Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty L Push Mower m Moclel Series 500 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.
1 ToTheOwner ThankYou Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by If you have any problems MTD LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire manual It instructs prior to operating your machine. persons who will operate address and mailing the equipment.
2 importantSafeOperationPractices WARNING: This symbol could endanger all instructions points out important the personal safety and/or in this manual with these instructions before property attempting may result in personal When you see this symbol. safety instructions of yourself to operate which, if not followed, and others. this machine. Read and follow Failure to comply injury.
12. Amissing ordamaged discharge cover cancause blade contact orthrown object injuries. 13. Many injuries occur asaresult ofthemower beingpulled overthefootduring afallcaused byslipping ortripping. Donotholdontothemower ifyouarefalling; release the handle immediately. 14. Never pullthemower back toward youwhileyouare walking. Ifyoumustback themower away fromawallor obstruction firstlookdownandbehind toavoid tripping andthenfollowthese steps: a. Stepback frommower tofullyextend yourarms. b.
Service 3. Check the blade and engine intervals To avoid personal care in handling injury or property damage gasoline. Gasoline is extremely can ignite. Wash your skin and change flammable clothes original 3. Use only an approved Never fill containers gasoline container. inside a vehicle 4. Remove gas-powered equipment Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight equipment 7. trailer and refuel it on the ground.
SparkArrestor Notice Regarding Emissions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate may include the following Modification (EM), Oxidizing Injection on regular emission unleaded control gasoline, and internal combustion engine and should not be used WARNING: This machine is equipped with an on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush i_ll systems: Engine Catalyst (OC), Secondary A
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear machine before attempting to assemble and operate. on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, assemble and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to and operate DANGER -- ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate or grass catcher is in its proper place.
co Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... -4 5 Z I ,_ or a corner of a building... i i Z __ I i I I O ' FOldo, 5 ' Z "o or a fencepost ', diine , --Lepre_n tsa15 o -4 I I 15 ° Usethis page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not operate (a rise of approximately mowers up and down up and down slopes. your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
3 Assembly& Set-Up Contents of Carton One Lawn Mower One Lawn Mower One Engine Operator's Manual One Mulching Operator's of Oil Baffle (If Equipped) Handle Assembly Perform the following sequence for the handle setup: NOTE:This lawn mower is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up the gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine manual BEFOREoperating your mower. 1. One Bottle Manual NOTE:Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position.
4. Use the cable tie provided handle. Figure :3-3 NOTE: Each end of the lower handle must be placed same position on the mounting brackets. a. c. 3. in the Figure Remove the star knobs shown in Fig. 3-3 and remove the lower handle. b. Position each handle bracket in the lower handle. Tighten Position stud into the top hole 3-5 RearWheels Install rear wheels as follows installed at factory, in Fig. 3-6 (wheels maybe already if so disregard this step): f the star knobs.
MulchingBaffle(If Equipped) 1. If your mower is equipped Adjustments with an optional mulching baffle, install it on the right side of the deck. Follow the sequence indicated a. here. Each wheel has a height adjustment Lift up and hold the side-discharge and insert the bottom CuttingHeight chute deflector lip of the mulching inside the chute opening baffle See Fig. 3-7. height lever to change the cutting of the mower. I. Depress the height adjustment 2.
4 Controls and Features Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Lever (one at each wheel) Mulching Baffle J Figure 4-1 BladeControl RecoUStarter The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit. unit. Release it to stop engine and blade. _ Never attempt to bypass its operations.
Operation f 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. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower. 1. When starting the engine for the first time, push primer (if equipped) five times.
Maintenance& Adjustments Maintenance 4_ Follow the accompanying schedule General Recommendations Always observe maintenance. performing any Clean underside on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed here. Changing of engine-governed Periodically should for lubrication lubrication. 1. Disconnect mower 2.
7 Service Blade Care WARNING: sharpening When removing or replacement, the cutting protect blade for your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Periodically inspect the blade adapter strike a foreign object. Replace when below for blade service. 1. for cracks, especially necessary. 5. if you the engine part number) Remove the bolt and the blade bell support which operating See faces the ground position.
Troubleshooting Problem Engine Fails to start Cause 1. Remedy 1. Engage blade control. Blade control disengaged. 2. Spark plug boot disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark boot. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). 4. Prime engine as instructed in the Operation section. 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Blocked 6. Clean fuel line. 7. Engine fuel line. 7.
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ModelSeries500 Ref, I Part Description Number Ref, I Description Part Number Eye Bolt 21. 710-0599 TT Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 720-0279 Wing 22. 736-0270 Bell Washer, .265 ID x .75 OD 3. 747-1161A-0637 Blade Control 23. 710-0216 Screw, 3/8-16 x .75 4. 749-1092A-0637 Upper Handle 24. 738-04267 Shoulder 5. 746-0957 Control Cable 25. 734-04082 Rear Wheel 6. 749-04037 Lower Handle 26.
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canadaand/ or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "MTD").
