Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Operator's Manual
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-cov-
ered, 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. 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.
Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer
or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Mulching Mower
Model 565
FORM NO.
769-01537.fm
(11/2004)
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for White Outdoor Smart Speed 565
Summary of Contents for White Outdoor Smart Speed 565
- Page 1 Operator’s Manual Mulching Mower Model 565 IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-cov- ered, 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).
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices Service & Adjustments Slope Guage Off-Season Storage Assembling Your Lawn Mower Troubleshooting Know Your Lawn Mower Illustrated Parts List Operating Your Lawn Mower Two-Pull Promise Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Warranty FINDING MODEL NUMBER This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
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. - Page 4 your footing, release the blade control handle 2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as immediately and the blade will stop rotating within shown on the slope gauge. three seconds. 3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could 9.
- Page 5 9. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine lead to improper performance and compromise is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two safety!” minutes before refueling. 4. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the 10.
-
Page 6: Slope Guage
SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. -
Page 7: Assembling Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER Tools Required 5. Pull the drive control handle all the way back. 6. While holding the drive control handle, hook the “Z” • Pair of Pliers end of the drive cable into the bottom hole of the •... - Page 8 Attaching Drive Adjuster Block The drive adjuster block is attached to the drive cable. Grass Catcher Insert frame Frame 1. Remove bolt attached to the lower right handle. into bag 2. Align the drive adjuster block with hole in handle. Its curved side goes against the handle, 3.
-
Page 9: Know Your Lawn Mower
Converting To Mulcher Mulching Plug 1. Lift the rear discharge door on the mower and lift the grass catcher up. Release the discharge door to allow it to close the rear opening of the mower. Hinge Pin Converting To Side Discharge Deflector 1. -
Page 10: Operating Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER To Stop Engine WARNING: Read and understand all • Release the blade control handle to stop the engine instructions and warnings on the machine and and blade. in this manual before operating. • Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent accidental starting while Gas &... -
Page 11: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER • Inspect muffler periodically, and replace if WARNING: Always stop the engine and necessary. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters disconnect the spark plug wire before can create a fire hazard. performing any maintenance work or WARNING: Avoid muffler and surrounding adjustments on your lawn mower. - Page 12 Blade Control 5. Before reinstalling the blade-pulley assembly to the unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner • Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control surface of the blade adapter with light oil. handle and the brake cable at least once a season 6.
-
Page 13: Service & Adjustments
SECTION 7: SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Replacing Drive Belt Reassemble the idler bracket. Tighten all hardware. 1. Remove two shoulder screws securing the front 10. Put the mower down with all four wheels firmly drive cover to the mower deck. See Figure 13. placed on one level. -
Page 14: Off-Season Storage
Height Adjustment WARNING: If any adjustments are made to Lever the engine (e.g. carburetor) while the engine is running, keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of heated surfaces like the muffler. lower right handle and is used to tighten or loosen tension on the drive cable. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
SECTION 9: TROUBLE-SHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged 1. Engage blade control handle 2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect wire to spark plug 3. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel 3. -
Page 16: Illustrated Parts List
SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 565... - Page 17 Model 565 Ref. No Part No. Description Ref. No Part No. Description 631-04147 Handle Assembly Comp.: Red 747-0996 Pivot Rod 731-2628A Handle Panel 732-04090A Torsion Spring LH 728-0199 Plastic Rivet 732-04089A Torsion Spring RH 749-1507 Upper Handle 714-0104 Cotter Pin 726-0106 Speed Cap 1/4”...
- Page 18 Model 565...
- Page 19 Model 565 Ref. No Part No. Description Ref. No Part No. Description 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 710-1652 Tt Screw 1/4-20 x.625” 736-0270 Bell Washer.265 x 0.75 734-04093 Wheel, 12 x 2.125 Zag Gray IDL 17032A Deflector Chute Adapter 715-0221 Dowel Pin 732-1014...
- Page 20 NOTES:...
- Page 21 NOTES:...
- Page 22 NOTES:...
-
Page 23: Two-Pull Promise
1. First-time starts after initial purchase mower, Tecumseh Power Company (“Tecumseh”), the 2. First-time starts following an extended manufacturer of your White Outdoor brand engine period of non-use (over three months or hereby warrants that your mower’s engine will start on... - Page 24 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with rized service dealer. respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold States, its possessions and territories. or exported outside of the United States, its posses- sions and territories, except those sold through MTD’s “MTD”...