YARDMAX YG1650 User manual
YARDMAX~
Walk-Behind Lawn
Mower
Operator's Manual
MODEL NUMBER
YG1650
SERIAL
NUMBER
PURCHASE
DATE
Both model number and serial
number may
be
found on the
main labei.(SeePqe2,Fipre1)
You
should record both
of
them
in asafe place
for
future
use.
A
WARNING
READ
AND
UNDERSTAND
THE
ENTIRE
MANUAL
BEFORE
OPERATING
MACHINE.
FAILURE
TO
COMPLY
WITH
THE
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
IN
THE
MANUAL
MAY
RESULT
IN
PERSONAL
INJURY.
Tame
the
Great
Outdoors·
Your
new
YARDMAX®
lawn
mower
offers
quality
construction
and
is
easy
and
safe
to
operate.
With
proper
use
and
care,
it
is
designed
to
give you many years
of
dependable service.
Take
on any job
with
ease,
portability,
and
convenience
while
experiencing
the
durability
of
your
new
lawn
mower!
Discover
the
YARD
MAX
Advantage
At
YARDMAX,
we
understand
that
land
ownership
definitely
has
its
privileges,
but
it
also comes
with
a
great
deal
of
responsibility. When
duty
calls and you
need
to
respond, will you
have
what
it
takes
to
tame the
greatoutdoors?
When looking
for
outdoorpowerequipment
(OPE)
to
get
the job done right, at the right price,
YARD
MAX delivers
the perfect combination
of
performance
and
practicality.
YARD
MAX
has
asolution that's right
for
you.
MAX
Performance,
MAX
Value,
MAX
Support -
that's YARDMAX
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Backed
by
decades
of
proven manufacturingexpertise
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Enhanced design features come standard
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Engineered
for
the best user experience
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Quality metal parts are
used
instead
of
plastic
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A robustwarrantysupports
all
products
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Budget-friendly prices
make
it
practical
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for
the
job?
YARD
MAX
is.
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
Introduction 1
Know
Your
Machine
14
Specifications
4 Operation 16
Symbols
5 Maintenance 19
Safety
6
Transport
&
Storage
23
Contents
Supplied
10
Troubleshooting
24
Assembly
11
Parts
Diagram
25
1 I
Introduction
A
WARNING
Carefully
read
through
this
entire operator's manual
before
using
your
new
unit.
Pay
attention
to
all
cautions
and
warnings.
This walk-behind lawn mower
is
intended
to
be
used
by residential homeowners.
it
is
designed primarily
for
cutting grass on well-maintained lawns
on
residential
properties.
It
is
not
designed
for
cutting brush
or
for
agricultural uses.
It
starts easy and cuts cleanly. The
efficiency
of
the cutting system
leaves
your lawn looking
spotless
and
clean.
ENGINE MANUAL
The
Engine
Manufacturer
is
responsible
for
all
engine-
related issues
with
regards
to
performance,
power
rating, specifications, warranty
and
service.
Please
refer
to the
Engine
Manufacturer's owner/operator's
manual,
packed
separatelywith your unit, for more information.
EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM
This equipment
or
its engine may include exhaust
and
evaporative
emission
control
system
components
required
to
meet
U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA)
and/or California
Air
Resources Board (CARB)
regulations. Tampering
with
emission
controls
and
components by
unauthorized
personnel may
result
in severe fines
or
penalties. Emission
controls
and
components can
only
be
adjusted by
an
authorized
engine manufacturer's service center.
A
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION
65WARNING
Engine
exhaust,
some
of
its
constituents
and
certain
product
components
contain or emit
chemicals
known
to
the
state
of
California
to
cause
cancer
and
birth
defects
or
other
reproductive
harm.
For
more
information,
go
to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Recycle
unwanted materials instead of
IV
disposing
of
them
as
waste.
All
tools,
hoses,
IX
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and
packaging
should
be
sorted,
taken
to
the
•(:::7
local
recycling
center
and
disposed
of
in
an
environmentally
safe
way.
MODELAND
SERIAL
NUMBERS
Record the model and serial number
as
well
as
date
and
place
of
purchase
for
future
reference. Have this
information available when ordering parts
or
optional
accessories and when making technical
or
warranty
inquiries.
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Figure
1
DISCLAIMER
Walk-Behind
Lawn
Mower
VGIEiSD
CuttiiiJWidth:
21"
MowerType: Manual Push
CuttiiiJ
He11ht
Options: 7 Positions
CuttlqHef1ht: 1.25"-3.75"
YARDMAX reserves the right
to
discontinue, change,
and improve its products at any time
without
notice
or
obligation
to
the purchaser. The descriptions and
specifications contained
in
this manual were
in
effect at
printing. Equipment described within this
manual
may
be
optional.
Some
illustrations
may
not
be
applicable toyour
unit.
