Yard Machines 580 Series - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – MTD PRODUCTS INC
- Page 3 – SECTION 3: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; WARNING; General Operation
- Page 6 – SECTION 4: SLOPE GAUGE; Cut along dotted line
- Page 7 – SECTION 5: CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK; Attaching the struts
- Page 8 – SECTION 6: UNPACKING; Removing Unit from Carton; Tools Required; Disconnecting Spark Plug
- Page 10 – Installing Rear Wheels and Axle Shaft
- Page 11 – Attaching Starter Rope; Chute Deflector
- Page 13 – WARNING: The blade will be rotating whenever the engine is running.; SECTION 9: OPERATION
- Page 15 – SECTION 10: ADJUSTMENTS; Adjusting Cutting Height
- Page 16 – Adjusting Throttle Control; Adjusting Drive Clutch
- Page 17 – Adjusting Carburetor; SECTION 11: LUBRICATION
- Page 18 – SECTION 12: MAINTENANCE; Cleaning Mower
- Page 20 – Replacing Rear Flap; Replacing Drive Belt
- Page 21 – IMPORTANT: Torque center hex bolt to between 450 and 600 in. lbs.; Maintaining Engine
- Page 22 – SECTION 14: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE; Trouble
- Page 23 – SECTION 15: REPAIR PARTS
- Page 26 – Engine Shroud Chart
- Page 28 – MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:; How to obtain service: Warranty service is
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
22” Side Discharge
High Wheel
Lawn Mower
Model Series 580
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10113A
O
PERATOR’S
M
ANUAL
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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
(11/98)
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Summary
2 SECTION 1: FINDING LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your mower properly. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start to prepare your equipment for its first use, please locate t...
3 SECTION 3: 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 manual before attempting to operate your lawn mow...
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