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 power equipment, 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.Shut the engine off andwait untilthe bladecomesto a completestop before removingthe grasscatcheror unclogging the chute. The cuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after the engine is shut off. Neverplaceany part of the bodyin the bladearea untilyou are surethe blade hasstopped rotating. 20. Neveroperate mowerwithoutpropertrail shield, discharge cover,grass catcher,bladecontrol handleor othersafety protectivedevices in placeand working.Neveroperate mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.
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 Step 1. b. Lowerthe chute deflectorcarefullykeepingyour fingersout of the way. Adjustment ,_ . must be removed and discarded WARNING: The chute retainer before operating the mower. Performthe followingsequencefor handlesetup: a.
5. Ropeguide Setupas followsin Step5: a. Holdthe bladecontrol againsttheupper handle. b. Slowlypull starterrope out of engine. c. Slip starterrope intothe rope guide.Tightenrope guidewing nut. 6. Installrear wheelsasfollowsin Step6 (wheelsmaybe alreadyinstalledat factory,if sodisregardStep6): AdjUstment 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 Blade Control Mower Recoil Starter Oil Fill Cutting Height Adjustment Lever (for each wheel) WARNING / Mulching Baffle This blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Gasoline Fill Use extreme care Figure 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: Theoperation of I..°mowo, o..,o.o,i. /A I 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.
S?_:?_'_:!_ _' _!b_ Lubrication 1. Lubricatepivot pointson the bladecontrolat least once a seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrolmustoperate freelyin bothdirections.See Figure3. Lubricate these points before reassembly. Mainta=n t 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 Figure3. 3.
Blade ,__ -- Care f cutting blade for sharpening or WARNING: When removing the replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Periodicallyinspectthe blade adapterfor cracks, especiallyif you strikea foreignobject.Replacewhen necessary.Followthe stepsbelowfor bladeservice. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug.Turn moweron its sidemaking surethat theair filter and the carburetorare up. M oWe r Figure 5 2.
Problem Cause Engine fails to Start i. Blade controldisengaged. spark p!ug wiredisconnected: 3. Fueltank empty or stale fuel. 4. Enginenot choked. 6. Enginerunserratic 5: Faultyspark p ug BlOCked fuel linel 7: Engineflooded. 1. Sparkplug wire loose. 2. Blockedfuel lineor stale fuel. 3. 4. 5. 6. repairs beyondEngine overheats 1 Engineoil levellow. 2....A r fow restr cted 3. Carburetornot adjustedpropery. theminor adjustments listed here, contact an authorized service _i _ i ii _ii__ii_ I 1.
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22" MulchingBlade 24. 710-1044 HexCap Screw3/8-24 x 1.5 Blade ControlCable-37.25" 25. 736-0524B BladeBell Support 746-1130 Blade ControlCable-40" 26. 738-1172 ShoulderScrew3/8- 16x.302 746-0946 Blade ControlCable- 48.25" 27. 736-0741 BellWasher.760ID x 1.25OD 4. 710-1205 EyeBolt 28. 734-1988 FrontWheelAssembly7 x 1.8 5. 720-0279 WingNut 29. 720-0426 HeightAdjusterKnob 6. 720-04072 Star Knob 30. 732-1026 FrontSpringLever 7. 631-04045t MulchingBaffle 31.
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.
