YARD OPERATOR'S MANUAL 22" Rotary Mowers Model Series 500 Thru 519 _ii_, i!i!i!i!i _ ,, MTD"#!!:;( ..... _!i!i!i!i!i!i IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY iiii RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS _ iiiiiiii CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, 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).
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 doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may unclogging thechute.Thecuttingblade continues to obscure your vision of a child who may run into the mower. rotate forafewseconds aftertheengine isshutoff.Never placeanypartofthebodyinthebladeareauntilyouare Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer burns from a hot muffler. surethebladehasstopped rotating. 6. 20.
3. Check thebladeandengine mounting boltsatfrequent 9. Grass catcher components, discharge cover,andtrail intervals forproper tightness. Also,visually inspect blade shield aresubject towearanddamage whichcould fordamage (e.g.,bent,cracked, worn)Replace blade expose moving partsorallowobjects tobethrown. For withtheoriginal equipment manufacture's (O.EM.)blade safety protection, frequently check components and only,listedinthismanual.
SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE ' ql A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST _D O 15 ° 03 .£ ._. 5cO O3 WARNING CO • ¢0 _ 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 CO O a. r_ --_ o, '-_ "= _ C and you overturn Operate Operate could slip, resulting in seriousIf operating injury. and cause serious injury.
SECTION3: ASSEMBLING YOURLAWNMOWER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain 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.
With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, hold the blade control handle against the upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the engine. Release the blade control handle. Slip the starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten the wing nut. Installing Front Wheels Place the front of the mower deck on raised blocks. Slide wheel onto pivot arm assembly and secure with lock nut. See Figure 5. Assemble the other side in the same manner.
Mulching Baffle InstallingSide DischargeChute If your mower is equipped with the optional side discharge chute, install it following these instructions: Slide the hooks of the side discharge chute over the hinge pin on the mulching baffle. Make sure that the hooks snaps into place, locking the chute firmly onto the mower. See Figure 9. Release the mulching baffle. Hooks Chute Figure 9 SECTION4: KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower.
SECTION5: OPERATING YOURLAWNMOWER & UsingYourLawnMower 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. 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. ,"ei A"jastment "rt Each end of the lower handle must be placed in same relative position. Lower Figure 11 HandleHeightAdjustment Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position. To lower the height proceed as follows: Handle Bracket Assemblies Remove the starter rope from the rope guide. Disconnect the handle from the handle bracket assemblies by removing the wing nuts. See Figure 12.
Some adjustments wilt have to be made periodically to maintain your unit properly. All adjustments in the Making Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season. Follow the maintenance schedule under Customer Engine Refer to the separate engine manual for all 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.
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 grinding 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. 746-0957 Upper Handle Blade Control Cable - B&S 742-0642A 742-0742A 25, 710-1044 746-1130 Blade Control Cable - B&S 26, 736-0524A 746-1091 Blade Control Cable - Tec 27, 738-1172 Blade Bell Support Shoulder Screw 3/8 - 16 x ,302 4, 710-1205 Eye Bolt 28, 736-0741 Bell Washer .760 ID x 1.
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YARD 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 territories. MTD warrants this product against and defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship.