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OPERATOR'S MANUA!
21"
Self-Propelled
Mower
Model Number
247.375770
Factory Number
12A-999R402
IMPORTANT:
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
MTD LLC P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-00069
(1/02)
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Summary of Contents for Yard-Man 247.375770
- Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUA! Self-Propelled 21" Mower Model Number 247.375770 Factory Number 12A-999R402 IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY 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).
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ..............Slope Gauge ...................... Assembling Your Lawn Mower ................Know Your Lawn Mower ..................Operating Your Lawn Mower ................Making Adjustments ..................Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ................Troubleshooting ....................Parts List ......................FINDINGMODEL NUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
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 Gauge
unclogging thechute. The cutting b lade continues to obscure your vision of a child who may run into the rotate f orafew seconds after t he engine i sshut o ff.Never mower. place any part o fthebody intheblade area until youare Keep children away from hot or running engines. - Page 5 3. Check t heblade a nd engine m ounting bolts atfrequent 9. Grass c atcher components, discharge cover, and trail intervals forproper tightness. Also, v isually inspect blade shield aresubject towear a nd damage which c ould fordamage (e.g., b ent, cracked, worn) R eplace blade expose m oving p arts orallow objects t obethrown.
- Page 6 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE 1'91 A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING >, 15 ° WARNING 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: Assembling Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING Y OUR LAWNMOWER IMPORTANT:This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline Handle Assembly and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower. NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower is observed from the operating position. -
Page 8: Know Your Lawn Mower
NOTE: Make certain the drive cable is routed around the outside and above the lower handle so it does not interfere with attaching the grass bag. The rope guide, which is connected to the support Rope rod, is located on the right side of lower handle. See Figure 5. - Page 9 Engine C ontrols Stopping Engine See the separate engine manual for the location and • Release blade control handle to stop the engine function of the controls on the engine. and the blade. • Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to the post on the engine.
- Page 10 Tocharge thebattery: proper discharge of grass clippings, and could cause you to slip and fall. New grass, thick grass, or wet grass • Remove t heprotective c apfromtheendofthe may require a narrower cut. battery packlead.SeeFigure 7. • Plugcharger l eadintobattery packlead. For a healthier lawn, never cut off more than one-third •...
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Page 11: Making Adjustments
NOTE: The chute door has been designed to move the grass bag will open and the grass clippings will starter rope out of the way of the bag when the chute disperse. door is opened. When replacing the grass bag, be sure the top of the bag rests on the wire support between the handles. - Page 12 Bottom View hills, front wheels should be locked in the WARNING: When operating mower ® straight ahead position. HandleHeightAdjustment pper Adjustment Handle Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position. To lower the height proceed as follows: Wheel_,,_ •...
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Page 13: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER General R ecommendations Customer R esponsibilities SERVICE MAINTENANCE Z Z.Z z DATES SCHEDULE Lubricate Wheels Lubricate Blade Control Clean Deck Blade Care Check Oil Change Oil Replace Air Filter £_ Clean Engine Check Spark Plug Check Spark Arrester (if any) •... - Page 14 Maintenance speeds. It may cause damage to the mower, and could break causing personal injury. NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and keep the air cleaner side of engine up. Never tip the mower more than 90 degrees and do not leave the Blade mower tipped for any length of time.
- Page 15 Remove the hex bolt from the rear of unit holding • Slide the belt out from between the belt keeper the transmission to the mower housing. bracket and the idler pulley. See Figure 17. • Squeeze the belt together and push it forward, while pressing the control arm inward towards the deck and remove the six speed cable from the slot.
- Page 16 • Reinstall the bolt securing transmission to rear mower housing. Upper Pulley_ • Pivot the baffle back to its original position and Half secure with three hex screws removed earlier. • Lightly lubricate the inside of the blade adapter and reinstall the spacer, wave washer, blade adapter assembly, and blade in the correct order.
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
SECTION 8: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy 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 tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Blocked fuel line. Clean fuel line. - Page 18 Model999 //1 O0...
- Page 19 Model999 Fief. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 647-0004 Control Handle 736-0270 Bell Washer .265 ID x .75 OD 731-0904A 710-0751 Hex Cap Screw 1/4-20 x .620 Upper Control Handle 16864 737-3000 6 Spd. Rack Cable Bracket Grease Fitting 731-0620 Control Lever...
- Page 20 Model999...
- Page 21 Model999 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part No. Part Description Part Description 720-0223 712-0896 Hex Jam Nut 1/4-28 Grip 732-0803A 782-7598 Belt Keeper Spring Lever 738-0529 741-0600 Bearing Shoulder Nut .825 x .165 Lg. 710-0751 732-0849A Cap Screw 1/4-20 x .620 Extension Spring 736-0270 Bell Washer .285 ID x .75 OD...
- Page 22 ModelE999 j._" 4" 53... "2...
- Page 23 ModelE999 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 710-1174 Carriage Bolt 5/16-18 x 2.0 631-0071 . Grass Bag Cover 714-0104 Cotter Pin .072 x 1.12 Lg. 747-0939 Pivot Rod 720-0241 Knob Assembly 5/16-18 726-0106 Cap Nut 726-0240 Grassbag Frame 747-0940A .
- Page 24 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRD-MaN )/./ The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC MTD LLC does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States, its posses- with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories.