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W!ARNING' 95 out of .100. mowi ng accidents are caused by the way

. the machine IS operated. ""'"'

That's why you shouldn't even start the ignition of your new riding mower until you've . )

read and thoroughly understand this Owner's Manual (particularly the safety rules).

This riding mower is a heavy piece of machinery that is only as safe as its operator. You

make the rules, so make mowing safety a habit in your family.

Owner's Responsibility

. Insist on a safety demonstration from your Yazoo . Never carry passengers. And don't allow anyone

dealer. (particularly children) to remain in the area you're

. Read this Owner's Manual thoroughly and under- about to mow.

stand how your mower works. Make sure you know. If someone should approach you, or if you need .!.

how to stop your engine quickly. Know where the to get off your mower for any reason, shut off your I

brakes are. engine completely-including blade drive and

. Before you start your mower, detach the spark plug ignition. Do this. manually, even though your mower

wire and disengage the blade drive. Then inspect has a cut-off switch.

beneath the cutting section, making sure all blade. Do not alter or remove the safety guards or safety

nuts are tight, and no foreign object is caught devices.

: underneath. Finally, check the entire mower and . Never operate your Yazoo rider at more than a

! make sure that all nuts, bolts and parts are secure. 15-degree angle of bank. Most engines don't lubri-

i . Adjust the cutting height while ttle mower is on a cate themselves properly at an a~gle greater than

level, firm surface. 15 degrees. Remember, too, that If you go over a

. . . root or bump, the angle of the mower will change,

. Inspect t~e Intended mowing area and .plck u.p any so allow plenty of margin to take care of the

st°!1es, ~tlcks, bottle caps or other foreign objects unexpected. Most riding mower accidents happen

which might be thrown by a mower. on slopes of more than 15 degrees.

. Check all fluid levels-oil, gas, battery. . On slopes, mow across, not up and down. To

. Make sure blade is disengaged and shift into control your Yazoo on slopes, use the foot brake

neutral before starting mower. as necessary. ,"~

. The grass catcher bag must be properly installed . Never let a child operate a mower. And never let .~.J

in order to operate efficiently. When installing the anyone else operate your mower, unless he or she

bag make sure that the side with the tightly woven has received a complete course of instruction-

fabric is next to the engine. This will allow proper including a safety demonstration-on how the

air circulation for most efficient operation and also mower operates and has read and understands the

protect the motor from dust and grass accumulation. Operator's Manual.

. When mowing without the grass catcher, the grass. Do not race the engine; this is not only dangerous,

chute (part number 306-023) must be removed. it's harmful. Don't alter governor settings.

After removi~g. the grass ch~t.e make sure that the. Never mow at night or other times when visibility

chute guard IS In proper position. If your mower . I '

does not have a spring action chute guard, the IS ow.

grass chute must be replaced with a chute guard . Never run the mower indoors where carbon

(part number 306-024). Failure to have a properly monoxide fumes can collect.

installed ch~te guard c.ould ~esult in injury from . Handle gasoline with care. Never add fuel to a

thrown de~rls .and engine failure due t~ grass running engine. When you run out of gas, allow

accumulation In the shroud of the engine. your engine several minutes to cool down before

. 0 . refueling. Gasoline spilled on a hot engine is a

While peratlng: fire hazard.

. Wear sensibl.e cl<?thing-l~ng pants; boots or heavy. Allow the engine to cool before storing rider in

shoes that will grip, even In wet weather; ~afety any enclosure such as a garage or storage shed.

glasses to protect the eyes from low hanging . .

branches; and thin gloves (like golfers') for a sure . To reduce p<?tentlal fIre hazard, keep your mower

grip. Also, don't wear anything that's so loose that free fro~ ~ulld-ups.of grass, grease, leaves and

it might get caught on something. accumulations of dirt.

. If your mower ever vibrates excessively or sounds

unusual, shut off your engine, disconnect the Maintain your Yazoo properly at all

spark plug and disengage the blade driv~. Then-:- times. Check parts frequently and

and only th.en-iook u!1derneath the cutting s.ectlon follow our maintenance and storage'

I for something caught In ttie blade, or something .

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:' that has been loosened or bent. Ins ruc Ions.

",- ASSEMBLY

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire Activating Battery:

and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug CAUTION: There have been isolated cases of battery

. to pre,=ent accidE:'ntal sta~ting when setting-up, acid boiling out onto the battery compartment deck.

adjusting or making repairs to mower. To prevent this the following rules should be followed.

