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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty A -ro 21" Rotary Mower- Model 589 iMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equippedwith an internal combustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush- coveredor grass-covered land unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
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 YaRD-MaN)//" site and/or obtain assistancefrom the Customer Support P. O. BOX ;361131 CLEVELAND,OH 44136 Department or an authorized service dealer.
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Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... >:. also 15° t"b...
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.
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 machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors will The cuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after accumulatein the area. the engine is shut off. Neverplaceany part of the bodyin 9.
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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 sideof lowerhandle.
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5. An adjustingplateand thumb leverat each wheel positionprovidescuttingheightadjustment. a. Depresslevertowardswheel. b. Moveit to anyof the ninepositionsfor desired cutting height.SeeStep 5. c. Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck. 6. Followstepsbelowto assemblethe grasscatcher: a. Placebag overframe sothat its black plasticside ustment is at the bottom. b. Slip plasticchannelof grass bagoverhooks on the frame.See Step6.
Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Upper Handle Recoil Lower Handle Starter Rope-- Oil Fill Grass WARNING Catcher Cutting Height Adjustment Lever The blade control (for each wheel) mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. I Use extreme care Gasoline Fill when handling gasoline.
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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.
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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 it restson the housing.Keepthe Maintaining Lubricate these sidewith the air cleanerfacingup.
Blade Care cutting blade for sharpening or ARNING: When removingthe 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.
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Problem Cause Remedy En n f ils to start Bladecontrol handledisengaged 1: Engageblade control handle. g ea ..Sparkplugwire disconnected. 21 connect wireto spark plug, &Fuel tank emptyor stale fuel. & Fill tank with €ieanlfresh gasolinei Enginenot prirned. & Primeengineas instructedin OPerating oui Lawn Mowei...
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MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR The limitedwarranty set forth belowisgivenby MTDLLCwith respectto MTDdoes notextendany warrantyfor productssoldor newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStates,its posses- exportedoutsideof the UnitedStates,its possessions and sionsand territories. territories,exceptthose soldthroughMTD'sauthorized channelsof exportdistribution. "MTD"warrantsthis productagainstdefectsin materialand workmanship Replacement p artsthat are not genuineMTDparts. for a periodof two (2) yearscommencingon the dateof originalpurchase Transportation chargesand servicecalls.