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Figure 5

NOTE: Make certain 
bag is turned right side 
out before assembling 
(warning label will be on 
the outside). 

NOTE: Make certain 
cables are routed to the 
outside of the handle so 
they are not in the way 
when attaching the grass 
catcher.

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Figure 6

Figure 

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. 

All mowers are 

equipped with a rear 

protective guard. The 

guard helps eliminate 

projectiles thrown 

by the blade from 

injuring the operator. 

DO NOT REMOVE 

THIS GUARD. 

bottom of bag.) Insert the hooks on the frame 
through the holes in the side plastic channels of 
the bag. See Figure 6.

b.  Secure bag to frame by working the plastic 

channels on bag over frame as shown in Figure 6. 
All of the plastic channels except center top of bag 
attach from the outside of bag. Center top of bag 
attaches from the inside of bag. 

7.  Attaching Grass Catcher to Mower

a.  Lift the rear discharge door on the mower, and 

place the grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go 
of discharge door so that it rests on the grass 
catcher. See Figure 7. 

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.

8.  To remove grass catcher and utilize the mulching 

feature: 
a.  Lift rear discharge door on the mower as shown in 

Figure 7. Lift grass catcher up and out, off of the 
pivot rod. Release rear discharge door to allow it to 
close rear opening of mower.

9.  The side discharge is an optional feature.  

If converting to side discharge, make sure grass 
catcher is off unit and rear discharge door is closed.
a.  On the side of the mower deck, lift the hinged 

mulching plug. See Figure 8.

b.  Slide the two hooks on the side discharge deflec-

tor under the hinge pin on the hinged mulching 
plug assembly. Lower the hinged mulching plug.

NOTE: Do not remove the hinged mulching plug at any 
time, even when you are not mulching.

WARNING

Setup and 

Adjustments

Figure 8

C

B

A

1

2

3

B

A

Summary of Contents for 560 Series

Page 1: ...TIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT Safety Setup Adjustments Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts Lists Warranty LES DISTRIBUTIONS RVI LIMITÉE 2955 JEAN BAPTISTE DESCHAMPS LACHINE QUEBEC H8T 1C5 11 21 06 769 02893 21 Self Propelled Rotary Mower Model Series 560 ...

Page 2: ... Set Up Adjustments 6 Operation 8 Maintenance Off Season Storage 10 Trouble Shooting 12 Warranty 13 Illustrated Parts Lists 14 Customer Support 1 If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls operation or maintenance of this unit please call an authorized dealer Please have your unit s model number and serial number ready when you call See previous sec...

Page 3: ...ting 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 3IGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE OR A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST O L D A L O N G D O T T E D L I N E R E P R E S E N T S A S L O P E Use this page as a guide to determine sl...

Page 4: ...rting engine 14 The blade control handle is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operation Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating blade The blade control handle must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released 15 Never operate the mower in wet grass Always be sur...

Page 5: ...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 the engine 13 Never store the machine or fuel container near an open flame spark or pilot light as on a water heater space heater furnace clothes dryer or other gas appliances 14 To reduce fire hazard...

Page 6: ...ide 3 Rope guide Setup as follows see Figure 3 a Hold the blade control against the upper handle Position A b Slowly pull starter rope out of engine Position B c Slip starter rope into the rope guide Position C d Tighten rope guide wing nut star knobs Position D 4 Insert post on cable ties into holes provided on the lower handle Pull cable tie tight and trim excess See Figure 4 5 Each wheel has a ...

Page 7: ...bag 7 Attaching Grass Catcher to Mower a Lift the rear discharge door on the mower and place the grass catcher on the pivot rod Let go of discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher See Figure 7 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 8 To remove grass cat...

Page 8: ... the same relative position to ensure uniform cut Before Starting 1 Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual 2 Attach spark plug wire to spark plug If unit is equipped with a rubber boot over the end of the spark plug wire make certain the metal loop on the end of the spark plug wire inside the rubber boot is fastened securely over the metal tip on the s...

Page 9: ...Your Lawn Mower Be sure the lawn is clear of stones sticks wire or other objects which could damage the lawn mower or the engine Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others WARNING If you strike a foreign object stop the engine Remove wire from the spark plug thor oughly inspect the mower for any damage and repa...

Page 10: ...ion and may prevent proper mulching The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower and scrap ing clean with a suitable tool make certain the spark plug wire is disconnected Replacing Rear Flap The rear flap is attached to the back of the mower deck If the rear flap becomes damaged replace it by cutting off the flat end of the wire rod which secures it to the deck using a pair of side cutters Attach ...

Page 11: ...ated on engine pulley while pulling from the other side and sliding it around the transmission pul ley Pivot the belt keeper wire back into its operating postion and snap into the slot provided Reassemble front drive cover 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...

Page 12: ...ve blower housing and clean 4 Refer to engine manual 1 Engine oil level low 2 Dirty air filter 3 Air flow restricted 4 Carburetor not adjusted properly Occasional skip hesitates at high speed 1 Adjust gap to 030 Refer to engine manual 2 Refer to engine manual 1 Spark plug gap too close 2 Carburetor idle mixture adjustment improperly set Idles poorly 1 Reset gap to 030 or replace spark plug Refer t...

Page 13: ...battery will not hold a charge MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will replace the battery at no charge to the original purchaser Additional Limited Thirty Day Warranty on Battery if equipped After ninety 90 days but within one hundred twenty 120 days from the date of purchase MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED will replace the defective battery for the original purchaser for a cost of one half of the current retail price of...

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