Yard Machines 580 Series Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. Control Lever On Engine Control Cable Lever on Clamp Engine Quantum Models Sprint amp Classic Models Tecumseh Engines Cable Clamp Control Lever on Engine Figure 15 Adjusting Drive Clutch The drive clutch control adjustment wheel is located in the drive clutch control handle housing and is used to tighten or loosen the drive belt You will have to adjust the drive clutch control if any of the following happens 1 The mower does not propel itself with the drive clutch engaged 2 The mower s drive wheels hesitate with the drive clutch engaged e To adjust the drive clutch rotate the adjustment wheel with your fingers You should rotate the wheel clockwise to tighten the cable and counter clockwise to loosen the cable See Figure 16 Ifthe drive clutch control handle is not in a comfortable position for you adjust the handle by tightening the adjustment wheel See Figure 16 Adjustment Wheel Figure 16 Adjusting Carburetor If the engine is running rough minor adjustments to the carburetor may be required to compensate for differences in fuel temperature altitude and load NOTE A dirty air cleaner may cause an engine to run rough too So make sure that the air cleaner is clean and attached to the carburetor before deciding to adjust the carburetor To adjust the carburetor please follow the recommendations and instructions on carburetor adjustmen2. IMPORTANT Torque center hex bolt to between 450 and 600 in lbs Left Front Right Front Wheel x p fe 3 Wheel Remove belt Engine from around Pulley pulley and blade Center Hex Bolt Figure 21 Maintaining Engine Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions e Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Read and follow instructions carefully e Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner should be serviced To service the air cleaner refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit e The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications e Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush Keep the cooling system blower housing area clean to permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine performance and life Be certain to remove all grass dirt and combustible debris from muffler area SECTION 13 OFF SEASON STORAGE The following steps should be taken to prepare lawn mower for storage if it will not be used for 30 days or more Compliance with these instructions will ensure that your mower will work pro
3. Do not use it for any other purpose Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power mower Children 14 years old and over should only operate mower under close parental supervision Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your mower Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and pets Stop engine when they are in the vicinity of your mower to help prevent blade contact or thrown object injury Although the area of operation should be completely cleared of foreign objects an object may have been overlooked and could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the area Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel toed shoes are recommended Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry They can be caught in moving parts Never operate a unit in bare feet sandals slippery or light weight e g canvas shoes Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine in any direction Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used Remove all stones sticks wire be picked up and thrown by the mower in any direction and
4. position as the two front height adjusters Attaching Starter Rope NOTE The rope guide is already attached to the right side of the upper handle of your mower With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded hold the blade control handle against the upper handle and pull the starter rope out of the engine e Slip the rope through the rope guide See Figure 9 Tighten the wing nut holding the rope guide to the upper handle Wing Nut o Rope Guide Figure 9 Chute Deflector The chute deflector is held in an upright position during shipping by means of a retainer Remove this retainer following the steps below e Liftthe spring loaded chute up towards the engine and remove the retainer Lower the chute carefully into the operating position keeping fingers out of the way WARNING The chute retainer is used for shipping purposes only It must be removed from the chute deflector and discarded before operating the mower f Chute Deflector Chute Retainer Figure 10 Installing Mulching Baffle Optional A mulching kit OEM 190 110 is available for the mowers shown in this manual To obtain a mulching kit contact the local retailer or service dealer Some lawn mower models covered in this manual may already be equipped with the optional mulching baffle If yours is one of these install the baffle following the steps below e Lift the chute deflector up and slide the notches at the botto
5. 19 e To attach the new rear flap place new hinge clips in the slots on the flap Then compress the spring clips and reinsert flap in slots in rear of deck See Figure 19 Hinge Clip N amp Rear Flap a Deck Figure 19 Replacing Drive Belt Remove the two shoulder screws from top of the deck which secures the front drive cover to the mower deck Remove the front drive cover from the unit by lightly pressing inward on the sides of the front drive cover This will release the tabs that secure the front drive cover to the height adjuster brackets Remove the idler and hardware from the idler bracket using 7 16 wrench and socket Remove the belt from the transmission pulley as shown in Figure 20 NOTE The wheels have been moved forward in this picture for clarity Do not remove the wheels away from the mower housing while replacing the drive belt ra aoe Shoulder Screw Front Drive Cover Figure 20 20 Lift and stabilize the front of the deck Loosen the center hex bolt and lower the blade and engine pulley until there is adequate clearance to move the belt past the belt keeper Remove the belt from the engine pulley and around the blade See Figure 21 e Reassemble in reverse order with new belt part 754 0465 NOTE Begin idler reassembly by inserting bolt up through the idler bracket hole Adjust the drive clutch following instructions on page 16 of this manual
