Yard-Man 12A-989Q701 Owner's manual

Brand: Yard-Man

Model: 12A-989Q701

Category: Lawnmowers

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

989 series

Yard-Man 12A-989Q701 is a 21" Self-Propelled Mower with a powerful engine that is suitable for most lawns. It comes with a variety of features that make it easy to use and maintain, including a self-propelled mechanism that makes it easy to maneuver, and a 3-in-1 cutting system that allows you to choose between mulching, bagging, or side discharging the clippings. The mower also features a 6-position height adjustment lever that allows you to choose the perfect cutting height for your lawn, and a large 2.5-bushel grass catcher that reduces the need to empty the clippings frequently.

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips &Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • Warranty

OF A O A AL

21" Self-Propelled Mower

Model Series 989

iMPORTANT

READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION

Warning: Thisunitisequippedwithan internalcombustionengineandshouldnotbeusedon or nearanyunimprovedforest-covered,brush-

coveredor grass-coveredlandunlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemisequippedwitha sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).

If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbemaintainedineffectiveworkingorderbytheoperator.IntheStateofCaliforniatheaboveisrequiredbylaw

(Section4442oftheCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode).Otherstatesmayhavesimilarlaws.Federallawsapplyonfederallands.A sparkarrester

forthemufflerisavailablethroughyournearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contacttheservicedepartment,RO.Box361131Cleveland,

Ohio44136-0019.

PRINTEDIN U.S.A.

MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019

FORMNO.770-02331

01/2006

This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower, it will help you assemble,

prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.

Table of Contents

Slope Gauge ....................................................... 3

Safe Operation Practices ................................... 4

Setup and Adjustment ....................................... 6

Operating Your Lawn Mower .............................. 8

Maintaining Your Lawn Mower ......................... 10

Trouble Shooting .............................................. 14

Off-Season Storage and Safety Labels .......... 15

Parts List ........................................................... 16

Warranty ............................................ Back Cover

Finding and Recording Model Number

BEFOREYOU STARTASSEMBLING

YOURNEW EQUIPMENT,

please locatethe modelplate onthe equipmentand copythe

informationtothe sample modelplate providedtothe right.

Youcan locatethe modelplate by standingat theoperating

position andlookingdown atthe rear ofthe deck. This

informationwill be necessaryto usethemanufacturer'sweb

site and/or obtain assistancefrom the CustomerSupport

Departmentoran authorizedservice dealer.

Model Number

Serial Number

P. O. BOX 361131

CLEVELAND,OH44136

www.yardman.com 330-220-4683

800-800-7310

Customer Support

Please do/VOTreturn the unit to the retailer from which it was

purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

1. Visityardman.com. Click onthe CustomerSupport

menuoption.

2. Phonea Customer Support Representativeat 1 (800)

800-7310.

Ifyou havedifficultyassembling this productor haveany questionsregardingthe controls, operationor maintenanceof this unit,

youcan seek helpfrom the experts. Choosefromthe optionsbelow:

3. Theengine manufacturerisresponsiblefor all engine-

relatedissueswith regardsto performance, power-rating,

specifications,warrantyand service. Pleasereferto the

enginemanufacturer'sOwner's/Operator's Manual,packed

separatelywith your unit,for more information.

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This symbol points

out important safety

instructionswhich, if

notfollowed, could

endangerthe personal

i safety and/or property

ofyourself and others.

Readand follow all

instructionsinthis man-

ualbeforeattempting to

operatethis machine.

Failureto complywith

these instructionsmay

resultin personalinjury.

i When youseethis

symbol.

HEED iTS WARNING

Your

i Flesponsibility

I Restrictthe use

i of this powermachine

to personswho read.

understand

and followthe warnings

and instructions

in this manual

andon the machine.

WARNING: EngineExhaust,some of its constituents,andcertain vehiclecompo-

nentscontain or emit chemicals knownto Stateof Californiato cause cancerand

birth defectsor other reproductiveharm.

DANGER: Thismachinewas builtto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safe operation in this

manual.As with anytype of powerequipment,carelessnessor erroronthe part ofthe operatorcan

result inseriousinjury.This machine iscapableof amputatinghands andfeet andthrowingobjects.

Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious injury or death.

Children

Tragicaccidentscanoccurifoperatorisnotalertto presence

ofchildren.Childrenareoftenattractedtomowerand mowing

activity.Theydonot understandthe dangers.Neverassume

thatchildrenwill remainwhereyoulastsawthem.

