Yard-Man 614 Series User manual

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Manual LAWN TRACTOR
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Thank you for purchasing an American-built product.
Model Series 614
IMPORTANT!
Record the exact Model No. and Serial No.
which appear on the upper portion of the rear
frame of your unit in the space below. You
must have these numbers, along with the date
of purchase, in order to receive warranty or
service.
IMPORTANT:
Read Safety Rules and
Instructions Carefully
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-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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FORM NO. 770-8786L

IMPORTANT
A
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAP iTY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSON¬
AL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE AHEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR UN IT. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL— A HEED ITS WARNING.
A Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As
with any type of power ec uipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in injury.
DANGER: This iawn mower is capa He of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Faiiure to observe the
foilowing safety instructio is could result in serious injury or death.
A l . GENERAL OPERATION
1. R ead, understand, and follow all instructions in the nianual and
on the machine before starting. Keep this manual in a safe
piace for future and reguiar reference and for orderirg replace¬
ment parts.
2. O nly allow responsible individuals familiar with the irstructions
to operate the machine. Know controls and how tu stop the
machine quickly.
3. D o not put hands or feet under cutting deck or near rotating
parts.
4. C lear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, (tc., which
could be picked up and thrown by the blade. A small object
may have been overlooked and could be accidentally thrown by
the mower in any direction and cause injury to you or a
bystander. To heip avoid a thrown objects injiry, keep
children, bystanders and helpers at least 75 feel from the
mower while it is in operation. Always wear safety glasses or
safety goggles during operation or whiie performing an
adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreign ob ects. Stop
the biade(s) when crossing gravei drives, waiks or roads.
5. B e sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
6. N ever carry passengers.
7. D isengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse and backing up.
Always look down and behind before and while back! ig.
8. B e aware of the mower and attachment discharge dir action and
do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mowar without
either the entire grass catcher or the chute guard in place.
9. S low down before turning. Operate the machine amoothly.
Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.
10. N ever leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off
blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set park b ake, stop
engine and remove key before dismounting.
11. T urn off blade(s) when not mowing.
12. S top engine and wait until blade(s) comes to a corrplete stop
before (a) removing grass catcher or unclogging chjte, or (b)
making any repairs, adjusting or removing any grass or debris.
13. M ow only in daylight or good artificial light.
14. D o not operate the machine while under the inlluence of
alcohol or drugs.
15. W atch for traffic when operating near or crossing roc dways.
16. U se extra care when loading or unloading the macl ine into a
trailer or truck. This unit should not be driven up ir down a
ramp onto a trailer or truck under power, because the unit
could tip over, causing serious personal injury. The unit must
be pushed manually on a ramp to load or unload pro|ierly.
17. N e ver make a cutting height adjustment while engine is
running if operator must dismount to do so.
18. W ear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitling slacks
and shirts. Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry. They
can be caught in moving parts. Never operate a unit in bare
feet, sandals, or sneakers.
19. C heck overhead clearance carefully before driving urder power
lines, wires, bridges or low hanging tree branch is, before
entering or leaving buildings, or in any other situation where
the operator may be struck or pulled from the unit, which
could result in serious injury.
20. Disengage all attachment clutches, thoroughly depress the
brake pedal, and shift into neutral before attempting to start
engine.
21. Your mower is designed to cut normal residential grass of a
height no more than 10". Do not attempt to mow through
unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves.
Debris may build up on the mower deck or contact the engine
exhaust presenting a potential fire hazard.
^11. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over
accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes
require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel
uneasy on it, do not mow it.
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° as shown on the slope gauge,
do not operate this unit on that area or serious injury could result.
DO;
Mow up and down slopes, not across.
Remove obstacles such as rocks, limbs, etc.
Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the
machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Use slow speed. Choose a low enough gear so that you will not
have to stop or shift while on the slope. Always keep machine in
gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking
action.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or
counterweights to improve stability.
Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can
change the stability of the machine.
Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make
sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid engagement or brak¬
ing could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over
backwards which could cause serious injury.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disen¬
gage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
DO NOT:
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly and
gradually downhill, if possible.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments.The mower
could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or
ditch, or if an edge caves in.
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.
Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the
ground.
Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.
Am. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the pres¬
ence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and
the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where
you last saw them.
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1. Keep children out of the mowing area and in watchful care of
an adult other than the operator.
2. Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
3. Before and when backing, look behind and down for small chil¬
dren.
4. Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured
or interfere with the safe machine operation.
5. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the machine.
Children 14 years and over should only operate machine under
close parental supervision and proper instruction.
6. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees
or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child or
other hazard.
7. Remove key when machine is unattended to prevent
unauthorized operation.
IV. SERVICE
1. Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They
are extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
a. Use only an approved container.
b. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running.
Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
c. Replace fuel cap securely and wipe off any spilled fuel
before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or
explosion.
d. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of
ignition.
e. Never refuel the machine indoors because fuel vapors will
accumulate in the area.
f. Never store the fuel container or machine inside where there
is an open flame or spark, such as a gas hot water heater,
space heater or furnace.
2. Never run a machine inside a closed area.
3. To reduce fire hazard, keep the machine free of gra^s, leaves or
other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow
machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.
4. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain the blade
and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug
wire, and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent
accidental starting.
5. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent
intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for
damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace with
blade which meets original equipment specifications.
6. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
7. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation
regularly. Use all guards as instructed in this manual.
8. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire
from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect the mower for any
damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating the
mower.
9. Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage and
deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow
objects to be thrown. For your safety protection, frequently
check components and replace with manufacturer's
recommended parts when necessary.
10. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or
wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing blade(s).
11. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as
required.
12. Muffler, engine and belt guards become hot during operation
and can cause a burn. Allow to cool down before touching.
13. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the
engine. Excessive engine speeds are dangerous.
14. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper dis¬
posal of fluids and materials can harm the environment and the
ecology.
a. Prior to disposal, determine the proper method to dispose
of waste from your local Environmental Protection Agency.