Introduction
I 2
3 I
Introduction
SUPPORT
Have questions about
your
YARD
MAX
equipment?
Call
us
at
847-327-0566
or
844-YARDMAX, email
us
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or
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us
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SPEC
IF
I
CAT/
ONS
Model#
YG1650
Mower
Type Manual Push
Cutting
Options
Bag,
Mulch,Side Discharge
Cutting
Width
21"
Max. CuttingHeight 3.75"
Min.
Cutting
Height 1.25"
Cutting
HeightOptions 7 positions
Deck Material 16Gauge
DeckType Stamped
Rear
Bag
Capacity 2.01
cu
ft. (57L)
Engine YARD
MAX
PowerType
Gas
StartingSystem Recoil
Displacement
170cc
EngineTorque
6.50ft.-lb
Fuel Tank Capacity 0.21gallon (0.8L)
Oil Capacity 16.9
oz.
(O.SL)
Recommended OilType
SAE10W-30
Wheels (Front)
7"
Wheels (Back)
11"
RearWheel Height High Wheel
Wheel
Width
1.58"
Double Ball BearingWheels
Yes
Recommended Terrain Flat, Sloped
Size
of
Yard
1/4-
1/2
Acre
Number
of
Blades 1
Number
of
Handlebar Positions 3
Weight
(lbs) 601bs
Dimensions
(L
x W x H) Inches 60.3" X 38.25" X 22.16"
Specifications
I 4
SYMBOLS
The
rating
plate
on
your
machine
may
show
symbols.
These
represent
important
information
about
the
product
or
instructions
on
its
use.
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DANGER Gasoline
and
its vapors are extremely
WARNING flammable and explosive. Never fuel
•
the
machine
indoors
or
while
the
CAUTION engine
is
hot
or
running.
Wipe
up any
~
gasoline
that
spills.
Keep
awayfrom any
flammables when operatingtheengine.
Read
these instructionscarefully.
·~
(t) Always stoptheengine before refueling.
Wear approved hearing protection.
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e
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Wear eye protection
with
side shields
Keep
hands
and
feet away from moving
marked
to
complywith
ANSI
Z87.1.
~"
parts. Movingparts
can
crush
or
cut.
Do
not
touch parts
that
are
hot
from
·~{;
operation. Serious burns may result.
Engine parts, especially
the
muffler,
~
Use
extra
caution
on
slopes.
The
become extremelyhotduringoperation. machine is heavy and can speed up
Allowengine
and
muffler
to
cool before when going downhill.
Be
prepared
to
touching.
maintain
control
of
the
machine.
To
To
reduce the risk
of
injury, keep hands avoid loss
of
control,
operate across
slopes, notup
and
down. When turning,
~
and
feet
away
from
all pinch points,
turn
uphill,
not
down. Do
not
operate
especially
the
cutting
blades. Do
not
on slopes greaterthan
15°.
operate unless discharge cover
or
grass
bagger
is
in its proper
place.
If
damaged, • •
replace immediately. I
fa-
Do notoperate when children
or
others
are around.
Never
start
or
run the engine inside a
~
closed
or
poorlyventilated area. Do
not
allow the directional discharge
The engine exhaust contains carbon
chute
to
point
in
the
direction
of
monoxide,
an
odorless
and
deadly
gas.
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bystanders
or
pets.
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....
Objects can
be
ejected by
the
blade.
Shut
off
the engine, disconnect spark
!I:J-
plug wire, and make certain all moving Thrown objects
can
result in personal
aa
parts have stopped
before
cleaning, injury
or
property
damage.
repairing,
or
inspectingtheunit. Before and
while
walking backwards,
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look
behind
and
down
for
small
Make
sure
the
engine
is
off
when
children, animals
or
other risks
that
can
~
..
leavingthe mower
or
notmowing.
cause
you
to
fall.
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5 I
Symbols
SAFETY
The
definitions
below
give
the
level
of
severity
for
each
signal
word.
A
DANGER
This
symbol
points
out
importantsafetyinstructions.
This machine was
built
to be operated according
to
the safe operation practices in this manual. As
with
any type
of
power equipment, carelessness or
erroron the
part
of
the operatorcan result in serious
injury. This machine
is
capable
of
amputating
fmgers,
hands, toes and feet and throwing foreign objects.
Failure to observe the safetyinstructions could result
in serious injuryordeath.
A
WARNING
This symbol points
out
safety
instructions.
Read
and follow
all
instructions before
attempting
to operate this
machine. Failure to comply
with
these instructions
mayresult in personal injury.
A
CAUTION
This
symbol
indicates
a
hazard, which,
if
not avoided,
mayresult in minorormoderate injury.
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NOTE
This
information
makes
the
producteasier to
use.
GENERAL
SAFETY
RULES
UNDERSTAND
YOUR
MACHINE
Read
this manual
and
labels affixed
to
the machine
to
understand
its
limitations
and
potential
hazards
before
attempting
to
assemble
this
machine. Read,
understand,
and
follow
all
instructionson the machine
and
in the manuals before operation.
