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Model 56M

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Summary of Contents for 56M

Page 1: ...ve 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 ...

Page 2: ...Practices 4 Setup And Adjustment 6 Operating Your Lawn Mower 8 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower 10 Troubleshooting 12 Off Season Storage and Safety Labels 13 Engine Appendix 14 Engine Safety 14 Operating Your Engine 16 Maintaining Your Engine 18 Parts Lists 22 Warranty Back Cover Before assembling your new equipment please locate the model plate and copy the information to the sample model plate provid...

Page 3: ...alk behind 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 Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely Do not operate your lawn mower on such s...

Page 4: ...oed shoes are recommended Never operate this machine in bare feet sandals slippery or light weight e g canvas shoes 8 Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under cutting deck Contact with blade can amputate hands and feet 9 A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries 10 Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the foot duri...

Page 5: ...wo minutes before refueling 10 Never over fill fuel tank Fill tank to no more than inch below bottom of filler neck to provide for fuel expansion 11 Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely 12 If gasoline is spilled wipe it off the engine and equipment Move unit to another area Wait 5 minutes before starting engine 13 Never store the machine or fuel container near an open flame spark or pilot lig...

Page 6: ...he rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper handle Loosen the wing nut which secures the rope guide a Hold the blade control against upper handle b Pull starter rope out of the engine Release the blade control c Slip starter rope into rope guide d Tighten wing nut 4 Insert post on cable ties into holes provided on the lower handle to secure cables to lower handle Pull cable tie tight ...

Page 7: ... catcher lift rear discharge door on the mower as shown in Figure 3 6 Lift grass catcher up and off of the pivot rod Release rear discharge door to allow it to close rear opening of mower WARNING Never operate mower unless the hooks on the grass catcher are firmly seated on the pivot rod and the rear discharge door rests firmly against top of the grass catcher 7 To convert to side discharge first ...

Page 8: ...en activated closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in starting the engine Gas and Oil Fill Up Refer to Engine Operation section for engine details 1 Add oil provided before starting unit for the first time out of the box 2 Service the engine with gasoline as instructed in the engine operation section WARNING Use extreme care when handling gasoline Gasoline is extremely flammable and th...

Page 9: ...e Engine 1 Release blade control to stop the engine and blade Using Your Lawn Mower WARNING Never operate your mower without either the rear door or the entire grass catcher assembly firmly secured WARNING If you strike a foreign object stop the engine Remove spark plug boot from the spark plug thoroughly inspect mower for any damage and repair damage before restarting and operating Extensive vibr...

Page 10: ...sion is pre lubricated and sealed at the factory and does not require lubrication Follow the engine maintenance section for lubrication schedule and instruction for engine lubrication Deck Care 1 Disconnect spark plug wire Drain gasoline from lawn mower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap 2 Tip mower so that it rests on the housing Keep the side with the air cleaner facing up Hold mower ...

Page 11: ...engine crankshaft Place the blade on the adapter such that the side of the blade marked Bottom or with part number faces the ground when the mower is in the operating position Make sure that blade is aligned and seated on blade adapter flanges 6 Place blade bell support on the blade Align notches on the blade bell support with small holes in blade Replace hex bolt and tighten hex bolt to torque 45...

Page 12: ...ll crankcase with proper oil 2 Remove blower housing and clean 1 Engine oil level low 2 Air flow restricted Occasional skips hesitates at high speed 1 Adjust gap to 030 1 Spark plug gap too close Idles poorly 1 Reset gap to 030 or replace spark plug 2 Refer to engine maintenance section 1 Spark plug fouled faulty or gap too wide 2 Dirty air cleaner Mower will not mulch grass If Equipped 1 Do not m...

Page 13: ...wer Read and follow Operating Instructions before running engine Gasoline is flammable Allow engine to cool at least 2 minutes before refueling Engines emit carbon monoxide DO NOT run in enclosed area The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage Off Season Storage Store mower in a dry clean area Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer When storing ...

Page 14: ...ipment at angle which causes gasoline to spill Do not choke carburetor to stop engine When transporting equipment transport with fuel tank EMPTY When storing gasoline or equipment with fuel in tank store away from furnaces stoves water heaters or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite gasoline vapors Starting engine creates spark ing Sparking can ig...

Page 15: ...arting engine pull cord slowly until resis tance is felt then pull rapidly Remove all external equipment engine loads before starting engine Direct coupled equipment components such as but not limited to blades impellers pulleys sprockets etc must be securely attached Safety Label Location This label warns you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury Read it carefully Refer to Figure 8 1...

Page 16: ...ght Know Your Engine 1 Single Viscosity 2 Multi Viscosity IMPORTANT Using non detergent oil or 2 stroke engine oil could shorten the engine s service life Read this section before starting your lawn mower engine Compare the illustration in Figure 9 1 with your lawn mower engine to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Ambient Temperature IMPORTANT This engine i...

Page 17: ...kin or breathing of vapor Check Fuel Level 1 Clean around fuel fill before removing cap to fuel 2 Fill tank to approximately 1 inch below lowest portion of neck to allow for fuel expansion Be careful not to overfill IMPORTANT Before refueling allow engine to cool 2 minutes Starting The Engine WARNING Always keep hands and feet clear of equipment moving parts Do not use a pressurized starting fluid...

Page 18: ... oil saturation of air cleaner Periodic inspection and adjustment of the engine is essential if high level performance is to be maintained Regular maintenance will also ensure a long service life The required service intervals and the kind of mainte nance to be performed are described in the table below Follow the hourly or calendar intervals whichever occur first More frequent service is required...

Page 19: ... operating the engine in extremely dusty areas WARNING Never use gasoline or low flash point solvents for cleaning the air cleaner element A fire or explosion could result IMPORTANT Never run the engine without the air cleaner Rapid engine wear will result 1 Remove the wing bolt and the air cleaner cover Remove the elements and separate them Figure 10 2 Carefully check both elements for holes or t...

Page 20: ...omponents serviced or replaced 1 Remove all fuel from tank by running engine until it stops from lack of fuel 2 Change oil See Oil Change section 3 Remove spark plug and pour about 1 2 an ounce of engine oil into cylinder Replace spark plug and crank slowly to distribute oil 4 Clean grass and debris from around engine under finger guard and under around and behind muffler Touch up any damaged pain...

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Page 22: ...22 Model 56M ...

Page 23: ... 23 664 04034 Grassbag Assembly 24 710 1650 Shoulder Screw 12 24 25 747 0996 Pivot Rod 26 710 04371 Screw 1 4 15 x 1 25 27 731 05572 Engine Shroud 28 731 04998 Rear Trailing Shield 29 731 04150C Rear Baffle 30 732 0700 Wire 31 712 0397 Wing Nut 32 710 04577 Screw M4 7 33 746 04239 Choke Cable 34 710 0606 Screw 1 4 20 x 1 50 35 731 05250 Transmission Cover 36 732 1043 Belt Tension Spring 37 754 041...

Page 24: ...24 Model 56M ...

Page 25: ...er 29 720 0312 Foam Grip 30 738 0507B Shoulder Scr 500 Dia x 434 31 734 04093 Rear Wheel 12 x 2 125 32 787 01298 Height Adjuster Plate RH 787 01299 Height Adjuster Plate LH 33 732 0706 Front Lever RH 732 0707 Front Lever LH 34 716 0102 Snap Ring 35 782 7551A Wheel Dust Cap 36 687 02194 Height Adjustment Assembly RH 687 02193 Height Adjustment Assembly LH 37 721 04107 Oil Seal 38 721 04110 O ring 3...

Page 26: ...26 Engine 1P70 ...

Page 27: ...0307 Flywheel Key 16 951 10306 Air Cleaner Housing Assembly Complete 17 951 10342 Muffler Stud Assembly 18 951 10364 Fuel Line Kit Inc hoses clamps filter 19 951 10358 Fuel Filter 20 951 10300 Fuel Cap Assembly 21 951 10299 Recoil Starter Assembly 22 951 10298 Air Cleaner Kit 23 951 10297 Air Cleaner Thumb Screw 24 951 10386 Muffler Guard 25 951 10295 Muffler 26 951 10294 Muffler Gasket Heat Shiel...

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Page 29: ...29 NOTES ...

Page 30: ...e to an Authorized MTD Service Dealer as soon as a problem exists The warranted repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact a MTD Service Representative at 1 800 800 7310 and address is MTD LLC P O Box 361131 Cleveland OH 44136 0019 DEFECTS WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS FOR...

Page 31: ... be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of MTD 10 Add on or modified parts that are not exempted by the Air Resources Board may not be used The use of any non exempted add on or modified parts shall be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim made in accordance with this ar...

Page 32: ...vice completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer d MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States its possessions and territories except those sold through MTD s authorized channels of export distribution e Replacement parts that are not genuine MTD parts f Transportation charges and service calls No implied warranty including any impli...

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