MTD Yard-Man 445, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...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 444...

Page 2: ...uthorized service dealer _RD_BN _ MTD LLC P O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND 0H 44136 www yardman com 330 220 4683 800 800 7310 Copy the model number here Copy the serial number here CUSTOMER SUPPORT Please doN...

Page 3: ...er or picked up and thrown by the blade Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads sidewalks bystanders and the like Also avo...

Page 4: ...osing your balance release the blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds DoNot 1 Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments you could lose your footing o...

Page 5: ...ted in this manual Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety 4 Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade or we...

Page 6: ...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 y...

Page 7: ...ftlower handle GrassBag f UpperHandle Lift handle Raise the upper handle as shown in Figure 2 Tighten the two wing nuts which are already on the handle See Figure 3 Tighten these wing nuts Upper Handl...

Page 8: ...ck plastic side is the bottom of bag Slip the openings in the side of the plastic channels on the bag over the hooks on the grass catcher frame Secure bag to frame by working the plastic channels on b...

Page 9: ...od into the upper edge of the chute deflector so the tab on the rod is toward the left side of the chute deflector When assembled correctly the rod will extend further to the left side than the right...

Page 10: ..._ WARNING The blade control handle is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operations The blade will be rotating whenever the engine is running Throttle Control The engine is equipped with a co...

Page 11: ...rm grip on the starter handle let the rope rewind slowly Stopping Engine Release blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade Disconnect spark plug wire and move away from spark plug to preve...

Page 12: ...garden hose to clean your unit These may cause damage to pulleys bearings or the engine The use of water will result in shortened life and reduced serviceability Disconnect spark plug wire Drain gasol...

Page 13: ...l handle must operate freely in both directions The cutting height adjustment levers should be able to move easily Figure 12 Follow engine manual for lubrication Lubricate SECTION 7 SERVICING YOUR LAW...

Page 14: ...shaft screwdriver or a blade balancer If the blade is not balanced remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly Replacing Drive Belt Remove two shoulder screws securing the front drive co...

Page 15: ...s of the lower handle and remove lower handle from the mower Turn the lower handle around so the notch on the bottom of the lower handle is facing forward as shown in Figure 17 Reassemble placing the...

Page 16: ...he use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability Lubricate the mower as instructed on page 13 You can fold your mower s handle for convenience of storage by following directions...

Page 17: ...1 Engage blade control handle 2 Connect wire to spark plug 3 Fill up tank with fresh gasoline 4 Clean fuel line 5 Clean adjust gap or replace 6 Wait a few minutes and start again 1 Connect and tighten...

Page 18: ...88 38 31 6 33 36 58 37 _J9 _72 71 56 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...

Page 19: ...Screw Cable Tie Belt Tension Spring Rear Discharge Deck 21 V Belt Front Baffle Ref Part No No 44 618 0657 53 731 04580 54 715 04011 56 682 0015 57 736 0447 58 782 0512B 782 0511A 59 687 02044 60 748...

Page 20: ...eck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e f g MTD does not extend any warranty for p...