Yard-Man 12AE469D755 Owner’s Manual

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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

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21" Rotary Mower- Model 469

iMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithaninternalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush- coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any). If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderby theoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw (Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

FORMNO.770-10577B

PRINTEDIN U.S.A.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

12/14/2005

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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

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOUSTARTASSEMBLING YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,

please locatethe modelplate onthe equipmentand copythe informationtothe sample modelplate providedtothe right. Youcan locatethe model plate by standing at the operating

position and lookingdown atthe rear of the deck. This informationwill be necessaryto usethe manufacturer'sweb site and/or obtain assistancefrom theCustomerSupport

Departmentor an authorizedservice dealer.

Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 10

Trouble Shooting .............................................. 14

Off-Season Storage and Safety Labels .......... 15

Parts List ........................................................... 16

Model Number

YaRD-MaN)/f

www.yardman.com 330-220-4683

Serial Number

P. O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,OH44136

800-800-7310

Customer Support

Please do NOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

Ifyou havedifficulty assembling this productor haveany questionsregarding the controls, operationor maintenanceof this unit,

youcan seek helpfrom the experts. Choosefromthe optionsbelow:

1. Visit yardman.com. Click onthe CustomerSupport menuoption.

2. Phonea Customer Support Representativeat 1 (800) 800-7310.

3. Theengine manufactureris responsiblefor all engine- relatedissueswith regardsto performance,power-rating,

specifications,warrantyand service. Pleasereferto the enginemanufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packed

separatelywithyour unit, for more information.

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WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of its constituents,andcertain vehicle compo- nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancerand

birth defects or other reproductiveharm.

DANGER: This machinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operationin this manual.As with anytypeof power equipment,carelessnessor error on the part of the operator can result in seriousinjury.This machine iscapableof amputatinghands andfeet andthrowing objects.

Failureto observethe followingsafetyinstructionscould result in serious injury or death.

RNING

This symbol points

i out important safety

instructionswhich, if notfollowed, could

endangerthe personal

i safetyand/or property I ofyourselfand others.

Readand follow all instructionsinthis man-

ualbefore attempting to operatethis machine.

Failureto complywith

these instructionsmay

i resultin personal injury. i When youseethis

_symbol.

HEED ITS WARNING

Your

Responsibility

Restrictthe use

i of this powermachine i to personswho read,

understand

andfollow the warnings

and instructions

inthis manual

andon the machine.

Children

Tragicaccidentscanoccurifoperatorisnotalertto presence ofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtomowerandmowing activity.Theydonot understandthe dangers.Neverassume thatchildrenwill remainwhereyoulastsawthem.

1. Keepchildrenoutof the mowingareaandunderwatchful careof a responsibleadultotherthanthe operator.

2. Bealert andturn moweroff if a childentersthearea.

3. Beforeandwhilemovingbackwards,lookbehindanddown forsmallchildren.

4. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners, doorways,shrubs,trees,or otherobjectsthatmayobscure yourvisionofachild whomayrunintothe mower.

5. Keepchildrenawayfromhotorrunningengines.Theycan sufferburnsfroma hotmuffler.

6. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operateapower mower.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand understandoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthis manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbya parent.

General Operation

1. Readthis operator'smanualcarefullyin its entiretybefore attemptingtoassemblethismachine.Read,understand,

andfollowall instructionsonthemachineandin the manual(s)beforeoperation.Becompletelyfamiliarwith

thecontrolsandthe properuseofthis machinebefore operatingit.Keepthis manualin asafeplaceforfuture andregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.

2. Thismachineisaprecisionpieceof powerequipment, nota plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all times.Yourunithas beendesignedto performonejob: to mowgrass.Do notuseitfor anyotherpurpose.

3. Neverallow childrenunder 14yearsoldto operatethis machine.Children14yearsoldand overshould readand

understandthe instructionsinthismanualandshould betrainedand supervisedbya parent.Onlyresponsible

individualswhoarefamiliarwiththeserulesofsafe operationshouldbeallowedto usethis machine.

4. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto beused.Removeallstones,sticks,wire,bones,toysand otherforeignobjectswhichcouldbetrippedoverorpicked upandthrownby the blade.Thrownobjectscancause seriouspersonalinjury.Planyourmowingpatternto avoid dischargeof materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystanders andthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta wallorobstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterial toricochetbacktowardtheoperator.

5. Tohelpavoidbladecontactorathrownobjectinjury, stayinoperatorzone behindhandlesand keepchildren, bystanders,helpers,and petsat least75feetfrommower whileitis inoperation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters

area.

6. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringopera- tionandwhile performinganadjustmentor repairto protect youreyes.Thrownobjectswhichricochetcancauseserious injurytothe eyes.

7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesand close-fitting slacksandshirts. Shirtsand pantsthatcoverthe armsand legsandsteel-toedshoesarerecommended.Neveroperate thismachinein barefeet,sandals,slipperyorlightweight (e.g.canvas)shoes.

8. Do notputhandsorfeet nearrotatingpartsor undercutting deck.Contactwithbladecanamputatehandsandfeet.

9. A missingor damageddischargecovercancauseblade contactor thrownobject injuries.

10.Manyinjuriesoccuras a resultofthemowerbeing pulled overthefoot duringa fall causedbyslippingor tripping. Do notholdontothe mowerifyouarefalling;releasethe handleimmediately.

11.Neverpullthe mowerbacktowardyouwhileyouare walking.Ifyoumust backthe mowerawayfroma wallor obstructionfirstlookdownandbehindtoavoidtrippingand thenfollowthesesteps:

a. Stepbackfrommowertofullyextendyourarms. b. Besure youarewellbalancedwithsurefooting.

c. Pullthe mowerbackslowly,no morethan half way

towardyou.

d. Repeatthesestepsas needed.