Be
thoroughly
familiar
with
the
controls
and
their
proper
operation. Know
how
to
stop
the
machine and disengage
the
controls quickly.
Make sure
to
read
and
understand all the instructions
and
safety
precautions
as
outlined in
the
Engine Manufacturer's manual
packed separately with your unit. Do not attempt
to
operate the
machine until you fully understand how
to
properly operate
and
maintain the engine
and
how
to
avoid accidental injuries and/or
property
damage.
Keep
this manual
and
engine manual in asafe place
for
future
and
regular reference.
If
the unit
is
to
be
used
bysomeone otherthan original purchaser
or
loaned, rented,
or
sold, always provide this manual
and
any
needed safety training before operation. The user
can
prevent
and is responsible
for
accidents
or
injuries
that
may occur
to
themselves, other people,
and
property.
This machine is a precision piece
of
power
equipment,
not
a
plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. This
machine
has
been
designed
to
perform one job:
to
mow
grass.
Do
not
use
it
for
any otherpurpose.
Do
not
force
the
machine. Use
the
correct
machine
for
your
application. The correct machine will do the job more efficiently
and
safelyatthe rate
it
was
designed.
PERSONAL
SAFETY
Do not permit children
to
operate this machine at any time. Only
responsible individuals who are familiar
with
these rules
of
safe
operation should
be
allowed
to
use
this machine.
To
help avoid blade contact
or
a
thrown
object injury, stay in
operator zone behind handles
and
keep children, pets,
and
other
people not using the unit away from the
work
area.
Be
alert
and
shut
off
unit
if
anyone enters
work
area.
Keep
children under the
watchful care
of
aresponsible adult.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is
to
be
used.
Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and
other
foreign
objects, which could
be
tripped over
or
picked up
and
thrown by
the blade. Thrown objects
can
cause
serious personal injury.
Plan
your mowing pattern
to
avoid discharge
of
material toward
roads, sidewalks, bystanders
and
the like. Also, avoid discharging
material
against
a
wall
or
obstruction,
which
may cause
discharged material
to
ricochet back toward the operator; this
may
cause
personal injury.
Safety I 6
Do
not
operate the machine while under the influence
of
drugs,
alcohol,
or
any medication
that
could affectyour ability
to
use
it
properly.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled
work
shoes
and
close-fitting slacks and
shirts. Shirts and pants
that
cover the arms and legs and steel-
toed shoes are recommended. Never operate
this
machine in
barefeet, sandals, slippery
or
lightweight
(e.g.
canvas)
shoes.
Protect eyes, face, and head
from
objects
that
may
be
thrown
from the unit. Always wear safetygoggles
or
safety glasses
with
side shields when operating and while performing
an
adjustment
or
repair.
Always use approved
ear
protection
while
you
operate
the
product. Noise
for
a long period
can
cause
noise-induced hearing
loss.
Always keep hands and
feet
away
from
all moving parts and
under the cutting deck. Contact
with
moving parts and/or blade
can
amputatefingers, hands, toes
and
feet.
A missing
or
damaged discharge cover
can
cause blade contact
or
thrown object injuries. Do not
use
adamaged product. Obey the
maintenance schedule. Only do the maintenance
work
that
you
find
an
instruction aboutinthis manual.
ENGINE
SAFETY
A
WARNING
This
machine
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 arrestor meeting applicable local or state
laws
(if
any).
If
a spark arrestor
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 applyon federal lands.
Never
start
or
run
the
engine inside a closed area. The exhaust
fumes are dangerous, containing carbon monoxide,
an
odorless
and
deadly
gas.
Operatethis
unit
onlyin awell-ventilated outdoorarea.
Do
not
tamper
with
the engine
to
run
it
at
excessive
speeds.
The
maximum engine speed is preset by
the
manufacturer
and is
withinsafety limits.
See
engine manual.
The muffler keeps the noise levels
to
a minimum and sends the
exhaust fumes away from the operator. Do
not
use
the product
if
7 ISafety
the muffler
is
missing
or
defective. A defective muffler increases
the noise level
and
the risk
of
fire. Examine the muffler regularly
to
make sure
that
it
is
attached correctly
and
notdamaged.
Muffler
and engine become
hot
and can cause burns. Do
not
touch.
Do
not
modify engine.
To
avoid serious
injury
or
death, do
not
modify engine in any way. Tampering
with
the governor setting
can lead
to
a runaway engine and cause
it
to
operate
at
unsafe
speeds.
Nevertamper
with
factorysetting
of
engine governor.
FUEL
SAFETY
Fuel
is
highly flammable, and its vapors can explode
if
ignited.
Take precautions when using
to
reduce
the
chance
of
serious
personal injury.
When refilling
or
draining
the
fuel tank, use
an
approved fuel
storage container while in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area.
Do
not
smoke,
or
allow sparks, open flames,
or
other
sources
of
ignition near
the
area
while
adding fuel
or
operating
the
unit.
Neverfill thefuel tankindoors.
Keep grounded conductive objects, such
as
tools, away
from
exposed, live electrical parts
and
connections
to
avoid sparking
or
arcing. These eventscould ignitefumes
or
vapors.
Always stop the engine
and
allow
it
to
cool before filling the fuel
tank. Never remove the cap
of
the fuel tank
or
add
fuel while the
engine
is
running
or
when the engine
is
hot. Do
not
operate the
machine
with
known leaks inthefuel system.
Loosen
the
fuel
tank
cap slowly
to
relieve any pressure in
the
tank.
Never overfill
the
fuel tank. Fill the
tank
to
no more than
1/2"
belowthebottom
of
thefillerneck
to
provide
space
for
expansion
as
the heat
of
theengine
can
cause
fuel
to
expand.
Replace all fuel
tank
and container caps securely and wipe up
spilled fuel. Never operate the unit
without
thefuel cap securely
in place.
Avoid creatingasource
of
ignition
for
spilled fuel.
If
fuel
is
spilled,
do
not
attempt
to
start
the engine
but
move the machine away
from the area
of
spillage
and
avoid creating any source
of
ignition
until fuel vapors have dissipated.
Do
not
start
the
product
if
there
is fuel
or
engine
oil
on
the
product. Remove theunwanted fuel/oil
and
let
the productdry.
When fuel
is
spilled on yourself
or
your clothes, wash your skin
and
change clothes immediately.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed and approved
for
this purpose.
Storefuel in acool, well-ventilated
area,
safely awayfrom sparks,
open flames, orothersources
of
ignition.
Never
store
fuel
or
a machine
with
fuel in
the
tank
inside a
buildingwherefumes may reach aspark, open flame,
or
anyother
source
of
ignition, such
as
a
water
heater, furnace,
or
clothes
dryer.Allowthe engine
to
cool beforestoringin anyenclosure.
Product liability
As referred
to
in the product liability laws, we are not liable
for
damages
thatourproduct
causes
if:
• the product
is
incorrectlyrepaired.
•
the
product
is
repaired
with
parts
that
are
not
from
the
manufacturer
or
notapproved bythe manufacturer.
• the product
has
an
accessory that
is
notfrom the manufacturer
ornotapproved by the manufacturer.
• the product
is
not repaired at
an
approved service center
or
by
an
approved authority.
SPECIFIC
SAFETY
RULES
OPERATION
SAFETY
This machine
has
been designed
to
perform
one job:
to
mow
grass.
Do
not
use
it
for
anyother purpose.
Operate the product only in daylight
or
in good artificial light.
Walk, never run.
Stop the blade when crossinggravel drives, walks
or
roads.
A missing ordamaged discharge cover
can
cause
blade contact
or
thrown objectinjuries.
Manyinjuries occur
as
aresult
of
themowerbeing pulled overthe
foot
duringafall
caused
byslipping
or
tripping. Do nothold on
to
the mower
if
you are falling: release the handle immediately.
Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking.
If
you must back the mower away from awall
or
obstruction,
first
look down and behind
to
avoid
tripping
and then
follow
these
steps:
a.
Step backfrom mower
to
fullyextend yourarms forward.
b.
Be
sureyou are well balanced with sure footing.
c.
Pull the mower back slowly,
no
morethan halfwaytoward you.
d.
Repeat these steps
as
needed.
Do
not
touch parts
that
are
hot
from operation.
Allow
parts
to
cool before attempting
to
maintain, adjust,
or
service. Serious
burns may result. Engine parts, especially the muffler, become
extremely hotduringoperation. Allow engine
and
muffler
to
cool
beforetouching.
Stay alert, watch
what
you are doing, and use common sense
when operatingthe machine.
Do
not
overreach. Do
not
operate
the
machine while barefoot
or
when wearing sandals
or
similar lightweight footwear. Wear
protective
footwear
that
will
protect
your
feet
and improve
your
footing
on
slippery
surfaces. Keep
proper
footing
and
balance at all times. This enables bettercontrol
of
the machine in
unexpected situations.
Do
not
engage
the
self-propelled mechanism on machines
so
equipped whilestartingengine.
The blade
control
handle is a
safety
device.
Never
attempt
to
bypass
its
operation.
Doing
so makes
the
safety
device
inoperative and may result in personal
injury
through contact
with
the rotating blade. The blade control handle must operate
easily
in
both
directions
and
automatically
return
to
the
disengaged position when released.
Never operate the mower on
wet
grass.
Always
be
sure
of
your
footing. A slip
and
fall
can
cause serious personal injury.
