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Safety · Assembly · Operation · Adjustments · Maintenance · Troubleshooting · Parts Lists · Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL 21 ” Self-Propelled Mulching Mower — Model Series V550 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
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If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. PRINTED IN U.S.A MTD PRODUCTS LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORM NO. 769-03098 2/6/2007 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. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Slope Gauge 3 Safe Operation Practices . 4 Setup and Adjustment . 6 Operating Your Lawn Mower 8 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower . 10 Troubleshooting 12 Off-Season Storage and Safety Labels 13 Parts List . 14 MTD LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs, and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation. Finding and Recording Model Number BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT.
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