12.Donotoperatethe mowerwhileunderthe influenceof alcoholordrugs.

13.Donotengage theself-propelledmechanismon unitsso equippedwhilestartingengine.

14.Thebladecontrolhandleisasafetydevice.Neverattempt tobypassitsoperation.Doingso makesthe safetydevice inoperativeandmayresult in personalinjurythrough contactwiththe rotatingblade.Thebladecontrolhandle mustoperateeasily in bothdirectionsandautomatically returntothe disengagedpositionwhenreleased.

15.Neveroperatethe mowerinwetgrass.Alwaysbesureof yourfooting. A slipandfall cancauseseriouspersonal injury.If youfeelyouarelosingyourfooting,releasethe bladecontrolhandleimmediatelyand the bladewillstop rotatingwithinthreeseconds.

16.Mowonlyin daylightor goodartificiallight.Walk,neverrun.

17.Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor roads.

18.Iftheequipmentshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe engineandcheckimmediatelyforthe cause.Vibrationis generallya warningoftrouble.

19.Shutthe engineoff andwaituntilthebladecomesto a completestopbeforeremovingthegrasscatcheror unclog- gingthechute.

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The cuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewsecondsafter the engineisshutoff.Neverplaceany partofthe bodyin the bladearea untilyou are surethe blade hasstopped

rotating.

20. Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrailshield,discharge cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandle,or othersafety

protectivedevicesin placeandworking.Neveroperate mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failuretodo so can resultin personalinjury.

21. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causeaburn.Do

nottouch.

22.Onlyusepartsand accessoriesmadeforthis machineby

manufacturer.Failuretodo so canresultinpersonalinjury.

23. Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthis manual,

usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealerfor

assistance.Telephone1-800-800-7310forthe nameofyour

nearestdealer.

Slope Operation

Slopesare amajorfactorrelatedto slipandfallaccidentswhich can resultinsevereinjury.Operationonslopesrequiresextra

caution.Ifyoufeeluneasyona slope,do notmowit.Foryour safety,usetheslopegaugeincludedaspartof this manualto

measureslopesbeforeoperatingthis unitonaslopedor hilly

area.Iftheslopeisgreaterthan 15degrees,donot mowit.

Do:

1. Mowacrossthefaceofslopes; neverup anddown. Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon

slopes.

2. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks, hiddenobjects,or bumpswhich can causeyouto slipor trip.Tallgrass canhideobstacles.

3. Alwaysbesureofyourfooting.A slip andfallcancause seriouspersonalinjury.Ifyoufeelyouare losingyour

balance,releasethebladecontrolhandleimmediately,and

the bladewill stoprotatingwithin 3seconds.

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. Wash yourskin andchangeclothesimmediately.

3. Useonly anapprovedgasolinecontainer.

4. Neverfillcontainersinsideavehicleoron atruckor trailer bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainersonthe

groundawayfromyourvehicle beforefilling.

5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthetruck ortrailer

andrefuelit onthe ground.Ifthis is notpossible,thenrefuel suchequipmenton a trailerwitha portablecontainer,rather thanfroma gasoline dispensernozzle.

6. Keepthe nozzleincontactwiththe rimofthefueltank or

containeropeningat alltimesuntil fuelingis complete.Do

notuseanozzlelock-opendevice.

7. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars, pipesandothersources ofignition.

8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevaporswill accumulatein thearea.

9. Neverremovegascap oraddfuelwhileengineishot or running. Allowengineto coolatleasttwo minutesbefore refueling.

10.Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltankto nomorethanY2inch belowbottomoffiller neckto providefor fuelexpansion.

11.Replacegasolinecap andtightensecurely.

12.Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeitoff theengineandequipment. Moveunitto anotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestarting engine.

13.Neverstorethe machineorfuel containernearanopen flame,sparkor pilot lightasona waterheater,space heater,furnace,clothesdryer,orothergasappliances.

14.Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfreeof grass,leaves, orotherdebrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuelspillageand removeanyfuel soakeddebris.

15.Allowa mowertocool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.

GeneralService:

1. Neverrunanengineindoorsorina poorlyventilatedarea. Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessand deadlygas.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,makecertainthe bladeandall movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe engineto prevent unintendedstarting.

3. Checkthebladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequent 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. Thoroughlyinspectthemowerforanydamage.Repairthe damagebeforestartingandoperatingthemower.

8. Neverattemptto makeawheelor cuttingheightadjustment whiletheengineis running.

9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail shieldaresubjecttowear anddamagewhichcouldexpose movingpartsor allowobjectsto bethrown.Forsafety protection,frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplaceim- mediatelywithoriginal equipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.) partsonly,listedinthis manual."Useofpartswhich do notmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

10.Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperating speedoftheengine.

11.Maintainorreplacesafetylabels,asnecessary.

12.Observeproperdisposallawsand regulations.Improper disposaloffluidsand materialscanharmtheenvironment.

Practices

WARNING

Thissymbol points out importantsafety instructionswhich, if notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal safety and/or property

of yourselfand others.

Readand followall

instructions inthis man- ual before attemptingto

operatethis machine.

Failuretocomply with

these instructionsmay result in personalinjury. Whenyou see this

symbol.

HEED iTS WARNING

Your

Responsibility

Restrictthe use

ofthis powermachine

to personswho read,

understand

and follow thewarnings

and instructions

inthis manual

and on the machine.

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NOTE:Standbehind

themowerasifyou weregoingtooperate

it.Yourrighthandcor- respondstotheright

sideofthemower;your

lefthandcorresponds

totheleftsideofthe

mower.

NOTE:Yourmower

i isshippedwiththe

handleinthehigher

I heightposition.

NOTE:Eachendof

thelowerhandlemust

beplacedinthesame relativeposition.

iMPORTANT

DO NOTcrimp the cableswhen liftingthe handleup.Makesure

to routethe cables

i insidethe lowerhandle.

Step 1

ardware Pack

Wing Nuts (2) CarriageBolts (2)

Step 2

1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhichmaybebetween upperandlowerhandles.

a. Pullupand backon upperhandleasshownin

Step1.Makecertainthe lowerhandleis seated securelyintothehandlemountingbrackets.

b. Tightenhandknobssecuringupperhandleto

lowerhandle.Makesurethateachcarriageboltis seatedproperlyinthehandle.

2. Locatehairpinclip inone holeon theweldpinon each sideof lowerhandle.

a. Removehairpinclipfromthis hole.Usingapairof

pliers,inserthairpinclipintotheotherholeon the weldpin. Repeaton otherside.

b. Insertacarriageboltfromthehardwarepackinto

theupperholeonthehandlemountingbracket. Securewithone plasticwingnut,alsoincluded inthehardwarepack.Repeatonothersidewith remainingitemsfromhardwarepack.

Theropeguideisattachedtotherightsideofthe upperhandle.Loosenthewingnutwhichsecuresthe ropeguide.

a. Holdthebladecontrolagainstupperhandle. b. Pullstarterropeoutofthe engine.Releasethe

bladecontrol.

c. Slipstarterropeintoropeguide. d. Tightenwingnut.

Insertpostoncabletiesintoholesprovidedon the lowerhandle.Pullcabletietightandtrimexcess.

Anadjustingplateandthumbleverateachwheel positionprovidescuttingheightadjustment.

a. Depresslevertowardswheel. b. Moveit to anyoftheninepositionsfordesired

cuttingheight.SeeStep5.

c. Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck.

iMPORTANT

Thisunit isshipped

} without gasolineor

oil inthe engine. Fih up gasolineandoil

as instructedin the accompanyingengine

manual BEFORE operatingyour mower.

Step 3 Step 4

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6. Followstepsbelowto assemblethegrasscatcher: a. Placebagoverframesothat itsblackplasticside

is at thebottom.

b. Slip plasticchannelof grassbagoverhooksonthe

frame.SeeStep6.All theplasticchannelsexcept centertopof bagattachfromoutsideofbag.

c. Attachcentertopofbagfrominsideofbag.

7. Followstepsbelowto attachgrasscatcher: a. Liftreardischargedoor. b. Placegrasscatcheron thepivotrod.Letgo

ofdischargedoorsothatit restson thegrass catcher.SeeStep7.

Toremovegrasscatcherorconverttoa mulcher(if equipped),liftreardischargedooronthe moweras showninStep8. Liftgrasscatcherupandoutofthe pivot

rod.Releasereardischargedoorto allowittocloserear

openingofmower.

_ WARNING:Neveroperatemower

8. ifcovertingtosidedischarge,makesuregrass catcheris off unitand reardischargedooris closed.

a. Liftmulchingplugontherightsideof mower. b. Slidetwohooksofsidedischargechuteunder

NOTE:Donotremovethesidemulchingplugat anytime,

evenwhenyouarenotmulching.

9. Chargebatteryfor8to 10hoursbeforeinitialuse.Fol- lowinstructionsonpage12inMaintenancesection.

unless the hooks on the grass catcher arefirmly seatedinthe slotson the handle bracketassemblies, and the rear discharge door rests firmly against top of the grass catcher.

thehingepinonthe mulchingplugassemblyand lowerthe sidemulchingplug.SeeStep8.

Step 5

Step 6

uStment

CUTTING HEIGHT

Step5

All wheelsmust be placedin the same relative positionl

GRASSCATCHER

Step8

Makecertain bagis turned right side out before assembling

(warninglabel Willbe

onthe outside)i

WARNING

Never operate mower

unlessthe hooks on

the grasscatcher are

firmly seated in the

slots on the handle

bracket assemblies,

and the rear dis-

charge door rests

firmly against top of

the grasscatcher.

Step 8

Step 7

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Know Your Lawn Mower

f BladeControl

-- DriveControl ectric Start

Ignition Switch

WARNING

The blade control mechanism is a

safety device. Never attempt to bypass its

operations.

I Use extreme 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.

Recoil

Grass Bag

GasolineFill

Mulch Plug -leight Adjustment

Figure 1

Nowthatyouhavesetupyour lawnmowerforopera- tion,getaquaintedwithitscontrolsandfeatures.These aredescribedbelowandillustratedonthispage.This knowledgewillallowyoutouse yournewequipmentto itsfullestpotential.

Blade Control

Thebladecontrolisattachedtothe upperhandleof themower.Depressand squeezeitagainsttheupper handletooperatetheunit. Releaseitto stopengineand

blade.

,__ WARNING:Thisbladecontrolmecha-

nism isa safetydevice. Neverattempt to bypass itsoperations.

Drive Control

Thedrivecontrolislocatedontheundersideofthe upperhandleand isusedtoengagethedrive.Squeeze

itagainsttheupperhandleto engagethedrive; release ittoslowdownor stopmowerfrompropelling.See Figure1.

Mulching Plug

Themulchingplugisusedonlyformulchingpurposes. Insteadofcollectingthegrassclippingsinthegrass catcher,yourmowerhas theoptionof recirculating theclippingsbacktothelawn.Makesurethatthe reardischargedoorisclosedandthegrasscatcheris removedfromunitwhilemulching.

