Operator's Manual 21 _ Self Starter Three-in-One Lawn 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 forestcovered, 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).
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page 3 6 Important Safe Operation Practices Slope Gauge Assembling Your Lawn Mower Know Your Lawn Mower Operating Your Lawn Mower Maintaining Your Lawn Mower Content Servicing Your Lawn Mower Making Adjustments Page 14 16 7 10 11 Off-Season Storage Trouble Shooting Guide Illustrated Parts 17 18 20 13 Warranty 24 FINDINGMODELNUMBER This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower.
SECTION1: IMPORTANT SAFEOPERATION PRACTICES 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. When you see this symbol--HEED ITS WARNING.
immediately andthebladewillstoprotatingwithin 2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as threeseconds. shown on the slope gauge. 16.Mowindaylightorgoodartificiallight.Walk,never 3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could run. cause slipping. 17.Stopthebladewhencrossinggraveldrives, walkwaysor roads. Children 18.Iftheequipment shouldstarttovibrateabnormally, Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to stoptheengineandcheckimmediately forthe the presence of children.
9. Neverremovegascapor addfuelwhiletheengine ishotor running.Allowenginetocoolatleasttwo minutesbeforerefueling. 10.Neveroverfillfueltank.Filltanktonomorethan½ inchbelowbottomoffillernecktoprovidespacefor fuelexpansion. 11.Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely. 12.If gasolineisspilled,wipeitofftheengineand equipment. Moveunittoanotherarea.Wait5 minutesbeforestartingtheengine. 13.
SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE 91 A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST I t.O lULl a. WARNING &i Z lULl Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet).
SECTION3: ASSEMBLING YOURLAWNMOWER RemovingUnitFromCarton AssemblingHandle • Remove staples, break glue on top flaps or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton. • • Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., operator's manual, hardware pack etc.). Cut corners and lay carton down flat. Remove packing material. Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton • • For shipping purposes, the grass bag was placed on top of the unit.
Aftermovingthehairpinclip,insertthecarriagebolt fromhardware packintheupperholeonthehandle mounting bracketandsecurewithplasticwingnut fromthehardwarepack.Repeatonotherside. Handle Mounting 4__Carriage Wing Nut 2 Bolt Hairpin Clip GrassCatcherAssembly NOTE: Make certain the grass bag is turned right side out before assembling (warning label will be on the outside). Partsfor softgrass bag 1. Frame Assembly 2.
AttachingGrassCatcher RemovingGrassCatcher • • Lift the rear discharge door and place the grass catcher on the pivot rod. Let go of discharge door so that it rests on the grass catcher. See Figure 8. • Lift the rear discharge door on the mower, and lift the grass catcher up. Release the rear discharge door. Convertingto SideDischarge • • Your mower has been shipped as a mulcher. To convert it to a side-discharge mower, lift the mulching plug.
SECTION4: KNOWYOURLAWNMOWER Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 10 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Blade Control Bar,.,,,_ Lower Bail Handle Start Control Button Starter Rope Grass Bag \', \\\ Cutting Height ustment Key Mulch Plug Fourth lever not shown ;I Height Adjustment Lever* Side Discharge Chute Deflector Figure 10 RecoilStarter The recoil starter is
Start ControlButton The starter control button will automatically return to the off/up position once the blade control bar is released. See Figure 10. The start control button is located on the upper left side of the handle. See Figure 10. The start control button must be depressed fully while pulling the blade control bar toward the upper handle for the engine to start. The starter button must be depressed to start the engine with either the self starter or recoil starting system.
use. Removing key will prevent unsupervised or unexpected starting of mower by children or unsuspecting adults. The safety key must be in the locked position before it can be removed. ToStopEngineandBlade rotate for three seconds after the blade WARNING: The blade will continue to control bar is released. ,_ , Using Your LawnMower Release safety blade control bar (the start control button will automatically return to the off/up position), engine and blade will stop within a few seconds.
SECTION6: MAINTAININGYOURLAWNMOWER WARNING: Be sure to disconnect the • spark plug wire and DE-ENERGIZE starter before performing any repairs or maintenance. DO NOT attempt any maintenance or service to the engine and/or mower equipped with the safety key in the unlocked and/or energized mode. WARNING: • NEVER assume starter is de- • • energized, even if the key is in the locked position and/or removed from the engine.
ChuteDeflector& Rear DischargeDoor Engine • • Lubricate the torsion spring and the pivot point on each end of the chute deflector and the rear discharge door using a light oil. This will prevent rusting and ensure that the deflector, which is a safety device, can always work properly. Follow the engine manual instructions and recommended schedule for lubricating engine components.
IMPORTANT: The bolt used to secure the blade to the engine is specially heat-treated. Do not substitute. To order replacement bolt, refer to the parts list in the back of this manual. _ • Press inward on the sides of the front drive cover and release the tabs that secure the front drive cover to the height adjuster brackets. Remove drive cover from the mower. • Using a torque wrench, loosen the screw holding the belt tension spring to the transmission. See Figure 14. Do not remove the screw completely.
Replacing RearFlap • • To remove rear flap, cut off the flat end of the wire rod which secures it to the deck. See Figure 16. Attach the new flap and new rod to deck, bending the ends of the new rod over to secure to deck. Rear Discharge Bracket Handle Door Handle Bracket Flap Figure 16 SECTION8: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Be sure to disconnect the mounting bracket. Refer to Figure 4. Press out on the legs of the lower handle and remove lower handle from the mower.
CuttingHeight IMPORTANT: All wheels must be placed in the same relative position. ght Adjustment Lever • For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment lever to a higher position. This will help stop scalping of the grass. An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel position provides cutting height adjustment. Each adjusting plate has nine height positions. Height of cut will change when you move the thumb lever from one position to another.
Engine Storage • • • • Clean engine and remove any grass clippings, dirt, and debris from the cooling fins, air intake screen, levers, linkage and the exterior of the engine. Follow recommendations in engine manual for offseason storage of the engine. Change oil as stated in the engine manual. • Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer or rocksalt.
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SECTION11: PARTLISTFORMODEL469 !7 100 8 98 ,,_ 7 \\\\\\ 1 53 90 95 i 76 22 17 52 / 23 _14 _5 19 80 25 ,/ 29 67 60. 61 59 63 \ 3t 34 6 \ \ 34 IMPORTANT: For a proper working machine, use Factory Approved Parts. V-BELTS are specially designed to engage and disengage safely. A substitute (non OEM) V-Belt can be dangerous by not disengaging completely.
Model469 Ref. No Part No. Ref. No Description Part No. Description 1. 747-2136 Lower Bail Handle 47. 750-1166 Slev. Spacer 2.1" Lg. 2. 710-0599 TT Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5 48. 732-04089 Torsion Spring LH 3. 736-0270 Bell Washer.265 x 0.75 49. 734-2042 Front Wheel 4. 17032A Deflector Chute Adapter 50. 716-0865 Snap Ring 5. 732-1014 Torsion Spring 51. 717-1762 Gear 14T RH FWD 6. 731-1426A Hub Cap 717-1761 Gear 14T LH FWD * 747-04080 Grass Bag Frame 7.
Model469 Ref. No Part No. Description 95. 96. 782-0156 Lever 710-1256 Hi-Low Screw 97. 715-0168 Pin 98. 99. 716-0209 Retention Ring 732-1172 Torsion Spring 100.
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRD.MaN TM ® The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. "MTD" warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and wilt, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship.