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Operator's Manual
21" Three-in-One
Lawn Mower
Model E465
(Picture may vary from actual model.)
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-cov-
ered, 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.BOX361131CLEVELAND,OHIO44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-01062
(1/2004)
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- Page 1 Operator's Manual 21" Three-in-One Lawn Mower Model E465 (Picture may vary from actual model.) 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-cov- ered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable...
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Page 2: Customer Support
This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web site, seek help from Customer Support or an authorized service dealer. Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: YaRD-MaN)# MTo LLC P. O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,OH 44136 www.yardman.com 330-220-4683 800-800-731 CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please do NOTreturn the unitto the retailer from whichit was purchased,withoutfirst contactingCustomer Support. -
Page 3: Section 1: Important Safeoperation P Ractices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES 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
yourfooting, r elease thebladecontrol handle Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as immediately andtheblade willstoprotating within shown on the slope gauge. threeseconds. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could 16.Mowindaylight orgoodartificial light.Walk, n ever cause slipping. run.Stoptheblade whencrossing g ravel d rives, Children walkways o rroads. -
Page 5: Your Responsibility
9. Never r emove gascapor addfuelwhiletheengine lead to improper performance and compromise ishotor running. A llow engine tocoolatleast t wo safety!" minutes b efore refueling. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the 10.Never o verfill f ueltank.Filltanktonomorethan½ blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when inchbelowbottom offillernecktoprovide space for servicing them. - Page 6 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST lULl WARNING &i 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: Section 3: Assembling Your Lawnmower
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER Removing UnitFromCarton • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps or cut tape Lower Handle Lift lower handle at carton end and peel along top flap to open Grass Bag carton. Upper Handle • Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., operator's manual, hardware pack etc.). -
Page 8: Grasscatcher A Ssembly
Insert post of cable ties that are on lower handle • Join the rear frame and front frame assembly as into the holes provided on the lower handle. The shown in Figure 7A. holes may be on the inside or outside. Pull cable •... -
Page 9: Converting To Sidedischarge
Converting to SideDischarge • Your mower has been shipped as a mulcher. To convert it to a side-discharge mower, lift the mulching plug. Slide the two hooks on the side- discharge deflector under the hinge pin on the mulching plug assembly. Lower the mulching plug. See Figure 10. -
Page 10: Section 4: Know Your Lawnmower
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER 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. Blade Control Handle Lower Bail Handle Electric Starter Key Starter Rope... -
Page 11: Gasandoilfill-Up
SECTION 5: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNMOWER GasandOilFill-Up (inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark plug. StartingEngine WARNING" Never fill fuel tank indoors, or when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke when filling up the fuel tank. •... -
Page 12: Adjusting Cutting Height
preventing proper discharge of grass clippings, NOTE: For best results in mowing, keep the cutting poor mulching conditions, and could cause you to height position high until you have determined which slip and fall. New grass, thick grass, or wet grass cutting height is preferred. -
Page 13: Replacing D Rive Belt
BladeMountingTorque: Center bolt: 450 in.lbs, minimum, 600 in.lbs, maximum. To SharpenBlade: • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a Loosen this screw grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen the blade while it is still on the mower. •... -
Page 14: Replacing Batterypack
Replacing BatteryPack • Remove the battery pack from the handle panel for replacement only. Do not separate the batteries for Notch any reason. Dispose of batteries properly. • When replacing battery pack in handle panel, Lower Handle battery pack must be positioned with the positive terminal to the right side and the negative terminal to the left side of the panel. -
Page 15: Section 7: Maintaining Your Lawnmower
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER Pivot Points • Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control WARNING" Always stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before handle, lower bail hadle, and the cutting height performing any maintenance work or adjustment lever at least once a season with light adjustments on your lawn mower. -
Page 16: Off-Season Storage
Inspect muffler periodically, and replace if NOTE: We do not recommend the use of pressure necessary. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters washers or garden hose to clean your un#. They may can create a fire hazard. Make sure to avoid muffler cause damage electric... -
Page 17: Section 8: Trouble-Shooting
SECTION 8: TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine fails to start Blade control handle disengaged Engage blade control handle Spark plug wire disconnected Connect wire to spark plug Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel Fill up tank with fresh gasoline Blocked fuel line Clean fuel line Faulty spark plug... - Page 18 SECTION 9: PARTSLISTFORMODEL E465 X104 _%30 IMPORTANT: proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous disengaging completely.
- Page 19 ModelE465 Ref. Part No. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part Description 747-1161A 748-0355 Operator's Bail Bearing Support 747-1214 Drive Bail 736-0447 Wave Washer 749-1233A 782-0511A Upper Handle Height Adj. Plate LH 710-0136 Hex Scr. 1/4-20 782-0512B Height Adj. Plate RH 746-0883 687-02044 Control Housing...
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Page 20: Limited Warranty
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.