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MTD 580 Series Operator's Manual

MTD 580 Series Operator's Manual

21" rotary mower
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Operator's M nual
21" Rotary Mower
Series 580
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. BOX361131CLEVELAND, O HIO44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Form No.770-10113G
(10/2003)

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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. BOX361131CLEVELAND, O HIO44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. Form No.770-10113G...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices Service & Adjustments Slope Guage Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Assembling Your Lawn Mower Troubleshooting Know Your Lawn Mower Illustrated Parts List 14 Operating Your Lawn Mower Warranty FINDINGMODEL NUMBER 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.

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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 immediately andthebladewillstoprotating within Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could threeseconds. cause slipping. 9. Mowindaylight o rgoodartificial light; w alk,notrun. Children 10.Stoptheblade whencrossing g ravel d rives, walkways o r roads. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to 11.
  • Page 5 10.Never o verfillfueltank.Filltankto nomorethan½ Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the inchbelow bottom offillernecktoprovide space for blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when fuelexpansion. servicing them. 11.Replace gasoline capandtighten securely. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the 12.

  • Page 6: Slope Guage

    SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST "" ~..¢0 "_ .=.° WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could CO O o.-- ._ _...

  • Page 7: Assembling Your Lawn Mower

    SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER Removing UnitFromCarton 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 operator's manual, etc.) Handle Cut along corners, lay the carton down flat, and remove all packing material.
  • Page 8 Aftermoving thehairpin clip,insert t hecarnage With the spark plug wire disconnected and bolt,fromthehardware p ack, i ntheupper holeon grounded, hold the blade control handle against the thehandle mounting b racket a ndsecure with upper handle, and pull the rope out of the engine. plastic wingnutfromthehardware pack.

  • Page 9: Know Your Lawn Mower

    IMPORTANT: Make surecableisrouted totheoutside of Rear Discharge Door thehandle sothatitisnotinthewaywhen attaching t he grasscatcher. Liftthereardischarge d ooronthemower. Place thehooks, f oundonbothsidesofthegrass catcher f rame, o verthechutedoorpivotrodatthe rearofthemower. R elease t hereardischarge d oor. SeeFigure 9. Toremove thegrasscatcher, liftthereardischarge dooronthemower, l iftthegrasscatcher u pandoff thepivotrod.Release thereardischarge d oor.

  • Page 10: Operating Your Lawn Mower

    SECTION 5: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNMOWER Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle, let the WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all rope rewind slowly. instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating.

  • Page 11: Service & Adjustments

    SECTION 6: SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS will change when you move the thumb lever from one position to another. adjustments without first stopping engine and ARNING: Do not at any time make any disconnecting spark plug wire. Simply depress the lever towards the wheel and move the lever assembly to desired position.

  • Page 12: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

    Removingthe Blade Balancingthe 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: Troubleshooting

    Rear DischargeDoor 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. IMPORTANT: We do not recommend the use of a This will prevent rusting of the discharge door.
  • Page 14 SECTION 9: PARTS LISTFORSERIES 580...
  • Page 15 Series580 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 749-1092A 782-5003 Rear Baffle - LH Upper Handle 747-1161A Control Handle 710-1017 Tap Screw 1/4-14 x .625, 710-1270 C-Sunk Screw 1/4-20 x 1.3" 712-3005 Flange Lock Nut 3/8-16 746-0883 Throttle Housing 710-0703 Hex Carriage Screw 1/4-20...

  • 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 exported outside of the United States, its possessions respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories.

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