1. Keepchildrenoutofthe mowingareaand underwatchful

careofa responsibleadultotherthanthe operator.

2. Bealertandturnmoweroffif achildentersthearea.

3. Beforeandwhilemovingbackwards,lookbehindanddown

forsmallchildren.

4. Useextremecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,

doorways,shrubs,trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscure

yourvisionofachildwhomayrunintothe mower.

5. Keepchildrenawayfromhotor runningengines.Theycan

sufferburnsfroma hotmuffler.

6. Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsoldto operateapower

mower.Children14yearsoldandovershouldreadand

understandoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthis

manualandshouldbetrainedandsupervisedbyaparent.

General Operation

1. Readthisoperator'smanualcarefullyin its entiretybefore

attemptingtoassemblethismachine.Read,understand,

andfollowall instructionsonthe machineandin the

manual(s)beforeoperation.Becompletelyfamiliarwith

thecontrolsandthe properuseofthis machinebefore

operatingit. Keepthis manualin a safeplaceforfuture

andregularreferenceandfor orderingreplacementparts.

2. Thismachineisa precisionpieceof powerequipment,

nota plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all

times.Yourunithas beendesignedto performonejob: to

mowgrass.Do notuseit foranyotherpurpose.

3. Neverallow childrenunder14yearsoldto operatethis

machine.Children14yearsoldand overshouldreadand

understandthe instructionsinthismanualandshould

betrainedand supervisedby a parent.Onlyresponsible

individualswhoarefamiliarwiththeserulesofsafe

operationshouldbeallowedto usethismachine.

4. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentisto

beused.Removeall stones,sticks,wire,bones,toysand

otherforeignobjectswhichcouldbetrippedoveror picked

upandthrownbythe blade.Thrownobjectscancause

seriouspersonalinjury.Planyourmowingpatternto avoid

dischargeof materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystanders

andthe like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta

wallorobstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterial

toricochetbacktowardtheoperator.

5. Tohelpavoidbladecontactorathrownobjectinjury,

stayinoperatorzonebehindhandlesandkeepchildren,

bystanders,helpers,andpetsat least75feet frommower

whileit is inoperation.Stopmachineifanyoneenters

area.

6. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduringopera-

tionandwhile performinganadjustmentor repairtoprotect

youreyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancauseserious

injurytothe eyes.

7. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fitting

slacksandshirts. Shirtsandpantsthatcoverthe armsand

legsandsteel-toedshoesarerecommended.Neveroperate

thismachineinbarefeet,sandals,slipperyor lightweight

(e.g.canvas)shoes.

8. Donotputhandsorfeet nearrotatingpartsor undercutting

deck.Contactwithbladecanamputatehandsandfeet.

9. Amissingor damageddischargecovercancause blade

contactor thrownobjectinjuries.

10.Manyinjuriesoccurasa resultofthe mowerbeingpulled

overthefoot duringafall causedby slippingor tripping.

Do notholdontothe mowerifyouarefalling;releasethe

handleimmediately.

11.Neverpullthe mowerbacktowardyouwhileyouare

walking.Ifyoumustbackthe mowerawayfromawallor

obstructionfirstlookdownand behindtoavoidtrippingand

thenfollowthesesteps:

a. Stepbackfrommowertofully extendyourarms.

b. Besureyouarewellbalancedwithsurefooting.

c. Pullthe mowerbackslowly,no morethanhalfway

towardyou.

d. Repeatthesestepsas needed.

12.Do notoperatethe mowerwhileunderthe influenceof

alcoholordrugs.

13.Do notengage theself-propelledmechanismon unitsso

equippedwhilestartingengine.

14.Thebladecontrolhandleisasafetydevice.Neverattempt

tobypassitsoperation.Doingso makesthe safetydevice

inoperativeandmayresultin personalinjurythrough

contactwiththe rotatingblade.Thebladecontrolhandle

mustoperateeasilyin bothdirectionsandautomatically

returntothe disengagedpositionwhenreleased.

15.Neveroperatethe mowerinwet grass.Alwaysbesureof

yourfooting. A slipand fallcancauseseriouspersonal

injury.If youfeelyouarelosingyourfooting,releasethe

bladecontrolhandleimmediatelyandthe bladewillstop

rotatingwithinthreeseconds.

16.Mowonlyin daylightor goodartificiallight.Walk,neverrun.

17.Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives,walksor roads.