Your Yazoo Red Rider was carefully inspected .

and placed in a carton designed to protect it from . R~move vent caps from all.cells and ,~III each ,?ell

damage during shipment. WI.t~ electr~lyte (battery fluid) to the marked

It was shipped completely assembled. All you minimum line.

will have to do is check the oil level, fill the gasoline. After filling allow the battery to stand for half an

tank with unleaded regular gasoline and activate the hour. Check level of fluid, it should be up to the ring

battery. We recommend that you have your dealer at the bottom of the filler necks, add more fluid if

activate the battery before taking delivery. necessary. Replace vent caps loosely, rinse off any

spillage and wipe dry.

ACTIVATING BATTERY: . Connect wires from battery charger to terminals

WARNING: Always wear protective clothing such on battery. Red, positive (":t-) to positi~e termi~al

as rubber gloves, apron and goggles when working and black, negatIVe (-) wIre to negatIVe terminal.

with battery fluid. Battery fluid is an acid and . Boost the battery on quick charger at low amp

is very corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin (about 5-15 amps) for 5-10 mtnutes.

or cl~t~~iery fluid is spilled, flush area with water. . Battery should read at least 1260 on hydrometer

Spilled fluid will damage the paint on your mower when Installe~.. .

- if not washed off immediately. . After battery IS charged, If needed, top off with

(\, Keep out of reach of children. Call physician distilled water, not to exce~d maximum line. Tighten

'- immediately if the fluid gets into anyone's eyes vent caps, clean up any spillage and replace on

or if swallowed. mower in same position in which it was shipped.

If swallowed; drink large quantities of water . Replace hold down clamp.

or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten eggs . . . . .

or vegetable oil. Call a physician. . Connect positIVe (+) cable to positIVe (+) terminal.

If in the eyes: flush with water for at least

15 minutes and call a physician. WARNING: Positive battery cable must be connected

first to prevent sparks from accidental grounding.

WARNING: GASSES PRODUCED BY THE . Connect negative (-) cable to negative (-) terminal.

BATTERY WHEN CHARGING ARE EXP.LOSIVE . The mower is now ready for use.

AND POISONOUS. Charge battery only In a well

ventilated area. Do not inhale gasses. Do not charge

near an open flame and be careful to avoid causing IMPORTANT!

any sparks when attaching or removing cables. Do not Fuel shut-off valve

smoke when charging battery.

Battery Removal

The battery should be removed to prevent paint

damage when activating and charging. Before remov-

ing carefully note the position of the battery in the i

mower, the position of the positive and negative -- :

terminals and how the positive and negative cables To avoid gasoline spilling or entering the

are attached to these terminals. After the battery crankcase close the shut-off valve when

is charged it must be returned to the same position transporting or servicing your mower, or

and the cables connected in exactly the same way. whe.never it is likely that the engine miqht ~

. Remove cables from terminals. be tilted. Turn the shut-off valve clockwise to;.

- close, counter clockwise to open. If possible,

C- , . Remove hold-down clamp from battery. after closing the valve, run the motor until

. Remove battery from mower. it cuts off in order to burn all the fuel from

the carburetor.

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WARNING: Before starting mower, detach spark Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is running.

plug and inspect beneath the cutting head. Make Avoid spilling gasoline on a hot engine. This can

sure blade retaining nuts are tight and no foreign cause an explosion and serious injury. Store

object is caught underneath. gasoline in a clean, approved container in a cool

ventilated place. Keep out of the reach of children.

Caution: Fill the crankcase with proper oil before

starting engine. See that oil level is maintained

at the proper level.

Controls '"

tCutting Height Adjustment

The lever to your left when seated on the mower

controls the cutting height. Squeeze the handle

and move the lever to anyone of five settings.

Cutting height varies from 1 ~ II to 3~~ I

Throttle

The lever on the left side of the dashboard is

the throttle. All the way to rear is off, all the way

forward is the choke position. In between are

Always wear safety glasses or eye shields operating positions from idle to fast.

during mower operation. We recommend standard

safety glasses or a Wide Vision Safety Mask over

spectacles.

DO NOT wear loose clothing that might

become tangled in the mower's moving parts. DO

wear work shoes or boots and light gloves such as

those worn by golfers for a firm grip.. ~ !

DO NOT run your lawnmower without an .J

Iapproved grass collector in place or deflector'

in covered position.

NEVER carry passengers on this mower.

Don't allow anyone (~articularly children) to remain

in the area you are about to mow.

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, Starter

The starter key is located on the right side of the

dashboard. A back-up recoil starter is located on

top of the motor.

Before Starting Engine

. Check oil before each use while mower is on

a level surface. Fill with SAE30 oil or equivalent.

. Fill fuel tank with regular automotive gasoline.

