Yard-man 573 - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER; ENGINE INFORMATION
- Page 3 – SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; General Operation
- Page 5 – Your Responsibility
- Page 6 – SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE
- Page 7 – SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER; To Remove Unit From Carton; Tools Required; Attaching Starter Rope
- Page 8 – Converting to Side Discharge; SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
- Page 9 – SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Adjusting Cutting Height
- Page 10 – SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Handle Height; Carburetor; Cutting Height; SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Lubrication
- Page 11 – Cutting Blade; Engine
- Page 13 – SECTION 9: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
- Page 14 – SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 573
- Page 16 – MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:
IMPORTANT:
Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
20" Mulching Lawn
Mower
M
ODEL
573
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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 re-
quired 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.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Operator’s Manual
FORM NO.
769-00514.fm
(10/2002)
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Summary
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Slope Guage...................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower ......................
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...
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...
