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Safe Operation Practices • Set-Up • Operation • Maintenance • Service • Troubleshooting • Warranty
Otraep Or ’s Mlauna
Self Propelled Mower — Model Series V560
WARNING
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
Printed In USA Form No. 769-03495
(September 21, 2007)
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To The Owner 1 Thank You Thank you for purchasing a Lawn Mower manufactured by This product has met the rigid safety standards of the Outdoor MTD LLC. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent Power Equipment Institute and an independent testing performance when properly operated and maintained. laboratory. If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone your local authorized MTD service dealer Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. or
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Important Safe Operation Practices 2 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! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain v
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12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade 27. When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance contact or thrown object injuries. is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than 13. Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping. could result. Do not hold on to the mow
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3. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent Service intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with Safe Handling Of Gasoline: the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only, 1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable original equipment specifications may lead to i
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Spark Arrestor Average Useful Life According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission WARNING: This machine is equipped with an (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), internal combustion engine and should not be used this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 140 on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful Life, buy covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s a new machine or have the
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Fold along dotted line (represents a 15° slope) Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree... or a corner of a building... or a fence post 15° Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. WARNING: Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. 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. Operate riding mowers up and down slopes, neve
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Assembly & Set-Up 3 Contents of Carton • One Lawn Mower • One Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual • One Bottle of Oil • One Grass Catcher • One Engine Operator’s Manual • One Hardware Pack • One Side Discharge Chute 2. Locate the hairpin clip on the weld pin on each side of Assembly lower handle. NOTE: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. a. Remove hairpin clip from this hole. Using a pair of Fill up gasoline and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine pliers, insert hai
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3. The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper b. Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the handle. See Fig. 3-3. Loosen the wing nut which secures the frame. See Fig. 3-4. All the plastic channels except rope guide. center top of bag attach from outside of bag. A A B C D C B Figure 3-4 Figure 3-3 a. Hold blade control against upper handle. c. Attach center top of bag from inside of bag. b. Pull starter rope out of the engine. Release blade 2. Follow the steps below to
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Each wheel has a height adjustment lever to change the cutting Side Discharge Chute height of the mower. Refer to Fig. 3-7. Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To convert to side 1. Depress height adjustment lever towards wheel. discharge, make sure grass catcher is off of the unit and rear discharge door is closed. 2. Slide lever to desired position for a change in cutting height. 1. On the side of the mower, lift the mulching plug. See Figure 3-6. 3. Release lever towards deck. IMPORTANT:
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Controls and Features 4 Blade Control Drive Control Recoil Starter Side Discharge Chute Mulch Plug Cutting Height Adjustment Levers Figure 4-1 Mulch Plug Blade Control The mulch plug is used for mulching purposes. Instead of The blade control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. collecting the grass clippings in a grass catcher or using the Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the side discharge chute, some mower models have the option unit. Release it to st
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Operation 5 Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting 2 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 3 engine and lawn mower. Follow the set of instructions pertaining to your unit. Refer to engine manual for help with the engine. Bri
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Using Your Lawn Mower Using Grass Catcher Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are which could damage lawn mower or engine. Such objects could operating the mower. be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause 1. Attach grass catcher following instructions in the serious personal injury to the operator and others. “Assembly & Set-Up” section. Grass clippings will 1. Once the engine is runni
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Maintenance & Adjustments 6 2. Lubricate the wheels at least once a season with light oil (or Maintenance motor oil). If wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate surface of the pivot arm and inner surface of the wheel General Recommendations with light oil. See Fig. 6-1. • Always observe safety rules when performing any 3. Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot points on the rear maintenance. discharge door and side mulch plug periodically with light • The warranty on this lawn mower d
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Engine Care Replacing Rear Flap A list of key engine maintenance jobs required for good 1. To remove rear flap, lift rear door, and press flap in on performance by the mower is given below. Follow the either side to remove from hole. See Fig. 6-2. accompanying engine manual for a detailed list and instructions. • Maintain oil level as instructed in engine manual. • Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal conditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions. Poor engine
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Service 7 5. Lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of Blade Care the blade adapter with light oil. Slide the blade adapter WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for onto the engine crankshaft. Place the blade on the adapter sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with such that the side of the blade marked “Bottom” (or with part number) faces the ground when the mower is in the a pair of heavy gloves
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3. Press inward on tab on the engine baffle to release it from 5. Replace with new belt, making sure belt is firmly seated on the baffle bracket. See Fig. 7-3. engine pulley while pulling from the other side and sliding it around the transmission pulley. 6. Reattach engine baffle and reassemble blade as described in the previous section. 7. Turn mower back over and make sure belt is seated on the transmission pulley. Pivot the
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Troubleshooting 8 Problem Cause Remedy Engine Fails to start 1. Blade control disengaged. 1. Engage blade control. 2. Spark plug boot disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark boot. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). 4. Prime engine as instructed in the Operation section. 5. Faulty spark plug. 5. Clean, adjust gap, or replace. 6. Blocked fuel line. 6. Clean fuel line. 7. Engine flooded. 7. Wait a few minutes to
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Troubleshooting 8 Problem Cause Remedy Uneven cut 1. Wheels not positioned correctly. 1. Place all four wheels in same height position (if equipped with individual height adjusters). 2. Dull blade. 2. Sharpen or replace blade. Mower will not self propel 1. Belt not installed properly. 1. Check belt for proper pulley installation and movement. 2. Debris clogging drive operation. 2. Stop engine, disconnect spark plug boot, and clean out debris. 3. Damaged or worn belt. 3. Inspect and replace b
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