Yard-Man E445 Operator's Manual
Yard-Man E445 Operator's Manual

Yard-Man E445 Operator's Manual

21-inch rotary mower

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Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty
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21 =inch Rotary Mower-
Model E445
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY
RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit is equippedwith an 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.769-01686B
01/16/2006

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  • Page 1 Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty 21 =inch Rotary Mower- Model E445 iMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equippedwith an 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 ............Troubleshooting ..........Safe Operation Practices ........
  • 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

    accumulatein the area. after the engine is shut off. Neverplace any part of the body inthe bladearea untilyou are surethe bladehas stopped 9. Neverremovegas cap or add fuel whileengine is hot or rotating. running. Allow engineto cool at least two minutesbefore 20.
  • 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. Tightenstar knobssecuringupperhandleto lowerhandle.Make surethat eachcarriagebolt is seatedproperlyin the handle. 2. Locatehairpinclip in one holeon the weldpin on each sideof lowerhandle.
  • Page 7: Cutting Height

    5. An adjustingplateand thumb leverat each wheel positionprovidescuttingheightadjustment. a. Depresslevertowardswheel. b. Moveit to anyof the ninepositionsfor desired cutting height.SeeStep 5. c. Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck. 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 _=== Blade Control Drive Control Electric Starter Starter Cutting Height Gas Fill Adjustment Lever (one at each wheel) WARNING The blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. Figure 1 I Use extreme care Now that you have setup your lawn mower for op- Recoil Starter eration, it's important to become acquainted with its...
  • Page 9 WARNING: The operationof any lawn mowercan result in foreign objects being thrownintothe eyes,whichcan damageyoureyes severely.Always wear safetyglasseswhileoperating the mower,or while performing any adjustments or repairson it. Starting Engine Mower the operatoris standingnear the lawn WARNING:Be sure no one otherthan , mower whilestartingengine or operat- ingmower.
  • Page 10 Lubrication 1. Lubricatepivot pointson theblade controlat least oncea seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrol must operatefreely inboth directions.See Figure3. 2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith lightoil (or motoroil). If wheelsare removedfor any reason,lubricatesurfaceof the pivotarm and inner Maintaining surfaceof thewheelwith light oil. See Figure3. 3.
  • Page 11: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

    blade for 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 its side makingsurethat the air filter and You r LaWn the carburetorare up. MOwer 2.
  • Page 12 Replacing Battery which may cause burns. Do not short ARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid circuit or mutilate batteries in any way. Do not put batteries in fire as these may burst or release toxic materials. 1. Loosenroundhandleknobssecuringupperand lowerhandlesand carefullyfoldthe upperhandle downtowardthe lowerhandleas shownin Figure8.
  • Page 13: Replacing Fuse

    Replacing Fuse The electricstartercircuitand batteryare protectedby a 40 amperefuse. If the fuse burnsout, the electricstarter will not operate.If the unitfails to startwith the electric starter,performthe followingstepsto checkthe fuse inside the batteryhousing: 1. Open the batterycoveras describedin Replacing Maintainin Battery, seeFigure8. 2.
  • Page 14 Pro bl e m Ca u se Remedy Enginefails to start 1..B ade contro d sengaged 1 Engagebade contro 2. Sparkplugwire disconnected. 2. Connectwireto spark plug. 3. Fueltank emptyor sta e fue 3. F tank wth c ean fresh gaso ne. 4.
  • Page 15 Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower Safety WARNING DO NOT remove safety (or any)labels from mower for any reason,...
  • Page 17 747-1161A BladeControl 687-02070A PivotArmAssembly- LH AB Screw 749-1233B UpperHandle 710-1652 747-04080 GrassCatcherFrame 712-04065 FlangeLock Nut,3/8-16 749-0928A LowerHandle 714-0104 HairpinClip 720-0279 WingNut 710-0654A TT SeresScrew,3/8-16x 1.00 710-1205 RopeGuide 687-02193 Ht.Adj. Assy.Front- LH 710-1174 CarriageBolt ,5/16-18 x 2 687-02194 Ht.Adj. Assy.Front- RH 687-02069 RearHandleBracketAssy.- LH 664-04027...
  • Page 18 NOTES: Use this page to write down important information.
  • Page 19 NOTES: Use this page to write down important information.
  • Page 20 MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR The limitedwarranty set forth belowisgivenby MTDLLCwith respectto e. MTDdoes notextendany warrantyfor productssoldor exported newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStates,its posses- outsideof the UnitedStates,its possessionsand territories,except sionsand territories. those soldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsof exportdistribution. "MTD"warrantsthis productagainstdefectsin materialand workmanship f. Replacement p artsthat are not genuineMTDparts. for a periodof two (2) yearscommencingon the dateof originalpurchase g.

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