MTD 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