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21" Rear-Discharge
Lawn Mower
Model Series
440 Thru E459
IMPORTANT:
Read safety rules and instructions carefully
before operating
equipment.
"Warning:
This unit is equipped with an intemaI 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 C,ode). 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 # 2844
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10134B
(11/2000)
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- Page 1 Operator's Manual 21" Rear-Discharge Lawn Mower Model Series 440 Thru E459 IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. "Warning: This unit is equipped with an intemaI combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest- covered, brush-covered or grass-covered...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ..............Slope Gauge ...................... Assembling Your Lawn Mower ................Know Your Lawn Mower ..................Operating Your Lawn Mower ................Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ................Service ....................... Making Adjustments ..................Off- Season Storage ..................Troubleshooting .................... -
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: Slope Gauge
other safety protective devices in place and working. power mower. Children 14 years old and over should Never operate mower with damaged safety devices. read and understand the operation instructions and Failure to do so, can result in personal injury. safety rules in this manual and should be trained and 21. - Page 5 meet theoriginal equipment specifications may lead to expose moving parts el' allow objects to be thrown. For improper performance and compromise safety!" safety protection, frequently check components 4. Mower blades a resharp and cancut. W rap theblade or replace immediately with original equipment wear g loves, anduse manufacturer's (O.E.M,) parts only, listed in this manual.
- Page 6 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST 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, if operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.
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Page 7: Assembling Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER Removing UnitFromCarton Assembling Handle • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps or cut tape • For shipping purposes, the grass bag was placed at carton end and peel along top flap to open on top of the unit. Remove itfrom the unit and set it carton. - Page 8 Assembling soft grass bag: Insert post of cable ties that are on lower handle into the holes provided on the lower handle. The • Join the rear frame and front frame assembly as holes may be on the inside or outside. Pull cable shown in Figure 7A.
- Page 9 • Slide the ends of the front frame assembly into the ends of the rear frame as shown in Figure 9A. The handle of the front frame assembly should be away Phillips from the black plastic bottom of the bag. Push the Heed two frames together until the cross piece on the Screw...
- Page 10 Removing Grass C atcher • Slide the push nut onto the right side of the rod to secure. • Lift the rear discharge door on the mower. Lift the grass catcher up, out of the slots in the AttachingChuteDeflector handle bracket assemblies. •...
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Page 11: 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 16 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Blade Control Handle Drive Control Upper Handle Lever... -
Page 12: Operating Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWNMOWER All Units: GasandOilFill-Up Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire (inside the rubber boot) is fastened securely over when engine is running or hot. Do not smoke WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, or when filling up the fuel tank. -
Page 13: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
Bagging G rass Clippings Stopping Engine • Release blade control handle to stop the engine You can use the grass catcher bag to collect clippings and the blade. while you are operating the mower. Attach the grass • Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from catcher following instructions on page 10 of this spark plug to prevent accidental starting. -
Page 14: Service
EngineMaintenance Engine • Follow the engine manual instructions and A list of key maintenance jobs required for good recommended schedule for lubricating engine performance by the mower is given below. Follow the components. accompanying engine manual for detailed list and Transmission instructions. - Page 15 • Remove the two bolts and lock nuts from the blade To Sharpen Blade: assembly, • The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a • Remove the blade from blade adapter and pulley. grinding wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen the blade while it is still on the mower.
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Page 16: Making Adjustments
Replacing BatteryPack Reassemble new belt (part # 754-0465). Begin idler reassembly by inserting bolt up through the idler (Electric Start Units Only) bracket hole. Adjust the drive clutch following the Remove the battery pack from the handle panel for instructions below. replacement only, Do not separate the batteries for any NOTE"... -
Page 17: Off- Season Storage
Height Notch Adjustment Lower Handle Figure 24 Figure 25 Adjusting Carburetor Adjusting Cutting Height 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. 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. -
Page 19: Parts List
SECTION 11: PARTS LISTFORMODEL SERIES 440 THROUGH E459 '\ 26 NOTE: For engine parts lis:t, please refer to accompanying engine manual. IMPORTANT: proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts, V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute... - Page 20 ModelSeries440 Through E459 Ref. No PaN No. Ref. No Part No. Description Description 710-0216 Hex Screw 3/8-16 x .75 731-1057 Upper Drive Cover Drive Lever 751OO42824 Screw #12 x .457 731-0620 731-1936A Front Drive Cover - Black 731-1058 Lower Drive Cover 731-1937A front Drive Cover - Yellow 731-1059...
- Page 21 ModelSeries440 Through E459 50_--_< IMPORTANT: proper working machine, Factory Approved Parts, V-BELTS specially designed engage disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely.
- Page 22 ModelSeries440 ThroughE459 Ref. No Rs_ No PaR No. Part No. Description Description Hex Jam Nut 5/16-24 !741-0604 712-3025 Bearing Sleeve .50 I.D. 736-O425 Bell Washer .325 x .930 x .045 i748-0355 Bearing Support 736-0447 Wave Washer 1.5 x 1.0 x .029 756-1042 Pulley, 3.82 x .313 x .68 736-0425...
- Page 23 ModelSeries440 Through E459 "6 Electric Start (Optional) "\\\...
- Page 24 ModelSeries440 Through E459 REF, REF. PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION 725-1538 Harness Extension t 725-0201 gnton KeYt 625-0022 Harness 1" 725-0873 Key Switch 1- 764-0310 Rear Catcher Frame 731-0891A Battery Tray t 782-9011 Mounting Bracket 725-0727 Battery Charger 1" Hex Screw 1/4 -20 x .5 710-0286 725-0298...
- Page 25 Shroud Chart iPart No, Color Part No, Color Part No. Color i73!-1395A 751B281439 Dark Red 731-1402A Yellow i731-1396A Black 751 B281440 Black 731-1694 Black _3111397A Gray 731-1695 Silver 751B261443 Bright Red Hardware:710-1256 731-1934A Charcoal Hardware: 710-1256 (Screw) Hardware: 710-1256 (Screw) Part No.
- Page 26 YOUR NOTES Comments Date...
- Page 27 Your Notes (Contd.) Date Comments...
- Page 28 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: 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...
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