Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty L Self Propelled Mower m Model Series 560 MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo.
1 ToTheOwner ThankYou Thank you for purchasing It was carefully when properly a Lawn Mower Please read this entire manual It instructs manufactured engineered to provide excellent operated and maintained. by MTD. prior to operating your machine.
2 importantSafeOperationPractices WARNING: This symbol could endanger points out important the personal all instructions safety and/or in this manual with these instructions before property attempting may result in personal When you see this symbol. safety instructions of yourself to operate which, if not followed, and others. this machine. Read and follow Failure to comply injury.
12. Amissing ordamaged discharge cover cancause blade contact orthrown object injuries. 13. Many injuries occur asaresult ofthemower beingpulled overthefootduring afallcaused byslipping ortripping. Donotholdontothemower ifyouarefalling; release the handle immediately. 14. Never pullthemower back toward youwhileyouare walking. Ifyoumustback themower away fromawallor obstruction firstlookdownandbehind toavoid tripping andthenfollowthese steps: a. Stepback frommower tofullyextend yourarms. b.
Service 3. Check the blade and engine intervals To avoid personal care in handling injury or property damage gasoline. Gasoline is extremely can ignite. Wash your skin and change flammable clothes original 3. Use only an approved Never fill containers gasoline container. inside a vehicle 4. Remove gas-powered equipment Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight equipment 7. trailer and refuel it on the ground.
SparkArrestor Notice Regarding Emissions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate may include the following Modification (EM), Oxidizing Injection on regular emission unleaded control gasoline, and internal combustion engine and should not be used WARNING: This machine is equipped with an on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush i_ll systems: Engine Catalyst (OC), Secondary A
Safety Symbols This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear machine before attempting to assemble and operate. on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) Read, understand, assemble and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to and operate DANGER -- ROTATING BLADES To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate or grass catcher is in its proper place.
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3 AssembJy & Set-Up Contents of Carton One Lawn Mower One Lawn Mower One Grass Catcher One Engine Operator's Assembly Operator's 2. NOTE:This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying manual BEFORE operating your mower. One Side Discharge Chute Manual Locate the hairpin clip on the weld pin on each side of lower handle. a. engine One Bottle of Oil Manual Remove hairpin clip from this hole.
3. The rope guide is attached handle. to the right side of the upper See Fig. 3-3. Loosen the wing nut which secures the 1. Place rear of the mower 2. Remove lock nut from pivot arm assembly (on select models, in a plastic bag). rope guide. deck on raised blocks. these may be included 3. Slide wheel, with hollow with lock nut. 4. Assemble the other separately side in, onto pivot arm and secure side in the same manner.
2. Follow the steps below to attach the grass catcher: a. Lift rear discharge 2. Slide two hooks of side discharge mulching door. See Fig. 3-6. plug assembly. remove side mulching not mulching. ,p chute under Lower the mulching hinge pin on plug. Do not plug at any time, even when you are Adjustments Each wheel has a height adjustment height lever to change the cutting of the mower. 1. Depress height adjustment 2. Slide lever to desired height. lever towards position wheel.
4 Controls andFeatures Drive Controk Recoil Starter Side Discharge Chute Cutting Height Adjustment Levers J Figure 4-1 BladeControl MulchPlug The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower.
Operation f Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator engine or operating mower. Never run engine is standing near the lawn mower while starting indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower. Follow the set of instructions pertaining to your unit. Refer to engine manual for help with the engine. Honda Engine: I.
UsingYour Lawn Mower UsingGrassCatcher Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects You can use the grass catcher to collect operating the mower. which could damage be accidently thrown serious personal 1. lawn mower or engine. Such objects could by the mower in any direction and cause injury to the operator 1. and others. The operation of any lawn mower performing any adjustments the mower, following instructions while can you are in the & Set-Up" section.
Maintenance & Adjustments Maintenance 2. Lubricate motor General Recommendations Always observe maintenance. The warranty at least once a season with light oil (or are removed for any reason, lubricate surface of the pivot arm and inner surface with light oil. See Fig. 6-1. safety rules when performing 3.
Engine Care ReplacingRearFlap A list of key engine performance maintenance by the mower accompanying for good 1. is given below. Follow the engine manual Maintain jobs required for a detailed oil level as instructed list and instructions. in engine manual. Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal Clean every few hours under extremely To remove rear flap, lift rear door, and press flap in on either side to remove from hole. See Fig. 6-2. r conditions. ..........
7 Service Blade Care WARNING: sharpening 4. When removing or replacement, the cutting protect blade for Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly. When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of your hands with grind. Grind each cutting balanced. a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Periodically inspect the blade adapter strike a foreign object. Replace when below for blade service. 1. for cracks, especially necessary.
Belt Care 1. 5. Slide belt off of engine pulley and thread through the opening in the deck. SeeFigure 7-4. Remove two shoulder screws securing front drive cover to mower deck. See Figure 7-2. Press inward on sides of front drive cover and release tabs that secure it to the height adjuster brackets. Remove drive cover from mower. Figure 7-4 6. Replace with new belt, making engine pulley while Figure 7-2 2. 3. 4. Loosen screw holding belt tension spring to transmission. See Figure 7-2 inset.
Troubleshooting Problem Engine Fails to start Cause 1. Remedy Blade control disengaged. 2. Spark plug boot disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark boot. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). 4. Prime engine as instructed section. in the Operation 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Blocked fuel line. 6. Clean fuel line. Z Engine flooded. Z Waita few mmutes to restart, butdo not prime.
Problem Cause Uneven cut 1. Wheels not positioned Remedy correctly. 1. Place all four wheels in same height (if equipped 2. Dull blade. i : SECTION 8 -- TROUBLESHOOTING with individual position height adjusters). 2. Sharpen or replace blade.
9 Replacement Parts 1- [ Component Phone (800) 800-7310 serial number or (330) 220-4683 ready).
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 and/or its territories and possessions, and by MTD Products Limited with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in Canadaand/ or its territories and possessions (either entity respectively, "MTD").
