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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 5 - Your Responsibility

5 only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not 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 ...

Page 6 - SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE; IN

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. 1 5 ° S IG H T A N D H O L D T H IS L E V E L WIT H A V E R T IC A L T R E E A P O WE R P O L E A C O R N E R O F A B U IL D IN G O R A F E N C E P O...

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

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; Stopping Engine

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 10 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 - SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Before Starting Mower

10 SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machineand in this manual before operating. Gas & Oil Fill-Up • Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow relevant instructions in the engine manual for this. • Service the e...

Page 11 - SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Cutting Height; Handle Height; Engine Adjustments; SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Engine

11 SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustments without first stopping engine anddisconnecting spark plug wire. Cutting Height Figure 11 An adjusting plate and spring lever at each wheel position provides cutting height adjustment. Each adjusting plate has several h...

Page 12 - Cutting Blade; Lubrication; Replacing Rear Flap

12 leaves, dirt, or other matter. If this debris is allowed to accumulate, it will invite rust and corrosion, and may prevent proper mulching, discharge, or bagging. The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and scraping clean with a suitable tool (make certain the spark plug wire is disconnected...

Page 13 - SECTION 8: STORING YOUR LAWN MOWER; SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING

13 SECTION 8: STORING YOUR LAWN MOWER The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage. • Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions. IMPORTANT: We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit. • Refe...

Page 14 - SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 589

14 SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 589 1 2 11 3 7 13 6 20 23 66 53 58 30 31 73 76 36 32 34 33 70 59 45 44 81 50 55 56 82 40 83 72 71 60 41 16 80 87 22 26 12 61 67 54 65 64 64 39 51 78 87 49 46 5 18 19 9 4 14 79 42 44 43 47 48 63 84 85 85 86

Page 16 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTDPRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchan-dise purchased and used in the United States, its posses-sions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material andworkmanship for a period ...