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Operator's Manual
21" Self Propelled
Mulching Mower
Model 565
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.
MTD LLC, P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-00545A
(11/2002)
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- Page 1 Operator's Manual 21" Self Propelled Mulching Mower Model 565 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-...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ..............Slope Guage ...................... Assembling Your Lawn Mower ................Know Your Lawn Mower ..................Operating Your Lawn Mower ................Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ................Service & Adjustments ..................Off-Season Storage ................... Troubleshooting ....................Parts List ...................... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructionswhich, 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 w ithin 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 is hotor 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 than1/2 blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when inchbelow bottom offillernecktoprovide space for servicing them.
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Page 6: Slope Guage
SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST £o 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. -
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 Attaching StarterRope The rope guide is already attached to the right side of ARNING: grass clippings, make sure the hooks on the When using the mower to bag the upper handle of your mower. See Figure 4. grass catcher are firmly seated on the chute •...
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Page 9: Know Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER Read this owner's manual and safety rules before Starter Rope operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations The starter rope is attached to the handle. Stand behind in Figure 8 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself the unit and pull the starter rope to start the unit. -
Page 10: Operating Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 5: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNMOWER a firm grip on the starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly. ARNING: instructions and warnings on the machine and Read and understand all ToStopEngine in this manual before operating. • Release the blade control handle to stop the engine Gas&... -
Page 11: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER • Inspect muffler periodically, and replace if necessary. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters ARNING: can create a fire hazard. Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance work or adjustments on your lawn mower. - Page 12 Engine To ReplaceBlade: • Follow the engine manual instructionsand • Before reinstalling the blade-pulley assembly to the recommended schedule for lubricating engine unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner components. surface of the blade adapter with light oil. • Also lubricate the bolt hole and the hex bolt.
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Page 13: Service & Adjustments
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 _!_-v-_----_ Wheel ..-- eft Front... -
Page 14: Off-Season Storage
For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment handles to higher cutting height position. Height Adjustment Notch Lever Lower Handle Figure 14 Reassemble the upper handle to the lower handle. Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes of the weld pins and replace the carriage bolts and wing nuts Figure 15 on the handle brackets. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
SECTION 9: TROUBLE-SHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine fails to start Blade control handle disengaged Engage blade control handle Spark plug wire disconnected Connect wire to spark plug Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel Fill up tank with fresh gasoline Blocked fuel line Clean fuel line Faulty spark plug... -
Page 16: Parts List
SECTION 10: PARTSLISTFORMODEL 565... - Page 17 Model565 Ref. No Ref. No Part No. Part No. Description Description 747-2136 Lower Bail Handle 710-1257 Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 2.50 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 749-0907B Lower Handle 736-0270 Bell Washer .265 x 0.75 731-1426 HubCap 782-7006 712-0431 Hinged Mounting Bracket Flange Lock Nut 732-1014...
- Page 18 For instance, if a part 714-0101 Hairpin Clip numbered 700-xxxx is painted Yard-Man 682-0512A Height Adjustment Assembly RH Green, the part number to order would be 682-0511A Height Adjustment Assembly LH* 700-xxxx-0665. 782-7551 Yard-Man Green: 0665...
- Page 19 Safety& Decorative Labels MODEL PLATE 777832102 777S30118 777D00535 777S30108 ON SiDE .... 777D06790 DISCHARGE DOOR 777D05464 WARNING 751 T64208569 EMiSSiONS 751T64210474 PRIMER 751T641873...
- Page 20 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRD-MaN) The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD LLC does not extend any warranty for products 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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