Troy-Bilt 569 - Manual (Page 7)

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Step 7
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).
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Setup and
Adjustment
Step 8
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.
5. Follow steps below to attach grass catcher:
a. Lift rear discharge door.
b. Place grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher, Step 5.
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.
To remove grass catcher or convert to a mulcher (if equipped), lift rear discharge door on the mower. Lift grass
catcher up and off of the pivot rod. Release rear discharge door to allow it to close rear opening of mower.
6. If coverting to side discharge, make sure grass catcher is off unit and rear discharge door is closed.
a. Lift mulching plug on the right side of mower.
b. Slide two hooks of side discharge chute under the hinge pin on the mulching plug assembly and lower the
side mulching plug. See Step 6.
NOTE: Do not remove the side mulching plug at any time, even when you are not mulching.
WARNING
Step 6
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Adjustments
Cutting Height
A cutting height adjustment lever is located at each
wheel, Step 7.
a. Pull the lever out and away from the mower.
b. Move the lever forward or back for desired cutting
height.
c. Release lever towards mower deck.
Drive Control
The adjustment wheel is located in the drive control
handle housing and is used to tighten or loosen the
drive belt. You will need to adjust the drive control if
the mower does not propel itself with the drive control
engaged or if the mower’s wheels hesitate with the drive
control engaged. If either of these conditions occur,
rotate the adjustment wheel clockwise to tighten the
cable or counterclockwise to loosen the cable, Step 8.
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A
Step 5