Oil Fill/Dipstick

Levers

Cutting Height Adjustment Levers

Oneadjustmentleverislocatedoneachwheelandis usedto adjustthecuttingheight.Allfourlevershaveto beatthesamerelativepositiontoensurea uniformcut.

Recoil Starter

Therecoilstarterisattachedtothe rightupperhandle. Standbehindthe unitand pullthe recoilstarterropeto

startthe unit.

Electric Start Ignition Switch

Theignitionswitchis locatedon theleftsideofthehandle panel.It isusedonlyfortheelectricstarter.

Gas and Oil Fill-Up

1. Checkoillevelandaddoil if necessary.Followengine manualforthis.SeeFigure1abovefor locationofthe

oilfill.

2. Servicethe enginewithgasolineasinstructedinthe enginemanual. SeeFigure1abovefor locationof gasfill.

_ ARNING:Useextremecarewhenhan-

dling gasoline.Gasolineis extremely flammableand the vapors areexplosive.

Neverfuel the machine indoorsor while the engineis hotor running.Extinguish

cigarettes,cigars, pipesand other sources of ignition.

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WARNING:The operationof any lawn

mowercan result inforeign objects beingthrownintothe eyes,whichcan damageyoureyesseverely.Always

wearsafetyglasseswhileoperating

the mower,or whileperforming any adjustmentsor repairson it.

Starting Engine

__k ARNING:Besurenoone otherthan

1. Pushprimerthreetimes.Waitabouttwoseconds betweeneachpush.SeeFigure2. Intemperature around550For below,primefivetimes.Donotprime to restarta warmengine.

2. Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethebladecontrol againstupperhandle.SeeFigure2.

3. Recoil Start: Grasprecoilstarterhandleandpull

ropeoutwitha rapid,continuous,fullarmstroke.See

Figure2.Keepingafirmgriponthe starterhandle,let the roperewindslowly.Repeatuntilenginecranks.Let the roperewindeachtimeslowly.

Electric Start: Turnignitionkeyto the rightto start theengine.Releasethekeyaftertheenginestarts.

theoperatorisstandingnearthe lawn mowerwhilestartingengine or operat-

ingmower. Neverrun engine indoors orin enclosed,poorlyventilatedareas. Engine exhaustcontainscarbon monox- ide,an odorlessand deadly gas. Keep

hands, feet,hair and looseclothing awayfromany moving partson engine

and lawnmower.

Stopping Engine

1. Releasebladecontrolto stoptheengineand blade.

2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand groundagainsttheengine.

_ ARNING:Waitfor the blade to stop

completelybeforedoing any work on the mower or to removethegrass

catcher.

UsingYour Lawn Mower

_ ARNING:Neveroperateyour mower

Besurelawnisclearof stones,sticks,wire,or other 2.

objectswhichcoulddamagelawnmowerorengine. Suchobjectscouldbe accidentlythrownbythemower in anydirectionandcauseseriouspersonalinjurytothe 3. operatorandothers.

without eitherthe rear door or the entire

grass catcher assembly firmly secured.

Figure 2

_ ARNING:Ifyou strikeaforeign

1. Oncetheengineis running,squeezethedrive controlagainsttheupperhandleto propelmower.

2. Forbest results,do notcut wetgrass.

3. Fora healthierlawn,nevercut offmorethanone- thirdof thetotallengthofthegrass.

object, stopthe engine.Remove wire from the spark plug,thoroughly

inspectmowerfor anydamage,and repairdamagebeforerestarting and

operating. Extensive vibration of mower during operation is an indica- tion of damage.The unit should be promptlyinspectedand repaired.

Using as Mulcher

Formulchinggrass,removethegrasscatcherfromthe mower.The reardischargedoorshouldbeclosed.

1. Foreffectivemulching,do notcut wetgrass.

2. Newor thick grassmayrequirea narrowercut. Adjustgroundspeedaccordingtoconditionoflawn.

3. If thegrasshasbeenallowedto growinexcessof 4 inches,mulchingisnotrecommended.Usethe grasscatcherto bagclippingsinstead.

Using Grass Catcher

Youcanusethegrasscatchertocollectclippingswhile youareoperatingthemower.

1. Attachgrasscatcherfollowinginstructionson page

7.Grassclippingswill automaticallycollectinbagas yourunmower.Operatemowertillgrassbagisfull.

Stopenginecompletelybyreleasingtheblade controlhandle.Makesurethattheunithascometo

a completestop. Liftdischargedoorandpullgrassbagup andaway

fromthe mowertodisposeofthegrassclippings.

Mower

WARNING

The operation of any

lawn mower can result inforeign objects

being thrown into

the eyes, which can damage your eyes

severely. Always wear safety glasseswhile

operating the mower, or while performing 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

Lubrication

1. Lubricatepivotpointson thebladecontrolatleast oncea seasonwithlightoil.Thebladecontrolmust operatefreelyinbothdirections.SeeFigure3.

2. Lubricatethewheelsatleastonceaseasonwith lightoil (ormotoroil). If wheelsareremovedforany

reason,lubricatesurfaceof thepivotarmandinner surfaceof thewheelwithlightoil.SeeFigure3.

3. Lubricatethetorsionspringandpivotpointoneach endofthereardischargedoorandthesidemulching plugperiodicallywithlightoil topreventrust.See Figure3.

