OPERATOR'S MANUAL 22" Hi-Wheel Rotary Mowers Model Series 500 Thru 509 IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Warning: 11_is unit is equipped with an mlernal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, brush.covered or grass-covered tend unless the eng_e*s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable Ioc_d or slate laws (if any).
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Maintaining Safety ............................................................................................. 3 Slope Gauge ...................................................................................................... 6 Contents of Hardware Pack ............................................................................... 7 Assembling Your Lawn Mower ........................................................................... 8 Know Your Lawn Mower .......
SECTION1: MAINTAININGSAFETY personal safety and/or property of yourself and others, Read and follow all instructions in this manual before This Warning attempting symbol to operate points out your important lawn mower• safetyFailure instructions to comply which, with if these not followed, instructions couldmay endanger result in the personal injury. When you see this symbol, heed its warning.
youcannot beckupaslope orfeel uneasy on it, do Never carry children,even with the blades off.They may fall off and be seriouslyinjured or interferewith the safe machine operation. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the machine.
replace with manufacturer'srecommendedparts when necessary. Mower blades are sharp and can cut.Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves and use extra cautionwhen servicingbtade(s), Check brake operationfrequently. Adjustand serviceas required. Muffler,engine and belt guards becomehot during operationand can cause a burn. Allowto cooldown beforetouching. Do notchange the engine governorsettingsor overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds are dangerous. Observe properdisposal lawsand regulations.
cD 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 ovedum and cause sedous injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in sedous injury. Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes. Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up and down slopes.
SECTION3: CONTENTSOFHARDWARE PACK The lawn mower is shipped with following loose parts in the carton. Please remove all loose parts, includingthe hardware pack, from the carton before discarding if. Compare the contents of the hardware pack with the hardware shown on this page. See Figure 1. The hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit.
SECTION4: ASSEMBLING YOURLAWNMOWER IMPORTANT:This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oilas instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower. Handle Assembly 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.
Attaching Starter Rope • Theropeguideisattached tothedght side of upper Block the front of the mower up securely. Insert front axle bolt throughfront wheel. Place cupped washer on axle bolt (crowned side against the wheel). Insert axle bolt into pivot bar, using the corresponding hole. Tighten securely. See Figure 7. Assemble the other side in the same manner. handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures the rope guide. See Figure 6.
• Rotate the axle shaft until first tab on the right side of the axle shaft clears the hole in the tight pivot bar. Rotate further until second tab on the right side of the axle shaft locks into the hole in the same pivot bar. The tab on the left side of the axle shaft should hit on the sudace of the left pivot bar. Place one spacer on the rear axle, then one wave washer. Piece wheel assembly on end of axle. Secu re with one flat washer and one hex jam nuL Tighten securely.
SECTION5: KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower, Compare the illustrations in Figure 14 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. 4_ operator's causing eyemower damage.
SECTION6: OPERATING YOURLAWNMOWER ,,'- TowardsBetterMower Performance 1. Read this manual in its entirety before you start the lawn mower. Instructions given here have been designed for maintaining safety while getting the best performance from your mower. Follow the instructions closely. 2. Pour fresh, clean gasoline into the mower's gas tank until the tank is full. Do not use gasoline that is more than 30 clays old. 3. Always use a fuel stabilizer. It will double the life of the gasoline used. 4.
Forahealthier lawn,never cutoffmorethanone-third Mulching ofthetotallengthofthegrass. Yourlawn should be cut For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass because it tends to stickto the underside of the deck, preventing proper mulching of grass clippings. New or thick grass may require a narrower cut. The ground speed should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn. If mowing has been delayed and the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of 4", mulching is not recommended.
SECTION8: MAINTAININGYOURLAWNMOWER GeneralRecommendations • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed in this manual Changing of engine governed speed will void engine warranty.
Maintenance NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and keep the spark plug side of engine up. Never tip the mower more than 90 degrees and do not leave the mower tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain into the upper part of the engine causing a starting problem. Blade Bell SSupport Engine Refer to theseparateenginemanualfor all engine maintenanceinstructions, • • Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
SECTION9: STORINGYOURLAWNMOWER The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage, Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions. IMPORTANT:We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit. The use of water will result in shorten fife and reduce serviceability. • • = Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions. Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting.
SECTION10: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Blade control handle disengaged. Spark plug wire disconnected. Fueltankemptyorstalefuel. Blocked fuel line. Faulty spark plug. Engine flooded 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Engage blade control handle. Connect wire to spark plug. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Clean fuel line. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. Waitatewminutestorestart, butdonot prime. Engine runs erratic 1. 2. Spark plug wire loose.
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Models500-509 2. 3. Part Description Ref. No, 747-0824 Standard Control Handle 647-0004 Deluxe Control Handle (Shown) 1" 747-0615 Control Handle 1" 34. 734-1864 Rear Wheel Bar Grey 35. 734-1842 Rear Wheel Aem Grey 36. 734-1987 Front Wheel Bar Grey 734-1841 Front Wheel w/Plastic Bearing 734-1781 33. PartNo.
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD pRODUCTS INC ("MTD") 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 ot two (2) years commencing on the date of original purcbese and will, at its option, repair or c.