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SECTION 3:  ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER

Removing Unit From Carton

Remove staples, break glue on top flaps, or cut 
tape at carton end and open carton.

Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., 
operator’s manual, etc.)

Cut along corners, lay the carton down flat, and 
remove all packing material.

Roll or slide unit out of carton and check carton 
thoroughly for loose parts.

Loose Parts in Carton

Grass  Bag

Side Discharge Chute

Rear Wheels

Hardware Pack 

Bottle of Oil

Hardware Pack

Please identify each piece 
of the hardware pack as 
shown here. 

Before Assembly

Before setting up your lawn mower, disconnect the 
spark plug wire from the spark plug. See Figure 1.

Figure 1

NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower
is observed from the operating position.

Setting Up Your Lawn Mower

Assembling Handle

Lift up and pull back on the upper handle to raise 
the handle into the operating position. See Figure 
2. Make certain the lower handle is seated securely 
into the handle bracket assemblies.

 

Figure 2

Make sure that carriage bolt through the upper and 
lower handles on each side is properly seated. 
Tighten the wing nuts. See Figure 3.

Figure 3

Remove hairpin clip from the outer hole of the weld 
pin on each handle brackets. Using a pair of pliers, 
squeeze one leg of the lower handle against the 
handle bracket. Insert the hairpin clip into the inner 
hole on the weld pin. Repeat on the other side. See 
Figure 4.

Figure 4

After moving the hairpin clip, insert the carriage 
bolt, from the hardware pack, in the upper hole on 
the handle mounting bracket and secure with 
plastic wing nut from the hardware pack. See 
Figure 4. Repeat on the other side.

Carriage  Wing Nut

Bolt

Spark Plug

Spark Plug

Wire

Upper 
Handle

Lower Handle

Handle
Bracket

Carriage 
Bolt

Tighten these

 wing nuts

Carriage 
Bolt

Carriage Bolt

Wing Nut

Hairpin Clip

Weld Pin

Summary of Contents for 549

Page 1: ...plicable 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...

Page 2: ...help from the experts Choose from the options below Visit yardman com for many useful suggestions Click on Customer Support button and you will get the four options reproduced here Click on the approp...

Page 3: ...rotating parts or under the cutting deck Contact with the blade can amputate hands and feet 9 A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries 10 Many injuries oc...

Page 4: ...ooting or balance 2 Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge 3 Do not mow on wet grass Unstable footing could cause slipping Children Tragic accidents can occur if the ope...

Page 5: ...to improper performance and compromise safety 4 Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them 5 Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be...

Page 6: ...N T I N G A 1 5 S L O P E 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...

Page 7: ...pull back on the upper handle to raise the handle into the operating position See Figure 2 Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle bracket assemblies Figure 2 Make sure that...

Page 8: ...came pre assembled proceed to the next section If it came unassembled follow the steps below to assemble it first before attaching to the mower Insert frame into grass bag with the black plastic side...

Page 9: ...Let mulch plug rest against the deck Operate mower without the grass catcher Refer to page 11 SECTION 4 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Figure 12 Read this operator s manual and safety rules before operating yo...

Page 10: ...ld weather around 55 F or below prime five times Do not prime to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown Standing behind the mower depress the blade control handle and hold it against the upper h...

Page 11: ...ps from the weld pins on the handle brackets and remove the wing nuts and carriage bolts from the upper hole on the handle mounting bracket Press out on the legs of the lower handle and remove lower h...

Page 12: ...point on each end of the rear discharge door using a light oil This will prevent rusting of the discharge door Engine Care Follow the accompanying engine manual for detailed list and instructions SEC...

Page 13: ...ne storage instructions Coat mower s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting Store mower in a dry clean area Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer SECTION 9 TROUBLES...

Page 14: ...ARTS LIST FOR MODEL 549 1 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 18 19 2 49 50 55 56 57 58 59 61 62 40 47 54 53 51 52 65 37 42 40 39 36 15 35 22 31 32 16 25 29 26 49 30 49 23 49 21 20 34 43 45 64 29 24 49 33 17 36 5 14...

Page 15: ...82 5004A Rear Baffle RH 31 782 5003 Rear Baffle LH 32 710 1017 Tap Screw 1 4 14 x 625 33 712 3005 Flange Lock Nut 3 8 16 34 710 0703 Hex Carriage Screw 1 4 20 35 687 02033 Handle Bracket RH 687 02031...

Page 16: ...tments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e MTD does not extend any warranty for products sol...

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