Yard-Man 12AE469D755 Owner’s Manual

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Safety Assembly Operation Tips & Techniques Maintenance Troubleshooting Parts Lists Warranty
OF A'rO AL
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.
5.
Anadjustingplateandthumbleverateachwheel positionprovidescuttingheightadjustment.
a. Depresslevertowardswheel. b. Moveit to anyoftheninepositionsfordesired
cuttingheight.SeeStep5.
c. Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck.
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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.
F
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
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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
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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.
4.
Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce eachseason.
5.
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
f
Figure 6
Figure 7
4. Replacewithnewbelt,workingaroundblade.Make surebelt isfirmlyseatedonenginepulleywhile pullingfromtheothersideand slidingitaroundthe transmissionpulley.Tightenscrewloosenedearlier tosecurebelttensionspringtothetransmission.
Reassemblefrontdrivecover.
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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
i
these may burst or
releasetoxic materi,
I
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.
J
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
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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.
f
Figure 11
J
_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,
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Model 469
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1
747-1214
2
749-0928A
3
710-0703
4
750-04162
5
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
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To order replacement
parts, contact
1-800-800-7310
or visit
www.yardman.com.
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Model 469
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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.
e.
MTDdoesnotextendanywarrantyforproductssoldor exportedoutsideoftheUnitedStates,itspossessionsand territories,exceptthosesoldthroughMTD'sauthorized channelsofexportdistribution.
f.
g.
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.
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HOWSTATELAWRELATESTOTHISWARRANTY: Thislimitedwar-
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IMPORTANT:OwnermustpresentOriginalProofofPurchasetoobtain warrantycoverage.
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