MTD 560 Series ユーザーズマニュアル

ページ / 13
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 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. 
Figure 10
b.  If it does not the clutch may not be releasing 
completely. Do not start the engine until correc-
tions have been made. Check the control cable 
for severe bend, kinks and binding. Also check for 
grass build-up around the belt.
To Start Engine
1.  If your unit is equipped with a primer, choke or fuel 
valve lever oeprate as instructed in the separate 
engine manual packed with your unit.
2.  Standing behind the unit, depress the blade control 
handle and hold it against the upper handle as shown 
in Figure 10.
3.  Grasp the starter handle as shown and pull slowly 
until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to start engine 
and avoid kickback. Return it slowly to the rope guide.
To Stop Engine
1.  Release the blade control handle to stop the engine 
and blade. 
WARNING: The blade continues 
to rotate for a few seconds after 
the engine is shut off.
2.  Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire as 
instructed in the separate engine manual to prevent 
accidental starting while equipment is unattended.
Using 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 repair the damage 
before restarting and operating 
the mower. Extensive vibration 
of the mower during operation is 
an indication of damage. The unit 
should be promptly inspected 
and repaired. 
Operating Tips
1.  To engage the drive, squeeze the drive control handle 
towards the upper handle. Release the drive control 
to slow down when negotiating an obstacle, making a 
turn, or stopping.
2.  For best results do not cut wet grass.
3.  New grass, thick grass, or wet grass may require a 
narrower cut.
4.  For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-third 
of the total length of the grass. 
5.  Your lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there  
is growth.
6.  If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of 4 
inches, mulching is not recommended. Mow using 
the side discharge to reduce the grass height to 3-1/4 
inches or less before mulching.
General Recommendations
1.  Always observe safety rules when performing  
any maintenance.
2.  The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover 
items that have been subjected to operator abuse 
or negligence. To receive full value from warranty, 
operator must maintain the lawn mower as  
instructed here. 
3.  Changing of engine-governed speed will void  
engine warranty. 
4.  All adjustments should be checked at least once each 
season. 
5.  Periodically check all fasteners and make sure these 
are tight.
NOTE: To operate your unit using the grass catcher, 
mulcher or optional side discharge refer to page 7.
��
���