Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips &Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
OF A O A AL
\
\
\
\
\
\
\
21" Self-Propelled Mower
Model Series 989
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-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.770-02331
01/2006
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
Trouble Shooting .............................................. 14
Off-Season Storage and Safety Labels .......... 15
Parts List ........................................................... 16
Warranty ............................................ Back Cover
Finding and Recording Model Number
BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING
YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,
please locatethe modelplate onthe equipmentand copythe
informationtothe sample modelplate providedtothe right.
Youcan locatethe modelplate by standingat theoperating
position andlookingdown atthe rear ofthe deck. This
informationwill be necessaryto usethemanufacturer'sweb
site and/or obtain assistancefrom the CustomerSupport
Departmentoran authorizedservice dealer.
Model Number
Serial Number
P. O. BOX 361131
CLEVELAND,OH44136
www.yardman.com 330-220-4683
800-800-7310
Customer Support
Please do/VOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was
purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
1. Visityardman.com. Click onthe CustomerSupport
menuoption.
2. Phonea Customer Support Representativeat 1 (800)
800-7310.
Ifyou havedifficultyassembling this productor haveany questionsregardingthe controls, operationor maintenanceof this unit,
youcan seek helpfrom the experts. Choosefromthe optionsbelow:
3. Theengine manufacturerisresponsiblefor all engine-
relatedissueswith regardsto performance, power-rating,
specifications,warrantyand service. Pleasereferto the
enginemanufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packed
separatelywith your unit,for more information.
Y_doM_ YardMac_,_es M_ua,s O_,ine P_s O_iine Sewic_Loca_o_ ]i P_o_Juc,:Re!_str_o_ ]
2
O
o
o
>:.
(13
O3
(13
(13
O-
O
O
(--
O5
E
O
(13
(13
o3
(13
O-
O
o3
(13
E
(]3
(13
o
(13
C5
('5
O3
O5
(13
t"b
(13
O9
o5
(13
O-
O
O3
-5
O3
O
O
E
Sightandholdthis levelwith a verticaltree...
also
I
15°
RNING
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 its constituents,andcertain vehiclecompo-
nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancerand
birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: Thismachinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operation in this
manual.As with anytype of powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe part ofthe operatorcan
result inseriousinjury.This machine iscapableof amputatinghands andfeet andthrowingobjects.
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,orotherobjectsthatmayobscure
yourvisionofachildwhomayrunintothe mower.
5. Keepchildrenawayfromhotor runningengines.Theycan
sufferburnsfroma hotmuffler.
6. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operateapower
mower.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand
understandoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthis
manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbyaparent.
General Operation
1. Readthisoperator'smanualcarefullyin its entiretybefore
attemptingtoassemblethismachine.Read,understand,
andfollowall instructionsonthe machineandin the
manual(s)beforeoperation.Becompletelyfamiliarwith
thecontrolsandthe properuseofthis machinebefore
operatingit. Keepthis manualin a safeplaceforfuture
andregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.
2. Thismachineisa precisionpieceof powerequipment,
nota plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all
times.Yourunithas beendesignedto performonejob: to
mowgrass.Do notuseit foranyotherpurpose.
3. Neverallow childrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis
machine.Children14yearsoldand overshouldreadand
understandthe instructionsinthismanualandshould
betrainedand supervisedby a parent.Onlyresponsible
individualswhoarefamiliarwiththeserulesofsafe
operationshouldbeallowedto usethismachine.
4. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto
beused.Removeall stones,sticks,wire,bones,toysand
otherforeignobjectswhichcouldbetrippedoveror picked
upandthrownbythe blade.Thrownobjectscancause
seriouspersonalinjury.Planyourmowingpatternto avoid
dischargeof materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystanders
andthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta
wallorobstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterial
toricochetbacktowardtheoperator.
5. Tohelpavoidbladecontactorathrownobjectinjury,
stayinoperatorzonebehindhandlesandkeepchildren,
bystanders,helpers,andpetsat least75feet frommower
whileit is inoperation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters
area.
6. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringopera-
tionandwhile performinganadjustmentor repairtoprotect
youreyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancauseserious
injurytothe eyes.
7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fitting
slacksandshirts. Shirtsandpantsthatcoverthe armsand
legsandsteel-toedshoesarerecommended.Neveroperate
thismachineinbarefeet,sandals,slipperyor lightweight
(e.g.canvas)shoes.
8. Donotputhandsorfeet nearrotatingpartsor undercutting
deck.Contactwithbladecanamputatehandsandfeet.
9. Amissingor damageddischargecovercancause blade
contactor thrownobjectinjuries.
10.Manyinjuriesoccurasa resultofthe mowerbeingpulled
overthefoot duringafall causedby slippingor 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 fallcancauseseriouspersonal
injury.If youfeelyouarelosingyourfooting,releasethe
bladecontrolhandleimmediatelyandthe bladewillstop
rotatingwithinthreeseconds.
16.Mowonlyin daylightor goodartificiallight.Walk,neverrun.
17.Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor roads.
18.Iftheequipmentshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe
engineandcheckimmediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationis
generallya warningoftrouble.
