MTD Series 580 Operator's Manual

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • WarrantyOF A O AL21" Rotary Mower- Model Se

MaintainingWARNINGAlwaysstop engine,disconnectsparkplug, and groundagainst engine beforecleaning, lubricatingor doing any kind ofmaintenance on your_m

Blade Care_ ARNING: When removing thecutting blade for sharpening orreplacement, protect your handswith a pair of heavy gloves or usea heavy rag to ho

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747-1161A BladeControlHandle 720-0426 AdjustmentLeverKnob2 749-1092A UpperHandle 29 732-0404 SpringLever3 747-04080 GrassCatcherFrame 30 738-0507B Sho

MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FORThe limitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenby MTDLLCwithrespectto newmerchandisepurchasedandusedin the UnitedState

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower, it will help you assemble,prepare and maintain the unit for best performance.

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WARNINGThis symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructionswhich, ifnotfollowed,couldendangerthe personali safetyand/or propertyI ofyourselfand others.Rea

19.Shut theengineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto acompletestopbefore removingthe grasscatcheror unclog-ging thechute.The cuttingbladecontinuesto rot

AdjustmentNOTE:Stand behindthe mower as il youwere going to operateit. Your righthand cor-respondsto the righti sideof the mower;yourleft hand corresp

.m_ JStep 56. An adjustingplateandthumbleverat each wheelpositionprovidescuttingheightadjustment.a. Depresslevertowardswheel.b. Moveit to anyof the ni

Know Your Lawn MowerWARNINGThe blade controlmechanism is asafety device. Neverattempt to bypass itsoperations.Use extreme carei when handhnggasoline.

WARNING:Theoperationof any lawnmowercan result inforeign objectsbeing thrownintothe eyes,whichcandamageyoureyesseverely. Alwayswearsafetyglasseswhileo