6. Black Yellow Hardware 710 1237 Screw 27 MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America its possessions and territories MTD PRODUCTS INC will at its option repair or replace for the original purchaser free of charge any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship This warranty covers units which have been operated and maintained in accordance with the operating instructions furnished with the unit and which have not been subject to misuse abuse commercial use neglect accident improper maintenance or alteration Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to separate terms as noted below in the No Fault Ninety Day Consumer Warranty clause All normal wear part failures will be covered on this product for a period of 90 days regardless of cause After 90 days but within the two year period normal wear parts failures will be covered ONLY IF caused by defects in material or workmanship of OTHER component parts Normal wear parts are defined as batteries belts blades blade adapters grass bags rider deck wheels seats snow thrower skid shoes shave plates and tires How to obtain service Warranty service is available with proof of purchase through your local authorized service dealer To locate the dealer in your area please check the yellow pages or contact the Customer Service Departme
7. cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the area Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like To help avoid a thrown objects injury keep children bystanders and helpers at least 75 feet from the mower while it is in operation Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of discharge opening at all times as the rotating blade can cause injury Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the foot during a fall Do not hang on to the mower if you are falling release the handle immediately Never pull the mower toward you while you are walking If you must back the mower away from a wall or obstruction first look down and behind and then follow these steps 1 Step back from the mower to fully extend your arms 2 Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing 3 Pull the mower back slowly no more than half way toward you 4 Repeat these steps as needed Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Do not engage the self propelled mechanism on units so equipped while starting engine The blade control handle is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operation Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating blade The blade control handle must operate easily in both directions and automatic
8. child enters the area e Before and while moving backwards look behind and down for small children or other objects e Never allow children under age 14 to operate the mower Children 14 years of age and above should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual e Use extreme care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child or hazard 4 Service e Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive Use only an approved gasoline container Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is running Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling e Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition e Never refuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area e Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame or spark such as a gas water heater space heater or furnace Never run an engine inside a closed area e To reduce fire hazard keep mower free of grass leaves or other debris build up Clean up oil or fuel spillage Allow mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing e Before cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain the b
9. harder at this point Let the rope rewind slowly Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke Keep a firm grip on recoil starter Return it slowly to the rope guide See Figure 13 Hold blade control handle firmly against upper handle Figure 13 To Stop Engine and Blade e If engine is equipped with throttle control lever on the handle move the lever to the SLOW turtle position Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade T WARNING The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine has been shut off e Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended NOTE For shipping purposes your mower is set with the wheels in a low cutting height position For best results raise the cutting position until it is determined which height is best for your lawn Using Rotary Mower WARNING Never operate your unit without either the rear deflector or entire grass catcher assembly A in place e Be sure that lawn is clear of stones sticks wire or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine Such objects could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others For best results do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the mower preventing proper discharge of grass clippings and could cause you to slip and fall New g
10. object stop the engine Remove wire from spark plug thoroughly SECTION 10 ADJUSTMENTS WARNING Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any A adjustments on your lawn mower Adjusting Cutting Height IMPORTANT All wheels must be placed in the same relative position For rough or uneven lawns move the height adjustment lever to a higher position This will help stop scalping of the grass There is an adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel to enable the operator to adjust the mower s cutting height Each adjusting plate has nine height positions Height of cut will be changed when you move the thumb lever from one hole to another within these nine positions e Simply depress the lever towards wheel and move lever assembly to desired position See Figure 14A e For rough or uneven lawns move the height adjustment levers to higher cutting height position Height Adjustment Lever y Notch Lower Handle Q Figure 14 Adjusting Handle Height Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position To lower the handle height proceed as follows Remove the starter rope from the rope guide e Remove the upper handle by removing the hand knobs and carriage bolts Lay the upper handle out of the way being careful not to bend or kink the cables e Remove the hairpin clips from the weld pins on the handle brackets Refer to Figure 6B Press out on the legs of
