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Operator's Manual
22" Rotary Mowers
Model Series
500 Thru 509
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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO.
770-10334E.fm
(10/03)
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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. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized service dealer. Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: MTD LLC P. O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,OH 44136 330-220-4683 www.mtdproducts.com... -
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 18. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop watchful care of a responsible adult other than the the engine and check immediately for the cause. operator. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area. 19.
- Page 5 General Service: Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating the mower. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an adjustment while the engine is running.
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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 • To secure the upper and lower handle, tighten the IMPORTANT: in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline wing nuts near the top of lower handle (carriage and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual bolts must be seated properly into the before operating your mower. - Page 8 Installing Front Wheels • Lower the chute deflector carefully to its operating position keeping your fingers out of the way. • Place the front of the mower deck on raised blocks. • Remove lock nut from pivot arm assembly, slide wheel onto pivot arm assembly and secure with lock nut.
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Page 9: Know Your Lawn Mower
This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual IMPORTANT: in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline before operating your mower. SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before Blade Control operating your lawn mower. -
Page 10: Making Adjustments
• Your lawn mower may be equipped with a constant in the fall as long as there is growth. This mower is speed throttle, which is set at full throttle for best designed to be operated at full throttle to give you the performance. -
Page 11: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER Customer Responsibilities MAINTENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULE DATES Lubricate Wheels Lubricate Blade Control Clean Deck Blade Care Check Oil Change Oil Replace Air Filter Clean Engine Check Spark Plug Check Spark Arrester (if any) General Recommendations Blade Control Handle: Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle at least once a season with •... - Page 12 Maintenance Removing the Blade • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. NOTE: When tipping the unit or emptying the fuel tank • Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter keep the air cleaner side of engine up. Never tip the and the carburetor are up.
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Page 13: Trouble Shooting
SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged. 1. Engage blade control handle. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. -
Page 14: Illustrated Parts List
SECTION 9: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL SERIES 500 THRU 509 51† 49† 50† †If Equipped 11†... - Page 15 Model Series 500 thru 509 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 747-1161A Blade Control Handle 710-1044 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5 749-1092A Upper Handle 736-0524A Blade Bell Support 746-0957 Blade Control Cable - B&S 37.25” 738-1172 Shoulder Screw 3/8 - 16 x.302 746-1130...
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Page 16: Warranty
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.