Страница 1: ...e Operation Practices Set Up Operation Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty L Push Mower m Model 54M7 MTD LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHiO 44136 0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo 769 05350A February1 2010 ...
Страница 2: ...ess and mailing address can be found on this page We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times Throughout this manual all references to right and left side of the machine are observed from the operating position Tableof Contents Safe Operation Practices 3 Assembly Set Up 9 Controls Features 12 Operation 13 Maintenance Adjustment 14 Service 16 Troubleshooting 17 Engine Operation 18 Eng...
Страница 3: ...sion piece of power equipment not a plaything Therefore exercise extreme caution at all times This machine has been designed to perform one job to mow grass Do not use it for any other purpose 4 Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine Children 14 and over should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and should...
Страница 4: ... use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer Failure to do so can result in personal injury When starting engine pull cord slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly Rapid retraction of starter cord kickback will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go Broken bones fractures bruises or sprains could result If situations occur which are not covered ...
Страница 5: ...sually inspect blade for damage e g bent cracked worn Replace blade with the original equipment manufacture s O E M blade only listed in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 4 Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them 5 Keep all nuts bo...
Страница 6: ...on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any Ira spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other...
Страница 7: ... parts DANGER THROWN DEBRIS Remove objects that can be thrown by the blade in any direction Wear safety glasses DANGER SLOPES Use extra caution on slopes Do not mow slopes greater than 15 _ _ WARNING GASOLINEIS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon mo...
Страница 8: ...es where you may not operate safely WARNING Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury Operate riding mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes Operate walk behind mowers across the face of slopes never up and down sl...
Страница 9: ...the handle mounting brackets Do not crimp cable while lifting the handle up Figure 3 1 b Tighten star knobs to secure upper handle to lower handle Make sure that each carriage bolt is seated properly in the handle 2 f Locate the hairpin clip on the weld pin on each side of lower handle a Remove hairpin clip from this hole Using a pair of pliers insert hairpin clip into the hole on pin closest to t...
Страница 10: ...label will be on the outside a Place bag over fra me so that its black plastic side is at the bottom b Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the frame See Fig 3 5 All the plastic channels except center top of bag attach from outside of bag Figure 3 3 a Hold blade control against upper handle b Pull starter rope out of the engine Release blade control c Slip starter rope into rope guide d...
Страница 11: ...Adjustments CuttingHeight Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the cutting height of the mower 1 Depress height adjustment lever towards wheel 2 Slide lever to desired position for a change in cutting height See Fig 3 8 F Figure 3 8 3 Release lever towards deck IMPORTANT All wheels must be placed in the same relative position For rough or uneven lawns move the height adjustment lever...
Страница 12: ...of collecting the grass clippings in a grass catcher or using the side discharge chute some mower models have the option of recirculating the clippings back to the lawn This is called mulching The grass catcher located at the rear of the mower is used to bag the grass clippings for disposal at another site Once the bag is full it has to be removed from the mower and emptied before any further mowi...
Страница 13: ... of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which can damage your eyes severely Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it UsingasMulcher For mulching grass remove the grass catcher and side discharge chute from the mower For effective mulching do not cut wet grass If the grass has been allowed to grow i...
Страница 14: ...icate the torsion spring and pivot points on the rear discharge door and side mulch plug periodically with light oil to prevent rust See Fig 6 1 4 Follow the Engine Maintenance section for lubrication schedule and instruction for engine lubrication DeckCare Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent build up of grass clippings or other debris Follow steps below for this job 1 Disc...
Страница 15: ...p once a season Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush Keep the area around the top of the engine clean to permit proper air circulation Remove all grass dirt and combustible debris from muffler area ReplacingRearFlap 1 To remove rear flap lift rear door and press flap in on either side to remove from hole See Fig 6 2 r 2_ Figure 6 2 Remove flap from opposite hole and replace with new flap i...
Страница 16: ...bricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft Place the blade on the adapter such that the side of the blade marked Bottom or with part number faces the ground when the mower is in the operating position Make sure that the blade is aligned and seated on the blade adapter flanges 6 Place blade bell support ...
