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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
21" Self-Propelled Rotary Mower — Model Series 500
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT.
772C0832A
MTD Products Ltd., P. O. Box 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 4J1
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
11/14/07
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Summary of Contents for White Outdoor 12AV569Q590
- Page 1 Safety • Set-Up • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL 21” Self-Propelled Rotary Mower — Model Series 500 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT. 772C0832A MTD Products Ltd., P. O. Box 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 4J1 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear of the machine. WHITE OUTDOOR CANADA KITCHENER, ON N2G 4J1 Customer Support Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support. -
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 of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). -
Page 4: Safe Operation Practices
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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 result in serious injury. - Page 5 3. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious 13. To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves, or personal injury. If you feel you are losing your balance, release other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove the blade control handle immediately, and the blade will stop any fuel soaked debris.
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Page 6: Set-Up & Adjustments
NOTE: The units illustrated may vary slightly from your unit. 1. Remove loose parts and any packing material which may be between upper and lower handles. Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the handle from position A into the operating position B. - Page 7 7. Attaching Grass Catcher to Mower a. Lift the rear discharge door on the mower, and place the grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher. See Figure 5. WARNING: Never operate mower unless the hooks on the grass catcher are firmly seated on the pivot rod, and the rear discharge door rests firmly against top of the grass catcher.
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Page 8: Operation
Know Your Lawn Mower Operating Your Lawn Mower WARNING Read, understand, and follow all instruc- tions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. Figure 9 This blade control mechanism is a Blade Control Handle Cutting Height Adjustment Levers safety device. - Page 9 WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from the spark plug, thor- oughly inspect the mower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower. Extensive vibration Operating of the mower during operation is Your Lawn an indication of damage.
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Page 10: Maintenance & Off-Season Storage
The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and scrap- ing clean with a suitable tool (make certain the spark plug wire is disconnected). Replacing Rear Flap The rear flap is attached to the back of the mower deck. If the rear flap becomes damaged, replace it by cutting off Maintenance the flat end of the wire rod which secures it to the deck... - Page 11 7. Install the blade adapter on the crankshaft with the “star” away from the engine. See Figure 5-2. Place the blade with the side marked “bottom” (or with part number) facing away from the adapter. Align the blade bell support over the blade with the tabs in the holes of the blade and insert the hex bolt.
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Page 12: Trouble Shooting
Problem Cause Remedy 1. Blade control handle disengaged. 1. Engage blade control handle. Engine fails to start 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 4. -
Page 13: Warranty
TWO YEAR SUPREME WARRANTY: For two years from date of retail purchase within Canada, MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED 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. This warranty covers units which have been operated and maintained in accordance with the owner’s instructions furnished with the Warranty unit, and which have not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident... -
Page 14: Illustrated Parts Lists
12” Wheel Treads Zag Tread S-WaveTread... - Page 15 PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION 712-0214 Hex L-Nut 3/8-24 Contre-écrou à six pans 3/8-24 736-0105 Cupped Washer Rondelle creuse 756-04132 Pulley, 3.82 x .313 x .68 Poulie 3,82 x 0,313 x 0,68 Parts List 710-04329 Torx Screw...
- Page 17 PART N° DE N° DE RÉF PIÈCE DE SCRIP TION DE SCRIP TION 746-04206A Drive Ca ble Câble de la commande1 731-04150C Rear Baf fle 21" Rear Dis charge Déflecteur arrière 21 po éjection arrière 710-01241 Hex Lock Screw 1/4-15 x 1.0 Vis à...