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Operator's Manual
21" Self Propelled
Mulching Mower
Model Series 556
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. 769-01608
(2/3/2005)
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Summary of Contents for Yard-Man YARD-MAN Series 556
- 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. 769-01608 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,notrun. 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 |,ql A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING 15 o 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 Remove any packing material which may be between the upper and lower handles for shipping • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut purposes. tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open. 2.
- Page 8 Grass Catcher */Frame Insert frame Carriage Bolt _)_andle Wing Nut Mounting Bracket Grass Catcher Hairpin Clip _%_ Plastic Assembly Channel lete Figure 4 • Insert the carriage bolt, included in the hardware pack, in the upper hole on the handle mounting bracket (carriage bolt must go to the inside of handle).
- 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 Recoil Starter ARNING" Read and understand all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. Gas& OilFill-Up • Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow relevant instructions in the engine manual for this. Fuel Valve •...
- Page 11 You can use the grass catcher bag to collect clippings while you are operating the mower. ARNING" object, stop the engine. Remove spark plug If the mower strikes a foreign • Attach grass catcher following instructions on page wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect 8.
- Page 12 Lubrication ARNING: blade for sharpening or replacement, protect When removing the cutting hands by using heavy gloves or a thick rag to grasp the cutting blade. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. • Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are up.
- 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 12. Right Front Left Front Wheel...
- Page 14 Adjusting Carburetor Height Adjustment Lever If the engine is running rough, minor adjustments to the carburetor may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude and load. NOTE: Dirty air cleaner may cause an engine to run rough.Before adjusting carburetor, check air cleaner. To adjust the carburetor, please follow the recommendations and instructions on carburetor...
- 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 LISTMODEL 556 ,S ¸ t_]/s...
- Page 17 ModelSeries556 Ref. No Part No. Part No. Description Ref. No Description 747-1214 Drive Control 710-1257 Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 2.50 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 749-0928A Lower Handle 782-5004B Rear RH Baffle 21" Rd. 732-1043 Belt Tension Spring 782-5003A Rear LH Baffle 21"...
- Page 18 BAGGER DOOR RIGHT SIDE OF HANDLE BARS ADJACENT TO DOUBLE BAnLS FACUNG iNSiDE OF HANDLES...
- Page 19 NOTES...
- Page 20 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.
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