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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-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. 770-10349E
(12/03)
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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 FORM PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Customer Support
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices Making Adjustments Slope Gauge Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Assembling Your Lawn Mower Trouble Shooting Know Your Lawn Mower Illustrated Parts 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
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 Operation
complete stop before r emoving the grass catcher 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 heengine i sshut o ff. N ever mower. - Page 5 3. Check t heblade and engine m ounting bolts atfrequent 9. Grass c atcher components, discharge cover, and trail intervals forproper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade shield are subject towear a nd damage which c ould fordamage (e.g., b ent, cracked, worn) R eplace blade expose m oving p arts orallow objects tobethrown.
- 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 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.
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Page 7: Section 3: Assembling Y Our Lawnmower
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING Y OUR LAWNMOWER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil To secure the upper and lower handle, tighten the in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline wing nuts near the top of lower handle (carriage and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual bolts must be seated properly into the before operating your mower. - Page 8 With the spark plug wire disconnected and NOTE: Install bottom lip inside chute opening grounded, hold the blade control handle against the (indicated by I in the figure below) before placing hooks upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the over the hinge pin (indicated by 2 in the figure below).
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Page 9: Section 4: Know Your Lawnmower
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 9 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
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 setting and mow a single pass on your lawn;... -
Page 11: Section 6: Making Adjustments
Using Your LawnMower WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, 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: Section 7: Maintaining Your Lawnmower
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER Customer R esponsibilities £ o-" SERVICE MAINTENANCE <" DATES SCHEDULE <4/ ,,4, ",u Lubricate Wheels t--- © Lubricate Blade Control Clean Deck 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: Maintenance
IMPORTANT:We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit. CuttingBlade Removal,Replacement,and Sharpening WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for Lubricate sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. - Page 14 • Place blade bell support on blade. Make sure the notches on the blade bell support are aligned with small holes in the blade. • Replace hex bolt and tighten hex bolt to torque: 450 Loosen this screw in. Ibs. min., 600 in. Ibs. max. NOTE: To ensure safe operation of your mower, the Shoulder blade bolt must be checked periodically...
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Page 15: Section 8: Troubleshooting
0ff-Season Storage • Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to 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: PARTSLISTFORMODEL SERIES 520...
- Page 17 ModelSeries520 Ref, Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 747-1214 Drive Control Handle 736-0524A Bell Blade Support 747-1161A Blade Control Handle 710-1044 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5 746-1113 Blade Control Cable - 37.75" 782-0584 Forward Height Adjustment Plate - RH 746-1132 Blade Control Cable - 40.75"...
- Page 18 NOTES...
- Page 19 NOTES...
- Page 20 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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