Recycling centers are established to properly dispose of
materials in an environmentally safe fashion.
b. Use proper containers when draining fluids. Do not use
food or beverage containers that may mislead someone
into drinking from them. Properly dispose of the containers
immediately following the draining of fluids.
c. DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into the ground, down a
drain or into a stream, pond, lake or other body of water.
Observe Environmental Protection Agency regulations
when disposing of oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters,
batteries, tires and other harmful waste.
OWNER’S
MANUAL
SAFETY LABEL
A
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.
UNPACKING
TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CRATE
1. Remove all screws from the top of the crate using
a 1/4" hex head socket or a flat blade screwdriver.
2. To remove ends, grasp top board on the end, and
pull towards you in a downward motion.
3. Set panel aside to avoid tire punctures.
4. Repeat procedure for each side of the crate.
5. Remove and discard plastic bag which covers
unit.
6. Loose parts (may include the owner’s guide,
steering wheel, battery fluid, chute deflector,
optional mulching kit, etc.) are on the seat and
wrapped in plastic. Carefully cut and remove the
plastic wrap. Remove loose parts from the seat.
7. Make certain brake is released. Raise the deck
and push the unit off the skid.
8. If your unit has a two-piece steering shaft, the
upper steering shaft is tied to the steering wheel
for shipping. Cut and remove the cable tie.
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ASSEME^LY INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERY INFORMATION
A WARNING
A. Battery acid must be handled with great care as
contact with it can burn and blister the skin. It is also
advisable to wear protective clothing (goggles, rub¬
ber gloves and apron) when working with it.^
B. Should battery acid accidentaiiy splatter into the
eyes or onto the face, rinse the affect 3d area
immediateiy with clean cold water. If thers is any
further discomfort, seek prompt medical attantion.
C. If acid spills on clothing, first dilute it wl h clean
water, then neutralize with a solution of ammonia/
water or baking soda/water.
D. Since battery acid is corrosive, do not po jr it into
any sink or drain. Before discarding empty elec¬
trolyte containers, rinse them with a neutralizing
solution.
E. NEVER connect or disconnect charger clips to bat¬
tery while charger is turned on as it cai cause
sparks.
F. Keep all lighted materials (cigarettes, rr atches,
lighters) away from the battery as the h^^drogen
gas generated during charging can be com¬
bustible.
G. As a further precaution, only charge the battery in
a well-ventilated area,
*Always shield eyes, protect skin and clothing
when working near batteries.
A DANGER
Battery contains sulfuric acid. Refer to w irning
above. Antidote; EXTERNAL—Flush with water.
INTERNAL—Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten eggs or
vegetable oil. Call physician immediately. EYES:
Flush with cool water for at least 15 minute ;, then
get prompt medical attention.
Since batteries produce expiosive gases, keep
ali iighted materials (cigarettes, ligliters,
matches, etc.) away. Be sure to charge battery
only in well-ventilated areas. Make certain \ anting
path of battery (drain tube) is always open.
KEEP BATTERIES
OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN
IMPORTANT: After assembly, service engine
with gasoline, and check oil level as instructed
in the separate engine manual packed with
your unit.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the
unit is observed from the driver’s seat, facing for¬
ward.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
(1) 1/4" socket wrench or flat blade screwdriver
(1) 1/2" wrench or socket wrench
0) 9/16" wrench or socket wrench
(2) 7/16" wrenches or socket wrenches
ACTIVATING AND CHARGING THE BAHERY
Do not activate battery (fill with battery acid) until
battery is actuaily placed in service. Be certain to
read previous warnings before activating the
battery.
1. Pivot the seat forward. Unhook the strap which
secures the battery (hook is on rear frame, under
fender). Disconnect the positive cable from the
positive terminal. Save the hardware for
reassembly.
2. Remove the battery from the lawn tractor, paying
attention to how the battery is placed in the unit,
and how the drain tube (attached to the battery) is
routed.
3. Activate the battery as instructed in the “Quick
Start” brochure included with the battery fluid.
Read instructions carefully.
NOTE: You can continue assembling the lawn tractor
while battery is standing for 30 minutes (after filling
with acid), and later while you are charging the battery.
IMPORTANT: To obtain the maximum iife from
your battery, it MUST BE CHARGED prior to initial
use.
CHARGE THE BATTERY after the 30 minute stand¬
ing period. Use a 12-volt automotive type battery
charger to charge the battery at 6 AMPS for one hour
before installation.
NOTE: If you charge the battery at a lower AMP rate,
use a hydrometer to make sure the battery is
completely charged. The hydrometer should read
1.260 minimum. DO NOT CHARGE AT MORE THAN
6 AMPS.
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Steering Wheel
Insert
Prongs
Shipping
Cap
Upper
Steering I
Shaft
Lock
Nut
Hex Lock Bolt ^BdlSS?
Cupped Washer
FIGURE 1.
Screws
ATTACHING THE STEERING WHEEL
1. Models with two-piece steering shaft: Raise
the hood on the lawn tractor and remove the hex
bolt and lock nut from the lower steering shaft.
Insert end of upper shaft through the hole in dash
panei, and into the lower steering shaft. Align the
holes in the upper and lower steering shafts, and
secure with hex bolt and lock nut just removed.
— See figure 1, inset.
2. The hardware for attaching the steering wheel
has been packed inside the steering wheel.
Carefully pry off the shipping cap and remove the
hardware. Discard the shipping cap.
3. Remove the steering bellow from the lift lever on
the right hand side of lawn tractor. Place steering
bellow over the steering shaft extending through
the dash.
NOTE: If the openings on each end of the steering
bellow are two different sizes, the smaller end goes
down against the dash of the lawn tractor.
4. With the wheels of the tractor pointing
straight forward, place the steering wheel over
the steering shaft, positioning steering wheel as
desired.
5. Place the washer with the cupped side down over
the steering shaft. Secure with hex lock bolt.
