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Operator's Manu I
21" Self Propelled
Mulching Mower
Model 559
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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS
INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-9722
ECO # 2844
PRINTED
IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10145B
(10/2000)
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- Page 1 Operator's Manu I 21" Self Propelled Mulching Mower Model 559 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...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ..............Slope Guage ...................... Hardware Pack ....................Unpacking ......................Assembling Your Lawn Mower ................Know Your Lawn Mower ..................Operating Your Lawn Mower ................Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ................Service ....................... Off-Season Storage ................... Troubleshooting .................... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES 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 other s afety p rotective devices inplace and working. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a Never operate m ower with damaged safety d evices. power mower. Children 14 years old and over should Failure t odoso,can result inpersonal injury. read and understand the operation instructions and 21.
- Page 5 only, l isted inthismanual. "Use ofparts which d onot shield are subject to wear and damage which could meet theoriginal equipment specifications may lead to expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For improper performance and compromise safetyr' safety protection, frequently check components and 4.
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Page 6: Slope Guage
£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. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. -
Page 7: Hardwarepack
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER RemovingUnit FromCarton AssemblingHandle Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut Remove grass bag from the unit and set it out of the tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open. way. - Page 8 Using a pairofpliers, i nsert t hehairpin clipintothe innerholeontheweldpin.Repeat o notherside. Starter Wing Nut SeeFigure 5. Carriage Bolt Lower Handle Handle Figure 7 Mounting Brkt. NOTE: Leave rear mulching baffle in place if you want to use your mower as a mulcher. Wing Nut Attaching Grasscatcher Move Hairpin Clip...
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Page 9: Know Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 4: KNOWYOUR LAWNMOWER Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 10 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. operator's eyes thus causing severe eye damage. -
Page 10: Operating Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWNMOWER or below, prime five times. Do not prime to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown. WARNING: all instructions and warnings on the machine Read, understand, and follow Standing behind the mower, depress the blade and in this manual before operating. -
Page 11: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
Adjusting Cutting Height Refer to height adjustments section of this manual on page 15 for instruction on how to adjust the cutting Discharge height and the handle height. For best results in mowing, keep the cutting height position high until you can determine a suitable height. BaggingGrassClippings You can use the grasscatcher bag to collect clippings while you are operating the mower. - Page 12 Lubrication Engine Follow the engine manual instructions and Wheels recommended schedule for lubricating engine Lubricate the wheels and bearings, if so equipped, components. at least once a season with light oil or engine oil. Transmission Also, if the wheels are removed for any reason, The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and the inner the factory and does not require lubrication on a...
- Page 13 NOTE: The wheels have Drive Belt been moved forward in this picture for clarity. Do not remove the wheels away from the mower housing while doing the job. Shoulder Screw Belt Keeper Front Drive" Cover Figure 13 Follow the original angle of grind as a guide. Make Remove the belt from the transmission pulley as sure that each cutting edge receives an equal shown in Figure 14.
- Page 14 Reassemble the upper handle to the lower handle. Adjusting DriveClutchControl Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes of the weld The drive clutch adjustment wheel is located on the pins and replace the carriage bolts and wing nuts drive clutch control handle housing and is used to on te handle brackets.
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Page 15: Off-Season Storage
SECTION8: 0FF-SEASONSTORAGE Prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the Engine season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or Follow recommendations in the accompanying more. Store the mower in a clean, dry area. engine manual for off-season storage... -
Page 16: Parts List
SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FORMODEL559... - Page 17 MODEL559 Ref. No Pad No. Ref.No Pad No. Description Description 756-1146 731-1057 Drive Pulley Upper Drive Cover 731-0620 748-0411 Drive Lever Blade Adapter 731-1058 742-0741 Lower Drive Cover 21" Mulching Blade 736-0452 Flat Washer .516 x 1.5 x. 134 731-1059 Mounting Cap 710-0606 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 1.50...
- Page 18 MODEL 559 ® IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely.
- Page 19 MODEL559 Re&No Part No. Description Ref. No Part No. Description 712-3025 Hex Jam Nut 5/16-24 732-0708 Bearing Retainer 736-0425 Bell Washer .325 x .930 x .045 741-0604 Bearing Sleeve .50 I.D. 656-0047 Pulley Assembly 748-0355 Bearing Support 736-0425 Bell Washer .325 x .930 x .045 736-0447 Wave Washer 1.5 x 1.0 x .029 712-0896...
- Page 20 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRD'MaN:)// c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such PRODUCTS INC ("MTD") with respect to new merchan- as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck...