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Operator's Manual
21" Self Propelled
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-
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.
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.
MTD LLC, P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,0HI0 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-00545B
(11/2003)
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- Page 1 Operator's Manual 21" Self Propelled 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- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting...
- Page 2 TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices Service & Adjustments Slope Gauge Off Season Storage Assembling Your Lawn Mower Trouble Shooting Know Your Lawn Mower Illustrated Parts List Operating Your Lawn Mower Warranty Maintaining Your Lawn Mower FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower.
- Page 3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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 yourfooting, r elease thebladecontrol handle Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as immediately andtheblade willstoprotating within shown on the slope gauge. threeseconds. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could 9. Mowindaylight o rgoodartificial light; w alk,notrun. cause slipping.
- Page 5 9. Never r emove gascapor addfuelwhiletheengine lead to improper performance and compromise ishotor running. Allowengine tocool a tleast t wo safety!" minutes b efore refueling. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the 10.Never o verfill f ueltank.Filltanktonomorethan½ blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when inchbelowbottom offillernecktoprovide space for servicing them.
- Page 6 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE i,II A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING 15 ° WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet), A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury, If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.
- Page 7 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER Raise the lower handle in the direction shown in Removing UnitFromCarton Figure 1 (step 2) till it snaps into place. • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut Raise the upper handle in the direction shown in tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open.
- Page 8 Attaching S tarterRope The rope guide is already attached to the right side of grass clippings, make sure the hooks on the ARNING: When using the mower to bag the upper handle of your mower. See Figure 4. grass catcher are firmly seated on the chute •...
- Page 9 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER Read this owner's manual and safety rules before Starter Rope operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations The starter rope is attached to the handle. Stand behind in Figure 8 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself the unit and pull the starter rope to start the unit.
- Page 10 SECTION 5: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNMOWER ToStopEngine • Release the blade control handle to stop the engine WARNING" Read and understand all 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 SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER • Inspect muffler periodically, and replace if necessary. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters can create a fire hazard. WARNING" disconnect the spark plug wire before Always stop the engine and performing any maintenance work or adjustments on your lawn mower.
- Page 12 BladeControl To ReplaceBlade: • Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control • Before reinstalling the blade-pulley assembly to the handle and the brake cable at least once a season unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner with light oil. The blade control must operate freely surface of the blade adapter with light oil.
- Page 13 SECTION 7: SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Replacing D rive Belt Tighten the screw, loosened earlier, to secure the belt tension spring to the transmission, and • Remove two shoulder screws securing the front reassemble the front drive cover. drive cover to the mower deck. See Figure 11. Right Front Left Front Wheel...
- Page 14 For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment handles to higher cutting height position. Height Adjustment Lever Notch Lower Handle Figure 14 Reassemble the upper handle to the lower handle. Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes of the weld pins and replace the carriage bolts and wing nuts Figure 15 on the handle brackets.
- Page 15 SECTION 9: TROUBLE-SHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine fails to start Blade control handle disengaged Engage blade control handle. Spark plug wire disconnected Connect wire to spark plug. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel Fill up tank with fresh gasoline. Blocked fuel line Clean fuel line.
- Page 16 SECTION 10: PARTS LISTFORMODEL 565 IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-BELTS are specially designed to engage disengage safely. substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous not disengaging completely.
- Page 17 Model565 Ref. No Ref. No Part No. Part No. Description Description 747-1214 Lower Bail Handle 687-02044 Pivot Plate Assembly 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 710-1257 Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 2.50 736-0270 Bell Washer.265 x 0.75 749-0928A Lower Handle 17032A 720-0426 Deflector Chute Adapter Adjustment Knob...
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- Page 20 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRD.MaN ® The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.