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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
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21" Rotary Mower-
Model 566Q
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.769-01770
3/24/2005
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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.769-01770 PRINTEDIN U.S.A. 3/24/2005 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019...
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Page 2: Customer Support
You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear of the deck. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web MTD LLC site and/or obtain assistancefrom the Customer Support P.O= BOX 361131 Department or an authorized service dealer. - 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 mowerwithoutpropertrail shield, discharge 9. - Page 6 1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhich may be between upperand lowerhandles. a. Pull up and backon upperhandleas shownin Step 1.Makecertainthe lowerhandleis seated securelyintothe handle mountingbrackets. b. Tightenhandknobs securingupperhandleto lowerhandle.Make surethat eachcarriagebolt is seatedproperlyin the handle. 2. Locatehairpinclip in one holeon the weldpin on each sideof lowerhandle.
- Page 7 6. Followstepsbelowto assemblethe grasscatcher: a. Placebag overframe sothat its black plasticside is at the bottom. b. Slip plasticchannelof grass bagoverhooks on the frame.See Step6. All the plasticchannelsexcept centertop of bagattachfrom outsideof bag. c. Attachcentertop of bag from insideof bag. 7. Followstepsbelowto attachgrass catcher: uStment a.
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Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower
Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Control Recoil Grass Bag GasolineFill WARNING Oil Fill Height Adjustment The blade control Mulching Plug Levers mechanism is a Figure 1 safety device. Never Now that you have set up your lawn mower for op- Cutting Height Adjustment... - Page 9 Starting Engine WARNING:Besure no one otherthan the operatoris standingnear the lawn mowerwhilestartingengineor operat- ingmower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monox- ide,an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands,feet, hair and loose clothing Mower away from any moving parts on engine and lawnmower.
- Page 10 Lubrication 1. Lubricatepivot pointson theblade controlat least oncea seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrol must operatefreely in both directions.See Figure3. 2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith Lubricate these lightoil (or motoroil). If wheelsare removedfor any reason,lubricatesurfaceof the pivotarm and inner Maintaining points before surfaceof thewheelwith light oil.
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Page 11: Blade Care
Blade Care bladefor sharpeningor replacement, __i= ARNING:Whenremovingcutting protectyourhandswith a pairof heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold blade. i i iii Maintaining 1. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug.Turn moweron its side makingsurethat the air filter and You r LaWn the carburetorare up. - Page 12 Problem Cause Remedy Enginefails to start I 1. Bladecontrol disengaged• 1. Engageblade control• Spark plug wire disconnected. 2. Connectwireto spark plug. empty 3, Fueltank or stale fue 3. Fil tank with clean fresh gasoline• 4. Enginenot primed• 4. Primeengineas instructedin "OperatingYourLawnMower".
- 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.
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- Page 15 747-1214 Drive Control 46 732-1043 BeltTensionSpring 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20x 0.5 47 720-0426 AdjustmentKnob 736-0270 BellWasher.265x0.75 48 732-04089A TorsionSpring- LH 17032A DeflectorChuteAdapter 49 734-2042 FrontWheel8 x 2.125 732-1014 TorsionSpring 50 716-0865 Snap Ring 731-2626 DeluxeBail Cover 51 717-1762 Gear14T RH FWD 747-1161A Blade Control 717-1761...
- Page 16 To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, or lasts, so the aboveexclusionsor limitationsmay notapplyto you. contact MTD LLC at RO. Box 361131,Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019,or In no eventshall recoveryof any kind be greaterthan theamountof the call 1-800-800-7310 or 1-330-220-4683 or log on to our Web site at purchasepriceof the productsold.