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Conditions and Products Covered
under The 

Tecumseh

 Two-Pull Promise 

In addition to all other terms and conditions of the 
Limited Warranty applicable to the engine on your new 
mower,

 Tecumseh Power Company 

(“

Tecumseh

”), the 

manufacturer of your 

White Outdoor

 brand engine 

hereby warrants that your mower’s engine will start on 
the first or second pull by an able-bodied adult (subject 
to the conditions and limitations described below) for a 
period of two years from the date of its purchase. If the 
engine on your mower fails to conform to this limited 
warranty, 

Tecumseh

 will cover the cost of parts and 

labor associated with any adjustments and/or repairs 
necessary to return your mower to its warranted 
condition. In order to make a claim under the Two-Pull 
Promise, the owner must bring the product and proof of 
purchase (sales receipt) to an authorized 

Tecumseh

 

service provider.

Items and Conditions NOT Covered
under The 

Tecumseh

 Two-Pull Promise

Cost of regular maintenance, service or parts, 
which shall include, but are not limited to: filters, 
spark plugs, fuel, lubricants, oil changes, blade 
sharpening, cable/linkage adjustments and brake 
and/or clutch adjustments 

Transportation costs to or from an authorized 

Tecumseh

 service provider, including any pickup 

and delivery charges

Repair on any engine used for commercial, 
rental, institutional, governmental or non-
residential applications

Repair on any engine (or mower) component 
which has been altered or misused, or has 
required replacement or repair resulting from 
misuse, accidents or lack of proper maintenance 

Repairs necessary due to improper battery care, 
electrical supply irregularities, or failure to 
properly prepare the mower prior to any period of 
non-use over three months 

Costs resulting from operational misuse, neglect, 
accidents, unauthorized repairs or attempted 
repairs of the engine or its components by 
anyone other than an authorized 

Tecumseh

 

service provider.

Repairs or adjustments to correct starting 
difficulties resulting from the following: 

a. Failure to follow proper maintenance 

procedures

b. Rotary mower blade striking an object
c.

Contaminants in the fuel system

d. Improper fuel or fuel/oil mixture (reference 

your Operator's Manual)

e. Failure to drain the fuel system prior to any 

period of non-use over three months 

f.

Damage resulting from operational 
conditions where starting may require more 
than two pulls. Such conditions include, but 
are not limited to:

1.

First-time starts after initial purchase

2.

First-time starts following an extended 
period of non-use (over three months or 
after seasonal storage)

3.

Cool-temperature starts such as those 
common in early spring and late autumn 

4.

Improper starting procedures

If you are having difficulty starting your unit, please 
check the Operator's Manual to ensure that you are 
using the correct starting procedure. 

Owner Responsibilities 

Your 

White Outdoor

 engine must be maintained 

according to the maintenance procedures outlined in 
the Operator's Manual. All costs associated with any 
maintenance procedures are at the owner’s expense, 
whether performed by an authorized 

Tecumseh

 service 

provider or the owner. In addition, it is the owner’s 
responsibility to

 retain a proof of purchase and all 

service receipts

 to make a valid claim under The Two-

Pull Promise.

General Conditions 

An authorized 

Tecumseh

 service provider, using 

approved replacement parts, must perform all repairs 
covered by the 

Two-Pull Promise

. Repair by an 

authorized 

Tecumseh

 service provider is your sole 

option under this warranty. To find an authorized 

Tecumseh

 service provider, call 

1-800-558-5402 

or

 

visit 

www.tecumsehpower.com

Tecumseh

 is not liable for indirect, incidental, or 

consequential damages in connection with the use of 
the products covered by these warranties, including any 
cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or 
service during reasonable periods of malfunction or 
non-use pending completion of repairs under this 
warranty. 

Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or 
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an 
implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions and 
limitations may not apply to you.

Summary of Contents for Smart Speed 565

Page 1: ...park 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 neares...

Page 2: ...hoose from the options below Visit www whiteoutdoor com for many useful suggestions Click on Customer Support button and you will get the four options reproduced here Click on the appropriate button and help is immediately available To reach a Customer Support Representative please call 1 800 949 4483 The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance ...

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 injuries 10 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 immediate...

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 grass Unstable footing could cause slipping 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...

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 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 stri...

Page 6: ... E R E P R E S E N T I N G A 1 5 o S L O 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 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 sl...

Page 7: ...ntrol handle hook the Z end of the drive cable into the bottom hole of the drive control handle from inside to outside See Figure 3 Figure 3 7 Remove the hairpin clip from the outer hole of the weld pin on the lower handle See Figure 4 8 Using a pair of pliers insert this clip into the inner hole on the weld pin Repeat on other side See Figure 4 Figure 4 9 Insert carriage bolt from the hardware pa...

Page 8: ...re attaching to the mower 1 Insert frame into grass bag with the black plastic side on the bottom of bag See Figure 7 Figure 7 2 Slip the side openings on the plastic channel of the grass bag over the hooks on the grass catcher frame Secure bag to the frame by working the six plastic channels IMPORTANT Entire channel except the center top of the bag attach from outside of bag The center top of the...

