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Operator's Manual
YaRD-MaN
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
21" Self-Propelled
Mulching Mower
Model Number
247.375590
12A-559K402
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
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 ]aws (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 depadment,
R O. Box 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS
INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10212A
( 11/99)
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- Page 1 YaRD-MaN OPERATOR'S MANUAL 21" Self-Propelled Mulching Mower Model Number 247.375590 12A-559K402 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Maintaining Safety ..................... Slope Gauge ...................... Assembling Your Lawn Mower ................Know Your Lawn Mower ..................Operating Your Lawn Mower ................Making Adjustments ..................Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ................Storing Your Lawn Mower .................. Troubleshooting ....................Parts List ......................FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. -
Page 3: Maintaining Safety
SECTION 1: MAINTAINING SAFETY This Warning 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 your lawn mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. - Page 4 • • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing could Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be cause slipping. sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. Keep a firm hold on the handle and CHILDREN walk, never...
- Page 5 • Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the Grass catcher components subject to wear, equipment is in safe working condition. damage deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper protection, frequently check components and replace operation regularly.
- Page 6 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 15 ° Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury.
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Page 7: Assembling Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER IMPORTANT:This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil Remove grass bag from unit and set it aside. in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline Lift up and pull back on the upper handle to raise and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual the handle into the operating position. -
Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower
NOTE: Make sure that cables are routed to the outside Starter of the handle and out of the way when attaching Rope grass bag. Place the hooks of the grass bag into the slots in the handle bracket assemblies on both sides. Rope f To remove grass bag, lift the rear discharge door Guide... - Page 9 Blade Control Handle Drive Clutch Control Recoil Starter Cutting Height Jstment Levers Stopping E ngine WARNING: Before using your lawn mower, again refer to the Safety Section in this Release blade control handle to stop the engine manual. Always be careful. and the blade.
- Page 10 WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors with WARNING: Keep hands and feet away from chute area on the cutting deck. The engine running or until the engine has operation of any lawn mower can result in been allowed to cool for at least two foreign objects being thrown...
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Page 11: Making Adjustments
Mulching For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-third of the total length of the grass. Your lawn should be cut For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass because it in the fall as long as there is growth. This mower is tends to stick to the underside of the deck, preventing designed to be operated at full throttle to give you the proper mulching of grass clippings. -
Page 12: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
The drive clutch control adjustment wheel is located in To resolve the above problems, rotate the adjustment the drive clutch control handle housing and is used to wheel with your fingers. Clockwise to tighten the cable tighten or loosen the drive belt. You will have to adjust and counter-clockwise to loosen the cable. - Page 13 Cutting BladeRemoval,Replacement,and Sharpening • When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or Lubricate replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold the blade. Remove the bolt and bell washer which hold the blade-pulley assembly to the engine crankshaft.
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Page 14: Storing Your Lawn Mower
Secure the blade to the assembly with two hex • Remove the front drive cover from the unit by lightly bolts and lock nuts. Tighten the hex bolts to pressing inward on the sides of the front drive cover. This will release the tabs that secure the torque:120 in.lbs, min., 150 in. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Engage blade control handle. Engine fails to start Blade control handle disengaged. Connect wire 'to spark plug. Spark plug wire disconnected. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. Clean fuel line. Blocked fuel line. - Page 16 Model559K 44 /...
- Page 17 Model559K Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 712-0324 Hex Nut 1/4-20 731-1057 Upper Drive Cover 756-1146A Drive Lever Drive Pulley 731-0620 748-0411 Lower Drive Cover Blade Adapter 731-1058 742-0741 21" Mulching Blade 731-1059 Mounting Cap 736-0452 Flat Washer .516 x 1.5 x .134 Screw# 10-16 x .75 710-1667A...
- Page 18 Model559K ® . " .." "51...
- Page 19 Model559K Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description Hex Jam Nut 5/16-24 618-0298A 712-3025 Transmission Assembly 736-0425 Bell Washer .325 x .930 x ,045 732-0708 Bearing Retainer 656-0047 Pulley 3.82 x .313 x .68 741-0604 Bearing Sleeve .50 I.D. 736-0425 Bell Washer .325 x .930 x .048 748-0355...
- Page 20 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRD-MaNY,f/ c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PROD- blade sharpening and trine-ups, or adjustments such as UCTS INC ("MTD") with respect to new merchandise pur- brake adjustments, clutch adjustments...