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MTD 469 Operator's Manual

21” three-in-one lawn mower
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Operator's Manual
21" Three-in-One Lawn
Mower
Model 469
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
FORM NO. 769-00698.fm
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
(3/2003)

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  • Page 1 Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORM NO. 769-00698.fm PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting ... 16 Parts List ... 18 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. Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below.

  • Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices

    SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.

  • Page 4: Slope Operation

    16. Mow in daylight or good artificial light. Walk, never run. 17. Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walkways or roads. 18. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. 19.
  • Page 5 10. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion. 11. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. 12. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment.

  • Page 6: Slope Gauge

    SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE...

  • Page 7: Assembling Your Lawn Mower

    Funnel • Set of adjustable wrenches Disconnecting Spark Plug • Before setting up your lawn mower, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, and ground it against the engine. See Figure 1 . Spark Plug Wire Figure 1 NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position.

  • Page 8: Grass Catcher Assembly

    • Insert post of cable ties that are on lower handle into the holes provided on the lower handle. The holes may be on the inside or outside. Pull cable ties tight and cut off the extra. See Figure 5 below. Cable Tie Post on Cable Tie...
  • Page 9 Rear Discharge Door Figure 9 Removing Grass Catcher • Lift the rear discharge door on the mower. • Lift the grass catcher up, out of the slots in the handle bracket assemblies. • Reinstall the plastic rear baffle. • Release the rear discharge door. WARNING: Never operate the mower unless the hooks on the grass catcher are...

  • Page 10: Know Your Lawn Mower

    SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 11 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Starter Rope...

  • Page 11: Operating Your Lawn Mower

    Starting Engine WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting engine or operating mower. WARNING: Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

  • Page 12: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

    • Disconnect spark plug wire. • Drain the gasoline from the lawn mower, or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. • Tilt the mower so that the side with the air cleaner is facing up.

  • Page 13: Blade Care

    SECTION 7: SERVICING YOUR MOWER Blade Care Periodically inspect the blade adapter-pulley assembly for cracks, especially if you strike a foreign object. Replace when necessary. WARNING: When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect hands by using heavy gloves or a thick rag to grasp the cutting blade.

  • Page 14: Making Adjustments

    • Reassemble the upper handle to the lower handle. • Insert hairpin clips in the inner holes of the weld pins and attach the starter rope as instructed in “Assembling Your Lawn Mower” section. Left Front Wheel Engine Pulley Figure 15...

  • Page 15: Off- Season Storage

    See Figure 18 . SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if it will not be used for 30 days or more. Mower •...

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    4. Drain fuel tank. Refill with fresh fuel 5. Clean air cleaner. Refer to engine manual 1. Fill crankcase with proper oil 2. Clean lawn mower engine 1. Adjust gap to.030 inches 1. Reset gap to.030 inches or replace spark plug 2.
  • Page 17 NOTES...

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