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Operator's Manual
21" Self Propelled
Mulching Mower
Model Series 560
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,OHIO44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10163G
(10/21/2004)
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- Page 1 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,OHIO44136-0019 FORM NO. 770-10163G PRINTED IN U.S.A.
- 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 h andle 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 r good artificial l ight; w alk, n otrun. cause slipping.
- Page 5 9. Never r emove gascapor addfuelwhiletheengine lead to improper performance and compromise is hotor running. Allowengine tocoolatleast t wo safety!" minutes b efore refueling. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the 10. Never o verfillfueltank.Filltanktonomore than_/2 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,ql 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.
- Page 7 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER Removing UnitFromCarton Raise the upper handle in the direction shown in Figure 1 (step 3). Tighten the wing nuts which are • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut already on the handle. See Figure 2. 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 blade control to stop the engine and blade. ARNING" Read and understand all instructions and warnings on the machine and • Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against in this manual before operating. the engine to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended.
- Page 11 SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER • Inspect muffler periodically, and replace if necessary. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters can create a fire hazard. disconnect the spark plug wire before ARNING" 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 and • Before reinstalling the blade-pulley assembly to the the brake cable at least once a season with light oil. unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner The blade control must operate freely in both 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 Notch Lever 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 disengaged Engage blade control. 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 SERIES 560...
- Page 17 ModelSeries560 Ref. No Part No. Ref. No Part No. Description Description 747-1214 Drive Control 736-0524B Blade Bell Support TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 710-0599 687-02044 Pivot Plate Assembly 736-0270 Bell Washer.265 x 0.75 710-1257 Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 2.50 17032A 749-0928A Lower Handle Deflector Chute Adapter...
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- Page 20 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: 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.