Safe Operation Practices • Set=Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting OPER roR's • 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 a Lawn Mower manufactured by This product has met the rigid safety standards Power Equipment Institute and an independent MTD LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained. Please read this entire It instructs maintain persons manual prior to operating you how to safely and easily set up, operate your machine. laboratory.
2 importantSafeOperationPractices WARNING: This symbol could endanger points the personal all instructions safety and/or in this manual with these instructions out important 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 toavoidtripping 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 can ignite. is extremely flammable original Wash your skin and change clothes Use only an approved 3. Never fill containers gasoline container. inside a vehicle 4. Remove gas-powered equipment from Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment container, rather than from a gasoline Keep the nozzle in contact container opening 7.
SparkArrestor AverageUsefulLife According _ Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 140 exhaust system is equipped a new machine or have the machine inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and meeting applicable with a spark arrester local or state laws (if any).
Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... I I | ! ! ! !-- Z 0 0 ! ! !-Z i I ¢N Z 0 i I- ! | 15 ° Usethis page as a guide to determine slopeswhere you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not operate (a rise of approximately mowers up and down up and down slopes. your lawn mower on such slopes. Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
3 Assembly& Set-Up Contents of Carton One Lawn Mower One Lawn Mower One GrassCatcher One Engine Operator's Operator's One Bottle Manual of Oil One Hardware Manual Pack One Side Discharge Chute Assembly NOTE:This unit is shipped 2. without gasoline or oil in the engine. Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying manual BEFORE operating your mower. engine Locate the hairpin clip on the weld pin on each side of lower handle. a. 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. chute under hinge pin on Lower the mulching 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 and Features Drive Controk Recoil Starter ................ Side Discharge Chute Mulch Plu¢ Cutting Height Adjustment Levers J Figure 44 BladeControl MulchPlug The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the The mulch plug is used for mulching purposes.
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 odorless and deadly carbon monoxide, loose clothing away from any moving engine and lawn mower. Follow the set of instructions engine manual an gas. Keep hands, feet, hair and pertaining parts on to your unit. Refer to for help with the engine.
UsingYourLawnMower 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 operating any adjustments the mower, instructions while you are in the & Set-Up" section.
6 Maintenance& Adjustments Maintenance 2. Lubricate motor General Recommendations Always observe maintenance. The warranty safety rules when performing does not cover items that the torsion spring and pivot discharge door and side mulch plug periodically oil to prevent 4. Changing DeckCare of engine-governed speed will void engine warranty. be checked at least once each A and make sure these are 1.
Engine Care ReplacingRearFlap A list of key engine maintenance performance accompanying Maintain by the mower jobs required for good 1. is given below. Follow the engine manual for a detailed oil level as instructed list and instructions. in engine manual. Service air cleaner every 25 hours under Clean every few hours under extremely normal To remove rear flap, lift rear door, and press flap in on either side to remove from hole. See Fig. 6-2. r conditions. .......... ! dusty conditions.
7 Service 8lade Care 4. WARNING: sharpening 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 for cracks, especially strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. below for blade service. 1.
Belt Care 1. 4. Replace with new belt, working around blade. Make sure belt is firmly seated on engine pulley while pulling from the other side and sliding it around the transmission pulley. Tighten screw loosened earlier to secure belt tension spring to the transmission. S. Reassemble front drive cover. 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.
Troubleshooting Problem Engine Fails to start Cause 1. Remedy Blade control disengaged. 1. Engage blade control. 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. 7. Engine flooded. 7.
Troubleshooting Problem Uneven cut Cause 1. Wheels not positioned correctly. Remedy 1. Place all fourwheels (if equipped 2. Dull blade. in same height position with individual height adjusters). 2. Sharpen or replace blade.
ModelSeries560 16 \ 17 ,4 19 [] ii 46 35 47 74 9 Wheel Treads Zag Tread NOTE: Mower standard features/components equipment. vary by model.
ModelSeries560 Ref I Part Number NO. 1 747-1214 Ref Description I No. I Part Number Description Drive Control 29 731-04150C Rear Baffle 712-0397 Wing Nut 2 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 30 3 736-0270 Bell Washer.265 31 750-04595 Slev. Spacer 1.4" Lg. 4 17032A Deflector 32 710-0216 Hex Screw, 3/8-16 x.75 732-04090A Torsion Spring - RH x 0.
Model Series560 Ref I Part Number NO, Description I 55 710-1652 TT Scr. w/Washer 56 687-02280A Handle Bracket Assembly - LH 687-02279A Handle Bracket Assembly - RH 57 715-0221 Dowel 58 736-0474 Washer 59 687-02335 Pivot Arm Assembly - RH 687-02336 Pivot Arm Assembly- LH 60 732-0866 Rear Spring Lever 61 720-0312 Foam Grip 62 738-04266 Shoulder 63 734-04082 Rear Wheel, 12 x 1.8, Bar, Gray 734-04089 Rear Wheel, 12 x 1.8, Bar, Yellow 734-04093 Rear Wheel, 12 x 2.
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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 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").
