Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL 21-inch Self-Propelled Mulching Mower — Model Series V560 IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local o
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble, prepare, and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Slope Gauge........................................................ 3 Safe Operation Practices.................................... 4 Setup and Adjustment........................................ 6 Operating Your Lawn Mower............................... 8 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower.....................
1 Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. Slope Gauge 3IGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE &O OR A FENCE POST OR A CORNER OF A BUILDING OT LD ALO NG D ESEN TED L I N E REPR LOPE TS A S 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). Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up and down slopes.
2 Safe Operation Practices WARNING This symbol points out important safety instructions which, 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.
19. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating. 20. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control handle or other safety protective devices in place and working.
3 1. Remove any packing material which may be between upper and lower handles. a. Pull up and back on upper handle as shown in Figure 3-1. Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mounting brackets. A b. Tighten star knobs securing upper handle to lower handle. Make sure that each carriage bolt is seated properly in the handle. Setup and Adjustment 2. Locate hairpin clip on the weld pin on each side of lower handle. a. Remove hairpin clip from this hole.
5. Follow steps below to attach grass catcher: a. Lift rear discharge door. 6. If coverting to side discharge, make sure grass catcher is off unit and rear discharge door is closed. a. Lift mulching plug on the right side of mower. b. Place grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher. See Figure 3-5.
4 Operating Your Lawn Mower Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Drive Control Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Levers WARNING The blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
4 Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. Never run engine 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. 2 Operating Your Lawn Mower 1 3 Follow the set of instructions pertaining to your unit. Refer to engine manual for help with the engine.
5 Lubrication • Lubricate pivot points on the blade control at least once a season with light oil. The blade control must operate freely in both directions. See Figure 5-1. • Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or motor oil). If wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate surface of the pivot arm and inner surface of the wheel with light oil. See Figure 5-1.
5 Blade Care WARNING: When removing cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold blade. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are up. Maintaining Your Lawn Mower 2. Remove bolt, blade bell support, blade, and blade adapter from the engine crankshaft. See Figure 5-3. 3. The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel.
6 Problem Engine fails to start Trouble Shooting Engine runs erratic 1. 2. 3. 4. Engine overheats Idles poorly Excessive Vibration Mower will not mulch grass (If Equipped) 8. Fuel valve (if equipped) closed. 9. Engine not choked (if equipped w/choke). 8. 9. 1. Spark plug wire loose. 2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. 1. Connect and tighten spark plug wire. 2. Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 3. Clear vent. 4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel. 5.
Off-Season Storage The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage. 1. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions. 2. We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit. 3. Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage instructions. 4. Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting. 5. Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
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8 Ref. Part No. Description 1 750-04405 Slev. Spacer 1.8” Lg. 2 750-04404 Sleeve Spacer 9.10” Lg. 3 710-0654A Self-Tapping Sems Screw 4 787-01278 21” Deck 3 in 1 SP 5 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 6 736-0270 7 Ref. Part No. Description 734-04082 Rear Wheel, 12 x 1.8, Bar 20 710-04531 Screw 1/4-20 x .
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8 Parts List Ref. Part No. Description Ref. Part No. Description 1 746-04206A Variable Speed Cable 22 710-0703 Carriage Bolt 1/4-20 2 731-04150C Rear Baffle 21” Rd. 23 732-04090A Torsion Spring - RH 3 710-1241 Screw 1/4-15 x 1.
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR 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. “MTD” warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship 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.
