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Yard-Man 440 Series Operator's Manual

Yard-Man 440 Series Operator's Manual

21" rotary mower
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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
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21" Rotary Mower-
Model Series 440
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY
RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit is equippedwithan 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.769-00540G
12/2005

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  • Page 1 Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty A 'rO 21" Rotary Mower- Model Series 440 iMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equippedwithan 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

    This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower, it will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Slope Gauge ............Trouble Shooting ..........
  • 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

    The cuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after 7. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipesand othersources the engine is shut off. Neverplaceany part of the bodyin of ignition. the bladearea untilyou are surethe blade hasstopped 8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors will rotating. accumulatein the area. 20. Neveroperate mowerwithoutpropertrailshield, discharge 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 5. An adjustingplateand thumb leverat each wheel positionprovidescuttingheightadjustment. a. Depresslevertowardswheel. b. Moveit to anyof the ninepositionsfor desired cutting height.SeeStep 5. c. Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck. setupand 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 ) 4==-- Blade Control Drive Control Recoil Starter Oil Fill/Dipstick Grass Bag WARNING Height Adjustment Levers The blade control mechanism is a Gasoline safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Height Adjustment Levers I Use extreme care when handling Figure gasoline.
  • Page 9 WARNING:The operationof any lawn mowercan result in foreignobjects 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 Lubrication 1. Lubricatepivot pointson theblade controlhandleat least oncea seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrol mustoperatefreely inboth directions.See Figure3. 2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith lightoil (or motoroil). If wheelsare removedfor any Lubricate reason,lubricatesurfaceof the pivotarm and inner Maintaining before surfaceof thewheelwith light oil. See Figure3. 3.

  • Page 11: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

    Blade Care bladefor sharpeningor replacement, __IL ARNING:Whenremovingcutting protectyourhandswith a pairof heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold blade. i i iii Maintaining 1. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug.Turn moweron itsside makingsurethat the air filter and You r LaWn the carburetorare up. MOwer 2.
  • Page 12 Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start I Biadecontroldisengaged. Engagebiade control. 21spark plug wire disconnected, connect wireto spark plug. 3: Fueitank empty or staiefuel. 3: Filltank Withcleanl fresh gasiline: 4. Enginenot primed, 41 Primeengine as instricted in !operat, ingY0U[LaWnMowe[. Troub.le 5.
  • Page 13 Off-Season 4. Coat mower'scuttingblade with chassisgreaseto Storage preventrusting. The followingstepsshouldbe taken to prepareyour lawn mowerfor storage. 5. Storemowerin a dry, cleanarea. Donot storenext 1. Cleanand lubricatemowerthoroughlyas describedin to corrosivematerials,suchas fertilizer. the lubricationinstructions. Whenstoringanytype of powerequipmentin a poorly 2. We do not recommendthe useof a pressurewasher ventilatedor metal storageshed, careshouldbe taken or gardenhoseto cleanyour unit.

  • Page 15: Parts List

    747-1161A Blade ControlHandle 38 712-0397 WingNut, 1/4-20 39 747-04035 RearDoorPivot Rod 749-1092A UpperHandle 747-04080 GrassCatcherFrame 40 732-04175 Spring Lever 749-0928A LowerHandle 41 687-02071A PivotArm Assembly- RH 720-0279 WingNut 687-02070A PivotArm Assembly- LH Pa rts List 42 710-1652 AB Screw 710-1205 RopeGuide 710-1174 CarriageBolt ,5/16-18 x 2...
  • 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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