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Operator’s Manual
21” Self Starter
High-Wheel
Rotary Mower
Model 589
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 o
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge...................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower........................................................................... 7 Know Your Lawn Mower .................................................................................... 9 Operating Your Lawn Mower ...........
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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. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol—HEED ITS WARNING. WARNING: The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State o
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20. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, 6. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control handle or power mower. Children 14 years old and over should other safety protective devices in place and working. read and understand the operation instructions and Never operate mower with damaged safety devices. safety rules in this manual and should be trained and Failure to do so, can result in personal injury. supervised by a parent.
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meet the original equipment specifications may lead to safety protection, frequently check components and improper performance and compromise safety!” replace immediately with original equipment 4. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment 5. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the specifications ma
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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 up
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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 2. Lift lower handle and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower. 1. Move bag away Removing Unit From Carton 3. Lift upper Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut handle tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e.,
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All the plastic channels attach from the outside of Attaching Starter Rope bag. See Figure 7. The rope guide is attached to the right side of upper Plastic handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures the Channel Grass Catcher rope guide. See Figure 5. Upper Handle Starter Rope Wing Nut Rope Guide Lower Handle Figure 7 Attaching Grass Catcher To Mower Figure 5 Lift the rear discharge door and place the grass With the spark plug wire disconnected and catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of
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SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 9 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 performi
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NOTE: The starter button must be depressed to start Stopping Engine the engine with either the self starter or recoil starting Release safety blade control handle (the start system. control button will automatically return to the off/up Engine Controls position), engine and blade will stop within a few seconds. See the separate engine manual for the location and function of the controls on the engine. NOTE: Engine may stop with a ratcheting sound. This sound is the self starter being rea
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1. Check oil level and add fuel, if necessary. ALWAYS disconnect spark plug, de-energize 2. Open shut off valve (if equipped) 1/4 turn. starter, lock and remove safety key BEFORE 3. Turn safety key 1/4 turn clockwise to RUN position. performing ANY service to the engine or mower. 4. Firmly push primer bulb 3 times (For a cold engine DO NOT attempt any maintenance or repairs to the only!). self starter. 5. While standing at upper handle, depress the starter NEVER assume starter is de-ene
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NOTE: For shipping purposes your mower is set with WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, the wheels in a low cutting height position. For best stop the engine. Remove wire from spark plug results, raise the cutting position until you have and de-energize, thoroughly inspect the determined which height is best for your lawn. mower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower. Excessive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage. The un
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SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER IMPORTANT: We do not recommend the use of a WARNING: Be sure to disconnect the pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit. The spark plug wire and DE-ENERGIZE starter use of water will result in shorter life and less before performing any repairs or serviceability. maintenance. DO NOT attempt any maintenance or service to the engine and/or mower equipped with the safety key in the Cutting Blade unlocked and/or energized mode. When removing the
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Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft. Engine Place the blade on the adapter.The blade has to be Follow the engine manual for lubrication instructions. aligned and seated on the blade adapter flanges. Place blade bell support on blade. Make sure the notches on the blade bell support are aligned with Lubricate small holes in the blade. Replace hex bolt and tighten hex bolt to torque: 450 in. lbs. min., 600 in. lbs. max. NOTE: To ensure safe operation, the blade bolt must
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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. Start control button not depressed. 2. Depress starter control button. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 3. Connect wire to spark plug. 4. Safety key not in run position 4. Place safety key in run position. 5. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 5. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 6. Blocked fuel line. 6. Clean fuel line. 7. Faulty spark plug. 7. Clean, adj
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SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 589 70 73 69 72 65 2 14 1 68 67 71 63 64 12 15 66 9 5 76 8 7 75 10 9 8 13 28 18 6 19 24 23 77 18 46 25 26 22 47 20 45 28 32 27 17 21 29 33 78 41 37 38 34 74 31 42 32 38 25 53 49 35 39 40 36 54 40 51 52 43 44 50 46 55 57 56 61 62 38 59 74 60 47 58 16
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Model 589 Series Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description No. No. 1. 749-04001 Upper Handle 40. 738-0507B Shoulder Screw 2. 647-0070 Control Handle 41. 734-2043 Rear Wheel Assembly 14 x 2.1 5. 712-0324 Hex Lock Nut 1/4-20 42. 736-0272 Flat Washer.510 ID x 1.00 OD 6. 712-0397 Wing Nut 43. 736-0182 Wave Washer.500 ID x 1.0 OD 7. 710-1205 Rope Guide 44. 738-0481A Shoulder Screw 8. 710-1174 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2” 45. 14578 Front Height Adjuster - RH 9. 736-0451 Shoulder
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with d. MTD LLC does not extend any warranty for products respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the sold or exported outside of the United States, its United States, its possessions and territories. possessions and territories, except those sold through MTD LLC’s authorized channels of export distribution. MTD LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of e. Parts that are not
