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SafetyoAssembly
o Operation
o Adjustments
o Maintenance
oTroubleshooting
o Parts Lists oWarranty
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21" Seifopropelted
Mutching
Mower -- Model 556
READ SAFETY
RULES
AND mNSTRUCTmONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit is equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush-
coveredor grass-covered land unlessthe engine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor state laws (if any),
If a sparkarresteris used, it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator,Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code), Otherstates mayhavesimilarlaws,Federallaws applyon federallands,A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO, Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019,
FORMNO,769-02186
PRINTEDIN U,S,A
TROYBILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
11/2005
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- Page 1 If a sparkarresteris used, it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator,Inthe Stateof Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw (Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code), Otherstates mayhavesimilarlaws,Federallaws applyon federallands,A sparkarrester for the muffleris availablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO, Box361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019, FORMNO,769-02186 PRINTEDIN U,S,A TROYBILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 11/2005...
- Page 2 This Operator's Manua_ is an important part of your new lawn mower, mtwH_ he_p you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Slope Gauge ............Off-Season Storage .......... Safe Operation Practices ........
- Page 3 yourlawnmower o nsuchslopes. WARNING Do not mowon inclines with a dope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-" feet). A riding r could overturn and cause serious injury. if operating a walb behind mower on such a dope, it is extremely footing and you could dip, resulting in serious injury.
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Page 4: General Operation
manual. Aswithanytypeofpower e quipment, carelessness or erroronthepartoftheoperator can result i nserious injury. T hismachine i s capable ofamputating hands andfeetandthrowing objects. Failure t oobserve t hefollowing s afety instructions couldresult i n serious injury ordeath. Children 6. Alwayswear safetyglasses or safetygogglesduringopera- tion andwhile performingan adjustmentor repairto protect Tragicaccidentscan occurifoperatoris not alert to presence youreyes. - Page 5 The cutting bladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after 7. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipes andothersources the engine is shut off. Neverplace any part of the bodyin of ignition. the blade area untilyou are surethe blade has stopped 8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevaporswill rotating. accumulatein the area. 20.
- Page 6 1, Removeanypackingmaterialwhich may be between upperand lowerhandbs, a, Pull up and backon upperhandb as shownin Step 1,Makecertain the lowerhandb isseated securelyintothe handb mountingbrackets, b, Tighten star knobssecuringupperhandleto lowerhandle,Makesure thateach carriagebolt is seatedproperlyin the handb, 2, Locatehairpinclip in one hob on the weldpin on each sideof lowerhandle, a, Removehairpinclipfrom this hob, Usinga pair of plbrs, inserthairpinclip intothe otherhob on the...
- Page 7 is at the bottom, b, Slipplasticchannelof grass bagover hookson the frame,See Step6, All the plasticchannelsexcept center topof bagattachfrom outsideof bag, c, Attachcentertop of bagfrom insideof bag, 7, Followsteps belowto attachgrass cateher: a, Lift rear dischargedoor, b, Placegrass catcheron the pivotrod, Letgo of dischargedoorso that it restson thegrass catcher,See Step7, To removegrass catcheror convertto a mulcher(if...
- Page 8 WARNING Cutting Height Adjustment Levers The blade control mechanism is a Figure safety device. Never Now that you have set up your lawn mower for op- Cutting Height Adjustment Levers eration, get aquainted with its controls and features. One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and attempt to bypass its These are described below and illustrated on this is used to adjust the cutting height.
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Page 9: Starting Engine
Starting Engine the operator is standing near the lawn ARNING: Be sure no one other than .mowerwhile starting engine or operat- ing mower.Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monox- ide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing awayfrom any moving parts on engine and lawn mower. - Page 10 S_°_T°: _" _°_:,i_ Lubrication 1, Lubricatepwot ponts on the bladecontrolhandleat least oncea seasonwith lightoil,The bladecontrol mustoperatefreely in bothdirections,See Figure3, 2, Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith ...Lubricate these lightoil (or motoroil), If wheelsare removedfor any points before reason,lubricatesurfaceof the pivotarm and inner 3, Lubricatethe torsionspringand pivot pointon the rear dischargedoor periodicallywith lightoil to prevent rust, See Figure3,...
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Page 11: Blade Care
Blade Care WARNING:When removing cutting blade for sharpeningor replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold blade. 1, Disconnectspark plugwire fromspark plug,Turn moweron its side makingsurethat the air filter and the carburetorare up, 2, Removebolt, blade bensupport,blade,and blade adapterfromthe enginecrankshaft,See Figure5, 3, The bladecan be sharpenedwith a file or on a grind=... -
Page 12: Engine Failstostart
Engine failstoStart 1, B!aclecontroidisengaged, i: Engageblade cent[eL 2. Spark Plugwh'edisc0nnected_ 2. C0nneciWgeto Sparkplug, Fue!tank empty 0r StalefueL Filliank with Clean,fresh gaso)ine Enginenot prirned, 4. Pdrneengine as instructedin ©perat- 5. Fautysparkpug, 5, Cean, adustgap, orrepace. !ngYour Lawn Mowe[. Shoot og 6. Blocked fuel line, 6. -
Page 13: Off-Season Storage
Off-Season Storage 4, Coat mowerscuttingblade with chassisgreaseto The followingstepsshouldbe taken to prepareyourlawn preventrusting. --// mowerfor storage. 5. Storemowerin a dry, cleanarea. Donotstore next 1. Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin to corrosivematerials suchas fertilizer. the lubricationinstructions. When stor ng anytype of powerequ pment n a poor y 2. - Page 14 Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower WARNING DO NOT remeve safety (or any) labels from mower for any reason.
- Page 15 712-0214 710-04374 Hex Screw Hex Lock Nut,3/8-24 736-0105 Bell Washer325 x930 x45 711-04317 PinionShaft 756-04132 715-04030 DowelPin Pulley,382 x313 x68 710-04329 TorxScrew 715-0129 SpirolPin 707-04567A Transmission Bracket 70_04409A ShifterFork 726-04043 PushNut 711-04429 Output Shaft www,t[oybi!t._m 736-04178A SlottedWasher 736_0572 FlatWasher 731-05187 ClutchLever 736-04224 FlatWasher...
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- Page 17 746-04206 VariableSpeedCable 750-04404 SleeveSpacer9.10"Lg. 710-0599 TTScrew 1/4-20x0.5 748-04015A BladeAdapterw/ Pulley 731-04150C RearBaffle 21"Rd. 74b0741 21"MulchingBlade 710-04371 Screw 1/4-15 736-0524B BladeBelISupport 736-0474 Flat Washer 687-02044 PivotPlateAssembly 731-04204 DeluxeBail Cover 710d257 Hex Screw3/8-24 x 2.50 747-1161A Blade Control 749-0928A LowerHandle 749-04206 UpperHandle 732-04317 ExtensionSpring 787_01258A CableMount Bracket...
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Page 18: Limited Warranty
IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofof Purchaseto obtain deck adiustments, a nd normaldeteriorationof the exteriorfinish warrantycoverage. due to use or exposure. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthanan authorizedservice dealer. TROYBILT LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAN D, OHIO 44136-0019; Phone: 1(866} 840-6483, 1-330-558-7220...
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