If
you
feel you are losingyour footing, release the blade control handle
immediately
and
thebladewill stop rotatingwithinthree seconds.
Shut the engine
off
and
wait
until the blade
comes
to
acomplete
stop before removing the grass bagger
or
unclogging the chute.
The cutting blade continues
to
rotate
for
afew seconds after the
blade control
is
released. Never place any part
of
the body in the
blade area untilyou are sure the blade
has
stopped rotating.
Never operate
mower
without
proper
trail
shield, discharge
cover, grass bagger,
blade
control
handle
or
other
safety
protective devices in place
and
working. Never operate mower
with
damaged
safety
devices. Failure
to
do
so
can
result
in
personal injury.
Never
attempt
to
make a wheel
or
cutting
height adjustment
whiletheengine
is
running.
When startingengine, pull cord slowlyuntil resistance
is
felt, then
pull rapidly. Rapid retraction
of
starter cord (kickback) will pull
hand
and
arm toward engine faster than you
can
let
go.
Broken
bones,
fractures, bruises orsprains could result.
Safety I 8
If
the
equipment
should
start
to
vibrate
abnormally,
stop
the
engine and check immediately
for
the
cause.
Vibration
is
generallyawarning
of
trouble.
This manual cannot include all situations
that
can occur when
you
use
the product.
Be
careful
and
use
your common
sense.
Do
notoperate the product
or
do maintenance
to
the product
if
you
are not sure about the situation. Contact Customer Support
for
assistance.
SLOPE
OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related
to
slip
and
fall accidents, which
can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extra
caution. The machine is heavy and can speed up when going
downhill.
Be
prepared
to
maintain control
of
the machine.
If
you
feel uneasy on aslope, do not mow it.
If
the slope
is
greaterthan
15degrees, do notmowit.
Mow
across the face
of
slopes, never up and down,
to
avoid
loss
of
control. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction
on slopes; watch
for
holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects,
or
bumps
which
can
cause
you
to
slip
or
trip.
Tall
grass
can
hideobstacles.
Always
be
sure
of
your footing. A slip and fall
can
cause serious
personal injury.
If
you feel you are losingyourbalance, release the
blade control handle immediately
and
the blade will stop rotating.
Do
not
mow near drop-offs, ditches
or
embankments, because
you could lose yourfooting
or
balance.
WORK
AREA
SAFETY
Remove branches, twigs, stones
and
other objects from the lawn
beforeyou start
to
cut.
Keep persons, including children,
and
animals
at
a safe distance
from the
work
area.
Objects
that
hit
against the cuttingequipment
can
be
ejected
and
cause
damage
to
persons and objects.
Do not
use
the product in
bad
weather, including fog, rain, moist
or
wet
locations, strong winds, intense cold
and
risk
of
lightning.
Doing
work
in bad
weather
can cause
fatigue
and dangerous
conditions, such
as
slipperysurfaces.
Examine
your
work
area
to
make sure
that
your
control
of
the
productcannot
be
prevented.
Be
careful
of
roots, stones, twigs, pits
and
ditches.
High grass
can
conceal obstacles.
Operatethe productonly in daylight
or
in good artificial light.
Do
not
operatethe producton
wet
grass.
9 ISafety
Be
careful when you
go
near hidden corners
and
objects
that
can
preventyourview.
Maintain a high level
of
caution when you reverse
or
pull
the
productin yourdirection.
MAINTENANCE
SAFETY
Before cleaning, repairing,
or
inspecting the product, stop the
engine and make certain
the
blade and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect
the
spark plug
wire
and ground against
the engine and remove Electric Start
Push
Key (if equipped)
to
preventunintended starting.
Check the blade
and
engine mounting bolts
at
frequent intervals
for
proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade
for
damage
(e.g.,
bent, cracked, worn). Replace blade
with
the original equipment
manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade only, listed in this manual.
Use
of
parts which do
not
meet the original equipment specifications
may lead
to
improper performance
and
compromise safety!
Mower
blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap
the
blade
or
wear
gloves,
and
use
extra caution when servicingthem.
Keep all nuts, bolts,
and
screws
tight
to
be
sure the equipment
is
in safeworkingcondition.
Accessories and changes
to
the product
that
are notapproved by
the manufacturer
can
cause
serious injury
or
death. Do notalter
the product. Always use accessories
that
are approved by
the
manufacturer.
Deflectors, guards
and
shields decrease the risk
of
objects being
ejected from the product in the direction
of
the operator
or
other
persons. Make sure
the
deflectors, guards and shields are
not
damaged and
that
no defects are in view, such
as
cracks, broken
springs
or
missing hardware. Replace any damaged
or
missing
parts.
If
the maintenance
is
notdone correctly
and
regularly, the risk
of
injury
and
damage
to
the productincreases.
