Operator's Manual 21" Three-in-One Self Starter Self-Propelled Mower Model 560 Series IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, 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).
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge ...................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Lawn Mower ........................................................................... 7 Know Your Lawn Mower .................................................................................... 9 Operating Your Lawn Mower ............
SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATION 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.
othersafety protective devices inplaceandworking. Never operate mower withdamaged safetydevices. Failure todeso,canresultinpersonal injury. 21. Muffler andengine become hotandcancause aburn.Do nottouch. 22. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by power mower. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent. Service the original equipment manufacturer (O.EM).
4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. meettheoriginal equipment specifications mayleadto improper performance andcompromise safety!" Mowerblades aresharpandcancut.Wrapthebladeor weargloves, anduseextracaution whenservicing them. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrews tighttobesurethe equipment isinsafeworking condition. Never tamper withsafety devices. Check theirproper operation regularly. Afterstriking aforeign object, stoptheengine, disconnect thesparkplugwireandground against theengine. Thoroughly inspect themower foranydamage.
USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING ORA FENCE POST | I 15° 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.
SECTION3: ASSEMBLING YOURLAWNMOWER To RemoveUnit FromCarton Raise the lower handle, as shown in Figure 2, till it snaps into place. Raise the upper handle as shown in Figure 2. Tighten the two wing nuts which are already on the handle. See Figure 3. Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. Remove loose parts included with your unit (i.e., operator's manual, etc.). Cut along corners and lay carton down flat. Remove packing material.
To remove the mulching baffle, lift the rear discharge door on the mower. Remove the mulching baffle. See Figure 8. Attaching Starter Rope The rope guide is already attached to the right side of the lower handle of your mower. The rope guide is attached to the right side of upper handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures the rope guide. See Figure 6. With spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, hold the blade control handle against the upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the engine.
Donotremovethesidemulchingplugatanytime, evenwhenyouarenotmulching. Mulching Plug ,/ Hinge ! J f (Slide hooks under tl sides of hinge pin) Figure 10 SECTION4: KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER WARNING: The blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Doing so, may result personal injury through contact with the rotating blade. The blade will rotate whenever the engine is running and when the self starter is deenergized.
start. The starter control button will automatically return to the off/up position once the blade control handle is released. See Figure 11. Safety Key The safety key is located on the engine. See Figure 11. The safety key is a safety device used to activate and deactivate the self starter system. The self starter system will not work without the key in it's proper position. See your engine manual for more information on the safety key. See Figure 11.
SecondTime Starting Engine NOTE: Follow these instructions To De-EnergizeSelf Starter Remove spark plug wire from spark plug. Turn safety key to RUN position (1/4 turn clockwise). While standing in the operating position, depress the starter control button fully with the thumb of your right hand. Using your left hand, pull the control handle all the way toward the upper handle. (Release button and wait until blade and starter stop rotating).
For a healthy lawn, never cut more than one-third of the length of the grass at any one cutting. Lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth. Usingthe Mulcher For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from spark plug and de-energize starter, turn key off and remove.
Heig ht dJeU:et;ent Figure 14 SECTION7: MAINTAININGYOURLAWNMOWER WARNING: Be sure to disconnect the pulleys, bearings or the engine. The use of water will shorten life of the mower and reduce its serviceability. spark plug wire and De-energize starter before performing any repairs or maintenance. DO NOT attempt any maintenance or service to the engine and or mower equipped with the safety key in the unlocked and or energized mode.
Lubrication Transmission The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory and does not require lubrication on a regular basis as part of maintenance. However, if you disassemble the transmission for any reason, refill with two ounces of AIvania grease (part # 7370168) as part of reassembly. (Refer to Lubrication Chart in Figure 16.) WARNING: Be sure to disconnect the spark plug wire and De-energize starter before performing any repairs or maintenance.
Center bolt: 450 in.lbs, minimum, 600 in.lbs, maximum. Place the new blade on the blade adapter with the side marked bottom (or with part number) facing away from the adapter. Secure the blade to the assembly with two hex bolts and lock nuts. Tighten the hex bolts to the recommended torque. Refer to 'Blade Mounting Torque' section on this page. Install the blade assembly on the crankshaft. See Figure 17.
Tighten the screw, loosened earlier, to secure the belt tension spring to the transmission, and reassemble the front drive cover. _ blade Hex Bolt Figure 20 SECTION8: OFF-SEASON STORAGE If you are not going to use the mower for more than 30 days or more, prepare the equipment for storage. _ Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions. Refer to accompanying engine manual for engine storage instructions.
SECTION9: TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Engine fails to start Engine runs erratic Engine overheats Corrective Actions Possible Cause(s) 1. Blade control handle disengaged. 2. Start control button not depressed. 3. Spark plug wire disconnected. 4. Safety key not in run position. 5. Dirty air cleaner. 6. Primer button not depressed. 7. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel 8. Blocked fuel line. 9. Faulty spark plug. 10. Engine flooded. 11. Self starter already de*energized. 1. Spark plug wire loose. 2.
SECTIONI0: ILLUSTRATEDPARTSLIST FORMODEL560 SERIES 73 96 72 100 \ 74 97 4O 99 7O 68 79 48 78 \ 43 8 14 20 76 17 87
ModelSeries560 Ref. No. Pa_ No. Description Ref. No. PaN No. Description 1, 710-1174 Carriage Bolt 37. 710-0606 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 1,5" 2, 710-1205 Rope Guide 38. 748-0411 Blade Adapter 3, 720-0279 Wing Nut 39. 756-1146A Drive Pulley 4, 736-0451 Saddle Washer 40. 712-0324 Hex Lock Nut 5, 720-0284 Handle Knob 41. 782-0082A Rear Dischage Deck 21" 6, 714-0104 Hairpin Clip 42. 710-1650 Shld, Screw 7, 738-0481A Shoulder Screw 43.
ModelSeries560 Ref. No. Part No. 74. 749-1405A Upper Handle 92. 732-0708 Bearing Retainer 75. 746-1141 Control Cable 93. 741-0604A Bearing Sleeve .50 i.D. 76. 731-0981A Hub Cap 94. 715-0168 Pin 77. 734-2042 Wheel 8 x 2 95. 716-0209 Retention Spring 78. 734-2050 Wheel 14 x 2 96. 732-1172 Torsion Spring 79. 710-0703 Carriage Bolt 97. 731-2532 Control Cover LH 80. 712-0397 Wing Nut 98. 782-0156 Lever 81. 731-1236 Trail Shield 99. 731-2533 Control Cover RH 82.
MANUFACTURER'S I I I LIMITED WARRANTY W The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.
