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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD
PRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchan-
dise purchased and used in the United States, its posses-
sions 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 will, at its option, repair or
replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in
material or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only
apply if this product has been operated and maintained in
accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the
product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, com-
mercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance,
alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because
of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the
installation or use of any accessory or attachment not
approved by MTD Products Inc. for use with the product(s)
covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any
resulting damages.

Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to
separate terms as follows: All normal wear part or compo-
nent failures will be covered on the product for a period of
90 days regardless of cause. After 90 days, but within the
two year period, normal wear part failures will be covered
ONLY IF caused by defects in material or workmanship of
OTHER component parts. Normal wear parts and compo-
nents include, but are not limited to, belts, blades, blade
adapters, grass bags, rider deck wheels, seats, snow
thrower skid shoes, shave plates and tires. Batteries are
covered by a 90-day limited replacement warranty.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE: Warranty service is avail-
able, WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE THROUGH YOUR
LOCAL AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. To locate the
dealer in your area, please check for a listing in the Yellow
Pages or contact the Customer Service Department of
MTD PRODUCTS INC by calling 1-800-800-7310 or writ-
ing to P.O. Box 368022, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.

This limited warranty does not provide coverage in the

following cases:

a. The engine or component parts thereof. These items

carry a separate manufacturer’s warranty. Please
refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on
these items.

b. Log splitter pumps, valves and cylinders have a sepa-

rate one year warranty.

c. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, filters,

blade sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such
as brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck
adjustments; and normal deterioration of the exterior
finish due to use or exposure.

d. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold

or exported outside of the United States of America,
its possessions and territories, except those sold
through MTD’s authorized channels of export distribu-
tion.

No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of

merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose,

applies after the applicable period of express written

warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other

express warranty or guaranty, whether written or oral,

except as mentioned above, given by any person or

entity, including a dealer or retailer, with respect to any

product shall bind MTD. During the period of the War-

ranty, the exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of

the product as set forth above. (Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so
the above limitation may not apply to you.)

The provisions as set forth in this Warranty provide

the sole and exclusive remedy arising from the sales.

MTD shall not be liable for incidental or consequential

loss or damages including, without limitation,

expenses incurred for substitute or replacement lawn

care services, for transportation or for related

expenses, or for rental expenses to temporarily

replace a warranted product. (Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above exclusion or limitation may not
apply to you.)

In no event shall recovery of any kind be greater than the
amount of the purchase price of the product sold. Alteration
of the safety features of the product shall void this War-
ranty. You assume the risk and liability for loss, damage, or
injury to you and your property and/or to others and their
property arising out of the use or misuse or inability to use
the product.

This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than
the original purchaser, original lessee or the person for
whom it was purchased as a gift.

How State Law Relates to this Warranty: This limited
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

Summary of Contents for Yard-Man 12A-449T402

Page 1: ...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 operat...

Page 2: ...or an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by standing behind the unit in the operating position and looking down at the rear of the deck A sample model plate is explained below For futur...

Page 3: ...d keep bystanders helpers children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters the area 6 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during oper...

Page 4: ...ep children away from hot or running engines They can suffer burns from a hot muffler 6 Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power mower Children 14 years old and over should read and...

Page 5: ...while the engine is running 9 Grass catcher components discharge cover and trail shield are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown For safety protect...

Page 6: ...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 difficu...

Page 7: ...in locked position Disconnecting Spark Plug Before setting up your lawn mower disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and ground it to a bolt retaining post or V slot on the engine See Fig...

Page 8: ...rass bag 1 Front Frame 2 Rear Frame 3 Bag Assembling soft grass bag Join the rear frame and front frame assembly as shown in Figure 7A Place the bag over the frame black plastic side is the bottom of...

Page 9: ...mower is equipped with the chute deflector assemble as follows Figure 10 Slide the rod into the upper edge of the chute deflector so the tab on the rod is toward the left side of the chute deflector...

Page 10: ...engine See Figure 12 The safety key is a safety device used to activate and deactivate the self starter system The self starter system will not work without the key in its proper position See engine...

Page 11: ...with the thumb of your right hand 11 Using your left hand pull the blade control handle all the way toward the upper handle See Figure 13 12 Release the button 13 Grasp the recoil rope starter handle...

Page 12: ...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 UsingYourlawnMower Do n...

Page 13: ...ting problem Engine Maintenance A list of key maintenance jobs required for good performance by the mower is given below Follow the accompanying engine manual for detailed list and instructions Change...

Page 14: ...ollow instructions on the engine and or machine to de energize starter Blade Care WARNING Periodically inspect the blade adapter and pulley for cracks especially if you strike a foreign object Replace...

Page 15: ...cause damage to the mower and could break and may causing personal injury Test the blade by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver or a blade balancer If the blade is not balanced remove metal fro...

Page 16: ...the above problems rotate the adjustment wheel with your fingers clockwise to tighten the cable and counter clockwise to loosen the cable See Figure 19 Figure 19 Adjusting Handle Height Your mower is...

Page 17: ...ked 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 ALWAYS de energize self starter prior to performing any...

Page 18: ...l starter to start engine Engine runs erratic Spark plug wire loose Blocked fuel line or stale fuel Vent in gas cap plugged Water or dirt in fuel system Dirty air cleaner Carburetor out of adjustment...

Page 19: ...19 NOTES...

Page 20: ...SERIES 440 5 3 2 1 A 4 15 10 7 11 9 16 13 27 6 18 19 74 21 20 25 24 23 26 20 53 52 55 30 28 14 29 31 72 69 61 64 59 15 15 39 60 62 63 65 66 67 47 48 49 47 46 45 44 42 37 38 40 41 58 68 43 35 36 32 33...

Page 21: ...3 8 16 x 75 40 7510042824 Screw 12 x 457 41 731 1937A Front Drive Cover Yellow 42 754 0465 V Belt 43 712 0324 Hex Lock Nut 1 4 20 44 756 1146A Drive Pulley 45 748 0411 Blade Adapter 46 742 0741 21 Mu...

Page 22: ...0 23 22 16 15 12 13 11 10 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 55 57 30 31 32 33 34 36 39 40 37 41 42 43 51 44 56 46 52 53 60 59 47 IMPORTANT For a proper working machine use Factory Approved Parts V BELTS are specially d...

Page 23: ...299A Lower Housing 27 741 0672 Flange Bearing 378 x 531 x 370 28 710 1276 Hex Screw w Washer 1 4 20 x 750 29 618 0606 Transmission Assembly Comp Includes Ref 1to Ref 30 30 732 0708 Bearing Retainer 31...

Page 24: ...nty on these items b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a sepa rate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such...

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