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Yard-Man Model Series 420 Operator's Manual

Yard-Man Model Series 420 Operator's Manual

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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
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21" Rotary Mower-
Model Series 420
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.769-01609A
4/2005

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  • Page 1 Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty 21" Rotary Mower- Model Series 420 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).

  • 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)//" site and/or obtain assistancefrom the Customer Support P. O. BOX ;361131 CLEVELAND,OH 44136 Department or an authorized service dealer.
  • Page 3 Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... >:. also 15° t"b...

  • 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

    19.Shut the engine off andwait untilthe bladecomesto a 7. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipesand othersources completestop before removingthe grasscatcheror unclog- of ignition. ging the chute. 8. Neverfuel machineindoorbecauseflammablevapors will The cuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after accumulatein the area. the engine is shut off. Neverplaceany part of the bodyin 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.

  • Page 7: Cutting Height

    5. An adjustingplateand thumb leverat each wheel positionprovidescuttingheightadjustment. a. Depresslevertowardswheel. b. Moveit to anyof the ninepositionsfor desired cutting height.SeeStep 5. c. Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck. 6. Followstepsbelowto assemblethe grasscatcher: a. Placebag overframe sothat its black plasticside uStment is at the bottom. b. Slip plasticchannelof grass bagoverhooks on the frame.See Step6.

  • Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower

    Know Your Lawn Mower Blade Control Upper Handle Recoil Lower Handle Starter Oil Fill Grass Catcher Cutting Height WARNING Adjustment Lever (for each wheel) The blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Gasoline Fill I Use extreme care when handling gasoline.
  • Page 9 WARNING:The operationof any lawn mowercan result in foreign objects being thrownintothe eyes,whichcan damageyoureyes severely.Always wear safetyglasseswhileoperating the mower,or while performing any adjustments or repairson it. Starting Engine Mower WARNING:Besure no one otherthan the operatoris standingnear the lawn mower whilestartingengine or operat- ingmower.
  • Page 10 Deck Care Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent build-up of grass clippings or other debris. Follow steps below for this job. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wire. Draingasolinefrom lawn mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthe gas cap. 2. Tip mowersothat itrestson the housing.Keepthe Lubricate these Maintaining _ointsbefore...

  • Page 11: Blade Care

    Blade Care " " cutting blade for sharpening or ARNING: When removing the replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or use Maintaining a heavy rag to hold the blade. Yo ur LaWn Periodically inspect t he bladeadapterfor cracks, ow er especiallyif youstrikea foreignobject.
  • Page 12 Problem Cause Remedy En n f ils to start Bladecontrol handledisengaged 1: Engageblade control handle. g ea ..Sparkplugwire disconnected. 21 connect wireto spark plug, &Fuel tank emptyor stale fuel. & Fill tank with €ieanlfresh gasolinei Enginenot prirned. & Primeengineas instructedin OPerating oui Lawn Mowei...
  • Page 13 ii i _i I_ii...
  • Page 15 747-1161A Blade Control Handle 27 15261C FrontAdjustmentPlate 28 720-0426 AdjustmentLeverKnob 749-1092A Upper Handle 747-04080 Grass Catcher Frame 29 732-0404 SpringLeverAssembly 30 738-0507B ShoulderScrew 749-0928A Lower Handle 31 734-2004A FrontWheel8 x 2.125 ZagBB Black 720-0279 Wing Nut 32 710-04371 Screw,1/4-15x 1.250 710-1205 Rope Guide 33 746-1130...
  • Page 16 MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR YaRD-MaN, 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.

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