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TRD RILT
Operator's Manual
Mulching Mower
Model 566
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-cov-
ered, 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.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. BOX361131CLEVELAND, O HIO44136-0019
FORM NO. 769-00547A
(1/2003)
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- 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. Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. BOX361131CLEVELAND, O HIO44136-0019 FORM NO. 769-00547A PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
A sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below. (Model Number) (Serial Number) Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: TROY-BILT O* BOX 361131 www.t roybilt.com CLEVELAND,... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
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 handle 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 rgoodartificial light; w alk,notrun. cause slipping.
- Page 5 9. Never r emove gascapor addfuelwhiletheengine lead to improper performance and compromise ishotor running. A llowengine tocoolatleast t wo safety!" minutes b efore refueling. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the 10. Never o verfillfueltank.Filltanktonomorethan blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for servicing them.
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Page 6: Slope Guage
15 ° 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: Assembling Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER • Raise the lower handle in the direction shown in Removing UnitFromCarton • Figure 1 (step 2) till it snaps into place. • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut Raise the upper handle in the direction shown in tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open. - Page 8 e Bolt Wing Nut Handle Upper Mounting Bracket Handle I Pin Lower Starter Handle Hairpin Clip _/ Rope Rope Figure 4 Guide • Insert the carriage bolt, included in the hardware Figure 6 pack, in the upper hole on the handle mounting bracket (carriage bolt must go to the inside of Assembling GrassCatcher handle).
- Page 9 Attaching Grasscatcher Converting ToMulcher • Lift the rear discharge door and place the grass • Lift the rear discharge door on the mower and lift catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of discharge door the grass catcher up. Release the discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher.
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Page 10: Know Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations DriveControlHandle in Figure 10 with your lawn mower to familiarize This mower is equipped with Smart Speed yourself with the location of various controls and transmission which enables the drive control handle to adjustments. -
Page 11: Operating Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 5: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNMOWER • Once the engine has started, squeeze the two control handles against the upper handle to run the WARNING: instructions and warnings on the machine and Read and understand all mower forward and cut the grass. in this manual before operating. -
Page 12: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER • Inspect muffler periodically, and replace if WARNING: Always stop the engine and necessary. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters can create a fire hazard. disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance work or WARNING: Avoid muffler and surrounding adjustments on your lawn mower. - Page 13 BladeControl To ReplaceBlade: • Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control • Before reinstalling the blade-pulley assembly to the handle and the brake cable at least once a season unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner with a light oil. It needs to move in both directions. surface of the blade adapter with light oil.
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Page 14: Service & Adjustments
SECTION 7: SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Replacing DriveBelt • Remove two shoulder screws securing the front drive cover to the mower deck. See Figure 13. Shoulder Belt Screw Figure 14 Replacing RearFlap • To remove rear flap, cut off the flat end of the wire rod which secures it to the deck. - Page 15 Adjusting Carburetor If the engine is running rough, minor adjustments to the carburetor may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude and load. Notch NOTE: Dirty air cleaner may cause an engine to run Lower rough.Before adjusting carburetor, check air cleaner. Handle To adjust the carburetor, please follow the recommendations...
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Page 16: Off-Season Storage
SECTION 8: OFF-SEASON S TORAGE 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 engine manual for more. Store the mower in a clean, dry area. off-season storage of the engine. -
Page 17: Parts List
SECTION 10: PARTS LISTFORMODEL D566 NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add applicable color code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, replacement part. For instance, if a part Factory Approved Parts. - Page 18 ModelD566 Ref. No Ref. No Part No. Part No. Description Description 631-04025 747-04080 Handle Assembly Comp.: Red Grass Bag Frame TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 Saddle Washer 710-0599 736-0451 736-0270 Bell Washer .265 x 0.75 712-3005 Hex Flange Lock Nut 3/8-16 Hex Scr.
- Page 19 ModelD566 Part No. Description 712-0896 Lock Nut 782-7598 Belt Keeper 741-0124 Ball Bearing 750-1050 Flange Beadng Hex Jam Nut 5/16-24 712-3025 736-0425 Bell Washer .325 x .930 x .45 656-0047 Pulley, 3.82 x .313 x .68 736-0406 Flat Washer .422 x 1.38 x .060 682-0029 Front idler Assembly 732-04001...
- Page 20 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: 0 TPD RIIT" The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt Troy-Bilt LLC does not extend any warranty for LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used products sold or exported outside of the United in the United States, its possessions and territories.
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