11. securing the blade assembly to the crankshaft See Figure 18A Remove the two pairs of hex bolt and lock nut holding the blade to the blade adapter and the pulley assembly Keep the hardware in a safe place Remove the blade and adapter from the crankshaft 1 Insert screw driver through hole E 2 Pulley Assembly Lock Nut s Lock Nut T gt PS 2 eade gap ich 2 Blade should be parallel to ground gt i Screw bia Driver ade A i l D SY o o Peres Hex Bolt ell Washer E __ _ _ _ _ _ gt Hex Bolt Ground A B Figure 18 To Replace Blade e Before reinstalling the blade and the pulley to the unit lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil or engine oil Also lubricate the bolt holes bolts and inner surface of the nuts e Install the pulley over the blade adapter with the star away from the pulley See Figure 18A e Place the new blade on the adapter with the side marked bottom or with part number facing away from the adapter e Secure the blade to the pulley and the blade adapter with two hex bolts and lock nuts as shown in figure Tighten the hex bolts to the torque listed below e Install the blade assembly on the crankshaft Secure with the large hex bolt and bell washer cupped side of the washer against blade and tighten to the torque listed below Blade
12. Bearing Retainer 3 756 1042 Pulley 31 741 0604 Bearing Sleeve 50 I D 4 736 0425 Bell Wash 325 x 930 x 045 32 748 0355 Bearing Support 5 712 0896 Hex Nut 1 4 28 Lock 33 736 0447 Wave Washer 1 5 x 1 0 x 029 6 736 0406 Flat Wash 442 x 1 38 x 060 34 782 0512B Height Adj Plate RH 7 782 7598 Belt Keeper 35 782 0511A Height Adj Plate LH 8 741 0124 Ball Bearing 36 682 0509 Pivot Plate Assembly 9 721 0457 Oil Seal 37 732 0706 Front Lever R H 10 750 1050 Flange Spacer 38 732 0707 Front Lever L H 11 682 0028 Idler Bracket Assembly 39 720 0190 Knob 12 741 0682A Bearing Sleeve 40 710 0216 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16 x 75 13 732 0849A Wash Flat 504 x 700 x 030 41 736 0474 Washer DD 1 5 O D 14 710 0299 Hex Cap Screw 1 4 28 x 1 00 Gr 5 42 716 0102 Snap Ring 1 0 Dia 15 736 0570 Flat Washer 865 x 1 145 x 030 43 782 7551 Wheel Dust Cap 16 741 0699 Needle Bearing 438 x 625 x 500 44 717 1534 Gear 14T RH Fwd 17 721 0325 Plug 1 4 x 437 45 717 1533 Gear 14T LH Fwd 18 618 0300 Housing Asm Upper Incl 16 46 634 0021A Whl 8x1 75 Disk Bar Gray Sleeve S 19 721 0329 Seal Oil 500x 687 x 094 47 731 0981A Hubcap WhI Radial Spoke Grey 20 741 0673 Flange Bearing 503 x 689 x 792 720 0249 Hubcap Euro Grey 21 611 0105 Output Shaft 48 682 0512A Height Adj Complete RH 22 736 0520 Flat Washer 504 x 700 x 030 49 682 0511A Height Adj Complete LH 23 717 1492 Pinion Shaft 10T 50 682 0030 Cable I
13. Mounting Torque Blade Adapter Bolts 120 inch lbs minimum 150 inch lbs maximum Center Bolt 450 inch lbs minimum 600 inch lbs maximum IMPORTANT The bolt used to secure the blade to the engine is specially heat treated Do not substitute To order replacement bolt refer to the Parts List section of this manual WARNING To ensure safe operation of your unit all nuts and bolts must be checked periodically for A correct tightness To Sharpen Blade The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while blade is still installed on the mower Follow the original angle of grind as a guide Make sure that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade NOTE An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds may cause damage to the mower and could break causing personal injury Test the blade by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver or a blade balancer See Figure 18B Ifthe blade is not balanced remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly Replacing Rear Flap The rear flap is attached to the back of the mower deck and is designed to minimize the possibility of objects being thrown from the rear of the mower towards the operator If the rear flap is damaged replace as follows To remove the old rear flap compress the hinge clips and remove the flap from the slot in rear of the deck See Figure
14. YARD MACHINES 1 4 MITO OPERATOR S MANUAL 22 Side Discharge High Wheel Lawn Mower Model Series 580 For A Growing World MTD IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department P O Box 368022 Cleveland Ohio 44136 9722 MTD PRODUCTS INC P O BOX 368022 CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 9722 PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 770 10113A 11 98 SECTION 1 FINDING LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER This Operator s Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower It will help you assemble prepare and maintain your mower properly Please read and understand what it says Before you start to prepare your equipment for its first use please locate the model plate and copy the information from it in the space provided below The information on th
15. ally return to the disengaged position when released Never operate the mower in wet grass Always be sure of your footing A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk never run If you feel you are losing your footing RELEASE THE BLADE CONTROL HANDLE IMMEDIATELY and the blade will stop rotating within three seconds Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives walks or roads If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the engine and check immediately for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating Never operate mower without proper guards grass catcher plates or other safety protective devices in place e Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch Only use accessories approved for this machine by the manufacturer Read understand and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory e If situations occur which are not covered in this manual use care and good judgment Contact your dealer for assistance Telephone 1 800 800 7310 for the na