19.Shutthe engineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto a
completestop beforeremovingthe grasscatcheror unclog-
gingthechute.
Thecuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefor afewseconds
4
after theengineisshutoff. Neverplaceanypartofthe body
inthe bladearea untilyouaresurethe bladehasstopped
rotating.
20. Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrailshield,discharge
cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandle,or othersafety
protectivedevicesin placeand working.Neveroperate
mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failuretodo socan
resultin personalinjury.
21. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causeaburn.Do
nottouch.
22.Onlyusepartsandaccessoriesmadeforthismachineby
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 stoprotatingwithin3seconds.
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.Alwaysplacecontainerson the
groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.
5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truckortrailer
andrefuelit onthe ground.Ifthisis notpossible,thenrefuel
suchequipmentonatrailerwitha portablecontainer,rather
thanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.
6. Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththe rimofthefueltank or
containeropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingis complete.Do
notusea nozzlelock-opendevice.
7. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesand othersources
of ignition.
8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevaporswill
accumulatein thearea.
9. Neverremovegascap oraddfuelwhileengineishot or
running. Allowengineto coolatleasttwominutesbefore
refueling.
10.Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethanY2inch
belowbottomoffiller neckto provideforfuelexpansion.
11.Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
12.Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeitoff theengineand equipment.
Moveunittoanotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestarting
engine.
13.Neverstorethemachineorfuel 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."Useofpartswhich do
notmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
10.Do notchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedthe
engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperating
speedoftheengine.
11.Maintainor replacesafetylabels,as necessary.
12.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulations.Improper
disposaloffluidsandmaterialscanharmtheenvironment.
5
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.
Standbehindthe mower
i asifyouweregoingto
operateit. Yourright hand
correspondsto the right
sideofthe mower;your
lefthandcorrespondsto
the leftsideofthe mower.
Makecertainthe drive
cableisroutedaround
theoutsideandabove
the lowerhandleso it
I doesnot interferewith
attachingthe grassbag.
i The chutedoorhasbeen
designedto movethe
i starterrope outof theway
i ofthebagwhenthe chute
doorisopened.
i IMPORTANT
Thisunitisshippedwith=
outgasoline or oil inthe
engine.Fillup gasoline
i and oil asinstructedin
I theaccompanyingengine
i manual BEFOREoperat-
I ingyourmower.
Figure3-1:Unfoldhandleandtightenhardware.
f
[ Hardware Pack l
Wing Nuts (2) CarriageBolts (2)
Figure3-2:Securelowerhandletomountingbrackets.
1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhichmaybebetween
upperandlowerhandles.
a. Pullupand backon upperhandleasshownin
Figure3-1.Makecertainthelowerhandleisseated
securelyintothehandlemountingbrackets.
b. Tightenhandknobstosecureupperhandleto
lowerhandle.Makesurethateachcarriageboltis
seatedproperlyin thehandle.
NOTE:Makecertainthe drive cableis routedaround
the outside and abovethe lowerhandle.
2. Locatethehairpinclipon theweldpinon eachsideof
thelowerhandle.
a.
Removehairpinclipfromthis hole.Usinga pair
ofpliers,inserthairpinclipintothe holeon pin
closesttothebracket,Figure3-2.Repeaton other
side.
.
b. Inserta carriageboltfromthehardwarepackinto
theupperholeonthehandlemountingbracket.
Securewithone plasticwingnut,alsoincluded
inthehardwarepack.Repeatonothersidewith
remainingitemsfromhardwarepack.
Theropeguide,whichisconnectedtothesupport
rod,is locatedontherightsideofthelowerhandle,
Figure3-3.
a. Holdthebladecontrolagainstupperhandle.
b. Pullstarterropeoutoftheengine.Releasethe
bladecontrol.
.
c. Slipstarterropeintoropeguide.
Securecablestothelowerhandleusingthecableties
alreadyonthe lowerhandle.Insertpegsoncableties
intotheholeson thelowerhandle.Pullcabletiestight
andtrimexcess.
Figure3-3:Pullrecoilstarterthroughropeguide.
J
Figure3-4:Usewingnutstosecuredischargechutetodeck.
6
Figure3-5:Attachthe grassbagtodischargechute.
f
/
Figure3-6:Removemulchingcoveror grassbagbeforeinstall-
ingsidedischargechute.
5. Themowerwasshippedwiththemulchingcover
installedontheunit.Forbaggingpurposes,youwill
needtoattachthedischargechuteandgrassbagin
placeofthemulchingbaffle.
a. Removethreewingnutsholdingthemulchingcover
in placeandremovethecover.
b. Replacewith dischargechute,whilemakingsure
thefrontlip ofchutegoesundertheedgeofthe
deck.Securewith wingnutspreviouslyremoved,
Figure3-4.
c. Liftchutedooronthedischargechuteandslide
grassbagontothechute,Figure3-5.
6. Followthestepsbelowto installthesidedischarge
chute:
a. Removemulchingcoveror grassbagfromunitby
disconnectingwingnuts.
b. Attachsidedischargechutetounitandsecurewith
thethreewingnuts,Figure3-6.
Adjustments
.
