Yard-man 503 - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 3 – SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle; DANGER; General Operation
- Page 6 – SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE; WARNING
- Page 7 – SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Removing Unit From Carton; Setting Up Your Lawn Mower
- Page 9 – SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER; Stopping Engine; SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Starting Engine
- Page 10 – SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Cutting Height Adjustment; Handle Height Adjustment
- Page 11 – SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER; General Recommendations
- Page 12 – Maintenance
- Page 13 – SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING
- Page 14 – SECTION 9: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 503
- Page 16 – MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
22” Rotary Mowers
Model 503
Operator’s Manual
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO.
769-00904.fm
(10/03)
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Summary
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 manual before attempting to operate this machine. ...
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° SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEV E L WITH A VERTI CAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST F O L D O N D O T T E D L IN E , R E P R E ...
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. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the moweris observe...
