Operator's Manual 21" Self Propelled Mulching Mower Model Series 560 IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page 3 6 7 9 Important Safe Operation Practices Slope Gauge Assembling Your Lawn Mower Know Your Lawn Mower Operating Your Lawn Mower Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Content Service & Adjustments Off Season Storage Trouble Shooting Illustrated Parts List 10 11 Page 13 14 15 16 Warranty 20 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.
SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES 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. When you see this symbol--HEED ITS WARNING.
yourfooting,releasethebladecontrolhandle 2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as immediately andthebladewillstoprotatingwithin shown on the slope gauge. threeseconds. 3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could 9. Mowindaylightor goodartificiallight;walk,notrun. cause slipping. 10. Stopthebladewhencrossinggraveldrives, walkways orroads. Children 11.
9. Neverremovegascapor addfuelwhiletheengine is hotor running.Allowenginetocoolatleasttwo minutesbeforerefueling. 10. Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltanktonomorethan_/2 inchbelowbottomoffillernecktoprovidespacefor fuelexpansion. 11. Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely. 12. If gasolineisspilled,wipeitofftheengineand equipment. Moveunittoanotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingtheengine. 13.
SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE i,ql A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING I _o I 15 ° _ r" W _ 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.
SECTION3: ASSEMBLING YOURLAWNMOWER Raise the upper handle in the direction shown in Figure 1 (step 3). Tighten the wing nuts which are already on the handle. See Figure 2. RemovingUnitFromCarton • • • • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open. Remove loose parts included with unit (i.e., operator's manual, oil, etc.). Cut corners and lay carton down flat. Remove packing material. Roll or slide unit out of carton.
Attaching StarterRope The rope guide is already attached to the right side of the upper handle of your mower. See Figure 4. • • With spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, hold the blade control against the upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the engine. Slip the rope through the rope guide as shown below. Tighten the wing nut holding the rope guide to the upper handle. /4_ \\ Wing Nut Starter ...... ///k_ \ \ f;_p/ _ grass ARNING: clippings, When make using sure the hooks mower on to the
SECTION4: KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 8 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. WARNING" Theinoperation of any being lawn mower can result foreign objects thrown into the operator's eyes thus causing severe eye damage.
SECTION5: OPERATING YOURLAWNMOWER ToStopEngine _ • • ARNING" andRead and understand all and instructions warnings on the machine in this manual before operating. Gas& OilFill-Up • • NOTE: See your engine manual packed with your unit for more detailed instructions, Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow relevant instructions in the engine manual for this. Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the engine manual.
SECTION6: MAINTAININGYOURLAWNMOWER • _ disconnect ARNING" the Always spark plug stopwire the before engine and performing any maintenance work or adjustments on your lawn mower. Inspect muffler periodically, and replace if necessary. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters can create a fire hazard. WARNING: surrounding areas while the Avoid mowermuffler engineand is hot because temperature of these areas of the engine may exceed 150 ° F.
BladeControl To ReplaceBlade: • • Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control and the brake cable at least once a season with light oil. The blade control must operate freely in both directions. • • Insert the hex bolt, earlier removed, through the center holes on the blade bell support and the blade adapter-pulley assembly respectively. • Install the blade assembly on the crankshaft. Tighten the hex bolt to the recommended torque.
SECTION7: SERVICE& ADJUSTMENTS Replacing DriveBelt • Tighten the screw, loosened earlier, to secure the belt tension spring to the transmission, and reassemble the front drive cover. Remove two shoulder screws securing the front drive cover to the mower deck. See Figure 11. Right Front Wheel _ Left Front Wheel Loosen this screw Shoulder _Screw Figure 12 Replacing RearFlap • • Screw To remove rear flap, cut off the flat end of the wire rod which secures it to the deck. See Figure 13.
For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment handles to higher cutting height position. \ Height Adjustment Lever Notch 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 on the handle brackets. Attach the starter rope as instructed in the Assembly section.
SECTION9: TROUBLE-SHOOTING Problem Engine fails to start Possible Cause Corrective Action 1. 2. 3. 4. Blade control disengaged Spark plug wire disconnected Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel Blocked fuel line 1. 2. 3. 4. Engage blade control. Connect wire to spark plug. Fill up tank with fresh gasoline. Clean fuel line. 5. 6. Faulty spark plug Engine flooded 5. 6. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. Wait a few minutes to restart. Do not prime. 1. 2.
SECTION10: PARTSLISTFORMODELSERIES560 % 16
ModelSeries560 Ref. No Part No. Ref. No Description Part No. Description 1. 747-1214 Drive Control 42. 736-0524B Blade Bell Support 2. 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 43. 687-02044 Pivot Plate Assembly 3. 736-0270 Bell Washer.265 x 0.75 44. 710-1257 Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 2.50 4. 17032A Deflector Chute Adapter 45. 749-0928A Lower Handle 5. 732-1014 Torsion Spring 46. 732-1043 Belt Tension Spring 6. 731-2626t Deluxe Bail Cover 47. 720-0426 Adjustment Knob 7.
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. "MTD"warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
