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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty _WHH 21" Rotary Mower- Model 588 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).
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)f( 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 machineindoorbecauseflammablevapors 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 Adjustment sideof lowerhandle.
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6. An adjustingplateand thumb leverat each wheel positionprovidescuttingheightadjustment. a. Depresslevertowardswheel. b. Moveit to anyof the ninepositionsfor desired cutting height.SeeStep 6. Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck. CUTTING S,ep 8 Step All Wheelsmust be placed in the same relative pos!tionl Step 7 Step 5 Make certain bag is turned right side out 7.
Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Upper Handle Recoil Starter Lower Handle Oil Fill Starter Rope- 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 Use extreme care i when handhng...
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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 sidewith the air cleanerfacingup.
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.
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Problem Cause Remedy Badecontro dsengaged 1 EngagebadecontrO g ealstostat 2. Sparkplugwire disconnected. 2. Connectwire to spark plug. Fuel tank emptyo[ Stalefuel. Fi!l tank with Clean, f resh gaSeiinel 41 Enginenotpiime& 41 Pime engineas instructedin ioperatingYourLawnMowei : Fau!tySpa!kplug_ adjust gap, 6 Bockedfue ne 6: Cleanfuel line 7.
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747-1161A Blade ControlHandle 26 736-0524B Blade Bell Support 749-1092A UpperHandle 27 787-01290 FrontAdjustmentPlate 747-04080 GrassCatcherFrame 28 720-0426 AdjustmentLeverKnob 749-0928A LowerHandle 29 732-0866 Spring Lever 30 738-0507B ShoulderScrew 720-0279 WingNut 710-1205 RopeGuide 31 734-04086 FrontWheel,7"x 1.8" 710-1174 CarriageBolt ,5/16-18 x 2 32 710-04371 Screw,1/4-15x 1.250 33 746-0554...
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MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR YaRD-MaN, 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.