
1. Keepchildrenoutofthe mowingareaand underwatchful
careofa responsibleadultotherthanthe operator.
2. Bealertandturnmoweroffif achildentersthearea.
3. Beforeandwhilemovingbackwards,lookbehindanddown
forsmallchildren.
4. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,
doorways,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthat mayobscure
yourvisionofachildwhomayrunintothe mower.
5. Keepchildrenawayfromhotor runningengines.Theycan
sufferburnsfroma hotmuffler.
6. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operateapower
mower.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand
understandoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthis
manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbyaparent.
General Operation
1. Readthis operator'smanualcarefullyin its entiretybefore
attemptingtoassemblethismachine.Read,understand,
andfollowall instructionsonthe machineandinthe
manual(s)beforeoperation.Becompletelyfamiliarwith
thecontrolsandthe properuseofthis machinebefore
operatingit. Keepthis manualina safeplaceforfuture
andregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.
2. Thismachineisa precisionpieceof powerequipment,
nota plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all
times.Yourunithas beendesignedto performonejob: to
mowgrass.Donotuseit 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 ricochetbacktowardtheoperator.
5. Tohelpavoidbladecontactorathrownobjectinjury,
stayinoperatorzonebehindhandlesandkeepchildren,
bystanders,helpersandpetsatleast75feetfrom mower
whileit is inoperation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters
area.
6. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringopera-
tionandwhile performinganadjustmentor repairtoprotect
youreyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseserious
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 damageddischargecovercancauseblade
contactor thrownobjectinjuries.
10.Manyinjuriesoccurasa resultofthe mowerbeingpulled
overthefoot duringafall causedbyslippingor 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 mowerinwetgrass.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.
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19.Shutthe engineoffand waituntilthe bladecomestoa
completestopbeforeremovingthe grasscatcherorunclog-
gingthe chute.
Thecuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefora fewsecondsafter
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,usetheslopegaugeincludedaspartofthismanualto
measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisuniton aslopedorhilly
area.Ifthe slopeisgreaterthan15degrees,donotmowit.
Do:
1. Mowacrossthefaceofslopes;neverupanddown.Exercise
extremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.
2. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks,hiddenobjects,or bumps
whichcancauseyouto slipor trip.Tallgrasscan hide
obstacles.
3. Alwaysbesureofyourfooting.A slipand fallcan cause
seriouspersonalinjury.If youfeel 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 onatruckortrailer
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,pipesand othersources
ofignition.
7. Neverfuel machineindoorbecauseflammablevaporswill
accumulatein thearea.
8. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhileengineishotor
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 apoorlyventilatedarea.
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,
listedinthismanual."Useof partswhichdo notmeetthe
originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improper
performanceand compromisesafety!"
4. Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthebladeor
weargloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
5. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstightto besuretheequip-
mentis insafeworkingcondition.
6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper
operationregularly.
7. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stopthe engine,discon-
nectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengine.
Thoroughlyinspectthe mowerforanydamage.Repairthe
damagebeforestartingandoperatingthemower.
8. Neverattemptto makea wheelor cuttingheightadjust-
mentwhilethe engineisrunning.
9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail
shieldaresubjecttowear anddamagewhichcould
exposemovingpartsor allowobjectstobethrown.For
safetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponentsandre-
placeimmediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's
(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedin thismanual."Useofparts
whichdo notmeetthe originalequipmentspecifications
mayleadtoimproperperformanceandcompromise
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.
5
NOTE:Standbehind
themowerasifyou
weregoingtooperate
it.Yourrighthandcor-
respondstotheright
sideofthemower;your
lefthandcorresponds
totheleftsideofthe
mower.
NOTE:Yourmower
i isshippedwiththe
i handleinthehigher
I heightposition.
NOTE:Eachendof
thelowerhandlemust
iblP lacedinthesame
i eativeposition.
IMPORTANT
DONOTcrimpthe
cableswhenliftingthe
handleup.Makesure
toroutethecables
insidethelowerhandle.
NOTE:ThsOperator's
Manualcoversseveral
i models.LawnMower
featuresvaryby
i modelNota.IIfeatures
discussed(orengines
pictured)inthismanual
areapplicabletoall
LawnMowermodels.
Figure 3=1
HardwarePack
WingNuts (2)
Figure 3=2
1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhichmaybebetween
upperandlowerhandles.
a. Pullupand backon upperhandleasshownin
Figure3-1.Makecertainthelowerhandleisseated
securelyintothehandlemountingbrackets.
b. Tightenhandknobssecuringupperhandleto
lowerhandle.Makesurethateachcarriageboltis
seatedproperlyin thehandle.
2. Locatehairpinclipinone holeon theweldpinon each
sideof lowerhandle.
.
.
5.
a. Removehairpinclipfromthis hole.Usinga pairof
pliers,inserthairpinclipintotheotherholeon the
weldpin.Repeaton otherside.SeeFigure3-2.
b. Inserta carriageboltfromthehardwarepackinto
theupperholeonthehandlemountingbracket.
Securewithone plasticwingnut,alsoincluded
inthehardwarepack.Repeatonothersidewith
remainingitemsfromhardwarepack.
Theropeguideisattachedtotherightsideofthe
upperhandle.Loosenthewingnutwhichsecuresthe
ropeguide.
a. Holdthebladecontrolagainstupperhandle.
b. Pullstarterropeoutoftheengine.Releasethe
bladecontrol.SeeFigure3-3.
c. Slipstarterropeintoropeguide.
d. Tightenwingnut.
Insertpostoncabletiesintoholesprovidedon the
lowerhandle.Pullcabletietightandtrimexcess.
Anadjustingplateandthumbleverateachwheel
positionprovidescuttingheightadjustment.
a. Depresslevertowardswheel.
b. Moveitto anyoftheninepositionsfordesired
cuttingheight.SeeFigure3-5.
c. Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck.
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Figure 3=3 Figure 3=4
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6. Followstepsbelowtoassemblethegrasscatcher:
a. Placebagoverframesothat itsblackplasticside
is atthebottom.
b. Slip plasticchannelofgrassbagoverhooksonthe
frame.SeeFigure3-6.All plasticchannelsexcept
centertopofbagattachfromoutsideofbag.
c. Attachcentertopofbagfrominsideofbag.
7. Followstepsbelowtoattachgrasscatcher:
a. Liftreardischargedoor.
b. Placegrasscatcheron thepivotrod.Letgo
ofdischargedoorsothat itrestson thegrass
catcher.SeeFigure3-7.
Toremovegrasscatcherorconverttoa mulcher(if
equipped),lift reardischargedooronthemoweras
showninFigure3-7.Liftgrasscatcherupandoutofthe
pivotrod.Releasereardischargedoortoallowit toclose
rearopeningofmower.
\
Figure 3-5
_ WARNING:Neveroperatemower
unless the hookson the grass catcher
arefirmly seatedinthe slotson the
handle bracketassemblies, and the rear
dischargedoorrests firmly against top
of thegrass catcher.
8. Ifcovertingtosidedischarge,makesuregrass
catcherisoff unitand reardischargedoorisclosed.
a. Liftmulchingplugon therightsideof mower.
b. Slidetwohooksofsidedischargechuteunder
thehingepinonthe mulchingplugassemblyand
lowerthesidemulchingplug.See Figure3-8.
NOTE:Donotremovethesidemulchingplugat anytime,
evenwhenyouarenotmulching.
9. Ifequipped,chargebatteryfor8 to 10hoursbefore
initialuse.Followinstructionsin Maintenancesection.
Figure 3=6
J
Figure 3=8
Figure 3=7
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WARNING
i i ii ii
Never operate mower
unless the hookson
the grass catcher are
seated inthe
slotson
bracket assemblies,
and the rear dis'
charge door rests
f rm yagainsttopof
the grass catcher:
CUTTING HEIGHT
placed inthesame
relativep0sition:
GRASS CATCHER
Make certain bagiS
turned right Sideout
beforeassembling
(warninglabelwill be
onthe outside)i
IMPORTANT
Thisunitis shipped
without gasOIneer
oil inthe enginel Fill
up gasolineandOil
as instructed inthe
accompanyingengine
manUalBEFORE
WARNING
The bladecontrol
mechanismisa
safety device. Never
attemptto bypassits
operations.
; Useextreme care
when handling
gasoline.Gasolineis
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Never fuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
I Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipesand
other sources of
ignition.
Keep hands and feet
away from the chute
area on cutting deck.
Referto warning
label onthe unit.
Recoil Starte
Know Your Lawn Mower
BladeControl
Drive Control
Electric Start
Ignition Switch
*Shownwith
ElectricStart Mulch Plug
Height Adjustment
Levers
Figure 4-1
Nowthatyouhavesetupyourlawnmowerforopera-
tion,getaquaintedwithits controlsandfeatures.These
aredescribedbelowandillustratedonthis page.This
knowledgewillallowyoutouseyournewequipmentto
itsfullestpotential.