16. dler Bracket 24 736 0314 Thrust Washer 375 x 70 x 030 51 715 0221 Dowel Pin 25 736 0569 Thrust Washer 388 x 625 x 062 52 736 3013 Flat Washer 1 2 x 1 00 x 063 26 618 0299 Housing Lwr Includes 27 53 714 0101 Cotter Pin 08 x 1 42 27 741 0672 Flange Bearing 378 x 531 x 370 54 738 1002 Screw Shoulder 375 x 25AB 1 4 20 28 710 1276 Hex Screw w Wash 1 4 20 x 750 55 754 0466 V Belt 25 Engine Shroud Chart NOTE This chart shows all the optional engine shrouds for the lawn mowers covered in this manual To order replace ment parts please refer to the shroud and hardware applicable to your lawn mower unit Part No 751B281439 751B281440 751B281443 Color Dark Red Black Bright Red Hardware 710 1256 Screw Part No 731 1395A 731 1396A 731 1397A Color Red Black Gray Hardware 710 1256 Screw 731 1402A 731 1694 731 1695 731 1934 Color Yellow Black Silver Charcoal Hardware 710 1256 Screw Part No 731 1585B Color Black Hardware 710 1274 Screw 731 1586B 731 1612A Black Red Part No 7510143208 Color Black Part No 7511681311 7511681911 7511682011 Hardware 7510042823 Screw Part No 751B281451 Color Gray Hardware 710 1256 Screw 26 Hardware 7510042823 Screw Part No 751B281476 751B281777 Color
17. ds are dangerous Warning Your Responsibility Restrict A the use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine Two safety labels are reproduced in Figure 2 A DANGER AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN BY THE BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION WEAR SAFETY GLASSES DO NOT MOW ily CHIED AEN OR OTHERS ARE AROUN USE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES DO NOT MOW SLOPES GREATER THAN 15 MOW ACROSS NEVER UP AND DOWN NEVER PULL MOWER CLOSE TO YOUR FEET LOOK Pa DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE 15050 E EIA IAS READ OPERATOR S MANUAL KEEP SAFETY DEVICES BLADE CONTROL TRAILING SHIELD DISCHARGE COVER ETC IN PLACE AND WORKING KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY Figure 2 Safety Labels Found On Lawn Mower SLOPE GAUGE SECTION 4 Cut along dotted line gt sado s jo 998 ay sso oe Jensu sado s umop pue dN samou ONIGIY aresado Aunful snones ul Bunjnses dijs pjnoo no pue Bunoo uno urejureu 0 nop Ajawax si y adojs e yons uo Jamou puiyaq yjem e Bunejado y Anfu Snowes esneo pue ulmjeno pinos samou Hulpu y 199 OL Alana 199 2 1 2 jeyeuwixoldde jo asi e sealbap G Jo sseoxa ul ado s e YIM SOUI OU UO mow JOU oq ONINEVM y 1SOd JON V YO I e gt ONIATINE Y 40 Y3NEO9 YY l pe 310d Y3MOd
18. e model plate is very important if you need help from your dealer or the MTD customer support department Every lawn mower has a model plate You can locate it by standing behind the unit in the operating position and looking down at the rear of the deck The model plate will look like Figure 1 This is where the model number will be XXX X XXX X XXX XXXXXXXXXXX This is where the serial number will be Copy the model number here Copy the serial number here MTD PRODUCTS INC M MTD P O BOX 368022 For A Growing World CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 Figure 1 SECTION 2 CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT Locate your mower s model number and serial number Record this information in the space provided To find your unit s specific model number and serial number see the earlier section If you are having difficulty assembling this product or if you have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit please call the Customer Support Department Customer Support can be reached by dialing 1 330 220 4MTD 4683 or 1 800 800 7310 Although both the model and the serial numbers are important for expediting service you will be asked to enter only your lawn mower s serial number before your call can be processed SECTION 3 IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which if not followed could A endanger the pe
19. ed Tighten blade and adapter Balance blade vibration Bent cutting blade See an authorized service dealer Mower will not Engine speed too low Set throttle between 3 4 and full throttle mulch grass Wet grass Do not mow when grass is wet wait until later to cut Excessively high grass Mow once at a high cutting height then mow again at desired height or make a narrower cutting swath 1 2 width Uneven cut Wheels not positioned correctly Place all four wheels in same height position Dull blade Sharpen or replace blade Wheels will not propel Drive belt not installed properly Debris clogging belt mechanism Check belt and reinstalll pulley if necessary Clean the area around the belt by scraping with a hard brush Note For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above contact your local authorized service dealer 22 SECTION 15 REPAIR PARTS SEE ENGINE MANUAL 23 Ref Ref No Part No Description No Part No Description 1 731 1057 Upper Drive Cover 37 742 0642 Blade 22 2 731 0620 Drive Lever 742 0742 Mulching Blade 22 3 731 1058 Lower Drive Cover 38 736 0452 Bell Washer 396 I D x 1 140 O D x 4 731 1059 Mounting Cap 39 710 0606 Hex Screw 1 4 20 x 1 50 5 710 1667 Screw 10 16 x 625 40 710 1257 Hex Screw 3 8 24 x 2 50 6 746 0960 Drive Cable 41 710 0599 Tapp Screw 1 4 20 x 500 7 747 0824 Control Lever 42 736 0270 Bel
