Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty L Self Propelled Mower m Model Series G460 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.
1 ToTheOwner ThankYou Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by If you have any problems MTD LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual It instructs prior to operating your machine. persons who will operate address and mailing the equipment.
2 importantSafeOperationPractices WARNING: This symbol could endanger all instructions points out important the personal safety and/or in this manual with these instructions before property attempting may result in personal When you see this symbol. safety instructions of yourself to operate which, if not followed, and others. this machine. Read and follow Failure to comply injury.
12. Amissing ordamaged discharge cover cancause blade contact orthrown object injuries. 13. Many injuries occur asaresult ofthemower beingpulled overthefootduring afallcaused byslipping ortripping. Donotholdontothemower ifyouarefalling; release the handle immediately. 14. Never pullthemower back toward youwhileyouare walking. Ifyoumustback themower away fromawallor obstruction firstlookdownandbehind toavoid tripping andthenfollowthese steps: a. Stepback frommower tofullyextend yourarms. b.
Service 3. Check the blade and engine intervals To avoid personal care in handling injury or property damage gasoline. Gasoline is extremely can ignite. Wash your skin and change flammable clothes original 3. Use only an approved Never fill containers gasoline container. inside a vehicle 4. Remove gas-powered equipment Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight equipment 7. trailer and refuel it on the ground.
SparkArrestor Notice Regarding Emissions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate may include the following Modification (EM), Oxidizing Injection on regular emission unleaded control gasoline, and internal combustion engine and should not be used WARNING: This machine is equipped with an on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush i_ll systems: Engine Catalyst (OC), Secondary A
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear machine before attempting to assemble and operate. on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, assemble and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to and operate DANGER -- ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate or grass catcher is in its proper place.
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3 AssembJy & Set-Up Contents of Carton One Lawn Mower One Lawn Mower One Grass Catcher One Engine Operator's Assembly Operator's 2. Manual without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying manual BEFORE operating your mower. engine One Bottle of Oil One Side Discharge Chute Insert a carriage bolt found upper NOTE:This unit is shipped Manual Handle Remove any packing material upper and lower handles. a.
3. The rope guide is attached handle. to the right side of the upper See Fig. 3-3. Loosen the wing nut which b. secures the of grass bag over hooks on the frame. See Fig. 3-4. All the plastic rope guide. channels except center top of bag attach from outside Figure 4. Slip plastic channel Figure 3-4 3-3 against of bag. a. Hold blade control upper b. Pull starter control. rope out of the engine. c. Slip starter rope into rope guide. d. Tighten handle. Release blade c. 2.
Side DischargeChute Your mower is shipped make sure grass catcher is closed. 1. Adjustments as a mulcher. To convert to side discharge, is off of the unit and rear discharge door CuttingHeight Each wheel has a height adjustment On the side of the mower, 3-6. lift the mulching plug. See Figure height of the mower. lever to change the cutting Refer to Fig. 3-7. f Figure 3-7 Figure 3-6 2_ Slide two hooks of side discharge mulching plug assembly.
4 Controls andFeatures Drive ControL_ Start Switch Recoil Starter Side Discharge Chute Cutting Height Adjustment Levers J Figure 44 Blade Control The blade control is attached MulchPlug to the upper Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle of the mower. handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop engine and blade. _ ARNING: blade control is a safety device. Never attempt This to bypass its operations.
5 Operation Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator engine or operating mower. Never run engine is standing near the lawn mower while starting indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower. Refer to engine manual for help with the engine. 1. Push primer (if equipped) three times.
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance 2. Lubricate motor General Recommendations Always observe maintenance. The warranty at least once a season with light oil (or are removed for any reason, lubricate surface of the pivot arm and inner surface with light oil. See Fig. 6-1. safety rules when performing 3.
Engine Care ReplacingRearFlap A list of key engine performance accompanying Maintain maintenance by the mower jobs required for good 1. is given below. Follow the engine manual for a detailed oil level as instructed list and instructions. in engine manual. Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal Clean every few hours under extremely To remove rear flap, lift rear door, and press flap in on either side to remove from hole. See Fig. 6-2. r conditions. dusty conditions.
7 Service ilade Care 5. Lubricate the engine the blade adapter WARNING: sharpening When removing or replacement, the cutting protect blade for inspect the blade adapter strike a foreign object. Replace when below for blade service. 1. for cracks, especially necessary. part number) Disconnect spark plug boot from spark plug. Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are facing up. 2. operating faces the ground position.
3. Press inward ontabontheengine baffle torelease itfrom thebafflebracket. See Fig.7-3. 5. Replace withnewbelt,making surebeltisfirmlyseated on engine pulley whilepulling fromtheothersideandsliding itaround thetransmission pulley. 6. Reattach engine baffle andreassemble blade asdescribed intheprevious section. 7. Turnmower back overandmake surebeltisseated onthe transmission pulley. Pivot thebeltkeeper wirebackintoits operating position andsnap intotheslotprovided. 8. Reassemble frontdrive cover.
3. Open battery cover, remove from battery, remove positive and replace and negative leads with new battery. Connect the positive lead to the positive pack, then connect the negative side. Charging Battery side of the battery NOTE:The battery one shown in Fig. 7-6. Refer to the Parts List. you have may differ slightly WARNING: The battery contains corrosive fluid and toxic material; handle with care and keep away from children.
ReplacingFuse Off-SeasonStorage The electric starter circuit and battery are protected by a 40 ampere fuse. If the fuse burns out, the electric starter will not The following for storage. operate. If the unit fails to start with the electric the following 1. Open the battery See Fig. 7-5. 2. Remove fuse from socket and inspect If it is burned ampere starter, steps to check the fuse inside the battery cover as described out, replace in Replacing perform housing: Battery. as shown in Fig. 7-8.
Troubleshooting Problem Engine Fails to start Cause 1. Remedy Blade control disengaged. 2. Spark plug boot disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark boot. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). 4. Prime engine as instructed section. in the Operation 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Blocked fuel line. 6. Clean fuel line. Z Engine flooded. Z Waita few mmutes to restart, butdo not prime.
Problem Uneven cut Cause 1. Wheels not positioned Remedy correctly. 1. Place all four wheels in same height (if equipped 2. Dull blade. Mower will not self propel posttion height adjusters). 2. Sharpen or replace blade. 1. Belt not installed 2. Debris clogging 3. Damaged with individual orworn properly. drive operation. belt. 1. Check belt for proper pulley installation movement. 2. Stop engine, disconnect and clean out debris. 3. Inspectand and spark plug boot, replace belt.
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Model Series(;460 Ref I NO, Part Number I Description Ref No, I Part Number Description 1 753-06060 Drive Control Assembly 41 710-04329 Screw, .159 OD x .610 2 749-0928A-0637 Lower Handle 42 787-01593 Engine Baffle Bracket Carriage 43 936-0447 Washer, Wave, 1.5 x 1.0 x .029 44 931-06029 Engine Baffle 45 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 Bell Washer.
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canadaand/ or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "MTD").