Blade Control
Thebladecontrolisattachedtothe upperhandleof
themower.Depressand squeezeitagainsttheupper
handletooperatetheunit. Releaseittostopengineand
blade.
,__ WARNING:Thisbladecontrolmecha-
nism isa safetydevice. Neverattempt
to bypass itsoperations.
Drive Control
Thedrivecontrolislocatedontheundersideofthe
upperhandleand isusedtoengagethedrive.Squeeze
itagainsttheupperhandleto engagethedrive; release
ittoslowdownor stopmowerfrompropelling.See
Figure4-1.
Mulch Plug
Themulchingplugisusedonlyformulchingpurposes.
Insteadofcollectingthegrassclippingsinthegrass
catcher,yourmowerhastheoptionof recirculating
theclippingsbacktothelawn.Makesurethatthe
reardischargedoorisclosedandthegrasscatcheris
removedfromunitwhilemulching.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
Oneadjustmentleverislocatedon eachwheelandis
usedtoadjustthecuttingheight.All fourlevershaveto
beatthesamerelativepositiontoensurea uniformcut.
Recoil Starter
Therecoilstarterisattachedtotherightupperhandle.
Standbehindtheunitand pullthe recoilstarterropeto
startthe unit.
Electric Start Ignition Switch (if
Equipped)
Theignitionswitchis locatedon theleftsideofthehandle
panel.It isusedonlyfortheelectricstarter.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1. Checkoillevelandaddoil if necessary.Followengine
manualforthis.
2. Servicetheenginewithgasolineasinstructedinthe
enginemanual. Seeenginemanualforlocationofoil
andgasfill.
__kk ARNING:Useextremecarewhenhan-
dling gasoline.Gasolineis extremely
flammableand the vapors areexplosive.
Neverfuel the machine indoorsor while
the engine ishot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipesand other
sources of ignition.
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_ ARNING:The operationof any lawn "_
mowercan result inforeign objects
being thrownintothe eyes,whichcan
damageyoureyesseverely.Always
wearsafetyglasseswhileoperating
the mower,orwhileperforming any
adjustmentsor repairson it.
Starting Engine
_l_llk, l=WARNING:Besureno one otherthan
theoperatorisstandingnearthe lawn
mowerwhilestartingengineor operat-
ingmower.Neverrun engine indoors
orin enclosed,poorly ventilatedareas.
Engine exhaustcontainscarbon monox-
ide,an odorlessand deadly gas. Keep
hands, feet,hairand looseclothing
awayfrom any moving partson engine
and lawnmower.
1. Pushprimer(ifequipped)threetimes.Waitabout
two secondsbetweeneachpush.SeeFigure4-2. In
temperaturearound550For below,primefivetimes.
Donotprimetorestarta warmengine.
2. Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethebladecontrol
againstupperhandle.SeeFigure4-2.
3. Recoil Start: Grasprecoilstarterhandleandpull rope
outwitha rapid,continuous,fullarmstroke.Keeping
a firmgripon thestarterhandle,lettheroperewind
slowly.Repeatuntilenginecranks.Lettheroperewind
eachtime slowly.
Electric Start (If Equipped): Turnignitionkeytothe
righttostarttheengine.Releasethekeyafterthe
enginestarts.
Figure 4=2
_ ARNING:If youstrikeaforeign
object,stopthe engine.Remove
wire from thespark plug,thoroughly
inspectmowerfor anydamage,and
repairdamagebeforerestarting and
operating. Extensive vibration of
mower during operation isan indica-
tion of damage.The unit should be
promptlyinspectedand repaired.
1. Oncetheengineis running,squeezethedrive
controlagainsttheupperhandleto propelmower.
2. Forbest results,do notcut wetgrass.
3. Fora healthierlawn,nevercut offmorethanone-
thirdofthetotallengthofthegrass.
Stopping Engine
1. Releasebladecontroltostoptheengineand blade.
2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand
groundagainsttheengine.
_ ARNING:Waitfor the blade to stop
completelybeforedoing anywork
on the mower or to removethegrass
catcher.
UsingYour Lawn Mower
_ ARNING:Neveroperateyour mower
without eitherthe reardoor or the entire
grass catcher assembly firmly secured.
Besurelawnisclearof stones,sticks,wire,or other
objectswhichcoulddamagelawnmowerorengine.
Suchobjectscouldbe accidentlythrownbythemower
in anydirectionandcauseseriouspersonalinjurytothe
operatorandothers.
Using as Mulcher
Formulchinggrass,removethegrasscatcherfromthe
mower.Thereardischargedoorshouldbeclosed.
