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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
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21-inch Self-Propelled
Mower-
Model 559
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY
RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit is equippedwith an internal combustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush-
coveredor grass-covered land unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
FORMNO. 769-02308
12/15/05
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- Page 1 If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. FORMNO. 769-02308 PRINTEDIN U.S.A 12/15/05 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019...
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Page 2: Customer Support
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower, it will help you assemble, prepare, and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Slope Gauge ............Troubleshooting ..........Safe Operation Practices ........ - Page 3 Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... >:. also 15° t"b...
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Page 4: General Operation
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. -
Page 5: Slope Operation
The cuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after 7. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipesand othersources the engine is shut off. Neverplaceany part of the bodyin of ignition. the bladearea untilyou are surethe blade hasstopped 8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors will rotating. accumulatein the area. 20. Neveroperate mowerwithoutpropertrailshield, discharge 9. - Page 6 1. Followthe stepsbelowto removethe unitfrom the carton: a. Opencarton and removelooseparts includedwith unit. Do notcrimp cableswhile removingloose parts or the entireunit fromthe carton. b. Cut cornersand lay cartondownflat. Remove packingmaterial.Rollor slideunit outof carton. Checkcartonthoroughlyfor looseparts. NOTE:The indentationin your mowing deck is intentionaland not a defect.
- Page 7 Followthe stepsbelow,if needed,to assemblethe 7. Followstepsbelowto installthe grass catcher, grass catcher,Figure3-5. Figure3-6. a. Placebag overframe sothat its black plasticside a. Lift reardischargedoor. is at the bottom. b. Placegrasscatcheron the pivot rod. Letgo b. Slip plasticchanneloverhookson the frame. of dischargedoor so that it restson the grass catcher.
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Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower
Know Your Lawn Mower -q_===== B lade Control DriveControl====-_ Recoil Starter Height AdjustmentLevers (for eachwheel) WARNING The bladecontrolis a safetydevice.Never attemptto bypassits operations. Figure 4-1:The main components onthemower. i Use extremecarewhen i handling gasoline. Gasolineis extremely Now that you have setup your lawn mower, it's important to become acquainted with its controls and flammable andthe vapors features. -
Page 9: Starting The Mower
ARNING:The operationof any lawn mower can result in foreign objectsbeingthrown intothe eyes,whichcan damageyoureyes severely. Alwayswear safetyglasseswhileoperatingthe mower,or while performingany adjustments or repairson it. Starting the Mower Starting the Engine ARNING:Be sure no one otherthan the operatoris standingnearthe lawn mower whilestartingengineor operatingmower.Never run engineindoorsor in enclosed,poorly ventilated areas. - Page 10 Lubrication 1. Lubricatepivot pointson theblade and drivecontrol handlesat least oncea seasonwith light oil, Figure 5-1. 2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith lightoil (or motoroil). If wheelsare removedfor any reason,lubricate s urfaceof the pivotarm and inner Maintaining surfaceof thewheelwith light oil. 3.
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Page 11: Blade Care
Blade Care ARNING:Whenremovingcuttingblade, protectyourhandswith a pairof heavygloves or use a heavy rag to hold blade. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug.Turn moweron its side makingsurethat the air filter and the carburetorare up. 2. Removebolt, blade bell support,blade,and blade adapterfrom the enginecrankshaft,Figure5-3.When removingthese items,the spacer,pulleys,and washers will comeloose. - Page 12 Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start I Biadecontroldisengaged. Engage bladecontro!. spark plug Wiredisconnected: 21 c0nnect wireto sPa[k piugl 1. Sparkplug wire loose. 1. Connect andtighten sparkplug wire. Engineruns erratic 2. Blockedfuel lineor stale fuel. 2. Clean fuel line; fill tank withclean, fresh gasoline.
- Page 13 Off-Season 4. Coat mower'scuttingblade with chassisgreaseto Storage preventrusting. The followingstepsshouldbe taken to prepareyour lawn mowerfor storage. 5. Storemowerin a dry, cleanarea. Donot storenext 1. Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin to corrosivematerials,suchas fertilizer. the lubricationinstructions. Whenstoringanytype of powerequipmentin a poorly 2. We do not recommendthe useof a pressurewasher ventilatedor metal storageshed, careshouldbe taken or gardenhoseto cleanyour unit.
- Page 15 731-2626 Bail Cover 37 782-7551A WheelCover 747-1161A Blade Control 38 717-1762 SpurGear 14TRH 746-1113 ControlCable37.75-inch 717-1761 SpurGear 14TLH 726-0240 CableTie 39 710-04531 Screw1/4-20x.39 664-04007A Grass BagAssembly 40 734-04093 FrontWheel8 x 2.125GearZag BIk 747-04080 Grass Bag Frame 41 731-0981A Hubcap 732-0700 Trailshield Wire 42 710-0216 Screw3/8-16x .75...
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Page 16: Limited Warranty
To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, lasts,sothe aboveexclusions or limitations m aynot applyto you. or contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136- In no event shallrecoveryof any kindbe greaterthanthe amountof the 0019, or call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our purchasepriceof the productsold.Alterationof safety features of...