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MTD 520 Series Operator's Manual

MTD 520 Series Operator's Manual

22" self-propelled mower
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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
22" Self-Propelled
Mower
Model Series
520
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-coveted
or grass-coveted
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark attester 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. 770-10349C
(11/02)

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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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Maintaining Safety ..................... Slope Gauge ...................... Assembling Your Lawn Mower ................Know Your Lawn Mower ..................Operating Your Lawn Mower ................Making Adjustments ..................Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ................Storing Your Lawn Mower .................. Troubleshooting ....................Parts List ......................FINDINGMODEL NUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower.
  • 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: Slope Gauge

    complete stop before r emoving thegrass c atcher or doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may unclogging thechute. The cutting b lade continues to obscure your vision of a child who may run into the rotate f orafew seconds after t he engine i sshut o ff.Never mower.
  • Page 5 3. Check t he blade and engine m ounting bolts atfrequent 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, wom) Replace blade expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.
  • Page 6 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15 ° •5 WARNING ¢o _ 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 o.

  • Page 7: Assembling Your Lawn Mower

    SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil Nuts in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower Handle is observed from the operating position.
  • Page 8 RemovingChuteRetainer NOTE: Install bottom inside chute opening (indicated by I in the figure below) before placing hooks The chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright over the hinge pin (indicated by 2 in the figure below). position by a retainer for shipping purposes only. Remove the retainer, following steps below, before running the mower for the first time.

  • Page 9: Know Your Lawn Mower

    SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER RecoilStarter Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in The recoil starter is attached to the right lower handle. Figure 7 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start with the location of various controls and adjustments.
  • Page 10 SECTION 5: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNMOWER Towards BetterMowerPerformance Pour fresh, clean gasoline into the mower's gas Hold control handle down and pull rope firmly to tank until the tank is full. Do not use gasoline start the engine. that is more than 30 days old. Set cutting height adjustment lever to middle Make sure to connect the mower's spark plug...

  • Page 11: Making Adjustments

    WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, Using YourLawnMower stop the engine. Remove wire from the Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or spark plug, thoroughly inspect the mower other objects which could damage the lawn mower or for any damage, and repair the damage the engine.

  • Page 12: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

    SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER Customer R esponsibilities MAINTENANCE _e e SERVICE SCHEDULE ..._o_ ,.__o DATES Lubricate Wheels Lubricate Blade Control Clean Deck r¢ Blade Care Check Oil Change Oil ----. Replace Air Filter Clean Engine £_ Check Spark Plug Check Spark Arrester (if any) General R ecommendations Lubrication...
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT:We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit. CuttingBlade Removal,Replacement,and Sharpening • When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. •...
  • Page 14 Theblade canbetested bybalancing i t ona round • Do not remove the screw completely, as you loosen shaftscrewdriver. Remove m etal f romtheheavyside the screw the tension on the belt will be released. untilitbalances e venly. I t is recommended thatthe •...

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    • Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to Off-Season Storage prevent rusting. The following steps should be taken to prepare your • Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next lawn mower for storage. to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer. •...
  • Page 16 SECTION 9: NOTES...
  • Page 17 ModelSeries520 45 44...
  • Page 18 ModelSeries520 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 747-1214 Drive Control Handle 742-0742A Mulching Blade 22" 747-1161A Blade Control Handle 736-0524A Bell Washer 746-1113 Blade Control Cable - B&S (37.75") 710-1257 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5 746-1132 782-0584 Blade Control Cable - B&S (40.75")
  • Page 20 Damage resulting from the installation or use of any acces- warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other sory or attachment not approved by MTD LLC for use with the express warranty, whether written or oral, except as...