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Operator's Manual
21" Rotary Mower
Model 589
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-cov-
ered, 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
770-10111F.fm
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Form No.
(1/2004)
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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. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 770-10111F.fm 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 to seek help from Customer Support or authorized service dealer. Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: MTD LLC P. O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,OH 44136 www.yardman.com... -
Page 3: Section 1: 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: Slope Operation
immediately and the blade will stop rotating within 3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could three seconds. cause slipping. 9. Mow in daylight or good artificial light; walk, not run. Children 10. Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walkways or roads. -
Page 5: Your Responsibility
10. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ 4. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when fuel expansion. -
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
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER Removing Unit From Carton • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut Lower Handle tape at carton end and open carton. Handle • Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., Upper Bracket operator’s manual, etc.) Handle... - Page 8 • After moving the hairpin clip, insert the carriage • With the spark plug wire disconnected and bolt, from the hardware pack, in the upper hole on grounded, hold the blade control handle against the the handle mounting bracket and secure with upper handle, and pull the rope out of the engine.
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Page 9: Section 4: Know Your Lawn Mower
Make sure cable is routed to the outside of IMPORTANT: Rear Discharge Door the handle so that it is not in the way when attaching the grass catcher. • Lift the rear discharge door on the mower. • Place the hooks, found on both sides of the grass catcher frame, over the chute door pivot rod at the rear of the mower. -
Page 10: Section 5: Operating Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER • Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle, let the instructions and warnings on the machine and rope rewind slowly. in this manual before operating. -
Page 11: Section 6: Service & Adjustments
SECTION 6: SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: will change when you move the thumb lever from one Do not at any time make any position to another. adjustments without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire. • Simply depress the lever towards the wheel and move the lever assembly to desired position. -
Page 12: Section 7: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
Removing the Blade Balancing the Blade • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. • The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round • Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy and the carburetor are up. -
Page 13: Engine Care
Rear Discharge Door • Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions. • Lubricate the torsion spring and the pivot point on each end of the rear discharge door using a light oil. We do not recommend the use of a IMPORTANT: This will prevent rusting of the discharge door. -
Page 14: Section 9: Parts List For Model 589
SECTION 9: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 589 21 20... - Page 15 Model 589 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 749-1092A Upper Handle 710-1652 TT Screw 1/4-14 x.625 747-1161A Control Handle 710-0216 Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 0.75 720-0279 Handle Knob 687-02039 Pivot Bar Assembly — RH 710-1205 Rope Guide 687-02040 Pivot Bar Assembly —...
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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.
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