MTD Series 580 Operator's Manual
MTD Series 580 Operator's Manual

MTD Series 580 Operator's Manual

21” rotary mower
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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
21" Rotary Mower — Model Series 580
IMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
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.
FORM NO. 769-02310A
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
9/21/2006

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  • Page 1 Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL 21” Rotary Mower — Model Series 580 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION 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).
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operating Your Lawn Mower ... 8 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ... 10 MTD LLC reserves the right to change product specifications, designs, and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation. Finding and Recording Model Number BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE YOUR NEW...
  • 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...
  • Page 4: Safe Operation Practices

    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 Safe can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
  • Page 5: Safe Handling Of Gasoline

    19. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclog- ging the chute. The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating.
  • Page 6: Setup And Adjustment

    Not all features Wing Nuts (2) discussed (or engines pictured) in this manual are applicable to all Lawn Mower models. NOTE: Stand behind the mower as if you were going to operate it. Your right hand cor- responds to the right side of the mower;...
  • Page 7 c. Slide wheel, with hollow side in, onto pivot arm and secure with lock nut. See Figure 3-5. d. Assemble the other side in the same manner. 6. An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel position provides cutting height adjustment. a.
  • Page 8: Cutting Height Adjustment Lever

    Figure 4-1: The main components on the mower. gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable Now that you have set up your lawn mower for opera- and the vapors are tion, get aquainted with its controls and features. These are described below and illustrated on this page. This explosive.
  • Page 9: Starting Engine

    Using Your Lawn Mower Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.
  • Page 10: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

    1. Always observe safety rules when performing Always stop engine, any maintenance. disconnect spark 2. The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover plug, and ground items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from warranty,...
  • Page 11: Blade Care

    When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts of your lawn mower before storage. Maintaining Your Lawn Mower...
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Choke engine as instructed in the “Operating Your Lawn Mower” section. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Clean fuel line. 7. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not prime.
  • Page 13: Safety Labels

    Safety Label Found On Your Lawn Mower • • • • ˚ ˚ WARNING DO NOT remove safety (or any) labels from mower for any reason. Safety Labels...
  • Page 14 Model Series 580 Wheel Treads Pin Bar Tread Zag Tread K2 Bar Tread...
  • Page 15: Parts List

    Ref. Part No. Description 747-1161A Blade Control 749-1092A Upper Handle 747-04080 Grass Catcher Frame 749-0928A Lower Handle 720-0279 Wing Nut 710-1205 Rope Guide 710-1174 Carriage Bolt ,5/16-18 x 2 664-04027 Grass Bag Assembly 720-04072 Star Knob 736-0182 Washer, Sprg, .500 x 1.00 x .022 726-0240 Cable Tie 710-0703...
  • Page 16: Warranty

    MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. “MTD” warrants this product against defects in material and workman-...

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