YaRD-MaN.)// Operator's Manual Riding Mower Internal Bagging System 27.5" Cutting Deck Model 247.270190 Factory No. 13A-328-402 IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment. Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, 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).
TABLEOFCONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices ................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge ...................................................................................................... 6 Assembling Your Riding Mower ......................................................................... 7 Know Your Riding Mower ................................................................................... 9 Operating Your Riding Mower .........
SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATION 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 rider mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol--heed its warning. Your rider mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
injuryordeath.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 in that area or serious injury could result. Mow up and down slopes, not across. Remove obstacles such as rocks, limbs, etc. Watch for holes, ruts or bumps.
Grasscatchercomponents aresubjecttowear, damageand deterioration, which could expose Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper disposal 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 office of Environmental Protection Agency. Recycling centers are established to properly dispose of materials in an environmentally safe fashion. b. Use proper containers when draining fluids.
SIGHT AND HOLD A POWER THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING (.O WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes.
SECTION3: UNPACKING & ASSEMBLING YOURRIDERMOWER • • • • Remove all screws and staples from crate. Holding the sides of the crate firmly, lift the top part of the crate up and keep it aside. Avoid tire punctures. Remove and discard plastic bag covering unit. Lift the rear of the mower and clear the bottom of the crate. Repeat for the front. Be sure parking brake is disengaged; roll unit out of the crate's way. • • LooseParts • • 1. 2.
WARNING: Do not operate the mower if any one of the grass catcher, discharge chute or mulching plug is not firmly installed on the mower. • • • Pivot the cover up and lower the cutting height adjustment lever to the lowest position. Remove the two wing nuts (A and B in Figure 4 ) from two ends of the grasscatcher chute. Loosen the two wing nuts (C and D in Figure 4 ) in the middle of the chute. Do not remove. All four wing nuts (A, B, C, and D) hold the chute to the deck frame.
SECTION4: KNOWYOURRIDERMOWER Compare the illustrations in Figure 6 with your rider mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. The operation of any rider mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the operator's eyes, causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses before operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
Before you move the shift lever to any of the positions, depress the brake pedal and stop the unit. Keep your foot on the brake pedal. CuttingHeightAdjustmentLever Use to raise and lower the cutting deck which determines the cutting height. Brake Pedal Use to stop the mower's forward or reverse motion. StoppingMower • • Release blade engagement pedal all the way. Release the "Go" Pedal and depress the brake pedal. When the mower comes to a complete stop, place the shift lever in neutral.
SECTION5: OPERATING YOURRIDERMOWER UsingThrottle/ChokeControl • The throttle/choke control is used to increase or decrease the speed of the engine.The FAST and the SLOW positions are marked with illustrations of a rabbit and a turtle respectively. See Figure 7. • • • • For normal operation and when using a grass catcher, move the throttle/choke control to the FAST position. To keep the engine cool while running the rider, move the throttle/choke control to the FAST position.
• • • • Pivot the hood assembly up. Pull up the grasscatcher bag by the handle and take it to the proper disposal site. See Figure 8. Hold the bag away from your body. Push down on the bag lever and let the bottom section of the bag fall downwards. The grass clippings will come out from the bottom. See Figure 8. Tap the bag on the ground so that the three legs of the bag press against the ground. The bag lever should snap close while you push the bag downwards.
SECTION6: MAKINGADJUSTMENTS "Go" Pedal WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to riding mower without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire, Adjustment to the "Go" Pedal is made at the cable end. See Figure 9. • • • BrakePedal During normal operation of the rider mower, the brake is subject to wear and tear. Check the brake periodically by carrying out the following test: • Release the parking brake mower in neutral. Depress to roll the rider mower.
SeatPosition • The seat position on the rider mower can be adjusted to maximize the operator's convenience. • • • • Stop the mower completely and engage the parking brake. Turn ignition off. Pivot the hood assembly up. Loosen the four self-tapping screws on the bottom of the seat. • Slide the seat forward or backward in the slot, and position it as desired. Retighten the four screws. If the belt is slipping when you depress the blade engagement pedal about 3/4", loosen the two hex nuts on the cable.
Thread the middle nut as far down as possible. When desired adjustment is reached, retighten the two nuts. Adjust both sides if necessary. Completely loosen, but do not remove, the top hex nut out of the three hex nuts that hold the hex bolt and the ferrule on the deck hanger link assembly. Do not try to loosen or tighten the bottom nut.
Using a 9/16" wrench, loosen the hex nut on the idler pulley. See Figure 13. Remove belt from around deck pulley, idler pulley, and the engine pulley. Place the new belt around the deck pulley and the engine pulley making sure that the belt is routed inside the belt keepers. There are two belt keepers under the grass catcher, one on the idler and the other under the deck belt cover. See Figure 13. Reinstall deck belt cover and secure with two selftapping screws, lock washer and hex nut.
SECTION8: MAINTAININGYOURRIDERMOWER GeneralRecommendations • Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. • The warranty on this rider mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the rider mower as instructed in this manual. • when rotating at high speeds, may cause damage to the mower and/or cause personal injury.
The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season. Check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications. NOTE: Your rider engine is equipped with a resistor spark plug, When replacing plug, make sure to use the resistor type. Lubrication See Figure 17 for an illustration of the lube points described below.
SECTION9: OFF-SEASON STORAGE If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer than 30 days, prepare for storage as follows. Battery • 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. • When storing unit for extended periods, disconnect battery cables and remove battery from the unit.
SECTION10: TROUBLE-SHOOTING Trouble Excessive vibration Mower will not discharge grass or leaves uncut strips Broken Belt Possible Belt shreds Engine will not crank Remedial 1. Bent or damaged blade 1. 2. Bent blade. 2. 1. 2. Engine speed low. Speed selection. 1. 2. 3. 4. Cutting height settoolow. Blades short or dull. 3. 4. 1. Sudden stop or shock load to belt 1. Incorrect belt used 2. 3. Belt engaged abruptly 3. 4. Defective or damaged belt 4. 1.
Possible Trouble Engine cranks but will not start Engine smokes "_w_ Remedial Action Cause not in starting position. 1. 1. Throttle/choke 2. 3. No fuelto the carburetor Fuel line or in-line fuel filter plugged 2. 3. 4. No spark to spark plug 4. 5. Faulty spark plug 5. 6. Dirty air cleaner 6. 1. 2. 3. Engine oil has been overfilled Dipstick not seated or broken Engine loses crankcase vacuum 1. 2. 3. Check owner's guide for correct position for throttle control/choke for starting.
SECTION11: PARTSLISTFORMODEL328 Ref. No. Part No. Description 1 731-1869 Steering Wheel: 4 Spoke 2 731-1904 Steering Wheel Cap Ref. No. Part No. Description 1 731-1877 Steering Column: Black 2 731-1918 Control Knob 3 712-0142 Hex Nut 8-32 4 710-3217 Pan Head Machine Screw #8-32 5 710-0599 Hex Screw TT 1/4-20 x .50" NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below.
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Model328 _ef. No Part No. Ref. No. Description Part No. Description 17962 Switch Plate 25. 731-0511 Trim Strip 2. 650-OOO7 Steering Tube Assembly 26. 735-0265A Floor Pad: LH 3 683-0033A Steering Support Bracket 27. 735-0266A Floor Pad: RH 4 683-0178A Front Axle Assembly: RH 28. 736-0105 Bell Washer 5. 683-0179A Front Axle Assembly: LH 29. 736-0119 Lock Washer Hex Screw AB 30. 736-0160 Flat Washer Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5" Gr.5 Sp. 31.
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Model328 Ref Ref. I No. I Part No. Description 1 I 683-0156 Brake Pedal Assembly 2 I _83-0156 Variable Pedal Assembly 3 L683-0275 Deck Pedal Assembly 4 I 6 L710-1017 683-0161 711-0701 Shift Cam Assembly I Ab Screw 1/4-14 X .
Model328 27 8 25 ,, 22 16 27 26 28 13 12 23 19 1.= 6 29 18 10 21 7 17 24 2 13 20 4 Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 1, 683-0152 Pivot Link Assembly 16. 732-0829 Extension Spring 2. 683-0194 Lift Arm Assembly 17. 732-0837 Torsion Spring 3. 710-0376 Hex Screw 5/16-18 X 1.00 Gr.5 18. 736-0119 Lock Washer 5/16 4. 710-3230 Hex Bolt 1/2-13 X 2.75 Gr.5 Special 19. 736-0140 Flat Washer .385 I.D. x .620 O.D. 5. 711-0332 Lift Bracket 20.
Model328 8 z 3 \ 10 11 r \1 2 Ref. No. ..... I I I I NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add Part No. Description 1 629-0865 Harness Assembly Adapter 2 710-1208 HexTr Screw 5/16-18 x 3.50 3 710-0227 Hex Washer Head Self-Tap.Scew 4 710-0605 Hex Screw 5/16-18 x 1.5 Gr. 5 5 710-0642 Thd. Forming Scr. 1/4-20x .
