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 forestcovered, 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).
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Slope Guage ...................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower .......................................................................... Know Your Lawn Mower .................................................................................... 7 9 Operating Your Lawn Mower ...............
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. When you see this symbol--HEED ITS WARNING.
yourfooting,releasethebladecontrolhandle 2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as immediately andthebladewillstoprotating within shown on the slope gauge. threeseconds. 3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could 9. Mowindaylightorgoodartificiallight;walk,notrun. cause slipping. 10. Stopthebladewhencrossinggraveldrives, walkwaysor roads. Children 11.
9. Neverremovegascapor addfuelwhiletheengine is hotor running.Allowenginetocoolatleasttwo minutesbeforerefueling. 10.Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltanktonomorethan1/2 inchbelowbottomoffillernecktoprovidespacefor fuelexpansion. 11.Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely. 12.If gasolineis spilled,wipeitofttheengineand equipment. Moveunittoanotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingtheengine. 13.
SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST ! I ! I I £o 15 ° L _ 09 .i ILl u_ 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 lower handle in the direction shown in RemovingUnitFromCarton • • • • Figure 1 (step 2) till it snaps into place. 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. 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.
AttachingStarterRope 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 handle 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.
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. Starter Rope The starter rope is attached to the handle. Stand behind the unit and pull the starter rope to start the unit. BladeControl Handle The blade control handle is located on the upper handle of the mower.
SECTION5: OPERATING YOURLAWNMOWER a firm grip on the starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly. _ instructions ARNING:andRead warnings and understand on the machine all and in this manual before operating. ToStopEngine Gas& Oil Fill-Up • Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade. • • Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the engine to prevent accidental starting while equipment is unattended. • Check oil level and add oil if necessary.
SECTION6: MAINTAINING YOURLAWNMOWER • _ ARNING:the Always stopwire the before engine and disconnect spark plug 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. _ ARNING: surrounding areas while the Avoid mowermuffler engineand is hot because temperature of these areas of the engine may exceed 150 ° F.
Engine • Follow the engine manual instructionsand recommended schedule for lubricating engine components. To ReplaceBlade: • Before reinstalling the blade-pulley assembly to the unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil. • Also lubricate the bolt hole and the hex bolt. BladeCare • • Periodically inspect the blade adapter and pulley for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary.
SECTION7: SERVICE& ADJUSTMENTS Tighten the screw, loosened earlier, to secure the belt tension spring to the transmission, and reassemble the front drive cover. ReplacingDriveBelt • Remove two shoulder screws securing the front drive cover to the mower deck. See Figure 11. Right Front _!_-v-_----_ Wheel ..
\ For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment handles to higher cutting height position. \ Height Adjustment Lever Notch J 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 handle disengaged Spark plug wire disconnected Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel Blocked fuel line 1. 2. 3. 4. Engage blade control handle 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.
SECTION 10: PARTSLISTFORMODEL565 1 22 \ 10_ 27 16 52 45 79 63 64 66 65, 102 36 37 16
Model565 Ref. No Part No. Ref. No Description Part No. Description 1, 747-2136 Lower Bail Handle 44. 710-1257 Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 2.50 2. 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 45. 749-0907B Lower Handle 3, 736-0270 Bell Washer .265 x 0.75 46. 731-1426 HubCap 4, 782-7006 Hinged Mounting Bracket 47. 712-0431 Flange Lock Nut 5, 732-1014 Torsion Spring 48. 732-04090 Torsion Spring 6, 712-3005 Lock Nut 49. 734-2042 Wheel 8 x 2 7, 647-04014 Control Lever 50.
Model565 Table contined from previous page Ref. No Part No. NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a replacement part. For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Yard-Man Green, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0665. Yard-Man Green: 0665 Yard-Man Yellow: 0674 Powder Black: 0637 Description 85. 618-0657 Transmission Assembly 86. 715-0169 Roll Pin 87.
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRD-MaN) 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. d. MTD LLC warrants this product against defects 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.
