For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL 22” Rotary Mower — Model Series 500 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 uniiproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arreste
For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 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...............................
For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 1 Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Slope Gauge 3IGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE &O OR A FENCE POST OR A CORNER OF A BUILDING OT LD ALO NG D ESEN TED L I N E REPR LOPE TS A S www.mymowerparts.com WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 2 Safe Operation Practices WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol.
For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 19. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating. 20.
For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 3 Setup and Adjustment 1. For shipping purposes, the chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright position by a retainer. Remove the retainer as follows: a. Push chute deflector up towards engine. Holding deflector in this position, remove the retainer and discard. See Figure3-1. A b. Lower the chute deflector carefully keeping your fingers out of the way. B WARNING: The chute retainer must be removed and discarded before operating the mower. 2.
For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 3 5. Rope guide Setup as follows in Figure 3-5: a. Hold the blade control against the upper handle. b. Slowly pull starter rope out of engine. A c. Slip starter rope into the rope guide. d. Tighten rope guide wing nut. 6. Install rear wheels as follows in Figure 3-6 (wheels maybe already installed at factory, if so disregard this step): B a. Place rear of the mower deck on raised blocks. b.
For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 4 Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Operating Your 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 when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it. 4 2 3 Starting Engine 1 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.
For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 5 Lubrication 1. Lubricate pivot points on the blade control at least once a season with light oil. The blade control must operate freely in both directions. See Figure 5-1. 2. Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or motor oil). If wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate surface of the axle bolt and inner surface of the wheel with light oil. See Figure 5-1. Maintaining Your Lawn Mower 3.
For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 5 Blade Care WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. Follow the steps below for blade service. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.
For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 6 Engine fails to start Trouble Shooting 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. Spark plug wire loose. 2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 1. 2. 3. 4. Engage blade control. Connect wire to spark plug. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Choke engine as instructed in the “Operating Your Lawn Mower” section. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Clean fuel line. 7. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not prime. Vent in gas cap plugged. Water or dirt in fuel system.
For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower 7 Safety Labels KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY GARDER MAINS ET PIEDS À DISTANCE S305 9 AC A KEE VOID P S DA NGE ERI OUS INJ R ER G N DA M ES E O U I E DS D S P RAV ÉTE RE G E T L E S U JET S S S R S P O LE IN TRE ITÉ. NNE UTE B S MA HAN RE IN AMOVE DS AND NY OBJE DIR CTS FEET AW URY O DO E N R DE A T A USE OT MO CTION. HAT CA Y FROM ROTAT TH WEA N BE GR EXT W WH R TH IN NEV EATER RA CAU EN CHIL SAFETY ROWN BY G PARTS.
For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Model Series 500 44 43 7 1 3 45 34 2 32 5 31 4 33 9 6 8 10 38 12 15 13 6 16 18 29 17 36 42 37 40 16 14 39 19 16 35 41 29 30 27 28 20 26 16 21 22 16 23 Wheel Treads 25 24 Pin Bar Tread K2 Tread Zag 14 www.mymowerparts.
For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 Ref. Part No. Description Ref. Part No. Description 23. 742-0742A† 22” Mulching Blade 742-0642A 22” Standard Blade 1. 747-1161A Blade Control 2. 749-1092A Upper Handle 3. 746-0957 Blade Control Cable - 37.25” 24. 710-1044 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5 746-1130 Blade Control Cable - 40” 25. 736-0524B Blade Bell Support 746-0946 Blade Control Cable - 48.25” 26. 738-1172 Shoulder Screw 3/8 - 16 x.302 4. 710-1205 Eye Bolt 27.
For Parts Call 606-678-9623 or 606-561-4983 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. “MTD” warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