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CONTENTS
SUPPLIED
YourYARDMAXlawn
mower
comes partiallyassembled and contains
the
following:
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1. SideDischargeChute 10.Operator'sManual and Engine Manual
2. UpperHandle 11. Funnel
3. LowerConnectingHandlebar(1 pair) 12.Tools
for
SparkPlugAssembly
4. Grass Catcher 13.HardwareKit, Including:
5. HandleBracket (Leftand right)
6.
Main
Machine MBx20
x4
7. Shield-trailing
M10
x4
8. RearWheel (1 pair) MBx35
9.
Front
Wheel (1 pair)
x2
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Contents
Supplied
I
10
This lawn mower was partially assembled at the factory. To assemble your machine follow the below instructions.
ASSEMBLY
HANDLE BRACKETS
Align the three holes in the upper handle bracket with the holes in the
lower handle bracket. Secure and tighten by using M8x20 bolts and
nuts. (See Figure 2)
LOWER CONNECTING HANDLEBARS
Attach the short studs in the lower connecting handlebar into any
one of the three holes in the handle bracket. Align the lower hole in
the lower connecting handlebar with the hole in the bottom of the
handle bracket. Insert the bolts, washers, bushes and secure with
nuts. (See Figure 4)
WHEELS
Assemble the four wheels by securing with four M10 nuts and
washers. ( See Figure 3)
Figure 2
Figure 4
Figure 3
M10 × 4 2
M8 × 20 × 4 1
M8 × 35 × 2 3
The three holes in the handle
bracket are for three different
handle heights. Quickly switch between the three
holes by unlocking the knob, adjusting and then
releasing.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTE
16
mm
13
mm
18
mm
19
mm
30
mm
32
mm
X 2
32
mm
13
mm
16
mm
19
mm
15
mm
16
mm
13
mm
18
mm
19
mm
30
mm
32
mm
5
mm
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Assembly
UPPER
HANDLE
Align the holes in the upper handle and the holes in connecting
handlebars
to
set acomfortable height position
for
the handle, then
secure and tighten byusing bolts
and
wing knobs.
(See
Figure
5)
FigureS
x2
CABLE
POSITIONING
1.
Hold the engine start/stopcontrol lever against the upperhandle.
2.
Slowly pull starter rope handle
from
engine and slip starter rope
intothe rope guide.
3.
Tighten rope guide knob.
4.
Use cable tie
to
secure engine stop cable.
Figure6
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SIDE
DISCHARGE
CHUTE
1.
Lift the mulch cover on the side
of
the mower.
(See
Fisure
7
illustration
1)
2.
Slide the
two
hooks
of
the side discharge cover under hinge pin
on mulch cover assembly. Lower the mulch cover.
(See
r181Jre
7,
illustration
2)
A
WARNING
you
are
not
mulching.
Do
not
remove
side
mulch
cover
at
any
time,
even
when
Assembly
I 12
Figure?
SHIELD-TRAILING
Attach the shield-trailing
to
the machine.
(See
Figure
8,
illustration
1&2)
FigureS
13 I
Assembly
GRASS
CATCHER
1.
Liftthe mower's rear discharge door.
2.
Slip the hooks in the grass catcher
onto
the rotating shaft
of
the
rear discharge door. Let go
of
rear discharge
door
so
that
it
rests
on thegrass catcher.
(See
Figure
9)
Figure
9
KNOW
YOUR MACHINE
FEATURES
AND
CONTROLS
Side DischargeChute
Mulch
Cover
Front
Wheel
Know
Your
Machine I
14
EngineStart/StopControl
» The engine start/stopcontrol
is
attached
to
the upper
handle
of
the mower. Depress
and
squeeze
it
against
theupperhandle
to
operatethe unit.
Release
it
to
stop
engine
and
blade.
A
WARNING
This engine start/stop control
is a
safety
device.
Never
attempt
to
bypass itsoperation.
Cutting
HeightAdjustmentLever
» Move this lever
to
desired position
to
change the
cuttingheight.
MulchCover
» The mulchcover
is
used
for
mulchingpurposes. Instead
of
collecting the grass clippings in a grass catcher
or
using the side discharge chute, some mower models
have the option
of
recirculating the clippings back
to
the lawn.This
is
called mulching.
15 I KnowYour Machine
Side DischargeChute
Your mower
is
shipped
as
a mulcher.
To
discharge
))
the grass clippings
to
the side instead, follow the
instructions on
page
12 in the Assembly section
to
attach the side discharge chute.
A
WARNING
Keep hands
and
feet
away
from
the
chute
area
on
cutting
deck.
Refer
to
warninglabel
on
the unit.
Grass Catcher
Use
the grass catcher
to
collect the grass clippings
))
while you are operating the mower. Follow the
instructions on
page
13 in the Assembly section
to
attach thegrass catcher.
Recoil Starter
Therecoil starter
is
attached
to
therightupperhandle.
