Страница 1: ...n Practices Set Up Operation Maintenance Service Troubleshooting Warranty L Self Propelled Mower m Model Series V560 MTD LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OHiO 44136 0019 PrintedIn USA FormNo 769 05355 Nov...
Страница 2: ...roughout this manual all references to right and left side of the machine are observed from the operating position The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to...
Страница 3: ...ion piece of power equipment not a plaything Therefore exercise extreme caution at all times This machine has been designed to perform one job to mow grass Do not use it for any other purpose 4 Never...
Страница 4: ...use parts and accessories made for this machine by the manufacturer Failure to do so can result in personal injury When starting engine pull cord slowly until resistance is felt then pull rapidly Rapi...
Страница 5: ...ually 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 equipmen...
Страница 6: ...n 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 Ira spark...
Страница 7: ...parts DANGER THROWN DEBRIS Remove objects that can be thrown by the blade in any direction Wear safety glasses DANGER SLOPES Use extra caution on slopes Do not mow slopes greater than 15 _ _ WARNING G...
Страница 8: ...s where you may not operate safely WARNING Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes 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...
Страница 9: ...securely into the handle mounting brackets Do not crimp cables while lifting the handle up 2 F Locate the hairpin clip on the weld pin on each side of lower handle a Remove hairpin clip from this hol...
Страница 10: ...warning label will be on the outside a Place bag over fra me so that its black plastic side is at the bottom b Slip plastic channel of grass bag over hooks on the frame See Fig 3 4 All the plastic ch...
Страница 11: ...o a higher position This will stop scalping of grass DriveControl The adjustment wheel is located in the drive control handle housing and is used to tighten or loosen the drive belt You will need to a...
Страница 12: ...nt lever is located on each wheel and is used to adjust the cutting height All four levers have to be at the same relative position to ensure a uniform cut MulchPlug The mulch plug is used for mulchin...
Страница 13: ...start the engine Repeat if necessary See Fig 5 1 NOTE Do not allow the recoil starter to snap back against the rope guide Briggs Stratt0n Engine I If equipped push primer three times Wait about two s...
Страница 14: ...in excess of four inches mulching is not recommended Use the grass catcher to bag clippings instead UsingGrass Catcher You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are operating the m...
Страница 15: ...e rear discharge door and side mulch plug periodically with light oil to prevent rust See Fig 6 1 4 The transmission is pre lubricated and sealed at the factory and does not require lubrication 5 Foll...
Страница 16: ...cleaner refer to the engine manual Clean spark plug and reset the gap once a season Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season Check engine manual for correct plug type...
Страница 17: ...in Ibs max To ensure safe operation of your mower periodically check the blade bolt for correct torque Belt Care r 3 Remove blade and adapter from the crankshaft See Fig 7 1 k_ 25mm adapter shown NOTE...
Страница 18: ...e taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions Do not use a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit Coat mow...
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Страница 20: ...restricted Spark plug gap too close Open fuel valve See engine manual Choke engine See engine manual 10 Replace fuse see Service Section 1 Connectand tighten spark plug boot 2 Clean fuel line fill tan...
Страница 21: ...ing drive operation 3 Damaged orworn belt Remedy 1 Place all four wheels in same height posttion if equipped with individual height adjusters 2 Sharpen or replace blade 1 Check belt for proper pulley...
Страница 22: ...H 14 227 04 S FueITankCap Kohler BS 793606 Fuel Tank Cap Briggs Stratton BS 298090S Fuel Filter Briggs Stratton 634 0190 Front Wheel A 734 2042A Front Wheel B 734 04082 Rear Wheel A 734 04046 Rear Whe...
Страница 23: ...g Blade 954 04082A V Belt Phone 800 800 7310 or 330 220 4683 to order replacement parts or a complete Parts Manual have your full model number and serial number ready Parts Manual downloads are also a...
Страница 24: ...plicable manufac turer s warranty for terms and conditions b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders havea separate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharp...