Model328 32 6 / I X7 9 10 23 27 i 12 31 2S 1 25 22 / / 24 / / / / 23 _ 26/ , / 4j Ref. No. / Part No. Description 1 683-0147 Idler Bracket Assembly 2 710-0191 Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 1.25 3 710-0314 Hex Screw 7/16-20 x 1.0" 4 710-0902 Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 3.75 5 710-1611 Pan Head TL Screw 5/16-18 x .75 6 710-3096 Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 2.0 Special 7 712-0116 Jam Lock Nut 3/8-24 Ref. 8 712-0241 Hex Nut 3/8-24 NO.
Model328 30 18 17 17 17 / 26 30 17 32 18 \ 31 \ / 5 16¸ 15 31 \ 34 16 31 30 \ 31 \\ 11 30 3 i4 25 j 28 35 4 32 Ref. No. Part No. Ref. I No, I Description Part No. Description 1 783-0605 Deck Stabilizing Bracket 20 I 726-0272 3 783-0564A 21 4 I 725-0157 Clamp: 9/16 dia.
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Model328 Ref. No. Part No. 1 683-0149B 2 683-0190A 3 683-0191A 4 683-0192 5 Ref. No. Description Part No. Description 23 731-0708 Frame Rail Support: RH 24 731-1682A Battery Cover Oil Drain S_eeve Frame Rail Support: LH 25 731-1945 Engine Duct 26 27 732-3080 710-0148 Muffler Pipe Extension Hex FI. Screw #8-32 x 0.375 735-0273 Compression Spring Rubber Washer 6 710-0157 Flex Screw 5/16-24 x .75" Gr.
Model328 NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a replacement part. For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Yard-Man Green, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-0665. Yard-Man Green: 0665 Yard-Man Yellow: 0674 Powder Black: 0637 47 11 11 10 8 4 / 3 13 Ref. No. Part No. Description 1. 710-0599 2. 710-0870 3. 710-1017 4. 720-0238 6. 731-0511 7.
Model328 13 \\\ \ 12 7 4 8 Fief. No. Part No. Description 1. 618-0232 Differential Assembly: Single Speed 2. 618-0248 Drive Shaft assembly: LH Brake 3. 618-0072B Upper Housing Assembly 4. 611-0114 Detent Shaft Assembly 5. 661-0006 Brake Yoke Assembly: LH 6. 710-1206 Hex Washer Hd. TT Screw 1/4-20 x 2.37 Gr .5 7. 710-1325 Hex Washer Hd. TT Screw 1/4-20 x 1.65 8. 717-0676 Brake Puck 9. 719-0313B Lower Housing 10. 732-0863 Spring Detent 11. 737-0148 Grease 12.
Model328 {ef. 40. Description 1. 618-0250 Spindle Assembly 2. 683-0150C Deck Assembly 3. 683-0159 Brake Bracket Assembly 4. 683-0173 Deck Belt Cover 5. 710-0134 Carriage Screw 1/4-20 x .62 6. 710-0191 Hex Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25 Grade 8 .21 j19 7, 710-0347 Hex Screw 3/8-16 x 1.75 Gr. 5 27 8. 710-0599 Self-Tapp. Screw 1/4-20 x .5 9. 710-0650 Self-Tapp. Screw 5/16-18 x .75 10. 710-0672 Hex Cap Scr. 5/16-24 x 1.25 11. 710-0932 Carriage Screw 12. 710-1611 Torx Screw 5/16-18 x .
Model328 Ref. No. 1 2 27 24 \ 12 24 18 36 Part No. 631-0060 131-0080 DeScription Flow Indicator Assembly Grass Bag Assembly 3 710-0166 Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 1.0 4 710-0286 Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5" 5 710-0456 Hex Screw #10-16 x 0.5" 6 710-0564 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 2.75" 7 710-0642 Self-Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 0.75" 8 710-0825 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 3.75" 9 710-0924 Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 0.
Model328 10 13 11 9 'l_•\\ \ "2 1 8 ,sO g t \ 15 / 14 11 Ref. No. Part No. Description 1. 629-0945 Harness Assembly w/o relays 2. 725-0267 Ignition Switch: 5 Pin 3. 725-1426 Solenoid: 12 V, 100 amp. 4. 725-1462 Seat Switch 5. 725-1643 Spring Switch 6, 725-1657A Interlock Switch 7. 725-1381 Fuse: 20 amp. 8, 725-1726 Battery Cover 9. 725-3237 Battery Cover: Red 10. 729-0125 Connecter 11. 729-0139 Connecter 12. 729-0171 Connecter 13.
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRD-MaN ,J'#7,e/n The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD PRODUCTS INC ("MTD") with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and wil_, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship.