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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.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
21" Self Propelled
Mulching Mower
Model Series 465
769-01450.fm
FORM NO.
(11/2004)
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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 769-01450.fm FORM NO.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized service dealer. Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: MTD LLC P. O. BOX 361131 www.whiteoutdoor.com CLEVELAND,OH 44136 DEALER LOCATOR PHONE NUMBER: 800-949-4483 CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from where it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support. -
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 your footing, release the blade control handle 2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as immediately and the blade will stop rotating within shown on the slope gauge. three seconds. 3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could 9.
- Page 5 9. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine lead to improper performance and compromise is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two safety!” minutes before refueling. 4. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the 10.
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Page 6: Slope Gauge
SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. -
Page 7: Assembling Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER Removing Unit From Carton • Raise the lower handle, as shown in Figure 1 , until it snaps into place. • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut • Raise the upper handle as shown in Figure 1 . tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open. - Page 8 Attaching Starter Rope WARNING: When using the mower to bag The rope guide is already attached to the right side of grass clippings, make sure the hooks on the the lower handle of your mower. See Figure 4 . grass catcher are firmly seated on the chute •...
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Page 9: Know Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Starter Rope Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations The starter rope is attached to the handle. Stand behind in Figure 8 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself the unit and pull the starter rope to start the unit. -
Page 10: Operating Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER NOTE: See your engine manual packed with your unit WARNING: Read and understand all for more detailed instructions. instructions and warnings on the machine and To Stop Engine in this manual before operating. • Release the blade control handle to stop the engine Gas &... -
Page 11: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER • Inspect muffler periodically, and replace if WARNING: Always stop the engine and necessary. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters disconnect the spark plug wire before can create a fire hazard. performing any maintenance work or WARNING: Avoid muffler and surrounding adjustments on your lawn mower. - Page 12 Engine To Replace Blade: • Follow the engine manual instructions and • Before reinstalling the blade-pulley assembly to the recommended schedule for lubricating engine unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner components. surface of the blade adapter with light oil. •...
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Page 13: Servicing And Adjustments
SECTION 7: SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Replacing Drive Belt • Tighten the screw, loosened earlier, to secure the belt tension spring to the transmission, and • Remove two shoulder screws securing the front reassemble the front drive cover. drive cover to the mower deck. See Figure 11. Right Front Left Front Wheel... -
Page 14: Off Season Storage
Adjusting Carburetor • For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment handles to higher cutting height If the engine is running rough, minor adjustments to the position. carburetor may be required to compensate for Height Adjustment differences in fuel, temperature, altitude and load. Lever NOTE: Dirty air cleaner may cause an engine to run rough.Before adjusting carburetor, check air cleaner. -
Page 15: Trouble Shooting
SECTION 9: TROUBLE-SHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine fails to start 1. Blade control handle disengaged 1. Engage blade control handle. 2. Spark plug wire disconnected 2. Connect wire to spark plug. 3. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel 3. -
Page 16: Illustrated Parts List
SECTION 10: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL SERIES 465 49 14 IMPORTANT: For a 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 by not disengaging completely. - Page 17 Model Series 465 Ref. No Part No. Description Ref. No Part No. Description 747-1214 Lower Bail Handle 750-1166 Slev. Spacer 2.1” Lg. 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 732-04089A Torsion Spring LH 736-0270 Bell Washer.265 x 0.75 734-2042 Front Wheel 8x2.125 Gear Gray 17032A Deflector Chute Adapter 716-0865...
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Page 19: Warranty
Conditions and Products Covered Damage resulting from operational under The Tecumseh Two-Pull Promise conditions where starting may require more than two pulls. Such conditions include, but In addition to all other terms and conditions of the are not limited to: Limited Warranty applicable to the engine on your new 1. - Page 20 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with rized service dealer. respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold States, its possessions and territories.
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