20. ee Figure 12 The blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade Y WARNING The blade will be rotating whenever the engine is running Throttle Control Optional Your lawn mower may be equipped with one of three types of throttle controls described below Follow instructions which pertain to your unit 1 The throttle control is located on the left side of the upper handle It is used to regulate the engine speed 2 The throttle control is located on the engine It is used to regulate the engine speed 3 The mower engine is equipped with a constant speed throttle which is set at full throttle for best performance WARNING The throttle control cannot be used to stop the engine Also if your mower s throttle A control is located on the engine do not adjust the throttle control while the engine is running Primer If equipped The primer is located on the engine as shown in Figure 12 and is used to pump gas into the carburetor Use it to start a cold engine but do not use it to restart a warm engine after short shutdown Height Adjustment Lever The height adjustment lever is located on each wheel and is used to adjust the cutting height See Figure 12 All four levers have to be put at the same level for uniform cutting height SECTION 9 OPERATION WARNING Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on cutting deck Refer to warning label A in Figu
21. incidental or consequential loss or damage How state law relates to this warranty This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Certain disclaimers are not allowed in some states and therefore they may not apply to you under all circumstances NOTE This warranty does not cover routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such as brake adjustments clutch adjustments or deck adjustments Nor does this warranty cover normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure
22. l Complete 14 x 1 8 Grey Bar 26 1712 0271 Hex Nut 1 4 20 Thread NA 741 0484 Bearing 2 per Wheel Incl w No 63 27 710 0751 Hex Screw 1 4 20 x 620 64 736 3050 Flat Washer 406 x 812 x 051 28 736 0270 Bell Washer 265 x 65 712 3020 Top Lock Jam Nut 3 8 16 29 710 1008 Tapp Screw w Hex Lock Wash 66 731 1026 Rear Flap 30 782 0079 Deck 22 SD 67 17098 Hinge Clip 31 710 1650 Shoulder Screw TT 68 749 0939 Strut Handle 32 731 1926 Trans Cover Black w Logo 69 712 0324 Hex Lock Nut 1 4 20 731 1927 Trans Cover Black wo Logo 70 736 0451 Saddle Washer 20 ID x 83 OD 33 754 0466 V Belt 71 736 0119 Lock Washer 5 16 34 712 0324 Hex Lock Nut 1 4 20 Thd 72 811 00185 Throttle Comp 35 756 1146A Drive Pulley 73 746 0883 Throttle Hsg w o Lever 36 753 0825 Blade Adapter Kit 74 710 1270 Scr 1 4 20 x 1 31 Oval C Sunk t Optional 24 Self Propelled Front Wheel Drive Transmission 618 0298A IMPORTANT For the proper working of your mower use Factory Approved Parts V BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely A substitute non OEM V Belt can be dangerous if it fails to disengage comletely 39 34 3231 x 49 40 Ny o BO TA x A 41 sil 52 f gt 42 ae NS ma D Ref Ref No Part No Description No Part No Description 1 712 3025 Hex Jam Nut 5 16 24 29 618 0298A Transmission Complete 2 736 0425 Bell Wash 325 x 930 x 045 30 732 0708
23. l Wash 265 x 75 x 062 647 0004 Deluxe 43 712 0287 Hex Nut 1 4 20 8 749 0539C Upper Handle 44 736 0270 Bell Washer 265 x 75 x 062 9 746 0875 Throttle Housingt 45 782 7006 Hinged Mounting Bracket 10 736 0501 Curved Washer 663 x 980 x 014 46 732 0731 Torsion Spring 11 746 0876 Throttle Levert 47 747 0710 Hinge Pin 12 710 0605 Screw Oval C Sunk 1 4 20 x 1 814 48 731 1386A Mulch Plug 13 720 0279 Knob 49 731 1034 Chute Deflector 14 712 0267 Hex Nut 5 16 18 50 710 0793 Bolt 3 8 24 x 80 15 1710 1205 Eye Bolt 1 4 20 51 738 0878 Rear Axle 16 1746 0842 Throttle Cable 51 B amp S t 52 738 0507B Shldr Screw 500 Dia x 434 746 0847 Throttle Cable 42 Tec t 53 1732 0404 Lever Spring 17 1710 1174 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 2 0 54 720 0190 Knob 18 746 0550 Control Cable 39 B amp S 55 782 0519A Small Pivot Bar LH 746 0737 Control Cable 51 Tec 782 0520A Small Pivot Bar RH 19 726 0240 Tie Cable 56 682 0517 Handle Bracket Assembly LH 20 714 0104 Cotter Pin 682 0518 Handle Bracket Assembly RH 21 749 0928 Lower Handle 57 736 0105 Spring Washer 22 710 1237 Hex Screw T 10 32 x 625 B amp S 58 712 0328 Hex Nut 3 8 24 710 0871 Hex Screw T 10 32 x 625 Tec 59 736 0331 Bell Washer 39 x 1 13 x 062 23 751B213146 Cable Clamp B amp S 60 712 0798 Hex Nut 3 8 16 7510007775 Cable Clamp Tec 61 750 0151 Spacer 24 1711 1293 Pin Belt Keeper 62 736 0504 Wave Washer 510 ID x 750 OD 25 631 0075A Engine Spacer 63 734 1864 Whee
24. lade and all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness Also visually inspect blade for damage e g bent cracked or worn Replace with blade which meets original equipment specifications listed in this manual Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly After striking a foreign object stop the engine remove the wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage Repair the damage before starting and operating the mower Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY DO NOT OPERATE MOWER UNLESS REAR TRAILING SHIELD AND THIS GUARD OR ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE e Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown For safety protection frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine Excessive engine spee
25. lling Rear Wheels and Axle Shaft NOTE Some lawn mower models covered in this operator s manual are shipped with the rear wheels and axle shaft already installed on the unit If your mower is one of these proceed to the next sub section now e Block the rear of the mower securely Move rear height adjusters to the highest position For location and description of these height adjusters refer to the Controls section of this manual e Note that the right side of the axle shaft has two tabs and the left side has one tab only See Figure 8 Identify the right and the left side of the rear axle shaft before proceeding to install e Slide the left side of the rear axle shaft through the right pivot bar as shown in Figure 8 Rotate the axle shaft until the first tab on the right side of the shaft clears the keyed hole on the pivot bar Rotate further until the second tab on the right side of the axle shaft locks into the hole in the pivot bar and the tab on the left side of the axle shaft touches the surface of the left pivot bar e Insert a spacer and a wave washer on the axle shaft followed by wheel assembly flat washer and a hex jam nut See Figure 8 Tighten securely Pivot Bar m 1 E ASF Rear Axle Spacer Wave Washer Figure 8 10 Install the other wheel assembly and the other end of the axle shaft in the same way Remove the blocks from the rear of the mower and place the rear height adjusters in the same relative
