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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.
769-00547B
(10/2003)
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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 PRINTED IN U,S,A, FORM...
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TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Slope Guage Service & Adjustments Assembling Your Lawn Mower Troubleshooting Know Your Lawn Mower Illustrated Parts List 17 Operating Your Lawn Mower warranty FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. -
Page 3: Section 1: Important Safeoperation P Ractices
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: Slope Operation
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: Your Responsibility
Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine lead to improper performance and compromise is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two safety!" minutes before refueling. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the 10. - Page 6 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING ¢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, 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.
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Page 7: Section 3: Assembling Your Lawnmower
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER Pull the drive control handle all the way back. ToolsRequired While holding the drive control handle, hook the "Z" • Pair of Pliers end of the drive cable into the bottom hole of the • Funnel drive control handle from inside to outside. - Page 8 Attaching DriveAdjusterBlock Grass Catcher . ° The drive adjuster block is attached to the drive cable. Frame insert Trame Remove bolt attached to the lower right handle. Align the drive adjuster blockwith hole in handle. Its curved side goes against the handle, Secure drive adjuster block with the bolt previously removed.
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Page 9: Converting Tosidedischarge
Converting ToMulcher ,,Mulching Plug Lift the rear discharge door on the mower and lift the grass catcher up. Release the discharge door to allow it to close the rear opening of the mower. Hinge Pin_ Converting ToSideDischarge jDeflector Make sure the grass catcher is off the unit and the rear discharge door is closed. -
Page 10: Section 4: Know Your Lawnmower
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 10 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. -
Page 11: Section 5: Operating Y Our Lawnmower
SECTION 5: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNMOWER ToStopEngine WARNING: Read and understand all • Release the blade control handle to stop the engine instructions and warnings on the machine and and blade. in this manual before operating. • Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent accidental starting while Gas&... -
Page 12: Section 6: Maintaining Your Lawnmower
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER • Inspect muffler periodically, and replace if necessary. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters WARN IN G: Always stop the engine and can create a fire hazard. spark plug _l_, disconnect the wire before performing any maintenance work or WARNING: Avoid muffler and surrounding adjustments on your lawn mower. - Page 13 BladeControl Before reinstalling the blade-pulley assembly to the unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner • Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control surface of the blade adapter with light oil. handle and the brake cable at least once a season Also lubricate the bolt hole and the hex bolt.
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Page 14: Section 7: 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 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 Cutting Height
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... -
Page 16: Section 8: Off-Season S Torage
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 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, V-BELTS...
- Page 18 ModelD566 Ref. No Re_ No Part No. PaN No. Description Description 747-04080 631-04025 Handle Assembly Comp,: Red Grass Bag Frame TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0,5 736-0451 Saddle Washer 710-0599 Bell Washer .265 x 0,75 712-3005 736-0270 Hex Flange Lock Nut 3/8-16 710-1652 Tt Screw 1/4-20 x .625"...
- Page 19 ModelD566 "--2 Part No. Description ..3 712-0896 Lock Nut ,_j5 782-7598 Belt Keeper 741-0124 Ball Bearing 750-1050 Flange Bearing 712-3025 Hex Jam Nut 5/16-24 736-0425 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...
- Page 20 WARRANTY FOR: _® The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC Troy-Bilt does not extend any warranty for products sold with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the or exported outside of the United States, its possessions...
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