Safe Operation Practices • Set=Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting OPER roR's • Warranty L Self Propelled Mower m Model Series V560 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 b. secures the of grass bag over hooks on the frame. See Fig. 3-4. All the plastic rope guide. channels except center top of bag attach from outside Figure 4_ Slip plastic channel Figure 3-4 3=3 against of bag. a. Hold blade control upper b. Pull starter control. rope out of the engine. c. Slip starter rope into rope guide. d. Tighten handle. c.
Each wheel has a height adjustment Side DischargeChute Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To convert discharge, make sure grass catcher discharge door is closed. 1. On the side of the mower, height to side is off of the unit and rear lift the mulching of the mower. lever to change the cutting Refer to Fig. 3-7. 1. Depress height adjustment 2. Slide lever to desired lever towards position wheel. for a change in cutting height. plug. See Figure 3-6. 3.
4 Controls andFeatures Drive Controk Recoil Starter Side Discharge Chute 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. Instead of collecting the grass clippings in a grass catcher or using the side discharge chute, some mower models have the option of recirculating the clippings back to the lawn.
5 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 are removed for any reason, lubricate surface of the pivot arm and inner surface of the wheel with light oil. See Fig. 6-1. safety rules when performing any 3. on this lawn mower does not cover items that Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot discharge door and side mulch plug periodically oil to prevent points on the rear with light rust. See Fig. 6-1.
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 Blade Care 5. Lubricate the engine crankshaft the blade adapter WARNING: sharpening When removing or replacement, the cutting protect blade for onto the engine crankshaft. Place the blade on the adapter such that the side of the blade marked "Bottom" (or with your hands with part number) 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.
3. Press inward on tab on the engine the baffle bracket. baffle to release it from 5. See Fig. 7-3. Replace with new belt, making engine pulley while it around 6. the transmission Reattach engine in the previous 7. pulling Turn mower sure belt is firmly from the other seated on side and sliding pulley. baffle and reassemble blade as described section. back over and make sure belt is seated on the transmission pulley.
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 Remedy correctly. 1. Place all four wheels in same height position (if equipped Mower will not self propel with individual height adjusters). 2. Dull blade. 2. Sharpen or replace blade. 1. Belt not installed properly. 1. Check belt for proper pulley installation and movement. 2. Debris clogging 2. Stop engine, disconnect spark plug boot, and clean out debris. 3. Damaged orworn drive operation. belt.
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ModelSeriesV560 Ref I Part Number NO, 1 Description I 746-04206A Variable Speed Cable Ref No, Description 23 732-04090A Torsion Spring - RH 747-04588 Pivot Rod 731-05021A Transmission Cover - Yellow Cover - Gray 2 731-04150C Rear Baffle 21" Rd. 24 3 710-1241 Screw, 1/4-15 x 1.
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ModelSeries V560 Ref I Part Number NO. 1 Description I 750-04405 Ref NO, Slev. Spacer, 1.8" Lg. 2 750-04404 Sleeve Spacer, 9.10" Lg. 20 3 710-0654A Self-Tapping 21 4 787-01278 21" Deck 3 in 1 SP Sems Screw I I I Part Description Number 734-04093 Rear Wheel, 12 x 2.125, Zag 710-04531 Screw, 1/4-20 x .390 717-1762 Gear 14T RH FWD RH 717-1761 Gear 14T LH FWD LH 715-0221 Dowel Pin 5 710-0599 TT Screw, 1/4-20 x 0.
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").
