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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
21” Rear Discharge
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 order by th
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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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other safety protective devices in place and working. 6. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a Never operate mower with damaged safety devices. power mower. Children 14 years old and over should Failure to do so, can result in personal injury. read and understand the operation instructions and 21. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do safety rules in this manual and should be trained and not touch. supervised by a parent. 22. Only use parts and accessories mad
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only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not shield are subject to wear and damage which could meet the original equipment specifications may lead to expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For improper performance and compromise safety!” safety protection, frequently check components and 4. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or replace immediately with original equipment wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) pa
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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 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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Attaching Grass Catcher To Mower Attaching Starter Rope • Remove the mulching baffle in order to install and • The rope guide is attached to the right side of upper use the grass catcher. Lift the rear discharge door handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures the and remove the rear mulching baffle from the rope guide. See Figure 5. mower. See Figure 8. Upper Handle Starter Rear Mulching Rope Wing Nut Baffle Rope Guide Lower Handle Figure 5 • With the spark plug wire disconnected and ground
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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 10 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 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER WARNING: Read, understand, and follow Stopping Engine all instructions and warnings on the machine • Release blade control handle to stop the engine and in this manual before operating. and the blade. • Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from Gas & Oil Fill-Up spark plug to prevent accidental starting. • Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow relevant instructions in the engine manual for this. Throttle Speed • Service the engine with
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SECTION 6: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS • Remove the starter rope from the rope guide. WARNING: Do not at any time make any • Remove the upper handle by removing the hand adjustments without first stopping engine and knobs and carriage bolts. Lay the upper handle out disconnecting spark plug wire. of the way, being careful not to bend or kink cables. • Remove the hairpin clips from the weld pins on the Cutting Height handle brackets. Refer to Figure 3. • Remove the carriage bolts and wing nuts from
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leaves, dirt, or other matter. If this debris is allowed to the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the accumulate, it will invite rust and corrosion, and may blade adapter with light oil. prevent proper mulching, discharge, or bagging. The • Be sure to install the blade with the side marked deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and scraping “Bottom” (or with part number) facing the ground clean with a suitable tool (make certain the spark plug when the mower is in the operating po
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SECTION 8: STORING YOUR LAWN MOWER The following steps should be taken to prepare your • Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to lawn mower for storage. prevent rusting. • Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next • Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer. in the lubrication instructions. NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in a IMPORTANT: We do not recommend the use of a poorly ventilated or metal storage s
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SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 589 1 11 19 16 12 9 3 7 18 26 2 14 6 85 13 53 84 66 4 23 85 20 61 64 30 67 22 54 56 64 58 82 31 40 87 81 55 5 50 86 80 59 39 45 41 79 76 63 47 51 87 83 73 43 65 44 78 42 44 49 70 71 32 36 48 46 72 34 33 60 14
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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 49. 14578 Height Adjuster Assembly - R.H. 2. 710-1205 Rope Guide 14579 Hgt Adj Assembly - L.H. (Not Shown) 3. 720-0279 Handle Knob 50. 17488A Pivot Bar - R.H. 4. 710-1174 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2” 17489A Pivot Bar - L.H. 5. 710-0654A Hex Washer Screw 3/8-16 x 1.00” 51. 782-5002 Front Baffle 6. 720-0314 Hand Knob 53. 782-5003 Rear Baffle 7. 710-1270 C-Sunk Screw 1/4
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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 merchan- as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck dise purchased and used in the United States, its posses- adjustments; and normal deterioration of the exterior sions and territories. finish due to use or exposure. d.MTD does not extend any warranty f
