Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty A OF O A 22" Rotary Mower- AL Model Series 500 iMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equippedwith an 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 ............................ 3 4 6 10 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower .....................
Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. ! i! I ! i i iii_i ii_ _ :iii 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). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walkbehind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.
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. must be removed and discarded WARNING: The chute retainer before operating the mower. _ . Performthe followingsequencefor handlesetup: a.
. Ropeguide Setupas followsin Step5: a. Holdthe bladecontrol againsttheupper handle. PositionA. b. Slowlypull starterrope out of engine.PositionB. c. Slip starterrope intothe rope guide.Tightenrope guidewing nut. PositionC. . Installrear wheelsas followsin Step6: a. Placerear of the mowerdeck on raisedblocks. b. Removelock nutfrom pivot armassembly(on selectmodels,these maybe includedseparately in a plasticbag). Slide wheel,with hollowside in, ontopivot arm and securewith lock nut. d.
Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Recoil Mower Oil Fill Starter Rope Cutting Height Adjustment Lever (for each wheel) / WARNING This blade control mechanism is a Mulchinc Baffle safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Gasoline Fill Figure 1 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.
WARNING: The operation of mowo, o o,o,o, io /A II_1 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 You r LaWn M 0 We r 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 bladecontrolhandleat least oncea seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrol mustoperatefreely in 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 ,__ 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. Maintaining YourLawn 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. 2.
Problem Eng neaf ils to start Cause Remedy , Bladecontrol handledisengaged.... I 2. 1: Engageblade control handle. Sparkplugwire disconnected. 21 connect wireto spark plug, &Fuel tank emptyor stale fuel. 41 & Enginenot prirned. OPerating ouiLawn Mowei Fut sark u a y p p!g, 7 Engineruns erratic For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. Eng ne overheats 5 C ean adjust gap or repace 6. Blockedfuel iinel Engine flooded 6, Cleanfuel line; 7.
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1. 747-1161A BladeControl 23. 742-0742A 22"Mulching Blade 2. 749-1092A UpperHandle 24. 710-1044 3. 746-0957 BladeControlCable- 37.25" 25. 736-0524B BladeBell Support 746-1130 BladeControlCable- 40" 26. 738-1172 ShoulderScrew3/8- 16 x.302 746-0946 BladeControlCable- 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 HeightAdjuster Knob 6. 720-0284 WingNut 30.
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR The limitedwarrantyset forth belowisgivenby MTDLLCwith respectto newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStates,its possessionsand territories. e. MTDdoes notextendany warrantyfor productssoldor exported outsideof the UnitedStates,its possessionsand territories,except those soldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsof exportdistribution.
