Yard-Man 125-847F401 User manual

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• SET-UP
• OPERATION
- MAINTENANCE
iMPORTANT:
Read Safety Rules and
Instructions Carefully
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ROTARY
MOWERS
Thank you for purchasing an American-built product.
(Self-Propelled Model Shown)
Model Numbers
115-808L40!
125-847F401
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved for-
est-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless 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 operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code), Other states
may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest
engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 368022, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
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PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 770-8832K

A. THIS SYMBOLPOINTSOUT IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONSWHICH,IF NOTFOLLOWED,COULDENDANGERTHE PERSONAL
A _. SAFETYAND/OR PROPERTYOFYOURSELFAND OTHERS.READAND FOLLOWALL INSTRUCTIONSIN THIS MANUALBEFORE,,'
A'I-rEMPTINGTOOPERATEYOURLAWNMOWER.FAILURETO COMPLYWITHTHESEINSTRUCTIONSMAY RESULTIN PERSONAL,_
INJURY.WHENYOUSEETHIS SYMBOL-- _ HEEDITSWARNING. m=
I _ Your lawn mowerwas built to be operatedaccordingto the rules for safe operationin this manual. As I
DANGER: with anytype of powerequipment,carelessnessor error onthe part of the opera!orcan result in serious
injury.This lawn moweris capableof amputatinghandsandfeet and throwingOblects.Failureto observe
the followingsafetyinstructions couldresultin seriousInjuryor death. I
,__,1. GENERALOPERATION
1. Readthisowner'sguide carefullyin itsentiretybeforeattempt-
ing to assemblethis machine. Read,understand,and follow all
instructions on the machineand in the manual(s) before opera-
tion. Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper
use of this machine before operating it. Keepthis manual in a
safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacementpans.
2. Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power equipment,
not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at al!
times, Your unit has been designed to perform one job: to
mow grass. Donot use it for any other purpose.
3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power
mower. Children 14 years old and over should only operate
mower underclose parentalsupervision. Only responsibleindi-
viduals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation
should beallowedto useyour mower.
4. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly
small children and pets. Stop engine when they are in the
vicinity of your mower to help prevent blade contact orthrown
object injury. Although the area of operation should be com-
pletely cleared of foreign objects, an object may have been
overlookedand could be accidentally thrown by the mower in
any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator
or anyothers allowed in the area.
5. Thoroughly inspectthe area where the equipment is to be
used. Removeall stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other
foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by the
mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to
the operator or any others allowed in the area.Planyour mow-
ing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, side-
walks, bystandersand the like. To help avoid a thrown objects
injury, keep children, bystanders and helpers at least 75 feet
from the mower while it is in operation.
6, Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation
or while performing an adjustment or repair, to protect eyes
from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine in
any direction.
7. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks
and shins. Shins and pants that cover the arms and legs end
steel-toed shoes are recommended. Do not wear loose fitting
clothes or jewelry. Theycan be caught in moving pans. Never
operatea unit in barefeet, sandals,or sneakers.
8. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating pans. Keep
clearof dischargeopeningat all times as the rotating bladecan
causeinjury.
9. Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over
the foot during a tal!. Do not hang on to the mower if you are
falling; releasethe handleimmediately.
10. Neverpull the mower toward you while you arewalking. It you
must back the mower away from a wall or obstructionfirst
look down end behind,and then follow thesesteps:
a. Step backfrom the mowerto futly extendyour arms.
b. Besure you areweft balancedwithsurefooting.
c. Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half way toward
you.
d. Repeatthesestepsas needed.
11. Donot operatethe mower whileunder the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
12. Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive clutch on
units so equippedbeforestarting the engine,
13. The blade control handle is a safety device.Neverattempt t(
bypassitsoperation. Doingso makesthe safety deviceinoper.
ativeand may result in personal injury through contact withthe
rotating blade.The bladecontrol handlemust operate easily i_
both directions and automatically return to the disengaged
position whenreleased.
14. Neveroperatethe mower in wet grass.Always be sure of youJ
footing, A slip endfall can causeserious personal injury. Kee_
a firm hold on the handle and walk, never run. Mow only in
daylight or ingood artificial light.
