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Practices • Set-Up • Operation
• Maintenance
• Service • Troubleshooting
• Warranty
OPER roR's
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Push Mower m Model 58K
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019
PrintedIn USA
FormNo.769-06186
(June4, 2010)

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty OPER roR's Push Mower m Model 58K MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-06186 (June4, 2010)
  • Page 2: Customer Support

    Choose from the options below: Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 Write us at MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019...
  • 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 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 Gasoline: 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, ,,,J diine --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 Contentsof Carton One Lawn Mower One Grass Catcher One Bottle of Oil One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual One Engine Operator's Manual Assembly Locate hairpin clip in one hole on the weld pin on each side of lower handle. NOTE:This unit is shipped without...
  • Page 10 Grass Catcher The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures the rope guide. Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher (if See Fig. 3-3. needed). Make certain bag is turned right side out before assembling (warning...
  • Page 11 Follow steps below to attach grass catcher: Adjustments Lift rear discharge door. CuttingHeight Place grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel provides discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher. cutting height adjustment.
  • Page 12: Controls And Features

    Controls a nd Features Recoil Starter Grasscatcher Figure 4=1 BladeControl Recoil S tarter The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the 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, odorless and deadly gas.
  • Page 14: Maintenance And Adjustments

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or motor oil). If wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate GeneralRecommendations surface of the pivot arm and inner surface of the wheel with light oil. See Fig. 6-1. Always observe safety rules when performing Lubricate...
  • Page 15 EngineCare Replacing Rear Flap A list of key engine maintenance jobs required for good To remove rear flap, lift rear door, and press flap in on performance by the mower is given below. Follow the either side to remove from hole. See Fig. 6-2. accompanying engine manual for a detailed list and instructions.
  • Page 16: 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 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: Replacement Parts

    Replacement P arts Component Part Number and Description 759-3336 Spark Plug (Kohler) KH-14-083-01-S Air Filter Cartridge (Kohler) KH-14-227-04-S FuelTank Cap (Kohler) 734-04014C Wheel (Front) 734-04127 Wheel(Rear) 964-04007A Grass Bag 942-0741 Mulching Blade Phone (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual (have your full model number serial number...
  • 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,...

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