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22" Rotary Mower-
Model Series 520
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY
RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit is equippedwithan internal combustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush-
coveredor grass-covered land unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
FORMNO.770-10349G
12/16/2005
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- Page 1 If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. FORMNO.770-10349G PRINTEDIN U.S.A. 12/16/2005 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019...
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Page 2: Customer Support
You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear of the deck. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web MTD LLC site and/or obtain assistancefrom the Customer Support P.O. - Page 3 Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... >:. also 15° t"b...
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Page 4: General Operation
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. -
Page 5: Slope Operation
The cuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after 7. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipesand othersources the engine is shut off. Neverplaceany part of the bodyin of ignition. the bladearea untilyou are surethe blade hasstopped 8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors will rotating. accumulatein the area. 20. Neveroperate mowerwithoutpropertrailshield, discharge 9. - Page 6 For shippingpurposes,the chutedeflectoron your moweris held in an uprightpositionbya retainer. Removethe retaineras follows: a. Push chutedeflectorup towardsengine.Holding deflectorin this position,removethe retainerand discard.See Step 1. b. Lowerthe chute deflectorcarefullykeepingyour fingersout of the way. _iiiii_ii_il _I _ iii_ii_ i_ _ _ _ i must be removed and discarded WARNING: The chute retainer before operating the mower.
- Page 7 5. Ropeguide Setupas followsin Step5: a. Holdthe bladecontrol againsttheupper handle. b. Slowlypull starterrope out of engine. c. Slip starterrope intothe rope guide.Tightenrope guidewing nut. 6. If notalreadyon the unit, install rearwheelsas follows in Step6: a. Placerear of the mowerdeck on raisedblocks. b.
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Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower
Know Your Lawn Mower Control DriveControl Recoil Oil Fill/Dipstick WARNING The blade control GasolineFiii mechanism is a HeightAdjustment safety device. Never Levers attempt to bypass its Figure 1 operations. Nowthat you haveset up your lawnmowerfor opera- Cutting Height Adjustment Levers tion, get aquaintedwith its controlsand features.These One adjustmentleveris locatedon eachwheeland is I Use extreme care... - Page 9 mowercan result in foreign objects /i_k WARNING:The operationof any lawn being thrownintothe eyes,whichcan damageyoureyes severely.Always wear safetyglasseswhileoperating the mower,or while performing any adjustments or repairson it. Starting Engine Mower WARNING:Be sure no one otherthan the operatoris standingnear the lawn mower whilestartingengine or operat- r ingmower.Neverrun engineindoors or in enclosed,poorly ventilatedareas.
- Page 10 Lubrication 1. Lubricatepivot pointson theblade controland drive controlat least oncea seasonwith lightoil. These controlsmustoperatefreely in bothdirections.See Figure3. 2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith lightoil (or motoroil). If wheelsare removedfor any reason,lubricatesurfaceof the pivotarm and inner surfaceof thewheelwith light oil. See Figure3. 3.
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Page 11: Blade Care
Blade Care bladefor sharpeningor replacement, __lk ARNING:Whenremovingcutting protectyourhandswith a pairof heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold blade. Maintaining 1. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug.Turn moweron its side makingsurethat the air filter and the carburetorare up. 2. Removebolt, blade bell support,blade,and blade adapterfrom the enginecrankshaft.See Figure4. - Page 12 Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start I Biadecontroldisengaged. Engage bladecontro!. spark plug Wiredisconnected: 21 c0nnect wireto sPa[k piugl 1. Sparkplug wire loose. 1. Connect andtighten sparkplug wire. Engineruns erratic 2. Blockedfuel lineor stale fuel. 2. Clean fuel line; fill tank withclean, fresh gasoline.
- Page 13 Off-Season 4. Coat mower'scuttingblade with chassisgreaseto Storage preventrusting. The followingstepsshouldbe taken to prepareyour lawn mowerfor storage. 5. Storemowerin a dry, cleanarea. Donot storenext 1. Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin to corrosivematerials,suchas fertilizer. the lubricationinstructions. Whenstoringanytype of powerequipmentin a poorly 2. We do not recommendthe useof a pressurewasher ventilatedor metal storageshed, careshouldbe taken or gardenhoseto cleanyour unit.
- Page 14 iVlodel Series 520 _22_...
- Page 15 747-1214 DriveControl Handle 36. 782-0584 ForwardHght.Adj.Plate- RH 747-1161A BladeControlHandle 37. 741-0710 SIv.Bearing,.502 x.627x 1.00 746-1132 BladeControlCable- 40.75" 38. 710-0216 Hex Cap Screw3/8-16x.75 746-04204 DriveControlCable 39. 720-0426 AdjustmentKnob 749-1092A UpperHandle 40. 748-0455 BearingSupport 41. 731-04643 WheelDustCover 710-1205 EyeBolt 42. 715-0221 720-0279 WingNut 1/4-20 732-1026 SpringLever...
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Page 16: Limited Warranty
To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, lasts,sothe aboveexclusions or limitations m aynot applyto you. or contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136- In no event shallrecoveryof any kindbe greaterthanthe amountof the 0019, or call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our purchasepriceof the productsold.Alterationof safety features of...