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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
21" Rotary Mower — Model 588
IMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, 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).
If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester
for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
FORM NO. 770-10111H
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
10/2005
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- Page 1 (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. FORM NO. 770-10111H PRINTED IN U.S.A. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 10/2005...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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. Slope Gauge ... 3 Safe Operation Practices ... 4 Setup and Adjustment ... -
Page 3: Slope Gauge
Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Slope Gauge WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise... -
Page 4: Safe Operation Practices
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 Safe result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. -
Page 5: Slope Operation
19. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclog- ging the chute. The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating. -
Page 6: Setup And Adjustment
Setup and Adjustment NOTE: Stand behind the mower as if you ���� ���� ��� were going to operate it. Your right hand cor- responds to the right side of the mower; your left hand corresponds to the left side of the mower. - Page 7 6. An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel position provides cutting height adjustment. a. Depress lever towards wheel. b. Move it to any of the nine positions for desired cutting height. See Step 6. c. Release lever towards mower deck. Step 5 7.
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Page 8: Operating Your Lawn Mower
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel Now that you have set up your lawn mower for op- eration, get aquainted with its controls and features. the machine indoors These are described below and illustrated on this or while the engine page. -
Page 9: Starting Engine
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others. -
Page 10: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
General Recommendations 1. Always observe safety rules when performing WARNING any maintenance. 2. The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover Always stop engine, items that have been subjected to operator abuse disconnect spark or negligence. To receive full value from warranty,... -
Page 11: Blade Care
When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts of your lawn mower before storage. Maintaining Your Lawn Mower... -
Page 12: Trouble Shooting
2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Prime engine as instructed in “Operating Your Lawn Mower”. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Clean fuel line. 7. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not prime. -
Page 13: Safety Labels
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Page 15: Parts List
747-1161A Blade Control Handle 749-1092A Upper Handle 747-04080 Grass Catcher Frame 749-0928A Lower Handle 720-0279 Wing Nut 710-1205 Rope Guide 710-1174 Carriage Bolt ,5/16-18 x 2 664-04027 Grass Bag Assembly 720-02072 Star Knob 10 710-0599 Screw, 1/4-20 x .500 11 726-0240 Cable Tie 12 710-0703 Carriage Bolt ,1/4-20... - Page 16 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its posses- sions and territories. “MTD” warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship...