OPERATOR'S MANUAL 22" Rotary Mowers Model Series 500 Thru 519 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest* covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge ...................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower ........................................................................... 7 Know Your Lawn Mower .................................................................................... 9 Operating Your Lawn Mower ............
SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION 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 - heed its warning.
complete stopbefore removing thegrasscatcher or unclogging thechute.Thecutting bladecontinues to rotate forafewseconds aftertheengine isshutoff.Never placeanypartofthebodyinthebladeareauntiIyouare surethebtadehasstopped rotating. 20. Never operate mowerwithout proper traitshield, discharge cover,grasscatcher, bladecontrol handte or othersafetyprotective devices inplaceandworking. Never operate mower withdamaged safetydevices Failure todoso,can result inpersonal injury. 21.
3 Check thebladeandengine mounting boltsatfrequent intervals forproper tightness. Alsovisually inspect blade fordamage (e.g.bentcracked worn)Replace blade withtheor;ginal equipment manufacture's (O.E.M)blade only,_isted inthismanual"Useofpartswhichdonot meettheorigina_ equipment specifications mayleadto improper performance andcompromise safety!" 4 Mowerblades aresharpandcan cut. Wrap the blade or 5 6 7 8 I_i wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING I OR A FENCE POST I I I I _WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of I5 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every I0 feet) A riding mower could overi, urn and cause serious injury If operating a waik-behind mower on such a stope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you coutd slip, resulting in serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of s
SECTION3: ASSEMBLING YOURLAWNMOWER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be cer[ain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position. RemovingUnitFromCarton Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e.
Withthesparkplugwiredisconnected and grounded, holdthebladecontro!handleagainstthe upperhandle,andpullthestarterropeoutofthe engine.Release thebladecontrolhandle.Slipthe starterropeintotheropeguide.Tightenthewing nut, Installing FrontWheels Placethefrontofthemowerdeckonraisedblocks. Slidewheelontopivotarmassemblyandsecure withlocknut.SeeFigure5. Assemble theothersideinthesamemanner.
Mulching Baffle Installing Side DischargeChute If your mower is equipped with a side discharge chute, install it following these instructions: Slide the hooks of the side discharge chute over the hinge pin on the mulching baffte. Make sure that the hooks snaps into place, locking the chute firmly onto the mower. See Figure 9. Retease the mutching baffle. Hooks Chute Figure 9 SECTION4: KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower.
SECTION5: OPERATINGYOURLAWN MOWER & WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from chute area on the cutting deck. The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields. UsingY0urLawn Mower Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage the lawn mower or the engine.
Position each handle bracket assembly stud into one of the other holes in the lower handle. Height Adjustment\ Lever \. Each end of the lower handte must be placed in same relative position.
Some adjustments wiJJhave to be made pedodicaJJy to maintain your unit properJy AJJ adjustments in the Making Adjustments section of this manuaJ should be checked at least once each Engine Refer to the separate engine manuaJ for aJl engine maintenance instructions. Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicate that the air cleaner should be serviced.
When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely important that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of gdnding to prevent an unbalanced blade. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. It may cause damage to the mower, and could break causing personal injury.
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Models500 thru519 Ref. No. 1 Part No. Part Description Ref. NO. Part No. Part Description Blade Control Handle 24. Blade 22" 746_0957 Upper Handle Blade Control Cable - B&S 742_0642A 742_0742A 25, 7t0_t044 746_1t30 Blade Control Cable - B&S 26, 736_0524A Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5 Blade Bell Support 2 747-tt6tA 749_1092A 3 Mulching Blade 22" (If Equipped) 746_t09t Blade Control Cable _ Tec 27, 738_1172 Shoulder Screw 3/8 _ t6 x .
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY The _imited warranty set forth be;ow is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the d United States, its possessions and territories. MTD LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of FOR: MTD LLC does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States, its possessions and territories, except those sold through MTD LLC's authorized channels of export distribution e.
