Yard Machines 580 Series Before Starting, To Start Engine and Engage Blade, Using Rotary Mower

Contents 22” Side Discharge High Wheel Lawn Mower MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIOOPERATOR’S MANUAL Model SeriesMTD PRODUCTS INC SECTION 1: FINDING LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBERSECTION 2: CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 1. General OperationDo not 4.Service2.Slope Operation 3.ChildrenFigure 2 Safety Labels Found On Lawn Mower SECTION 4 SLOPE GAUGE Cut along dotted lineAttaching the rear wheels SECTION 5: CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACKAttaching the struts Removing Unit from Carton Disconnecting Spark PlugSECTION 6: UNPACKING Tools RequiredMove hairpin clip to Installing StrutAssembling Handle this holeInstalling Rear Wheels and Axle Shaft Chute Deflector Installing Mulching Baffle OptionalAttaching Starter Rope SECTION 8: CONTROLS Height Adjustment Lever SECTION 9: OPERATIONGas and Oil Fill-Up Drive Clutch ControlTo Start Engine and Engage Blade Using Rotary MowerBefore Starting To Stop Engine and BladeAdjusting Cutting Height SECTION 10: ADJUSTMENTSUsing Mulcher Optional Equipment Adjusting Handle HeightAdjusting Throttle Control Adjusting Drive ClutchAdjusting Carburetor SECTION 11 LUBRICATIONBlade Care SECTION 12: MAINTENANCECleaning Mower Blade Mounting Torque To Remove BladeTo Replace Blade To Sharpen BladeReplacing Rear Flap Replacing Drive BeltSECTION 13: OFF-SEASONSTORAGE Maintaining EnginePossible Causes SECTION 14: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDETrouble Corrective ActionsMANUAL SECTION 15 REPAIR PARTSSEE ENGINE Part No DescriptionDescription 49 40Part No Engine Shroud Chart Page MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR