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21=inch Rotary Mower- Model E445
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon ornearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-
coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester
forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,
Ohio44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
FORMNO.769-01686B
01/16/2006
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower, it will help you assemble,
prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Table of Contents
Slope Gauge ....................................................... 3
Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4
Setup and Adjustment ....................................... 6
Operating Your Lawn Mower .............................. 8
Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 10
Troubleshooting ................................................ 14
Safety Labels .................................................... 15
Parts List ........................................................... 16
Notes Page ........................................................ 18
Warranty ............................................ Back Cover
MTDLLCreservesthe righttochangeproductspecifications,designsandequipmentwithoutnoticeandwithoutincurringobligation.
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREASSEMBLINGYOURNEW EQUIPMENT,please
locatethe model plateon the equipmentandcopy the infor-
mationto the sample modelplate providedto theright.You
can locatethe modelplate by standing atthe operatingposi-
tion and lookingdown atthe rear ofthe deck. This information
will be necessaryto usethe manufacturer'swebsite, to obtain
assistancefromthe CustomerSupportDepartment, orwhen
contactingan authorizedservice dealer.
Model Number Serial Number
IVITD LLC
P. O. BOX ;3611;31
CLEVELAND,OH 44136
www.yardman.com 330-220-4683
800-800-7310
Customer Support
Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
Ifyou have difficultyassemblingthis productor have anyquestions regardingthe controls, operation,or maintenanceof this
unit,youcanseek help fromthe experts.Choosefrom theoptions below:
• Visit www.yardman.com. Click on the Service & Supportmenu option.
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Phonea CustomerSupportRepresentativeat 1-800-800-7310.
The engine manufacturer is responsiblefor all engine-relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating,specifica-
tions,warranty andservice. Pleasereferto theengine manufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packedseparatelywith
your unit,for moreinformation.
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This symbol points
out important safety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed, could
endangerthe personal
i safety and/or property
ofyourself and others.
Readand follow all
instructionsinthis man-
ualbeforeattempting to
operatethis machine.
Failureto complywith
these instructionsmay
resultin personalinjury.
i When youseethis
symbol.
HEED iTS WARNING
Your
i Flesponsibility
I Restrictthe use
i of this powermachine
to personswho read.
understand
and followthe warnings
and instructions
in this manual
andon the machine.
WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of itsconstituents,andcertain vehiclecompo-
nentscontain or emitchemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancer and
birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: Thismachinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operationin this
manual.As with anytype of powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe part ofthe operatorcan
result inseriousinjury.This machine iscapable of amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.
Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injury or death.
Children
Tragicaccidentscanoccurifoperatorisnotalertto presence
ofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtomowerand mowing
activity.Theydonot understandthe dangers.Neverassume
thatchildrenwill remainwhereyoulastsawthem.
1. Keepchildrenoutofthe mowingareaand underwatchful
careofa responsibleadultotherthanthe operator.
2. Bealertandturnmoweroffif achildentersthearea.
3. Beforeandwhilemovingbackwards,lookbehindanddown
forsmallchildren.
4. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,
doorways,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthat mayobscure
yourvisionofachildwhomayrunintothe mower.
5. Keepchildrenawayfromhotor runningengines.Theycan
sufferburnsfroma hotmuffler.
6. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operateapower
mower.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand
understandoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthis
manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbyaparent.
General Operation
1. Readthis operator'smanualcarefullyin its entiretybefore
attemptingtoassemblethismachine.Read,understand,
andfollowall instructionsonthe machineandin the
manual(s)beforeoperation.Becompletelyfamiliarwith
thecontrolsandthe properuseofthis machinebefore
operatingit. Keepthis manualinasafeplaceforfuture
andregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.
2. Thismachineisaprecisionpieceof powerequipment,
nota plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all
times.Yourunithas beendesignedto performonejob: to
mowgrass.Donotuseit foranyotherpurpose.
3. Neverallow childrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis
machine.Children14yearsoldand overshouldreadand
understandthe instructionsinthis manualandshould
betrainedand supervisedbya parent.Onlyresponsible
individualswhoarefamiliarwiththeserulesofsafe
operationshouldbeallowedto usethismachine.
4. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto
beused.Removeall stones,sticks,wire,bones,toysand
otherforeignobjectswhichcouldbetripped overor picked
upandthrownbythe blade.Thrownobjectscancause
seriouspersonalinjury.Planyourmowingpatternto avoid
dischargeof materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystanders
andthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta
wallorobstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterial
toricochetbacktowardtheoperator.
5. Tohelpavoidbladecontactora thrownobjectinjury,
stayinoperatorzonebehindhandlesandkeepchildren,
bystanders,helpers,and petsat least75feetfrommower
whileit is inoperation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters
area.
6. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringopera-
tionandwhile performinganadjustmentor repairtoprotect
youreyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancauseserious
injurytothe eyes.
7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesand close-fitting
slacksandshirts.Shirtsandpantsthatcoverthe armsand
legsandsteel-toedshoesarerecommended.Neveroperate
thismachineinbarefeet,sandals,slipperyor lightweight
(e.g.canvas)shoes.
8. Donotputhandsorfeet nearrotatingpartsorundercutting
deck.Contactwithbladecanamputatehandsandfeet.
9. Amissingor damageddischargecovercancause blade
contactor thrownobjectinjuries.
10.Manyinjuriesoccurasa resultofthe mowerbeingpulled
overthefoot duringafall causedbyslippingor tripping.
Do notholdontothe mowerifyouarefalling;releasethe
handleimmediately.
11.Neverpullthe mowerbacktowardyouwhileyouare
walking.Ifyoumustbackthe mowerawayfromawallor
obstructionfirstlookdownand behindtoavoidtrippingand
thenfollowthesesteps:
a. Stepbackfrommowertofully extendyourarms.
b. Besureyouarewellbalancedwithsurefooting.
c. Pullthe mowerbackslowly,no morethanhalfway
towardyou.
d. Repeatthesestepsas needed.
12.Do notoperatethe mowerwhileunderthe influenceof
alcoholordrugs.
13.Do notengage theself-propelledmechanismon unitsso
equippedwhilestartingengine.
14.Thebladecontrolhandleisasafetydevice.Neverattempt
tobypassitsoperation.Doingso makesthe safetydevice
inoperativeandmayresultin personalinjurythrough
contactwiththe rotatingblade.Thebladecontrolhandle
mustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomatically
returntothe disengagedpositionwhenreleased.
15.Neveroperatethe mowerinwet grass.Alwaysbesureof
yourfooting. A slipand fall cancauseseriouspersonal
injury.If youfeelyouarelosingyourfooting,releasethe
bladecontrolhandleimmediatelyand the bladewillstop
rotatingwithinthreeseconds.
16.Mowonlyin daylightor goodartificiallight.Walk,neverrun.
17.Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor roads.
18.If theequipmentshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe
engineandcheckimmediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationis
generallya warningoftrouble.
19.Shutthe engineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto a
completestop beforeremovingthe grasscatcheror unclog-
gingthechute.
Thecuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefor afewseconds
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after theengineisshutoff. Neverplaceanypartofthe body
inthe bladearea untilyouaresurethe bladehasstopped
rotating.
20. Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrailshield,discharge
cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandle,or othersafety
protectivedevicesin placeandworking.Neveroperate
mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failuretodo socan
resultin personalinjury.
21. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causeaburn.Do
nottouch.
22.Only usepartsand accessoriesmadeforthismachineby
manufacturer.Failuretodo socanresultinpersonalinjury.
23. Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredin thismanual,
usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealerfor
assistance.Telephone1-800-800-7310forthe nameofyour
nearestdealer.
Slope Operation
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedto slipandfallaccidentswhich
can resultinsevereinjury.Operationonslopesrequiresextra
caution.Ifyoufeeluneasyon aslope,do notmowit.Foryour
safety,usetheslopegaugeincludedaspartofthis manualto
measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisunitonaslopedor hilly
area.Iftheslopeisgreaterthan15degrees,donot mowit.
Do:
1. Mowacrossthe faceofslopes;neverup anddown.
Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon
slopes.
2. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks, hiddenobjects,or bumpswhich
can causeyouto slipor trip. Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.
3. Alwaysbesureofyourfooting.A slip andfall cancause
seriouspersonalinjury.Ifyoufeelyouarelosingyour
balance,releasethe bladecontrolhandleimmediately,and
the bladewill stoprotatingwithin3 seconds.
Do Not:
1. Donot mowneardrop-offs,ditchesorembankments,where
you couldloseyourfootingor balance.
2. Donot mowslopesgreaterthan 15degreesasshownon
the slopegauge.
3. Donot mowon wetgrass.Unstablefootingcouldcause
slipping.
Service
Safe HandlingOf Gasoline:
1. To avoidpersonalinjury orpropertydamageuseextreme
care inhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable
andthevaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan
occurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselforyourclothes
whichcanignite.
2. Washyourskin andchangeclothesimmediately.
3. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.
4. Neverfillcontainersinsidea vehicleoron atruckor trailer
bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe
groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.
5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truck ortrailer
andrefuelit onthe ground.Ifthisis notpossible,thenrefuel
suchequipmentona trailerwitha portablecontainer,rather
thanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.
6. Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththe rimofthefueltank or
containeropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingis complete.Do
notuseanozzlelock-opendevice.
7. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesandothersources
of ignition.
8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevaporswill
accumulatein thearea.
9. Neverremovegascap oradd fuelwhileengineishot or
running. Allowengineto coolatleasttwo minutesbefore
refueling.
10.Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethanY2inch
belowbottomoffiller neckto provideforfuelexpansion.
11.Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
12.If gasolineis spilled,wipeitoff theengineand equipment.
Moveunittoanotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestarting
engine.
13.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containernearanopen
flame,sparkor pilotlightasona waterheater,space
heater,furnace,clothesdryer,orothergas appliances.
14.Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfreeofgrass,leaves,
orother debrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuelspillageand
removeanyfuel soakeddebris.
15.Allowamowertocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.
GeneralService:
1. Neverrunanengineindoorsorin apoorlyventilatedarea.
Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessand
deadlygas.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe
bladeandall movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe
sparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe engineto prevent
unintendedstarting.
3. Checkthe bladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequent
intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectbladefor
damage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn)Replacebladewiththe
originalequipmentmanufacture's(O.E.M.)bladeonly,listed
inthismanual."Useof partswhichdo notmeetthe original
equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformance
andcompromisesafety!"
4. Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthebladeor wear
gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
5. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstightto besurethe equip-
mentis insafeworkingcondition.
6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperopera-
tionregularly.
7. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stopthe engine,discon-
nectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengine.
Thoroughlyinspectthe mowerforanydamage.Repairthe
damagebeforestartingandoperatingthe mower.
8. Neverattemptto makeawheelor cuttingheightadjustment
whiletheengineis running.
9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail
shieldaresubjecttowear anddamagewhichcould expose
movingpartsor allowobjectsto bethrown.Forsafety
protection,frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplaceim-
mediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)
partsonly,listedinthis manual."Useofpartswhichdo
notmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
10.Do notchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedthe
engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperating
speedoftheengine.
11.Maintainor replacesafetylabels,asnecessary.
12.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulations.Improper
disposaloffluidsand materialscanharmtheenvironment.
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WARNING
Thissymbol points
out importantsafety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed,could
endangerthe personal
safety and/or property
ofyourself andothers.
Readand followall
instructions inthis man-
ual beforeattemptingto
operatethis machine.
Failureto comply with
these instructionsmay
result inpersonalinjury.
Whenyousee this
symbol.
HEED iTS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrictthe use
ofthis powermachine
to personswho read.
understand
and followthe warnings
and instructions
inthis manual
and onthe machine.
NOTE:Standbehind
themowerasifyou
i weregoingtooperate
it. Yourrighthandcot-
' respondsto the right
sideof the mower;your
left handcorresponds
to the left sideofthe
mower.
i
, IMPORTANT
i DO NOTcrimp the
cableswhen liftingthe
handleup.
IMPORTANT
This unit isshipped
without gasolineor
oil inthe engine. Fill
up gasolineand oil
as instructedin the
accompanyingengine
manual BEF(JRE
operatingyour mower.
Step 1
Hardware Pack
CarriageBolts(2)
1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhichmaybebetween
upperandlowerhandles.
a. Pullupand backon upperhandleasshownin
Step1.Makecertainthe lowerhandleis seated
securelyintothehandlemountingbrackets.
b. Tightenstarknobssecuringupperhandleto
lowerhandle.Makesurethateachcarriageboltis
seatedproperlyin thehandle.
2. Locatehairpinclipinone holeon theweldpinon each
sideof lowerhandle.
.
a. Removehairpinclipfromthis hole.Usinga pairof
pliers,inserthairpinclipintotheotherholeon the
weldpin.Repeaton otherside.
b. Inserta carriageboltfromthehardwarepackinto
theupperholeonthehandlemountingbracket.
Securewithone plasticwingnut,alsoincluded
inthehardwarepack.Repeatonothersidewith
remainingitemsfromhardwarepack.
Theropeguideisattachedtotherightsideofthe
lowerhandle.Loosenthewingnutwhichsecuresthe
ropeguide.
a. Holdthebladecontrolagainstupperhandle.
b. Pullstarterropeoutoftheengine.Releasethe
bladecontrol.
c. Slipstarterropeintoropeguide.Tightenwingnut.
4. Insertpostoncabletiesintoholesprovidedon the
lowerhandle.Pullcabletietightandtrimexcess.
Step 2
Step 3 Step 4
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5. An adjustingplateandthumbleverateachwheel
positionprovidescuttingheightadjustment.
a. Depresslevertowardswheel.
b. Moveittoanyof theninepositionsfordesired
cuttingheight.SeeStep5.
c. Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck.
6. Followstepsbelowtoassemblethegrasscatcher:
a. Placebagoverframesothat itsblackplasticside
is atthebottom.
b. Slip plasticchannelofgrassbagoverhooksonthe
frame.SeeStep6.All theplasticchannelsexcept
centertopof bagattachfromoutsideofbag.
c. Attachcentertopofbagfrominsideofbag.
7. Followstepsbelowtoattachgrasscatcher:
a. Liftreardischargedoor.
b. Placegrasscatcheron thepivotrod.Letgo
ofdischargedoorsothat itrestson thegrass
catcher.SeeStep7.
Toremovegrasscatcherorconverttoa mulcher,liftrear
dischargedooron themowerandliftgrasscatcherup
andoutofthepivotrod.Releasereardischargedoorto
allowittocloserearopeningof mower.
__ ARNING: Never operate mower
unlessthe hooks on the grass
catcher are firmly seated onthe
pivot rod and the rear discharge
door rests firmly against top of
the grass catcher.
Step 5
Step 6
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Step 7
7
uStment
CUTTING HEIGHT
Step5
All wheelsmust be
placedin thesame
relative positionl
GRASSCATCHER
Step8
Makecertain bag is
turned right side out
before assembling
(warninglabelWillbe
onthe outside)i
WARNING
Never operate mower
unlessthe hooks on
the grasscatcher are
firmly seated onthe
pivot rod and the rear
discharge door rests
firmly against top of
the grasscatcher.
WARNING
The blade control
mechanism is a
safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its
operations.
I Useextreme care
when handling
gasoline.Gasoline is
extremely flammable
and the vapors are
explosive. Never fuel
the machine indoors
or while the engine
is hot or running.
Extinguish cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and
other sources of
ignition.
Keep hands and feet
away from the chute
area on cutting deck.
Referto warning
label onthe unit.