Do not mix with any additives. Lead-free gasoline

is recommended. Gear Shift Lever

Warning: Exhaust gases contain Carbon Monoxide Caution: Always bring the mower to a complete

which is an odorless and d~adlY poison. Prop.er. stop before shifting from forward to reverse, or !'

care must be taken to provl'de adequate ventilation reverse to a forward gear. Sudden changes of )

when running an engine indoors. direction could throw you from the mower.

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IThe lever to your right when seated on the . Adjust the cutting height before starting engine.

mower is the gear shift lever. There are five . Make sure spark plug is connected, check oil ':;,,;:,.~

forward gears, a neutral detent and reverse. Move and fuel level. We recommend lead-free low ;-:~j

the lever all the way to the rear for reverse. From lead or regular grade of gasoline, which 'has a ~;~cJ,~~~h;

the neutral detent move the lever forward to rea~h minimum octane rating of 77. The use of lead- \ " .

the forward ~ears. The further forward t.he lever IS free or low lead gasolines will result in fewer ~;

m.oved the. higher the gear. DO NOT shift gears combustion chamber deposits. Use a high :.

w~thout us!ng the clutc.h. Damage to the tr~n~axle quality detergent oil classified "For Service -,

will result If the clutch IS not used when shifting. SC, SO, SE or SF." Detergent oils keep the

engine cleaner and retard the formation of gum

and varnish deposits. No special additives need

be used with recommended oils.

. Move throttle control to choke position. This

may not be necessary if the mower has been

I ! running and the engine is still warmed up.

.. . Position gear lever in neutral detent.

. Turn the key clockwise to start position. When "1

engine starts, release the key and move throttle I

control between idle and fast to desired engine

speed. c. "..Ct

NOTE: If the electric starter is inoperative the ~~

recoil starter can be used to start the engine. 7;;

Blade Engagement Lever Move mower to a level area or chock wheels so

The lever to the right of the steering column mower can't move. Turn the key to the start

is the blade engagement lever. Move this lever position, pull the recoil starter handle sharply

~ ~orward to engage blade. Note: The mower will to start. Do not let go of the starter handle when

"il-. lot start when the blade is engaged. it is pulled out. Hold it and allow the rope to

Safety Cut-Off Pedals rewind slowly. Once engine star,ts get b~~k on

The forward end of either foot rest must be mower and move throttle to desired position.

pressed down in order to engage the blade. Lift . To engage blade, move blade engagement lever

your feet and the blade stops and is automatically forward then press on either safety foot pedal.

disengaged. To disengage pull back on lever or lift feet off

of safety pedals. '7

. Push brake/clutch pedal half-way down, move ,'~::;;j:~

gear lever forward from neutral detent to

operating speed desired. To back-up, push ,-

brake/clutch pedal all the way down; when ;~"

mower stops, move gear lever back through ;'!

neutral detent position to reverse. "'-

Caution: When mower is used for the first time, c'J7',~

DO NOT engage blade. Operate the machine in all

gears to be sure that the transaxle is functioning

as it should.

The transaxle on your mower may be serviced

by your local Yazoo dealer or by any Tecumseh

dealer. cc .

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Brake/Clutch Pedal. . WARNING: Do not operate this mower on inclines ~j;f~"ic""'i~

The brake/clutch. pedal IS located above the right of more than 15 degrees. 1~, foot rest. Push this pedal all the way down to ~~"':~,,

operate the brake:. Push dow~ half-way.to ope!ate To Stop Engine ;,:::;"~".;;~",,;

the clutch and shift gears while mower IS moving. . '. 7:,:,

Gears may also be shifted when pedal is com- . Disengage blade lever.. :i~~"":I"

pletely down for braking. . Dep~ess brake pedal to stop machine from ':~

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/. fo Start Engine . Move gear lever to neutral. ;',J[f!~~J:

"- Caution: Make sure Y°l! know .all the controls. . Move throttle to of~ position. "j:E:Ci~

on your mower and their function before starting. . Turn key to off position. 'I

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i 151 @ 21 502-018 Rod End, Vz" Female 88 1201-074, Lever, Blade Engaging

"'-" 8 22 1808-217 Rod, Brake , Assy.

~ @.,. 78 23 1916-137 Spring, Brake Tension 89 2301-004' Washer, 5/16" Lock

,,~@ 24 1808-215 Rod, Idler Linkage 90 1401-020 Nut, 5/16" USS

_.~ ' 25 703-028 Grip, Plastic 91 2501-027 Yoke, 1i/16"

124 26 2015-001 Tray, Snack 92 1604-013 Pin, Rivet 0/16" x 1%"

A- ~ 137 ~ 27 1609-002 Post, Grass Catcher 93 1808-219 Rod, Brake & Idler Housing