4. Thetransmissionis pre-lubricatedandsealedatthe factoryanddoesnotrequirelubrication.

5. Followtheaccompanyingenginemanualforlubrica- tionscheduleandinstructionforenginelubrication.

WARNING

A vaysstopengine;

disconnect spark

pluglandground againstenginebefore

cleaning,lubricating

ordoinganyk ndof

maintenance on your

machine!

We do not recommend

the useof pressure

Washersor garden

hose to cleanyour

unit.These may cause damagetoelectric

Componentsspindles pulleyslbearingsl or

the engine:The Use Of WaterWillresultin

shortened lifeand

reduce serViceabilityl

Figure 3

Figure 4

General Recommendations

1. Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhen performing anymaintenance.

2. Thewarrantyonthislawnmowerdoesnotcover itemsthathavebeensubjectedtooperatorabuse ornegligence.Toreceivefullvaluefromwarranty, operatormustmaintainthelawn moweras

instructedhere.

Changingof engine-governedspeedwillvoid enginewarranty.

Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce eachseason.

Periodicallycheckallfastenersandmakesurethese aretight.

WARNING:Alwaysstop engine, disconnect spark plug, andground against enginebeforecleaning, lubricating or doing any kind of maintenanceon your machine.

Deck Care

1. Disconnectsparkplugwire.Draingasolinefromlawn mower,or placeapieceof plasticunderthegascap.

2. Tip mowersothat it restsonthe housing.Keepthe sidewiththeaircleanerfacingup.Hold mowerfirmly.

than 90 degrees in anydirections and

__IL ARNING:Nevertip the mowermore

3. Scrapeandcleantheundersideofthedeckwitha suitabletool.Donotspraywithwater.

4. Putthemowerbackonits wheelsontheground.If youhadputplasticunderthegascapearlier,make

sureto removeitnow.

do not leavethe mower tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain intothe upper partof the engine causing a starting problem.

Engine Care

1. Maintainoillevelasinstructedin enginemanual.

2. Serviceaircleanerevery25hoursundernormal conditions.Cleaneveryfewhoursunderextremely dustyconditions.Refertoenginemanual.

3. Cleansparkplugandresetthegaponcea season. Checkenginemanualforcorrectplugtypeandgap specifications.

4. Cleanengineregularlywitha clothorbrush.Keepthe coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea)cleantopermit properaircirculation.Removeall grass,dirtand

combustibledebrisfrommufflerarea.

Replacing Rear Flap

1. Toremoverearflap,cutoffthe flatendofthewire rod whichsecuresit tothedeck.SeeFigure4.

2. Attachthenewflapand newrodto deck,bendingthe endsof thenewrodovertosecureto deck.

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Blade Care

__k ARNING:Whenremovingcutting

1. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplug.Turn moweron itssidemakingsurethatthe airfilterand thecarburetorareup.

2. Removebolt,bladebellsupport,blade,andblade adapterfromthe enginecrankshaft.SeeFigure5.

3. The bladecanbe sharpenedwithafileor on a grind- ing wheel.Donotattempttosharpenthebladewhile it is stillonthemower.Whensharpeningblade,follow originalangleofgrind.Grindcuttingedgesequallyto keepbladebalanced.

4. Removebladefromtheadapterfortestingbalance.

Balancethebladeona roundshaftscrewdriverto

check.Removemetalfromtheheavysideuntilit balancesevenly.

__k WARNING:Anunbalanced bladewill

5. Lubricatetheenginecrankshaftandthe innersurface ofthebladeadapterwithlightoil. Slidetheblade adapterontotheenginecrankshaft.Placetheblade on theadaptersuchthatthesideoftheblademarked "Bottom"(orwithpartnumber)facesthegroundwhen themowerisintheoperatingposition.Makesurethat bladeisalignedandseatedon bladeadapterflanges.

6. Placebladebellsupportonthe blade.Alignnotches on thebladebell supportwith smallholesinblade.

Replacehexboltandtightenhexboltto torque:450

in.Ibs.min.,600in.Ibs.max.

Toensuresafeoperationofyourmower,periodically checkthe bladeboltforcorrecttorque.

bladefor sharpeningor replacement, protectyourhandswitha pairof heavy gloves or usea heavy ragto hold blade.

causeexcessivevibration whenrotating

athigh speeds, itmay causedamage to mower,andcould break causing

personalinjury.

Belt Care

1. Removetwoshoulderscrewssecuringfrontdrive covertomowerdeck.SeeFigure6. Pressinwardon

sidesoffrontdrivecoverand releasetabsthatsecure it to theheightadjusterbrackets.Removedrivecover

frommower.

Loosenscrewholdingbelttensionspringtotrans- mission.SeeFigure6 inset.Donotremovescrew completely.As youloosenit,tensiononthebeltwillbe

released.

3. Pushtransmissionup a littleandslidebeltoffthe transmissionpulley.Lift mowertoaccessbeltfrom undersideofmower.Slidebeltoffof enginepulleyand aroundtheblade.SeeFigure7.

Figure 5

Figure 6

Figure 7

4. Replacewithnewbelt,workingaroundblade.Make surebelt isfirmlyseatedonenginepulleywhile 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.

NOTE: Makecertainthat belt is seated€0rieCtlyand

that it isridingSmoothlyon

the enginepulleyandis not

pinchedbetweenthelower

and uppei pulleyhalve&

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f " Replacing Battery

Batteriescontain

sulfuricacid maycauseburnslDo

not short circuit or

mutilatebatteries in

any way. Do notput batteries in fire as

these may burst or

releasetoxic materi,

The battery contains

corrosive fluid and

toxic material; handle

with care and keep

away from children:

Donotpuncture;

disassemble; mutilate

or incineratethe

battery: Explosive

gasescou d

ventedduring charg_

ing or discharging:

lated area, away from

sourcesof gn t on,

Figure 8

F +

Positive

Terminal

Ne_tive

Terminal

Figure 9

__k ARNING:Batteries containsulfuric

1. Loosenroundhandleknobssecuringupperandlower handlesandcarefullyfoldtheupperhandledown towardthelowerhandleas shownin Figure8.

