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MTD 12B-569Q755 Operator's Manual

21" rotary mower

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OF
A
O
AL
21" Rotary Mower-
Model Series 560
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY
RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit is equippedwithan 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.770-10347G
10/18/2006

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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.770-10347G PRINTEDIN U.S.A. 10/18/2006 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019...
  • Page 2 Serial Number vided to the right. Youcan locatethe model plate by standingat the operatingpositionand lookingdown at the rear of the deck. This information w ill be neces- MTD LLC sary to use the manufacturer'sweb site, to obtain PoO= BOX 361131...
  • Page 3 Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... !i!_i!il < or a corner of a building... or a fence post fir_e (repros er_ts a 15o 15°...
  • Page 4 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 19.Shutthe engine off and waituntil the bladecomesto a 6. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipesand othersources completestop beforeremovingthe grasscatcheror unclog- of ignition. ging the chute. 7. Neverfuel machineindoorbecauseflammablevapors will The cutting bladecontinuesto rotatefora few secondsafter accumulatein the area. the engine is shut off. Neverplace any partof the body in 8.
  • Page 6 1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhich may be between upperand lowerhandles. a. Pull up and backon upperhandleas shownin Figure3-1.Makecertain the 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 Figure3-6. All the plasticchannels exceptcentertop of bag attachfrom outsideof bag. setup and c. Attachcentertop of bag from insideof bag. ustment 7.
  • Page 8 Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control e Control Recoil Starte WARNING The blade control mechanism is a Plug Heigh! Adjustment safety device. Never Lever attempt to bypass its Figure 4-1 operations. Now thatyou haveset up your lawnmowerfor opera- Cutting Height Adjustment Levers tion, get aquaintedwith its controlsand features.These...
  • Page 9 Starting Engine the operatoris standingnearthe lawn ARNING:Besure no one otherthan mower whilestarting engine or operat- ingmower. Neverrun engine indoorsor in enclosed,poorly ventilatedareas. Engineexhaust containscarbonmonoxide, an odorlessand deadly perating gas. Keephands, feet, hairand looseclothingaway from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower. Followthe set of instructionspertainingto your unit.
  • Page 10 Lubrication 1. Lubricatepivot pointson theblade controlat least oncea seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrol must operatefreely inboth directions.See Figure5-1. 2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith lightoil (or motoroil). If wheelsare removedfor any reason,lubricatesurfaceof the pivotarm and inner Maintaining surfaceof thewheelwith light oil. See Figure5-1. 3.
  • Page 11 Blade Care bladefor sharpening or replacement, ARNING:Whenremovingcutting protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves 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.
  • Page 12 Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start Blade controldisengaged.' 11 Engage blade contrOL 2. spark plug w re disconnected, z connect wireto spark plugl 3. Fueltank empty or stale fue!. 3. Fil!tank with clean fresh gasoline. 4. Engine not piimed: 4.
  • Page 13 S"..... Off=Season Storage 4. Coat mower'scuttingblade with chassisgreaseto 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 14 iVlodel Series 560...
  • Page 15 Ref. PartNo. Description Ref. PartNo. Description 747-1214 Drive Control 736-0524B BladeBell Support 710-0599 TT Screw1/4-20x 0.5 687-02044 PivotPlateAssembly 736-0270 Bell Washer.265 x 0.75 44 710-1257 HexScrew3/B-24x2.50 17032A DeflectorChuteAdapter 45749-0928A LowerHandle I- ClIII i._ I!..11_, 732-1014 TorsionSpring 732-1043 BeltTensionSpring 720-0426 AdjustmentKnob 618-04376A Transmission Assembly 747-1161A BladeControl...
  • Page 16 To locate the dealer in your area, check your Yellow Pages, lasts, sothe aboveexclusions or limitationsmaynot 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...

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