~ .1D---~77 Suppon 94 1808-212 Rod,Lift,HandleLatch

:U 28 605-061 Frame, Main 95 209-320 Bolt,%"x1%"NCHH

a>B9: 29 1923-017 S:wi.tch, Control Engirre 96 1401-031 %" Lock Nut

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76 31 215-155 Bushing,NylonSpindle 98 209-529 Bolt,Yz"x2%"

0 32 1914-026 Spindle Assy. R.H. 99 1401-032 %" Jam Nut

, 33 103-098 Axle, Front Assy. 100 209-021 Bolt,%"x%"

~1: 34 1914-027 Spindle Assy. L.H. 101 2301-020 Washer %" Flat

~ 35 1808-216 Rod, Steering Linkage 102 208-002 Bolt, 3/16" x %" RHMS

I 123 36 2305-060 Wheel, Assy. Front 103 1401-030 Nut, %" USS

" ~ 83 37 702-110 Gear, Lower Steering 104 2301-006 Washer, %" Lock

%" x 5Yz" 105 502-017 End, Rod Swivel Female

i ~ 38 1916-139 Spring, Lever Engaging 106 2301-022 Washer, %" Flat

J 65 90 89 39 1901-006 Screw,Set5/16"X%"HH 107 209-494 Bolt,Yz"x13"x%"H.H.

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65 ///, 00110 41 1305-004 Mat, Brake Pedal L/H 109 1401-001 Nut,J/16"USS

~' 122 42 1602-017 Pedal, Assy., Blade Brake 110 2301-001 Washer, 3A6" Lock

-""' 116'/ 75 ~ 43 204-132 Bearing, Roller 111 209-806 Bolt,5/16"-18"x3/4"

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66 115 I , " 89'~90 45 1808-220 Rod,Shifter 112 1401-203 Nut,5/16"-18"WingNut

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, 155f 86 ~ 48 303-067 Cap, Upper Steering 115 2301-003 Washer, Y4" Lock

I ; Housing 116 1401-010 Nut, %" USS

, ~ 49 2006-066 Transm. 117 209-120 Bolt, 5/16" x 1%" UNC HE)

69~ ~ ,120...t#' 79 50 303-074 Cap, Lower Steering 118 1604-015 Pm, Roll 3/16" x 1Va"

.\ '/~ Housing 119 209-038 Bolt, %" x 1Yz"

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~119.: J'117 52 214-313 Bracket, Seat Mt. Frame 121 1401-021 Nut, 5/16"USS Lock

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~,,3 : . 53 214-304 Bracket, Seat Mount 123 209-797 Bolt, %" x 4Vz"

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: ~i: ~~ 55 1308-002 ,Ma9net, Seat Mount 125 1401-070 Nut, %" SAE Jam

104~ I '\ " 56 1923-015 Swltch,.C~ntrol 126 801-531 Handle, Parking Brake

103~.""1'-~ I I Transmission 127 2301-052 Washer, 5/16" SAE Flat

/~ 111tl :89 57 214-303 Bracket, Transmission 128 1604-131 Pin, Roll 3/16" x 1%"

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1~ OWl (Black) 12" 131 1606-052 Plug, Grass Catcher Post

59 1916-138 Spring, Seat 132 303-068 Cap, Dust

. 60 227 -001 Button, Seat Spring 133 314-097 Cover, Steering Insp.

61 704-352 Guard, Belt 134 1201-073 Lever, Lift Assy

62 1608-353 Pulley, Engine 135 1608-351 Pulley, Engine

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63 1102-002 Key 136 102-081 Arm, Shift Assy.

\ 64 203-004 Battery 137 1923-019 Switch, Anti-Start

65 1808-234 Rod, Battery Tie Down 138 2301-200 Washer, %"

No. Part No. Description 66 301-115 Cable, Battery (Red To 139 1201-075 Lever, Shift Assy.

1 502-002 End, Rod Staner) 19" 140 214-326 Brkt., Brake Rod

2 1808-222 Rod,BladeEng. 67 1102-013 Key, Woodruff 3/16"x 3/4" 141 2301-025 Washer,Yz"SAE

3 804-081 Hood, Assy. (Steering 68 1608-352 Pulley, Trans. 142 209-519 Bolt, Yz" x 1Yz"

Column) 5Yz" 00 x %" 10 MTO 143 1401'050 Yz" USS Nut

4 301-108 Cable, Throttle 69 1608-354 Pulley, Engine YR-TJO 144 214-300 Brkt., Brake Rod

5 1913-095 Spacer, Steering Shaft 70 205-504 Belt, A30.3 EL 145 1901-215 Screw, Self Threading

~ 6 1904-238 Shaft, Assy. Steering 71 2305-061 Wheel, Assy. Rear 146 209-126 Bolt, Motor

7 1104-012 Knob, %" x 16" (HYDRO) 72 1806-009 Ring, Snap 147 2301-098 Washer, %" 0.0.

