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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
22” Hi-Wheel
Rotary Mowers
Model Series
500 Thur 509
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
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 maint
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Maintaining Safety ............................................................................................. 3 Slope Gauge...................................................................................................... 6 Contents of Hardware Pack ............................................................................... 7 Assembling Your Lawn Mower........................................................................... 8 Know Your Lawn Mower .....
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SECTION 1: MAINTAINING SAFETY This Warning 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 mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol, heed its warning. DANGER: Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in
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Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing could sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious cause slipping. personal injury. Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk, never run. If you feel you are losing your CHILDREN footing, RELEASE THE BLADE CONTROL HANDLE Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the IMMEDIATELY and the blade will stop rotating within presence of children. Children are often attracted to the thre
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Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the Grass catcher components are subject to wear, equipment is in safe working condition. damage and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper protection, frequently check components and replace operation regularly. with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, necessary. remove the wire from
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FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15° SLOPE SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15° WARNING 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 overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. Operate RIDING mowers u
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SECTION 3: CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK The lawn mower is shipped with following loose parts in the carton. Please remove all loose parts, including the hardware pack, from the carton before discarding it. Compare the contents of the hardware pack with the hardware shown on this page. See Figure 1. The hardware pack may contain extra items which are not used on your unit. ATTACHING FRONT WHEELS ATTACHING REAR WHEELS (IF NOT ASSEMBLED) Axle Bolts Flat Washers Spacers Wave Washers Hex Jam Nut
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SECTION 4: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline Handle Assembly 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. Removing Unit From Carton Wing Nuts Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open Handle Bra
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Block the front of the mower up securely. Attaching Starter Rope Insert front axle bolt through front wheel. Place The rope guide is attached to the right side of upper cupped washer on axle bolt (crowned side against handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures the the wheel). Insert axle bolt into pivot bar, using the rope guide. See Figure 6. corresponding hole. Tighten securely. Upper Handle Starter See Figure 7. Rope Assemble the other side in the same manner. Wing Nut Installing
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Rotate the axle shaft until first tab on the right side Place one flat washer over carriage bolt. of the axle shaft clears the hole in the right pivot Insert carriage bolt up through hole in deck beside bar. Rotate further until second tab on the right side the engine and through the strut. Secure with lock of the axle shaft locks into the hole in the same washer and hex nut from the hardware pack. pivot bar. The tab on the left side of the axle shaft Repeat step on the other side. See
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SECTION 5: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 14 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 operator’s eyes and causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while perfo
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SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Towards Better Mower Performance 1. Read this manual in its entirety before you start 7. Hold control handle down and pull rope firmly to the lawn mower. Instructions given here have start the engine. been designed for maintaining safety while 8. Set cutting height adjustment lever to middle getting the best performance from your mower. setting and mow a single pass on your lawn; Follow the instructions closely. then adjust
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For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-third Mulching of the total length of the grass. Your lawn should be cut For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass because it in the fall as long as there is growth. This mower is tends to stick to the underside of the deck, preventing designed to be operated at full throttle to give you the proper mulching of grass clippings. New or thick grass best cut and do the most effective job of mowing or may require a narrower cut. The ground
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SECTION 8: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER Some adjustments will have to be made General Recommendations periodically to maintain your unit properly. All Always observe safety rules when performing any adjustments in the Making Adjustments section of maintenance. this manual should be checked at least once each The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover season. items that have been subjected to operator abuse Periodically check all fasteners and make sure or negligence. To rece
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Maintenance Blade NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and Adapter keep the spark plug side of engine up. Never tip the mower more than 90 degrees and do not leave the mower tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain into Blade Bell Support the upper part of the engine causing a starting problem. Engine Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine Hex Bolt maintenance instructions. Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. Fi
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SECTION 9: 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. The use of water will result in shorten life and reduce serviceability. Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions. Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rust
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SECTION 10: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged. 1. Engage blade control handle. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Blocked fuel line. 4. Clean fuel line. 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Engine flooded 6. Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not prime. Engine runs erratic 1. Spark plug wire loose. 1. Con
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Models 500-509 1 56 33 15 14 29 64 62 12 38 36 63 37 61 35 36 26 8 25 60 34 52 24 59 58 17 27 39 54 30 53 2 40 31 50 55 18 32 49 46 51 48 47 19 45 18 43 44 41 5 40 28 42 39 57 22 3 20 4 6 23 21 18
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Models 500-509 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 747-0824 Standard Control Handle 33. 749-0705 Upper Handle 647-0004 Deluxe Control Handle (Shown) 34. 714-0104 Internal Cotter Pin 747-0615 Control Handle 35. 726-0240 Cable Tie 2. 734-1864 Rear Wheel Bar Grey 36. 710-1174 Curved Bolt 5/16-18 x 2” 734-1842 Rear Wheel Aero Grey 37. 710-1205 Rope Guide 3. 734-1987 Front Wheel Bar Grey 38. 720-0276 Hand Knob 734-1841 Front Wheel w/ Plastic Bearing 39. 738-0507B
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: c.Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PROD- blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such as UCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise pur- brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck adjust- chased and used in the United States, its possessions and ments; and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due territories. to use or exposure. d. MTD does not extend any warranty
