Troy-Bilt 569 Manuale Utente
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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 adjust-
ments or repairs on it.
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 adjust-
ments or repairs on it.
Be sure no one other
than the operator is
standing near the
lawn mower while
starting engine or
operating mower. Never
run engine indoors or
in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. En-
gine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly
gas. Keep hands, feet,
hair and loose clothing
away from any moving
parts on engine and
lawn mower.
than the operator is
standing near the
lawn mower while
starting engine or
operating mower. Never
run engine indoors or
in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. En-
gine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly
gas. Keep hands, feet,
hair and loose clothing
away from any moving
parts on engine and
lawn mower.
Starting Engine
WARNING: Be sure no one other than the
operator is standing near the lawn mower
while starting engine or operating mower.
operator is standing near the lawn mower
while starting engine or operating mower.
Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands,
feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving
parts on engine and lawn mower.
ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands,
feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving
parts on engine and lawn mower.
Refer to the engine manual for further details.
1. Place the fuel valve lever found on the left side of the
1. Place the fuel valve lever found on the left side of the
engine into the ON (OPEN) position, Figure 2.
2. Move the choke lever all the way backward into the
choke position.
3. Standing behind the mower, squeeze the blade control
against upper handle, Figure 2. The choke will now
begin to slowly return to the off choke position after
activating the blade control. Therefore, quickly move
onto step four below.
begin to slowly return to the off choke position after
activating the blade control. Therefore, quickly move
onto step four below.
4. Holding these two handles together firmly, grasp recoil
starter handle and pull rope out with a rapid, continu-
ous, full arm stroke, Figure 2. Keeping a firm grip on
the starter handle let the rope rewind slowly. Repeat
until engine cranks. Let the rope rewind each time
slowly.
ous, full arm stroke, Figure 2. Keeping a firm grip on
the starter handle let the rope rewind slowly. Repeat
until engine cranks. Let the rope rewind each time
slowly.
Stopping Engine
1. Release blade control to stop the engine and blade.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine.
WARNING: Wait for the blade to stop
completely before doing any work on the
mower or to remove the grass catcher.
completely before doing any work on the
mower or to remove the grass catcher.
Using Your Lawn Mower
WARNING: Never operate your mower
without either the rear door or the entire
grass catcher assembly firmly secured.
without either the rear door or the entire
grass catcher assembly firmly secured.
Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other
objects which could damage lawn mower or engine.
Such objects could be accidently thrown by the mower
in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the
operator and others.
objects which could damage lawn mower or 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, thoroughly inspect mower for
stop the engine. Remove wire from the
spark plug, thoroughly inspect mower for
any damage, and repair damage before restarting
and operating. Extensive vibration of mower during
operation is an indication of damage. The unit should
be promptly inspected and repaired.
and operating. Extensive vibration of mower during
operation is an indication of damage. The unit should
be promptly inspected and repaired.
1. Once the engine is running, squeeze the drive
control to propel mower. For best results, do not cut
wet grass and never cut off more than one-third of
the total length of the grass.
wet grass and never cut off more than one-third of
the total length of the grass.
Using as Mulcher
For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher from the
mower. The rear discharge door should be closed.
• For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass.
• New or thick grass may require a narrower cut.
mower. The rear discharge door should be closed.
• For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass.
• New or thick grass may require a narrower cut.
Adjust ground speed according to condition of lawn.
• If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of
four inches, mulching is not recommended. Use the
grass catcher to bag clippings instead.
grass catcher to bag clippings instead.
Using Grass Catcher
You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while
you are operating the mower.
1. Attach grass catcher following instructions in Setup
you are operating the mower.
1. Attach grass catcher following instructions in Setup
section. Grass clippings will automatically collect in
bag as you run mower. Operate mower till grass bag
is full.
bag as you run mower. Operate mower till grass bag
is full.
2. Stop engine completely by releasing the blade
control handle. Make sure that the unit has come to
a complete stop.
a complete stop.
3. Lift discharge door and pull grass bag up and away
from the mower to dispose of the grass clippings.
Figure 2
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