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21 Self-Propelled
Mulching Mower
Model Number
12A-558Q401
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Content
Page
You can locate the model number by looking down at the rear of the deck. A sample model plate is
explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the
equipment in the space below.
(Model Number)
(Serial Number)
DANGER: Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in
this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can
result in serious injury. This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING:
The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of
GENERAL OPERATION
CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
mower and the mowing activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to
a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or
unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to
rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off.
Never place any part of the body in the blade area
until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating.
SERVICE
SLOPE OPERATION
For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this
manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a
sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees
as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this unit on
that area or serious injury could result.
DO:
DO NOT:
WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your lawn mower.
A POWER POLE
A CORNER OF A BUILDING
OR A FENCE POST
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SL
OPE
Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower
on such slopes.
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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 operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing
and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.
Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.
Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up and down slopes.
Hairpin
Clip
Bolt
Spark Plug
Wire
Handle Bracket
Assembly
Figure 3
Spark
Plug Wire
Spark Plug
Figure 1
Carriage
Bolt
Lower
Handle
Wing
Nut
Figure 4
Figure 2
Upper Handle
Starter
Rope
Wing Nut
Rope
Guide
Lower
Handle
Figure 5
Lift Discharge
Door
Figure 7
Figure 6
Recoil Starter
The recoil starter is attached to the right handle. Stand
behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start the
unit. See Figure 8.
Primer
Blade Control
Handle
Drive Clutch
Control
Recoil
Starter
Cutting Height
Adjustment Levers
Figure 8
Stopping Engine
For more details about proper lawn care, visit our website at www.Yardman.com
Oil
Starting Engine
Gasoline
Mulching
Notch
Lower Handle
Figure 9
An adjusting plate and spring lever at each wheel
position provides cutting height adjustment. Each
adjusting plate has nine height positions. When the
spring lever is moved from one location to another the
height of cut will be changed. Simply depress the lever
towards wheel and move lever assembly to desired
position. See Figure 9.
Figure 10
Upper
Handle
Adjustment
Wheel
Drive Clutch
Control
Figure 11
11
Engine Adjustments
See the separate engine manual packed with your unit
for adjustments to the engine.
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MAINTENANCE
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Customer Responsibilities
SERVICE
DATES
PRODUCT
Lubricate wheels
Lubricate blade control
Clean deck
Blade care
ENGINE
Change oil
Replace air filter
Clean engine
Check spark plug
Check spark arrester (if any)
Lubrication
Lubricate
Figure 12
Pulley
Assembly
Maintenance
NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and
keep the spark plug side of engine up. Never tip the
mower more than 90 degrees and do not leave the
mower tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain into
the upper part of the engine causing a starting problem.
Blade
Adapter
Lock Nut
Blade
Engine
Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine
maintenance instructions.
Hex Bolt
Bell Washer
Hex Bolt
Figure 13
When sharpening the blade, follow the original angle of
grind as a guide. It is extremely important that each
cutting edge receives an equal amount of grinding to
prevent an unbalanced blade. An unbalanced blade will
cause excessive vibration when rotating at high
speeds. It may cause damage to the mower, and could
break causing personal injury.
The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round
shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy side
until it balances evenly. It is recommended that the
blade always be removed from the adapter when
testing for balance.
Deck
13
Idler
Bracket
Engine
Pulley
Bolt
Hex Bolt
Lock
Nut
Front Drive
Cover
Pulley
Belt
Keeper
Idler
Figure 15
Shoulder
Screw
Figure 14
14
SECTION 9: TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cause
Remedy
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Engine overheats
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Idles poorly
Excessive vibration
4. Dull blade.
Uneven cut
NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service dealer.
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Model 558Q
1
2
3
4
5
8
9
12
11
27
26
13
15
14
10
17
17
19
31
76
16
30
75
20
45
29
25
74
72
73
23
71
69
70
68
56
61
54
21
53
28
52
32
58 57
65
24
60
53
62
66
34
55
67
59
18
36
38
63
39
64
40
42
43
44
16
41
33
35
Model 558Q
Ref.
No.
Part No.
Part Description
Ref.
No.
Part No.
Part Description
1.
731-1057
38.
712-0324
2.
731-0620
Drive Lever
39.
756-1146A
Drive Pulley
3.
731-1058
40.
748-0411
Blade Adapter
4.
731-1059
Mounting Cap
41.
742-0741
21 Mulching Blade
5.
710-1667A
42.
736-0452
6.
746-0960
Drive Cable
43.
710-0606
7.
747-0824
Control Lever
44.
710-1257
8.
749-0439C
Upper Handle
45.
749-0907A
Lower Handle
9.
720-0294
Foam Grip 9
52.
712-0798
10.
712-0234
53.
736-0356
11.
746-0883
Throttle Housing
54.
712-3005
12.
710-1270
55.
710-0896
13.
720-0279
Handle Knob
56.
682-3056A
RH Handle Bracket
14.
720-0314
Handle Knob
682-3057A
15.
710-1205
Eye Bolt
57.
736-0270
16.
746-0550
Control Cable 39
58.
710-0599
59.
17488A
RH Pivot Bar
17489A
17.
710-1174
18.
682-3058
RH Bracket Assy
682-3059
60.
732-0866
19.
726-0240
Cable Tie
61.
720-0312
Foam Grip
20.
714-0104
Cotter Pin
62.
738-0507B
Shoulder Screw
21.
710-1007
Self-tapping Screw
63.
736-0105
23.
664-0085
Grass Bag
64.
734-1860
Wheel 14 x 2
24.
7510042824
Screw # 12 x .457
65.
736-0182
25.
631-0075A
Engine Spacer
66.
736-0456
26.
751B213146
Clamp Casing
67.
738-0481A
Shoulder Screw
27.
710-1237
68.
732-0700
Wire
28.
782-0080A
69.
731-1236
29.
782-5004
RH Rear Baffle
70.
747-0996
Pivot Rod
30.
710-1017
71.
732-0809
Torsion Spring
31.
782-5003
LH Rear Baffle
72.
782-7599A
32.
710-0216
73.
747-0995A
33.
736-0331
74.
712-0271
Hex Nut
34.
712-0798
75.
711-1293
Screw
76.
782-5007
35.
731-1937A
Transmission Cover
36.
782-5002
Front Baffle
17
Model 558Q
1
2
51
55
39
40
5
46
47
53
7
8
45
48
43
42
6
9
52
41
38
13
11
10
36
35
32
14
49
30
31
30
33
31
19
39 33 32
47
12
40
52
15
53
16
51
17
34
41
37
20
36
42
44
43
21
20
19
22
25
23
29
24
54
26
28
50
27
28
18
46
Model 558Q
Ref.
No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
Part No.
712-3025
736-0425
656-0047
736-0425
712-0896
736-0406
782-7598
741-0124
721-0457
750-1050
682-0028
741-0682A
732-0849A
710-0299
736-0570
741-0699
721-0325
618-0300A
721-0329
741-0673
611-0105
736-0520
717-1492
736-0314
736-0569
618-0299A
741-0672
710-1276
Part Description
Ref.
No.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.
47.
48.
49.
50.
51.
52.
53.
54.
55.
19
Part No.
618-0298A
732-0708
741-0604
748-0355
736-0447
782-0512B
782-0511A
682-0509
732-0706
732-0707
720-0190
710-0216
736-0474
716-0102
782-7551
717-1534
717-1533
734-1983
731-1426
682-0512A
682-0511A
682-0030
715-0221
736-3013
714-0101
738-1002
754-0465
Part Description
Transmission Assembly
Bearing Retainer
Bearing Sleeve .50 I.D.
Bearing Support
Wave Washer 1.5 x 1.0 x .029
RH Height Adjuster Plate
LH Height Adjuster Plate
Pivot Plate Assembly
RH Front Lever
LH Front Lever
Knob
Hex Cap Screw 3/8-16 x .75
Washer
Snap Ring 1.0 Dia.
Wheel Dust Cap
Gear 14T RH FWD
Gear 14T LH FWD
Wheel, 8x2
Hubcap
RH Height Adj. Complete
LH Height Adj. Complete
Cable Idler Bracket
Dowel Pin
Flat Washer 1/2 x 1.00 x .063
Cotter Pin .08 x 1.42
Screw
Belt