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Operator's Manual
21" Rear-Discharge
Lawn Mower
Model 445
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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 769-00540B
(10/2003)
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- Page 1 Operator's Manual 21" Rear-Discharge Lawn Mower Model 445 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...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices Servicing Your Lawn Mower Slope Gauge Making Adjustments Assembling Your Lawn Mower Off Season Storage Know Your Lawn Mower Trouble Shooting Guide Illustrated Parts Operating Your Lawn Mower Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Warranty FINDINGMODELNUMBER 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 8. Never o perate themower i nwetgrass. A lways be Do Not: sureofyourfooting. A slipandfallcancause Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or serious personal injury.Ifyoufeelyouarelosing embankments, you could lose your footing or yourfooting, r elease thebladecontrol handle balance. immediately andtheblade willstoprotating within Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as threeseconds.
- Page 5 7. Extinguish a llcigarettes, cigars, p ipes andother lead to improper performance and compromise sources o fignition. safety!" 8. Never f uelmachine indoors because f lammable Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the vapors willaccumulate i nthearea. blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when 9.
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Page 6: Slope Gauge
USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. ¢O .=1: 15° _kWARNING &i 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. -
Page 7: Assembling Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER Removing UnitFromCarton • Raise the upper handle as shown in Figure 2. • Tighten the two wing nuts which are already on the • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps or cut tape handle. See Figure 3. at carton end and peel top flap to open carton. - Page 8 Insert p ostofcable tiesthatareonlower handle Assembling Soft GrassBag intotheholesprovided o nthelower handle. T he • Place the bag over the frame (black plastic side is holes maybeontheinsideoroutside. P ull c able the bottom of bag). Slip the openings in the side of tiestightandcutofftheextra.SeeFigure 5 below.
- Page 9 Never operate the mower unless the • Slide the rod into the upper edge of the chute deflector so the tab on the rod is toward the left side hooks on the grass catcher are seated in the slots on the handle bracket of the chute deflector.
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Page 10: Know Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 11 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Blade Control Handle Lower Bail Handle Chute Deflector (Optional) -
Page 11: Operatingyourlawnmower
SECTION 5: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNMOWER GasandOilFill-Up Stopping Engine • Release blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade. WARNING" Never fill fuel tank indoors, or when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke • Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from when filling up the fuel tank. -
Page 12: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
Bagging GrassClippings • Lift discharge door and pull grass bag up and away from the mower to dispose of the grass clippings. You can use the grass catcher bag to collect clippings while you are operating the mower. Adjusting Cutting Height •... -
Page 13: Servicing Your Lawn Mower
Lubrication (SeeFigure12) Wheels • Lubricate the wheels and bearings, if so equipped, at least once a season with light oil or engine oil. Also, if the wheels are removed for any reason, lubricate the surface of the pivot arm axle and the inner surface of the wheel with light oil. - Page 14 • Be sure to install the blade with the side of the • Lift the mower to access the belt from the underside of the mower. blade marked "Bottom" (or with part number) facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position.
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Page 15: Making Adjustments
Replacing R ear Flap • Attach the new flap and new rod to deck, bending the ends of the new rod over to secure to deck. • To remove rear flap, cut off the flat end of the wire rod which secures it to the deck. See Figure 16. Handle Door Rear Discha_... -
Page 16: Off Season Storage
Simply depress the lever towards the wheel and Adjusting Carburetor move the lever assembly to desired position. See Figure 18. NOTE: A dirty air cleaner may cause an engine to run rough too. Make sure that the air cleaner is clean and attached to the carburetor before deciding to adjust the carburetor. -
Page 17: Trouble Shooting Guide
SECTION 10: TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action 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 up tank with fresh gasoline. Blocked fuel line Clean fuel line. -
Page 18: Illustrated Parts
SECTION 11: PARTS LISTFORMODEL 445 37 _J9 931"_t, IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, Factory Approved Parts. 911"_ V-BELTS specially designed to engage disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can 1"If Equipped be dangerous by not disengaging completely. - Page 19 Model445 Ref, Ref, Part No. Description Part No, Description 747-1214 Lower Bail Handle 618-0657 Transmission Assembly Compl. 747-1161A Blade Control Handle 731-04580 Front Drive Cover: Yellow 749-1092A 715-04011 Roll Pin Upper Handle 750-04162 682-0015 Spacer.390OD x.8101D x.950" Bearing Assembly 664-04027 736-0447 Wave Washer Grass Bag...
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Page 20: Warranty
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRD.MaN ® The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.