8 806-214 Housing, Steering Column 73 102-079 Arm, Idler 148 1913-120 Spacer, Engine Pulley

: 9 1923-009 Switch, Electric Stan Va" x 13/4" x 7Yz" 149 209-809 Bolt, 7/16" - 20 x 1"

1923-020 Switch, Manual Stan 74 214-305 Bracket, Idler Arm 150. 2301-007 Washer!/16" Lock

10 811-011 Harness, Wire (Man Stan) 75 1923-007 Switch, Solenoid 151 2301-010 Washer,%"Lock

811-010 Harness, Wire (Elec. Stan) 76 1608-356 Pulley, Idler 152 209-824 %" Carrage Bolts

. 11 2303-010 Wheel, Steering 3" 00 x %" 10 x 1.570 153 1401-221 Nut, %" Wing

12 1604-064 Pin, %" x 2" Roll 77 705-038 Guide, Belt 154 1401-197 Nut, Brass

13 1305-002 Mat, Foot Rest 78 1605-102 Plate, Idler Assy. 155 209-326 Bolt, %" x 1Yz" NCHH

14 1601-001 Pad, Brake Ped.al 79 1916-142 Spring, Blade Brake 156 2003-064 Tire, Front

15 1815-001 Rest, Foot (R.S.) 80 1916-012 Spring, CIS Lever 157 2003-065 "\;ire, Rear

16 1602-018 Pedal, Assy. Clutch 81 209-108 Bolt, 5116" x %" USS Cap 158 1805-009 Rim, Front

,~~c. & Brake 82 209-114 Bolt,Capx.5116-18"x1" 159 1805-010 Rim,Rear

if 7 1808-218 Rod, Brake & Clutch 83 1808-235 Rod, Battery Tie Down 160 212-028 Bolt, 7/16" Shoulder

:, 3 1808-214 Rod, Cutting Se.c. Linkage 84 1916-136 Spring, Lift Lever Deck 161 2301-021 5/16" 1.0. Flat Washer

",:- /9 806-215 Housing, Blade Engaging 85 1604-002 Pin, Cotter 3/32" x 1" 162 214-299 Brkt., Shift Lever Assy.

(Front) 86 208-021 Bolt, %rl x %" RSMS 163 208-007 Bolt, 3/16" x 1%" RH MS

20 806-213 Housing, Outer (Front) 87 102-078 Arm, Upper Blade 164 . 2301-077 Washer Retainer 5/16"

Deck Lift Engaging Assy. ' 165 1401-225 %" Castle Nut

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CUTTING J---@49 1 1401-070 Nut,SAEJam%"

41m / 2 2301-010 Washer, Lock, %" .

SECTION r'//---@)50 3 1102-001 Key,0/16"Xo/16"x1" ,

I: 4 1608-350 Pulley,8"O.D.x3/4"Bore "

@I 5 209-350 Bolt,%"x21f2"N.C.H.H...~-

ftA ft TS @ 4 6 217-020 Brake, Band pro's

r'Hn 7 407-015 Drum, Brake Assy.

1 8 1901-033 Screw, Set

0 I 9 311-090 Collar, Hub CIS

, V- 5 -if 10 205-505 Belt, Section AA 80. EL

: I' 11 209-326 Bolt,%"x11f2"N.C.H.H.'

, II 12 209-038 Bolt,1f4"x11f2"

'---, I 13 14010010 Nut, Y4" USS

':1 14 1608-355 Idler4"ODx1f2"ID

(fi"I Pulley SG x 10/16"

I:, 6 15 209-108 Bolt,USSCapon6"x3/4"

1 16 102-080 ArmldlerYB"x5"x17"

1 I 17 214-309 Spring Hook (Hub)

1 m I Bracket,YB"x3/4"x2?/s"

7r-"";;-) 3: 18 1916-140 Spring, Blade Brake

. ~ I 19 2301-003 Washer Lock 1f4"

I ~ I 20 1401-031 Nut, Lock %"

~// 8 I 21 2301-006 Washer, %" Lock

9~ I 22 1604-043 Rivet

1 I 23 705-037 Guide, HUB Support Belt

: I 24 2301-004 Washer, Lock 0/16"

(::::j~~ ~11 I 25 1401-020 Nut,USSo/1o" 10 ~ ~: I 214-308 Bracket,HubSupport3A6"

9'1.00 12W I 26 x4"X16"

i : : i : 27 204-060 Bearing,HUB3/4"

138 I I 28 402-007 Deck, CIS

: I I I 29 2301-022 Washer,Flat%"

~ II I I' 15~ 214-310 Bracket CIS Lift 0/16"