2. Removethetwo screwssecuringbatterycovertobat- teryhousingandplacethemtotheside.SeeFigure8.

3. Openbatterycover,removepositiveandnegative leadsfrombattery,removeandreplacewithnew battery.Connectthepositiveleadtothe positiveside ofthebatterypack,thenconnectthenegativeside.

NOTE:Thebatteryyouhavemaydifferslightlyfromthe oneshowninFigure9. Referto the PartsListonpages

16-17.

IMPORTANT:Whenreplacingbatterypackin handle panel,batterypackmustbepositionedwiththepositive terminaltothe leftsideandthe negativeterminaltothe rightside ofpanel(Positiveterminalisclosesttothe key switch).SeeFigure9.Replacingbatterypackincorrectly willcauseserious damage.

4. Reattachbatterycoverto batteryhousingbysecuring withthetwoscrewsremovedearlier,makingsure tosnapthewireconduiton the leftintoplaceonthe housing.

5. Foldhandlesbackup andtightenhandleknobs.

acid which maycause burns.Donot short circuit or mutilate batteries in any way.Donot put batteries infire as these may burst or releasetoxic materials.

Charging Battery

WARNING:Thebatterycontainscor- rosive fluid and toxic material; handle

with careand keep awayfrom children.

Donot puncture,disassemble,mutilate or incineratethe battery.Explosive gasescould bevented during charging or discharging. Useina well ventilated area,awayfrom sources of ignition.

1. Plugthe batterychargerintotheoutleton the undersideofthebatteryhousing.SeeFigure10.

Use only the battery charger supplied with

this mower'

Figure 10

Page 13

IMPORTANT:Alwaysplugchargerleadintobatterypack leadfirst,andtheninsertbatterychargerpluginto120

volt standardhouseholdoutlet. Followthisorderofaction everytimeyouchargethebattery.

NOTE:The specialdesignedplugonthechargerwillonly fit intothe plugon thebatterybox.

2. Chargebatteryfor8to 10hoursbeforeinitialuse.Do not charge longer than 12hours.The batteryshould be chargedatthebeginningandendoftheseason andafteranyotherextendedperiodsof non-use.

3. Aftercharging,disconnectbatterychargerplugfrom householdoutletfirst,then disconnectchargerlead frombatterypacklead.

Figure 11

_IL ARNING:Donot remove the battery

packfrom the handlepanelfor any reasonother thanreplacement.

Replacing Fuse

Theelectricstartercircuitandbatteryare protectedby a 40 amperefuse.Ifthefuseburnsout,theelectricstarter willnotoperate.Iftheunitfailsto startwiththeelectric starter,performthefollowingstepstocheckthefuse insidethe batteryhousing:

1. Openthe batterycoveras describedin Replacing Battery.SeeFigure8.

2. Removefusefromsocketandinspectas shownin Figure11.If itisburnedout,replacewith standard

automotive40amperefuse.

3. Carefullyplacewiringbackintohousing,closebattery

cover,andfold upperhandlebackintoplace.

NOTE:The enginecanbestartedmanuallyif thefuse burnsout.

Off-Season Storage

Thefollowingstepsshouldbetakento prepareyour lawnmowerfor storage.

1. Cleanandlubricatemowerthoroughlyasdescribed inthe lubricationinstructions.

2. Wedo notrecommendthe useof apressurewasher orgardenhosetocleanyourunit.

3. Referto enginemanualforcorrectengine storageinstructions.

4. Coatmower'scuttingbladewithchassisgreaseto preventrusting.

5. Storemowerinadry,cleanarea.Donotstorenext tocorrosivematerials,suchas fertilizer.

Whenstoringanytypeof powerequipmentina poorly ventilatedor metalstorageshed,careshouldbetaken torust-prooftheequipment.Usingalightoil or silicone, coattheequipment,especiallycables,andallmoving partsofyourlawnmowerbeforestorage.

Battery

Thebatterymustbestoredwitha fullcharge.Extended storageofa dischargedbatterywill reducelifeand capacityofthebattery.

Do not remove the

battery pack from the

handle panel for any reason other than

NOTE:Theenginecanbe startedmanuallyifthefuse

burnsout.

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Shooting

For repairs beyond

thembo

merits listed here, contact anauthorized

service dealer.

Problem Cause Remedy

Enginefailsto start 1 Bladecontroldisengaged• 1. Engagebladecontrol•

2. Sparkplugwiredisconnected, 2. Connectwiretosparkplug•

3. Fueltankemptyorstalefuel. 3. Filltankwithclean,freshgasoine.

4. Enginenot primed. 4. Primeengineasinstructedin "OperatingYourLawnMower'.

F It s a k I 5 Clean,adjustgap,orreplace

I :. B_oUc_/edPfu:l :nUeg" [ 6. CleanfuelI,ne.

7 E ne fcoded 7. Waitafew minutestorestart,but

• ng " I do notprime.

8 Burntfuse (ElectricStartOnly) II 8. Replacefusefollowinginstructions

1 1 on page 11.

Engineruns erratic 1. Sparkplugwireloose. 1. Connectandtightenspark

plugwire.

