Bolens 589 - Manuals

5 meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!” 4. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. 5. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working...

6 SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. 15° S IG H T AND HO L D T H IS L E V E L WIT H A VER T IC A L T R EE A PO WE R PO L E A CO RNE R O F A B U ILDING O R A F E N C E PO ST F O L D O N D...

7 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower. Removing Unit From Carton • Remove staples, break glue on top fla...

8 Attaching Starter Rope • The rope guide is attached to the right side of upper handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures the rope guide. See Figure 5. Figure 5 • With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, hold the blade control handle against the upper handle, and pull the starter rope ou...

9 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 9 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. WARNING: The ...

10 NOTE: The starter button must be depressed to startthe engine with either the self starter or recoil startingsystem. Engine Controls See the separate engine manual for the location and function of the controls on the engine. Stopping Engine • Release safety blade control handle (the start control...

11 1. Check oil level and add fuel, if necessary. 2. Open shut off valve (if equipped) 1/4 turn. 3. Turn safety key 1/4 turn clockwise to RUN position. 4. Firmly push primer bulb 3 times (For a cold engine only!). 5. While standing at upper handle, depress the starter control button with the thumb o...

12 WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from spark plugand de-energize, thoroughly inspect themower for any damage, and repair thedamage before restarting and operating themower. Excessive vibration of the mowerduring operation is an indication of damage.The unit sho...

13 SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER WARNING: Be sure to disconnect the spark plug wire and DE-ENERGIZE starterbefore performing any repairs ormaintenance. DO NOT attempt anymaintenance or service to the engine and/ormower equipped with the safety key in theunlocked and/or energized mode. NEVER...

14 • Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft. • Place the blade on the adapter.The blade has to be aligned and seated on the blade adapter flanges. • Place blade bell support on blade. Make sure the notches on the blade bell support are aligned with small holes in the blade. • Replace hex...

15 SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service dealer. Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged. 2. Start control button not depressed. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 4. Safety ...

16 SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 589 8 9 10 8 13 14 15 28 6 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 32 33 35 34 36 37 39 40 38 41 42 43 44 31 45 46 47 38 50 51 52 53 54 40 46 47 38 56 55 57 58 59 60 49 26 17 61 62 9 5 66 63 71 67 64 65 72 70 69 2 68 1 12 73 7 76 75 74 74 78 77 32 25 25

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date o...