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Operator's Manual
21" Rotary Mower
Model 588Q
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,OHIO44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Form No.769-00962
(11/2003)
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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,OHIO44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. Form No.769-00962...
- Page 2 TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices Service & Adjustments Slope Gauge Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Assembling Your Lawn Mower Troubleshooting Know Your Lawn Mower Illustrated Parts List Operating Your Lawn Mower Warranty FINDINGMODELNUMBER 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 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 andtheblade willstoprotating 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 gravel d rives, walkways o rroads. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to 11.Iftheequipment should start t ovibrate abnormally, the presence of children.
- Page 5 10.Never o verfill f ueltank.Filltanktonomorethan½ Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the inchbelowbottom offillernecktoprovide space for blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when fuelexpansion. servicing them. 11.Replace gasoline c apandtighten securely. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the 12.If gasoline isspilled, w ipeitofftheengine and equipment is in safe working condition.
- Page 6 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE i,,II A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15 ° 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 overturn and cause serious injury.
- Page 7 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 •...
- 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.
- Page 9 IMPORTANT: Makesurecableisrouted totheoutside of Rear Discharge Door thehandle sothatitisnotinthewaywhenattaching t he grasscatcher. • Liftthereardischarge d ooronthemower. • Place thehooks, f ound onbothsides ofthegrass catcher frame, o verthechutedoorpivot r odatthe rearofthemower. R elease t hereardischarge d oor. Grass SeeFigure 9. • Toremove thegrasscatcher, l iftthereardischarge dooronthemower, l iftthegrasscatcher u pandoff thepivotrod.Release thereardischarge d oor.
- Page 10 SECTION 5: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNMOWER Recoil Starter WARNING" Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. NOTE: You must service the engine with oil and gasoline before starting the mower for the first time. Check oil and gasofine levels and fill up as necessary Fuel Valve for subsequent starts.
- Page 11 • Attach grass catcher following instructions on page 8 of this manual. Grass clippings will automatically ARNING" object, stop the engine. Remove spark plug If the mower strikes a foreign collect in the bag as you run the mower. wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect •...
- Page 12 • Attach the new flap and new rod to deck, bending • Remove the blade and the adapter from the the ends of the new rod over to secure to deck. crankshaft. Rear Discharge Blade Adapter Handle Door Bracket Blade Bell ©...
- Page 13 Wheels Off-Season S torage • Lubricate the wheels and bearings, if so equipped, The following steps should be taken to prepare your at least once a season with light oil or engine oil. lawn mower for storage. Also, if the wheels are removed for any reason, •...
- Page 14 SECTION 9: PARTS LISTMODEL 588Q 7_\\ ® \\\\ \\\\ < _\\\\...
- Page 15 Model588Q Ref. Ref, Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 749-1092A 687-02033 Upper Handle Handle Bracket Assembly -- RH 747-1161A Control Handle 687-02031 Handle Bracket Assembly -- LH 720-0279 Handle Knob 710-1652 TT Screw 1/4-14 x.625 710-1205 710-0216 Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 0.75 Rope Guide 710-1174 687-02039...
- Page 16 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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