))
Stand behind the
unit
and
pull the recoil starter rope
to
startthe unit.
OPERATION
~
NOTE
This
unit
is
shipped
without
gasoline
or
oil
in the engine.
Be
certain to service engine
with
gasoline and oil
as
instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual before
starting
or
running yourmachine.
ADDING
OIL
TO
ENGINE
1.
Make sure the lawn mower
is
on aflat, level surface.
2.
Remove the oil fill
cap/dipstick
to
add
oil.
3.
Using a funnel, add oil up
to
the
FULL
mark on the dipstick.
(See
engine manual
for
oil capacity, oil recommendation, and
location
of
fi
II
cap.)
.A
CAUTION
as
needed.
DO
NOT
OVERFILL. Check
engine oil/eve/ daily and add
ADDING
GASOLINE
TO
ENGINE
.A
WARNING
Gasoline
is
highly flammable
and
explosive.
You
can be
burned
or
seriously injured when handling fuel.
Use
extreme care when handlinggasoline.
.A
WARNING
Fill
the
fuel
tank
outdoors,
never
indoors.
Gasoline
vapors can ignite
if
they collect inside an enclosure.
Explosion can result.
1.
The engine must
be
off
and
allowed
to
cool
at
least three
minutes before addingfuel.
2.
Remove thefuel filler
cap
and
fill thetank.
(See
engine manual
for
fuel capacity, fuel recommendation,
and
location
of
fuel
cap.)
.A
CAUTION
IMPORTANT:
DO
NOT
OVERFILL!
This
equipment
and/or
its
engine
may
include
evaporative emissions control system components,
required
to
meet
EPA
and/or
CARB
regulations,
that
will
only
function properly when the fuel
tank
has
been frl/ed
to
the
recommended level. Overfrlling
may
cause
permanent
damage
to
evaporative
emissions control system
components.
Filling
to
the
recommended level ensures a vaporgap required
to
allow
for
fuel expansion. Pay close
attention
while
frlling the fuel tank
to
ensure
that
the recommended
fuel/eve/
inside
the
tank
is not exceeded.
Use
a
portable gasoline container
with
an appropriately
sized dispensing spout when (riling the tank. Do not
use
a funnel
or
other device
that
obstructs the view
of
the tank(riling
process.
3.
Reinstall thefuel cap
and
tighten.Always clean upspilled fuel.
Operation I 16
CUTTING HEIGHTADJUSTMENT
The cutting height
can
be
adjusted
to
7 different positions.
Raise
wheels
for
low cut
and
lower wheels
for
high cut. Adjust cutting
height
to
suit your requirements. Medium position
is
best
for
most
lawns.
A
WARNING
Adjusting
the
cutting
height
may
bring
you
into
contact
with
the
moving
blade,
causing
serious
injury.
To
change cutting height, squeeze height adjustment lever
in
the
direction ofthe wheel. Move the wheel up
or
down
for
your cutting
requirements.
(See
Figure
10)
Figure
10
~
NOTE
For
rough
or
uneven
lawns,
move
the
height
adjustment
lever
to
a
higher
position.
This
will
prevent
you
from
cutting
the
grass
too
close
to
the
ground.
17 I
Operation
STARTING
THE
ENGINE
A
WARNING
Be
sure
no
one other than
the
operator
is
standing
near
the
lawn
mower
while
starting
engine
or
operating
mower.
Never
run
engine
indoors
or
in
enclosed,
poorly
ventilated
areas.
Engine
exhaust
contains
carbon
monoxide,
an
odorless
and
deadly
gas.
Keep
hands,
feet,
hair
and
loose
clothing
away
from
any
moving
parts
on
engine
and
lawn
mower.
Refer
to
the
Engine
Operator's
Manual
for
detailed
instructions
on
starting
and
stopping
the
engine.
1.
Using the primer bulb
is
important
for
engine starting. For
cold starting, press the primer bulb lightly one
to
three times
in succession
and
quickly pull the recoil starter grip. For hot
starting, simply pull the recoil startergrip.
2.
Grip the starter handle
and
pull lightly until you feel resistance.
Then, briskly pull the starter handle up
and
out at a 30 degree
angle.
BASIC
CUTTING
PROCEDURE
• Always cut
with
asharp blade
for
the best results. A blade that
is
notsharp cuts unevenly
and
lets the grass become yellowon the
surface
of
the cut.
• Do not cut morethan
1/3
of
the length
of
the
grass.
This especially applies
during dry periods. Cut first with the
cutting height set high. Then examine
the result
and
lower
to
an
applicable
height. If the grass
is
too long, operate
slowly
and
cut
two
times
if
necessary.
'
MAX
1/3
• For very heavy cutting, decrease the width ofthe cut by making
an
overlap ofthe cut path
and
cutting slowly.
• Cut
in
different directions
each
time
to
prevent stripes
in
the
lawn.
