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22” Rotary Mowers

Model Series

500 Thru 509

Содержание 500 Thru 509

Страница 1: ...22 Rotary Mowers Model Series 500 Thru 509 ...

Страница 2: ...k help from the experts Choose from the options below Visit mtdproducts com for many useful suggestions Click on Customer Support button and you will get the four options reproduced here Click on the appropriate button and help is immediately available If you prefer to reach a Customer Support Representative please call 1 800 800 7310 The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related i...

Страница 3: ...ke Also avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator 5 To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury stay in the operator zone behind the handles and keep children bystanders helpers and pets at least 75 feet from the mower while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters the area 6 Always wear safet...

Страница 4: ... 1 Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator 2 Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area 3 Before and while moving backwards look behind and down for small children 4 Use extreme care when approaching blind corners doorways shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child who may run into the mo...

Страница 5: ...isconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage Repair the damage before starting and operating the mower 8 Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running 9 Grass catcher components discharge cover and trail shield are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thr...

Страница 6: ... N T I N G A 1 5 S L O P E WARNING 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 If operating a walk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across ...

Страница 7: ...r handle to raise the handle into the operating position Step 2 See Figure 2 Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle bracket assemblies Figure 2 To secure the upper and lower handle tighten the wing nuts near the top of lower handle carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle Tighten the wing nuts at the end of the lower handle to secure the handle to handle bra...

Страница 8: ...st time Push the chute deflector up and towards the engine Holding the deflector in this position remove the retainer See Figure 8 Lower the chute deflector carefully to its operating position keeping your fingers out of the way Figure 8 WARNING The chute retainer must be removed and discarded before operating the mower Installing Mulching Baffle If your mower is equipped with the optional mulchin...

Страница 9: ...ust the cutting height All four levers have to be at the same relative position to ensure an uniform cut See Figure 10 Engine Controls See the separate engine manual for the location and function of the controls on the engine Figure 10 Stopping Engine Release blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to a bolt on the engine WARNING Before using ...

Страница 10: ...ng operation is an indication of damage The unit should be promptly inspected and repaired Mulching 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 New or thick grass may require a narrower cut The ground speed should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn If mowing has been delayed and the grass has...

Страница 11: ... any kind of service work on the lawn mower Blade Control Handle Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle at least once a season with light oil The blade control must operate freely in both directions See Figure 13 Wheels Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil or motor oil If the wheels are removed for any reason lubricate the surface of the pivot arm and inner su...

Страница 12: ...tarting engine every time Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicate that the air cleaner should be serviced To service the air cleaner refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit Clean the engine periodically Remove dirt and debris with a cloth or brush Keep the cooling system blower housing area clean to permit p...

Страница 13: ...erheats 1 Engine oil level low 2 Air flow restricted 3 Carburetor not adjusted properly 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 Remove blower housing and clean 3 Adjust carburetor Idles poorly 1 Spark plug fouled faulty or gap too wide 2 Carburetor improperly adjusted 3 Dirty air cleaner 1 Reset gap to 030 or replace spark plug 2 Adjust carburetor 3 Clean air cleaner Excessive vibration 1 Cutting blade...

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Страница 15: ...ot Arm Assembly 23 748 0376C Blade Adapter 24 742 0742A 22 Mulching Blade 25 710 1044 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 24 x 1 5 26 736 0524A Blade Bell Support 27 738 1172 Shoulder Screw 3 8 16 x 302 28 736 0741 Bell Washer 760 ID x 1 25 OD 29 734 1988 Front Wheel Assembly 7 x 1 8 31 720 0426 Height Adjuster Knob 32 732 1026 Front Spring Lever 33 747 0710 Hinge Pin 34 732 1014 Torsion Spring 35 17032A Deflector ...

Страница 16: ...aintenance 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 MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States its possessions and territories except those sold through MTD s authorized channels of export distribution e Re...

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