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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
21” Rear Discharge
Rotary Mower
Model Number
11A-589 Series
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 wo
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Maintaining Safety ............................................................................................. 3 Slope Gauge...................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower........................................................................... 7 Know Your Lawn Mower .................................................................................... 9 Operating 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: 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 mower is observed from the operating position. Removing Unit From Carton 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 incl
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Attaching Starter Rope Grass Catcher Plastic The rope guide is attached to the right side of upper Assembly Channel handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures the Complete rope guide. See Figure 5. Upper Handle Starter Rope Wing Nut Rope Guide Lower Handle Figure 7 Figure 5 Attaching Grass Catcher To Mower With the spark plug wire disconnected and Remove the mulching baffle in order to install and grounded, hold the blade control handle against the use the grass catcher. Lift the rear
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To remove the grass catcher, lift the rear discharge WARNING: Before using your lawn mower, door on the mower and lift the grass catcher up. again refer to the Safety Section in this Reinstall the rear mulching baffle and release the manual. Always be careful. rear discharge door. SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before Recoil Starter operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations The recoil starter is attached to the right handle. Stand in
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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 to desired height for a closer cut. 2.
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SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustments without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire. Handle Height Adjustment Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher Cutting Height Adjustment height position. To lower the height proceed as follows: Remove the starter rope from the rope guide. Height Adjustment Lever Remove the upper handle by removing the hand knobs and carriage bolts. Lay the upper handle out of the way, being caref
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Customer Responsibilities MAINTENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULE DATES Lubricate wheels Lubricate blade control Clean deck Blade care Change oil Replace air filter Clean engine Check spark plug Check spark arrester (if any) Wheels: Lubricate the wheels at least once a season Lubrication with light oil (or motor oil). If the wheels are removed for Always stop engine and disconnect spark any reason, lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or inner surface of t
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Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep WARNING: Periodically inspect the blade the cooling system (blower housing area) clean to adapter for cracks, especially if you strike permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine a foreign object. Replace when necessary. performance and life. Be certain to remove all grass, When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of dirt, and combustible debris from muffler area. grind as a guide. It is extremely important that
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SECTION 9: 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. Conn
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Model 11A-589 Series Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 747-0824 Control Handle Assembly 48. 736-0504 Wave Washer .510 x .750 2. 710-1205 Rope Guide 49. 14578 Height Adjuster Assembly - R.H. 3. 720-0279 Handle Knob 14579 Hgt Adj Assembly - L.H. (Not Shown) 4. 710-1174 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2” 50. 17488A Pivot Bar - R.H. 5. 710-0654A Hex Washer Screw 3/8-16 x 1.00” 17489A Pivot Bar - L.H. 6. 720-0314 Hand Knob 51. 782-5002 Front Baffle 7. 710-1270 C-Sunk
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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 blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck purchased and used in the United States, its possessions adjustments; and normal deterioration of the exterior and territories. finish due to use or exposure. d.MTD does not extend any warranty for p
