MTD 11A-413A800 Owner’s Manual

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance •Troubleshooting • Parts Lists •Warranty

OF A O AL.

21" Rotary Mower- Model Series 410

iMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedonor nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush- coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any). If a sparkarresterisused,itshouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw (Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

ForUSCustomers:MTDLLC,P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019 772C0795

PRINTEDIN U.S.A. ForCanadianCustomers:MTDProductsLtd.,P.O.Box 1386,KITCHENER,ONTARION2G4J1 10/21/2005

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new equipment, it will help you assemble,

prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Table of

Slope Gauge ....................................................... 3

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

Set-Up & Adjustments ........................................ 6

Operation ............................................................. 8

Finding and Recording IVlodel Number

BEFOREYOUSTARTASSEMBLING YOURNEW EQUIPMENT, please locatethe modelplate on the equipmentand copy the themodel number andthe serialnumber tothe sample model

plate provided to the right.You can locatethe model plate by standing atthe operatingposition and lookingdown atthe rear

of themachine.

Contents

Maintenance & Off-Season Storage ................ 10

Trouble Shooting .............................................. 12

Warranty ............................................................ 13

illustrated Parts Lists ....................................... 14

Model Number Serial Number

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USA-www.mtdproducts.com 1-800-800-7310 CAN-www.mtdcanada.com 1-800-668-1238

CLEVELAND, OH 44136

MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED

KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1

Customer Support

Please do NOTretum the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased,

without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou havedifficultyassembling this productor haveany questionsregardingthe controls, operationor maintenanceof this unit,

pleasecall a CustomerSupport Representative.

For US Customers: 1-330-220-4MTD (4683)or 1-800-800-7310 For Canadian Customers: 1-800-668-1238

Pleasehaveyour unit'smodelnumber and serialnumber ready when you call.See previoussection to locate this information.

Youwill be asked to entertheserial number inorderto processyour call.

The enginemanufacturerisresponsiblefor all enigne-relatedissueswith regardsto performance, power-rating,specifications, warrantyand service. Pleasereferto the engine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator'sManual,packed separately with your unit, for more information.

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DANGER:Thismachinewasbuilttobeoperatedaccordingtotherulesforsafeoperationinthismanual.Aswith anytypeof powerequipment,carelessnessor erroron thepartoftheoperatorcanresultinseriousinjury.This machineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetandthrowingobjects.Failuretoobservethe followingsafety instructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death.

WARNING

Thissymbolpoints out importantsafety

instructionswhich,if notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

i safetyand/or property I ofyourselfandothers.

Readandfollowall instructionsinthis

manualbeforeat-

temptingto operate

i this machine.Failure I to complywith these

instructionsmayresult

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youseethis symbol.

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i Your Responsibility i Restrictthe use

i ofthis powermachine

to personswho read,

understand

and follow the warnings and instructions

, in this manual

I and onthe machine.

General Operation

1. Readthisoperator'smanualcarefullyinits entiretybefore attemptingtoassemblethismachine.Read,understand,

andfollowall instructionsonthemachineandinthe manual(s) beforeoperation.Becompletelyfamiliarwith

thecontrolsandthe properuseofthis machinebefore operatingit.Keepthis manualin asafeplaceforfuture

andregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.

2. Thismachineisa precisionpieceof powerequipment, nota plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all times.Yourunithasbeendesignedto performonejob: to mowgrass.Do notuseit for anyotherpurpose.

3. Neverallowchildrenunder 14yearsoldto operatethis machine.Children14yearsoldand overshould readand

understandthe instructionsinthis manualandshould betrainedand supervisedbya parent.Onlyresponsible

individualswhoarefamiliarwiththeserulesofsafe operationshouldbeallowedto usethis machine.

4. Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethe equipmentisto beused.Removeallstones,sticks,wire,bones,toysand

otherforeignobjectswhichcouldbetrippedoverorpicked upandthrownby the blade.Thrownobjectscancause seriouspersonalinjury.Planyourmowingpatternto avoid

dischargeof materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystanders andthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta wallorobstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterial toricochetbacktowardtheoperator.

