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Safety • Set-Up • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
21" Self-Propelled Rotary Mower — Model Series 560
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT.
772C0832
MTD Products Ltd., P. O. Box 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
12/07/2005
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- Page 1 Safety • Set-Up • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL 21” Self-Propelled Rotary Mower — Model Series 560 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT. 772C0832 MTD Products Ltd., P. O. Box 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G PRINTED IN U.S.A. 12/07/2005...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new equipment. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Slope Gauge ... 3 Safe Operation Practices ... 4 Set-Up &... -
Page 3: Slope Gauge
Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Slope Gauge WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise... -
Page 4: Safe Operation Practices
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. - Page 5 1. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. 2. Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles. 3.
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Page 6: Set-Up & Adjustments
Setup and Adjustments WARNING Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire as instruct- ed in the separate engine manual. Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position. NOTE: Each end of the lower handle must be placed in the same relative position. - Page 7 bottom of bag.) Insert the hooks on the frame through the holes in the side plastic channels of the bag. See Figure 6. b. Secure bag to frame by working the plastic channels on bag over frame as shown in Figure 6. All of the plastic channels except center top of bag attach from the outside of bag.
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Page 8: Operation
Recoil Starter ignition. The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit. Know Your Lawn Mower ����� ������� ������ ������� ���� ����� ��� �������� ����... - Page 9 General Recommendations 1. Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. 2. The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed here.
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Page 10: Maintenance & Off-Season Storage
Maintenance WARNING Always stop engine, Lubrication disconnect spark 1. Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle plug, and ground at least once a season with light oil. The blade control must operate freely in both directions. See against engine before Figure 11. - Page 11 Using a light oil or silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all moving parts of your lawn mower before storage. Figure 12 Figure 13...
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Page 12: Trouble Shooting
Problem Engine fails to start Trouble Shooting Engine runs erratic Engine overheats For repairs beyond the minor adjust- ments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. Occasional skip (hesitates) at high speed Idles poorly Excessive vibration Mower will not mulch grass Uneven cut Wheels will not propel... -
Page 13: Warranty
TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canada and/or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, “MTD”).