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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
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21" Rotary Mower-
Model Series 580
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. 769-02310
12/2005
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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. 769-02310 PRINTEDIN U.S.A. 12/2005 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= BOX 361131 Department or an authorized service dealer. - 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
19.Shut the engine off andwait untilthe bladecomesto a 7. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipesand othersources completestop before removingthe grasscatcheror unclog- of ignition. ging the chute. 8. Neverfuel machineindoorbecauseflammablevapors will The cuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after accumulatein the area. the engine is shut off. Neverplaceany part of the bodyin 9. - Page 6 1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhich may be between upperand lowerhandles. a. Pull up and backon upperhandleas shownin Step 1.Makecertainthe lowerhandleis seated securelyintothe handle mountingbrackets. b. Tightenhandknobs securingupperhandleto lowerhandle.Make surethat eachcarriagebolt is seatedproperlyin the handle. 2. Locatehairpinclip in one holeon the weldpin on each Adjustment sideof lowerhandle.
- Page 7 CUTTING Step8 Step 5 Step 6 6. An adjustingplateand thumb leverat each wheel All Wheelsmust be positionprovidescuttingheightadjustment. placed in the same a. Depresslevertowardswheel. relative pos!tionl b. Moveit to anyof the ninepositionsfor desired cutting height.SeeStep 6. Step 7 c. Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck. Make certain bag is turned right side out 7.
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Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower
Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Upper Handle Recoil Starter Lower Handle Oil Fill Starter Ro Grass Catcher Cutting Height WARNING Adjustment Lever (for each wheel) The blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Gasoline Fill Primer Use extreme care... - Page 9 WARNING:The operationof any lawn mowercan result in foreign objects being thrownintothe eyes,whichcan damageyoureyesseverely. Always wearsafety glasseswhileoperating the mower, or while performingany adjustments or repairson it. Starting Engine Mower WARNING:Be sure no one otherthan the operatoris standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operat- ing mower.
- Page 10 Deck Care Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent build-up of grass clippings or other debris. Follow steps below for this job. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wire. Draingasolinefrom lawn mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthe gas cap. 2. Tip mowersothat itrestson the housing.Keepthe Maintaining sidewith the air cleanerfacingup.
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Page 11: Blade Care
Blade Care cutting blade for sharpening or ARNING: When removing the replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use Maintaining a heavy rag to hold the blade. Yo ur LaWn Periodically inspect t he bladeadapterfor cracks, ow er especiallyif youstrikea foreignobject. - Page 12 Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to Start i. Blade controldisengaged. Engage biadecontrol spark p!ug wiredisconnected: conBect Wireto Sparkp!ug_ 3. Fueltank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fi Itank with clean,fresh gasoline. 4. Enginenot choked. 4. Choke engineas instructedinthe OPe[atingYOU[ L awn Mower section• 5: Faultyspark pug Clean, adjustgap, or replace.
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- Page 15 747-1161A Blade ControlHandle 720-0426 AdjustmentLeverKnob i¸¸I 749-1092A UpperHandle 732-0404 Spring Lever 747-04080 Grass CatcherFrame 738-0507B ShoulderScrew 749-0928A LowerHandle 734-2005A FrontWheel,8" x 2.125" £NUIN£ 720-0279 Wing Nut 710-04371 Screw,1/4-15x 1.250 _FACTORY PARTS 710-1205 RopeGuide 746-1130 ControlCable- 40.00" To order replacement 710-1174 CarriageBolt ,5/16-18 x 2 731-04998 Trailshield...
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Page 16: Limited Warranty
To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, lasts,sothe aboveexclusionsor 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...
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