2. Blockedfuellineorstalefuel. 2. Cleanfuelline;filltankwithclean, freshgasoline.

3. Ventingascapplugged. 3. Clearvent.

4. Waterordirt infuelsystem. 4. Drainfueltank.Refillwith freshfuel.

5. Dirty aircleaner. 5. Referto enginemanual.

6. Carburetorout ofadjustment. 6. Referto enginemanual.

Engineoverheats 1 Engineoil levellow 1. Fillcrankcasewithproperoil.

2 Airflow restricted. 2. Removeblowerhousing

I I andclean.

3. Carburetornotadjustedproperly. 3. Referto enginemanual.

Occasionalskips 1. Sparkpluggaptooclose. 1. Adjustgap to.030".

(hesitates)at 2. Carburetoridlemixtureadjustment 2. Refertoenginemanual.

highspeed improperlyset.

Ides poorly 1. Sparkplugfouled,faultyorgap 1. Resetgapto .030"orreplace

toowide. sparkplug.

2. Carburetorimproperlyadjusted. 2. Referto enginemanual.

3. Dirty aircleaner. 3. Referto enginemanual.

Excessive 1. Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced. 1. Tightenbladeandadapter.

Vibration Balanceblade.

2. Bentcuttingblade. 2. Seean authorizedservicedealer.

-- Mower will not 1 Wetgrass 1 Donotmowwhengrass s wet much grass wait untillatertocut

I 2 Excessivel hi-h-rass 2 Mowonceata highcuttingheight

. y u u • thenmowagainatdesiredheight

I 3 Du bade

• " 3. Sharpenor replaceblade.

or makea narrowercuttingpath.

Unevencut 1. Dullblade. 1. Sharpenor replaceblade.

Mowerwi not 1. Beltnotinstalledpropery. 1 Checkbeltforproperpulleyinstal-

f r aton and movement

se pope I I . . "

2. Debriscloggingdriveoperation. • . .

3. Damagedorworn belt. I w reanaceantu, aeDrs

2 Stop engine disconnectsparkpluc

3. InspectanarepaceDet.

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Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower

Labels

WARNINC

DONOT remove safety (or any)labels from

mowerfor any reason,

Page 16

Model 469

Page 17

747-1214

749-0928A

710-0703

750-04162

731-04134A

6 746-0883 ERSHousing 34 742-0741 21"MulchingBlade 7 747-1161A 8 749-1233B

9 731-04177

10 687-02055

11 732-04090A

12 712-0324 13 720-0279 HandleKnob 41 725-0201 Key

15 710-1205 16 746-04309

17 710-1174 18 732-04089A

19 726-0240 CableTie 45b 725-04323 12VoltBattery

20 714-0104 CotterPin 46 725-04329 BatteryCharger 21 710-0654A Self-TappingSeresScrew 47 710-0136 Screw,1/4-20x 1.75

22 746-04282 DriveCable-48.75" 48 617-04376 TransmissionAssembly 23 664-04027 GrassbagAssembly 49 710-04329 TorxScrew

24 710-1650 ShoulderScrew# 12-24 50 715-0129 SpirolPin

25 747-04035 PivotRod 51 715-04030 Dowelpin 26 710-04371 Screw,1/4-15x 1.25 52 710-0969 Screw,#12-16x1.00

27 732-1043 BeltTensionSpring 53 756-04132 Pulley,3.82x .313x .68 28 731-04998 RearTrailingShield 54 736-0105 BellWasher,.325x .930x .45

DriveControl LowerHandle

CarriageBolt1/4-20 Spacer.375x.50x 1.02"Lg.

RearDischargeDoor

BladeControl UpperHandle

ChuteDeflector MulchPlugComplete

TorsionSpring- RH HexLockNut,1/4-20

HandleKnob14 720-04072 EyeBolt

ControlCable- 39" CarriageBolt5/16-18x2.0

TorsionSpring- LH

29 731-04150C 30 732-0700 31 712-0397

32 731-05021A 33 748-04015A

35 736-0524B 36 710-1257

37 747-04080 38 754-04101 39 725-04293

40 728-0199

42 710-1667A 43 731-05505

731-05459

44 725-04347

45a 725-1276

RearBaffle

Wire WingNut

TransmissionCover

BladeAdapter

BladeBellSupport HexScrew3/8-24x2.50

GrassBagFrame V-Belt

ElectricStarterHarness Rivet

Screw,#10-16x .75

BatteryHsg.(Usedw/Ref.#45a) BatteryHsg.(Usedw/Ref.#45b) KeySwitch

12VoltBattery

Parts List

_FACTORY PARTS

MPORTANT

Fora proper Werking

machine;use Factory

Approved Parts: WBELTS areSpecially designed to engage

and disengage safelyl

A substitute (n0n OEM) ViBelt canbedangeri

ousby not disengaging completelyl

To order replacement

parts, contact

1-800-800-7310

or visit

www.yardman.com.