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~I 214-311 Bracket, CIS Lift 0/16"

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15 V I r,:;V 16 /! 23 / 32 2301-024 Y2" Flat

I I I // I 33 1904-247 Shaft, CIS Hub

I 0 " I /'" / / ... 34 806-216 Housing, Hub Assy. fr

I /...frl"'~19J ...",/ .../ ~24 35 209-114 Bolt,Capxo/16"-18"x1'" ~

~/A ( I ~ (' //5 /"'/ I 36 101-114 Adapter,B/W '. )

/// ~17 21~ 2@ 451 1/ ~4 /'" ~ 25 . 37 1906-014 Shield, Hub --

1y/ ' I ,I I -29-/ 38 206-985 Blade

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I :.. ~ I ' 26 40 306-024 Chute, Discharge (Metal)

I r ' I I 41 1102-011 3/16"Xo/16"xY2"Key

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C)Y ii, ~- I ~ ~ I 45 1401-030 Nut, USS %"

Ii' J "'" 46 , ~ 46 303-072 Cap, Roll Pin 1f2"

AI fl 15tE3 47 1604-128 Pin,1f2"x61f4"

'~/ 48 1809-004 Roller, Rubber

L.-~ ...//. .-/)48 49 2301-200 Washer, %" Flat

I 15 // ~ 50 2301-028 Washer, 3/4" Flat

...'" :' ~ 1e"""" 13/~ 51 1916-158 Spring, Chute Guard

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No. Part No. Description ~ .:",

1 200-013 Bag, Grass Catcher 21 I.V ;"1'

2 200-014 Skirt, Grass Bag Dirt

513 206-985 Blade, 30"

4 206-984 Blade, Lift 1ip ~~ 53 56

5 208-034 Boll, :r16" x 1¥4" ~~~ / 55

57. 6 209-021 Boll, ¥4" - 20 58 ---, ~~/

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7 214-389 Bracket, Discharge Tube 40 '-.8 4 ~,

8 306-023 Chute, Discharge . ~

,'f 9 314-107 Top, Grass Container 45

~ 10 605-063 Frame, Grass Catcher Yaloo Peerless Yaloo Peerless

.11 605-064 Rod, Grass Bag No. No. No. Description No. No. No. Description

12 1401-010 Nul,¥4"-20UNC 1 304-146 770071A Case Transaxle 37 204-138780111 Bearing Needle

13 1401-021 NuI,5A6::Lock 2 702-119 778136 Gear, 'Spur (15 teeth) 38 113 Washer: Flat

14 1401-196 NUI,:r16 3 702-120 778126A Gear Spur (20 teeth) 39 119 Bearing Ball

15 1401-201 Nul, Grass Bag Retainer 4 702-121 778127A Gear'Spur(25teeth) 40 066 Spacer'

16 1901-176 Screw,5/16". 5 702-122 778129A Gear: Spur (30 teeth) 41 1806-109 788051 Ring,SQCut i

17 2005-062 Tube, Grass Discharge 6 702-123 778121A Gear Spur (20 teeth) 42 1806-110 788057 Ring SQClJt

I18 2301-003 Washer, ¥4" Lock ' :

19 213-046 Brace Discharge Chute 7 702-124 778123A Gear, Spur (25 teetl)1 43 204-140 780112 Bearing, Needle

. 20 208-021 Bolt ~" x 3f4" RHMS 8 702-125 778124A Gear, Spur (30 teeth) 44 2301-289 780114 Washer, Flat

, ~ 9 702- 126 778122A Gear, Spur (22 teeth) 45 1901 - 165 792085 Screw, Flanged Hex

CAUTION: Stop engine or motor and 10 702-127 778128A Gear, Spur (28 teeth) Washer Hd, self threads

set park1ng brake before attaching or 11 702-128 778125 Gear, Spur (35 teeth) ¥4." - 20" x 2Y4" ~

removing grass catcher Under normal 12 702-129 778154 Gear, Bevel (42 teeth) 46 1806-111 788053 Ring, SQ. Cut

I. , . 13 311-092 784266 Collar, Shift 47 314-091 772082 Cover, Transaxle

use.the catcher bag mate~lall~ 14 1917-074 786083 Sprocket (18 teeth) 48 1808-225 784290 Rod & Fort Assy Shift .

subject to wear and deterioration and 15 1917-075 786082 Sprocket (9 teeth) 49 1904-244 776135 Shaft, Input.

should be checked frequently for 16 1904-243 776181 Shaft, Counter 50 1904-245 776184A Shaft, Brake

