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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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.
22" Rotary Mowers
Model Series
500 Thru 519
FORM NO.
770-10334A.fm
(10/00)
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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 770-10334A.fm PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
(Model Number) (Serial Number) Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: MTD PRODUCTS INC CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department. -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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 complete stop before removing the grass catcher or doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to obscure your vision of a child who may run into the rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never mower.
- Page 5 Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade shield are subject to wear and damage which could for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.
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Page 6: 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: Assembling Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil bracket assemblies. To secure the upper and lower IMPORTANT: in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline handle, tighten the wing nuts near the top of lower and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual handle (carriage bolts must be seated properly into before operating your mower. - Page 8 Removing Chute Retainer • With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, hold the blade control handle against the The chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the position by a retainer for shipping purposes only.
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Page 9: Know Your Lawn Mower
Installing Side Discharge Chute Mulching If your mower is equipped with the optional side Baffle discharge chute, install it following these instructions: • Slide the hooks of the side discharge chute over the hinge pin on the mulching baffle. Make sure that the hooks snaps into place, locking the chute firmly onto the mower. -
Page 10: Operating Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from Using Your Lawn Mower chute area on the cutting deck. The Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or operation of any lawn mower can result in other objects which could damage the lawn mower or foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, the engine. -
Page 11: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
• Position each handle bracket assembly stud into Height Adjustment one of the other holes in the lower handle. Lever • Each end of the lower handle must be placed in same relative position. Lower Wing Handle Nuts Figure 11 Handle Height Adjustment Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher Handle... - Page 12 • Some adjustments will have to be made Engine periodically to maintain your unit properly. All Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine adjustments in the Making Adjustments section of maintenance instructions. this manual should be checked at least once each •...
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Page 13: Troubleshooting
When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of • Be sure to install the blade with the end tips facing grind as a guide. It is extremely important that each up or side of the blade marked “Bottom” (or with cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to part number) facing the ground when the mower is prevent an unbalanced blade. -
Page 14: Parts List
Models 500 thru 519... - Page 15 Models 500 thru 519 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 747-1161A Blade Control Handle 742-0642A Blade 22” 749-1092A Upper Handle 742-0742A Mulching Blade 22” 746-0957 Blade Control Cable - B&S 710-1044 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5 746-1130 Blade Control Cable - B&S 736-0524A...
- Page 16 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PROD- blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such as UCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise pur-...
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