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).
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Important Safe Operation Practices 3 Slope Guage 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower Know Your Lawn Mower Page Operating Your Lawn Mower 7 10 Content Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Service & Adjustments Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts List 17 11 warranty Page 12 14 16 20 FINDINGMODELNUMBER 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.
SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATION 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--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, walkwaysorroads. Children 11.
9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it offthe engine and equipment. Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.
SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING ¢O I 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.
SECTION3: ASSEMBLING YOURLAWNMOWER . ToolsRequired • • 6. Pair of Pliers Funnel Pull the drive control handle all the way back. While holding the drive control handle, hook the "Z" end of the drive cable into the bottom hole of the drive control handle from inside to outside. See NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower and/or front or behind the mower is observed from the Figure 3. operating position.
AttachingDriveAdjusterBlock Grass Catcher The drive adjuster block is attached to the drive cable. 1. 2. 3. Frame Remove bolt attached to the lower right handle. Align the drive adjuster blockwith hole in handle. Its curved side goes against the handle, Secure drive adjuster block with the bolt previously removed. See Figure 5. _ Adjuster Block / Bolt \ __ _ .° insert Trame / Grass-_\ Bag _--_-_ Plastic Channel Grass Catcher Assembly Drive Figure 5 AttachingStarterRope Figure 7 The rope guide
ConvertingToMulcher 1. 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. ,,Mulching Plug / Hinge Pin_ ConvertingToSideDischarge 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure the grass catcher is off the unit and the rear discharge door is closed. Refer to Figure 9. On the side of the mower, lift the mulching plug. See Figure 9. Slide the two hooks of the side-discharge chute under the hinge pin on the mulching plug assembly.
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. 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 ToStopEngine WARNING: Read and understand all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before operating. • • 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: UsingYourLawnMower • • Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
SECTION6: MAINTAININGYOURLAWNMOWER • WARN IN G: Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before performing any maintenance work or adjustments on your lawn mower. _l_, 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.
BladeControl • 5. Before reinstalling the blade-pulley assembly to the unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil. 6. Also lubricate the bolt hole and the hex bolt. 7. Insert the hex bolt, earlier removed, through the center holes on the blade bell support and the blade adapter-pulley assembly respectively. 8. Install the blade assembly on the crankshaft. Tighten the hex bolt to the recommended torque.
SECTION7: SERVICE& ADJUSTMENTS ReplacingDriveBelt 1. Remove two shoulder screws securing the front drive cover to the mower deck. See Figure 13. Shoulder Belt Figure 14 ReplacingRearFlap 1. 2. Screw 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. Front Drive Cover Transmission Rear Discharge Door Figure 13 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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 instructions on carburetor adjustment in the engine manual. Figure 16 . 7. Reassemble the upper handle to the lower handle.
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 on page 12. Lubricate mower as instructed on page 12. You can fold your mower's handle for convenient storage: 1. Remove the starter rope from the rope guide. 2. Loosen the two hand knobs on the sides of the 3. 4.
SECTION10: PARTSLISTFORMODELD566 53 52 79 v 47 36 _7 34 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, For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted powd
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ModelD566 "--2 Ref ,_j5 6 4 Part No. Description NO. .......3 25 19 1. 712-0896 Lock Nut 2. 782-7598 Belt Keeper 3. 741-0124 Ball Bearing 4. 750-1050 5. 712-3025 Flange Bearing Hex Jam Nut 5/16-24 6. 736-0425 Bell Washer ,325 x ,930 x ,45 7. 656-0047 8. 736-0406 Pulley, 3,82 x ,313 x ,68 Flat Washer ,422 x 1.38 x ,060 9. 682-0029 Front Idler Assembly 10. 732-04001 Extension Spring 11. 741-0682A 12. 736-0570 Bearing Sleeve FI-Wash, .865 x 1.145 x ,030 13.
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, d. "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.
