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Yard Machines 440 Thru E459 Operator's Manual

Yard Machines 440 Thru E459 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
Model Series
440 Thru E459
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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722
FORM NO. 770-10134A.fm
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722. MTD PRODUCTS INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-9722 FORM NO. 770-10134A.fm PRINTED IN U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Parts List... 21 Engine Shrouds ... 26 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: General Operation

    California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. DANGER: Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury.

  • Page 4: Slope Operation

    • The blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating blade. The blade control handle must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released.

  • Page 5: Important Safe Operation Practices

    • To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing. • Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped.

  • Page 6: Section 2: Slope Gauge

    SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE...

  • Page 7: Section 3: Unpacking

    • 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 to a bolt, retaining post or V-slot on the engine. See Figure 1.

  • Page 8: Grass Catcher Assembly

    • For shipping purposes, the hairpin clip is placed in the outer hole of the weld pin on the lower handle. Remove the hairpin clip from the outer hole of the weld pin. • Using a pair of pliers, insert the hairpin clip into the inner hole in the weld pin.
  • Page 9 HARDTOP GRASS BAG Parts for Hardtop Grass Bag: • Rear Frame (packed inside hardtop cover) • Front Frame • • Hardtop Cover • Mounting Bracket • Hex Lock Nut • Phillips Screw Assemble hardtop grass bag as follows: • Insert one end of the rear frame into the slit in the cloth channel on the edge of the grass bag (slits are approximately 6 inches from the end of the bag).

  • Page 10: Removing The Grass Catcher

    Attaching Grass Catcher • If your mower is equipped with a mulching plug, and it is in place on the mower, lift the rear discharge door and remove the rear mulching baffle from the mower. See Figure 12. Rear Mulching Plug Figure 12 NOTE: Make sure that the cables are routed to the outside of the handle when attaching the grass catcher.

  • Page 11: Section 5: Know Your Lawn Mower

    Squeeze the lever against the upper handle to engage the drive; release The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the operator’s eyes thus causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.

  • Page 12: Section 6: Operating Your Lawn Mower

    If your mower is equipped with an electric starter, the ignition switch is located on the left side of the handle panel. It is used only for the electric starter. See Figure SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Gas And Oil Fill-Up WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, or when engine is running or hot.

  • Page 13: Adjusting Cutting Height

    Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower. When starting the unit for the first time, face the mower against a solid object such as a wall, fence, etc.

  • Page 14: Section 7: 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 15: Section 8: Service And Making Adjustments

    SECTION 8: SERVICE AND MAKING ADJUSTMENTS Blade Care Periodically inspect the blade adapter and pulley 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 16: Replacing Drive Belt

    When replacing battery pack in handle panel, battery pack must be positioned with the positive terminal to the right hand side and the negative terminal to the left hand side of panel. Replacing the battery pack incorrectly will cause serious damage. The positive lead on the wire harness has the smaller connector.

  • Page 17: Adjusting Handle Height

    • Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes of the weld pins and attach the starter rope as instructed in the Assembling Your Lawn Mower section. Adjusting Cutting Height IMPORTANT: relative position. For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment lever to a higher position.

  • Page 18: Section 9: Off-Season Storage

    SECTION 9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE Prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. Store the mower in a clean, dry area. Mower • Clean underside of the mower following instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual.

  • Page 19: Section 10: Trouble-Shooting Guide

    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.

  • Page 20: Section 11: Parts List For Model 440 Thru E450 Series

    SECTION 11: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 440 THRU E450 SERIES SEE ENGINE MANUAL...
  • Page 21 Models 440 Thru E450 Series Ref. No Part No. 731-1057 Upper Drive Cover 731-0620 Drive Lever 731-1058 Lower Drive Cover 731-1059 Mounting Cap 710-1667A Screw #10-12:75 746-0960 Drive Cable 747-0824 Control Lever 647-0004 Deluxe Control Lever 749-1230 Upper Handle 712-0324 Hex Lock Nut 1/4-20 746-0883 Control Hsg.
  • Page 22 Models 440 Thru E450 Series 30 31...
  • Page 23 Models 440 Thru E450 Series Ref. No Part No. Description 712-3025 Hex Jam Nut 5/16-24 736-0425 Bell Washer .325 x .930 x .045 756-1042 Pulley, 3.82 x .313 x .68 736-0425 Bell Washer .325 x .930 x .045 712-0896 Lock Nut 1/4-28 736-0406 Flat Washer .442 x 1.38 x .060 782-7598...
  • Page 24 Models 440 Thru E450 Series Electric Start (Optional)
  • Page 25 Models 440 Thru E450 Series REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 725-0201 Ignition Key 725-0873 Key Switch 731-0891A Battery Tray 725-0727 Battery Charger 725-0298 Fuse 7.5 Amp 725-1428 Fuse Holder 725-1276 Battery 12V 710-0501 Hex Screw:1/4-20:2.0 736-0270 Bell Washer .265 x .75 x .062 712-0329 Special Hex Nut 5/16-18 725-1206...

  • Page 26: Section 12: Engine Shrouds

    SECTION 12: ENGINE SHROUDS Part No. Color 751B281439 Dark Red 751B281440 Black 751B281443 Bright Red Hardware: 710-1256 (Screw) Part No. Color 731-1585B Black Hardware: 710-1274 (Screw) Part No. Color 7511681311 Black 7511681911 7511682011 Gray Part No. Color 731-1395A 731-1396A Black 731-1397A Gray Hardware: 710-1256 (Screw)
  • Page 27 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material and...

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