5. Tohelpavoidbladecontactora thrownobjectinjury, stayintheoperatorzonebehindthe handlesand keep

children,bystanders,helpersandpetsatleast75feet fromthe mowerwhileit isinoperation.Stopmachineif anyoneentersthe area.

6. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduring operationandwhileperforminganadjustmentor repair

toprotectyoureyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcan causeseriousinjuryto the eyes.

7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesand close-fitting slacksandshirts. Shirtsand pantsthatcoverthearms and legsand steel-toedshoesarerecommended.Never operatethismachineinbarefeet, sandals,slipperyorlight

weight(e.g.canvas)shoes.

8. Donotputhandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsor underthe cuttingdeck.Contactwiththe bladecanamputatehands

andfeet.

9. Amissingor damageddischargecovercancauseblade contactor thrownobject injuries.

10.Manyinjuriesoccurasa resultof the mowerbeingpulled overthefoot duringafall causedbyslippingor tripping. Do notholdontothe mowerifyouarefalling;releasethe

handleimmediately.

11.Neverpullthemowerbacktowardyouwhileyouare walking.Ifyoumust backthe mowerawayfroma wallor obstructionfirstlookdownandbehindtoavoidtripping andthen followthesesteps:

a. Stepbackfromthe mowertofullyextendyourarms. b. Besureyouare well balancedwithsurefooting. c. Pullthemowerbackslowly,no morethanhalfway

towardyou.

d. Repeatthesestepsas needed.

12.Donotoperatethe mowerwhileunderthe influenceof alcoholordrugs.

13.Donotengagetheself-propelledmechanismon unitsso equippedwhilestartingengine.

14.Thebladecontrolhandleisasafetydevice.Neverattempt tobypassitsoperation.Doingso makesthe safetydevice

inoperativeandmayresult in personalinjurythrough contactwiththe rotatingblade.Thebladecontrolhandle mustoperateeasily in bothdirectionsandautomatically returntothe disengagedpositionwhenreleased.

15.Neveroperatethe mowerinwetgrass.Alwaysbesureof yourfooting. A slipandfall cancauseseriouspersonal

injury.If youfeelyouarelosingyourfooting,releasethe bladecontrolhandleimmediatelyand the bladewillstop rotatingwithinthreeseconds.

16.Mowonlyin daylightor in goodartificiallight.Walk,never run.Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor

roads.

17.Iftheequipmentshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe engineandcheckimmediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationis

generallya warningoftrouble.

18.Shutthe engineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto acompletestopbeforeremovingthe grasscatcheror uncloggingthe chute.The cutting bladecontinuesto rotate

fora few secondsafterthe engineisshutoff.Neverplace anypartofthe bodyinthe bladeareauntilyou aresure the bladehasstoppedrotating.

19.Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrail shield,discharge cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandleor othersafety protectivedevicesin placeandworking.Neveroperate

mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failureto doso, can resultinpersonalinjury.

20.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn.Do nottouch.

21.Onlyusepartsand accessoriesmadeforthis machineby the manufacturer.Failuretodo socan resultin personal injury.

22.Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis manual,use careand goodjudgment. Callcustomerassistanceforthe

nameofyournearestservicingdealer.

Slope Operation

Slopesare amajorfactor relatedtoslip andfall accidentswhich canresultinsevereinjury.Operationon slopesrequiresextra

caution.Ifyoufeel uneasyonaslope,do notmowit.Foryour safety,usethe slopegaugeincludedaspart of this manualto measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisuniton a slopedor hilly

area.Ifthe slopeisgreaterthan 15degrees,donot mowit.

Do:

1. Mowacrossthe faceofslopes; neverup anddown. Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon

slopes.

2. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks,hiddenobjects,orbumpswhich can causeyouto slipor trip. Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.

3. Alwaysbesure ofyourfooting.A slip andfallcancause seriouspersonalinjury.Ifyoufeelyouarelosingyour

balance,releasethebladecontrolhandleimmediately,and

the bladewill stoprotatingwithin 3 seconds.

Do Not: I. Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditchesorembankments,you

could loseyour footingorbalance.