15. Stopthe bladewhen crossing gravel drives,walksor roads.
16. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engineand check immediately for the cause.Vibration is gen-
erallya warning of trouble.
17. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a com-
pletestop beforeremoving the grass catcheror uncloggingthe
chute. The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds
afterthe engineisshut off. Neverplaceany part of the body in
the bladearea until you are sure the blade has stopped rotat-
ing.
18. Neveroperate mower without proper guards, grass catcher.
platesor other safetyprotective devicesin place.
19. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not
touch.
20. Only useaccessoriesapprovedfor this machine by the manu-
facturer. Read,understand,andfollow all instructions provided
with the approvedaccessory.
21. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use
careand good judgment. Contactyour dealerfor assistance.
,_11. SLOPEOPERATION
Foryour safety, usethe slope gaugeincludedas part of this manual
to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly
area. If the slope is greater than 15°, as shown on the slope gauge,
do not operatethis unit onthat areaor seriousinjury could result.
DO:
• Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise
extremecaution whenchanging direction on slopes.
• Watch for holes, ruts, hidden objects, or bumps. Tall grass can
hideobstacles.
•Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can causeserious
personalinjury.
DONOT:
* Do not mow neardrop-offs, ditches or embankments.The opera-
tor could loosefooting or balance.
• Do not mow slopes greater than 15° as shown on the slope
gauge.
• Do not mow onwet grass. Reducedfooting could causeslipping.
_e_ III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the pres-
ence of children. Childrenare often attractedto the mower and the
mowing activity. Neverassumethat children will remain where you
last sawthem.
1. Keepchildren out of the mowing area and under the watchful
careof a responsibleadult other thanthe operator.
2. Bealert and turn mower off if a child entersthe area.
3. Beforeand while moving backwards,look behindanddown for
small children.
4. Neveratlowchildren under age 14to operatethe mower.
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Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees,or other objectsthat may obscureyour visionof a child
or hazard.
SERVICE
Useextremecarein handling gasoline and otherfuels. They
areextremelyflammableandthevaporsareexplosive.
a. Useonlyanapprovedcontainer.
b. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is
running. Allowengineto cool at leasttwo minutesbefore
refueling.
c. Replacegasoline cap securely and wipe off any spi![ed
gasolinebeforestartingthe engineas it maycausea fire or
explosion.
d. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesand othersourcesof
ignition.
e. Neverrefuel machine indoorsbecauseflammablevapors
will accumulateinthearea.
f. Neverstore the machine or fuel container inside where
thereis an openflame or sparksuchas a gaswaterheater,
spaceheater,or furnace.
Neverrunanengineinsideaclosedarea•
To reducefire hazard,keep mower free of grass, leaves,or
other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow
mowerto cool at least5 minutesbeforestoring.
4. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the
bladeand all moving parts havestopped. Disconnectthe spark
plug wire, and keepthe wireawayfrom the spark plugto pre-
vent accidentalstarting.
5. Check the blade an.d engine mounting bolts at frequent
intervals for propert_ghtness.Also, wsually inspect blade for
damage(e.g., bent, cracked).Replacewith bladewhich meets
original equipmentspecifications.
6. Keepall nuts, bolts, and screws tight to besure the equipment
is in safeworkingcondition.
7. Nevertamper withsafetydevices.Checktheirproper operation
regularly.
8. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,removethe wire
from the spark plug, andthoroughly inspectthe mowerfor any
damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating the
mower.
9. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment
while the engine is running,
10, Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage and
deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow
objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check
components and replace with manufacturer's recommended
parts,when necessary,
1% Mower blades are sharp and can out. Wrap the blade(s) or
weargloves, and useextracaution when servicingthem.
12. Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeedthe
engine,Excessiveenginespeedsaredangerous.
OWNER'S SAFETYLABEL WARNING- YOURRESPONSIBILITY
The use of any accessory on this Rotary Mower other than those manufactured by the mower manufacturer is
not recommended.
_ WARNING: DO NOT operate the mower without the entire grass catcher or chute deflector !n
place. DO NOT operate the mower without the protective shield on the rear of the deck in
place.
NOTE: Under normal usage bag material is subject to wear and should be checked periodically. Be sure any
replacement bag complies with the mower manufacturer's recommendations. For replacement bags, use only
factory authorized replacement bag.
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