.
Thecuttingheightadjustmentleverislocatedabove
therearleftwheel,Figure3-7.
a. Pulltheleveroutandawayfromthemower.
b. Movetheleverforwardor backfordesiredcutting
height.
c. Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck.
Theadjustmentwheelislocatedin thedrivecontrol
handlehousingandis usedtotightenor loosenthe
drivebelt.Youwillneedtoadjustthedrivecontrol
ifthemowerdoesnotpropelitselfwiththedrive
controlengagedor if thedrivewheelshesitatewith
thedrivecontrolengaged.
If eitheroftheseconditionsoccur,rotatetheadjust-
mentwheeltoadjustthedrivecontrol,Figure3-8.
Figure3-7:Uselevertoadjustthe cuttingheight. Figure3-8:Usethe adjustmentwheelonthe drivecontrolto
adjustthedrivebelt.
Makecertainthe drive
cableis routedaround
the outside andabove
the lower handlesoit
does not interferewith
attaching the grassbag
The chutedoorhas been
designedto movethe
starter ropeout ofthe
way of the bag whenthe
chutedoorisopened.
CUTTINGHEIGHT
Allwheelsmustbe set
to thesameheight. For
roughor unevenlawns,
usea higher cutsetting.
7
WARNING
Thebladecontrolisa
safetydevice.DONOT
attemptto bypassits
operation.
i Useextremecarewhen
i handling gasoline.
I Gasolineisextremely
flammable andthe vapors
are explosive. Neverfuel
themachine indoorsor
whiletheengineishot
or running. Extinguish
cigarettes,cigars,pipes
andothersourcesof
ignition,
Keephandsand feet
i awayfrom the chutearea
on cuttingdeck. Referto
warninglabelon theunit.
I iMPORTANT:Thisunit is
' shippedwithoutgasoline
i or oilinthe engine.FUl
up gasolineandoilas
instructedinthe accom-
panyingenginemanual
BEFOREoperatingyour
mower.
Know Your Lawn Mower
r
DriveControl
BladeControl
HeightAdjustmentLever
RecoilStarter
GasolineFill
SideDischarge
Chute
MulchCover
DischargeChute
Figure4-1:Themajorcomponentsonthe mower.
Nowthatyouhavesetupyourlawnmower,it'simportanttobecomeacquaintedwith itscontrolsand features.
Blade Control
Thebladecontrolisattachedtothe upperhandleof
themower.Depressand squeezeitagainsttheupper
handletoengagetheengineandblade.Releaseit to
stopengineandblade.
,_ WARNING:Thisblade controlisasafety
device. Donot bypassitsoperations.
Drive Control
Thedrivecontrolislocatedontheupperhandle.
Squeezethedrivecontrollevertoengagethedrive
system.Releaseittodisengagethedrivesystem.
Releasethedrivecontrolto slowdownwhenapproach-
ingan obstacle,makinga turn,or stopping.
Cutting Height Adjustment Lever
Thecuttingheightadjustmentleverislocatedabove
theleftrearwheel.Refertothe SetupandAdjustment
sectionforinstructionsonadjustingthecuttingheight.
Recoil Starter
Therecoilstarteris connectedtothesupportrodand
islocatedonthe rightsideofthelowerhandle.Stand
behindtheunitand pullthe recoilstarterropetostart
theengine.
Mulch Cover
Tousethemowerasa mulcher,removethedischarge
chuteand installthemulchcover.
Side Discharge Chute
Insteadofcollectinggrassclippingsinthebag,youmay
attachthesidedischargechutetoexpeltheclippings.
Discharge Chute
Thedischargechutemustbe attachedtothedecktouse
thegrassbag.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Referto enginemanualfor engineinstructions.
1. Checkoillevelandaddoil if necessary.Followengine
manualforthis.
2. Servicetheenginewithgasolineasinstructedinthe
enginemanual.
,_ WARNING:Useextremecarewhenhandling
gasoline. Gasoline isextremelyflammable
and thevapors are explosive. Neverfuel the
machine indoorsor while the engine ishot or run-
ning. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipesand other
sources of ignition.
8
,_ WARNING:Theoperationof anylawnmower
canresult inforeign objects being thrown
intotheeyes,whichcandamageyoureyes
severely.Alwayswearsafetyglasseswhileoperating
or maintainingthe mower.
Starting Engine
,_ WARNING:Besurenoone otherthanthe op-
erator isstandingnearthe lawnmower while
startingengineor operatingmower.Never
runengineindoorsor in enclosed,poorly ventilated
areas.Engine exhaustcontainscarbon monoxide,an
odorlessand deadly gas. Keephands,feet, hairand
looseclothing awayfrom any movingpartson engine
and lawnmower.
1. Placethefuelvalveleverfoundontheleft sideofthe
engineintotheON(OPEN)position,Figure4-2.
2. Movethechokeleverall thewaybackwardintothe
chokeposition,Figure4-2.
3. Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethebladecontrol
againstupperhandle,Figure4-2.Thechokewillnow
begintoslowlyreturntotheoff chokepositionafter
activatingthe bladecontrol.Therefore,quicklymove
ontostepfourbelow.Refertotheenginemanualfor
furtherdetails.
4. Holdingthesetwohandlestogetherfirmly,grasprecoil
starterhandleandpullropeoutwitharapid,continuous,
fullarmstroke,Figure4-2.Keepingafirmgriponthe
starterhandlelettheroperewindslowly.Repeatuntil
enginecranks.Lettheroperewindeachtimeslowly.
Stopping Engine
1. Releasebladecontroltostoptheengineand blade.
2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand
groundagainsttheengine.
Using Your Lawn Mower
WARNING:Donot operatemower without mulching
,_ cover,discharge chute, or grass catcher
properlyinstalled.
Besurelawnisclearof stones,sticks,wire,or
otherobjectswhichcoulddamagelawnmowerorengine.
Suchobjectscouldbe accidentlythrownbythemower
in anydirectionandcauseseriouspersonalinjurytothe
operatorandothers.
WARNING:If youstrikeaforeign object, stopthe
,_ engine.Removewirefrom the spark plug,
thoroughly inspectmowerfor any damage,
and repairdamagebeforerestarting and
operating.Extensive vibration of mowerduring
operationisan indicationof damage.The unit should
be promptlyinspectedand repaired.
1. Oncetheengineisrunning,squeezethedrivecontrol
againsttheupperhandletopropelmower.Forbest
results,do notcut wetgrassand nevercutoff more
thanone-thirdofthetotallengthof thegrass.
Figure4-2:Thestepsinvolvedinstartingthemower.
Using as a Nlulcher
Formulchinggrass,removethegrasscatcherand
chutefromthemower.Reattachmulchcover.Referto
Setupsectionforinstructions.
• Foreffectivemulching,do notcut wetgrass.
• Newor thickgrassmayrequirea narrowercut.
Adjustgroundspeedaccordingtoconditionoflawn.
• If thegrasshasbeenallowedto growinexcessof
fourinches,mulchingis notrecommended.Usethe
grasscatchertobagclippingsinstead.
Using the Grass Catcher
Youcanusethegrasscatchertocollectclippingswhile
youareoperatingthemower.
1. AttachgrasscatcherfollowinginstructionsinSetup
section.Grassclippingswillautomaticallycollectin
thebagasyourunthemower.Operatethemowertill
thegrassbagisfull.
2. Stopenginecompletelybyreleasingtheblade
control.Makesurethattheunithascometoa
completestop.
3. Whileholdingthegrassbagbyboththe rearhandle
andthelowerhandle,lift thegrassbagstraightup
offthedischargechute.Thechutedoorwillmovethe
ropeoutof thewayofthebag.
4. Continuetoholdthelowerhandleand raisetherear
ofthegrassbagup towardsyourchest.Thegrass
bagwillopenandthegrassclippingswilldisperse.
Whenreplacingthegrassbag,be surethetopofthe
bagrestsonthewiresupportbetweenthehandles.
Your Lawn
r r
e
WARNING
Theoperation of any
lawn mowercanresult
inforeign objects being
thrown intothe eyes,
whichcandamageyour
eyesseverely. Always
wearsafety glasses while
operatingthe mower,
orwhileperformingany
adjustments or repairs
onit.
Besure no oneother than
theoperatorisstanding
nearthe lawnmower
whilestarting engine or
operating mower.Never
runengine indoors or
inenclosed, poorly
ventilatedareas. Engine
exhaustcontains carbon
monoxide,an odorless
and deadlygas. Keep
hands, feet, hair and loose
clothingawayfrom any
moving partson engine
and lawnmower.
9
Alwaysstopengine,
disconnect sparkplug
and groundagainst
engine beforeperforming
anytype ofmaintenance
onyourmachine'
I
Do not usea pressure
washerOrgardenhose
to c!eanyourunit-These
may causedamage to
pu!leYS,bearings,orthe
engine,Theuse of water
wi!l resultinshortened
life andreduceservice,
ability,
Figure5-1:Areasto lubricateonthemower.
f
Lubricatethese
points before
reassembly.
Lubrication
• Lubricatepivotpointson thebladecontrolatleast
oncea seasonwithlightoil.Thebladecontrolmust
operatefreelyinbothdirections,Figure5-1.
• Lubricatethewheelsatleastoncea seasonwith
lightoil (ormotoroil). If wheelsareremovedforany
reason,lubricatetheaxleboltand innersurfaceofthe
wheelwithlightoil.
• Lubricatethetorsionspringandpivotpointoneach
endofthedischargechuteat leastoncea seasonwith
lightoil topreventrust.
• Thetransmissionis pre-lubricatedandsealedatthe
factoryanddoesnotrequirelubrication.
• Followtheaccompanyingenginemanualforlubrica-
tionscheduleandinstructionforenginelubrication.
Deck Care
,_ WARNING:Nevertip the mower morethan 90°
inany directionand do not leavethe mower
tipped for any length of time. Oil candrainintothe
upper partof the enginecausinga startingproblem.
1. Disconnectsparkplugwire.Draingasolinefromlawn
mowerorplacea pieceof plasticunderthegascap.
