MTD 54M Operator's Manual

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • WarrantyOF A O AL21=inch Rotary Lawn Mower- Mode

Your LaWnMoWerIMPORTANT: Do notuse a pressurewasheror garden hose toclean your uniL Thesemay causedamage toelectric componentsspindleslpulleys; bear:i

_, ARNING:Whenremovingthe cuttingbladefor sharpening or replacement, protectyourhands with a pairof heavy gloves or use a heavyragto hold the blade.Pe

"FroubleFor repairs beyondthembo merits listed here,contact an authorizedservice dealer.Problem CauseRemedyEngineruns erratic 1. Connectandtighte

13WARNINDO NOT removesafety(or any)labels frommower for any reason.ii i _iI_ iiNOTE: Safety labelsvary by model. Not alllabels shown on thispage are a

WARNINGGasolineand itsvaporsare extremelyflam-mableand explosive.Fireor explosioncancausesevereburnsor death.If gasolineisspilledon yourselforyour clo

Runningengine produces heat.Engine parts, especially muffler,become extremely hot. Severethermal burns can occur oncontact. Combustibledebris,such as

Know Your Enginef"- Fuel Cap -'_IMPORTANT:Thisengine is shippedwithout gasoline or oilinthe engine. Runningthe enginewith insuf-ficient oil

Check Oil LevelIMPORTANT:Besureto checkthe engineona levelsurfacewiththe enginestopped..2.3.4.Removethe oil fillercap andwipethe dipstickclean.SeeFigu

WARNINGShut off the enginebeforeperformingtype ofmaintenance,ro.roveo ,oo!doo o!start-upidisconnectt,e parkp boot:Beforetipping enginedrain oil, drain

IMPORTANT:Usedmotoroilmaycauseskincancerif repeatedlyleft incontactwiththe skinfor prolongedperiods.Althoughthisis unlikelyunlessyou handleusedoilon a

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.

MaintainingWARNINGAccumulation ofdebris around mufflercause afire:Inspect and cleanb fo ooveryoIMPORTANT:DOnotspray engine Withwaterto clean becausewa

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Ref. Part No. Description1. 951-10337 FuelTank2. 951-10336 FlywheelShroud3. 951-10335 RubberFuelTankMountingWasher4. 951-10334 Oil FillerTubeAssembly5

MTD LLC (MTD), The United States Environment Protection Agency (U. S. EPA)Emission Control System Warranty Statement(Owner's Defect Warranty Righ

(7)The enginemanufactureris liablefordamagesto otherenginecomponentsproximatelycausedbya failureunderwarrantyof anywarrantedpart.(8) Throughoutthe eng

MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FORThe limitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenby MTDLLCwithrespecttonewmerchandisepurchasedandusedin the UnitedStates

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WARNINGThis symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich, ifnotfollowed,couldendangerthe personali safetyand/or propertyI ofyourselfand others.Rea

19.Shutthe engineoff and waituntil the bladecomesto acompletestopbeforeremovingthe grasscatcherorunclog-gingthe chute.Thecutting bladecontinuesto rota

NOTE:ThisOperator'sManualcoversseveralmodels.LawnMowerfeaturesvarybymodel.Notallfeaturesdiscussed(orenginespictured)inthis manualare applicableto

c. Slip starterropeinto ropeguide.d. Tightenwing nut.5. To securecablesto the handle,insertpostsoncableties intoholesprovidedon the lowerhandle.Pullca

.gYou r LaWnMowerWARNINGThis blade controlmechanism isa safetydevice. Do not bypassitsoperations,Use extremecarewhen handlinggasoline. Gasoline isextr

_ WARNING:Theoperationof any lawnmowercan result inforeign objectsbeingthrownintothe eyes,whichcan damageyoureyesseverely.Nways wear safetyglasseswhil