YaRD-MaN OPERATOR S MANUAL 21" Self-Propelled Mulching Mower Model No.
Table of Contents Content Page Safe Operation Practices ......................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge ............................................................................................ 5 Finding 6 Model Number ............................................................................. Unpacking ................................................................................................ 6 Setting Up Mower .................................
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your lawn mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol--heed its warning.
DO: • • Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. • Watch for holes, ruts, hidden objects, or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your balance release the blade control handle immediately aed the blade will stop in less than 3 seconds. ° • • DO NOT: • Mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments.
SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE 1+41 A POWER I 911 A CORNER I •, _ I ! POLE OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST I _ VlF_j.) i .... SLop Lt%_ ,_ WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury+ If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury.
SECTION 3: FINDING MODEL NUMBER This owner's guide is an important part of your new Yard-Man lawn mower. It will help you to assemble, prepare and maintain your mower. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start assembling the mower for its first use, please locate its model plate and copy the information on to this owner's guide. The information on the model plate is very important if you need help from your nearest service center or the Yard-Man customer support department.
SECTION 5: SETTING UP MOWER Tools Required • Pair of Pliers • Funnel • Set of adjustable wrenches Disconnecting Spark Plug • Before setting up your lawn mower, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug, and ground it against the engine. See Figure 3. • If the engine is equipped with the optional rubber boot, attach the boot to a bolt on the engine to ground.
Note:Makesureto routethecablesinsidethelowerhandle.Alsodonotcrimpthecableswhileliftingthe handleup. • Forshippingpurposes,the hairpinclip is placedin the outerholeof the weldpin on the lower handle.Removethe hairpinclipfromthe outerholeoftheweldpin. • Usinga pairof pliers,insertthe hairpinclip intothe innerholein the weldpin. Repeaton other side.SeeFigure5B. ° Attachthecablesto thelowerhandlewiththetwocableties alreadyonthelowerhandle.Pulltight thecabletiesandcutofftheextra.SeeFigure5Cbelow.
Attaching Grasscatcher • Lift the rear discharge door and remove the rear mulching baffle from the mower. See Figure 7. Rear Mulching Baffle FIGURE 7 NOTE: Make sure that the cables are routed to the outside of the handle and out of the way when attaching the grasscatcher. • Place the hooks of the grasscatcher into the slots in the handle bracket assemblies on both sides. See Figure 7. Release the rear discharge door. • To remove the grasscatcher, lift the rear discharge door on the mower.
SECTION 6: 'CONTROLS Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustrations in Figure 9 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference, The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the operator's eyes thus causing severe eye damage.
SECTION 7: OPERATION Gas And Oil Fill-Up Oil: • Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH. Use SAE30 oil; do not use 10W40 oil, • Fill oil sump and check the oil level following steps below. a. Position the mower on level ground and clean area around oil fill plug. b. Remove oil fill plug and dipstick, Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and tighten securely. c. Remove dipstick and check oil revel.
• Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches the start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point). Let the rope rewind slowly. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly. • After the engine starts, move throttle control to desired engine speed. Stopping Engine • Move throttle control lever to SLOW position. • Release blade control handle to stop the engine and the blade.
Adjusting Cutting Height Refer to height adjustments section of this manual on page 16 for instruction on how to adjust the cutting height and the handle height. • For best results in mowing, keep the cutting height position high until it is determined which height is best for your lawn. SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE maintenance or adjustments on your mower.
Chute Deflector & Rear Discharge Door • Lubricate the torsion spring and the pivot point on each end of the chute deflector and the rear discharge door using a light oil. This will prevent rusting and ensure that the deflector, which is a safety device, can aJways work properly. Engine • Follow the engine manual instructions and recommended schedule for lubricating engine components.
To Remove Blade • Remove the bolt and bell washer which hold the blade-pulley assembly to the engine crankshaft. See Figure t2A, Remove the assembly from the crankshaft. • Remove the two bolts and lock nuts from the blade assembly. • Remove the blade from the blade adapter and pulley. To Replace Blade; ° Before reinstalling the blade-pulley assembly to the unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft surface of the blade adapter with light oil or engine oil.
Replacing Drive Belt • Remove the two shoulder screws from on top of the deck which secures the belt guard to the mower deck. See Figure 13. • Remove the belt guard from the unit by lightly pressing inward on the sides of the belt guard. This will release the tabs that secure the belt guard to the height adjuster brackets. • Remove the idler from the idler bracket using 7/16" wrench and socket. See Figure 13. • Remove the belt from the transmission pulley as shown in Figure 13. Drive Belt \ NOTE: The w
Adjusting Drive Clutch • The drive clutch adjustment wheel is located on the drive clutch control handle housing and is used to tighten or loosen the drive belt. See. You will have to adjust the drive clutch control if any of the following happens. a. The mower does net propel itself with the drive clutch engaged. b. The mower's drive wheels hesitate with the drive clutch engaged.
An adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel position provides cutting height adjustment. Each adjusting plate has nine height positions. Height of cut will be changed when the thumb lever is moved from one hole to another. • Simply depress the lever towards the wheel and move the lever assembly to desired position. See Figure 16B. • For rough or uneven lawns, move the height adjustment handles to higher cutting height position.
• Changeoilif it hasnotbeenchangedinthe lastthreemonths.Forinstructions on howto changeoil,referto theenginemanual. • Cleanengine and remove any grass clippings, dirt, or chaff from the exterior of the engine. • Remove any dirt or debris from cooling fins, air intake screen, levers, and linkage, Other • Do not store gasoline from one season to another. • Replace your gasoline can if it starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in the gasoline will cause problems. Store unit in a clean, dry area.
SECTION 12: REPAIR PARTS 1 2 /3 / 7 12 27 26 18 14 _ 10 9 31 76 30 ! 75 29 45 \ "73 69 72 70 28 23 52 38 _" 39 40 42 20 37 41
Rel. No, Part No. Code Ref. No. Description Part No, i Code I Description 1. 731-1057 Upper Drive Cover 2. 3. 731-0620 Drive Lever 39. 40. 756_1146 746-0411 Blade Adapter 731-1058 Lower Drive Cover 41. 742-0741 4. 731-t059 Mounting Cap 42. 736-0452 Mulching Blade: 21" Flat Washer .516 x 1,5 x .134 5. 710-0841 Screw # 10-12 x .75 43. 710-0606 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 1.50 6. 746-0960 Drive Cable 44. 710-1257 Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 2.50 7. 747-0824 Control Lever 45.
51 40 / • ® 33 ® 14 35-" : 32 • " 30 31 19 \ 52 15 53 16 20 21 22 46
Ref. No. I Part No. Code Description 1. 712-3025 HexJam 2. 736-0425 Bell Washer.325 3. 756-1042 Pulley Code Ref. Nut5/16-24 x .930 x .045 x .930 x .045 Description Part No. 28. 710-t276 Hex Screw w/Washer 1/4-20 x .750 29. 618-0298 Transmission Assembly (includes ref.# 1to 30) 30. 1732-0708 Bearing Retainer 31. /741-0604 4, 736-0425 Bell Washer.325 5. 712-0896 Lock Nut1/4-28 6. 736-0406 FlatWasher.442 7, 782-7598 Belt Keeper 32. 1748-0355 8.
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRD-MaN' For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America, its possessions and territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC 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.
