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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
22" Rotary Mowers
Model Series
500 Thru 519
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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
770-10335.fm
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO.
(10/99)
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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 770-10335.fm PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Troubleshooting ... 13 Parts List... 14 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. Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. -
Page 3: Section 1: Maintaining Safety
As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This lawn mower 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 4: Slope Operation
• Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk, never run. If you feel you are losing your footing, RELEASE THE BLADE CONTROL HANDLE IMMEDIATELY and the blade will stop rotating within three seconds. - Page 5 WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your lawn mower. For more details about proper lawn care, visit our website at www.mtdproducts.com/machines/tips •...
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Page 6: Section 2: Slope Gauge
SECTION 2: 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. -
Page 7: Section 3: Assembling Your Lawn Mower
• Roll or slide unit out of carton and check carton thoroughly for loose parts. Hardware Pack This lawn mower is shipped with following loose parts in the hardware pack for attaching the wheels: Rear Wheels • Two lock nuts 3/8-16 •... - Page 8 • With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, hold the blade control handle against the upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the engine. Release the blade control handle. Slip the starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten the wing nut.
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Page 9: Section 4: Know Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in Figure 10 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. -
Page 10: Section 5: Operating Your Lawn Mower
• Prime engine as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. • Your lawn mower may be equipped with a constant speed throttle, which is set at full throttle for best performance. • Stand behind the mower and squeeze the blade control handle against the upper handle. -
Page 11: Handle Height Adjustment
• 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 • Position each handle bracket assembly stud into one of the other holes in the lower handle. -
Page 12: Maintenance
• Follow the maintenance schedule under Customer Responsibilities to get quality performance from your lawn mower. Lubrication Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of service work on the lawn mower. -
Page 13: Section 8: Troubleshooting
When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of grind as a guide. It is extremely important that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. -
Page 14: Parts List
Models 500 thru 519... - Page 15 Models 500 thru 519 Ref. Part No. Part Description 747-1161 Blade Control Handle 749-1092 Upper Handle 746-0957 Control Cable - B&S 746-1091 Control Cable - Tec 710-1205 Eye Bolt 720-0279 Wing Nut 720-0241 Wing Nut 736-0451 Shoulder Washer .320 ID x .93 OD 710-1174 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.0...
- Page 16 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PROD- UCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise pur- chased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material and...
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