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Fasten the cable to the lower handle with the two 
cable ties found on the lower handle. Pull the cable 
ties tight and trim off the excess. See Figure 5.

Figure 5

NOTE:  Your mower is shipped with the handle in the
higher position. If you wish to lower the height of the
handle, refer to the Adjustment Section at this time.

Attaching Rear Wheels

Remove the hex flanged nut on the rear axle from 
each side (leave the spring washer in place) and 
place the rear wheel on the axle. See Figure 6. 
Reinsert the flanged nut into the axle as shown, 
and tighten securely. Repeat on other side.

Figure 6

Attaching Starter Rope

The rope guide is already attached to the right side of 
the upper handle of your mower. See Figure 7.

Figure 7

With the spark plug wire disconnected and 
grounded, hold the blade control handle against the 
upper handle, and pull the rope out of the engine. 

Slip the rope through the rope guide as shown 
below. Tighten the wing nut holding the rope guide 
to the upper handle.

Assembling Grass Catcher

NOTE: 

If the grass catcher 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 on the bottom of bag. See Figure 8.

Slip the openings in the side of the plastic channel 
on bag over the hooks on the grass catcher frame. 
Secure bag to the frame by working the six plastic 
channels on bag over frame. All of the plastic chan-
nels except the center top of the bag attach from 
the outside of bag. The center top of the bag 
attaches from inside the bag. See Figure 8.

Figure 8

Attaching Hard Top Cover 

(If Equipped)

Slide the hardtop cover under the grass catcher 
handle, positioning it so the handle rests snugly into 
the notch in the cover, and press the frame into the 
tabs at the back of the cover. See Figure 9 .

Figure 9

Position the mounting bracket facing down 
between the front of the handle and the front of the 

Cable Tie

Lower

 

Handle

Hex
Nut

Rear Axle

Wheel

Spring
Washer

Wing Nut

Starter Rope

Rope Guide

Upper Handle

Lower Handle

Grass Catcher
Frame

Insert frame
into bag

Grass Bag

Plastic 

Channel

Grass Catcher
Assembly 
Complete

Self Tapping

Grass
Catcher
Handle

 Screws

Notch in
Hardtop

Cover

Mounting

Bracket

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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