6. Snap the steering insert over the four spokes of
the steering wheel.
ATTACHING THE SEAT
Remove the four screws which secure the seat to the
seat pivot bracket. Turn the seat around and place in
position against the seat pivot bracket, lining up the
slotted holes in the pivot bracket with the holes in the
seat. Select desired position for the seat, and secure
with the four screws. See figure 2.
ATTACHING THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR
The chute deflector must be attached to the right side
of the deck so that it covers the chute opening.
A WARNING: Do not operate your unit
unless the chute deflector has been
properly installed.
1. M ake certain deck is raised to its highest position
(lift lever pulled all the way back).
2. R e m ov e the truss machine screws, cupped
washers and hex jam nuts which are attached to
the deck next to the chute opening.
3. P lace the chute deflector in position as shown in
-figure 3. Secure with hardware just removed.
Cupped sides of washers go against the chute
deflector.
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Deck Hanger O
FIGURE 4.
Positive Terminal
(Inside Rubber Boot)
Battery
'Strap
Negative
Cabie Negative ^ ^
Terminai Battery Openin j
FIGURE 5.
Cable Drain Tube
Tie I
Transaxle
Reinforcement
Bracket
FIGURE 6
TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for ship¬
ping purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before oper¬
ating the unit. Recommended operating tire pressure
is approximately 12 p.s.i.
A WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under
any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained on all tires.
-•-LEVELING THE DECK
With unit on hard, level surface, measure the distance
from the bottom edge of the center of the left side of
deck to the ground. Measure the same distance on
the right side of the deck, just behind the chute area.
Or, place the blades in a straight line, and measure
the distance from the outside edge of the blade tips to
the ground.
If adjustment is needed, proceed as follows.
1. Remove the hairpin clip and flat washer from the
bottom of the adjustable lift link on the left side of
the deck. (Hairpin clip and flat washer are on the
inside of the lift link.)
2. Pull the adjustable lift link out of the deck hanger
channel. See figure 4. Turn the adjustable lift link
up or down as necessary to level the deck.
Usually only one or two turns are needed.
3. Insert the end of the adjustable lift link into the hole
in the deck hanger channel. Recheck the adjust¬
ment. Readjust if necessary.
4. When deck is level, secure end of adjustable lift
link with flat washer and hairpin clip.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
1. Lift the seat.
2. Make certain both the negative (black) cable and
the positive (red) cable are routed up through the
-battery opening as shown in figure 5.
3. Replace the battery into the battery opening in
the same position as it was before (positive
terminal is toward the front of the unit).
4. Attach the positive (red) cable to the positive
terminal of the battery. Secure with hex bolt and
nut previously removed. Slide rubber boot down
over the positive terminal.
5. Remove the hex bolt and nut from the negative
(black) cable. Attach negative cable to the
negative terminal with this bolt and nut.
6. Secure battery by hooking battery strap into slot
in rear frame, under the fender. See figure 6.
7. Insert the drain tube through the hole in the
transaxle bracket or through the cable tie (if so
equipped) which is attached to the transaxle
reinforcement bracket on the right side of the
-unit. See figure 6. Be certain drain tube is routed
away from the wheel rim.
8. Pull cable tie (if so equipped) to secure the drain
tube, but do not overtighten or the tube could
collapse. Trim excess end of cable tie.
9. Trim excess end of drain tube if necessary (about
4" should extend past the bracket or cable tie).
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CONTROLS
IGNITION SWITCH
The ignition switch is located on the dashboard. The
engine is started by turning the key to the START
position to start the engine. When the engine is run¬
ning, leave the key in the ON position. To stop the
engine, turn the key to the OFF position. See figure 7.
A WARNING: Remove the key from the
tractor when the tractor is not in use to
prevent accidental starting.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control is located on the left side of the
dashboard and is used to regulate the engine speed.
See figure 7. The engine should be operated at full
throttle (FAST) when operating the mower.
Ammeter.
Throttle
Control
Clutch-Brake
Pedal
FIGURE 7.
[Parking
Brake
CLUTCH-BRAKE PEDAL
The clutch-brake pedal is located on the left side of
the tractor. See figure 7. Depressing the clutch-brake
pedal partway disengages the clutch. Pressing the
pedal all the way down disengages the clutch and
engages the disc brake.
NOTE: The clutch-brake pedal must be depressed to
start the engine.
SHIFT LEVER
The shift lever is located on the right fender and has
three positions, FORWARD, NEUTRAL and
REVERSE. See figure 8. The clutch-brake pedal must
be depressed and the lawn tractor must not be
moving when shifting gears. Do not force the shift
lever. Release the clutch-brake pedal slightly to line
up the shifting collar in the transmission. Then try to
shift gears.
FIGURE 8.
CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control is located on the dashboard and is
operated manually. Details for the choke operation
are covered in the separate engine manual packed
with your unit. See figure 7.
LIGHT SWITCH
The head lamps are operated by pushing the light
switch located on the dashboard. The head lamps will
only operate when the engine is running. See figure 7.
AMMETER
The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge or
discharge. The ammeter will register on the discharg¬
ing side when starting the engine. It should register on
the opposite side (charging) when the engine is
running in the fast position until the battery is com¬
pletely charged. With a fully charged battery or with
the engine idling, the ammeter will not show a charge.
See figure 7.
PARKING BRAKE
To set the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake
pedal and pull up the parking brake knob. It will stay
in the raised position. To release the parking brake,
depress and release the clutch-brake pedal. See
figure 7.
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator
leaves the seat with the engine running.
SPEED CONTROL LEVER
The speed control lever is located on the left fender. It
allows you to regulate the ground speed of the lawn
tractor. See figure 9. To select the ground speed,
depress clutch pedal. Push speed control lever out¬
ward and move backward to slow lawn tractor, move
fonward to increase speed. When desired speed has
been obtained, release lever in that position.
Whenever clutch is engaged, unit will automatically go
to the pre-set speed.
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FIGURE 9.
CUTTING CONTROLS
A. LIFT LEVER
The lift lever is used to raise and lower the cutting
deck and to engage and disengage the l)lades.
Pulling it all the way back and locking it disengages
the blades.
NOTE: The lift lever must be in the BLADl'S OFF
when starting the engine, when shifting into re' 'erse or
if the operator leaves the seat.
B. DECK LIFT INDICATOR
The deck lift indicator marks the position being used
for the lift lever. Select the lift lever position desired,
press the indicator lever outward, move it to tlie posi¬
tion immediately below the lift lever and release the
indicator lever. See figure 10.
C. SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
1. Select the position for the lift lever whici gives
the desired cutting height. Move the deck lift indi¬
cator so that the lift lever can be returnei i to the
same position after it is raised.
2. Move the deck wheels to the hole location so the
wheels are 1/4 to 1/2 inch above the grour d.
FIGURE 10.
OPERATION
A WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
• GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.
• IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK
DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
• DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.
• NEVER CARRY CHILDREN.
• LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.
• KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES) IN
PLACE AND WORKING.
• REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S).
• KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.
• BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLACING
HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
• BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR’S POSITION, DISENGAGE BLADE(S),
PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE BRAKE LOCK, SHUT
ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL
GAS AND OIL FILL-UP
Check oil level and add if necessary. Service the
engine with gasoline as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your tractor. Read
instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is shipped with oil; how¬
ever, you must check the oil level before operating.
Be careful not to overfill.
A WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors,
with engine running or while engine is
hot.
STARTING THE ENGINE
IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with a safety
interlock system for your protection. The purpose of
the safety interlock system is to prevent the engine
from cranking or starting unless the clutch-brake
pedal is depressed and the lift lever is in the BLADES
OFF position. In addition, the lift lever must be in the
BLADES OFF position when the unit is put into
reverse or the engine will shut off. If the operator
leaves the seat with the lift lever engaged and/or with¬
out setting the parking brake, the engine will shut off.
A WARNING: Do not operate the lawn trac¬
tor if the interlock system is malfunction¬
ing because it is a safety device,
designed for protection.
1. Place the lift lever in the BLADES OFF position.
2. Depress the clutch-brake pedal and set the park¬
ing brake.
3. P lace the shift lever in the NEUTRAL position.
4. S et the throttle control in the FAST position.
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5. Pull out the choke control (a warm engine may
not require choking).
6. Turn the ignition key to the right to the START
position. After the engine starts, release the key.
It will return to the ON position.
7. Slowly push in the choke as the engine warms
up.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Turn the ignition key to the left to the OFF position.
Remove the key to prevent accidental starting.
IMPORTANT: If you strike a foreign object, stop the
engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly
inspect the unit for any damage, and repair the dam¬
age before restarting and operating the mower.
NOTE: If any problems are encountered, refer to the
Trouble Shooting Chart on page 17.
OPERATING THE LAWN TRACTOR
WARNING: Before operating your four
wheel steer lawn tractor, be certain to
read the next section, “Steering the Lawn
Tractor.” Operate your tractor in an open
area when operating for the first time.
1. Set the desired cutting height.
2. Move throttle control to full throttle to prevent
strain on the engine and to operate attachments.
3. Place the shift lever in either the FORWARD or
REVERSE position. Place the speed control lever
in desired position. Use first speed position when
operating the tractor for the first time.
A WARNING: Look to the rear before back¬
ing up.
4. R elease the parking brake by depressing the
clutch-brake pedal. Release clutch-brake pedal
slowly to put unit into motion.
5. T he lawn tractor is brought to a stop by depress¬
ing the clutch-brake pedal.
NOTE: When operating the unit initially, there will be
little difference between the highest two speeds until
after the belts have seated themselves into the pul¬
leys during the break-in period.
Be sure that the lawn Is clear of stones, sticks, wire,
or other objects which could damage tractor or
engine. For best results and to insure more even
grass distribution, do not mow when lawn is exces¬
sively wet.
A WARNING: Before leaving the operator’s
position for any reason, disengage the
blades, place the shift lever in neutral,
engage the parking brake, shut engine
off and remove the key.
When stopping the unit to empty a grass bag, etc., fol¬
low the instructions above. This procedure will also
eliminate “browning” the grass, which is caused by
hot exhaust gases from a running engine.
If unit stalls with speed control in high speed, or if
unit will not operate with speed control lever in a low
speed position, proceed as follows.
1. Place shift lever in NEUTRAL.
2. Restart engine.
3. Place speed control lever in HIGH speed position.
4. Release clutch-brake pedal fully.
5. Depress clutch-brake pedal.
6. Place speed control lever in desired position.
7. Place shift lever in either FORWARD or
REVERSE, and follow normal operating proce¬
dures.
STEERING THE LAWN TRACTOR
Your four wheel steering lawn tractor is designed for
optimum maneuverability. It is important to under¬
stand how it operates before using the lawn tractor.
If the wheels are pointing straight for¬
ward and the steering wheel is turned
less than approximately 45°, only the
front wheels turn. See figure 11 A. When
the steering wheel Is turned sharply (more than
approximately 45°), the rear wheels also turn, but in
the opposite direction as the front wheels to provide a
very small turning radius. See figure 11B.
FIGURE 11.
The important point is this: When operating the
lawn tractor beside a wall or fence, against or on top
of a curb, driving around an object, or in any other
similar situation, turn the steering wheei graduaily
to pull away from the object or curb so the rear of the
tractor does not swing out and hit the object or go
over the curb.
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A WARNING: If operating this lawn tractor
near a drop-off in the ground, do not
make a sharp turn. The rear whet I turns
outward (see figure 12B) and could lose
ground contact, which could cause the
vehicle to tip over.
OPERATING THE CUTTING BLADES
The cutting blades may be engaged while the lawn
tractor is moving or standing still. DO NOT jngage
the cutting blades abruptly as the sudden belt tension
on the pulley may cause the engine to stall.
