MTD 54M Series User manual

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Op e r a t O r ’sMa n u a l
Form No. 769-04788
(January 19, 2009)
Push Mower — Model 54M

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Model 54M
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Model 54M
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No. Part Number Description
1. 747-1161A-0637 Blade Control
2. 749-1092A-0637 Upper Handle
3. 946-04299 Control Cable
4. 926-0240 Cable Tie
5. 964- 04007A Grass Bag
6. 747-04080A Grass Bag Frame
7. 720-0279 Handle Knob
8. 731-05642A Trail shield
9. 747-04588 Pivot Rod
10. 731-06847 Rear Discharge Door
11. 987-02280A Rear Handle Bracket Assy. - LH
987-02279A Rear Handle Bracket Assy. - RH
12. 787-01279-0638 Deck 21-inch
13. 987-02075B Front Hgt. Adj. Assy. - LH
987-02074B Front Hgt. Adj. Assy. - RH
14. 782-5002B Front Bae
15. 748-0377C Blade Adapter w/Star
16. 942-0741 21-inch Mulching Blade
17. 736-0524B Bell Blade Support
18. 710-1257 Hex Screw, 3/8-24 x 2.5
19. 731- 04177 Side Discharge Chute
20. 17032A Deector Chute Adaptor
21. 732-1014 Torsion Spring
22. 747-0710 Hinge Pin
23. 987-02055 Mulch Plug Assembly
24. 712-04065 Flange Lock Nut 3/8-16
25. 787-01290A Height Adjustment Plate
26. 987-02337 Pivot Arm Assy. - RH
987-02338 Pivot Arm Assy. - LH
Ref
No. Part Number Description
27. 734-1987 Front Wheel
28. 738-04266 Shoulder Scr., .5D x .385
29. 94832 Front Spring Lever
30. 720-0426 Height Adjust Knob
31. 710-0599 TT Screw, 1/4-20 x .500
32. 736-0270 Bell Washer
33. 710-0654A TT Screw, 3/8-16 x 1.0
34. 710-0216 Hex Screw, 3/8-16 x .75
35. 710-1652 TT Screw, 1/4-20 x .625
36. 720-0312 Foam Grip
37. 734-04082 Rear Wheel
38. 710-1205 Eye Bolt
39. 732-0866 Rear Hi-Wheel Spring Lever
40. 987-02335 Rear Pivot Arm Assy - RH
987-02336 Rear Pivot Arm Assy - LH
41. 914-0104 Hairpin Clip
42. 720-04072 Star Knob
43. 710-0703 Carriage Bolt ,1/4-20 x .75
44. 731- 04150C Rear Bae
45. 710 -1241 Screw HL, 1/4-15 x 1.00
46. 732-04090A Torsion Spring - RH
47. 710 -1174 Carriage Bolt, 5/16-18 x 2
48. 912-0397 Wing Nut
49. 749-0928A-0637 Lower Handle
50. 710-04744 Screw, HL, #12-16 x 1.00
51. 731-06265 Engine Shroud
52. 712-04064 Nut, Flange Lock, 1/4-20
53. 710-0606 Screw, 1/4-20 x 1.50
54. 746-04239A Choke Cable

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Engine Model - 1P70MO
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Engine Model - 1P70MO
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No. Part Number Description
1. 951-10368 Fuel Tank
2. 951-10369 Flywheel Shroud
3. 951-10335 Rubber Fuel Tank Mounting Washer
4. 951-10334 Oil Filler Tube Assembly
5. 951-10333 Dipstick Assembly
6. 951-10413 Cylinder Head Complete
7. 951-10414 Short Block Assembly
8. 951-10321 Stop Switch and Brake Assembly
9. 951-10319 Recoil Spring and Pulley Assembly
10. 951-10344 Push Rod Kit
11. 951-10345 Valve Kit
12. 951-10370 Oil Drain Plug and Washer Assembly
13. 951-10366 Ignition Coil
14. 951-10310 Carburetor Assembly
15. 951-10307 Flywheel Key
16. 951-10412A Air Cleaner Housing Assembly Complete
17. 951-10342 Muer Stud Assembly
18. 951-10364 Fuel Line Kit – Inc. hoses, clamps & lter
19. 951-10358 Fuel Filter
20. 951-10300 Fuel Cap Assembly
21. 951-10299 Recoil Starter Assembly
22. 951-10298 Air Cleaner Kit
23. 951-10297 Air Cleaner Thumb Screw
24. 951-10411 Muer Guard
25. 951-10403 Muer
26. 951-10402 Muer Gasket /Heat Shield
27. 951-10387 Governor Return Spring
28. 951-10292 Spark Plug
29. 951-110 46 Flywheel
–952Z1P70MO Engine – Complete
–951-10326 Carburetor Kit – Major
–951-10323 Carburetor Kit – Minor
–951-10416 Gasket Kit – Complete
–951-10417 Gasket Kit – External
–951-10351 Spark Arrestor
NOTE: Illustrated parts without a numeric call-out are not servicable components.