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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.
f
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
/
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.
_ / 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
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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Page 15

Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower
Labels
WARNINC
DONOT remove safety
(or any)labels from
mowerfor any reason,
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Page 16

Model 469
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Page 17

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
17
To order replacement
parts, contact
1-800-800-7310
or visit
www.yardman.com.
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Model 469
_ "__32__'_'_'
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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.
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.
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.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136=0019; Phone: 1=800=800=7310