Ireplacement. Replacement bag should 17 1619-001 778153 Bevel Pinion, Input 51 1605-106 790007 Plate, Brake Pad

be checked to insure compliance 18 1913-213 786074 Sp~cer 52 1601-011 790006 ~d, Brake

with original manufacturer specifi- 19 1619-002 778138 PIniOn, Output. 53 1604-117 786026 Pin, Dowel

cations 20 702-132 778139 G~ar,OutPut 54 1401-198792075 Nul, Lock 5/16-24

. 21 404-011 790003 DiSk, Brake 55 2301-290 792076 Washer, Flat .',,-

When mowing without the grass 22 1102-050 792089A Key 56 1201-076 790019 Lever, Brake

catcher the grass chute (part number 23 1912-028 786075 Sleeve 57 1901-164 792073 Screw Hex Hd. Self

30602'3) t b d Aft 8 24 2301-289 780-114 Washer thread Y4" -20x Y4" ,

-. mus e remove. er 25 1806-108 788040 Ring, Retaining 58 813-003 790005 Holder, Brake Pad

Iremoving the grass c~u~e make sure 26 215-160 780105A Bushing, Flanged 59 702-130 778053A Gear Assy, Differential

that. ~he chute guard IS In proper 27 215-161 780118A Bushing, Flanged 60 215.162 780064 Bushing

position. If your mower does not have 28 305-113 786081 Chain, Roller (#41, 60A 215-163 780120 Bushing

" a spring action chute guard, the grass 24 Links) 61 702-131 778166 Gear, Bevel

chute must be replaced with a chute 29 2301-285 780072 Was~er, Thrust 62 1619-003 778131 P~nion,.Bevel

c.~ guard (part number 306-024) Failure 30 204-137 780122 Bearing, Needle 63 1604-118 786034 Pin, Drive

C h I . II d .h 31 219-004 792077 Ball, Steel 64 2301.291 780065 Washer, Thrust

to ave a proper y ~ns.t~ e cute 32 2301-286 780109 Washer, Thrust 65 1806-112 792109 Ring, Retaining

guard could result In Injury from 33 1901-163 792078 Screw Set % -16~ % 66 1604-119 792040 Pin Roll

i thrown debris and engine failure due 34 1916-141 792079 'Spring'.3001.600 67 2301-292 780001 Washer, Thrust

I to grass accumulation in the shroud 35 1901-164 792073 Screw, Hex Hd. Self 68 103-099 774575 Axle (130/16")

of the engine. thread Y4. 20 x 1Y4 69 103-100 774574 Axle (117/16")

! 36 2301-287 780108 Washer, Thrust 70 1806-113 792035 Ring, Retaining

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MAINTENANCE

Caution: Always disconnect spark plug wire and Storage i. ~

place wire ~here it can~ot contact sp~r~ plug to At the end of each mowing season: 'c.- -

prev.ent accl~ental starting when serviCing or . Check engine oil.

making repalr~ to mower. . .. . Drain fuel tank and carburetor by allowing engine

. Sh~t off engine and remove key from Ignition to run until it is out of gas.

switch.

Caution: Do not run engine in an enclosed area.

After First 2 Hours of Operation Do not drain and store gasoline. Dispose of any

. Inspect mower carefully for loose parts. gasoline not used. Gasoline I.oses i.ts ability to.work

. Change engine oil. Use SAE30 weight engine oil. well after a few m.onths! and.lf left In mower will

Use a high quality detergent oil classified "For leave gum deposits which wll.1 clog the fuel system.

Service SC, SO, SE or SF." Detergent oils keep . Fully. charge battery then disconnect both

the engine cleaner and retard the formation of terminal leads and clean.

gum and varnish deposits. . Remove battery from mower. .

- The motor should be warm when draining oil. . Re~ove .spark plug. Pour a small amou!"'t of

-Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely en!;jlne 011 through the spark plu.g hole Into the

from crankcase. cylinder. Crank slowly with recoil starter to

-Replace drain plug and tighten. distribute oil t~en re.place spar~ plug.

-Add new oil until it reaches full mark on dip- . Clean m?~er Including u.nderslde. Use ~ax to

stick. (Approximately 1 X pints) protect finish. Grass particles. chaff or dirt can

clog the air cooling system. especially after

Before Each Use ~ prolonged service in cutting dry grass or very

. Check engine oil. dirty. air. Continued operation with a clogged

. Check battery acid level. Add water if necessary. cooling system c~n .cause severe overh.eating

Charging battery: and possible engine damage. The drawing shows

-If the battery is allowed to sit up for long the blower ~ousing removed and areas to be

periods of time it may need to be recharged. cleane.d. This should be a regular maintenance

See instructions for this procedure under operation. Done yearly or every 100 hours.

assembly, page 3. whichever comes first.

