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Operator's Manual
21" Self Propelled
Mulching Mower
Model Series 560
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), 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,
MTD LLC, P.O.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10347E
(10/21/2004)
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- Page 1 Operator's Manual 21" Self Propelled Mulching Mower Model Series 560 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...
- Page 2 This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized service dealer. Copy the model number here: YaRD-MaN,f/P o Box 3o,,3, Copy the serial number here: WITD CLEVELAND,OH 44136 www.yardman.com...
- Page 3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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.
- Page 4 yourfooting, r elease thebladecontrol h andle Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as immediately andtheblade willstoprotating within shown on the slope gauge. threeseconds. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could 9. Mowindaylight o r good artificial l ight; w alk, n otrun. cause slipping.
- Page 5 9. Never r emove gascapor addfuelwhiletheengine lead to improper performance and compromise is hotor running. Allowengine tocoolatleast t wo safety!" minutes b efore refueling. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the 10. Never o verfillfueltank.Filltanktonomore than_/2 blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when inchbelowbottom offillernecktoprovide space for servicing them.
- Page 6 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE i,ql A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING 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.
- Page 7 SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER Removing UnitFromCarton Raise the upper handle in the direction shown in Figure 1 (step 3). Tighten the wing nuts which are • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut already on the handle. See Figure 2. tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open.
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Page 8: Attaching Starter Rope/Attaching Grass Catcher
Attaching S tarterRope The rope guide is already attached to the right side of grass clippings, make sure the hooks on the ARNING: When using the mower to bag the upper handle of your mower. See Figure 4. grass catcher are firmly seated on the chute •... - Page 9 SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER Read this owner's manual and safety rules before Starter Rope operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations The starter rope is attached to the handle. Stand behind in Figure 8 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself the unit and pull the starter rope to start the unit.
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Page 10: Gas & Oil Fill-Up
SECTION 5: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNMOWER Recoil Starter ARNING" 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. Fuel Valve •... - Page 11 • For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less Bagging GrassClippings of the total length of the grass. Lawn should be You can use the grass catcher bag to collect clippings trimmed in fall as long as there is growth. while you are operating the mower.
- Page 12 Lubrication blade for sharpening or replacement, protect ARNING: When removing the cutting hands by using heavy gloves or a thick rag to grasp the cutting blade. • Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. • Turn mower on its side making sure that the air filter and the carburetor are up.
- Page 13 SECTION 7: SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Replacing D rive Belt Tighten the screw, loosened earlier, to secure the belt tension spring to the transmission, and • Remove two shoulder screws securing the front reassemble the front drive cover. drive cover to the mower deck. See Figure 12. Right Front Left Front Wheel...
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Page 14: Adjusting Cutting Height/Carburetor
For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment handles to higher cutting height position. Height Adjustment Notch Lever Lower Handle Figure 15 Reassemble the upper handle to the lower handle. Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes of the weld pins and replace the carriage bolts and wing nuts Figure 16 on the handle brackets. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
SECTION 9: TROUBLE-SHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine fails to start Blade control disengaged Engage blade control. Spark plug wire disconnected Connect wire to spark plug. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel Fill up tank with fresh gasoline. Blocked fuel line Clean fuel line. -
Page 16: Parts List For Model Series 560
SECTION 10: PARTS LISTFORMODEL SERIES 560... - Page 17 ModelSeries560 Ref. No Part No. Ref. No Part No. Description Description 747-1214 Drive Control 687-02044 Pivot Plate Assembly TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 2.50 710-0599 710-1257 736-0270 Bell Washer.265 x 0.75 749-0928A Lower Handle 17032A 732-1043 Deflector Chute Adapter Belt Tension Spring 732-1014...
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- Page 20 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRD.MaN ® The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.
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