MTD 11A-549R731 Operator's Manual

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • WarrantyWarning: This unit is equipped with an i

105Maintaining Your Lawn MowerWARNINGAlways stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before performing any type of maintenance on

115Maintaining Your Lawn MowerWARNINGWhen removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or

12For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. 6Trouble ShootingCauseProblemRemedyEngine fails to start

137SafetyLabelsWARNINGDO NOT remove safety (or any) labels from mower for any reason.  

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158Parts ListRef. Part No. Description1 747-1161A Blade Control2 749-1092A Upper Handle3 746-1130 Cntrl. Cable, 40” Model 546 & 549 746-1137 Cntrl

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and

2Finding and Recording Model NumberModel Number Serial NumberPlease do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first

31Slope GaugeWARNINGDo 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 co

42Safe Operation PracticesChildrenTragic accidents can occur if operator is not alert to presence of children. Children are often attracted to mower

519. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclog-ging the chute. The cutting bl

6AB3Setup and Adjustment1. Remove any packing material which may be between upper and lower handles. a. Pull up and back on upper handle as shown in

77. Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the unit and rear discharge door is closed.a.

84Operating Your Lawn MowerNow that you have set up your lawn mower for operation, read this section to become acquainted with its controls and featur

94Operating Your Lawn MowerWARNINGThe operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes