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Page 1: ...peration Practices Set Up Operation Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty OPER roR s L Push Mower m Model 58K MTD LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHiO 44136 0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo 769 06186 June4 2010 ...

Page 2: ...t this manual all references to fightand left side of the machine are observed from the operating position The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance power rating specifications warranty and service Please refer to the engine manufacturer s Owner s Operator s Manual packed separately with your machine for more information Table of Contents Safe...

Page 3: ...sion piece of power equipment not a plaything Therefore exercise extreme caution at all times This machine has been designed to perform one job to mow grass Do not use it for any other purpose 4 Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine Children 14 and over should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and should...

Page 4: ... use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer Failure to do so can result in personal injury When starting engine pull cord slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly Rapid retraction of starter cord kickback will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go Broken bones fractures bruises or sprains could result If situations occur which are not covered ...

Page 5: ...sually inspect blade for damage e g bent cracked worn Replace blade with the original equipment manufacture s O E M blade only listed in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 4 Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them 5 Keep all nuts bo...

Page 6: ...n or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark attester meeting applicable local or state laws if any Ira 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 ...

Page 7: ...parts DANGER THROWN DEBRIS Remove objects that can be thrown by the blade in any direction Wear safety glasses DANGER SLOPES Use extra caution on slopes Do not mow slopes greater than 15 _ _ WARNING GASOLINEIS FLAMMABLE Allow the engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area Engine exhaust contains carbon mon...

Page 8: ...pes where you may not operate safely WARNING Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury Operate riding mowers up and down slopes never across the face of slopes Operate walk behind mowers across the face of slopes never up and down s...

Page 9: ...ng brackets Do not crimp cable while lifting the handle up Figure 34 b Tighten star knobs securing upper handle to lower handle See Fig 3 1 Make sure that each carriage bolt is seated properly in the handle 2 Locate hairpin clip in one hole on the weld pin on each side of lower handle a Remove hairpin clip from this hole Using a pair of pliers insert hairpin clip into the other hole on the weld pi...

Page 10: ... the lower handle Pull cable tie tight and trim excess See Fig 3 4 Grass Catcher Follow steps below to assemble the grass catcher if needed Make certain bag is turned right side out before assembling warning label will be on the outside a Place bag over frame so that its black plastic side is at the bottom b Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the frame See Fig 3 5 All the plastic chan...

Page 11: ...el Move it to any one of the positions for desired cutting height See Fig 3 7 Make sure that each wheel is positioned at the same height Figure 3 7 3 Release lever towards mower deck 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 stop scalping of grass Set Up asand OilFill Up Refer to the s...

Page 12: ...justment lever is located on each wheel and is used to adjust the cutting height All four levers have to be at the same relative position to ensure a uniform cut To adjust the cutting height refer to the Assembly Set Up Section The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit Grass Catcher The grass catcher located at...

Page 13: ...ower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which can damage your eyes severely Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it UsingasMulcher For mulching grass remove the grass catcher and allow the rear discharge door to close the rear opening of mower For effective mulching do not cut wet grass If the grass has been al...

Page 14: ... 6 1 3 Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot points on the rear discharge door periodically with light oil to prevent rust See Fig 6 1 4 Follow the accompanying engine manual for lubrication schedule and instruction for engine lubrication DeckCare 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 Disconnect sp...

Page 15: ...ner refer to the engine manual Clean spark plug and reset the gap 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 Clean engine regularly with a cloth or brush Keep the top of the engine clean to permit proper air circulation Remove all grass dirt and combustible debris from muffler area Replacin...

Page 16: ... and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft Place the blade on the adapter such that the side of the blade marked Bottom or with part number faces the ground when the mower is in the operating position Make sure that the blade is aligned and seated on the blade adapter flanges 6 Place blade bell support on the blade Align notches on...

Page 17: ...b in Engine overheats Fill crankcase with proper oil Clean area around and on top of engine Occasional skips Adjust gap to 030 hesitates at high speed Idles poorly Excessive Vibration Mower will not mulch grass 3 Ventin gas cap plugged 3 4 Water or dirt in fuel system 4 5 Dirty air cleaner 5 6 Unit running with CHOKE if equipped 6 applied 1 Engine oil level low 1 2 Air flow restricted 2 1 Spark pl...

Page 18: ...dge Kohler 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 and serial number ready Parts Manual downloads are also available free of charge at www mtdproducts com ...

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Page 20: ...pplicable manufac turer s warranty for terms and conditions b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders havea separate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized ser...

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