• Regularly
hose
the grass catcher with water
and
let
dry
before
use.
Pores
in
cloth grass catchers
can
become filled
with
dirt
and
dust
with
operation. The grass catcherwill then collect
less
grass.
• The side discharging mode
of
your product
is
the best cutting
mode. Ifyou
try
to
cut a large quantity
of
grass
and
the product
does not operate correctly,
or
has
decreased operation time,
change the product
to
side discharging mode
for
better
performance
and
operation time.
BLADE
CONTROL
1.
Using the primer bulb
is
important
for
engine starting. For cold
starting, press the primer bulb lightly one
to
three times in
succession. For hotstarting, no
need
to
press the primer bulb.
2.
Standing behind the mower, squeeze the engine start/stop
control leveragainst upper handle.
3.
Holding
the
engine start/stop control lever firmly, grasp recoil
starter handle and pull rope
out
with
arapid, continuous, full arm
stroke. Keeping a firm grip on the
starter
handle, let the rope
rewind slowly.
4.
Pull
the recoil starter until engine compression
has
become
difficult
to
pull. Let
the
recoil return
to
the home position, then
pull quickly
to
start
the
engine. Repeat steps
as
needed.
A
WARNING
Rapid
retraction
of
the
starter
cord
(kickback)
will
pull
your
hand
and
arm
toward
the
engine
faster
than
you
can
let
go.
Broken
bones,
fractures,
bruises,
or
sprains
could
result.
USING
AS
MULCHER
For mulching grass, remove the side discharge chute
from
the
mower.Whenyou removetheside discharge chute, the mulch cover
will close. For effective mulching, do
not
cut
wet
grass. If
the
grass
has
been allowed
to
grow
in
excess
of
four
inches, mulching
is
not
recommended.
SIDE
DISCHARGE
MODE
Open
the
mulch cover
and
install the side discharge deflector.
(See
Figure
11)
Figure
11
STOPPING
THE
MACHINE
Release the engine start/stop control lever
to
stop the engine and
blade.
(See
Figure
12)
A
WARNING
Wait for
the
blade
to
stop
completely
before
performing
any
work
on
the
mower.
Figure
12
EMPTYING
THE
GRASS
CATCHER
A
CAUTION
to
prevent
wear.
Do
not
drag
the
bag
when
you
empty
the
grass
catcher
1.
Liftthe grass catcher
with
the
frame handle.
(See
Figure
13)
Figure
13
2.
Remove grass clippings from the grass catcher
from
below the
handle.
3.
Emptygrass clippings
from
the
bag
with
theframe handle.
Operation
I 18
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
In
the
maintenance schedule you
can
see
which parts
of
your
machine require maintenance, and atwhich intervals
it
should take
place. The intervals are calculated
based
on average
use
of
the
machine, and may
differ
dependingon
the
rate
of
your
personal
use.
C Interval Item
1.
Blade
Before
each
use
2.
Bolts and nuts
1.
Engine oil level
.A
WARNING
Always
stop
engine,
allow
engine
to
cool,
disconnect
spark
plug,
and ground against engine before
performing any type of maintenance
on
your
machine.
Service
1.
Check
or
replace
2.
Check
or
tighten
1.
Check
2.
Loose
or
missing hardware
2.
Tighten
or
replace
Engine
fails
to start
3.
Air
cleaner
3.
Check
4.
Unit
and engine 4. Clean
5.
Bolts and nuts
5.
Check
or
tighten
1st
Month or 10
hours
1.
Engine oil
1.
Change
1.
Air
cleaner*
1.
Clean
Annually
or
25
hours
2.
Control
linkages/pivots and wheels
2.
Lubewith
light oil
3.
Underside
of
mower
deck
3.
Clean
Every
3
months
or 30
hours
1.
Engine oil
Every
6
months
or 50
hours
1.
Spark plug
2.
Air
Cleaner
Before
Storage
1.
Fuel system
1.
Change
1.
Replace
2.
Replace
1.
Run
engine until
it
stops
from
lack
of
fuel,
or
add stabilizer
to
afull tank
of
fresh fuel
prior
to
storage.
*Clean more often underdustyconditions
or
when airborne debris
is
present. Replace air cleaner
if
very
dirty.
GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
• Always observe safety rules when performingany maintenance.
• Thewarrantyon this lawn mowerdoes
not
cover items
that
have
been subjected
to
operator abuse
or
negligence.
To
receive full
value
from
warranty, operator must maintain the lawn mower
as
instructed here.
• Changing
of
engine-governed speed will void engine warranty.
• All adjustments should
be
checked at leastonce each season.
• Periodicallycheck all fasteners and make sure these are tight.
19 I
Maintenance
LUBRICATION
1.
Lubricate pivot points
on the blade and drive
controls at least once
a season
with
light oil.
These controls must
operate freely in both
directions.
(See
Figure
14)
Figure
14
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