MTD 500 Thru 509 manual

22” Rotary Mowers

Model Series

500 Thru 509

Contents

Main TABLE OF CONTENTS FINDING MODEL NUMBER CUSTOMER SUPPORT The answer you are looking for could be just a mouse click away! SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: General Operation Slope Operation Do: Do Not: Children Service WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your lawn mower. SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE WARNING SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER Removing Unit From Carton Disconnecting Spark Plug Wire Setting Up Your Lawn Mower Installing Front Wheels Installing Rear Wheels Removing Chute Retainer Installing Mulching Baffle SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Recoil Starter Blade Control Handle Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Engine Controls SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Cutting Height Adjustment Handle Height Adjustment SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER General Recommendations Lubrication Customer Responsibilities Maintenance Engine Care SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING Page Model Series 500 thru 509 Ref. No. Part No. Part Description MANUFACTURERS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to obtain warranty coverage. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-800-800-7310, 1-330-220-4683