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Troy-Bilt 566 Operator's Manual

Troy-Bilt 566 Operator's Manual

Variable speed 21" self propelled mulching mower
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Operator's Manual
Models 566 & 569
Variable Speed
21" Self Propelled
Mulching Mower
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.
Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND, O HIO44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-01542
(12/2004)

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Summary of Contents for Troy-Bilt 566

  • Page 1 (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. Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND, O HIO44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 769-01542 (12/2004)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices Service and 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: 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 llow engine tocool a tleasttwo safety!" minutes b efore refueling. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the 10.Never o verfillfueltank.Filltanktonomore thanY2 blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when inchbelow bottom offillernecktoprovide space for servicing them.
  • Page 6 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 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).

  • Page 7: Assembling Your Lawn Mower

    SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER Removing UnitFromCarton Assembling H andle • 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 Assembling G rassCatcher NOTE: If the grass catcher came pre-assembled, Carriage Bolt proceed to the next section. If not, follow the steps below to assemble it before attaching to the mower. Wing Nut _andle Insert frame into grass bag with the black plastic Mounting Bracket side on the bottom of bag.
  • Page 9 Attaching GrassCatcher ConvertingToSide Discharge • Lift the rear discharge door and place the grass • Make sure the grass catcher is off the unit and the catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of discharge door rear discharge door is closed. Refer to Figure 7. so that it rests on the grass catcher.

  • Page 10: Know Your Lawnmower

    SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER BladeControl Handle Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations The blade control handle is located on the upper handle in Figure 8 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself of the mower.
  • Page 11 SECTION 5: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNMOWER ARNING: operator is standing near the lawn mower while Be sure no one other than the ARNING: instructions and warnings on the machine and Read and understand all starting engine or operating mower. in this manual before operating. WARNING: Never run engine indoors or in Gas&...

  • Page 12: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

    Mulching For best results in mowing, keep the cutting height position high until you can determine a suitable height. For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the deck, preventing Bagging GrassClippings proper mulching of grass clippings.
  • Page 13 Lubrication • Turn mower on itsside making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are up. To Remove Blade: • Remove the hex bolt which holds the blade adapter- pulley assembly to the engine crankshaft. See Figure 10. Remove the pulley assembly and the bell support from the crankshaft.
  • Page 14 SECTION 7: SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Replacing DriveBelt 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 11. Right Front _ _E__f---_ Wheel eft Front...
  • Page 15 Height Adjustment Bottom View Lever ® ...._Upper Adjustment Handle Wheel\ Drive Clutch Control Figure 15 Figure 14 NOTE: For some people the drive clutch control may not be in a comfortable position. You can adjust the handle by tightening the adjustment wheel. DriveClutchControl EngineAdjustments The adjustment wheel is located in the drive clutch...

  • Page 16: Off Season Storage

    NOTE: • Drain the fuel from the tank by running the engine Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable altemative to until the fuel tank is empty. emptying the tank of fuel in minimizing the formation of • Remove spark plug, pour approximately 1/2 ounce fuel gum deposits during storage.
  • Page 17 NOTES...
  • Page 18 SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FORMODEL SERIES 566 & 569 ®...
  • Page 19 ModelSeries566 & 569 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Description Description 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 738-0507B Shoulder Scr.500 Dia. x.434 736-0270 Bell Washer.265 x 0.75 710-1652 Tt Screw 1/4-20 x.625" 17032A 734-04127 Deflector Chute Adapter Wheel, 12 x 2.125 732-1014 715-0221 Dowel Pin...
  • Page 20 ModelSeries566 & 569...
  • Page 21 ModelSeries566 & 569 Ref. No Part No. Part No. Description Ref. No Description 731-04204 Deluxe Bail Cover 732-04089A Torsion Spring LH 731-1059 732-04090A Cable Mounting Cap Torsion Spring RH 731-1058 Control Cover Lower Half 714-0104 Cotter Pin 731-1057 712-0397 Control Cover Upper Half Wing Nut 787-01258 Cable Mount Bracket...
  • Page 22 NOTES...
  • Page 23 NOTES;...

  • Page 24: Warranty

    MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: ® The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC Troy-Bilt does not extend any warranty for products with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the sold or exported outside of the United States, its United States, its possessions and territories.

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