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- Page 1 Safe Operation Practices • Set=Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty OPER roR's Self Propelled Mower m Model Series 560 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-03487 (September 1 7,2007)
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Page 2: Customer Support
Choose from options below: Visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com Call a Customer Support Representative at (800) 800-7310 or (330) 220-4683 Write us at MTD LLC • P.O. Box 361131 • Cleveland, OH • 44136-0019... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
importantSafeOperation 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: Slope Operation
12. Amissing ordamaged discharge cover can cause blade When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance contact orthrown o bject injuries. is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than 13. -
Page 5: General Service
Service Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with SafeHandling Of Gas01ine: the original equipment manufacture's (O.E.M.) blade only, To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme listed in this manual. -
Page 6: Spark Arrestor
SparkArrestor AverageUsefulLife According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), internal combustion engine and should not be used ARNING: This machine is equipped with an this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 140 on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush... - Page 7 Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... ¢N 15 ° Usethis page as a guide to determine slopeswhere you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
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Page 8: Assembly And Setup
Assembly & Set-Up Contents of Carton One Lawn Mower One Bottle of Oil One Lawn Mower Operator's Manual One GrassCatcher One Hardware Pack One Engine Operator's Manual One Side Discharge Chute Locate the hairpin clip on the weld pin on each side of Assembly lower handle. -
Page 9: Grass Catcher
Place rear of the mower deck on raised blocks. The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper handle. See Fig. 3-3. Loosen the wing nut which secures the Remove lock nut from pivot arm assembly (on select rope guide. -
Page 10: Side Discharge Chute
Follow the steps below to attach the grass catcher: Slide two hooks of side discharge chute under hinge pin on mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug. Do not Lift rear discharge door. See Fig. 3-6. remove side mulching plug at any time, even when you are not mulching. -
Page 11: Controls And Features
Controls a nd Features Drive Controk Recoil Starter ....Side Discharge Chute Mulch Plu¢ Cutting Height Adjustment Levers Figure 44 Blade Control MulchPlug The mulch plug is used for mulching purposes. Instead of The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. collecting the grass clippings in a grass catcher or using the Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the... -
Page 12: Operation
Operation Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator engine or operating mower. Never run engine is standing near the lawn mower while starting indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, odorless and deadly gas. -
Page 13: Usinggrass Catcher
UsingYourLawnMower UsingGrass Catcher Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are operating the mower. which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction... -
Page 14: Maintenance And Adjustments
Maintenance& Adjustments Maintenance Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or motor oil). If wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate General Recommendations surface of the pivot arm and inner surface of the wheel with light oil. See Fig. 6-1. Always observe safety rules when performing Lubricate... -
Page 15: Engine Care
Engine Care ReplacingRearFlap A list of key engine maintenance jobs required for good To remove rear flap, lift rear door, and press flap in on performance by the mower is given below. Follow the either side to remove from hole. See Fig. 6-2. accompanying engine manual for a detailed list and instructions. - Page 16 Service 8lade Care Remove blade from the adapter for testing balance. Balance the blade on a round shaft screwdriver to check. WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly. When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of sharpening...
- Page 17 Belt Care Replace with new belt, working around blade. Make sure belt is firmly seated on engine pulley while pulling from Remove two shoulder screws securing front drive cover to the other side and sliding it around the transmission pulley. mower deck.
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start Blade control disengaged. Engage blade control. Spark plug boot disconnected. Connect wire to spark boot. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). - Page 19 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Uneven cut 1. Wheels not positioned correctly. 1. Place all fourwheels in same height position (if equipped with individual height adjusters). 2. Dull blade. 2. Sharpen or replace blade.
- Page 20 ModelSeries 560 ii 46 Wheel Treads Zag Tread Bar Tread NOTE: Mower features/components vary by model. NOT all parts pictured above and listed on the following pages are standard equipment.
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Page 21: Model S Eries
Model S eries 5 60 Ref I Part Number Description I Part Number Description Rear Baffle 731-04150C 747-1214 Drive Control 712-0397 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 Wing Nut 736-0270 Bell Washer.265 x 0.75 750-04595 Slev. Spacer 1.4" Lg. 17032A 710-0216 Hex Screw, 3/8-16 x.75 Deflector... - Page 22 Model Series 560 Ref I Part Number Description 710-1652 TT Scr. w/Washer 1/4-20 x.625 687-02280A Handle Bracket Assembly - LH 687-02279A Handle Bracket Assembly - RH 715-0221 Dowel 736-0474 Washer 687-02335 Pivot Arm Assembly - RH 687-02336 Pivot Arm Assembly- 732-0866 Rear Spring Lever 720-0312...
- Page 23 Notes...
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Page 24: Limited Warranty
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States sharpening, tune-ups, brake adjustments, clutch adjustments,...
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