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The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to 
new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its posses-
sions and territories.
“MTD” warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship 
for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase 
and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to 
be defective in materials or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only 
apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance 
with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product, and has not been 
subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper 
maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because 
of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or 
use of any part, accessory or attachment not approved by MTD for use 
with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as to 
any resulting damage.
Normal wear parts are warranted to be free from defects in material and 
workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase. 
Normal wear parts include, but are not limited to items such as: batteries, 
belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow 
thrower skid shoes, shave plates, auger spiral rubber and tires.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: 

Warranty service is available, WITH 

PROOF OF PURCHASE, through your local authorized service dealer. To 
locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, or contact MTD 
LLC at P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, or call 1-800-800-
7310 or log on to our Web site at www.mtdproducts.com.
This limited warranty does

 not 

provide coverage in the following cases:

a. 

The engine or component parts thereof. These items may 
carry a separate manufacturer’s warranty. Refer to applicable 
manufacturer’s warranty for terms and conditions.

b. 

Log splitter pumps, valves, and cylinders have a separate one 
year warranty.

c. 

Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade 
sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch  adjustments, 
deck adjustments, and normal deterioration of the exterior finish 
due to use or exposure.

d. 

Service completed by someone other than an authorized service 
dealer.

e. 

MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or  
exported outside of the United States, its possessions and  
territories, except those sold through MTD’s authorized  
channels of export distribution.

f. 

Replacement parts that are not genuine MTD parts.

g. 

Transportation charges and service calls.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of merchant-
ability of fitness for a particular purpose, applies after the applicable 
period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identi-
fied. No other express warranty, whether written or oral, except as 
mentioned above, given by any person or entity, including a dealer 
or retailer, with respect to any product, shall bind MTD. During the 
period of the warranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement 
of the product as set forth above.
The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and 
exclusive remedy arising from the sale. MTD shall not be liable 
for incidental or consequential loss or damage including, without 
limitation, expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn care 
services or for rental expenses to temporarily replace a warranted 
product.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty 
lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of the 
purchase price of the product sold. 

Alteration of safety features of the 

product shall void this warranty.

 You assume the risk and liability for 

loss, damage, or injury to you and your property and/or to others and their 
property arising out of the misuse or inability to use the product.
This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original 
purchaser or to the person for whom it was purchased as a gift.

HOW STATE LAW RELATES TO THIS WARRANTY: 

 This limited war-

ranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights 
which vary from state to state.

IMPORTANT:  

Owner must present Original Proof of Purchase to obtain 

warranty coverage.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-800-800-7310

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR

Summary of Contents for Yard-Man 588

Page 1: ...ntained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Feder...

Page 2: ...Customer Support If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit you can seek help from the experts Choose from the o...

Page 3: ...lk 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 and down slopes never across the face of slop...

Page 4: ...shirts Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel toed shoes are recommended Never operate this machine in bare feet sandals slippery or light weight e g canvas shoes 8 Do not put hands...

Page 5: ...hile engine is hot or running Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling 10 Never over fill fuel tank Fill tank to no more than inch below bottom of filler neck to provide for fuel exp...

Page 6: ...control handle against upper handle b Pull starter rope out of the engine Release blade control handle c Slip starter rope into rope guide d Tighten wing nut 4 Insert post on cable ties into holes pro...

Page 7: ...he grass catcher a Place bag over frame so that its black plastic side is at the bottom b Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the frame See Step 7 All the plastic channels except center to...

Page 8: ...rter is attached to the right upper handle Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit Gas and Oil Fill Up 1 Check oil level and add oil if necessary Follow engine manual...

Page 9: ...for the blade to stop completely before doing any work on the mower or to remove the grass catcher Stopping Engine 1 Release blade control to stop the engine and blade 2 Disconnect spark plug wire fr...

Page 10: ...igure 3 4 Follow the accompanying engine manual for lubrica tion schedule and instruction for engine lubrication Deck Care Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent build up of grass...

Page 11: ...ge to mower and could break causing personal injury 8 Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil Slide the blade adapter onto the engine crankshaft 9 Pla...

Page 12: ...retor out of adjustment Engine overheats 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 Remove blower housing and clean 3 Refer to engine manual 1 Engine oil level low 2 Air flow restricted 3 Carburetor not adjus...

Page 13: ...13 7 Safety Labels WARNING DO NOT remove safety or any labels from mower for any reason...

Page 14: ...14 39 38 41 10 17 46 47 19 40 30 44 12 30 24 32 18 32 25 27 45 22 21 43 23 26 15 28 29 45 42 16 14 4 8 3 2 33 20 6 7 9 11 5 1 13 37 34 35 45 45 31 36...

Page 15: ...m Assembly LH 26 736 0524B Blade Bell Support 27 787 01290 Front Adjustment Plate 28 720 0426 Adjustment Lever Knob 29 732 0866 Spring Lever 30 738 0507B Shoulder Screw 31 734 04086 Front Wheel 7 x 1...

Page 16: ...the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United...

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