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Operator's Manual
22" Rotary Mower
Model 503
IMPORTANT:
Read safety rules and instructions
carefully
before operating
equipment.
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,
For US Customers:MTD LLC, P.O. BOX361131,CLEVELAND, O HIO44136-0019
For Canadian Customers: MTD Products Ltd., P. O. BOX1386, KITCHENER,ONTARION2G4J1
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-01441
(11/2004)
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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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, For US Customers:MTD LLC, P.O. BOX361131,CLEVELAND, O HIO44136-0019 For Canadian Customers: MTD Products Ltd., P. O. BOX1386, KITCHENER,ONTARION2G4J1 FORM NO. 769-01441 PRINTED IN U.S.A. (11/2004)
- Page 2 Warranty service is available, WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service dealer. To locate the dealer in your area; In the U.S.A.: Check your Yellow Pages, or contact MTD LLC at P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdproducts.com.
- Page 3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES WARNING: 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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
- Page 4 SlopeOperation Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area, Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or result in severe injury, Operation on slopes requires extra caution, If running, Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it, For your safety, use the refueling,...
- Page 5 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE |,ql t" A POWER POLE A CORNER OFA BUILDING >, "5 t" >, >, t" 1.1.1 15 ° t" 1.1.1 DANGER Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury.
- Page 6 SECTION 3: SETTING UP IMPORTANT:This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as Spark Plug instructed in the accompanying engine manual before operating your mower. ire_ SparkPlugWire Disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug, and ground it against the engine.
- Page 7 StarterRope The starter rope is attached to the engine. Additional rope Starter _ may be wound around the starter handle. If so, unwind the Handle rope from the handle. Lock With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, depress the blade control handle and pull the rope out of Rope the engine.
- Page 8 IlnstallingRearWheels • Place the rear of the mower deck on raised blocks. • Remove lock nut from pivot arm assembly, slide wheel, with hollow side in, onto axle and secure with lock nut. See Figure 8. Lock • Assemble the other side in the same manner out\ Figure 8 SECTION 4: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNMOWER...
- Page 9 ARNING: which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, performing any adjustments or repairs on it. WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower.
- Page 10 Operating Tips • For best results, do not cut wet grass. • New grass, thick grass, or wet grass may require a narrower cut. • For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-third of the total length of the grass. •...
- Page 11 SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER General R ecommendations • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed here. •...
- Page 12 BladeCareandReplacement ARNING: When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when Blade necessary.
- Page 13 SECTION 7: TROUBLESHOOTING Engine fails to start Blade control handle disengaged. Engage blade control handle. Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line. Faulty spark plug.
- Page 14 SECTION 8: PARTS LIST/LISTEDEPII_CES...
- Page 15 PART N ° DE N° DE RleF Pli_CE DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 747-1161A Blade Control Handle Poignee de commande de la lame 749-1092A Upper Handle Guidon superieur 746-0946 Control Cable 48.25" Lg. C&ble de la commande 48,25 po de Ig. 710-1205 Rope Guide Bolt Boulon de guidage de cordon 720-0279 Knob - ERS Guide 1/4-20...
- Page 16 Web siteat www.mtdproducts.com. In Canada: Contact MTD Products Limited, Kitchener, ON N2G4J1, or call 1-800-668-1238 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdcanada.com. This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the following cases: The engine or component parts thereof. Theseitems may carry a separate manufacturer's warranty. Referto applicable manufacturer's warranty for terms and conditions.