2. Tipmowersothat itrestsonthe housing.Keepthe
sidewiththeaircleanerfacingup.Holdmowerfirmly.
3. Scrapeandcleantheundersideofthedeckwitha
suitabletool.Donotspraywithwater.
4. Putthemowerbackonitswheelsontheground.If
youhadputplasticunderthegascapearlier,make
sureto removeitnow.
Figure5-2:Cutwiretoremoverearflap.
General Recommendations
• Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming
anymaintenance.
• Thewarrantyon thislawnmowerdoesnotcover
itemsthathavebeensubjectedtooperatorabuse
ornegligence.Toreceivefullvaluefromwarranty,
operatormustmaintainthelawnmoweras
instructedhere.
• Changingofengine-governedspeedwillvoid
enginewarranty.
• Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce
eachseason.
• Periodicallycheckallfastenersand makesurethese
aretight.
_ ARNING:Alwaysstopengine,disconnect
sparkplug,and groundagainst engine
beforecleaning,lubricatingor doing anykindof
maintenanceon yourmachine.
Engine Care
• Maintainoil levelasinstructedinenginemanual.
• Serviceaircleanerevery25 hoursundernormal
conditions.Cleaneveryfewhoursunderextremely
dustyconditions.Refertoenginemanual.
• Cleansparkplugand resetthegaponcea season.
Checkenginemanualforcorrectplugtype andgap
specifications.
• Cleanengineregularlywitha clothorbrush.Keepthe
coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea)cleantopermit
properaircirculation.Removeall grass,dirtand
combustibledebrisfrommufflerarea.
Replacing Rear Flap
1. Cutoff theflat endof thewirerodwhichsecuresitto
thedeck,Figure5-2.
2. Attachthenewflapand newrodtothedeck,bending
theendsofthenewrodoverto secureto deck.
10
Blade Care
,_ WARNING:Whenremovingcuttingblade
for sharpeningor replacement, protectyour
hands with a pairof heavy gloves or usea heavyrag
to holdblade.
1. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplug.Turn
moweron itssidemakingsurethattheairfilterand
carburetorarefacingup.
2. Removebolt,bellbladesupport,blade,andblade
adapterfromtheenginecrankshaft,Figure5-3.When
removingthese items,the pulleysand washers
may also breakfree from thecrankshaft.Besure
to makenoteof the orientation ofthese itemsfor
reassembly.
3. Thebladecanbe sharpenedwitha fileor on a
grindingwheel.Donotattempttosharpentheblade
whileitisstillon themower.Balancethebladeona
roundshaftscrewdriver.Grindcuttingedgesequally
andfollowtheoriginalangleofgrind.Removemetal
fromtheheavysideuntilitbalancesevenly.
,_ WARNING:An unbalancedblade willcause
excessivevibrationwhen rotating at high
speeds,it maycausedamageto mowerand could
break causingpersonalinjury.
4. Lubricatetheenginecrankshaftandtheinnersurface
ofthebladeadapterwithlightoil. Reinsertthespacer
(if needed),pulleysandwashers.Slidetheblade
adapterontotheenginecrankshaft.Placetheblade
on theadaptersuchthatthesideoftheblademarked
"Bottom"(orwithpartnumber)facesthegroundwhen
themowerisin theoperatingposition.Makesurethat
bladeisalignedandseatedon bladeadapterflanges.
5. Placebell bladesupportonthe blade.Alignnotches
on thebellbladesupportwith smallholesinblade.
Replacehexboltandtightenhexboltto torque:450
in.Ibs.rain.,600 in.Ibs.max.
Toensuresafeoperationofyourmower,periodically
checkthebladeboltforcorrecttorque.
: : : ................. .......
Figure5-3:Toaccessblade,removethebolt,support,blade,
andadapter.
Belt Care
Whenremovingthe cuttingblade or when
slidingthebelt around it, protectyourhands
with a pairof heavygloves.
Removing the Belt
1. Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgrounditagainst
theengine.
2. Drainthefueltankor placea pieceofplastic
beneaththecapto preventgasolineleakage.
3. Tipmoweronitsside(aircleanersideofengineup).
4. Moveheightadjustmentleverto thehighestposition.
5. Removeblade,bladeadapter,andrelatedhardware.
Be sureto makenoteof theorientation of these
itemsfor reassembly. Removethethreehex
screwsholdingbaffletothedeck,Figure5-4.
6. Liftbaffletowardstherearofthemower.Remove
thehexboltthatholdsthetransmissionto themower
deckfromthe rearofunit, Figure5-5.
7. Tiltthetransmissionforwardtomakeit easierto
workinthisarea.
Q
Figure5-4:Removeblade,hardware,andbafflescrews.
f
Figure5-5:Peelbackbaffle(A)andloosenscrewholding
transmissiontodeck.(B)
WARNING
An unbalanced blade
will causeexcessive
vibrationwhenrotating
at high speeds,itmay
causedamageto mower
andcouldbreakcausing
personalinjury,
Whenremovingthe cut-
ting blade for sharpening
or replacementorwhen
slidingthe beltaround it,
protectyourhandswith
a pairofheavy gloves or
usea heavy ragto hold
the blade.
