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YaRD-MaN}/f
._i[iP
Operator's Manual
21" Self Starter
Rear-Discharge
Lawn Mower
Model Series
12A-449T402
IMPORTANT:
Read safety
rules and instructions
carefully
before
operating
equipment.
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustionengine 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
ECO #
PRINTED
IN U.S.A.
FORM
NO. 770-10545.fm
(4/2001)
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- Page 1 YaRD-MaN}/f ._i[iP Operator's Manual 21" Self Starter Rear-Discharge Lawn Mower Model Series 12A-449T402 IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustionengine 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 ImportantSafe Operation Practices ..............3 Slope Gauge ...................... Unpacking......................Assembling Your Lawn Mower................7 KnowYour Lawn Mower ................... ; 10 Operating Your Lawn Mower ................10 MaintainingYour Lawn Mower................13 Servicing Your Lawn Mower ................Making Adjustments ..................Off- Season Storage .................. -
Page 3: Importantsafe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out importantsafety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructionsin this manual before attempting to operatethis machine. Failure to complywiththese instructionsmay resultin personal injury.When you see this symbol--HEED ITS WARNING. -
Page 4: Slope Gauge
20. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer bums from a hot muffler. discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control handle or other safety protective devices in place and working. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a Never operate mower with damaged safety devices. - Page 5 3. Check the blade a nd engine mounting bolts a tfrequent shield are subject towear and damage which could intervals forproper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. fordamage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade For safety protection,frequently check components and with the odginal equipment manufacture's...
- Page 6 SIGHT ANDHOLD THIS LEVEL WITH AVERTICAL TREE APOWER POLE ACORNER O FA BUILDING ORA FENCE POST 15° l.l.J 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: Unpacking
SECTION3: UNPACKING Cut corners and lay carton down flat. Remove Removing UnitFromCarton packing material. Remove staples, break glue on top flaps or cut tape Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton at carton end and peel along top flap to open thoroughly for loose parts. - Page 8 Using a pair of pliers, insert the hairpin clip into the Grass Catcher Assembly inner hole in the weld pin. Repeat on the other side. See Figure 4. NOTE: Make certain the grass bag is turned fight side out before assembling (warning label will be on the...
- Page 9 Lift the rear discharge door. Slide the rodintothe upper edge of the chute deflector so the tab on the rod is toward the left side Place the hooks of the grass catcher into the slots in the handle bracket assemblies on both sides. of the chute deflector.When assembled correctly, the rodwill extend further to the left side than the See Figure 9.
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Page 10: Knowyour Lawn Mower
SECTION 5: KNOW YOURLAWNMOWER WARNING: The blade control handle is a WARNING: and their proper operation. Know how to stop safety device. Never attempt to bypass Be familiar with all controls the machine and disengage them quickly. operations. Doing so, may result in personal Drive Control Blade Control Handle injury through contact with the rotating blade. - Page 11 14. If engine does not start by the second pull, repeat Gasand 0il Fill-Up steps 8, 9,10, 11 and 12. SecondTime Starting Engine handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely ,_WARNING: extreme care when flammable and the vapors are explosive. NOTE: Follow these instructions if the self starter is Never fuel machine indoors or while the already in the energized mode.
- Page 12 NOTE: Do not operate the mower without the mulching Engine may stop with o rocketing sound. This cover, the grass catcher bag, or the discharge sound is the self starter being roactivatedlenergized the next start. chute properly installed. Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, Turn safety key 1/4 turn counterclockwise to LOCK or other objects which could damage dawnmower position.
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Page 13: Maintainingyour Lawn Mower
page 17forinstruction on how to adjust the cutting For best results in mowing, keep the cutting height height and the handle height. position high until you have determined which cutting height is preferred. SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER Change engine oil after the first two operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter. -
Page 14: Servicing Your Lawn Mower
Pivot Points Lubricate the pivot points on the blade control handle, brake cable and the cutting height adjustment lever at least once a season with light oil. The blade control handle must operate freely in both directions. The cutting height adjustment levers should be able to move easily. - Page 15 If the blade is not balanced, remove metal from the Install the blade adapter on the pulley with the "star" heavy side until it balances evenly. away from the pulley. See Figure 16. Lock Nut Pulley Replacing DriveBelt Assembly WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire Blade Lock Nut...
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Page 16: Making Adjustments
Right Front Left Front Wheel /Wheel Pulley _ / Engine _ Bolt Figure 18 SECTION9: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Be sure to disconnect To tighten spark plug wire and DE-ENERGIZE starter cable before performing any adjustments or repairs. Jstment DO NOT attempt any maintenance or service to the engine and/or mower equipped with the safety key in the unlocked and/or energized mode. -
Page 17: Off- Season Storage
Notch _--AHe_ijguhJmen Lower Handle Lever Figure 20 Figure 2t AdJusting CuttingHeight AdJusting Carburetor IMPORTANT:All wheels must be placed in the same WARNING: If any adjustments are made to relative position. For rough or uneven lawns, move the the engine (e.g. while the engine is carburetor) height adjustment lever to a higher position. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Engine Follow recommendations in the accompanying engine manual for off-season storage of the Clean engine and remove any grass clippings, dirt, engine. and debris from the cooling fins, air intake screen, Change oil as stated in the engine manual. levers, linkage and the exterior of the engine. SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Trouble Corrective... - Page 19 NOTES...
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Page 20: Parts List
SECTION 12: PARTSLISTFORMODEL SERIES 440... - Page 21 ModelSeries440 Ref. No Pa_ No. Description Ref. No PaM No. Description 731-1057 Upper Drive Cover 731-1937A Front Drive Cover - Yellow 731-0620 Drive Lever 754-0465 V-Belt 731-1058 Lower Drive Cover 712-0324 Hex Lock Nut 1/4-20 731-1059 Mounting Cap 756-1146A Drive Pulley 710-1667A Screw #10-12:75 748-0411...
- Page 22 ModelSeries440 use I IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, Factory Approved Parts. V-BELTS specially designed engage and[ disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not d sengag ng complete y. _. /- r"...
- Page 23 ModelSeries440 Ref. No PaN No. Ref. No PaN No. Description Description 712-3025 Hex Jam Nut 5/16-24 741-0604 Bearing Sleeve .50 I.D. 736-0425 Bell Washer .325 x .930 x .045 748-0355 Bearing Support 756-1042 Pulley, 3.82 x .313 x .68 736-0447 Wave Washer 1.5 x 1.0 x .029 736-0425 Bell Washer .325 x .930 x .045...
- Page 24 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRD-MaN ) c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such PRODUCTS INC ("MTD") with respect to new merchan- as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck dise purchased and used in the United States, its posses- adjustments;...