1. Foreffectivemulching,do notcut wetgrass.
2. Newor thickgrassmayrequirea narrowercut.
Adjustgroundspeedaccordingtoconditionoflawn.
3. ifthegrasshasbeenallowedto growinexcessof
4 inches,mulchingisnotrecommended.Usethe
grasscatchertobagclippingsinstead.
Using Grass Catcher
Youcanusethegrasscatchertocollectclippingswhile
youareoperatingthemower.
1. AttachgrasscatcherfollowinginstructionsinSetUp.
Grassclippingswillautomaticallycollectinbagas
yourunmower.Operatemowertillgrassbagisfull.
2. Stopenginecompletelybyreleasingtheblade
controlhandle.Makesurethattheunithascometo
a completestop.
3. Liftdischargedoorandpullgrassbagup andaway
fromthe mowertodisposeofthegrassclippings.
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perating
The operation of any
lawnmower can result
inforeign objects
being thrown into
the eyes,which can
damage your eyes
severely. Always wear
safety glasseswhile
operatingthe mower,
or while performing
any adjustments or
repairs on it.
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. En-
gine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly
;tas.Keep hands, feet,
lair and loose clothing
_wayfrom any moving
partson engine and
lawn mower.
Your Lawn
Alwaysstop engine;
d sconneot
plug, andground
against engine before
cleaning,lubricating
ordo nganyk nd
a ntenano onyour
machine.
We donot recommend
the useofpressure
washers
hose toc danyour
i
unit.Thesemay cause
damage to electric
components;spindles,
pulleys,bedringsl
the engine: The use
of WaterWillresult
shortened lifeand
reduce serviceability:
=,
Lubrication
1. Lubricatepivotpointson thebladecontrolatleast
oncea seasonwithlightoil.Thebladecontrolmust
operatefreelyinbothdirections.SeeFigure5-1.
2. Lubricatethewheelsatleastoncea seasonwith
lightoil (ormotoroil). If wheelsareremovedforany
reason,lubricatesurfaceofthepivotarmandinner
surfaceof thewheelwithlightoil.SeeFigure5-1.
3. Lubricatethetorsionspringandpivotpointoneach
endofthereardischargedoorandthesidemulching
plugperiodicallywithlightoil topreventrust.See
Figure5-1.
4. Thetransmissionispre-lubricatedand sealedatthe
factoryanddoesnotrequirelubrication.
5. Followtheaccompanyingenginemanualforlubrica-
tionscheduleandinstructionforenginelubrication.
Figure 5-1
Deck Care
1. Disconnectsparkplugwire.Draingasolinefromlawn
mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthegascap.
2. Tipmowersothat itrestsonthe housing.Keepthe
sidewiththeair cleanerfacingup.Holdmowerfirmly.
__IL ARNING:Nevertip the mowermore
than 90 degreesin anydirections and
do not leavethe mower tipped for any
length of time. Oil can drain intothe
upper part ofthe engine causinga
starting problem.
Figure 5=2
General Recommendations
1. Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming
anymaintenance.
2. Thewarrantyon thislawnmowerdoesnotcover
itemsthathavebeensubjectedtooperatorabuse
ornegligence.Toreceivefullvaluefromwarranty,
operatormustmaintainthelawnmoweras
instructedhere.
.
4.
5.
Changingofengine-governedspeedwillvoid
enginewarranty.
Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce
eachseason.
Periodicallycheckallfastenersand makesurethese
aretight.
WARNING:Alwaysstop engine,
disconnect spark plug, and ground
against enginebeforecleaning,
lubricatingordoing any kind of
maintenanceonyour machine.
3. Scrapeandcleantheundersideofthedeckwitha
suitabletool.Donotspraywithwater.
4. Putthemowerbackonits wheelsontheground.If
youhad putplasticunderthegascapearlier,make
sureto removeitnow.
Engine Care
1. Maintainoillevelasinstructedin enginemanual.
2. Serviceaircleanerevery25 hoursundernormal
conditions.Cleaneveryfewhoursunderextremely
dustyconditions.Refertoenginemanual.
3. Cleansparkplugand resetthegaponcea season.
Checkenginemanualforcorrectplugtype andgap
specifications.
4. Cleanengineregularlywitha clothorbrush.Keepthe
coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea)cleantopermit
properaircirculation.Removeall grass,dirtand
combustibledebrisfrommufflerarea.
Replacing Rear Flap
1. Toremoverearflap,lift reardoor,and pressflapinon
eithersideto removefromhole.SeeFigure5-2.
2. Removeflapfromoppositeholeand replacewithnew
flapintheoppositeorderandmannerof removal.
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Blade Care f
__ll ARNING:Whenremovingcutting
blade for sharpeningor replacement,
protectyourhandswitha pairof heavy
gloves or usea heavy ragto hold blade.
1. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplug.Turn
moweron itssidemakingsurethattheairfilterand
thecarburetorareup.
2. Removebolt,bladebellsupport,blade,andblade
adapterfromtheenginecrankshaft.SeeFigure5-3.
3. Thebladecanbe sharpenedwitha fileor on a grind-
ing wheel.Donotattempttosharpenthebladewhile
it isstillon themower.Whensharpeningblade,follow
originalangleofgrind.Grindcuttingedgesequallyto
keepbladebalanced.
4. Removebladefromtheadapterfortestingbalance.
Balancethebladeona roundshaftscrewdriverto
check.Removemetalfromtheheavysideuntilit
balancesevenly.
_ WARNING:Anunbalanced bladewill
causeexcessivevibration whenrotating
athigh speeds. It may causedamage
to mower,and could breakcausing
personalinjury.
5. Lubricatetheenginecrankshaftandtheinnersurface
ofthebladeadapterwithlightoil.Slidetheblade
adapterontotheenginecrankshaft.Placetheblade
on theadaptersuchthatthesideoftheblademarked
"Bottom"(orwithpartnumber)facesthegroundwhen
themowerisin theoperatingposition.Makesurethat
bladeisalignedandseatedon bladeadapterflanges.
6. Placebladebellsupportonthe blade.Alignnotches
on thebladebell supportwith smallholesin blade.
Replacehexboltandtightenhexboltto torque:450
in.Ibs.min.,600 in.Ibs.max.
Toensuresafeoperationofyourmower,periodically
checkthebladeboltforcorrecttorque.
Belt Care
1. Removetwoshoulderscrewssecuringfrontdrive
covertomowerdeck.SeeFigure5-4. Pressinwardon
sidesoffrontdrivecoverand releasetabsthat secure
ittotheheightadjusterbrackets.Removedrivecover
frommower.
.
Loosenscrewholdingbelttensionspringtotransmis-
sion.SeeFigure5-4inset.Donotremovescrew
completely.Asyouloosenit, tensiononthebeltwillbe
released.
Figure 5=4
F
Figure 5=5
3. Pushtransmissionup a littleandslidebeltoffthe
transmissionpulley.Lift mowertoaccessbeltfrom
undersideofmower.Slidebeltoff ofenginepulleyand
aroundtheblade.SeeFigure5-5.
4. Replacewith newbelt,workingaroundblade.Make
surebeltisfirmlyseatedonenginepulleywhile
pullingfromtheothersideand slidingitaroundthe
transmissionpulley.Tightenscrewloosenedearlier
tosecurebelttensionspringtothetransmission.
Reassemblefrontdrivecover.
11
WARNING
When removing
the cutting blade
for sharpening or
replacementor
when sliding the belt
around it, protect
your hands with a
pair of heavy gloves
or use a heavy rag to
hold the 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.
NOTE: Makecertainthat
be!t is seated€orrectlyand
that it isridingSmoothlyon
theenginepulleyandis not
pinchedbetweenthelower
anduppei pulleyhalve&
WARNING
Batteries contain
sulfuricacidwhich
may cause burns. Do
not short circuit or
mutilate batteries in
any way. Do not put
batteries infire as
i these may burst or
release toxic materi-
als.
The battery contains
corrosivefluid and
i toxic material; handle
with care and keep
away from children.
Do not puncture,
i disassemble, mutilate
I or incineratethe
i battery. Explosive
gasescould be
vented during charg-
i ingot discharging.
I Usein a well venti-
I lated area, away from
sources of ignition.
I Use onlythe battery
charger supplied with
this mower.
f _ Replacing Battery (if Equipped)
Figure 5=6
f +
Positive
Terminal
==
Negative
Terminal
Figure 5=7
__k ARNING:Batteriescontainsulfuric
acid which maycause burns.Donot
short circuit or mutilate batteries in any
way.Donot put batteries infire as these
may burst or releasetoxic materials.
1. Loosenroundhandleknobssecuringupperandlower
handlesandcarefullyfoldtheupperhandledown
towardthelowerhandleas shownin Figure5-6.
2. Removethetwo screwssecuringbatterycovertobat-
teryhousingandplacethemtotheside.SeeFigure
5-6.
.
Openbatterycover,removepositiveandnegative
leadsfrombattery,removeandreplacewith new
battery.Connectthepositiveleadtothepositiveside
ofthebatterypack,thenconnectthenegativeside.