11
I aintaining
ur Lawn
Mower
Whenreplacingbelt,it is
importantthat the belt is
routedwithinthe inside
of the beltkeeperrod
attachedtothe underside
of thebaffle,
8. Loosenthebeltkeeperboltandlocknuthalfa turn,
Figure5-6.
9. Usinga pairofpliers,pullbackand rotatebeltkeeper
fromthesloton theidlerbracket,Figure5-7.
10.Slidethebeltoutfrombetweenthebeltkeeperand
theidlerbracket.
11.Slidethebeltoutfromaroundthepulleyonthe
transmission.
12.Removebeltfromaroundthecrankshaft,Figure5-8.
Discardthewornbelt.
Figure5-6:Loosenboltand nutonbeltkeeperandidler
bracket.
Installing the Belt
13.Placethenewbeltoverthetransmissionpulley.Place
thebeltinthepulleygrooveandrotatethepulleyuntil
thebeltisseatedintransmissionpulley.
14.Placethebeltbetweentheidlerbracketandthebelt
keeper.
15.Usingpliers,rotatethebeltkeepersothatitsnapsinto
slotontheidlerbracket.
J
Figure5-7:Rotatebeltkeepertofreethe belt.
16.Tightenthebeltkeeperboltandlocknut.
17.Reinstallthescrewthat securesthetransmissionto
themowerdeck.
18.Placethebeltbetweenthetwo pulleyhalvesonthe
crankshaft,Figure5-9.
19.Squeezethebladecontrolagainsttheupperhandle
totightenthebelt.Returnbafflebackto itsoriginal
positionandreleasethebladecontrol,Figure5-10.
NOTE:it isimportantthat the belt isrouted within
the insideof the belt keeperrodattachedto the
underside of the baffle, Figure5-11.
20.Securethebaffletodeckusingthethreescrews
removedearlier.
21.Lightlylubricatetheinsideofthe bladeadapterand
reinstallthewashers,bladeadapter,blade,andblade
bellsupportin thecorrectorder,Figure5-12(Referto
BladeCaresection).Tightenthehexboltto450-600
in.Ibs.torque.
f
Figure5-8:Removebeltfromcrankshaftafterfreeingitfrom
thetransmissionpulley.
Figure5-9:Placeupperpulleyoncrankshaft,loopbeltaround
crankshaft,theninstallthe lowerpulley.
12
'_., j
Figure5-10:Engagethe bladecontrolto tightenthe belt(A)
andplacebafflebackontodeck(B).
Off-Season Storage
Thefollowingstepsshouldbetakento prepareyour
lawnmowerforstorage.
* Cleanandlubricatemowerthoroughlyasdescribed
inthe lubricationinstructions.Donotusea pressure
washerorgardenhoseto cleanyourunit.
* Refertoenginemanualforcorrectenginestorage
instructions.
* Coatmower'scuttingbladewithchassisgreaseto
preventrusting.
* Storemowerina dry,cleanarea.Donotstorenext
tocorrosivematerials,suchas fertilizer.
Whenstoringanytypeof powerequipmentina poorly
ventilatedor metalstorageshed,careshouldbetaken
torust-prooftheequipment.Usinga lightoil or silicone,
coattheequipment,especiallycablesandall moving
partsofyourlawnmowerbeforestorage.
F
Figure5-11:Thebeltshouldberoutedtothe insideofthe belt
keeperrod.
Figure5-12:Reinstalltheremaininghardware.
13
Maintaining
ii i ii i
i i i i i i ii
i i_i iii _ _ _iiii i _ii _ i_ii
ii i _iI_ ii
Troub.le
shooti
For repairs beyond
the minor adjustments
listedhere, contact
an authorized service
Problem Cause Remedy
Engine failsto start I Bladecontroldisengaged. !. EngagebladecOntroL
21 SpaikPlugwiredisconnected. 21connect wiretosparkplugl
3.Fuel tankemptyorStaiefuel. 31Fill tankWithclean,freshgasoline:
I 4. Fuel ValVeclosed. 4. open fuelvalvelsee enginemanual.
I 5. Faultysparkp!ug, Clean adjustgap orreplace
i & Blockedfuel iinel 6 ceanfue ne
Enginefloode& 7. wait afew minutestOrestarL
I
I
Engineruns erratic
1. Sparkplugwireloose.
2. Blockedfuel lineor stalefuel.
3. Ventingascap plugged.
4. Wateror dirt infuel system.
5. Dirtyair cleaner.
6. Carburetorout ofadjustment.
1. Connectandtightensparkplugwire.
2. Cleanfuelline;filltank withclean,
freshgasoline.
3. Clearvent.
4. Drainfueltank. Refillwithfreshfuel.
5. Refertoenginemanual.
6. Refertoenginemanual.
Engineoverheats 1. Engineoil levellow. 1. Fillcrankcasewith properoil.
I 2. Airflow restricted. 2. Removeblowerhousing
I andclean.
I 3. Carburetornotadjustedpropery. 3. Referto engne manua.
I I
=
Occasionalskips 1. Sparkpluggap tooclose. 1. Adjust gapto .030".
(hesitates)at 2. Carburetoridlemixtureadjustment 2. Referto enginemanual.
highspeed improperlyset.
des noor,, 1. Sparkplugfouled faulty orgap 1. Resetgapto .030"or repace
_' J' I too wide. sparkplug.
I 2. Carburetorimproperlyadjusted. 2 Referto enginemanual.
I 3. Drtyarceaner. 3. Refertoengnemanua.
Excessive 1. Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced. 1. Tightenbladeandadapter.Balance
Vibration blade.
2. Bentcuttingblade. 2. Seeanauthorizedservicedealer.
Mowerwill not I 1. Wetgrass. 1. Donot mowwhengrassiswet;
wait
mulch _rass'If i _ untillatertocut.
E y ,,t I 2. Excessivelyhighgrass. I 2. Mowonceata highcuttng height
quppea) I then mowagainatdesiredheightor
I I makeanarrowerCuttingpath.
I 3. Du bade. 3. Sharpenor replaceblade.
Unevencut 1. Wheelsnotpositionedcorrectly. 1. Placeallfour wheelsinsame
heightposition.
2. Dullblade. 2. Sharpenor replaceblade.
I 1. Beltnotinstalledproperly. I 1 Checkbeltfor properpulleyinstallation
Mower
w not
If r I Ii I andmovemeni
se p ope
I 2. Debrsclogg ngdriveoperation. 2. Stopengine,disconnectsparkplug
I wire,and cleanoutdebris.
. 3. Damagedorworn belt. . 3. Inspectand replacebelt.
14
Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower
/
/
/
15
16
747-0824 ControlLever 736-04173 SpringWasher1.005x 1.825x .048
2 753-05096A ControlLeverAssembly 27 748-04082 BladeAdapterKit
3 746-0711B DriveCable51" 28 736-0524B BladeBellSupport
4 712-0324 TopLockNut 1/4-20 29 710-1257 HexBolt3/8-24x 2.5
5 746-0883 ControlHousing 30 742-0741 21" MulchingBlade
6 710-1270 OvalC-SunkScrew 31 710-0653 Screw1/4-20x3.75
7 746-0557 ControlCable47" 32 731-1828 Baffle
8 749-0439D UpperHandle 33 754-0460 Belt3/8 x39.24
9 720-04072 StarKnob 34 710-0969 HLScrew#12-16x 1.00
10 747-04451 BeltKeeper 35 664-0074 GrassCatcherAssembly
11 710-1174 CarriageBolt5/16-18x2.0 36 747-0940A SupportRodw/Rope Guide
12 726-0240 CableTie 37 747-0939 PivotRod
13 749-0907B LowerHandle 38 747-0937 GrassbagFrame
14 631-0066 ChuteAssembly 39 631-0071 GrassbagCover
15 731-1832 Side-DischargeChute 40 726-0106 CapNut
16 731-1833A MulchCover 41 712-04063 HexNut5/16-18
17 782-0078B Deck21" 42 731-1874 ChuteDoor
18 712-0397 WingNut 43 732-0819 TorsionSpring
19 710-0703 CarriageBolt1/4-20x.75" 44 726-0111 PushCap
20 714-0104 CotterPin 45 747-0965 PivotRod
21 726-0233 PushNut.25x IDx .50OD 46 731-1713B DischargeChute
22 750-04438A SleeveSpacer25mmx1.375x.440 47 710-0654A SeresScrew3/8-16x 1.00
23 756-04160 Half Pulley:Key25ramx 2.62OD 48 712-04064 FlangeLockNut,14-20
24 756-04161 Half Pulley:Upper25mmx2.62 49 710-0134 CarriageBolt1/4-20x.62
25 736-0250 FiatWasher1.00x 1.75x .107
Toorder Genuine
FactoryParts, call at
(800) 800-7310
or visit us online at
www.yardman.com
iMPORTANT
Fora proper working
machine, useFactory
Approved Parts.
V-BELTSare specially
designedto engage
and disengagesafely.
A substitute (non OEM)
V-Beltcan bedanger-
ous by notdisengaging
:ompletely.
17
@
18
731-1901A TrailShield 682-7528 ChainCoverAssembly
2 732-0842 TrailShieldWire 30 741-0324A FlangeBearing.506IDx .590Lg
3 736-0264 FlatWasher.330ID x.630OD 31 682-7526 TransmissionAxleAssembly
4 714-0104 CotterPin 32 618-0263A TransmissionAssemblyComplete
5 732-0306 CompressionSpring 33 710-0604A HexScrew5/16-18
6 734-2044 Wheel9x2.125 34 713-0453 Chain
7 712-0414 TopLockTabWeldNut1/4-20 35 638-0012 RearAxleAssembly
8 16855 RatchetPawlPlate 36 741-0522
9 10622B PlasticSpringRatchet 37 732-0832
10 748-0381 PawlRH 38 750-0151
748-0188B PawlLH 39 710-1315
11 738-0137A ShoulderScrew.3401Dx.285OD 40 711-0835
FlangeBearing.506IDx .715Lg
TorsionSpring
Spacer.550IDx .750OD
Screw3/8-16x .25
ClevisPin.50Diax 4.82Lg.
12 748-0318 WheelRatchet 41 750-0807 Spacer.385 IDx.624 OD
13 736-0270 BellWasher.265IDx.75OD 42 782-0568 SpringBracket:HeightAdjustment
14 710-0751 HexCapScrew1/4-20x.620 43 710-1652 Screw1/4-14x .825
15 737-3000 GreaseFitting 44 714-0474 CotterPin
16 736-0931 FiatWasher.203ID x.403OD 45 682-3053 HandleBracketAssembly-LH
17 747-0924 WheelPinLock 46 682-3052 HandleBracketAssembly- RH
18 682-9020A CasterAssemblyRH 47 725-0157 CableTie
682-9021A CasterAssemblyLH 48 710-1348 Screw1/4-14x.500
19 682-9024 CasterBracketAssemblyRH 49 710-0260A CarriageBolt5/16-18x.62
682-9026 CasterBracketAssemblyLH 50 711-1146 CasterAxle
20 720-0223 Grip 51 712-0397 WingNut
21 732-0803A SpringLever 52 712-04063 FlangeLockNut5/16-18
22 738-0529 ShoulderNut.825x.165 Lg. 53 726-0214 PushCap
23 736-0369 FiatWasher.508IDx 1.00D 54 736-0232 WaveWasher.531IDx.781OD
24 782-0566B PivotArmAssembly 55 736-0366 FiatWasher.640IDx 1.12OD
25 750-0515 Spacer.510IDx.70 OD 56 741-0685 FlangeBearing
26 741-0978 SleeveBearing.504IDx .830OD 57 734-1857 Wheel7 x2
27 750-1056 ShoulderSpacer 58 731-1886 Hubcap- Spokew/ Hole
28 710-0653 TapScrew1/4-20x.375 59 731-1426A Hubcap- RadialSpoke
Toorder Genuine
actoryparts; at
(800) 800,7310
or Visitus onlineat
www.yardr.an:com
ii i _iI_ ii
19
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR
YaRD-MaN,
ThelimitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenbyMTDLLCwithrespectto
newmerchandisepurchasedandusedin theUnitedStates,itsposses-
sionsandterritories.
"MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsin materialandworkmanship
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
maintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,ordamagebecause
ofotherperilor naturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromtheinstallationor
useofanypart,accessoryorattachmentnotapprovedbyMTDforuse
withtheproduct(s)coveredbythis manualwillvoidyourwarrantyasto
anyresultingdamage.
Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befreefromdefectsinmaterialand
workmanshipfora periodofthirty(30)daysfromthedateof purchase.
Normalwearpartsinclude,butare notlimitedto itemssuchas: batteries,
belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,snow
throwerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.
HOWTOOBTAINSERVICE:Warrantyserviceisavailable,WITH
PROOFOFPURCHASE,throughyourlocalauthorizedservicedealer.To
locatethedealerin yourarea,checkyourYellowPages,orcontactMTD
LLCatRO.Box361131,Cleveland,Ohio44136-0019,or call1-800-800-
7310or logon toourWebsiteatwww.mtdproducts.com.
Thislimitedwarrantydoesnot providecoverageinthefollowingcases:
a. Theengineor componentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmaycarrya
separatemanufacturer'swarranty.Refertoapplicablemanufacturer's
warrantyfortermsandconditions.
b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateoneyear
warranty.
c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchaslubricants,filters,bladesharpen-
ing,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutch adjustments,deck
adjustments,andnormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishduetouse
orexposure.
d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservice
dealer.
e. MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor exported
outsideofthe UnitedStates,itspossessionsand territories,
exceptthosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorized channelsofexport
distribution.
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, whether written or oral, exceptas
mentionedabove,givenbyanypersonor entity,includinga dealer
or retailer,with respect to anyproduct,shallbindMTD.Duringthe
periodof the warranty, the exclusive remedyisrepairor replacement
of the productas set forth above.
Theprovisionsas set forth inthis warranty providethe sole and
exclusive remedyarising from the sale. MTDshall not be liable
for incidentalor consequential loss or damageincluding,without
limitation, expensesincurredfor substitute or replacementlawncare
services or for rentalexpensesto temporarily replacea warranted
product.
Somestatesdo notallowtheexclusionor limitationofincidentalor
consequentialdamages,or limitationson howlonganimpliedwarranty
lasts,sotheaboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplytoyou.
Innoeventshallrecoveryofanykindbegreaterthantheamountofthe
purchasepriceoftheproductsold.Alterationof safetyfeatures of the
productshallvoid this warranty. Youassumetheriskandliabilityfor
loss,damage,or injurytoyouandyourpropertyand/ortoothersandtheir
propertyarisingoutofthemisuseor inabilitytousetheproduct.
Thislimitedwarrantyshallnotextendto anyoneotherthantheoriginal
purchaseror tothepersonforwhomitwaspurchasedasa gift.
HOWSTATELAWRELATESTOTHISWARRANTY: Thislimitedwar-
rantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrights
whichvaryfromstatetostate.
IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofofPurchasetoobtain
warrantycoverage.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHiO 44136-0019; Phone: 1-800-800-7310
/