Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty A OF O AL 21" Rotary Mower- Model Series 580 iMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equippedwithan internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimprovedforest-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.
1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhich may be between upperand lowerhandles. a. Pull up and backon upperhandleas shownin Step 1.Makecertainthe lowerhandleis seated securelyintothe handle mountingbrackets. b. Tightenhandknobs securingupperhandleto lowerhandle.Make surethat eachcarriagebolt is seatedproperlyin the handle. 2. Locatehairpinclip in one holeon the weldpin on each sideof lowerhandle. Adjustment a. Removehairpinclipfrom this hole.
.m_ J CUTTING Step 5 Step8 Step 6 6. An adjustingplateand thumb leverat each wheel positionprovidescuttingheightadjustment. All Wheelsmust be placed in the same a. Depresslevertowardswheel. relative pos!tionl b. Moveit to anyof the ninepositionsfor desired cutting height.SeeStep 6. Step 7 Make certain bag is turned right side out before assembling (waming labe! will be on the outside): c. Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck. 7. Followstepsbelowto assemblethe grasscatcher: a.
Know Your Lawn Mower --, Blade Control Upper Handle Recoil Starter Lower Handle Oil Fill Starter Ro Grass Catcher Cutting Height Adjustment Lever (for each wheel) WARNING The blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Gasoline Fill Use extreme care Primer i when handhng 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 operationof any lawn mowercan result in foreign objects being thrownintothe eyes,whichcan damageyoureyesseverely. Always wearsafety glasseswhileoperating the mower, or while performingany adjustments or repairson it. Starting Engine Mower WARNING:Be sure no one otherthan the operatoris 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.
Deck Care Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent build-up of grass clippings or other debris. Follow steps below for this job. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wire. Draingasolinefrom lawn mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthe gas cap. 2. Tip mowersothat itrestson the housing.Keepthe sidewith the air cleanerfacingup. Hold mowerfirmly. Maintaining ,_ -- more than 90 degrees in any WARNING" Never tip the mower directions and do not leave the mower tipped for any length of time.
Blade Care cutting blade for sharpening or ARNING: When removing the replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. _ Maintaining Yo ur LaWn ow er Periodicallyinspectthe bladeadapterfor cracks, especiallyif youstrikea foreignobject. Replacewhen necessary.Followthe stepsbelowfor blade service. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug.Turn moweron itsside makingsurethat the air filter and the carburetorare up. Figure 4 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 pug 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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747-1161A Blade ControlHandle 720-0426 AdjustmentLeverKnob Spring Lever 2 749-1092A UpperHandle 29 732-0404 3 747-04080 30 738-0507B ShoulderScrew 4 749-0928A LowerHandle 31 734-2005A FrontWheel,8" x 2.125" 5 720-0279 32 710-04371 Grass CatcherFrame Wing Nut Screw,1/4-15x 1.250 i¸¸I £NUIN£ _FACTORY 6 710-1205 RopeGuide 33 746-1130 ControlCable- 40.
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.
