Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL 21-inch Self-Propelled Mulching Mower — Model 569 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 or state
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 .....................
Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. 1 Slope Gauge ������������������������������������������������� ��� ��������������� ���������������������������� �� �� � � � � � ����� �� � � � � � ������ � � � � ���� � �� � � � � � ���� 3 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.
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.
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 trailshield, discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control handle, or other safety protective devices in place and working. Never operate mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so can result in personal injury. 21. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn.
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 Step 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. b. Place grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher, Step 5. WARNING: Never operate mower unless the hooks on the grass catcher are firmly seated on the pivot rod and the rear discharge door rests firmly against top of the grass catcher. To remove grass catcher or convert to a mulcher (if equipped), lift rear discharge door on the mower.
4 Operating Your Lawn Mower Know Your Lawn Mower Drive Control Blade Control Recoil Starter Cutting Height Adjustment Levers (one at each wheel) WARNING The blade control 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. � Refer to the engine manual for further details. 1.
5 Lubrication • Lubricate pivot points on the blade control handle at least once a season with light oil. The blade control must operate freely in both directions. See Figure 3. • 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 3. • Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot point on the rear discharge door periodically with light oil to prevent rust.
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. The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel.
6 Problem Engine fails to start 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Engine runs erratic 1. Spark plug wire loose. 2. Blocked fuel line or stale fuel. Trouble Shooting 3. 4. 5. 6. For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. Engine overheats Blade control disengaged. Spark plug wire disconnected. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Fuel valve closed. Faulty spark plug. Blocked fuel line. Engine flooded. Vent in gas cap plugged. Water or dirt in fuel system.
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. When storing any type of power equipment in a poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be taken to rust-proof the equipment.
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Ref. Part No. Description Ref. Part No. Description 687-02193 Height Adj. Assembly - LH 20 715-0221 Dowel Pin 687-02194 Height Adj. Assembly - RH 21 710-0216 Hex Screw, 3/8-16 x .75 2 750-04405 Sleeve Spacer 1.8” Long 22 720-0426 Adjustment Knob 3 618-04377 Transmission 23 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x .5 4 750-04404 Sleeve Spacer 9.10” Long 24 736-0270 Bell Washer 5 782-5002B Front Baffle 25 710-1652 TT Screw 1/4-20 x .
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Ref. Part No. Description Ref. Part No. Description Pivot Rod 1 746-04206A Variable Speed Cable 24 747-0996 2 731-04150C Rear Baffle 21” Rd.
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. “Troy-Bilt” 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.