MTD V560 User Manual

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Adjustments • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • WarrantyWarning: This unit is equipped with an internal c

105Maintaining Your Lawn MowerWARNINGAlways stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before cleaning, lubricating or doing any ki

115Maintaining Your Lawn MowerWARNINGWhen removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement or when sliding the belt around it, protect your ha

12For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. 6Trouble ShootingCauseProblemRemedyEngine fails to start

137WARNINGDO NOT remove safety (or any) labels from mower for any reason. Off-Season StorageThe following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn m

14Model Series V560Wheel TreadsBar TreadZag Tread116177891011282713142617173034311915266543233372917172524232221201833512236

158Parts ListRef. Part No. Description1 750-04405 Slev. Spacer 1.8” Lg.2 750-04404 Sleeve Spacer 9.10” Lg.3 710-0654A Self-Tapping Sems Screw4 787-012

16Model Series V5601622315145410133937373419264043252421202730313527424129293333363838322328171861121198

178Parts ListIMPORTANTFor a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts.V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A subst

18NOTESUse this page to make notes and write down important information.

19NOTESUse this page to make notes and write down important information.

2Finding and Recording Model NumberTable of ContentsBEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the

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

31Slope GaugeWARNINGDo not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). Operate WALK-BEHI

42Safe Operation PracticesChildrenTragic accidents can occur if operator is not alert to presence of children. Children are often attracted to mower

519. 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 bl

63Setup and Adjustment1. Remove any packing material which may be between upper and lower handles. a. Pull up and back on upper handle as shown in F

7Figure 3-7CUTTING HEIGHTAll wheels must be placed in the same position.GRASS CATCHERMake certain bag is turned right side out before assembling (warn

84Operating Your Lawn MowerNow that you have set up your lawn mower for opera-tion, get aquainted with its controls and features. These are described

94Operating Your Lawn MowerWARNINGThe operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes