Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty OF A'rO AL 21" Rotary Mower- Model 469 iMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equippedwith an internalcombustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimprovedforest-covered,brushcoveredor grass-coveredland unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
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 ....................................................... Safe Operation Practices ................................... Setup and Adjustment ....................................... Operating Your Lawn Mower .............................. 3 4 6 8 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ....................
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WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components 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. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
The cuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefor a fewseconds after the engine is shut off. Neverplaceany part of the bodyin the bladearea untilyou are surethe blade hasstopped rotating. 7. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars, pipesand othersources of ignition. 8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors will accumulatein the area. 20. Neveroperate mowerwithoutpropertrailshield, discharge cover,grass catcher,bladecontrol handle,or othersafety protectivedevices in placeand working.
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. a. Removehairpinclipfrom this hole.Usinga pair of pliers,insert hairpinclip intothe other holeon the weldpin.
6. Followstepsbelowto assemblethe grasscatcher: a. Placebag overframe sothat its black plasticside is at the bottom. b. Slip plasticchannelof grass bagoverhooks on the frame.See Step6. All the plasticchannelsexcept centertop of bagattachfrom outsideof bag. c. Attachcentertop of bag from insideof bag. 7. Followstepsbelowto attachgrass catcher: uStment a. Lift rear dischargedoor. b. Placegrass catcheron thepivot rod. Letgo of dischargedoor sothat it restson thegrass catcher.See Step7.
Know Your Lawn Mower f Blade Control -- Drive Control ectric Start Ignition Switch Oil Fill/Dipstick Recoil / Grass Bag WARNING The blade control mechanism is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operations. I Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
WARNING:The operationof any lawn mowercan result in foreign objects beingthrownintothe eyes,whichcan damageyoureyes severely.Always wear safetyglasseswhileoperating the mower,or while performing any adjustmentsor repairson it. Starting __k Engine Mower the operatoris standingnear the lawn ARNING:Besure no one otherthan mower whilestartingengine or operatingmower. Neverrun engine indoors or in enclosed,poorly ventilatedareas. Engine exhaustcontainscarbon monoxide,an odorlessand deadly gas.
Lubrication 1. Lubricatepivot pointson theblade controlat least oncea seasonwith lightoil. The bladecontrol must operatefreely in both directions.See Figure3. 2. Lubricatethe wheelsat least oncea seasonwith lightoil (or motoroil). If wheelsare removedfor any reason,lubricatesurfaceof the pivotarm and inner surfaceof thewheelwith light oil. See Figure3. Maintaining 3.
Blade Care __k bladefor sharpeningor replacement, ARNING:Whenremovingcutting protectyourhandswith a pairof heavy gloves or use a heavy rag to hold blade. _ / i i iii _ _ ii _i ii Maintaining 1. Disconnectsparkplug wirefrom spark plug.Turn moweron its side makingsurethat the air filter and the carburetorare up. You r LaWn MOwer 2. Removebolt, blade bell support,blade,and blade adapterfrom the enginecrankshaft.See Figure5. 3. The bladecan be sharpenedwith a fileor on a grinding wheel.
f " Replacing __k Battery acid which may cause burns.Do not ARNING:Batteries containsulfuric short circuit or mutilate batteries in any way. Do not put batteries in fire as these may burst or releasetoxic materials. 1. Loosenroundhandleknobssecuringupperand lower handlesand carefullyfold the upperhandledown towardthe lowerhandleas shownin Figure8. 2. Removethetwo screwssecuringbatterycoverto battery housingand placethem to the side. See Figure8.
IMPORTANT:Alwaysplug chargerlead intobatterypack lead first, and then insert batterychargerplug into120 volt standardhouseholdoutlet. Followthis order of action every time youchargethe battery. f J NOTE:The specialdesignedplug on the chargerwill only fit intothe plugon the batterybox. 2. Chargebatteryfor 8 to 10hoursbeforeinitialuse. Do not charge longer than 12 hours. The batteryshould be chargedat the beginningand end of the season and after any otherextendedperiodsof non-use. 3.
Problem Cause Enginefails to start Remedy 1 Bladecontrol disengaged• 1. Engageblade control• 2. Sparkplugwire disconnected, 2. Connectwire to spark plug• 3. Fueltank emptyor stale fuel. 4. Enginenot primed. 3. Filltank with clean,fresh gasoine. 4. Primeengineas instructedin "OperatingYourLawnMower'. F It s a k I Shooting 5 Clean,adjust gap,or replace I :. B_oUc _/edPf u:l :nUe g" [ 6. Cleanfuel I,ne. I 7 E ne f coded • ng " 8 Burntfuse (ElectricStartOnly) I I 7.
Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower Labels WARNINC DONOT remove safety (or any)labels from mower for any reason, 15
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1 747-1214 DriveControl 29 731-04150C RearBaffle 2 749-0928A LowerHandle 30 732-0700 Wire 3 710-0703 CarriageBolt 1/4-20 31 712-0397 Wing Nut 4 750-04162 Spacer.375x.50 x 1.02"Lg. 32 731-05021A TransmissionCover 5 731-04134A RearDischargeDoor 33 748-04015A BladeAdapter 6 746-0883 ERSHousing 34 742-0741 21"MulchingBlade 7 747-1161A BladeControl 35 736-0524B BladeBell Support 8 749-1233B UpperHandle 36 710-1257 HexScrew3/8-24 x 2.
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ii' 1 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20x 0.5 20 634-04100 FrontWheel8 x 1.8 2 736-0270 BellWasher.265x0.75 21 710-04531 Screw,1/4-20x.390 3 17032A DeflectorChuteAdapter 22 717-1762 Gear 14TRH FWD 4 732-1014 TorsionSpring 717-1761 Gear 14TLHFWD 5 747-0710 HingePin 23 710-1652 TT Scr.w/Washer1/4-20x.
MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY The limitedwarrantyset forth belowisgivenby MTDLLCwith respectto newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStates,its possessionsand territories. "MTD"warrantsthis productagainstdefectsin materialand workmanship for a periodof two (2) yearscommencingon the dateof originalpurchase and will, at its option,repairor replace,free of charge,anypart foundto be defectivein materialsor workmanship.
