OPERATOR'S MANUAL 21" Rear Discharge Rotary Mower Model Series 580 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 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.
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge ...................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower ........................................................................... 7 Know Your Lawn Mower .................................................................................... 9 Operating Your Lawn Mower ............
SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION 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. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning.
unclogging thechute.Thecutting bladecontinues to obscure your vision of a child who may run into the mower. rotate forafewseconds aftertheengine isshutoff.Never placeanypartofthebodyinthebladeareauntilyouare 5. Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer burns from a hot muffler. surethebladehasstopped rotating. 20. Neveroperate mowerwithout proper trailshield, 6. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a discharge cover,grasscatcher, bladecontrol handle or power mower.
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. _, intervals forproper tightness. Also,visually inspect blade fordamage (e.g.,bent,cracked, worn)Replace blade withtheoriginal equipment manufacture's (O.E.M)blade only,listedinthismanual. "Useofpartswhichdonot meettheoriginal equipment specifications mayleadto improper performance andcompromise safety!" Mowerblades aresharpandcancut.Wrapthebladeor weargloves, anduseextracaution whenservicing them. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrews tighttobesurethe equipment isinsafeworking condition.
H SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE 1"9 c H A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING O OR A FENCE POST oJ o c o I co u} O c co E _D I O J_ H u} C_ 15 ° ._. Z co "& u} WARNING co . Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2=1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could _ O co c_ overturn and cause serious injury.
SECTION3: ASSEMBLING YOURLAWNMOWER 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 mower is observed from the operating position. RemovingUnitFromCarton Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e.
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. Starter Rope _ Upper Handle jWing Nut Rope Guide Lower Handle Slip the openings in the side of the plastic channel on bag over the hooks on the grass catcher frame. Secure bag to the frame by working the six plastic channels on bag over frame. All the plastic channels attach from the outside of bag. See Figure 6.
SECTION4: KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely.
F 1. 2. 3. 4. TowardsBetterMowerPerformance Pour fresh, clean gasoline into the mower's gas tank until the tank is full. Do not use gasoline that is more than 30 days old. Make sure to connect the mower's spark plug wire before trying to start the engine. Add engine oil to the oil fill on the mower engine. Check the dipstick and add more if necessary. Remember that the oil level has to touch the fill line. Locate the primer decal near the primer bulb on the engine, and read its instruction.
SECTION6: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS HandleHeightAdjustment adjustments without engine WARNING: Do not atfirst any stopping time make any and disconnecting spark plug wire, Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position. To lower the height proceed as follows: Remove the starter rope from the rope guide, Remove the upper handle by removing the hand knobs and carriage bolts. Lay the upper handle out of the way, being careful not to bend or kink the cables.
Customer Responsibilities MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _ _ .V_ "_ _ ao_ ao_ ,.._ o_ roe # _'-_ no< SERVICE DATES Lubricate Wheels tO Lubricate Blade Control :::3 _ Clean Deck rY n Blade Care Check Oil Change Oil Replace Air Filter _ Clean Engine m Check Spark Plug Check Spark Arrester (if any) Lubrication any reason, lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and inner surface of the wheel with light oil. See Figure 12.
performance andlife.Becertaintoremoveallgrass, dirt,andcombustible debrisfrommufflerarea. crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil. Be sure to install the blade with the side of the Deck The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned blade marked "Bottom" (or with part number) facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position. Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft. Place the blade on the adapter.
SECTION8: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine fails to start Cause Remedy 1. 2. 3. 4. Blade control handle disengaged. Spark plug wire disconnected. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Blocked fuel line. 1. 2. 3. 4. Engage blade control handle. Connect wire to spark plug. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Clean fuel line. 5. 6. Faulty spark plug. Engine flooded 5. 6. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not prime. 1. 2. Spark plug wire loose.
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ModelSeries580 Ref. No. Part No. Part Description Ref. No. Part No. Part Description 1. 2. 749-0438D 747-0824 Upper Handle Control Handle 32, 682-3056A 682-3057A 3. 710-1270 C-Sunk Screw 1/4-20 x 1.3" 33, 710-0286 4. 746-0883 712-0324 Throttle Housing Hex Lock Nut 1/4-20 34, 35, 710-0896 710-0514 Hex Washer Screw 1/4-14 x ,625 5. 6. 720-0279 Handle Knob 36, 720-0312 7. 710-1205 Rope Guide 37, 17488A Foam Grip Pivot Bar - RH 8.
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