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TRD RILT

Operator's Manual

Mulching Mower

Model 566

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 forest-cov-

ered, 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). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State

of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws.

Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer

or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019

FORM NO. 769-00547

(11/2002)

Summary of content (20 pages)

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TRD RILT n m'_n_ _ n_n Operator's Manual Mulching Mower Model 566 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 forest-covered, 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).
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TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Slope Guage ...................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower .......................................................................... 7 Know Your Lawn Mower .................................................................................... 10 Operating Your Lawn Mower ............
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SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATION 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.
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yourfooting,releasethebladecontrolhandle immediately andthebladewillstoprotatingwithin threeseconds. 9. Mowin daylight or good artificial light; walk, not run. 10. Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walkways or roads. 11. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. 12.
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9. Neverremovegascapor addfuelwhiletheengine ishotor running.Allowenginetocoolatleasttwo minutesbeforerefueling. 10.Neveroverfillfueltank.FilltanktonomorethanY2 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.
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.1 15 ° _ 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. Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.
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SECTION3: ASSEMBLING YOURLAWNMOWER • RemovingUnitFromCarton • • • • 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 thoroughly for loose parts. • Raise the lower handle in the direction shown in Figure 1 (step 2) till it snaps into place.
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WingNut _'_ Upper Handle Weld Pin Hairpin Cli! Rope Guide Figure 4 Insert the carriage bolt, included in the hardware pack, in the upper hole on the handle mounting bracket (carriage bolt must go to the inside of handle). Secure with one plastic wing nut, also included in the hardware pack. Repeat on the other side with remaining items from the hardware pack. Attach cables to the lower handle with the two cable ties already on the lower handle.
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AttachingGrasscatcher ConvertingToMulcher • • Lift the rear discharge door and place the grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher. See. Lift the rear discharge door on the mower and lift the grass catcher up. Release the discharge door to allow it to close the rear opening of the mower. Rear Discharge ConvertingToSideDischarge Door • • • • Make sure the grass catcher is off the unit and the rear discharge door is closed. Refer to Figure 9.
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SECTION4: KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER DriveControlHandle 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. This mower is equipped with Smart Speed TM transmission which enables the drive control handle to adjust the mowing speed automatically with your walking.
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SECTION5: OPERATING YOURLAWNMOWER • _ instructions andRead WARNING: warnings and understand on the machine all and in this manual before operating. ToStopEngine Gas& OilFill-Up • • Once the engine has started, squeeze the two control handles against the upper handle to run the mower forward and cut the grass. • 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.
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SECTION6: MAINTAININGYOURLAWNMOWER • WARNING: Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before 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. WARNING: Avoid muffler and surrounding areas while the mower engine is hot because temperature of these areas of the engine may exceed 150 ° F.
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BladeControl To ReplaceBlade: • • Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle and the brake cable at least once a season with a light oil. It needs to move in both directions. 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.
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SECTION7: SERVICE& ADJUSTMENTS ReplacingDriveBelt • Remove two shoulder screws securing the front drive cover to the mower deck. See Figure 13. Belt Shoulder Belt jScrew Figure 14 ReplacingRearFlap • • To remove rear flap, cut off the flat end of the wire rod which secures it to the deck. See Figure 15. Attach the new flap and new rod to deck, bending the ends of the new rod over to secure to deck.
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AdjustingCarburetor \ If the engine is running rough, minor adjustments to the carburetor may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude and load. Notch NOTE: Dirty air cleaner may cause an engine to run rough.Before adjusting carburetor, check air cleaner. Lower Handle To adjust the carburetor, please follow the recommendations and instructionson carburetor adjustment in the engine manual. Figure 16 WARNING: If any adjustments are made to the engine (e.g.
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SECTION8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Store the mower in a clean, dry area. Engine • • Mower • • • • Clean underside of the mower following instructions in the Maintain Your Lawn Mower section of this manual. Lubricate mower as instructed on page 12.
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SECTION10: PARTSLISTFORMODELD566 12 11 53 52 48 23. / 79 76 47 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. 17 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.
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ModelD566 Ref. No 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 44. 45. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. Part No.
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ModelD566 Ref No. 18 17 25 19 Part No. Description 1. 712-0896 Lock Nut 2. 782-7598 Belt Keeper 3. 741-0124 Ball Bearing 4. 750-1050 Flange Bearing 5. 712-3025 Hex Jam Nut 5/16-24 6. 736-0425 Bell Washer .325 x .930 x .45 7. 656-0047 Pulley, 3.82 x .313 x .68 8. 736-0406 Flat Washer .422 x 1.38 x .060 9. 682-0029 Front Idler Assembly 10. 732-04001 Extension Spring 11. 741-0682A Bearing Sleeve 12. 736-0570 FI-Wash..865 13. 711-1492 Pinion Shaft lOT 14.
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: 0 TPD RIIT" 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. d. Trey-Bilt 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.