WARNING: Keep feet and hand:, away
from the discharge opening, the blades
or any part of the deck. When the unit is
used for other than mowing opeiations,
the blade drive should be disengaged.
Move the lift lever into the BLADES OFF position to
raise the deck and disengage the blades.
GRASS COLLECTOR AVAILABLE
GRASS COLLECTOR Model 190-063 is available as
optional equipment.
A WARNING: The mower should not be
operated without the entire grass i:atcher
or chute deflector in place.
NOTE: Under normal usage bag material is sl bject to
wear, and should be checked periodically. Be sure to
use only factory authorized replacement bag.
ADJUSTMENTS
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
The seat may be adjusted to different position ;. Refer
to seat installation section of assembly instruct ons.
DECK LEVELING ADJUSTMENT
If an uneven cut is obtained, the deck may be leveled
by following instructions at end of assembly section.
CUTTING DECK ENGAGEMENT ADJUSTMENT
The cutting deck engagement may be adjusted to
make certain deck is disengaged when lift le' er is in
the BLADES OFF position, or to obtain more drive in
the cutting positions. Correct adjustment as fol ows.
With the engine off, place the lift lever in the highest
cutting position (first position). Remove the cotter pin
and flat washer which secure the disengagerr ent rod
to the stabilizer shaft assembly. See figure 12.
Shorten the rod by threading it in until the ferrule is
against the back of the slot in the lift shaft assembly,
and the rod lines up with the hole in the stabilizer
shaft. For more belt tension the disengagement rod
must be lengthened. To decrease belt tension the dis¬
engagement rod must be shortened.
Check the adjustment by placing the lift lever in the
BLADES OFF position. The deck should move up and
fonward, allowing the belt to become loose. Start and
test for disengagement. Repeat procedure as
necessary.
SPEED CDNTRDL ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: When operating the unit initially or after
replacing the belts, there will be little difference
between the highest two speeds until after the belts
have gone through a break-in period and have seated
themselves into the pulleys.
To adjust the speed control, proceed as follows.
1. Start the engine.
2. Place the shift lever in Neutral position.
3. Place the speed control lever in high speed posi¬
tion.
4. Release the clutch-brake pedal completely, then
slowly depress the pedal all the way (belt will be
all the way to the outside of the bottom pulley).
Hold the pedal in this position.
5. Turn the engine off.
6. After engine stops completely, release the clutch-
brake pedal.
7. Unscrew the parking brake knob. Remove the
transmission cover by removing two truss head
screws.
8. Disconnect the speed selector rod from the
variable speed pulley by removing the cotter pin
and flat washer and lifting rod off the 3/8” pin. See
figure 13.
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FIGURE 13.
9. D isconnect the speed control link from the vari¬
able speed torque bracket by removing the cotter
pin and flat washer. See figure 14.
FIGURE 14.—Viewed From Beneath Tractor
10. P lace speed control lever in first speed position.
Adjust speed selector rod as follows.
a. Push rod toward the rear of the tractor, against
the end of the slot in the speed control lever
assembly.
b. Turn rod into or out of the ferrule until it fits
freely over the 3/8" pin on the variable speed
pulley (turn clockwise to shorten rod, counter¬
clockwise to lengthen rod).
c. After rod is adjusted to fit over pin, then turn
rod four (4) full turns counterclockwise.
Move speed control lever to second position.
Attach rod to pin on variable speed torque
bracket, using the flat washer and cotter pin.
11. A djust the brake by removing the cotter pin.
Tighten the nut by hand until the brake lever locks
against the bracket on the transaxle. See figure
Castle Nut
12. Push clutch-brake pedal forward until resistance
is felt. Adjust the speed control link in or out until
it fits over the pin on the torque bracket. Then
shorten two full turns. Secure to pin on torque
bracket using flat washer and cotter pin.
13. Back the castle nut on the brake off 1 or 2
notches, till the hole in the brake mounting pin
aligns with a slot in the castle nut. Secure with
cotter pin.
WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
The caster (forward slant of the king pin) and the
camber (tilt of the wheels out at the top) require no
adjustment. Automotive steering principles have been
used to determine the caster and camber on the trac¬
tor. The front wheels should toe-in 1/8 inch.
To adjust the toe-in, follow these steps.
1. Remove the hex nut and lock washer, and drop
the tie rod end from the axle bracket. See figure
16.
2. Loosen the hex jam nut on tie rod.
3. Adjust the tie rod assembly for correct toe-in.
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Dimension “B” should be approximately 1/8” lass than
Dimension “A.” See figure 17. To increase Dinension
“B,” screw tie rod into tie rod end. To decrease
Dimension “B,” unscrew tie rod from tie tod end.
Reassemble tie rod. Check dimensions. Readjust if
necessary.
FIGURE 17.
If any further adjustment of the front or rear wheel
steering mechanism is needed, the adjustment should
be performed by your authorized service deal ar.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: If any adjustments are made
to the engine while the engine is running
(e.g. carburetor), disengage aii (tiutches
and biades. Keep ciear of ail moving
parts. Be carefui of heated surfaces and
muffier.
Minor carburetor adjustment may be required to
compensate for differences in fuei, temperature,
altitude and load. To adjust the carburetor refer to
the separate engine manual packed with your unit.
NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run
rough. Be certain air cleaner is clean and ati ached to
the carburetor before adjusting carburetor.
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
During normal operation of this machine, the brake is
subject to wear and will require periodic exc mination
and adjustment.
A WARNING: Do not have the engine run¬
ning when you adjust the brake.
If brake adjustment is required, refer to step numbers
11,12 and 13 of the Speed Control Adjustment
section.
LUBRICATION
A WARNING: Always stop engine and dis¬
connect spark piug wire before cieaning,
iubricating or doing any kind of work on
iawn tractor.
FRDNT WHEELS
The front wheels are provided with grease fittings.
Lubricate front wheels at least once a season with
automotive multi-purpose grease.
REAR WHEELS AND U-JDINTS
There are grease fittings provided on the rear wheel
bearing housings and U-joints. Lubricate every 25
hours of operation using automotive multi-purpose
grease. See figure 18. The rear tie rod ends have ser¬
vice-free inserts. Do not oil or grease the ball joints.
NOTE: Figure 18 is shown with rear wheel removed.
STEERING GEARS
Lubricate teeth of the external steering gears with
automotive multi-purpose grease after every 25 hours
of operation or once a season. See figure 19.
The steering box assembly has a grease fitting.
However, it should not require lubrication. If
disassembled for any reason, lubricate with 4 oz. of
#251 E.P. grease, part number 737-3007.
The steering shaft should be lubricated with light oil at
least once a season.
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TRANSAXLE
The transaxle is lubricated at the factory and does not
require checking. If disassembled for any reason,
lubricate with 32 oz. of Shell grease, part number
737-0148.
PIVOT POINTS
Lubricate all pivot points with light oil at least once a
season.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
wire and ground against the engine
before performing any repairs or mainte¬
nance.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Refer to page 17 of this manual for trouble shooting
information.
ENGINE
Refer to the separate engine manual for engine
maintenance instructions.
Service air cleaner every 10 hours under normal con¬
ditions. Clean every few hours under extremely dusty
conditions. To service the air cleaner, refer to the sep¬
arate engine manual packed with your unit.
The spark plug(s) should be cleaned and the gap
reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is rec¬
ommended at the start of each mowing season; check
engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifi¬
cations.
Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your unit. Read and fol¬
low instructions carefully.
CLEANING ENGINE AND DECK
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped
off promptly. Grass, leaves, and other dirt must not be
left to accumulate around the cooling fins of the
engine or on any part of the machine.
Clean the underside of the deck after each mowing.
CUTTING BLADES
A. R emoval for Sharpening or Replacement
A WARNING: Be sure to disconnect and
ground the spark plug wire and remove
ignition key before working on the cutting
biade to prevent accidental engine start¬
ing. Protect hands by using heavy gloves
or a rag to grasp the cutting biades.
1. R e m ove the large bolt and lock washer which
holds the blade and adapter to the blade spindle.
2. R emove the blade and adapter from the spindle.
3. I f the blade or blade adapter needs replacing,
remove the two small bolts, lock washers and
nuts which hold the blade to the adapter.
B. S harpening
Remove the cutting blades by following the directions
of the preceding section.
When sharpening the blades, follow the original angle
of grind as a guide. It is extremely important that
each cutting edge receives an equal amount of grind¬
ing to prevent an unbalanced blade. An unbalanced
blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at
high speeds, may cause damage to the mower and
could break, causing personal injury.
The blade can be tested for balance by balancing it
on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the
heavy side until it balances evenly.
NOTE: It is recommended that the blade always be
removed from the adapter for the best test of balance.
C. R eassembly
Before reassembling the blade and the blade adapter
to the unit, lubricate the spindle and the inner surface
of the blade adapter with light oil (or engine oil).
Lubricating the bolt holes, bolts and inner surface of
the nuts with light oil is also recommended.
When replacing blades, be sure to install the blade
with the side of the blade marked “Bottom” (or with
part number) facing the ground when the mower is in
the operating position.
Blade Mounting Torque
Center Bolt: 450 in. lbs. min., 600 in. lbs. max.
Blade Adapter Bolts: 200 in. lbs. min., 350 in. lbs. max.
To ensure safe operation of your unit, all nuts and bolts
must be checked periodically for correct tightness.
FUEL FILTER
Your unit is equipped with a replaceable in-line fuel
filter. Replace filter whenever contamination or dis¬
coloration is noticed. Order replacement filter through
your engine authorized service dealer.
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BELT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
Stabilizer
Plate
A WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug
wire and ground it against the engine.
Block the wheels of the unit.
NOTE: Figures 20, 22 and 23 are shown witi the unit
tipped up for ciarity. It is not necessary to tif. the unit
to remove the belts.
However, if tipping the unit is desired, remove the bat¬
tery from the unit. To prevent gasoline leakaje, drain
the gasoline, or remove the fuel tank cap, place a thin
piece of plastic over the neck of the fuel tank and
screw on the cap. Be certain to remove th a plastic
when finished changing the belts. Block unit securely.
DECK BELT
1. P lace the lift lever in the BLADES OFF position.
2. R emove the belt keeper pins from the engine pul¬
ley belt guard. See figure 20.
NOTE: When reassembling, make certain be>t keeper
pins are assembled in the same locations frc m which
they were removed.
FIGURE 20.
3. Unhook the deck belt from the engine pu ley.
4. Place the lift lever in the engaged (all the way for¬
ward) position.
5. Disconnect the spring which is attac led to a
bracket on the transaxle, inside the left rear
wheel. Use a spring puller or other suitable tool.
6. Disconnect the six deck links by remcving the
hairpin clips and flat washers.
7. Disconnect the stabilizer plate from the stabilizer
shaft assembly by removing the hairpin clips and
flat washers and sliding out the rod. Refer to
figure 12.
8. Place the lift lever in the BLADES OFF p csition.
9. Slide the deck from beneath the lawn trai:tor.
10. R emove the belt guards at each deck culley by
removing the self-tapping screws. See ficiure 21.
Belt
Guard
Self-Tapping
Screws
Belt Guard
FIGURE 21.
11. R emove and replace the belt, reassemble follow¬
ing the instructions in reverse order.
REAR DRIVE BELT
1. Unscrew the parking brake knob. Remove the
two truss head screws which secure the transmis¬
sion cover. Remove transmission cover.
2. Disconnect the speed selector rod from the
variable speed pulley by removing the cotter pin
and flat washer and lifting rod off the 3/8" pin.
Refer to figure 13.
3. Push the idler pulley toward the right side of the
unit. Lift the belt over the idler pulley.
4. Remove the belt from the variable speed pulley
and transmission pulley.