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Drive
Control
Starter
Know Your Lawn Mower
_=== BladeControl
Electric Starter
Gas Fill
Cutting Height
Adjustment
Lever (one at each
wheel)
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Figure 1
Now that you have setup your lawn mower for op-
eration, it's important to become acquainted with its
controls and features. This knowledge will allow you
to use your new equipment to its fullest potential.
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right lower han-
dle. Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter
rope to start the unit.
Blade Control
The blade control is attached to the upper handle
of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the
upper handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop
engine and blade.
_ WARNING:Thisblade control mecha-
nism isa safetydevice. Neverattempt
to bypass itsoperations.
Drive Control
The drive control is located on the underside of
the upper handle and is used to engage the drive.
Squeeze it against the upper handle to engage the
drive; release it to slow down or stop mower from
propelling. See Figure 1.
Cutting Height Adjustment Levers
One adjustment lever is located on each wheel and
is used to adjust the cutting height. All four levers
have to be at the same relative position to ensure a
uniform cut.
Electric Start Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is located on the left side of the
handle panel. It is used only for the electric starter.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
1. Check oil level and add oil if necessary. Follow engine
manual for this. See Figure 1above for location of the
oil fill.
2. Servicetheenginewithgasolineasinstructedinthe
enginemanual. SeeFigure1aboveforlocationof
gasfill.
_ ARNING:Useextremecarewhenhan-
dling gasoline.Gasolineis extremely
flammableand the vapors areexplosive.
Neverfuel the machine indoorsor while
the engine ishot or running. Extinguish
cigarettes, cigars, pipesandother
sources of ignition.
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WARNING:The operationof any lawn
mowercan result inforeign objects
being thrownintothe eyes,whichcan
damageyoureyesseverely.Always
wearsafetyglasseswhileoperating
the mower,or whileperforming any
adjustmentsor repairson it.
Starting Engine
,__ WARNING:Besureno one otherthan
theoperatorisstandingnearthe lawn
, mowerwhilestartingengine or operat-
ingmower.Neverrun engine indoors
or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaustcontains carbon monox-
ide,an odorless and deadly gas.Keep
hands,feet,hairand loose clothing
awayfrom any moving partson engine
and lawnmower.
1. Pushprimerthreetimes.Waitabouttwoseconds
betweeneachpush.SeeFigure2. Intemperature
around550For below,primefive times.Donotprime
to restarta warmengine.
2. Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethebladecontrol
againstupperhandle.SeeFigure2.
3. Recoil Start: Grasprecoilstarterhandleandpull
ropeoutwitha rapid,continuous,fullarmstroke.See
Figure2.Keepinga firmgrip onthestarterhandle,let
the roperewindslowly.Repeatuntilenginecranks.Let
the roperewindeachtimeslowly.
Electric Start: Turnignitionkeyto therighttostart
theengine.Releasethekeyaftertheenginestarts.
Stopping Engine
1. Releasebladecontroltostoptheengineand blade.
2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand
groundagainsttheengine.
_kl ARNING:Waitfor the blade to stop
completelybeforedoing anywork
on the mower or to removethegrass
catcher.
UsingYour Lawn Mower
_hi= ARNING:Neveroperateyour mower
without eitherthe rear door or the entire
grass catcher assembly firmly secured.
Besurelawnisclearof stones,sticks,wire,or other
objectswhichcoulddamagelawnmowerorengine.
Suchobjectscouldbe accidentlythrownbythemower
in anydirectionandcauseseriouspersonalinjurytothe
operatorandothers.
Figure 2
__IIL ARNING:if you strikeaforeign
object,stopthe engine. Remove
wire from thespark plug,thoroughly
inspectmowerfor anydamage,and
repairdamagebeforerestarting and
operating. Extensive vibration of
mower during operation isan indica-
tion of damage.The unit should be
promptly inspectedandrepaired.
1. Oncetheengineis running,squeezethedrive
controlagainsttheupperhandleto propelmower.
2. Forbest results,do notcut wetgrass.
3. Fora healthierlawn,nevercut offmorethanone-
thirdofthetotallengthofthegrass.
Using as Mulcher
Formulchinggrass,removethegrasscatcherfromthe
mower.Thereardischargedoorshouldbeclosed.
1. Foreffectivemulching,do notcut wetgrass.
2. Newor thickgrassmayrequirea narrowercut.
Adjustgroundspeedaccordingtoconditionoflawn.
3. If thegrasshasbeenallowedto growinexcessof
4 inches,mulchingisnotrecommended.Usethe
grasscatchertobagclippingsinstead.
Using Grass Catcher
Youcanusethegrasscatchertocollectclippingswhile
youareoperatingthemower.
1. Attachgrasscatcherfollowinginstructionson page
7.Grassclippingswillautomaticallycollectinbagas
yourunmower.Operatemowertillgrassbagisfull.
2. Stopenginecompletelybyreleasingtheblade
control.Makesurethattheunithascometoa
completestop.
3. Liftdischargedoorandpullgrassbagup andaway
fromthe mowertodisposeofthegrassclippings.
Mower
WARNING
The operation of any
lawnmower can result
inforeign objects
being thrown into
the eyes, whichcan
damage your eyes
severely. Always wear
safety glasseswhile
operating the mower,
or whileperforming
any adjustments or
repairs on it.
Be sureno one other
than the operator is
standing near the lawn
mower while starting
engine or operating
mower. Never run
engine indoorsor
n enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. En-
gineexhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly
gas. Keep hands,feet,
hair and loose clothing
away from any moving
partson engine and
lawn mower.
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Maintaining
WARNING
A vaysstope,g ne;
disconnect spark
pluglandground
againstenginebefore
cleaning,lubricating
ordoinganykindof
intenanceon your
machine:
We donot recommend
the use of pressure
washers or gaiden
hoseto C!eanyour
unit.Thesemay cause
damageto electric
components spindles
pulleys;bearings,or
theenginelThe use
OfwaterWillresult in
shortened life and
reduceserviCeabilityl
Figure 3
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Figure 4
General Recommendations
1. Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming
anymaintenance.
2. Thewarrantyon thislawnmowerdoesnotcover
itemsthathavebeensubjectedtooperatorabuse
ornegligence.Toreceivefullvaluefromwarranty,
operatormustmaintainthelawnmoweras
instructedhere.
Periodicallycheckallfastenersand makesurethese
aretight.
3. Changingofengine-governedspeedwillvoid
enginewarranty.
4. Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce
eachseason.
5.
WARNING:Always stopengine,
disconnect sparkplug, and ground
against enginebeforecleaning,
lubricating or doing any kindof
maintenanceon yourmachine.
Lubrication
1. Lubricatepivotpointson thebladecontrolatleast
oncea seasonwithlightoil.Thebladecontrolmust
operatefreelyinbothdirections.SeeFigure3.
2. Lubricatethewheelsatleastoncea seasonwith
lightoil (ormotoroil). If wheelsareremovedforany
reason,lubricatesurfaceofthepivotarmandinner
surfaceof thewheelwithlightoil.SeeFigure3.
3. Lubricatethetorsionspringandpivotpointontherear
dischargedoorperiodicallywithlightoil toprevent
rust.See Figure3.
4. Thetransmissionispre-lubricatedandsealedatthe
factoryanddoesnotrequirelubrication.
5. Followtheaccompanyingenginemanualforlubrica-
tionscheduleandinstructionforenginelubrication.
Deck Care
1. Disconnectsparkplugwire.Draingasolinefromlawn
mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthegascap.
2. Tipmowersothat itrestsonthe housing.Keepthe
sidewiththeaircleanerfacingup.Holdmowerfirmly.
_ ARNING:Nevertip the mowermore
than 90 degreesin anydirections and
do not leavethe mower tipped for any
length of time. Oil can drain intothe
upper partof the engine causinga
starting problem.
3. Scrapeandcleantheundersideofthedeckwitha
suitabletool.Donotspraywithwater.
4. Putthemowerbackonitswheelsontheground.If
youhadputplasticunderthegascapearlier,make
sureto removeitnow.
Engine Care
1. Maintainoil levelasinstructedin enginemanual.
2. Serviceaircleanerevery25 hoursundernormal
conditions.Cleaneveryfewhoursunderextremely
dustyconditions.Refertoenginemanual.
3. Cleansparkplugand resetthegaponcea season.
Checkenginemanualforcorrectplugtype andgap
specifications.
4. Cleanengineregularlywitha clothorbrush.Keepthe
coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea)cleantopermit
properaircirculation.Removeall grass,dirtand
combustibledebrisfrommufflerarea.
Replacing Rear Flap
1. Toremoverearflap,lift upthereardischargedoor,
andcutoff theflatendofthewirerodwhichsecuresit
tothedeck.SeeFigure4.
2. Attachthenewflapand newrodtodeck,bendingthe
endsofthenewrodovertosecuretodeck.
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__IL ARNING:Whenremovingcutting
blade for sharpeningor replacement,
protectyourhandswitha pairof heavy
gloves or usea heavy ragto hold blade.
1. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplug.Turn
moweron itssidemakingsurethattheairfilterand
thecarburetorareup.
2. Removebolt,bladebellsupport,blade,andblade
adapterfromtheenginecrankshaft.SeeFigure5.
3. Thebladecanbe sharpenedwitha fileor ona grind-
ing wheel.Donotattempttosharpenthebladewhile
it isstillon themower.Whensharpeningblade,follow
originalangleofgrind.Grindcuttingedgesequallyto
keepbladebalanced.
4. Removebladefromtheadapterfortestingbalance.
Balancethebladeona roundshaftscrewdriverto
check.Removemetalfromtheheavysideuntilit
balancesevenly.
_ WARNING:Anunbalanced bladewill
causeexcessivevibration whenrotating
athigh speeds, itmay causedamage
to mower,and could breakcausing
personalinjury.
5. Lubricatetheenginecrankshaftandtheinnersurface
ofthebladeadapterwithlightoil.Slidetheblade
adapterontotheenginecrankshaft.Placetheblade
on theadaptersuchthatthesideoftheblademarked
"Bottom"(orwithpartnumber)facesthegroundwhen
themowerisin theoperatingposition.Makesurethat
bladeisalignedandseatedon bladeadapterflanges.
6. Placebladebellsupportonthe blade.Alignnotches
on thebladebell supportwith smallholesin blade.
Replacehexboltandtightenhexboltto torque:450
in.Ibs.min.,600 in.Ibs.max.
