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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Push Mower m Moclel Series 500 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-04394 (November19,2008)
- Page 2 Choose from the options below: Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7:310 or (330) 220-468:3 Write us at MTD LLC • RO. Box :3611:31 • Cleveland, OH • 441:36-0019...
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Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
importantSafeOperation Practices 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 12. Amissing ordamaged discharge cover can cause blade When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance contact orthrown o bject injuries. is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than 13.
- Page 5 Service Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with SafeHandling Of Gas01ine: the original equipment manufacture's (O.E.M.) blade only, To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme listed in this manual.
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Page 6: Spark Arrestor
SparkArrestor Notice Regarding Emissions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) internal combustion engine and should not be used i_ll WARNING: This machine is equipped with an are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline,... -
Page 7: Safety Symbols
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting assemble and operate... - Page 8 Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... or a fencepost ' FOldo, diine "o --Lepre_n tsa15 o 15 ° Usethis page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not operate your lawn mower...
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Page 9: Assembly And Setup
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton One Lawn Mower One Bottle of Oil One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual One Engine Operator's Manual One Mulching Baffle (If Equipped) Handle Assembly Perform the following sequence for the handle setup: NOTE:This lawn mower is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. - Page 10 Use the cable tie provided to secure cable to the lower handle. Pull the cable tie tight and trim excess. See Fig. 3-5. Figure :3-3 NOTE: Each end of the lower handle must be placed in the same position on the mounting brackets.
- Page 11 MulchingBaffle(If Equipped) Adjustments If your mower is equipped with an optional mulching CuttingHeight baffle, install it on the right side of the deck. Follow the sequence indicated here. Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the cutting height of the mower.
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Page 12: Controls And Features
Controls a nd Features Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Lever (one at each wheel) Mulching Baffle Figure 4-1 RecoU Starter BladeControl The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit. -
Page 13: Operation
Operation Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. -
Page 14: Maintenance And Adjustments
Maintenance& Adjustments Maintenance Follow the accompanying engine manual for lubrication schedule and instruction for engine lubrication. General Recommendations DeckCare Always observe safety rules when performing Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent maintenance. build-up of grass clippings or other debris. -
Page 15: Blade Care
Service Blade Care excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. It ARNING: An unbalanced blade will cause WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for may cause damage to mower and could break sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with causing personal injury. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start Blade control disengaged. Engage blade control. Connect wire to spark boot. Spark plug boot disconnected. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). - Page 18 ModelSeries 500...
- Page 19 Model S eries 500 Description Description Part Number Ref, I Part Number Ref, I 710-0599 710-1205 TT Screw, 1/4-20 x .5 Eye Bolt 736-0270 720-0279 Bell Washer, .265 ID x .75 OD Wing Nut 747-1161A-0637 Blade Control Handle 710-0216 Screw, 3/8-16 x .75 749-1092A-0637 738-04267 Shoulder...
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Page 20: Limited Warranty
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,...