NOTE:Thebatteryyouhavemaydifferslightlyfromthe
oneshownin Figure5-7.RefertothePartsList.
IMPORTANT:Whenreplacingbatterypackin handle
panel,batterypackmustbepositionedwiththepositive
terminaltothe leftsideandthe negativeterminaltothe
rightsideofpanel(Positiveterminalisclosesttothe key
switch).SeeFigure5-7.Replacingbatterypackincor-
rectlywillcauseserious damage.
4. Reattachbatterycoverto batteryhousingbysecuring
withthetwoscrewsremovedearlier,makingsure
tosnapthewireconduiton theleftintoplaceonthe
housing.
5. Foldhandlesbackup andtightenhandleknobs.
,.r _,
Charging Battery (if Equipped)
WARNING:Thebatterycontainscor-
rosive fluid and toxic material; handle
with careand keepawayfrom children.
Donot puncture,disassemble,mutilate
or incineratethe battery.Explosive
gasescould bevented during charging
or discharging. Useina well ventilated
area,awayfrom sources of ignition.
1. Plugthe batterychargerintotheoutleton the
undersideofthebatteryhousing.SeeFigure5-8.
Figure 5=8
12
IMPORTANT:Alwaysplugchargerleadintobatterypack
leadfirst,andtheninsertbatterychargerpluginto120
volt standardhouseholdoutlet.Followthisorderofaction
everytimeyouchargethebattery.
NOTE:Thespecialdesignedplugonthechargerwillonly
fit intothe plugon thebatterybox.
2. Chargebatteryfor8 to 10hoursbeforeinitialuse.Do
not charge longer than 12hours. Thebatteryshould
be chargedatthebeginningandendoftheseason
andafteranyotherextendedperiodsof non-use.
3. Aftercharging,disconnectbatterychargerplugfrom
householdoutletfirst,thendisconnectchargerlead
frombatterypacklead.
__IL ARNING:Donotremove the battery
packfrom the handlepanelfor any
reasonother thanreplacement.
Replacing Fuse (if Equipped)
Theelectricstartercircuitand batteryare protectedbya
40 amperefuse.Ifthefuseburnsout,theelectricstarter
willnotoperate.Iftheunitfailsto startwiththeelectric
starter,performthefollowingstepstocheckthefuse
insidethebatteryhousing:
1. Openthebatterycoverasdescribedin Replacing
Battery.See Figure5-6.
2. Removefusefromsocketandinspectas shownin
Figure5-9.If itisburnedout, replacewithstandard
automotive40amperefuse.
3. Carefullyplacewiringbackintohousing,closebattery
cover,andfoldupperhandlebackintoplace.
NOTE:Theenginecanbestartedmanuallyifthefuse
burnsout.
Figure 5=9
Off-Season Storage
Thefollowingstepsshouldbetakento prepareyour
lawnmowerforstorage.
1. Cleanandlubricatemowerthoroughlyasdescribed
inthe lubricationinstructions.
2. Wedo notrecommendtheuseofa pressurewasher
orgardenhosetocleanyourunit.
3. Refertoenginemanualforcorrectengine
storageinstructions.
4. Coatmower'scuttingbladewithchassisgreaseto
preventrusting.
5. Storemowerina dry,cleanarea.Donotstorenext
tocorrosivematerials,suchas fertilizer.
Whenstoringanytypeof powerequipmentin a poorly
ventilatedor metalstorageshed,careshouldbetaken
torust-prooftheequipment.Usinga lightoil or silicone,
coattheequipment,especiallycables,andall moving
partsofyourlawnmowerbeforestorage.
Battery (if Equipped)
Thebatterymustbestoredwitha fullcharge.Extended
storageofa dischargedbatterywill reducelifeand
capacityofthebattery.
13
WARNING
Donotrer.ovethe
battery pack from the
handle panel for any
reason other than
replacement,
NOTE:Theenginecanbe
startedmanuallyifthefuse
burnsout.
Problem Cause Remedy
Enaone fa s to start 1....Bade contro d sengaged 1 Engagebade contro
2. Sparkplugwiredisconnected. 2. Connectwiretosparkplug.
3. Fueltankemptyorstalefuel. 3. Filltankwth clean freshgasoline.
4. Enginenotprimed(if equipped). 4. Prmeengineas instructedin
"OperatingYou!LawnMower.
5. Faultysparkplug. 5. Clean,adjustgap,or replace.
6. Blockedfuel line. I 6. Cleanfuel ine.
7. Enginefcoded. 7 Waita fewminutesto restart,but
I I do notprme.
8. Burntfuse,(ElectricStartOnly) 8. Replacefuse(seeMaintenance
" section)
Engineruns erratic 1, Sparkplugwireloose, 1, Connectandtightenspark
plugwire,
2, Blockedfuellineor stalefuel, 2, Cleanfuelline;filltankwithclean,
freshgasoline,
3, Ventingascapplugged, 3, Clearvent,
For repairs beyond 4, Waterordirt infuelsystem, 4, Drainfueltank,Refillwith
freshfuel,
merits listed here, 5, Dirtyair cleaner, 5, Refertoenginemanual,
contactan authorized 6, Carburetoroutofadjustment, 6, Refertoenginemanual,
service dealer.
g eoe eats I " " I " "
En in v rh 1 Engne o eve ow 1 F crankcasewthpropero
H B
2. Airflowrestricted. 2. Removeblowerhousing
_ andclean.
3. Carburetornotadjustedproperly. 3. Referto enginemanual.
Occasionalskips 1, Sparkpluggaptooclose, 1, Adjustgapto ,030",
(hesitates)at 2, Carburetoridlemixtureadjustment 2, Refertoenginemanual,
highspeed improperlyset.
Idlespoory 1. Sparkplugfouled,faultyorgap 1. Resetgapto ,030"or replace
toowide. sparkplug.
I 2 Carburetormproperyadjusted 2 Referto engnemanua.
3. Dirtyair cleaner. 3. Referto enginemanual.
Excessive 1. Cuttingbladelooseorunbalanced. 1. Tightenbladeandadapter.
Vibration Balanceblade.
2. Bentcuttingblade. 2. Seean authorizedservicedealer.
MowerwIInot 1 Wetgrass. 1. Donotmowwhengrassiswet;wait
m h r unt atertocut
UC g ass
2. Excessivelyhighgrass 2. Mowonceat a highcuttngheight
I thenmowagainatdesire(Jheightor
3. Dullblade, makea narrowercuttingpath.
. 3. Sharpenor replaceblade.
Unevencut 1. Dullblade. 1. Sharpenor replaceblade.
Mowerwill not 1. Beltnotinstalledproperly I 1. Checkbeltforproperpulleyinstal-
self ro el ' aton and movement
p p 2. Debriscloggingdriveoperation, i .
3. Damagedorwornbelt. 2. Stopengine,disconnectsparkplug
I I w re andceanoutdebrs.
. 3. Inspectandreplacebelt.
14
Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower
Label
WArninG
DONOTremovesafety
(or any) labelsfrom
mowerfor any reason.
15
Model Series 460
...._ ,_:_;/ '
WheelTreads
Zag Tread Bar Tread
16
1 747-1214 DriveControl 42 725-04347t KeySwitch
2 L749-0928A . LowerHandle 43 L725-04323t_ 12VoltBattery
710-0703
4 617-04376A
5 731-05865
6 754-0637A
7 747-1161A
8 749-1233D
749-1092A
9 731-04177
10 687-02055
CarriageBolt1/4-20
TransmissionAssembly
RearDischargeDoor
V-Belt
BladeControl
UpperHandle(ElectricStart)
UpperHandle(Non-electricstart)
ChuteDeflector
44 725-04329t
45 710-0599
46 736-0270
47 17032A
48 732-1014
49 747-0710
50 682-0015
51 787-01278
BatteryCharger
TT Screw1/4-20x0.5
BellWasher.265x0.75
DeflectorChuteAdapter
TorsionSpring
HingePin
BearingAssembly
21"Deck
11 732-04090A
12 747-04080
13 720-0279
14 720-04072
15 710-1205
16 746-1132
MulchPlugComplete
TorsionSpring- RH
GrassBagFrame
HandleKnob
HandleKnob
EyeBolt
ControlCable-40.75"
52 687-02194
687-02193
53 750-04595
54 710-0216
55 712-04065
56 782-5002B
57 736-0447
HeightAdjustmentAss'y- RH
HeightAdjustmentAss'y- LH
Slev.Spacer1.4"Lg.
HexScrew,3/8-16x.75
FlangeLockNut,3/8-16
FrontBaffle
WaveWasher
746-04309 ControlCable-39" 58 750-04594 SleeveSpacer8.985"Lg.
746-04135 ControlCable-39"(Kawasaki) 59 687-02044 PivotPlateAssembly
17 710-1174
18 731-04859t
19 726-0240
20 714-0104
21 710-0654A
22 746-04203
CarriageBolt5/16-18x2.0
BailCover
CableTie
CotterPin
Self-TappingSeresScrew
DriveCable
60 720-0426
61 634-0190
734-2042
62 710-04531
63 717-1762
717-1761
AdjustmentKnob
FrontWheel,8 x 1.8,Bar
FrontWheel,8 x 2.125,Zag
Screw,1/4-20x .390
Gear 14TRHFWD
Gear 14TLHFWD
_FACTORY PARTS
replacement
parts, contact
1-800-800,7310
orvisit
www,mtdproducts:com
23 664-04007A Grassbag-Black 64 L710-1652 TTScr.w/Washer1/4-20x.625
664-04034A
24 710-1650
25 747-04587
26 710-1741
27 732-1043
28 731-05642
29 731-04150C
Grassbag- Gray
ShoulderScrew# 12-24
PivotRod
Screw,1/4-15x 1.00
BeltTensionSpring
RearTrailingShield
RearBaffle
65
66
67
68
69
687-02271
687-02270
715-0221
736-0474
687-02071A
687-02070A
732-04175
HandleBracketAssembly- RH
HandleBracketAssembly- LH
DowelPin
Washer
PivotArmAssembly- RH
PivotArmAssembly- LH
RearSpringLever
30 731-0981At HubCap 70 738-0507B ShoulderScr.,500 Dia.x.434
31 712-0397
32 731-05013A
731-05250
33 748-04015A
34 742-0741
35 736-0524B
36 710-1257
WingNut
TransmissionCover- Black
TransmissionCover- Gray
BladeAdapter
21"MulchingBlade
BladeBellSupport
HexScrew3/8-24x 2.50
71 734-1987
734-2004A
734-2005A
72 787-01298
787-01299
73 732-0706
732-0707
RearWheel,8 x 1.8,Bar
RearWheel,8 x2.125,Zag,w/BB
RearWheel,8 x2.125,Zag
HeightAdjusterPlate- RH
HeightAdjusterPlate- LH
FrontLever- RH
FrontLever- LH
IMPORTANT
For a proper Working
machine, use Factory
Approved PaFts,
V,BELTS aFespecially
designed to engage
and disengagesafelyl
A substitute (non OEM)
V:aelt can bedanger-
ousby not disengaging
completely
37 725-04293t EiectricStarterHarness 74 716-0102 SnapRing
38 728-0199t Rivet 75 782-7551A WheelDustCap
39 725-0201t Key 76 736-0504t Washer,Wave,.510x.750x.017
40 710-1667At Screw,#10-16x.75 77 725-04310t ExtensionHarness(Kawasaki)
__41 731-05459t IBatter Housin _t If Equipped
17
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,sotheaboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
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.
IViTDLLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019; Phone: 1=800=800-7310, 1-330=220-4683
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A AL L A O
"k4ostradoconPrincipioEI6ctricoopcional
Podadora giratoria 21"- Modelo Serie 460
IMPORTANTE
LEA CON ATENCION LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD E INSTRUCCIONES ANTES
DE OPERAR LA PODADORA
ADVERTENCIA: Esta unidad est_ equipada con un motor de combusti6n interna y no debe set utilizada en o cerca de un
terreno agreste cubierto por bosque, malezas o hierba excepto que el sistema de escape del motor est6 equipado con un
amortiguador de chispas clue cumpla con las leyes locales o estatales correspondientes (en caso de e×istir). Si se utiliza
un amortiguador de chispas el operador Io debe mantener en condiciones de uso adecuadas. En el Estado de California
las medidas anteriormente mencionadas son exigidas pot ley (Articulo 4442 del C6digo de Recursos P_blicos de Califor=
nia). Es posible que existan leyes similares en otros estados. Las leyes federales se aplican en territorios federales. Su
distribuidor m_s cercano autorizado para realizar el mantenimiento del motor puede conseguir el amortiguador de chispas
para el silenciador sino usted puede comunicarse con el departamento de servicios al apartado postal P.O. Box 361131
Cleveland, Ohio 44136=0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136=0019
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 ....................... 10
Soluci6n de problemas ................................... 14
AIrnacenamiento fuera de ternporada y
etiquetas de seguridad ................................... 15
Lista de piezas ................................................. 16
B squeda y registro del n rnero de modelo
ANTESDE COMENZARA MONTARSU NUEVO EQUIPO,
por favor,Iocalicela placa del modeloenel equipo y copie la
informaci6nen la placa del modelo situadaa laderecha. Para
encontrarlaplaca demodelo,col6quese detr_.sde la unidad
en la posici6n del operadory mire haciaabajoen la parte
posteriorde lacubierta. La presente informaci6nresultar_.
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MTD 460 Series Owner's manual

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