Toensuresafeoperationofyourmower,periodically
checkthebladeboltforcorrecttorque.
Belt Care
1. Removetwoshoulderscrewssecuringfrontdrive
covertomowerdeck.SeeFigure6. Pressinwardon
sidesoffrontdrivecoverand releasetabsthat secure
it totheheightadjusterbrackets.Removedrivecover
frommower.
.
Loosenscrewholdingbelttensionspringtotrans-
mission.SeeFigure6 inset.Donotremovescrew
completely.Asyouloosenit, tensiononthebeltwillbe
released.
.
Pushtransmissionup slightlyandslidebeltoff the
transmissionpulley.Lift mowertoaccessbeltfrom
undersideofmower.Slidebeltoff ofenginepulleyand
aroundtheblade.SeeFigure7.
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
4. Replacewith newbelt,workingaroundblade.Make
surebeltisfirmlyseatedonenginepulleywhile
pullingfromtheothersideand slidingitaroundthe
transmissionpulley.Tightenscrewloosenedearlier
tosecurebelttensionspringtothetransmission.
Reassemblefrontdrivecover.
_ _ i i i iii _ _ ii _i ii ii
Maintaining
You r LaWn
MOwer
WARNING
When removing
the cutting blade
for sharpening or
replacement or
when sliding the belt
around it, protect
your hands with a
pair of heavy gloves
or use a heavy rag to
hold the blade.
An unbalanced blade
will cause excessive
vibrationwhen rotat-
ing at high speeds. It
may cause damage
to mower, and could
break causing per-
sonal injury.
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Your LaWn
Mower
i
WARNING
Batteriescontain
sulfuricacidwhich
maycauseburns.Do
notshortcircuitor
mutilate batteriesin
anyway.Do not put
batteries infire as
these may burst or
i releasetoxic materials.
The battery contains
corrosivefluid and
toxic material; handle
with care and keep
away from children.
Do not puncture,
disassemble, mutilate
or incineratethe
battery. Explosive
gasescouId be
i ventedduring charg-
i ing or discharging.
Use in a well venti-
lated area,away from
sources of ignition.
Useonly the battery
i charger suppliedwith
this mower.
Replacing Battery
_ ARNING:Batteriescontain sulfuric acid
which may cause burns. Donot short
__ circuit or mutilate batteries inanyway.
Donot put batteries in fire asthese may
burst or releasetoxic materials.
1. Loosenroundhandleknobssecuringupperand
lowerhandlesandcarefullyfoldthe upperhandle
downtowardthelowerhandleas shownin Figure8.
2. Removethetwo screwssecuringbatterycoverto
batteryhousingandplacethemtotheside,Figure8.
3. Openbatterycover,removepositiveandnegative
leadsfrombattery,removeandreplacewith new
battery,Figure9.Connectthepositiveleadtothe
positivesideofthebatterypack,thenconnectthe
negativeside.
NOTE:Thebatteryyouhavemaydifferslightlyfromthe
oneshownin Figure9. Referto thePartsList.
IMPORTANT:Whenreplacingbatterypackin handle
panel,batterypackmustbepositionedwiththepositive
terminaltothe leftsideandthe negativeterminaltothe
rightsideofpanel(Positiveterminalisclosesttothe key
switch),Figure9.Replacingbatterypackincorrectlywill
causeseriousdamage.
4. Reattachbatterycoverto batteryhousingbysecur-
ingwiththetwoscrewsremovedearlier,makingsure
tosnapthewireconduiton theleftintoplaceonthe
housing.
5. Foldhandlesbackup andtightenhandleknobs.
Charging Battery
_ ARNING:The battery contains cor-
rosive fluid and toxic material; handle
with care and keepawayfrom children.
Donot puncture,disassemble, mutilate
or incineratethe battery. Explosivegases
could bevented during charging or
discharging. Useina well ventilated area,
away from sources of ignition.
NOTE:Thespecialdesignedplugon thechargerwill
onlyfit intothe plugon thebatterybox.
1. Plugthe batterychargerintotheporton the
undersideofthebatteryhousing,Figure10.
2. Insertthebatterychargerplugintoa standard120
volthouseholdoutlet,Figure10.Chargebattery
for8to 10hoursbeforeinitialuse.Donot charge
longer than 12hours. Thebatteryshouldonlyneed
tobechargeduponinitialsetupandafteranyother
extendedperiodsofnon-use.
3. Aftercharging,disconnectchargerplugfromoutlet
first,thendisconnectchargerleadfrombattery.
IMPORTANT:Donotremovethebatterypackfrom
theelectricstarterhousingforanyreasonotherthan
replacement.
Figure 8
+
Positive
Terminal
Nega'tive
Terminal
Figure 9
IMPORTANT:Alwaysplugchargerleadintobatterypack
leadfirst,andtheninsertbatterychargerpluginto120
voltstandardhouseholdoutlet.Followthisorderof action
everytimeyouchargethebattery.
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Replacing Fuse
Theelectricstartercircuitand batteryareprotectedbya
40 amperefuse.Ifthefuseburnsout,theelectricstarter
willnotoperate.Iftheunitfailsto startwiththeelectric
starter,performthefollowingstepstocheckthefuse
insidethebatteryhousing:
1. OpenthebatterycoverasdescribedinReplacing
Battery, seeFigure8.
