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PERATOR'S
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
M
ANUAL
20" Side Discharge
High Wheel Mower
570 Series
FORM NO. 770-1044A
(1/98)
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- Page 1 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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722. MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 PRINTED IN U.S.A. ANUAL 20” Side Discharge High Wheel Mower 570 Series FORM NO. 770-1044A (1/98)
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Content Page Safe Operation Practices ...3 Slope Guage ...5 Finding Model Number...6 Unpacking ...6 Hardware Pack ...7 Setting Up Mower ...8 Controls...13 Operation ...14 Maintenance ...15 Service & Adjustments... 16 Off-Season Storage ... 17 Trouble-Shooting Guide... 19 Your Notes ... -
Page 3: Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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 your lawn mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. - Page 4 • Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. • Watch for holes, ruts, hidden objects, or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury.
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Page 5: Slope Guage
SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. -
Page 6: Finding Model Number
SECTION 3: FINDING MODEL NUMBER This owner’s guide is an important part of your new Yard-Machine lawn mower. It will help you to assemble, prepare and maintain your mower. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start assembling the mower for its first use, please locate its model plate and copy the information on to this owner’s guide. -
Page 7: Hardware Pack
SECTION 5: HARDWARE PACK Please identify each piece of hardware in the hardware pack with the following illustrated list. This illustrated list is divided into sections according to the mower assembly procedure. For convenience in assembly, sort out the hardware according to the sections given here. NOTE: The actual number of hardware pieces necessary for an assembly procedure is given in parenthesis after each description. -
Page 8: Setting Up Mower
SECTION 6: SETTING UP MOWER Tools Required • Pair of Pliers • Funnel • Set of adjustable wrenches Disconnecting Spark Plug • Before setting up your lawn mower, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, and ground it against the engine. If the engine is equipped with the optional rubber boot, attach the boot to a bolt on the engine to ground. - Page 9 Attaching Upper Handle • Place the upper handle in position over the lower handle aligning the lowest hole on the upper handle with the top hole on the lower handle. Make sure that the blade control handle is at the top. •...
- Page 10 Blade Control Handle Upper Handle • Secure the cable to the lower left handle near the base of the unit with a cable tie. Insert the cable tie through the second hole on the left handle bracket and wrap around the lower handle making sure to keep the cable inside this ring.
- Page 11 Attaching Starter Rope • The rope guide and associated hardware are included in the hardware pack. Insert the open end of the rope guide into the middle hole in the right upper handle. See Figure 9. • Loosely attach the rope guide to the upper handle with a lock nut. Do not tighten at this time. •...
- Page 12 Attaching Wheels The three holes on each side of the front and rear of the cutting deck provide three adjustable cutting height positions for the mower. Attach all four wheels at the same relative position for an even cut. Attaching front wheel You will find the wheels among the loose parts and the necessary hardware in the hardware pack.
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Page 13: Controls
• Insert axle bolt with washers through wheel assembly. See Figure 12 inset. • Place the small bell washer on the other end of the axle bolt with the crown side towards the wheel. • Slide the wheel assembly with all the hardware through one of the three holes on the handle bracket. See Figure 12. -
Page 14: Operation
SECTION 8: OPERATION Gas And Oil Fill-Up Oil: • Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Use SAE30 oil; do not use 10W40 oil. • Position the mower on level ground and clean area around oil fill plug. •... -
Page 15: Maintenance
• To prevent the unit from sliding, place your foot firmly against the tire. • Move throttle control all the way forward. This step is not applicable in case of mowers with fixed throttle. • Push primer three times. Wait about two seconds between each push. In cold weather around 55 below, prime five times. -
Page 16: Service & Adjustments
• Tip the mower so that it rests on the housing. Keep the side with the air cleaner facing up. Hold the mower firmly. • Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a suitable tool. • Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground. If you had put plastic under the gas cap, make sure to remove it now. -
Page 17: Adjusting Cutting Height
To Remove Blade • Remove the bolt and blade bell support which hold the blade and adapter to the engine crankshaft. See Figure 15A. • Remove the blade and adapter from the crankshaft. To Replace Blade: • Before reinstalling the blade and the blade adapter to the unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil. -
Page 18: Off-Season Storage
NOTE: Make sure not to lose any hardware while reassembling the wheels. • Adjust all four wheel positions up or down by removing the wheels from the deck and reattaching to the hole above or below. See Figure 16. Remember to attach all four wheels at the same relative position. Attach rear wheel to any of three positions on the... -
Page 19: Trouble-Shooting Guide
SECTION 11: TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged 2. Spark plug wire disconnected 3. Throttle control lever not in starting position 4. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel 5. Blocked fuel line 6. Faulty spark plug 7. -
Page 20: Your Notes
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Page 21: Shroud Chart
SECTION 12: SHROUD CHART Part No. Color Part No. 751B281439 Dark Red 731-1395A 751B281440 Black 731-1396A 751B281443 Bright Red 731-1397A Hardware: Hardware: 710-1256 (Screw) 710-1256 (Screw) Part No. Color Part No. 731-1402A Yellow 7510143208 731-1694 Black 731-1695 Silver 731-1934 Charcoal Hardware: Hardware: 710-1258 (Screw) -
Page 22: Parts List
SECTION 13: REPAIR PARTS... - Page 23 Ref. Part No. Code 747-0976 Control Handle Assembly 749-1076 Upper Handle 746-0946 Control Cable: 48.25” 710-0262 Carriage Screw 5/16-18 x 1.5” 710-0726 Self-Tapping Screw 5/16- 734-1864 Rear Wheel 14” x 1.8 Bar 734-1976 Rear Wheel 14” x 1.8 738-0481 Rear Axle Bolt 736-0182 Spring Washer 736-0456...
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Page 24: Warranty
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America, its possessions and territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.