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Model 469

_ "__32__'_'_'

Page 19

1 710-0599 TTScrew1/4-20x 0.5

2 736-0270 BellWasher.265x0.75 3 17032A DeflectorChuteAdapter

4 732-1014 TorsionSpring 5 747-0710 HingePin

6 787-01292 HandleBracket-RH

787-01291 HandleBracket- LH

7 748-0355 BearingSupport 8 741-0604A BearingSleeve 9 732-0708 BearingRetainer

10 787-01278 21"Deck 11 687-02194 HeightAdjustmentAssembly-RH

687-02193 HeightAdjustmentAssembly-LH

12 750-04595 Slev.Spacer1.4"Lg. 13 710-0216 HexScrew,3/8-16x.75 14 712-04065 FlangeLockNut,3/8-16

15 782-5002B FrontBaffle 16 736-0447 WaveWasher

17 750-04594 SleeveSpacer8.985"Lg. 18 687-02044 PivotPlateAssembly 19 720-0426 AdjustmentKnob

20 634-04100 FrontWheel8 x 1.8 21 710-04531 Screw,1/4-20x.390

22 717-1762 Gear14TRHFWD

717-1761 Gear14TLHFWD

23 710-1652 TTScr.w/Washer1/4-20x.625 24 687-02068 HandleBracketAssembly- RH

687-02069 HandleBracketAssembly- LH

25 715-0221 DowelPin 26 736-0474 Washer

27 687-02071A PivotArmAssembly-RH

687-02070A PivotArmAssembly-LH

28 732-04175 RearSpringLever 29 712-0214 HexLockNut,3/8-24 30 738-04136 ShoulderScr.500Dia.x.434

31 734-04087 RearWheel,8 x 1.8 32 787-01298 HeightAdjusterPlate- RH

787-01299 HeightAdjusterPlate- LH

33 732-0706 FrontLever- RH

732-0707 FrontLever- LH

34 716-0102 SnapRing 35 782-7551A WheelDustCap

ii'

_FACTORY PARTS

To order replacement

parts, contact

1-800-800-7310

or visit

www.yardman.corn.

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MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR

ThelimitedwarrantysetforthbelowisgivenbyMTDLLCwithrespectto newmerchandisepurchasedandusedin theUnitedStates,itsposses-

sionsandterritories. "MTD"warrantsthisproductagainstdefectsin materialandworkmanship

fora periodoftwo(2)yearscommencingonthe dateof originalpurchase andwill,atits option,repairor replace,freeof charge,anypartfoundto bedefectiveinmaterialsor workmanship.Thislimitedwarrantyshallonly applyif this producthasbeenoperatedandmaintainedinaccordance withtheOperator'sManualfurnishedwiththeproduct,andhasnotbeen subjectto misuse,abuse,commercialuse,neglect,accident,improper maintenance,alteration,vandalism,theft,fire,water,ordamagebecause ofotherperilornaturaldisaster.Damageresultingfromtheinstallationor useof anypart,accessoryorattachmentnotapprovedbyMTDforuse withtheproduct(s)coveredbythis manualwillvoidyourwarrantyasto anyresultingdamage.

Normalwearpartsarewarrantedto befreefromdefectsinmaterialand workmanshipfora periodofthirty(30)daysfromthedateof purchase. Normalwearpartsinclude,butarenotlimitedto itemssuchas:batteries, belts,blades,bladeadapters,grassbags,riderdeckwheels,seats,snow throwerskidshoes,shaveplates,augerspiralrubberandtires.

HOWTOOBTAINSERVICE:Warrantyserviceisavailable,WITH PROOFOFPURCHASE,throughyourlocalauthorizedservicedealer.To locatethedealerin yourarea,checkyourYellowPages,orcontactMTD LLCat RO.Box361131,Cleveland,Ohio44136-0019,or call1-800-800- 7310or logon toourWebsiteat www.mtdproducts.com.

Thislimitedwarrantydoesnot providecoverageinthefollowingcases: a. Theengineorcomponentpartsthereof.Theseitemsmay

carryaseparatemanufacturer'swarranty.Refertoapplicable manufacturer'swarrantyfortermsandconditions.

b. Logsplitterpumps,valves,andcylindershavea separateone

yearwarranty.

c. Routinemaintenanceitemssuchas lubricants,filters,blade

sharpening,tune-ups,brakeadjustments,clutch adjustments, deckadjustments,andnormaldeteriorationoftheexteriorfinish duetouseorexposure.

d. Servicecompletedbysomeoneotherthananauthorizedservice

dealer.

MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor exportedoutsideoftheUnitedStates,itspossessionsand territories,exceptthosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorized channelsofexportdistribution.

ReplacementpartsthatarenotgenuineMTDparts. Transportationchargesand servicecalls.

No impliedwarranty, includinganyimpliedwarranty of merchant- ability of fitness for a particularpurpose,applies afterthe applicable periodof expresswritten warranty above as to the partsas identi- fied. Noother expresswarranty, whether written or oral, exceptas mentionedabove,given by any personor entity,includingadealer or retailer,with respect to anyproduct,shallbind MTD.Duringthe periodof the warranty, the exclusiveremedyisrepairor replacement of the productas setforth above.

Theprovisionsas setforth inthis warrantyprovidethesoleand exclusiveremedyarising from the sale.MTDshallnot be liable for incidentalorconsequentialloss or damageincluding,without limitation, expensesincurredfor substituteorreplacement lawncare

servicesor for rentalexpensesto temporarily replacea warranted product.

Somestatesdo not allowtheexclusionor limitationofincidentalor consequentialdamages,or limitationson howlonganimpliedwarranty

lasts,sotheaboveexclusionsor limitationsmaynotapplytoyou.

Innoeventshallrecoveryofany kindbegreaterthantheamountof the purchasepriceof theproductsold.Alterationof safetyfeatures of the productshall void this warranty. Youassumetheriskandliabilityfor loss,damage,orinjuryto youandyourpropertyand/ortoothersandtheir propertyarisingout ofthemisuseor inabilitytousetheproduct.

Thislimitedwarrantyshallnotextendto anyoneotherthantheoriginal purchaseror tothepersonforwhomitwaspurchasedasa gift.

HOWSTATELAWRELATESTOTHISWARRANTY: Thislimitedwar-

rantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyou mayalsohaveotherrights whichvaryfromstatetostate.

IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofofPurchasetoobtain warrantycoverage.

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