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MTD V560 Series Operator's Manual

MTD V560 Series Operator's Manual

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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
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Self Propelled Mower — Model Series V560
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA
Form No. 769-03495
(September 21, 2007)

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  • Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty ’ peratOr anual Self Propelled Mower — Model Series V560 WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 ◊ Write us at MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019 This product has met the rigid safety standards of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and an independent testing laboratory.

  • Page 3: Safe Operation Practices

    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.
  • Page 4 A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries. Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping. Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling; release the handle immediately.
  • Page 5 Service Safe Handling Of Gasoline: To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes, which can ignite.

  • Page 6: Spark Arrestor

    Spark Arrestor WARNING: This machine 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 the operator.
  • Page 7 2 — i ectiOn MpOrtant peratiOn ractices...

  • Page 8: Assembly & Set-Up

    Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton • One Lawn Mower • One Grass Catcher • One Side Discharge Chute Assembly NOTE: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine manual BEFORE operating your mower.
  • Page 9 The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper handle. See Fig. 3-3. Loosen the wing nut which secures the rope guide. Figure 3-3 Hold blade control against upper handle. Pull starter rope out of the engine. Release blade control.
  • Page 10 Side Discharge Chute Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the unit and rear discharge door is closed. On the side of the mower, lift the mulching plug. See Figure 3-6.

  • Page 11: Controls & Features

    Controls and Features Drive Control Recoil Starter Side Discharge Chute Blade Control The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop engine and blade. WARNING: This blade control is a safety device.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
  • Page 13 Using Your Lawn Mower Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others. Once the engine is running, squeeze the drive control against the upper handle to propel mower.

  • Page 14: Maintenance & Adjustment

    Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance General Recommendations • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • 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.
  • Page 15 Engine Care A list of key engine maintenance jobs required for good performance by the mower is given below. Follow the accompanying engine manual for a detailed list and instructions. • Maintain oil level as instructed in engine manual. • Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions.

  • Page 16: Service

    Service Blade Care WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. Follow the steps below for blade service. Disconnect spark plug boot from spark plug. Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are facing up. Remove the bolt and the blade bell support which hold the blade and the blade adapter to the engine crankshaft. See Fig. 7-1. Blade Adapter Blade Bell Support Figure 7-1 Remove blade and adapter from the crankshaft. See Fig. 7-1. NOTE: When removing these items on units with a 25mm adapter, the pulleys and washers may also break free from the crankshaft. Be sure to make note of the orientation of these items for reassembly. Remove blade from the adapter for testing balance. Balance the blade on a round shaft screwdriver to check. Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly. When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of grind. Grind each cutting edge equally to keep the blade balanced. WARNING: An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds. It may cause damage to mower and could break causing personal injury.
  • Page 17 Press inward on tab on the engine baffle to release it from the baffle bracket. See Fig. 7-3. Figure 7-3 Slide belt off of engine pulley and thread through the opening in the deck. See Figure 7-4. Figure 7-4 NOTE: When removing belt on units with a 25mm adapter, the pulleys and washers may also break free from the crankshaft. Be sure to make note of the orientation of these items for reassembly. Replace with new belt, making sure belt is firmly seated on engine pulley while pulling from the other side and sliding it around the transmission pulley. Reattach engine baffle and reassemble blade as described in the previous section. Turn mower back over and make sure belt is seated on the transmission pulley. Pivot the belt keeper wire back into its operating position and snap into the slot provided. Reassemble front drive cover. Off-Season Storage The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage. • Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions. • Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit. • Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting. • Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions. • Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Engine Fails to start Engine runs erratic Engine overheats Occasional skips (hesitates) at high speed Idles poorly Excessive Vibration Mower will not mulch grass Cause Blade control disengaged. Spark plug boot disconnected. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer).
  • Page 19 Troubleshooting Problem Uneven cut Wheels not positioned correctly. Dull blade. Mower will not self propel Belt not installed properly. Debris clogging drive operation. Damaged or worn belt. Cause Place all four wheels in same height position (if equipped with individual height adjusters). Sharpen or replace blade.

  • Page 20: Illustrated Parts List

    Model Series V560...
  • Page 21 747-04080A Grass Bag Frame 736-0524B Blade Bell Support 731-05642 Rear Trailing Shield 731-05865 Rear Discharge Door 710-0703 Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 Model Series V560 Part Number Description 732-04090A Torsion Spring - RH 747-04588 Pivot Rod 731-05021A Transmission Cover - Yellow 731-05250...
  • Page 22 Model Series V560 Wheel Treads Pin Bar Zag Tread...
  • Page 23 634-04100 Front Wheel, 8 x 1.8, Pin Bar 734-2042 Front Wheel, 8 x 2.125, Zag 734-04089 Rear Wheel, 12 x 1.8, Pin Bar Model Series V560 Part Number Description 734-04093 Rear Wheel, 12 x 2.125, Zag 710-04531 Screw, 1/4-20 x .390...

  • Page 24: Warranty

    MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 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”).

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