Operator's Manual 21" Self Propelled Mulching Mower Model 559 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).
TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Slope Guage ...................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower .......................................................................... Know Your Lawn Mower .................................................................................... 7 9 Operating Your Lawn Mower .............
SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES ,i_lj WARNING: This and/or symbol property points out safety instructions which, notinstructions followed, could the personal safety of important yourself and others. Read and followif all in thisendanger 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. Mowindaylightorgoodartificiallight;walk,notrun. cause slipping. 10.Stopthebladewhencrossinggraveldrives, walkways or roads. Children 11.
9. Neverremovegascaporaddfuelwhiletheengine is hotorrunning.Allowenginetocoolatleasttwo minutesbeforerefueling. 10. Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltankto nomorethanV2 inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion. 11. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. 12. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine. 13.
SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST o ,,| i o I 15 ° _ .i 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 RemovingUnitFromCarton Assembling Handle • • • • • 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. Check carton • Remove grass bag from the unit and set it out of the way. See Figure 3 (step 1).
• Usinga pairofpliers,insertthehairpinclipintothe innerholeontheweldpin.Repeatonotherside. SeeFigure5. Starter Wing Nut R°peN___ Upper Handle Rope Guide _ Lower Handle Handle Mounting Brkt. Wing Nut Move Hairpin Clip Figure 5 • • After you have moved the hairpin clip, install the carriage bolt, (carriage bolt must go to the inside of handle) included in the hardware pack, in the upper hole on the handle mounting bracket. Secure with one plastic wing nut, also included in the hardware pack.
SECTION4: KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 10 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. _ll WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the operator's eyes thus causing severe eye damage.
SECTION5: OPERATING YOURLAWNMOWER WARNING: continuous, full arm stroke. Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly. Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. StoppingEngine Gas& OilFill-Up • • 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. WARNING: • Release lower bail handle.
• • • Attach grass catcher following instructions on page 8 of this manual. Grass clippings will automatically collect in the bag as you run the mower. Operate the mower till the grass bag is full. Refer to page 9 for description of flow indicator. Stop engine completely by releasing the blade control handle. Make sure that the unit has come to Lift discharge door and pull grass bag up and away from the mower to dispose of the grass clippings. Discharge Door a complete stop.
ChuteDeflector& Rear DischargeDoor Transmission • • Lubricate the torsion spring and the pivot point on each end of the rear discharge door using a light oil. This will prevent rusting of the discharge door. The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory and does not require lubrication on a regular basis as part of maintenance. Engine • Follow the engine manual instructions and recommended schedule for lubricating engine components.
Blade MountingTorque: • Blade adapter bolts: 120 in.lbs, minimum, 150 in.lbs.maximum Center bolt: 450 in.lbs, minimum, 600 in.lbs, maximum. Right Front Wheel ReplacingDriveBelt • • 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 13.
Turn the lower handle around so the notch on the bottom shown bottom handle Simply depress the lever towards the wheel and move the lever assembly to desired position. See Figure 17. For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment handles to higher cutting height position. of the lower handle is facing forward as in Figure 16. Reassemble, placing the holes in the handle over the weld pins in the mounting bracket.
• • Change oil if it has not been changed in the last three months. For instructions on how to change oil, refer to the engine manual. Clean engine and remove any grass clippings. Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in the gasoline will cause problems. Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
SECTION10: PARTSLISTFORMODEL559 1 \ \ \ 17 / 26 23 31 19 75 20 \ 45 / 74 / 79 25 72 68 56 .37 82 84 /61 58 83 24 35 6_ \ 66 67. _ 64 46 _:J3 47 38 39 48 IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely.
Model559 Ref. No Part No. Ref. No Description Part No. Description 1. 747-2136 Lower Bail Handle 48. 736-3013 Flat Washer 6. 746-0960 Drive Cable 49. 734-2042 Wheel 8 x 2 7. 747-0824 Control Lever 50. 716-0865 8. 749-1499 Upper Handle 51. 717-1761 Snap Ring Gear 14T LH FWD 9. 720-0294 Foam Grip, 9" 717-1762 Gear 14T RH FWD * 747-0995A 10. 712-0324 Hex Lock Nut, 1/4-20 52. 11. 746-0883 53. 736-0451 Grass Bag Frame RR Saddle Washer 12.
Model559 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 89. 782-7551 Wheel Dust Cap 90. 716-01 O2 Snap Ring 91.
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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. This e. f.