MTD 54M Series 21 Inch Rotary Lawn Mower Owners Manual


Operating
Your
2.
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4.
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill. Overfilling with oil may
cause smoking, hard starting, spark plug  fouling, or oil
saturation of air cleaner.
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Tighten dipstick firmly before starting  engine.
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Fuel Recommendations
Engine
Use automotive gasoline (Unleaded or lowleaded to
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minimize combustion chamber deposits).
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WARNING: Gasoline is extremely  flam-
mable and is explosive under certain
conditions.
Refuel in a well-ventilated area  with the
engine stopped. Do not smoke or allow
flames or sparks in the area where  the
engine is refueled or where gasoline  is
stored.
Figure -3
WARNING
Always keep hands
and feet clear of equip-
ment moving parts. Do
not use a pressurized
starting fluid. Vapors
are flammable.
Do not overfill the fuel tank (there
should be no fuel in the filler neck).
After refueling, make sure the tank  cap
is closed properly and securely.
Be careful not to spill fuel when
refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel  vapor
may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make
sure the area is dry before starting  the
engine.



Avoid repeated or prolonged contact
with skin or breathing of vapor.
Check Fuel Level

1.
2.
Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel.
IMPORTANT
Do not allow the starter
grip to snap back
against the engine.
Return it gently to
prevent damage to the
starter.
Figure -4
Fill tank to approximately 2 cm below lowest portion
of neck to allow for fuel expansion. Be careful not to
overfill.
3.
Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance  is felt,
then pull rapidly to overcome compression, prevent
kickback and start engine. Repeat if necessary.  See
Figure 9-4 .
IMPORTANT: Do not allow the starter grip to snap back
against the engine. Return it gently to prevent damage to
the starter.
IMPORTANTminutes.        : Before refueling, allow engine to cool 2
Starting The Engine
WARNING: Always keep hands and
feet clear of equipment moving parts.
Do not use a pressurized starting  fluid.
Vapors are flammable.
4.
When engine warms up, move the choke lever to
RUN. See Figure 9-4 .
StoppingThe Engine
1.
Move the choke lever on the right side of the upper
1.
Release the blade control handle. See Figure 9-4.
handle to START position. See Figure 9-4.
NOTE: Use of the choke is not necessary  if the engine is
warm or the air temperature is high.
2.
Standing behind the mower, depress the blade control
handle and hold it against the upper handle.
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