Page 9: ...is located on the upper handle of the mower The blade control handle must be depressed in order to operate the unit Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade Starter Rope The starter rope is attached to the handle Stand behind the unit and pull the starter rope to start the unit Grasscatcher Bag The grass bag is used for collecting grass clippings Attach it to the mower for...

Page 10: ... grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the mower For a healthy lawn always cut off one third or less of the total length of the grass Lawn should be trimmed in fall as long as there is growth Adjusting Cutting Height Refer to height adjustments section of this manual on page 13 for instruction on how to adjust the cutting height For best results in mowing keep the cutting height posi...

Page 11: ...o service this more frequently if you are operating the mower under extremely dusty conditions Clean the engine periodically Remove dirt and debris with a cloth or brush Clean the spark plug and reset the gap to 030 at least once a season Refer to the engine manual for correct spark plug type Inspect muffler periodically and replace if necessary Damaged mufflers or spark arresters can create a fir...

Page 12: ...ade adapter pulley assembly respectively 8 Install the blade assembly on the crankshaft Tighten the hex bolt to the recommended torque Blade Mounting Torque Center bolt 450 in lbs minimum 600 in lbs maximum IMPORTANT The bolt used to secure the blade to the engine is specially heat treated Do not substitute To order replacement bolt refer to page 16 9 Sharpen the blade with a file or on a grinding...

Page 13: ...rom the other side and sliding it around the transmission pulley Reassemble the idler bracket Tighten all hardware 10 Put the mower down with all four wheels firmly placed on one level Figure 14 Replacing Rear Flap 1 To remove rear flap cut off the flat end of the wire rod which secures it to the deck See Figure 15 2 Attach the new flap and new rod to deck bending the ends of the new rod over to s...

Page 14: ...ructions on page 11 Lubricate mower as instructed on page 12 You can fold your mower s handle for convenient storage 1 Remove the starter rope from the rope guide 2 Loosen the two hand knobs on the sides of the handle and let the upper handle fold down to the rear 3 Move the hairpin clips to the outer hole in the weld pins on the handle mounting brackets 4 Spread the sides of the lower handle and ...

Page 15: ... gasoline 3 Clear vent 4 Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel 5 Clean air cleaner Refer to engine manual Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 2 Air flow restricted 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 Clean lawn mower engine Occasional skip hesitates at high speed 1 Spark plug gap too close 1 Adjust gap to 030 inches Idles poorly 1 Spark plug faulty or gap too wide 2 Dirty air cleaner 1 Reset g...

Page 16: ...16 2 11 13 1 3 14 9 26 27 28 25 15 18 6 5 8 10 31 32 33 42 40 36 38 41 39 37 34 24 22 17 18 21 23 30 29 16 19 20 4 12 7 35 29 SECTION 10 PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 565 ...

Page 17: ...7 0996 Pivot Rod 24 732 04090A Torsion Spring LH 732 04089A Torsion Spring RH 25 714 0104 Cotter Pin 26 712 0397 Wing Nut 27 710 0703 Carriage Bolt 1 4 20 28 738 1002 Shoulder Screw 1 4 20 29 710 04371 Screw1 4 15 30 712 04064 Flange Lock Nut 1 4 20 31 731 04150 Rear Baffle 21 Rd 32 710 0599 TT Screw 1 4 20 x 0 5 33 731 04177 Chute Deflector 34 687 02055 Mulch Plug Comp 35 738 1002 Shoulder Screw ...

Page 18: ...8 29 8 9 31 30 32 25 59 41 40 39 35 36 37 38 47 48 60 49 40 42 46 43 45 46 52 56 57 54 55 53 50 51 44 56 24 23 22 21 20 63 19 18 17 15 14 13 16 8 2 1 33 3 4 9 10 34 58 11 5 27 7 6 26 61 9 12 64 65 Model 565 ...

Page 19: ... Nut 36 782 7598 Belt Keeper 37 741 0124 Ball Bearing 38 750 1050 Flange Bearing 39 712 3025 Hex Jam Nut 5 16 24 40 736 0425 Bell Washer 325 x 930 x 45 41 656 0047 Pulley 3 82 x 313 x 68 42 736 0406 Flat Washer 422 x 1 38 x 060 43 682 0029 Front Idler Assembly 44 732 04001 Extension Spring 45 741 0682A Bearing Sleeve 46 736 0570 Fl Wash 865 x 1 145 x 030 47 710 0299 Hex Screw 1 4 28 x 1 0 48 741 0...

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Page 23: ...ing difficulties resulting from the following a Failure to follow proper maintenance procedures b Rotary mower blade striking an object c Contaminants in the fuel system d Improper fuel or fuel oil mixture reference your Operator s Manual e Failure to drain the fuel system prior to any period of non use over three months f Damage resulting from operational conditions where starting may require mor...

Page 24: ...djustments and normal deteriora tion of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an autho rized service dealer e MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States its posses sions and territories except those sold through MTD s authorized channels of export distribution f Replacement parts that are not genuine MT...

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