MTD 580 Series Operator's Manual page 8

SECTION 5: UNPACKING
TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON
1. Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut
tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open
carton.
2. Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e.,
Handle Struts (2),operator's manuals, etc.).
3. Cut along dotted lines and lay carton down flat.
4. Remove packing material.
5. Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton
thoroughly for loose parts.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
Pair of Pliers
1/2" Wrench
Adjustable Wrench
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
Before setting up your lawn mower, disconnect the
spark plug wire from the spark plug, and ground it
against the engine. See Figure 3.
NOTE:
On engines with a rubber boot, attach rubber
boot to a bolt on the engine to ground.
SECTION 6: SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
This unit is shipped WITHOUT
GASOLINE or OIL in the engine. Be certain to service
engine with gasoline and oil before operating your
mower.
NOTE:
Reference to right or left hand side of the
mower is observed from the operating position.
Lower
Handle
Handle
Mounting
Bracket
Figure 4
7/16" Wrench
9/16" Wrench
Hairpin Clip
Hole
Spark Plug Wire
With Rubber Boot
Spark Plug
All Engines
With Rubber
Boot
HOW TO SET-UP YOUR LAWN MOWER
Assembling Handle
1. Remove packing material which may be between
the upper and lower handles for shipping purposes.
2. Lift up and pull back on the upper handle to raise
the handle into the operating position. Make
certain the lower handle is seated securely into the
handle mounting brackets. Tighten the hand knobs
on each side of the handle (carriage bolts must be
seated properly into the handle).
3. Remove the hairpin clips from the outer hole in the
weld pins on the handle mounting brackets. Using
a pair of pliers, squeeze one leg of the lower
handle against the handle mounting bracket. Insert
the hairpin clip into the inner hole on the weld pin.
Repeat on other side.
4. Tighten the cable ties and insert pegs on ties in
lower handle holes.
NOTE:
Make sure to route the cables inside the
lower handle. Also do not crimp the cables while lifting
the handle up.
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Briggs & Stratton
Engines
V-Slot
on Engine
Spark
Plug
Retaining
Post
Spark Plug Wire
Tecumseh
Engines
Figure 3
Wire
Spark
Plug