2. Donot mowslopesgreaterthan 15degreesasshownon the slopegauge.

3. Donot mowon wetgrass.Unstablefootingcouldcause slipping.

Children

Tragicaccidentscanoccurifthe operatorisnotalertto the

presenceofchildren.Childrenare often attractedto the mower

andthe mowingactivity.Theydo notunderstandthe dangers.

Neverassumethatchildrenwillremainwhereyou lastsaw

them.

1. Keepchildrenout ofthe mowingareaandunderthewatch- ful careofa responsibleadult otherthan the operator.

2. Bealertandturnmoweroff if a child entersthe area.

3. Beforeand while movingbackwards,lookbehindanddown forsmall children.

4. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners, doorways,shrubs,trees,or otherobjectsthat mayobscure yourvisionof a childwhomayrunintothe mower.

5. Keepchildrenawayfrom hotor runningengines.Theycan suffer burnsfroma hotmuffler.

6. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operatea power

mower.Children14yearsold andovershouldreadand understandthe operationinstructionsand safetyrulesin

this manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbya

parent.

Service

Safe Handling Of Gasoline:

1. To avoidpersonalinjuryorpropertydamageuseextreme care inhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable

andthevaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselforyourclothes whichcanignite.

2. Washyourskinandchangeclothesimmediately.

3. Useonly anapprovedgasolinecontainer.

4. Neverfillcontainersinsideavehicleoron a truckor trailer bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe

groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck ortrailer

andrefuelit onthe ground.If thisis notpossible,thenrefuel suchequipmenton a trailerwitha portablecontainer,rather

thanfromagasoline dispensernozzle.

6. Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththe rimofthefuel tank or

containeropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingis complete.Do

notuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

7. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesand othersourcesof ignition.

8. Neverfuelmachineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors willaccumulateinthe area.

9. Neverremovegascap oraddfuelwhilethe engineis hotorrunning. Allowengineto coolatleasttwo minutes

beforerefueling.

10.Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltankto nomorethanY2inch belowbottomoffiller neckto provideforfuelexpansion.

11.Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.

12.Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeitoff theengineandequipment. Moveunitto anotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestarting theengine.

13.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containernearanopen flame,sparkor pilotlightasona waterheater,space heater,furnace,clothesdryeror othergasappliances.

14.Toreducefirehazard,keepmowerfreeof grass, leaves, orotherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoilorfuelspillageand

removeanyfuel soakeddebris.

15.Allowa mowertocool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.

General Service:

1. Neverrunan engineindoorsorin a poorlyventilatedarea. Engineexhaustcontainscarbon monoxide,anodorless

anddeadlygas.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe bladeand allmovingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe

sparkplugwireand groundagainstthe 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. Mowerbladesare sharpandcan cut.Wrapthe bladeor weargloves,and useextracautionwhenservicingthem.

5. Keepall nuts,bolts,andscrewstightto besurethe equipmentis insafeworkingcondition.

6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper operationregularly.

7. Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stoptheengine,discon- nectthesparkplugwire and groundagainsttheengine. Thoroughlyinspectthemowerfor anydamage.Repairthe damagebeforestartingandoperatingthe mower.

8. Neverattemptto makeawheelor cuttingheightadjust- mentwhilethe engineisrunning.

9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail shieldaresubjecttowear anddamagewhichcould

exposemovingpartsor allowobjectstobethrown.For safetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponentsandre- placeimmediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's

(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedin thismanual."Useofparts whichdo notmeettheoriginalequipmentspecifications mayleadto improperperformanceandcompromise safety!"

10.Donotchangethe enginegovernorsettingor overspeed theengine.The governorcontrolsthemaximumsafe

operatingspeedoftheengine.

11.Maintainorreplacesafetylabels,as necessary.

12.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulations.Improper disposaloffluidsandmaterialscan harmthe environment.

Practices

WARNING

Thissymbolpoints outimportantsafety

instructionswhich,if notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal safetyand/orproperty

ofyourselfandothers. Readandfollowall

instructionsinthis manualbeforeat-

temptingto operate this machine.Failure

to complywith these

instructionsmayresult in personalinjury.When

youseethis symbol.

HEED ITS WARNING!

Your Responsibility

Restrictthe use ofthis powermachine

to personswho read,

understand andfollow thewarnings

and instructions in this manual

andon the machine.

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