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PRINTED IN U.S.A.

Operator’s Manual

FORM NO. 

769-01542.fm

(

12

/2004)

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.

Troy-Bilt LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

Models 566 & 569

Variable Speed

21” Self Propelled 

Mulching Mower

Summary of Contents for Smart Touch 569

Page 1: ...e 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...

Page 2: ...perts Choose from the options below Visit www troybilt com for many useful suggestions Click on Customer Support button and you will get the four options reproduced here Click on the appropriate butto...

Page 3: ...put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck Contact with the blade can amputate hands and feet 9 A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injur...

Page 4: ...seconds 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 gra...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...P E 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 beh...

Page 7: ...ab from the cartridge Twist the FreshStart cap onto the fuel tank When you visually see that the fuel preserver cartridge is empty replacement cartridges you may purchase through your local Troybilt s...

Page 8: ...s Catcher NOTE If the grass catcher came pre assembled proceed to the next section If not follow the steps below to assemble it before attaching to the mower Insert frame into grass bag with the black...

Page 9: ...ng of the mower Converting To Side Discharge Make sure the grass catcher is off the unit and the rear discharge door is closed Refer to Figure 7 On the side of the mower lift the mulching plug See Fig...

Page 10: ...gs Attach it to the mower for this purpose but remove it when the intention is to mulch the grass Mulching Plug The mulching plug is used only for mulching purposes Instead of collecting the grass cli...

Page 11: ...our engine manual packed with your unit for more detailed instructions To Stop Engine Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it against the...

Page 12: ...mponents spindles pulleys bearings or the engine The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability Disconnect spark plug wire Drain the gasoline from the lawn mower or place a p...

Page 13: ...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 Insert the hex bolt earlier removed throug...

Page 14: ...nsmission and reassemble the front drive cover Figure 12 Replacing Rear Flap To remove rear flap cut off the flat end of the wire rod which secures it to the deck See Figure 13 Attach the new flap and...

Page 15: ...AGE 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 Mower Clean underside of the mower following in...

Page 16: ...For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above contact your local authorized service dealer Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine fails to start 1 Blade control handle disengaged 2 S...

Page 17: ...17 NOTES...

Page 18: ...2 25 12 62 59 37 36 35 50 54 56 55 57 40 49 53 52 42 59 42 51 11 43 63 41 39 60 61 38 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 15 14 13 16 8 2 1 33 3 4 59 62 9 10 58 5 27 7 6 26 44 48 46 34 45 SECTION 10 PARTS LIST FO...

Page 19: ...687 02040 Pivot Bar LH 29 732 0866 Height Adjustment Lever 30 720 0312 Foam Grip 31 738 0507B Shoulder Scr 500 Dia x 434 32 710 1652 Tt Screw 1 4 20 x 625 33 734 04127 Wheel 12 x 2 125 34 715 0221 Do...

Page 20: ...20 Model Series 566 569 2 42 13 15 27 28 31 26 16 9 6 1 43 12 32 14 33 41 39 44 35 47 37 40 38 14 36 34 25 24 20 5 45 46 21 22 23 30 29 17 18 19 7 11 10 8 3 4...

Page 21: ...y 19 747 04080 Grass Bag Frame 20 731 04998 Rear Trailing Shield 21 732 0700 Wire 22 731 04134A Rear Discharge Door 23 747 0996 Pivot Rod 24 750 04162 Spacer 375 x 50 x 1 02 25 732 04089A Torsion Spri...

Page 22: ...22 NOTES...

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Page 24: ...s and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e Troy Bilt does not extend any warranty for products so...

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