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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
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A'rO
AL
21" Rotary Mower-
Model 469
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY
RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit is equippedwith an internal combustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush-
coveredor grass-covered land unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresteris used,it shouldbe maintainedin effectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveis requiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
FORMNO.770-10577B
12/14/2005
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- Page 1 Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty A'rO 21" Rotary Mower- Model 469 iMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equippedwith an internal combustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush- coveredor grass-covered land unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
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Page 2: Customer Support
You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear of the deck. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web YaRD-MaN)/f site and/or obtain assistancefrom the Customer Support P. O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,OH44136 Department or an authorized service dealer. - Page 3 Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... >:. also 15° t"b...
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Page 4: General Operation
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. -
Page 5: Slope Operation
The cuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after 7. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipesand othersources the engine is shut off. Neverplaceany part of the bodyin of ignition. the bladearea untilyou are surethe blade hasstopped 8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors will rotating. accumulatein the area. 20. Neveroperate mowerwithoutpropertrailshield, discharge 9. - Page 6 1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhich may be between upperand lowerhandles. a. Pull up and backon upperhandleas shownin Step 1.Makecertainthe lowerhandleis seated securelyintothe handle mountingbrackets. b. Tightenhandknobs securingupperhandleto lowerhandle.Make surethat eachcarriagebolt is seatedproperlyin the handle. 2. Locatehairpinclip in one holeon the weldpin on each sideof lowerhandle.
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Page 7: Cutting Height
6. Followstepsbelowto assemblethe grasscatcher: a. Placebag overframe sothat its black plasticside is at the bottom. b. Slip plasticchannelof grass bagoverhooks on the frame.See Step6. All the plasticchannelsexcept centertop of bagattachfrom outsideof bag. c. Attachcentertop of bag from insideof bag. 7. Followstepsbelowto attachgrass catcher: uStment a. -
Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower
Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Drive Control ectric Start Ignition Switch Oil Fill/Dipstick Recoil Grass Bag WARNING Gasoline Fill Mulch Plug -leight Adjustment The blade control Levers mechanism is a Figure 1 safety device. Never Nowthat you haveset up your lawnmowerfor opera- Cutting Height Adjustment... - Page 9 WARNING:The operationof any lawn mowercan result in foreign objects beingthrownintothe eyes,whichcan damageyoureyes severely.Always wear safetyglasseswhileoperating the mower,or while performing any adjustments or repairson it. Starting Engine Mower the operatoris standingnear the lawn ARNING:Besure no one otherthan mower whilestartingengine or operat- ingmower.
- Page 10 Lubrication 1. Lubricatepivot pointson theblade controlat least oncea seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrol must operatefreely in both directions.See Figure3. 2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith lightoil (or motoroil). If wheelsare removedfor any reason,lubricatesurfaceof the pivotarm and inner Maintaining surfaceof thewheelwith light oil. See Figure3. 3.
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Page 11: Blade Care
Blade Care bladefor sharpeningor replacement, ARNING:Whenremovingcutting protectyourhandswith a pairof heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold blade. i i iii Maintaining 1. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug.Turn moweron its side makingsurethat the air filter and You r LaWn the carburetorare up. MOwer 2. - Page 12 " Replacing Battery acid which may cause burns.Do not ARNING:Batteries containsulfuric short circuit or mutilate batteries in any way. Do not put batteries in fire as these may burst or releasetoxic materials. 1. Loosenroundhandleknobssecuringupperand lower handlesand carefullyfold the upperhandledown towardthe lowerhandleas shownin Figure8. 2.
- Page 13 IMPORTANT: A lwaysplug chargerlead intobatterypack lead first, and then insert batterychargerplug into120 volt standardhouseholdoutlet. Followthis order of action every time youchargethe battery. NOTE:The specialdesignedplug on the chargerwill only fit intothe plugon the batterybox. 2. Chargebatteryfor 8 to 10hoursbeforeinitialuse. Do not charge longer than 12 hours. The batteryshould be chargedat the beginningand end of the season and after any otherextendedperiodsof non-use.
- Page 14 Problem Cause Remedy Enginefails to start 1 Bladecontrol disengaged• 1. Engageblade control• 2. Sparkplugwire disconnected, 2. Connectwire to spark plug• 3. Fueltank emptyor stale fuel. 3. Filltank with clean,fresh gasoine. 4. Enginenot primed. 4. Primeengineas instructedin "OperatingYourLawnMower'. F It s a k I 5 Clean,adjust gap,or replace Shooting :.
- Page 15 Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower Labels WARNINC DONOT remove safety (or any)labels from mower for any reason,...
- Page 16 Model 469...
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Page 17: Parts List
747-1214 DriveControl RearBaffle 731-04150C 749-0928A LowerHandle Wire 732-0700 710-0703 712-0397 CarriageBolt 1/4-20 Wing Nut 750-04162 Transmission Cover 731-05021A Spacer.375 x.50 x 1.02"Lg. 731-04134A 748-04015A RearDischargeDoor BladeAdapter Parts List 746-0883 ERSHousing 742-0741 21"MulchingBlade 747-1161A BladeControl 736-0524B BladeBell Support 749-1233B 710-1257 HexScrew3/8-24 x 2.50 UpperHandle 731-04177 ChuteDeflector... - Page 18 Model 469 "__32 _ _' _ '_'...
- Page 19 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20x 0.5 20 634-04100 FrontWheel8 x 1.8 736-0270 BellWasher.265x0.75 21 710-04531 Screw,1/4-20x.390 22 717-1762 Gear 14TRH FWD 17032A DeflectorChuteAdapter 717-1761 Gear 14TLHFWD 732-1014 TorsionSpring 23 710-1652 TT Scr.w/Washer1/4-20x.625 747-0710 HingePin 787-01292 HandleBracket-RH 24 687-02068 HandleBracketAssembly- RH 787-01291 HandleBracket- LH 687-02069 HandleBracketAssembly- LH...
- Page 20 MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR The limitedwarranty set forth belowisgivenby MTDLLCwith respectto MTDdoes notextendany warrantyfor productssoldor newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStates,its posses- exportedoutsideof the UnitedStates,its possessions and sionsand territories. territories,exceptthose soldthroughMTD'sauthorized channelsof exportdistribution. "MTD"warrantsthis productagainstdefectsin materialand workmanship Replacement p artsthat are not genuineMTDparts. for a periodof two (2) yearscommencingon the dateof originalpurchase Transportation chargesand servicecalls.