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Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER; ENGINE INFORMATION

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Slope Guage...................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower ......................

Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; General Operation

3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES General Operation 1. Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operation. Be completely familiar with the c...

Page 5 - Your Responsibility

5 7. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. 8. Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area. 9. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling. 10. Nev...

Page 6 - SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE

6 SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE 15 ° SI G H T AND H O L D T H IS L EVEL WI TH A VER TI C A L TRE E A PO W E R PO L E A C O R N ER O F A BUI L DI NG O R A FEN C E PO ST F O L D O N D O T T E D L IN E , R E P R E S E N T IN G A 1 5 ° S L O P E U S E T H IS P A G E A S A G U ID E T O D E T E R M IN E SL O P E...

Page 7 - SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER; To Remove Unit From Carton; Tools Required; Attaching Starter Rope

7 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER To Remove Unit From Carton • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. • Remove loose parts included with your unit (i.e., operator’s manual, etc.). • Cut along corners and lay carton down flat. ...

Page 8 - Converting to Side Discharge; SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

8 upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the engine. Release the blade control handle. Slip the starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten the wing nut. See Figure 4. • Make certain all nuts and bolts are tightened securely. • Attach cables to the lower handle with the two cable ties already ...

Page 9 - SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Adjusting Cutting Height

9 SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Gas and Oil Fill-Up • Service the mower engine with gasoline and oil following instructions in the engine manual. If your mower was shipped with oil in the engine, fill up the required amount of gasoline only. Always make sure there is adequate oil in the engin...

Page 10 - SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Handle Height; Carburetor; Cutting Height; SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Lubrication

10 SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Handle Height Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position.To lower the handle height for your convenience, proceed as follows. Figure 8 • Remove the starter rope from the rope guide. • Remove the upper handle by removing the hand knobs and car...

Page 11 - Cutting Blade; Engine

11 Engine • Follow engine manual for lubrication instructions. Figure 10 NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty fuel tank and keep engine spark plug side up. Cutting Blade WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cu...

Page 13 - SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

13 SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel. 4. Blocked fuel line. 5. Faulty spark plug. 6. Engine flooded. 1. Engage blade control handle...

Page 14 - SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 573

14 26 20 21 26 37 39 38 27 19 24 23 25 41 42 43 44 36 34 33 32 35 30 45 16 17 26 27 21 50 22 47 12 5 18 14 23 28 29 48 19 19 49 SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 573 For engine parts break-down, refer to the engine manual 1 6 13 4 3 2 15 7 10 8 11 46 9 52 53 31 51 31

Page 16 - 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...