. Inspect mower before starting. . Greas~ all lubrication points. ('~

. Store In dry place. ',/

cvel ry 2~ ~ours Procedure to change the cutting section blade belt "

. ean air filter. on all YR-30 models.

-Remove top of air cleaner and lift out foam filter.

-Clean in detergen~and water solution. 1) Remove rear belt guard at bac~ of mo~er.

-Squeeze dry and replace. 2) Loosen f~o~t belt guard on cuttl!",g sectl~n.

-Check paper filter. Replace if necessary. 3) Remo~e X keeper bolt on cutting section

. Check engine oil. Change engine oil every 25 under Idl~r;, .. .

hours of operation if the engine is operated under 4) Remove X ~ol~ from transml~slon linkage o.n

heavy load. or in high ambient temperature. top of transmiSSion and push linkage rod up Into

Change oil every 50 hours of operation, under seat box area. .

normal operating conditions. 5) ~oosen set screw In belt !iluard collar on larg~

. Check spark plug. 191er located under chassIs at front of transmls-

-Check electrodes for gap using a wire feeler slon. Push belt guard up to allow belt to come

gauge. Gap should be .030". ol;Jt of pulley groov~. . .

-Electrodes should be light brown in color and 6) Disconnect trans.mlsslon safety switch (pull

free from oil or carbon deposits. connector off switch lugs).

-If necessary, replace spark plug. Use L-M plug. 7) Remove belt (part number 205-505).

. Grease wheels. If necessary re-pack bearings. 8) Reverse procedure to replace belt.

. Grease steering linkage and gears. NOTE: Cutting section does not have to be

. Check blade, sharpen or replace if necessary. removed from unit.

Caution: A blade that is bent is dangerous an.d Procedure to change drive belt on all YR-30 models.

must be replaced. An out of balance blade will

cause the mower to vibrate excessively and can 1) Lock parking brake to take tension off belt (even

cause d~mage. Replace or have your dealer if belt is broken or missing).

balance It. 2) Remove X" keeper bolt on clutch idler arm.

. Check and clean blade housing. 3) Remove cutting section belt from rear engine

. Check blade drive belt for wear. If belt shows pulley.

excessive :wear h~v.e your. ~ealer repla<?e it. 4) Sl~p the dr~ve belt off the idler ar.m pulley. !l

. Clean engine. This IS an 'llir c<?oled engine and 5) Slip the drive belt off the transmiSSIon pulley ,I

operates best when cooling fins are clean. Keep and remove.

them free of dust, dirt and oil by cleaning with 6) Reverse the above steps to replace the drive

a stiff bristle brush. belt (part 205-504).

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LUBRICATION

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Front Wheel Bearing Pivot Bolt

All-purpose grease into All-purpose grease into

grease fitting. grease fitting.

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1 Gear Lever , Thin coat of all-purpose

grease on contact areas

of moving parts.

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Cutting Section

Thin coat of all-purpose

grease on contact areas

of moving parts.

valve

Brake/Clutch Shaft

~ Thin coat of all-purpose

grease on contact areas

of moving parts. to

To avoid gasoline spilling or entering the

Pulley Idler Arm crankcas~ close the. s.hut-off valve when

Thin coat of all-purpose transportln.g .or .servlclng your mc:>wer, ?r

" grease on contact areas whe.never It IS likely that the engine ml~ht

of moving parts. be tilted. Turn the shu~-off valve clockwls.e to

\ close. counter clockwise to open. If possible,

, after closing the valve. run the motor until

\- it cuts off in order to burn all the fuel from

the carburetor.

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WARNING

1. Do not exceed a 15-degree angle

of bank with any Yazoo mower. I

2. If you can't judge a 15-degree

slope, remember this: if your

Imower won't climb the slope

straight on, or if you walk the

area and don't feel comfortable,

stay off the slope.

3. Read this manual thoroughly

and understand the instructions

before operating your mower.

4. Use plenty of common sense !

when you're mowing.

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YAZOO MANUFACTURING COMPANY

'c 3650 Bay Street. P.O. Box 4449. Jackson, MS 39216

Phone: 601/366-6421 . Telex 504150

For efficient, satisfactory service on all our equipment. factory recommended parts are most essential.

Yazoo Manufacturing Company uses only the finest materials and expert workmanship to manufacture the

replacement parts for your rider. Equal consideratiO'n is given to component parts secured from vendors.

When ordering replacement parts, give:

1. Correct part number(s).

2. Desired quantity.

3. Description of part(s).

Yazoo Manl!facturing .Compa,ny produces o~IY the mower itself. For service or repair on the engine. (~,

contact the engine manufacturer s nearest service agent or dealer.

Part No. 1301-061

MP25M885195 . PRINTED IN USA

Yazoo Red Rider Owner's manual

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