Bolens 589 - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER
- Page 3 – SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; General Operation
- Page 4 – Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
- Page 5 – Your Responsibility
- Page 6 – SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE; WAR
- Page 7 – SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Removing Unit From Carton; Assembling Handle
- Page 8 – Attaching Starter Rope; Assembling Grass Catcher; Attaching Grass Catcher To Mower; Converting To Mulcher
- Page 9 – SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER; Recoil Starter; Cutting Height Adjustment Levers; Start Control Button
- Page 10 – Engine Controls; Stopping Engine; SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Before Starting Mower; Second Time Starting Engine
- Page 11 – To Stop Engine And Blade; To De-Energize Self Starter; Throttle Speed
- Page 12 – SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Cutting Height
- Page 13 – SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Engine; To Remove Blade
- Page 14 – Lubrication; Blade Control; Replacing Rear Flap
- Page 15 – SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING
- Page 16 – SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 589
- Page 18 – MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
21” Self Starter
High-Wheel
Rotary Mower
Model 589
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Operator’s Manual
FORM NO.
769-00004A.fm
(10/2002)
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
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Summary
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge...................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower.......................
3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manualbefore attempting to operate this machine. F...
4 20. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control handle or other safety protective devices in place and working. Never operate mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so, can result in personal injury. 21. Muffler and engine become hot and...