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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 V560 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.769-03495 (September 2 1,2007)
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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
The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the handle. See Fig. 3-3. Loosen the wing nut which secures the frame. See Fig. 3-4. All the plastic channels except rope guide. -
Page 10: Side Discharge Chute
Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the cutting Side Discharge Chute height of the mower. Refer to Fig. 3-7. Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side Depress height adjustment lever towards wheel. discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the unit and rear discharge door is closed. -
Page 11: Controls And Features
Controls a ndFeatures Drive Controk Recoil Starter Side Discharge Chute 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: Blade Care
Service Blade Care Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil. Slide the blade adapter WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for onto the engine crankshaft. Place the blade on the adapter such that the side of the blade marked "Bottom" (or with sharpening or replacement,... -
Page 17: Off-Season Storage
Press inward on tab on the engine baffle to release it from Replace with new belt, making sure belt is firmly seated on the baffle bracket. See Fig. 7-3. engine pulley while pulling from the other side and sliding it around the transmission pulley. -
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 four wheels in same height position (if equipped with individual height adjusters). 2. Dull blade. 2. Sharpen or replace blade. Mower will not self propel 1. Check belt for proper pulley installation and 1.
- Page 20 ModelSeries V560...
- Page 21 ModelSeries V560 Ref I Part Number Description I Part Number Description 732-04090A 746-04206A Variable Speed Cable Torsion Spring - RH 747-04588 Pivot Rod 731-04150C Rear Baffle 21" Rd. 710-1241 731-05021A Transmission Cover - Yellow Screw, 1/4-15 x 1.000 731-04204± Deluxe Bail Cover- Yellow 731-05250 Transmission Cover - Gray...
- Page 22 ModelSeries V560 WheelTreads _¢ Pin Bar Zag Tread...
- Page 23 ModelSeries V 560 Ref I Part Number Description Description Part Number 734-04093 750-04405 Slev. Spacer, 1.8" Lg. Rear Wheel, 12 x 2.125, Zag 710-04531 750-04404 Screw, 1/4-20 x .390 Sleeve Spacer, 9.10" Lg. 710-0654A 717-1762 Gear 14T RH FWD RH Self-Tapping Sems Screw 787-01278...
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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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