26. m of the mulching baffle over the lip of the discharge opening See Figure 11 Push the hooks on top of the baffle till these snap over the hinge on the discharge chute Release the chute deflector Chute Deflector Mulching Baffle Hook Figure 11 SECTION 8 CONTROLS IMPORTANT Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it Read this operator s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower Compare the illustrations in Figure 12 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Blade Control Handle Drive Clutch Control hrottle Control Lever Recoil Starter Optional Oil Fill Cap Chute Deflector Sy J A Na Height Front Height Adjuster Lever Adjuster Lever Spark Plug Figure 12 12 Drive Clutch Control Squeeze the drive clutch control against the upper handle of the mower to engage the drive mechanism and move the wheels Release the drive clutch control to slow down the mower when negotiating an obstacle making a turn or stopping the mower Recoil Starter The recoil starter rope is attached to the handle Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start the unit Blade Control Handle 1 WARNING This control mechanism is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operations The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower S
27. me of your nearest dealer Do not adjust the throttle control while the engine is still running 2 Slope Operation For your safety use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area If the slope is greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result Do Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes e Watch for holes ruts hidden objects or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles Always be sure of your footing A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury If you feel you are losing your balance release the blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop in less than 3 seconds Do not e Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments The operator could lose footing or balance Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge Do not mow on wet grass Reduced footing could cause slipping 3 Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the mower and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them e Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Be alert and turn mower off if a
28. not to crimp the cables while removing the loose parts or the entire unit from the carton SECTION 7 SET UP INSTRUCTIONS NOTE This operator s manual caters to several models of lawn mowers Please follow instructions pertaining to your unit only Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position Tools Required Pair of Pliers Set of adjustable wrenches Funnel Important This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL in the engine Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil before operating your mower Disconnecting Spark Plug e Before setting up your lawn mower disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and ground it against the engine See Figure 4 e If the engine is equipped with the optional rubber boot attach the boot to a bolt on the engine to ground Spark Plug Wire Figure 4 8 Assembling Handle 2 Lift upper lower handle handle Figure 5 Raise the lower handle in the direction shown in Figure 5 step 1 till it snaps into place Raise the upper handle in the direction shown in Figure 5 step 2 Tighten the hand knobs which are already on the handle See Figure 6A For convenience in assembly do not overtighten these knobs as you will be replacing these later in the assembly NOTE Make sure to route the cables inside the lower handle Also do not crimp the cables while lifting the handle up For shipping purposes the hai
29. nt of MTD PRODUCTS INC P O Box 368022 Cleveland Ohio 44136 9722 Phone 1 330 273 4683 The return of a complete unit will not be accepted by the factory unless prior written permission has been extended by the Customer Support Department of MTD PRODUCTS INC Transportation charges Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser Units exported out of the United States MTD PRODUCTS INC does not extend any warranty for YARD MACHINES 1 4 products sold or exported outside of the United States of America its possessions and territories except those sold through MTD PRODUCTS INC s authorized channels of export distribution Other Warranties 1 The engine or component parts thereof carry separate warranties from their manufacturers Please refer to the applicable manufacturer s warranty on these items 2 Batteries are covered by a 90 day replacement warranty 3 Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders or component parts thereof are covered by a one year warranty 4 All other warranties express or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are hereby expressly disclaimed in their entirety 5 The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy of MTD PRODUCTS INC s obligations arising from the sales of its products MTD PRODUCTS INC will not be liable for
30. osition Move throttle lever to FAST position erratic Spark plug wire loose Connect and tighten spark plug wire Check spark plug for fouling Blocked fuel line if so equipped or Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline Fuel will stale fuel not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is added Vent in gas cap plugged Clear vent or threads or replace Water or dirt in fuel system Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel Dirty air cleaner Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit Carburetor out of adjustment Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit Engine Engine oil level low Fill crankcase with proper oil overheats Dirty aircleaner Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit Air flow restricted Carburetor not adjusted properly Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire Remove blower housing and clean Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit or see an authorized service dealer Occasional skip hesitates at Spark plug gap too close Carburetor idle mixture adjustment Adjust gap to 030 Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit high speed improperly set Idles poorly Spark plug fouled faulty or gap too Reset gap to 030 or replace spark plug wide Carburetor improperly adjusted Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit Dirty air cleaner Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit Excessive Cutting blade loose or unbalanc
31. perly when it is reused next season e Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions e Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions e Coat mower s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting Store mower in a dry clean area Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer NOTE When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed care should be taken to rust proof the equipment Using a light oil or silicone coat the equipment especially cable and all moving parts 21 SECTION 14 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause s Corrective Actions Engine fails to start Blade control handle disengaged Spark plug wire disconnected Dirty aircleaner Primer button not depressed Throttle control lever not in correct starting position if so equippea Fuel tank empty or stale fuel Blocked fuel line if so equippea Engage blade control handle Connect wire to spark plug Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit Move throttle lever to FAST or START position Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline Fuel will not last over thirty days unless a fuel stabilizer is used Clean fuel line Faulty spark plug Clean adjust gap or replace Engine flooded Refer to the engine manual packed with your unit Engine runs Unit running in START p
32. rass thick grass or wet grass may require a narrower cut Blade speed should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn e For a healthy lawn never cut more than one third of the total length of the grass at any one cutting Lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth This mower is designed to be operated at full throttle to give you the best cut and do the most effective job of bagging the cut grass 14 e Squeeze the drive clutch control against the upper handle of the mower to engage the drive mechanism and move the wheels Release the drive clutch control to slow down the mower when negotiating an obstacle making a turn or stopping the mower inspect the mower for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower Extensive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired Using Mulcher Optional Equipment e For effective mulching do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the deck preventing proper mulching of grass clippings e New or thick grass may require a narrower cut The ground speed of the mower should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn If mowing has been delayed and the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of 4 mulching is not recommended Mow using the grass bag if so equipped to reduce the grass height to 3 1 4 maximum before mulching 1 WARNING If you strike a foreign
33. re 2 The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields We recommend wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses Gas and Oil Fill Up e Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your mower Read instructions carefully WARNING Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to A cool for at least two minutes after running Before Starting Attach spark plug wire to spark plug If your unit is equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the spark plug wire make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire inside the rubber boot is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug To Start Engine and Engage Blade e If engine is equipped with a throttle control lever move the lever all the way forward to the FAST rabbit position Your mower is designed to operate at full throttle Engines with fixed throttles operate at full throttle too e If engine is equipped with a primer prime engine as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit e Standing behind the unit depress the blade control handle and hold it against the upper handle e Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle rope will pull slightly
34. rpin clip is placed in the outer hole of the weld pin on the lower handle Remove the hairpin clip from the outer hole of the weld pin Using a pair of pliers insert the hairpin clip into the inner hole in the weld pin Repeat on other side See Figure 6B Attach the cables to the lower handle with the two cable ties already on the lower handle Pull tight the cable ties and cut off the extra See Figure 6C below Upper Handle Move hairpin clip to Cable Tie we this hole Lower Handle Hand Knob Lower Handle Figure 6 Installing Strut Remove the two plastic hand knobs which secure the upper handle to the lower handle Discard the hand knobs Place the saddle washers over the carriage bolts on the handle aligning the curved side of the bolts against the contour of the handle See Figure 7 Place struts over the carriage bolts Secure loosely with lock washers and hex nuts See Figure 7 Attach the other end of the struts as follows Place one cupped washer over each hex bolt aligning the crowned side of the washer against the head of the bolt Insert hex bolts up through the middle holes in deck beside the engine and then through the struts Secure with cupped washers cupped side against strut and hex nuts See Figure 7 Tighten all hardware at both ends of the strut Carriage Bolt Saddle Washer Strut Hex Nut SS Hex Nut S Hex Bolt gt Cupped Washer Figure 7 Insta
35. rsonal safety and or property of yourself and others Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your lawn mower Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury When you see this symbol heed its warning WARNING The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in A this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death 1 General Operation e Read this operator s manual carefully in its entirety bones toys and other foreign objects which could before attempting to assemble this machine Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before operation Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating it Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference and for ordering replacement parts Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power equipment not a plaything Therefore exercise extreme caution at all times Your unit has been designed to perform one job to mow grass
36. s stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before performing any maintenance A work or adjustments on your lawn mower Cleaning Mower The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent any build up of grass clippings leaves dirt or other debris If this debris is allowed to accumulate it will result in rust and corrosion e Disconnect spark plug wire Drain the gasoline from the lawn mower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap Tip the mower so that it rests on the housing Keep the side with the air cleaner facing up Hold the mower firmly Scrape and clean the underside of the deck with a suitable tool Do not use water Put the mower back on its wheels on the ground If you had put plastic under the gas cap make sure to remove it now WARNING Never tip the mower more than 90 degrees and do not leave the mower tipped for any A length of time Oil can drain into the upper part of the engine causing problems in starting the engine Blade Care e Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug e Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are up e Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks especially if you strike a foreign object Replace when necessary WARNING When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement protect hands by using A heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade To Remove Blade e Remove the bolt and the bell washer
37. t in the engine manual WARNING If any adjustments are made to the engine e g carburetor while the engine is running A keep clear of all moving parts Be careful of heated surfaces like the muffler SECTION 11 LUBRICATION WARNING Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning lubricating or A performing any kind of work on your lawn mower For complete lubrication chart see Figure 17 Wheels The wheels require no lubrication However if the wheels are removed for any reason lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel with light oil or engine oil Chute Deflector Lubricate the torsion spring and the pivot point on each end of the chute deflector using a light oil This will prevent rusting and ensure that the deflector which is a safety device can always work properly Engine Follow the engine manual instructions and recommended schedule for lubricating engine components Pivot Points Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle brake cable and the cutting height adjustment lever at least once a season with light oil The blade control handle must operate freely in both directions The cutting height adjustment lever should be able to move easily Lubricate pivot point Lubricate torsion spring Lubricate axle bolt ee inner surface ubricate of wheel pivot point Figure 17 SECTION 12 MAINTENANCE WARNING Alway
38. the lower handle Remove lower handle from the mower 15 e Turn the lower handle around so the notch on the bottom of the lower handle is facing forward as shown in Figure 14B Reassemble placing the bottom holes in the handle over the weld pins in the handle mounting bracket Reassemble the upper handle to the lower handle Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes of the weld pins and attach the starter rope as instructed in the Assembly section Adjusting Throttle Control If your lawn mower is equipped with an adjustable throttle control on the handle refer to the first category of throttle control described on page 13 of this manual adjust it following instructions below Adjust the throttle control only if it is out of adjustment or if it has been replaced e Remove the screw shown in Figure 15 Remove the cable clamp from the cable NOTE If your mower has a Tecumseh engine simply loosen the screw shown in Figure 15 so the cable will move freely beneath the clamp It is not necessary to remove the screw and clamp completely Push the throttle control lever on the handle all the way forward as far as it will go then back it off one click Make certain the throttle control lever remains in this position e Push the control lever on the engine as far toward the rear of the engine as it will go Secure the cable in this position with the cable clamp and screw Briggs amp Stratton Engines Cable Clamp
39. y a 33481 WOILYAA V HLIM 13441 SIHL G1OH ANY 1H9IS ATSAVS JLVH44dO LON AVIN NOA JYJHM SAdOTS ANIWYALAG OL 30IND V SV 39Vd SIHL ASN SECTION 5 CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK For identification purposes lay out the hardware according to the illustration below Part numbers are shown in parentheses Hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit A Attaching the struts o im Hex Bolt 1 4 20 620 710 0751 Ge A Bell Washer 265 I D x 75 O D x 062 736 0270 712 0287 wu aT x A e LS Lock Washer 5 16 z NS 736 0119 ey Saddle Washer 320 I D x 83 O D N A N 736 0451 Nut 5 16 18 N J 712 0267 SZ S77 B Attaching the rear wheels Only required if rear wheels are not installed before shipping OT Wave Washer 510 I D x 750 O D x 017 736 0504 Y ee Flat Washer Top Lock Jam Nut 406 I D x 812 O D x 051 3 8 16 736 3050 712 3020 SECTION 6 UNPACKING Removing Unit from Carton e Remove staples break glue on top flaps or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton Remove loose parts if included with unit i e operator s manual etc See Figure 3 Figure 3 e Cut along dotted lines and lay carton down flat Remove packing material Roll or slide unit out of carton Check carton thoroughly for loose parts NOTE Make sure
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