Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty A OF O AL 22" Rotary Mower- Model Series 500 iMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equippedwithan internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany uniiprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor grass-coveredland unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
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 ........................................................ Safe Operation Practices ................................... Setup and Adjustment ....................................... Operating Your Lawn Mower .............................. Maintaining Your Lawn Mower .........................
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WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of powerequipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
19.Shutthe engine off and waituntil the bladecomesto a completestop beforeremovingthe grasscatcheror unclogging the chute. The cutting bladecontinuesto rotatefora few secondsafter the engine is shut off. Neverplace any partof the body in the bladearea until you are surethe bladehas stopped rotating. 20. Neveroperate mowerwithoutpropertrail shield, discharge cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrol handle or othersafety protectivedevices in placeand working.Neveroperate mowerwith damagedsafetydevices.
For shippingpurposes,the chutedeflectoron your moweris held in an uprightpositionbya retainer. Removethe retaineras follows: a. Push chutedeflectorup towardsengine.Holding deflectorin this position,removethe retainerand discard.See Figure3-1. b. Lowerthe chute deflectorcarefullykeepingyour fingersout of the way. ,_ k'_, . j must be removed and discarded WARNING: The chute retainer before operating the mower. Performthe followingsequencefor handlesetup: a.
5. Ropeguide Setupas followsin Figure3-5: a. Holdthe bladecontrol againsttheupper handle. b. Slowlypull starterrope out of engine. c. Slip starterrope intothe rope guide. d. Tightenropeguide wingnut. 6. Installrear wheelsas followsin Figure3-6 (wheels maybealreadyinstalledat factory,if sodisregardthis step): a. Placerear of the mowerdeck on raisedblocks. b. Removelock nutfrom pivot armassembly(on selectmodels,these maybe includedseparately in a plasticbag). c.
Know Your Lawn Mower f Blade Contrd Operating r Lawn MoWer Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Lever (for each wheel) WARNING / Mulching Baffle \ This blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Use extreme care Figure 4-1 when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors Now that youhaveset up yourlawnmowerforoperation, getacquaintedwith its controlsand features.
WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown intothe eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it. Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Lubrication 1. Lubricatepivot pointson the bladecontrolat least once a seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrolmustoperate freelyin bothdirections.See Figure5-1. 2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith lightoil (or motor oil). If wheelsare removedfor any reason,lubricatesurfaceof the axle boltand inner surfaceof thewheelwith light oil. See Figure5-1. 3. Lubricatethe torsionspringand pivot pointon the chutedeflectorperiodicallywith lightoil to preventrust. See Figure5-1. 4.
Blade ,_ -- Care f cutting blade for sharpening or WARNING: When removingthe replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Maintaining You r LaWn Periodicallyinspectthe blade adapterfor cracks, especiallyif you strikea foreignobject.Replacewhen necessary.Followthe stepsbelowfor bladeservice. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug.Turn moweron itssidemaking surethat theair filter and the carburetorare up. v..
Problem Cause Remedy I Eng=nefalls to start 1. Biadecontroldlsengaged. 21 spark plug Wiredisconnected. 1, Engagebladecontrol. 2, Connect wiretOspark plug. Fue!tank empty 0r sta!e!ueL Fil!tank with C!eanl!resh gaso!inel Enginenot choked. I & ,Chokeengine as instructedinthe Operatingyour Lawn Mower section, 5. Clean adjustgap orreplace. 61 clean fue!iinel I 5. Faultyspark p!ug, Blockedfuel iinel i i i_iii _i_'i__ii i/ 7 EngineflOoded: . 7 1. Sparkplug wire loose. 2.
Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower 13
Model Series 500 Pin Bar Tread 14 K2 Tread Zag
747-1161A Blade Control 710-1044 HexCap Screw3/8-24 x 1.5 2. 749-1092A UpperHandle 25. 736-0524B BladeBell Support 3. 746-0957 Blade ControlCable-37.25" 26. 738-1172 ShoulderScrew3/8- 16x.302 746-1130 Blade ControlCable- 40" 27. 736-0741 BellWasher.760ID x 1.25OD 746-0946 Blade ControlCable-48.25" 28. 734-04213 FrontWheel,7 x 1.8, K2 Bar 4. 710-1205 EyeBolt 734-1988 FrontWheel,7 x 1.8, Pin Bar 5. 720-0279 WingNut 734-04176 FrontWheel,7 x 2.125,Zag 6.
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limitedwarrantyset forth belowisgivenby MTDLLCwith respect to newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStates,its possessionsand territories. "MTD"warrantsthis productagainstdefectsin materialand workmanshipfor a periodof two (2) years commencingon the date of original purchaseand will, at its option,repairor replace,freeof charge,any part foundto be defectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.