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Yard-Man 469 Operator's Manual

Yard-Man 469 Operator's Manual

21" self propelled mulching mower
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Operator's Manual
21" Self Propelled
Mulching Mower
Model 469
IMPORTANT:
Read safety rules and instructions
carefully
before operating
equipment.
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-cov-
ered, 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 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX361131CLEVELAND, O HIO44136-0019
FORM NO. 770-10577A
(12/2003)

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual 21" Self Propelled Mulching Mower Model 469 IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-cov-...

  • Page 2: Customer Support

    This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized service dealer. Copy the model number here: YaRD-MaN}/( P.MTDo. BO×LL0361131 Copy the serial number here: CLEVELAND 44136 www.yardman.com...

  • Page 3: Section 1: Important Safeoperation P Ractices

    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 Operation

    yourfooting, r elease thebladecontrol handle Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as immediately andtheblade willstoprotating within shown on the slope gauge. threeseconds. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could 9. Mowindaylight o rgoodartificial light; w alk,notrun. cause slipping.

  • Page 5: Your Responsibility

    9. Never r emove gascapor addfuelwhiletheengine lead to improper performance and compromise ishotor running. Allowengine tocool a tleast t wo safety!" minutes b efore refueling. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the 10.Never o verfill f ueltank.Filltanktonomorethan½ blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when inchbelowbottom offillernecktoprovide space for servicing them.
  • Page 6 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE i,II A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING 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, 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.

  • Page 7: Section 3: Assembling Your Lawnmower

    SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWNMOWER Removing UnitFromCarton Raise the lower handle, as shown in Figure 1, until it snaps into place. • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut Raise the upper handle as shown in Figure 1. tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open.
  • Page 8 Attaching S tarterRope The rope guide is already attached to the right side of WARNING: grass clippings, make sure the hooks on the When using the mower to bag the lower handle of your mower. See Figure 4. grass catcher are firmly seated on the chute •...

  • Page 9: Section 4: Know Your Lawnmower

    SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWNMOWER Read this owner's manual and safety rules before Starter Rope operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations The starter rope is attached to the handle. Stand behind in Figure 8 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself the unit and pull the starter rope to start the unit.

  • Page 10: Section 5: Operating Y Our Lawnmower

    SECTION 5: OPERATING Y OUR LAWNMOWER NOTE: See your engine manual packed with your unit for more detailed instructions. ,i1_ WARNING" Read and understand all instructions and warnings on the machine and ToStopEngine in this manual before operating. • Release the blade control handle to stop the engine Gas&...

  • Page 11: Section 6: Maintaining Your Lawnmower

    SECTION 6: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWNMOWER • Inspect muffler periodically, and replace if necessary. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters can create a fire hazard. WARNING" disconnect the spark plug wire before Always stop the engine and performing any maintenance work or adjustments on your lawn mower.
  • Page 12 Engine To ReplaceBlade: • Follow the engine manual instructions and • Before reinstalling the blade-pulley assembly to the recommended schedule for lubricating engine unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner components. surface of the blade adapter with light oil. •...

  • Page 13: Section 7: Service & Adjustments

    SECTION 7: SERVICE & ADJUSTMENTS Replacing D rive Belt Tighten the screw, loosened earlier, to secure the belt tension spring to the transmission, and • Remove two shoulder screws securing the front reassemble the front drive cover. drive cover to the mower deck. See Figure 11. Right Front Left Front Wheel...

  • Page 14: Adjusting Cutting Height

    For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment handles to higher cutting height position. Height Adjustment Lever Notch Lower Handle Figure 14 Reassemble the upper handle to the lower handle. Place the hairpin clips in the inner holes of the weld pins and replace the carriage bolts and wing nuts Figure 15 on the handle brackets.

  • Page 15: Section 9: Trouble-Shooting

    SECTION 9: TROUBLE-SHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Engine fails to start Blade control handle disengaged Engage blade control handle. Spark plug wire disconnected Connect wire to spark plug. Fuel tank empty, or stale fuel Fill up tank with fresh gasoline. Blocked fuel line Clean fuel line.
  • Page 16 SECTION 10: PARTS LISTFORMODEL 469 $7 6 IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-BELTS are specially designed to engage disengage safely. substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely.
  • Page 17 Model469 Ref. No Ref. No Part No. Part No. Description Description 747-1214 Lower Bail Handle 710-1257 Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 2.50 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 749-0928A Lower Handle 736-0270 Bell Washer.265 x 0.75 750-1166 Slev. Spacer 2.1" Lg. 17032A 732-04089 Deflector Chute Adapter...
  • Page 18 NOTES...
  • Page 19 NOTES...
  • Page 20 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRD.MaN ® The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.

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