5. Replace belt, and reassemble in reverse order.
6. Adjust the speed control as instructed in adjust¬
ment section.
FRONT DRIVE BELT
1. To remove the front drive belt, first remove the
rear drive belt from the idler pulley and variable
speed pulley.
2. Place the lift lever in the disengaged position.
3. Remove the belt keeper pins from the engine
pulley belt guard. See figure 20.
NOTE: When reassembling, make certain hex bolts
are assembled in the same locations from which they
were removed.
4. Unhook the deck belt from the engine pulley.
5. Remove the center bolt, lock washer and flat
washer, and let the engine pulley drop down so
the belt is past the belt guards. See figure 22.
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Center Bolt
Lock Washer
FIGURE 22.
6. Place the clutch-brake pedal in park position.
7. Push forward on the variable speed pulley, and
lift the belt off the engine and remove the belt
from the engine pulley.
8. Release the clutch-brake pedal. Using the pedal
to move the variable speed pulley as necessary,
lift the belt up and off the variable speed pulley.
NOTE: When reassembling, make certain belt is
inside the pins. See figure 23.
FIGURE 23.
9. R eassemble with a new belt, following instruc¬
tions in reverse order.
10. Check the adjustment of the speed control as
instructed in the Adjustment section of this
manual.
11. Adjust the speed control as instructed in
Adjustment section.
BAHERY CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CHECK FLUID LEVEL
Check fluid level inside each cell of the battery every
two weeks and before and after charging. Always
keep level just below the split rings.
Add only distilled water. Never add additional acid
or any other chemicals to the battery after initial
activation.
NOTE: After operating the lawn tractor for a long
period of time, check the fluid level in the battery as it
can overheat and lose fluid.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
The engine is equipped with an alternator which
charges battery when tractor is operated. Under nor¬
mal conditions, the battery only needs to be charged
before, during and after off-season storage. Follow
the instructions under “Off-Season Storage.”
To charge the battery: Make certain fluid level in
each cell is just below the split rings. Use a 12 volt
automotive charger which is rated at 6 amps. Charge
the battery to 1.260 minimum specific gravity.
REMOVING / INSTALLING / JUMP STARTING
WARNING; When removing or installing
the battery, foiiow these instructions to
prevent the screwdriver from shorting
against the frame.
Removing the Battery: Disconnect negative cable
first, then positive cable.
Instaiiing the Battery: Connect positive cable first,
then negative cable.
Jump Starting
1. First, connect end of one jumper cable to the pos¬
itive terminal of the good battery, then the other
end to the positive terminal of the dead battery.
2. Connect the other jumper cable to the negative
terminal of the good battery, then to the FRAME
OF THE UNIT WITH THE DEAD BATTERY.
WARNING: Failure to use this procedure
could cause sparking, and the gas in
either battery couid explode.
CLEAN THE BATTERY
Clean the battery by removing it from the unit and
washing with a baking soda and water solution. If nec¬
essary, scrape the battery terminals with a wire brush
to remove deposits. Coat terminals and exposed wiring
with grease or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
BATTERY FAILURES
Some common causes for battery failure are: incor¬
rect initial activation, lack of water, adding chemicals
other than water after initial activation, undercharging,
overcharging, corroded connections, freezing. These
failures do not constitute warranty.
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TIRES
Recommended operating tire pressure is approxi¬
mately 12 p.s.i. Maximum tire pressure undei any cir¬
cumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure s lould be
maintained on all tires.
When installing a tire to the rim, be certa n rim is
clean and free of rust. Lubricate both the tire and rim
generously. Never inflate to over 30 p.s.i. to seat
beads.
A WARNING: Excessive pressure (over 30
p.s.i.) when seating beads may cause
tire/rim assembly to burst with fc rce suf¬
ficient to cause serious injury.
OFF-SEASON STORAGE
If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer
than 30 days, prepare for storage as follows.
1. Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly.
2. Lubricate all lubrication points. Wipe the entire
machine with an oiled rag to protect the surfaces.
3. Refer to the engine manual for correct engine
storage instructions. The engine must be com¬
pletely drained of fuel to prevent gum deposits
from forming on essential carburetor parts, fuel
lines and fuel tanks.
4. Charge battery fully. The battery loses some of
its charge each day when the unit is not used.
NEVER store battery without a full charge.
Recharge battery before returning to service or
every two months, whichever occurs first.
5. When storing unit for extended periods, discon¬
nect battery cables. Removing battery from unit is
recommended.
6. Store unit in a clean, dry area. Do not store next
to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in
an unventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rustproof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially any chains,
springs, bearings and cables.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
At the time of manufacture of lawn tractor, the following optional equipment is
available.
Description
Model No.
Mulching Kit for 4:!" Deck
Twin Bag Grass C ollector
Hitch Plate Exten; ion Kit
Gang Reel (Set o1 Three)
38" Lawn Sweepe r
Heavy Duty Lawn Roller
Heavy Duty Dum|: Cart
Tine De-Thatcher
190-097-000
190-063-000
753-0559
45-0195*
45-0222*t
45-0179*t
45-0171*t
45-0186*
* Available through your local dealer or from Agri-Fab Inc., 303 W. Raymond
Street, Sullivan, Illinois 619! i1.
fRequires Hitch Plate Exten* ion Kit 753-0559.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Engine wiii not
crank
Safety switch button
not depressed
There are two switches in the starting circuit of your unit: the clutch pedal switch and the deck lift lever
switch. Make certain the actuator is fully depressing the buttons on each switch.
Battery installed
incorrectly
The battery must be installed with negative terminal attached to black ground wire. Negative terminal is
identified at the post by “NEG”, “N” or The positive terminal, identified by “POS”, "P” or must be
attached to the big red wire which goes to the solenoid.
Battery is dead or weak
Check fluid level in battery. If fluid is low, fill to just below the split rings with water. Charge with 6 amp
charger until fully charged.
Blown fuse or circuit
breaker
Replace fuse with automotive type fuse. Fuses seldom fail without a reason. The problem must be
corrected. Check for loose connections in the fuse holder. Replace fuse holder if necessary. A dead
short may be in the cranking or charging circuit where the insulation may have rubbed through and
exposed the bare wire. Replace the wire or repair with electrician's tape if the wire strands have not
been damaged.
Note: Look for a wire pinched between body panels, burned by the exhaust pipe or muffler or rubbed
against a moving part.
Engine ground wire loose
Engine should have a black ground wire running from engine to frame or mounting bolt.
Engine cranks
out wiil not start
Throttle or choke not in
starting position
Check owner's guide for correct position for throttle control and choke for starting.
No spark to spark plug
Spark plug lead disconnected. Connect lead. Hold spark plug lead away from engine block about 1/8".
Crank engine. There should be a spark. If not, have engine repaired at authorized engine service
dealer.
Faulty spark plug. To test, remove spark plug. Attach spark plug lead to spark plug. Ground the spark
plug body against the engine block. Crank the engine. The spark plug should fire at the electrode.
Replace if it does not.
No fuel to the carburetor Gasoline tank empty. Fill.
Fuel line or in-line fuel filter plugged. Remove and clean fuel line. Replace filter if necessary.
Air filter dirty
If the air cleaner is dirty, the engine may not start. Clean or replace as recommended by the engine
manufacturer.
Engine smokes
Engine loses crankcase
vacuum
Dipstick not seated or broken. Replace defective part.
Engine breather defective. Replace.
Excessive
/ibration
Bent or damaged blade
spindle
Stop engine immediately. Check all pulleys, blade adapters, keys and bolts for tightness and
damage. Tighten or replace any damaged parts.
Bent blade
Stop engine immediately. Replace damaged blade. Only use original equipment blades.
\/lower wiii not
discharge
grass or leaves
jncut strips
Engine speed low
Speed selection
Blades short or dull
Throttle must be set at full throttle.
Use lower ground speed. The slower your ground speed, the better the quality of cut.
Sharpen or replace blades (uncut strip problem only).
the above steps fail to correct the problem, take the unit to your local authorized service dealer for repair.
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I
SLOPE GAUGE
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
sloppy
never
up
and
down
slopes.

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MANUFACTURER’S
LIMITED
WARRANTY
For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase
within the United States of America, its possessions
and territories, YaRD-MaN will, at its option, repair
or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge,
any part or parts found to be defective in material or
workmanship. This warranty covers units which
have been operated and maintained in accordance
with the owner’s instructions furnished with the unit,
and which have not been subject to misuse, abuse,
commercial use, neglect, accident, improper mainte¬
nance or alteration.
Normal wear parts or components thereof are
subject to separate terms as noted below In the “No
Fault Ninety Day Consumer Warranty” clause.
All normal wear part failures will be covered on this
product for a period of 90 days regardless of cause.
After 90 days, but within the two year period, normal
wear parts failures will be covered ONLY IF caused
by defects in material or workmanship of OTHER
component parts. Normal wear parts are defined as
batteries’*, belts, blades, blade adapters, grass bags,
rider deck wheels, seats, snow thrower skid shoes,
shave plates and tires.
How to obtain service: Warranty service is avail¬
able, with proof of purchase, through your local
authorized service dealer. To locate the dealer in
your area, please check the yellow pages or contact
the Customer Service Department of YaRD-MaN,
P O Box 368022, Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
Phone 1 (800) YaRD-MaN. The return of a com¬
plete unit will not be accepted by the factory unless
prior written permission has been extended by the
Customer Service Department of YaRD-MaN.
Transportation charges: Transportation charges
for the movement of any power equipment unit or
attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser.
Units exported out of the United States: YaRD-MaN
does not extend any warranty for products sold or
exported outside of the United States of America, its
possessions and territories, except those sold
through YaRD-MaN’S authorized channels of
export distribution.
Other Warranties:
1. The engine or component parts thereof carry
separate warranties from their manufacturers.
Please refer to the applicable manufacturer’s
warranty on these items.
*2. Batteries are covered by a 90-day replacement
warranty.
3. Log splitter pumps, valves and cylinders or
component parts thereof are covered by a one
year warranty.
4. All other warranties, express or implied, includ¬
ing any implied warranty of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, are hereby
expressly disclaimed in their entirety.
5. The provisions as set forth in this warranty
provide the sole and exclusive remedy of
YaRD-MBN’S obligations arising from the sales
of its products. YaRD-MaN will not be liable for
incidental or consequential loss or damage.
How state law relates to this warranty: This
limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. Certain disclaimers are not allowed in
some states and therefore they may not apply to you
under all circumstances.
NOTE: This warranty does not cover routine
maintenance items such as lubricants, filters, blade
sharpening and tune-ups, or adjustments such as
brake adjustments, clutch adjustments or deck
adjustments. Nor does this warranty cover normal
deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or
exposure.
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model number
available
when you call
Engine Oil (SAE 30)
737-0208
Deck Wheel
734-0973
Throttle Control Wire
74 (. -0776
Ignition Key
725-1341B
Battery
72'-1707
Transmission V-Belt Front
754-0280
Steering Wheel
631-0027
Transmission V-Belt Rear
754-0370
Steering Wheel Insert
731-0955
Deck Belt
754-0371A
Steering Bellow
731-0954
High Lift Blades
742-0499A (2)
Front Wheel Cover (2)
73^-1787
Mulching Blades
742-0538 (21.2”)
Rear Wheel Cover (2)
73^-1788
Upper Mulching Blades
742-0539 (12.5”)
Front Wheel Bearings (2 per whi.)
741 0487A
Mulching Kit Complete (42")
190-097-000
Fuse 7.5 Amp
72'-1625
Grass Collector (Optional)
190-063-000
Fuse 20 Amp
72'-1381
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Headlight Bulbs (2)
725 -0963
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When you substitute, you take a chance on quality, reliability, safety and performance.
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