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MTD 580 Series Operator's Manual

MTD 580 Series Operator's Manual

21" rear discharge rotary mower
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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
21" Rear Discharge
Rotary Mower
Model Series 580
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. 770-10113E
(11/2001)

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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 TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ..............Slope Gauge ...................... Assembling Your Lawn Mower ................Know Your Lawn Mower ..................Operating Your Lawn Mower ................Making Adjustments ..................Maintaining 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 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. place a nypart o fthebody intheblade area until youare Keep children away from hot or running engines.
  • Page 5 intervals forproper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade 9. Grass c atcher components, discharge cover, and trail fordamage ( e.g., bent, cracked, worn) R eplace blade shield a resubject towear a nd damage which c ould with the original equipment manufacture's (O.E.M) blade expose m oving p arts orallow objects t obethrown.
  • Page 6 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE 1"9 A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15 ° "& WARNING co . 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 _ c_ overturn and cause serious injury.
  • Page 7 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING Y OUR LAWNMOWER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil 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 is observed from the operating position.
  • Page 8 Attaching Slip the openings in the side of the plastic channel Starter Rope on bag over the hooks on the grass catcher frame. The rope guide is attached to the right side of upper Secure bag to the frame by working the six plastic handle.
  • Page 9 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER BladeControlHandle Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in The blade control handle is located on the upper handle with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the of the mower.
  • Page 10 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 setting and mow a single pass on your lawn;...
  • Page 11 SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS HandleHeightAdjustment adjustments without first stopping engine WARNING: Do not at any time make any Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher and disconnecting spark plug wire, height position. To lower the height proceed as follows: Remove the starter rope from the rope guide, Cutting HeightAdjustment Remove the upper handle by removing the hand...
  • Page 12 Customer Responsibilities .V_ "_ ,.._ _'-_ MAINTENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULE no < DATES Lubricate Wheels Lubricate Blade Control :::3 Clean Deck Blade Care Check Oil Change Oil Replace Air Filter Clean Engine Check Spark Plug Check Spark Arrester (if any) Lubrication any reason, lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and inner surface of the wheel with light oil.
  • Page 13 performance andlife.Becertain toremove allgrass, crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter dirt,andcombustible debris frommuffler a rea. with light oil. Be sure to install the blade with the side of the Deck The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned blade marked "Bottom"...
  • Page 14 SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Blade control handle disengaged. Engage blade control handle. Spark plug wire disconnected. Connect wire to spark plug. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line.
  • Page 15 Notes...
  • Page 16 ModelSeries580 \\\\ 5£/...
  • Page 17 ModelSeries580 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 749-0438D Upper Handle 682-3056A Handle Bracket Assembly * RH 747-0824 Control Handle 682-3057A Handle Bracket Assembly * LH 710-1270 C-Sunk Screw 1/4-20 x 1.3" 710-0286 Machine Screw 1/4-20 x ,500 746-0883 Hex Washer Screw 1/4-14 x ,625 Throttle Housing...
  • 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...