MTD Troy-Bilt 560 Series 21 Inch Self Propelled Rotary Lawn Mower Owners Manual

Safety · Set-Up · Operation · Adjustments · Maintenance · Troubleshooting · Parts Lists · Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL 21 ” Self-Propelled Rotary Mower — Model Series 560 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT. PRINTED IN U.S.A. MTD Products Ltd., P. O. Box 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 772C0830B 11/9/07 This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new equipment. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Lawn Mower User Manual Free Download. Walk Behind Mowers Operator’s Manual. Power Mower Free Instruction Manual Download PDF.

Table of Contents Slope Gauge 3 Safe Operation Practices . 4 Set-Up & Adjustments 6 Operation . 8 Maintenance & Off-Season Storage 10 Trouble Shooting 12 Warranty 13 Illustrated Parts Lists . 14 Finding and Recording Model Number BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the the model number and the serial number to the sample model plate provided to the right. You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear of the machine. Customer Support Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support. If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below: 1. Visit www.troybilt.ca for many useful suggestions, click on Customer Support button. 2. Call a Customer Support Representative at 1-800-668-1238. 3. The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues in terms of performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty, and service. Depending on the engine manufacturer, more information is included in this publication or packed separately with this product. Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you call. See previous section to locate this information. You will be asked to enter the serial number in order to process your call. 2 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 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 walkbehind 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. Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up and down slopes. Sight and hold this level with a vertical tree. 15° Fold a lo ng do tted line (r epres en ts a 3 or a corner of a building. or a fence post 1 5° slo pe ) 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. HEED ITS WARNING! WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. General Operation 1. Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operation. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. 2. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of this machine before operating it. 3. This machine is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. Your unit has been designed to perform one job: to mow grass. Do not use it for any other purpose. 4. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the instructions in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a adult. 5. Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use this machine. 6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other foreign objects which could be tripped over or picked up and thrown by the blade. Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. 7. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator. 8. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, stay in the operator zone behind the handles and keep children, bystanders, helpers and pets at least 75 feet from the mower while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. 9. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes. 10. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Never operate this machine in bare feet, sandals, slippery or light weight (e.g. canvas) shoes. 11. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade can amputate hands and feet. 12. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries. 13. Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping. Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling; release the handle immediately. 14. Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking. If you must back the mower away from a wall or obstruction first look down and behind to avoid tripping and then follow these steps: a. Step back from the mower to fully extend your arms. b. Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing. c. Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half way toward you. d. Repeat these steps as needed. 15. Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 16. Do not engage the self-propelled mechanism on units so equipped while starting engine. 17. The blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating blade. The blade control handle must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released. 18. Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your footing, release the blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop rotating within three seconds. 19. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. Walk, never run. 20. Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. 21. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. 22. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute. 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. 23. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, 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. 24. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch. 25. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running. 26. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal injury. 27. When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result. 28. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Call customer assistance for the name of your nearest servicing dealer. Your Responsibility Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. Slope Operation Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees, do not mow it. Do: 1. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. 2. Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles. 4 3. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your balance, release the blade control handle immediately, and the blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds. 13. To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris. 14. Allow a mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing. Do Not: 1. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you could lose your footing or balance. 2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge. 3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause slipping. General Service: 1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. 2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting. 3. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety! ” 4. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. 5. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. 6. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. 7. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating the mower. 8. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running. 9. Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail shield are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety! ” 10. Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine. 11. Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary. 12. Do not crank engine with spark plug removed. 13. Maintain or replace safety labels, as necessary. 14. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment. 2 Safe Operation Practices WARNING This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or provincial laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer. Notice regarding Emissions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped. Children Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mower and the mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain w …..

(voir la page 14 de la version anglaise de cette notice d’utilisation). Pour trouver le numéro de modèle AVANT DE PROCÉDER À L’ASSEMBLAGE DE VOTRE NOUVEL ÉQUIPMENT, localiser la plaque signalétique sur l’équipement, et recopier le numéro de modèle et le numéro de série sur le modèle de plaque signalétique fourni sur la droite. Pour localiser la plaque signalétique, placez-vous derrière la machine à la poste de conduite et regardez à l’arrière de la machine. Service après-vente Veuillez retourner la machine au détaillant qui vous l’a vendue, sans vous adresser d’abord au service après-vente. Si l’assemblage de cette machine vous pose des problèmes ou pour toute question concernant les commandes, le fonctionnement ou l’entretien de la machine, les spécialistes sont à votre disposition. Choisissez l’une des options ci-dessous: 1. Visitez le site www.troybilt.ca où vous trouverez de nombreuses suggestions utiles. Cliquez sur le bouton Service aprèsvente. 2. Appelez un agent du service après-vente au 1-800-668-1238. 3. Le fabricant du moteur est responsable de toutes les questions concernant les performances, la puissance indiquée, les caractéristiques techniques, la garantie et le service après-vente du moteur. Pour plus de renseignements à ce sujet, veuillez consulter la notice d’utilisation du moteur fournie avec votre machine. Préparez vos numéros de modèle et de série avant de téléphoner. Veuillez lire le chapitre précédent pour déterminer l’emplacement de ces numéros. On vous demandera d’enregistrer le numéro de série avant de pouvoir poursuivre votre consultation. 2 Sécurité * Montage * Fonctionnement * Réglages * Entretien Dépannage * Listes des pièces détachées * Garantie NOTICE D’UTILISATION Tondeuse auto-motrice de 21 po – Séries 560 IMPORTANT: LISEZ ATTENTIVEMENT LES RÈGLES DE SÉCURITÉ ET LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT DE METTRE EN MARCHE LA MACHINE. IMPRIMÉ AUX ÉTATS-UNIS MTD Products Ltd., P. O. Box 1386, KITCHENER, ONTARIO N2G 4J1 772C0830B 11/9/07 …

Wikipedia’s page for MTD Products

Company Web Site: www.mtdproducts.com