Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge...................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower.......................
Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; General Operation
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...
Page 4 - Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
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...
Page 5 - Your Responsibility
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...
Page 6 - SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE; WAR
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...
Page 7 - SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Removing Unit From Carton; Assembling Handle
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...
Page 8 - Attaching Starter Rope; Assembling Grass Catcher; Attaching Grass Catcher To Mower; Converting To Mulcher
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...
Page 9 - SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER; Recoil Starter; Cutting Height Adjustment Levers; Start Control Button
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 ...
Page 10 - Engine Controls; Stopping Engine; SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Before Starting Mower; Second Time Starting Engine
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...
Page 11 - To Stop Engine And Blade; To De-Energize Self Starter; Throttle Speed
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...
Page 12 - SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Cutting Height
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...
Page 13 - SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Engine; To Remove Blade
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...
Page 14 - Lubrication; Blade Control; Replacing Rear Flap
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...
Page 15 - SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING
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 ...
Page 16 - SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 589
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
Page 18 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
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...