Yard Machines 580 Series Unpacking, Removing Unit from Carton, Tools Required, Set-Upinstructions

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SECTION 6: UNPACKING

SECTION 6: UNPACKING

Removing Unit from Carton

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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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 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

Before setting up your lawn mower, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, and ground it against the engine. See Figure 4.

If the engine is equipped with the optional rubber boot, attach the boot to a bolt on the engine to ground.

Spark Plug

Rubber

Wire Removing Unit from Carton Boot

Spark Plug

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Contents MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO OPERATOR’S MANUAL22” Side Discharge High Wheel Lawn Mower Model SeriesMTD PRODUCTS INC SECTION 1: FINDING LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBERSECTION 2: CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 1. General Operation4.Service 2.Slope OperationDo not 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 Disconnecting Spark Plug SECTION 6: UNPACKINGRemoving Unit from Carton Tools RequiredInstalling Strut Assembling HandleMove hairpin clip to this holeInstalling Rear Wheels and Axle Shaft Chute Deflector Installing Mulching Baffle OptionalAttaching Starter Rope SECTION 8: CONTROLS SECTION 9: OPERATION Gas and Oil Fill-UpHeight Adjustment Lever Drive Clutch ControlUsing Rotary Mower Before StartingTo Start Engine and Engage Blade To Stop Engine and BladeSECTION 10: ADJUSTMENTS Using Mulcher Optional EquipmentAdjusting Cutting Height Adjusting Handle HeightAdjusting Throttle Control Adjusting Drive ClutchAdjusting Carburetor SECTION 11 LUBRICATIONBlade Care SECTION 12: MAINTENANCECleaning Mower To Remove Blade To Replace BladeBlade Mounting Torque To Sharpen BladeReplacing Rear Flap Replacing Drive BeltSECTION 13: OFF-SEASONSTORAGE Maintaining EngineSECTION 14: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE TroublePossible Causes Corrective ActionsMANUAL SECTION 15 REPAIR PARTSSEE ENGINE Part No DescriptionDescription 49 40Part No Engine Shroud Chart Page MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR