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MTD Series 520 Operator's Manual

MTD Series 520 Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation
Practices • Set-Up • Operation
• Maintenance
• Service • Troubleshooting
• Warranty
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Self Propelled Mower m Model Series 520
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019
PrintedIn USA
FormNo.769-04543
(December 4 , 2008)

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty Self Propelled Mower m Model Series 520 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-04543 (December 4 , 2008)

  • Page 2: Serial Number

    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...

  • 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: Slope Operation

    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: General Service

    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.

  • 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...

  • 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 Perform the following sequence for handle setup: Assembly Lift the upper handle up from folded position NOTE:This unit is shipped...
  • Page 10 If satisfied with height of handle, tighten wing nuts The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper at the ends of the lower handle shown in Fig.3-3. For handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures it to the upper convenience of operating, you may adjust the handle handle.

  • Page 11: Cutting Height

    Remove lock nut from pivot arm assembly (on select Adjustments models, these may be included separately in a plastic bag). CuttingHeight Slide wheel, with hollow side in, onto pivot arm and Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the secure with lock nut.

  • Page 12: Controls And Features

    Controls a nd Features Drive Recoil Starter Mulching Baffle Cutting Height Adjustment Levers Figure 4-1 Recoil S tarter 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 The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory and does not require lubrication. General Recommendations Follow the accompanying engine manual for lubrication schedule and instruction for engine lubrication. Always observe safety rules when performing maintenance. DeckCare The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that Clean underside...

  • 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: Off-Season Storage

    Lift mower to access belt from underside of mower. Slide Off-Season Storage belt off of engine pulley and a round the blade. See Fig. 7-3. The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start Blade control disengaged. Engage blade control. Spark plug boot disconnected. Connect wire to spark boot. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer).
  • Page 18 Problem Cause Remedy Uneven cut 1. Wheels not positioned correctly. 1. Place all four wheels in same height position (if equipped with individual height adjusters). 2. Dull blade. 2. Sharpen or replace blade. SECTION 8 -- TROUBLESHOOTING...
  • Page 20 ModelSeries 520...
  • Page 21 ModelSeries 520 R°f I Part Number Description Part Number Description 748-04096 747-1214 Drive Control Blade Adapter 942-0742A 747-I 161A-0637 Blade Control 22" Mulching Blade 746-I 132 Control Cable - 40.75" 736-0524B Blade Bell Support 746-04204 Drive Control Cable 710-1044 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8-24 x 1.5 782-0584-0637 749-I092A-0637 Upper Handle...

  • Page 24: 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,...

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