Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting OPER roR's • Warranty L Push Mower m Model 58K MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.
1 ToTheOwner Thank¥ou Thank you for purchasing It was carefully when properly a Lawn Mower Please read this entire manual It instructs manufactured engineered to provide excellent operated and maintained. prior to operating by MTD. your machine.
2 ImportantSafeOperationPractices WARNING: This symbol could endanger points out important the personal all instructions safety and/or in this manual with these instructions before property attempting may result in personal When you see this symbol. safety instructions of yourself to operate which, if not followed, and others. this machine. Read and follow Failure to comply injury.
12. Amissing ordamaged discharge cover cancause blade contact orthrown object injuries. 13. Many injuries occur asaresult ofthemower beingpulled overthefootduring afallcaused byslipping ortripping. Donotholdontothemower ifyouarefalling; release the handle immediately. 14. Never pullthemower back toward youwhileyouare walking. Ifyoumustback themower away fromawallor obstruction firstlookdownandbehind toavoid tripping andthenfollowthese steps: a. Stepback frommower tofullyextend yourarms. b.
Service 3. Check the blade and engine intervals To avoid personal care in handling injury or property damage gasoline. Gasoline is extremely can ignite. Wash your skin and change flammable clothes original 3. Use only an approved Never fill containers gasoline container. inside a vehicle 4. Remove gas-powered equipment Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight equipment 7. trailer and refuel it on the ground.
SparkArrestor Notice Regarding Emissions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate may include the following Modification (EM), Oxidizing Injection on regular emission unleaded control gasoline, and internal combustion engine and should not be used WARNING: This machine is equipped with an on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush i_ll systems: Engine Catalyst (OC), Secondary c
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear machine before attempting to assemble and operate. on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, assemble and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to and operate DANGER -- ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate or grass catcher is in its proper place.
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3 Assembly & Set-Up Contentsof Carton One Lawn Mower One Grass Catcher One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual One Engine Operator's Assembly NOTE:This 2. unit is shipped without gasoline Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed manual BEFORE operating or oil in the engine. in the accompanying engine One Bottle of Oil Manual Locate hairpin clip in one hole on the weld pin on each side of lower handle. a. Remove hairpin clip from this hole.
3. The rope guide is attached handle. to the right side of the upper Loosen the wing nut which GrassCatcher secures the rope guide. Follow steps below to assemble See Fig. 3-3. needed). the grass catcher (if Make certain bag is turned assembling (warning right side out before label will be on the outside). a. Place bag over frame at the bottom. b. Slip plastic channel so that its black plastic side is of grass bag over hooks on the frame. See Fig. 3-5.
2_ Follow steps below to attach grass catcher: a. Lift rear discharge b. Place grass catcher discharge Adjustments door. on the pivot CuttingHeight rod. Let go of An adjusting door so that it rests on the grass catcher. cutting See Fig. 3-6. plate and thumb Depress lever towards 2. lever at each wheel provides height adjustment. wheel. Move it to any one of the positions for desired cutting height. See Fig. 3-7. Make sure that each wheel is positioned at the same height.
4 Controls and Features Recoil Starter Grasscatcher Figure 4=1 BladeControl The blade control RecoilStarter is attached to the upper Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle of the mower. handle to operate the unit. Release itto stop engine and blade. _lb Never attempt to bypass its operations. ARNING: This blade control is a safety device. The recoil starter behind is attached One adjustment adjust the cutting lever is located on each wheel and is used to height.
Operation f 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, Engine exhaust poorly ventilated contains carbon odorless and deadly Standing control 2. behind against the mower, upper squeeze and hold the blade lightly rapidly compression, start the engine. parts on handle. Pull the recoil starter to overcome an gas.
6 Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance 2. Lubricate motor GeneralRecommendations Always observe maintenance. The warranty safety rules when performing does not cover items that the torsion discharge door periodically Changing DeckCare of engine-governed speed will void engine on the rear with light oil to prevent rust. Follow the accompanying schedule and instruction engine manual for lubrication for engine lubrication. for this job. and make sure these are 1. tight.
EngineCare ReplacingRear Flap A list of key engine maintenance performance accompanying Maintain by the mower jobs required for good 1. is given below. Follow the engine manual for a detailed oil level as instructed list and instructions. in engine manual. Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal Clean every few hours under extremely To remove rear flap, lift rear door, and press flap in on either side to remove from hole. See Fig. 6-2. r conditions. dusty conditions.
7 Service Blade Care WARNING: sharpening When removing or replacement, the cutting protect blade for your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or usea heavy rag to hold the blade. Periodically inspect the blade adapter strike a foreign object. Replace when below for blade service. 1. for cracks, especially necessary. 5. if you the engine crankshaft part number) Remove the bolt and the blade bell support which operating See faces the ground position.
Troubleshooting Problem Engine Fails to start Cause 1. Remedy Blade control disengaged. 1. Engage blade control. 2. Spark plug boot disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark boot. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). 4. Prime engine as instructed in the Operation section. 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Blocked 6. Clean fuel line. Z Engine fuel line. 7.
9 ReplacementParts f Component _ G Part Number 759-3336 Spark Plug (Kohler) KH-14-083-01-S Air Filter Cartridge KH-14-227-04-S FuelTank Cap (Kohler) 734-04014C Wheel (Front) 734-04127 Wheel(Rear) 964-04007A Grass Bag 942-0741 Phone (800) 800-7310 serial number or (330) 220-4683 ready). Parts Manual to order replacement downloads are also available and Description parts or a complete Mulching Parts Manual (Kohler) Blade (have your full model number free of charge at www.
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canadaand/ or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "MTD").