Страница 17: ...ll tank with clean fresh gasoline Clear vent Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel Refer to engine manual Push CHOKE knob in applied Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 1 Fill crankcase with proper od 2 Air flow restricted 2 Clean area around and on top of engine Occasional skips 1 Spark plug gap too close 1 Adjust gap to 030 hesitates at high speed Idles poorly 1 Spark plug fouled faulty or ...
Страница 18: ...obile manufacturer s requirements for service classification SG SF Motor oils classified SG SF will show this designation on the container SAE 10W 30 is recommended for general all temperature use If single viscosity oil is used select the appropriate viscosity for the average temperature in your area from the chart to the right Figure 9 1 _ 20w m__ 20 mlmlllm Iilmllm m 3o 2ow4o _ow5o_____ I 15w40...
Страница 19: ... Use automotive gasoline unleaded or low leaded to minimize combustion chamber deposits with a minimum of 87 octane Gasoline with up to 10 ethanol or 15 MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether can be used Never use an oil gasoline mixture dirty gasoline or gasoline over 30 days old Avoid getting dirt dust or water in the fuel tank DO NOT USE E85 GASOLINE WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable and is exp...
Страница 20: ...equired service intervals and the kind of maintenance to be performed are described in the table below Follow the hourly or calendar intervals whichever occur first More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions _1 WARNING If the engine has been running the muffler will be very hot Be careful not to touch the muffler EachUseor EveryS Hrs EverySeason or25 Hours Every Season ...
Страница 21: ... unless you handle used oil on a daily basis it is still advisable to thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water as soon as possible after handling used oil NOTE Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment We suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local service station for reclamation Do not throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground AirC...
Страница 22: ...h a wire brush if it is to be reused 3_ 4_ 5_ Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge Correct as necessary by bending side electrode See Fig 10 4 The gap should be set to 0 030 in Electrode Figure 10 4 Check that the spark plug washer is in good condition and thread the spark plug in by hand to prevent cross threading After the spark plug is seated tighten with a spark plug wrench to compress the...
Страница 23: ...from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts If the gasoline in your engine deteriorates during storage you may need to have the carburetor and other fuel system components serviced or replaced 1 Remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops from lack of fuel _i ARNING Never leave engine unattended while running 2 3 4 Change oil See Oil Change section Remove spark plug...
Страница 24: ...der Repairs or adjustments to correct starting difficulties dueto any of the following failure to follow proper maintenance procedures rotary mower blade striking an object contaminants in the fuel system improper fuel or fuel oil mixture consult your Operator s Manual if in doubt failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non use over three months Any starting problem which results f...
Страница 25: ...ter 734 1987 734 1988 Wheel Front 11A 54M7001 Wheel Front 11A 54MT031 734 04082 Wheel Rear 964 04007A Grass Bag 942 0741 Mulching Blade Phone 800 800 7310 or 330 220 4683 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual have your full model number and serial number ready Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www mtdproducts com 25 ...
Страница 26: ...d workmanshipthatcausethe failureof a warrantedpart to be identicalin all materialrespectsto that part as describedin MTDConsumerGroupInc sapplicationfor certification The warrantyperiodbeginsonthedate theoutdoorequipmentengineis deliveredto anultimatepurchaserorfirst placedintoservice The warrantyperiodis two years Subjectto certainconditionsand exclusionsasstated below the warrantyonemission rel...
Страница 27: ... warrantycoverage Further the coverageunderthis warrantyextendsonly to partsthat were presentonthe off roadengineand equipmentpurchased Thefollowingemissionwarrantypartsare covered if applicable 1 FuelMeteringSystem Cold start enrichmentsystem softchoke Carburetorand internalparts or fuel injectionsystem Fuelpump Fueltank 2 Air InductionSystem Air cleaner Intakemanifold 3 IgnitionSystem Sparkplug ...
Страница 28: ...og splitter pumps valves and cylinders havea separate one year warranty Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure c Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer d MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold ...