2. Removefusefromsocketandinspectas shownin
Figure11.If itisburnedout, replacewith standard
automotive40amperefuse.
3. Carefullyplacewiringbackintohousing,closebattery
cover,andfoldupperhandlebackintoplace.
NOTE:Theenginecanbestarted manually ifthe fuse
burns out.
Off-Season Storage
Thefollowingstepsshouldbetakentoprepareyourlawn
mowerforstorage.
• Cleanandlubricatemowerthoroughlyasdescribedin
thelubricationinstructions.
• Wedonotrecommendtheuseofa pressurewasher
or gardenhosetocleanyourunit.
• Refertoenginemanualforcorrectenginestorage
instructions.
Coatmower'scuttingbladewithchassisgreaseto
preventrusting.
Storemowerina dry,cleanarea.Donotstorenextto
corrosivematerials,suchasfertilizer.
Whenstoringanytypeofpowerequipmentina poorly
ventilatedormetalstorageshed,careshouldbe takento
rust-prooftheequipment.Usingalightoilor silicone,coat
theequipment,especiallycablesandall movingpartsof
yourlawnmowerbeforestorage.
Battery
Thebatterymustbe storedwitha fullcharge.Extended
storageofa dischargedbatterywillreducelifeand
capacityofthebattery.
f
e ownFust
_, ,J
Figure 11
13
Maintainin
WARNING
Do not remove the
battery packfr
the electric starter
reason other than
The engine can be
started manually if
the fuse burns out.
For repairs beyond
the minor
ments listed here,
contact anauthorized
service dealer.
i
\_i 3J
Problem Cause Remedy
Enginefails to start 1....Bade contro d sengaged 1 Engagebade contro
2. Sparkplugwiredisconnected. 2. Connectwiretosparkplug.
3. Fueltankemptyorstae fue 3. F tankwth cean freshgaso ne.
4. Engnenotprimed 4 Primeengneas instructedn
"OperatingYourLawnMower.
5. Faultysparkplug. 5. Clean,adjustgap,or replace.
6. Blockedfuel line. I 6. Cleanfuelline,
7. Enginefcoded. 7. Waita fewminutesto restart,but
I do notprme.
8. Burntfuse.(ElectricStartOnly) 8. Replacefuse(seeMaintenance
" " section)
Engineruns erratic 1, Sparkplugwireloose, 1, Connectandtightenspark
plugwire,
2, Blockedfuellineor stalefuel, 2, Cleanfuelline;filltankwithclean,
freshgasoline,
3, Ventingascapplugged, 3, Clearvent,
4, Waterordirt infuelsystem, 4, Drainfueltank,Refillwith
freshfuel,
5, Dirtyair cleaner, 5, Refertoenginemanual,
6, Carburetoroutofadjustment, 6, Refertoenginemanual,
Engineoverheats 1....Engne o eve ow 1 F crankcasewthpropero
2. Airflowrestricted. I 2. Removeblowerhousing
andclean.
3. Carburetornotadjustedproperly. 3. Referto enginemanual.
Occasionalskips 1, Sparkpluggaptooclose, 1, Adjustgapto ,030",
(hesitates)at 2, Carburetoridlemixtureadjustment 2, Refertoenginemanual,
highspeed improperlyset.
Idlespoorly 1. Sparkplugfouled,faultyorgap 1. Resetgapto .030"or repace
toowide. sparkplug.
2 Carburetormproperyadjusted I 2 Referto engnemanua
I ....
3. Drtya r ceaner. 3. Referto engnernanua.
Excessive 1, Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced, 1, Tightenbladeandadapter,
Vibration Balanceblade.
2. Bentcuttingblade. 2. Seean authorizedservicedealer.
MowerwIInot 1 Wetgrass. 1. Donotmowwhengrassiswet;wait
m h r unt atertocut
u C g ass
2. Excessivelyhighgrass 2. Mowonceat a highcuttngheight
I thenmowagainatdesire(Jheightor
3. Dullblade. I makea narrowercuttingpath.
. 3. Sharpenor replaceblade.
Unevencut 1. Dullblade. 1. Sharpenor replaceblade.
Mowerwill not 1. Beltnotinstalledproperly 1. Checkbeltforproperpulleyinstal-
self propel 2. Debriscloggingdriveoperation, lationand movement.
3 Dama-edorwornbelt 2. Stopengine disconnectsparkplug
I •
I " u • w re andceanoutdebrs
. 3. Inspectandreplacebelt.
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Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower
15
Safety
WARNING
DO NOT remove safety
(or any)labels from
mowerfor any reason,
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747-1161A BladeControl 687-02070A
2 749-1233B UpperHandle 42 710-1652
3 747-04080 GrassCatcherFrame 43 712-04065
4 749-0928A LowerHandle 44 714-0104
5 720-0279 WingNut 45 710-0654A
6 710-1205 RopeGuide 46 687-02193
7 710-1174 CarriageBolt,5/16-18x 2
8 664-04027 GrassBagAssembly
9 720-04072 HandKnob
10 712-04064 FlangeLockNut1/4-20
11 726-0240 CableTie 49 710-1650
12 710-0703 CarriageBolt,1/4-20 50 746-04282
13 731-04134A RearDischargeDoor 51 754-04101
14 750-04162 Spacer 52 618-04376
15 732-04089A TorsionSpring- LH 53 731-05021A
16 732-04090A TorsionSpring- RH
17 734-04087 RearWheel,8"x 1.8"
18 731-04150C RearBaffle
19 756-04017 inputPulley 57 710-0216
20 787-01277 Deck- 21" 58 715-0221
21 715-04011 RollPin 59 717-1762
22 782-5002B FrontBaffle 717-1761
23 748-04015A BladeAdapterw/Pulley 60 710-04531
24 742-0741 21"StandardCut Blade 61 782-7551A
25 710-1257 HexBolt, 3/8-24x 2.5 62 716-0102
26 687-02044 PivotPlateAssembly 63 736-0474
27 736-0524B BladeBellSupport 64 750-04595
28 787-01298 HeightAdjustmentPlate- RH 65 725-04293
787-01299 HeightAdjustmentPlate- LH 66 725-04329
29 720-0426 AdjustmentLeverKnob 67 725-0201
30 732-0706 FrontLever- RH 68 710-1667A
732-0707 FrontLever- LH 69 725-04323
31 738-04136 ShoulderScrew 70 728-0199
32 634-04100 FrontWheel,8"x 1.8" 71 725-04347
33 710-04371 Screw,1/4-15x 1.250 72 710-0136
34 746-04281 ControlCable- 50.56" 73 736-0270
35 750-04594 SleeveSpacer- RH 74 731-05459
36 731-04998 Trailshield 75 787-01292
37 732-0700 TrailshieldWire 787-01291
38 712-0397 WingNut,1/4-20
39 747-04035 RearDoorPivotRod
40 732-04175 SpringLever
41 687-02071A PivotArmAssembly- RH
PivotArmAssembly- LH
AB Screw
FlangeLockNut,3/8-16
HairpinClip
TT SeresScrew,3/8-16x 1.00
Ht.Adj.Assy.Front- LH
687-02194 Ht.Adj.Assy.Front- RH
47 687-02069 RearHandleBracketAssy.- LH
687-02068 RearHandleBracketAssy.- RH
48 747-1214 DriveControl
ShoulderScrew
DriveCable
V-Belt
TransmissionAssembly
FrontDriveCover
54 732-1043 BeltTensionSpring
55 682-0015 BearingAssembly
56 736-0447 WaveWasher
HexScrew
DowelPin
Gear,14T-RH
Gear,14T-LH
Screw1/4-20
WheelDustCap
SnapRing
Washer,1.5"OD
SleeveSpacer- LH
ElectricStarterHarnessAssembly
BatteryCharger12V
Key
Screw,#10-16x .75
12VoltBattery
PlasticRivet
KeySwitch
Screw,1/4-20x 1.75
BellWasher
ElectricStart BatteryHousing
RearHandleBracketRH
RearHandleBracketLH
76 725-04310t HarnessExtension
77 751-10153t EngineBracket
78 731-04525t EngineShroud
t NotShown
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Toorder replacement
parts, call
1o800-800o7310
or visit us online at
www.yardman.com
iMPORTANT:Fora proper
working machine,use
FactoryApprovedParts.
V-BELTSare specially
designedto engageand
disengage safely.A
substitute (non-OEM)
V-Belt canbe dangerous
by not disengaging
completely.
NOTE:Forpaintedparts,
pleasereferto the list of
colorcodesbelow. Please
add the applicable color
code,whereverneeded,
to the partnumber to
ordera replacementpart.
For instance, ifa part
numbered700-xx×xis
paintedgreen,the part
number to order wouldbe
700-xxx×-0665
Green: 0665
Powder Black: 0637
NOTES:
Use this page to write down important information.
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NOTES:
Use this page to write down important information.
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newmerchandisepurchasedandusedin theUnitedStates,itsposses-
sionsandterritories.
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fora periodoftwo(2) yearscommencingonthedateoforiginalpurchase
andwill,atits option,repairor replace,freeofcharge,anypartfoundto
bedefectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.Thislimitedwarrantyshallonly
applyifthis producthasbeenoperatedandmaintainedinaccordance
withtheOperator'sManualfurnishedwiththeproduct,andhasnotbeen
subjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,accident,improper
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ofotherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromtheinstallationor
useofanypart,accessoryorattachmentnotapprovedbyMTDforuse
withtheproduct(s)coveredbythis manualwillvoidyourwarrantyasto
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Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befreefromdefectsinmaterialand
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Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batteries,
belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,snow
throwerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.
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a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya
separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Refertoapplicablemanufacturer's
warrantyfortermsandconditions.
b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateoneyear
warranty.
c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchaslubricants,filters,blade
sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutchadjustments,deck
adjustments,andnormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishduetouse
orexposure.
d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservice
dealer.
e. MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor exported
outsideofthe UnitedStates,itspossessionsandterritories,except
thosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsofexportdistribution.
f. ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts.
g. Transportationchargesand servicecalls.
No impliedwarranty,includinganyimpliedwarranty of merchant-
ability of fitness for a particularpurpose,applies after the applicable
periodof expresswritten warranty aboveas to the partsas identi-
fied. Noother expresswarranty, whetherwritten or oral, exceptas
mentionedabove,givenby anypersonor entity,includinga dealer
or retailer,with respect to anyproduct,shallbind MTD.Duringthe
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