Yard-man 549 - Manuals

7 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 mat...

8 • 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 thehigher position. If you wish to lower the height of thehandle, refer to the Adjustme...

9 hardtop cover so that the holes in the cover line up with the holes in the bracket. Insert the self tapping screws down through the hardtop cover and mounting bracket. Attaching Grass Catcher & Chute IMPORTANT: Make sure cable is routed to the outside of the handle so that it is not in the way...

10 Cutting Height Adjustment Levers These levers are located on each wheel and are used to adjust the cutting height. These levers have to be at the same relative position to ensure uniform cut. Recoil Starter The recoil starter is attached to the right upper handle. Stand behind the unit and pull t...

11 • For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass. Mulching For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass. New or thick grass may require a narrower cut. If the grass has grown in excess of 4”, mulching is not recommended. Mow using the side discharge to reduc...

12 SECTION 7: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER Cleaning Mower The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent any build-up of grass clippings, leaves, dirt, or other debris. NOTE: We do not recommend the use of pressurewashers or garden hose to clean your unit. These maycause ...

13 • Follow the original angle of grind as a guide. Make sure that each cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to prevent an unbalanced blade. Balancing the Blade • The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances eve...

14 SECTION 10: PARTS 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 3 60 4 28 66 46

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: 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) year...