MTD V560 - Manuals

5 19. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclog-ging the chute. The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blad...

3 Setup and Adjustment 1. Remove any packing material which may be between upper and lower handles. a. Pull up and back on upper handle as shown in Figure 3-1. Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mounting brackets. b. Tighten star knobs securing upper handle to lower han...

Figure 3- CUTTING HEIGHT All wheels must be placed in the same position. GRASS CATCHER Make certain bag is turned right side out before assembling (warning label will be on the outside). 3 Setup and Adjustment Figure3-8 Never operate mower unless the hooks on the grass catcher are firmly seated on t...

8 4 Operating Your Lawn Mower Now that you have set up your lawn mower for opera-tion, get aquainted with its controls and features. These are described below and illustrated on this page. This knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest potential. Blade Control The blade contr...

9 4 Operating Your Lawn Mower WARNING The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it. Be sure no one other than t...

10 5 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower WARNING Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenance on your machine. We do not recommend the use of pressure washers or garden hose to clean your unit. These may cause damage to el...

11 5 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower WARNING When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement or when sliding the belt around it, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotat- ing at high s...

12 For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. 6 Trouble Shooting Cause Problem Remedy Engine fails to start 1. Blade control disengaged.2. Spark plug wire disconnected.3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.4. Engine not primed (if equipped with primer). 5....

13 WARNING DO NOT remove safety (or any) labels from mower for any reason. Off-Season Storage The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage.1. Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described in the lubrication instructions. 2. We do not recommend the use of a pressure ...

15 8 Parts List Ref. Part No. Description 1 750-04405 Slev. Spacer 1.8” Lg. 2 750-04404 Sleeve Spacer 9.10” Lg. 3 710-0654A Self-Tapping Sems Screw 4 787-01278 21” Deck 3 in 1 SP 5 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 6 736-0270 Bell Washer 7 687-02055 Hinged Mulch Plug Assembly 8 17032A Chute Deflector A...

1 8 Parts List IMPORTANT For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can be danger-ous by not disengaging completely. Ref. Part No. Description 1 746-04206A Variable Speed Cable 2 731-04150C Re...

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The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories.“MTD” warrants this product against defects in material and workman-ship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original ...