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YaRD-MaN)//
Operator's Manual
21" Self Starter
Rear-Discharge
Lawn Mower
Model Series
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 (Section4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply onfederal lands. A spark attester for the muffler is available throughyour 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. 770-10478.fm
(1/2001)
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- Page 1 YaRD-MaN)// Operator's Manual 21" Self Starter Rear-Discharge Lawn Mower Model Series 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 Know Your Lawn Mower ..................Operating Your Lawn Mower ................Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ................Servicing Your Lawn Mower ................Making Adjustments ..................Off- Season Storage .................. -
Page 3: Importantsafe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION P RACTICES WARNING: This symbol pointsout importantsafety instructionswhich, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or propertyof yourself and others. Read and followall instructionsin this manual beforeattemptingto operate this machine. Failure to complywith these instructionsmay resultin personal injury.When you see this symbol--HEED ITS WARNING. -
Page 4: Slope Gauge
20. Never operate mower without preper trail shield, Keep childrenaway from hotor running engines. They discharge cover, grass catcher, blade control handle or can suffer bums from a hot muffler. 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 Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent shield are subject to wear and damage which could intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade For safety protection, frequently check components and with the original equipment manufacture's (O.E.M) blade replace immediately with odginal equipment...
- Page 6 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 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: Unpacking
SECTION 3: UNPACKING Removing UnitFromCarton Cut corners and lay cartondown flat. Remove packing material. Remove staples, break glue on top flaps or cut tape Roll or slide unitout of carton. Check carton at carton end and peel along top flap to open thoroughlyfor looseparts. - 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 tumed fight side out before assembling (warning label will be on the...
- Page 9 Liftthe rear discharge door. Slide the rod into the upper edge of the chute Place the hooks of the grass catcher into the slots deflector so the tab on the rod is toward the left side in the handle bracket assemblies on both sides. of the chute deflector.
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Page 10: Know Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 5: KNOWYOUR LAWNMOWER WARNING: The blade controlhandle is a dl& and their properoperation. Knowhow to stop safety device. Never attempt to bypass its WARNING: Be familiar with all controls the machineand disengage them quickly. operations. Doing so, may result in personal DriveControl BladeControl Handle injury throughcontact with the rotatingblade. - Page 11 14. If engine does not start by the second pull, repeat Gasand OilFill-Up steps 8, 9,10, 11 and 12. Second TimeStartingEngine 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; Engine may stop with a racketing sound. This Do not operate the mower withoutthe mulching sound is the serf starter being reactivated/energized for cover, the grass catcher bag, or the discharge the next start. chute propedyinstalled. Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones,sticks,wire, Turn safety key 1/4 turn counterclockwiseto LOCK or other objectswhichcould damage lawn mower position.
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Page 13: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
page 17 for instruction on how to adjust the cutting For best results in mowing, keep the cutting height position high until you have determined which height and the handle height. cutting height is preferred. SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER Change engine oilafter the first two operating hours and every 25 operatinghours thereafter. -
Page 14: Servicing Your Lawn Mower
Pivot Points Lubricatethe pivot points on the blade control handle, brake cable and the cuttingheight 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. Figure 15 SECTION 8: SERVICING YOUR LAWNMOWER WARNING:... - Page 15 If the blade is not balanced, remove metal from the Install the blade adapter on the pulley with the "star" away from the pulley. See Figure 16. heavy side until it balancesevenly. Lock Nut Pulley ReplacingDrive Belt \ j semh,y Blade Lock Nut WARNING:...
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Page 16: Making Adjustments
Right Front Left Front Wheel /Wheel Pulley _- Engine _ Figure 18 SECTION9: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Be sure to disconnect the spark plug wire and DE-ENERGIZE starter beforeperformingany adjustments or repairs. ustment 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
AH_ijguhLent Notch Lower Handle Lever Figure 20 Figure 21 AdjustingCuttingHeight AdjustingCarburetor IMPORTANT:All wheels must be placed in the same WARNING: If any adjustmentsare made to relative position. For rough or uneven lawns, move the the engine (e.g. carburetor)while the engine is height adjustment lever to a higher position. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Follow recommendations in the accompanying Engine 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 "30... - Page 21 ModelSeries ReL No Pa_ No. Ref. No Pa_ No. Description Descdption 731-1057 731-1937A Front Drive Cover - Yellow Upper Drive Cover 731-0620 Drive Lever 754-0465 V-Belt 731-1058 Lower Ddve Cover 712-0324 Hex Lock Nut 1/4-20 731-1059 756-1146A Mounting Cap Drive Pulley 710-1667A Screw #10-12:75 748-0411...
- Page 22 ModelSeries °\ _ 25 IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, Factory Approved Parts. V-BELTS specially designed engage disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not d sengag ng compete y. ._ / r"...
- Page 23 ModelSeries ;. Ref.No Re_ No Pa_ No. Pa_ No. Description Description 712-3025 Hex Jam Nut 5/16-24 741-0604 Bearing Sleeve .50 I.D. BellWasher .325 x .930 x .045 748-0355 736-0425 Bearing Support 756-1042 736-0447 Wave Washer 1.5 x 1.0 x .029 Pulley.
- Page 24 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRDMaN:)// 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 merchandise as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck purchased and used in the United States, its possessions adjustments;...
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I have a model no. 12a449t401 yardman 6.5 hp self starting self propelled walk behind lawn mower, and i can't find a part number for the air filter. I need to replace this. The owners manual I found online shows no engine parts or filter.