18.Iftheequipmentshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stopthe

engineandcheckimmediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationis

generallya warningoftrouble.

19.Shutthe engineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto a

completestop beforeremovingthe grasscatcheror unclog-

gingthechute.

Thecuttingbladecontinuesto rotatefor afewseconds

after theengineisshutoff. Neverplaceanypartofthe body

inthe bladearea untilyouaresurethe bladehasstopped

rotating.

20. Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrailshield,discharge

cover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandle,or othersafety

protectivedevicesin placeand working.Neveroperate

mowerwithdamagedsafetydevices.Failuretodo socan

resultin personalinjury.

21. Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causeaburn.Do

nottouch.

22.Onlyusepartsandaccessoriesmadeforthismachineby

manufacturer.Failuretodo socanresultinpersonalinjury.

23. Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredin thismanual,

usecareand goodjudgment.Contactyourdealerfor

assistance.Telephone1-800-800-7310forthe nameofyour

nearestdealer.

Slope Operation

Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedto slipandfallaccidentswhich

can resultinsevereinjury.Operationonslopesrequiresextra

caution.Ifyoufeeluneasyon aslope,do notmowit.Foryour

safety,usetheslopegaugeincludedaspartofthis manualto

measureslopesbeforeoperatingthisunitonaslopedor hilly

area.Iftheslopeisgreaterthan15degrees,donot mowit.

Do:

1. Mowacrossthe faceofslopes; neverup anddown.

Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectionon

slopes.

2. Watchfor holes,ruts,rocks, hiddenobjects,or bumpswhich

can causeyouto slipor trip.Tallgrasscanhideobstacles.

3. Alwaysbesureofyourfooting.A slip andfall cancause

seriouspersonalinjury.Ifyoufeelyouarelosingyour

balance,releasethe bladecontrolhandleimmediately,and

the bladewill stoprotatingwithin3seconds.

Do Not:

1. Donot mowneardrop-offs,ditchesorembankments,where

you couldloseyourfootingor balance.

2. Donot mowslopesgreaterthan 15degreesasshownon

the slopegauge.

3. Donot mowon wetgrass.Unstablefootingcouldcause

slipping.

Service

Safe HandlingOf Gasoline:

1. To avoidpersonalinjury orpropertydamageuseextreme

care inhandlinggasoline.Gasolineisextremelyflammable

andthevaporsareexplosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan

occurwhengasolineisspilledonyourselforyourclothes

whichcanignite.

2. Washyourskin andchangeclothesimmediately.

3. Useonlyanapprovedgasolinecontainer.

4. Neverfillcontainersinsidea vehicleoron atruckor trailer

bedwitha plasticliner.Alwaysplacecontainerson the

groundawayfromyourvehiclebeforefilling.

5. Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe truckortrailer

andrefuelit onthe ground.Ifthisis notpossible,thenrefuel

suchequipmentonatrailerwitha portablecontainer,rather

thanfroma gasolinedispensernozzle.

6. Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththe rimofthefueltank or

containeropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingis complete.Do

notusea nozzlelock-opendevice.

7. Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipesand othersources

of ignition.

8. Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevaporswill

accumulatein thearea.

9. Neverremovegascap oraddfuelwhileengineishot or

running. Allowengineto coolatleasttwominutesbefore

refueling.

10.Neveroverfillfueltank. Filltankto nomorethanY2inch

belowbottomoffiller neckto provideforfuelexpansion.

11.Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.

12.Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeitoff theengineand equipment.

Moveunittoanotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestarting

engine.

13.Neverstorethemachineorfuel containernearanopen

flame,sparkor pilotlightasona waterheater,space

heater,furnace,clothesdryer,orothergas appliances.

14.Toreducefire hazard,keepmowerfreeofgrass,leaves,

orother debrisbuild-up.Cleanupoil orfuelspillageand

removeanyfuel soakeddebris.

15.Allowamowertocoolat least5 minutesbeforestoring.

GeneralService:

1. Neverrunanengineindoorsorin apoorlyventilatedarea.

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,anodorlessand

deadlygas.

2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe

bladeandall movingpartshavestopped.Disconnectthe

sparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe engineto prevent

unintendedstarting.

3. Checkthe bladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequent

intervalsfor propertightness.Also,visuallyinspectbladefor

damage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn)Replacebladewiththe

originalequipmentmanufacture's(O.E.M.)bladeonly,listed

inthismanual."Useof partswhichdo notmeetthe original

equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformance

andcompromisesafety!"

4. Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthebladeor wear

gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.

5. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstightto besurethe equip-

mentis insafeworkingcondition.

6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproperopera-

tionregularly.

7. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stopthe engine,discon-

nectthesparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengine.

Thoroughlyinspectthe mowerforanydamage.Repairthe

damagebeforestartingandoperatingthe mower.

8. Neverattemptto makeawheelor cuttingheightadjustment

whiletheengineis running.

9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail

shieldaresubjecttowear anddamagewhichcould expose

movingpartsor allowobjectsto bethrown.Forsafety

protection,frequentlycheckcomponentsandreplaceim-

mediatelywithoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)

partsonly,listedinthis manual."Useofpartswhich do

notmeetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto

improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"

10.Do notchangetheenginegovernorsettingor overspeedthe

engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperating

speedoftheengine.

11.Maintainor replacesafetylabels,as necessary.

12.Observeproperdisposallawsandregulations.Improper

disposaloffluidsandmaterialscanharmtheenvironment.

WARNING

Thissymbol points

out importantsafety

instructionswhich, if

notfollowed,could

endangerthe personal

safety and/or property

ofyourself andothers.

Readand followall

instructions inthis man-

ual beforeattemptingto

operatethis machine.

Failureto comply with

these instructionsmay

result inpersonalinjury.

Whenyousee this

symbol.

HEED iTS WARNING

Your

Responsibility

Restrictthe use

ofthis powermachine

to personswho read.

understand

and followthe warnings

and instructions

inthis manual

and onthe machine.

Standbehindthe mower

i asifyouweregoingto

operateit. Yourright hand

correspondsto the right

sideofthe mower;your

lefthandcorrespondsto

the leftsideofthe mower.

Makecertainthe drive

cableisroutedaround

theoutsideandabove

the lowerhandleso it

I doesnot interferewith

attachingthe grassbag.

i The chutedoorhasbeen

designedto movethe

i starterrope outof theway

i ofthebagwhenthe chute

doorisopened.

i IMPORTANT

Thisunitisshippedwith=

outgasoline or oil inthe

engine.Fillup gasoline

i and oil asinstructedin

I theaccompanyingengine

i manual BEFOREoperat-

I ingyourmower.

Figure3-1:Unfoldhandleandtightenhardware.

[ Hardware Pack l

Wing Nuts (2) CarriageBolts (2)

Figure3-2:Securelowerhandletomountingbrackets.

1. Removeanypackingmaterialwhichmaybebetween

upperandlowerhandles.

a. Pullupand backon upperhandleasshownin

Figure3-1.Makecertainthelowerhandleisseated

securelyintothehandlemountingbrackets.

b. Tightenhandknobstosecureupperhandleto

lowerhandle.Makesurethateachcarriageboltis

seatedproperlyin thehandle.

NOTE:Makecertainthe drive cableis routedaround

the outside and abovethe lowerhandle.

2. Locatethehairpinclipon theweldpinon eachsideof

thelowerhandle.

Removehairpinclipfromthis hole.Usinga pair

ofpliers,inserthairpinclipintothe holeon pin

closesttothebracket,Figure3-2.Repeaton other

side.

b. Inserta carriageboltfromthehardwarepackinto

theupperholeonthehandlemountingbracket.

Securewithone plasticwingnut,alsoincluded

inthehardwarepack.Repeatonothersidewith

remainingitemsfromhardwarepack.

Theropeguide,whichisconnectedtothesupport

rod,is locatedontherightsideofthelowerhandle,

Figure3-3.

a. Holdthebladecontrolagainstupperhandle.

b. Pullstarterropeoutoftheengine.Releasethe

bladecontrol.

c. Slipstarterropeintoropeguide.

Securecablestothelowerhandleusingthecableties

alreadyonthe lowerhandle.Insertpegsoncableties

intotheholeson thelowerhandle.Pullcabletiestight

andtrimexcess.

Figure3-3:Pullrecoilstarterthroughropeguide.

Figure3-4:Usewingnutstosecuredischargechutetodeck.

Figure3-5:Attachthe grassbagtodischargechute.

Figure3-6:Removemulchingcoveror grassbagbeforeinstall-

ingsidedischargechute.

5. Themowerwasshippedwiththemulchingcover

installedontheunit.Forbaggingpurposes,youwill

needtoattachthedischargechuteandgrassbagin

placeofthemulchingbaffle.

a. Removethreewingnutsholdingthemulchingcover

in placeandremovethecover.

b. Replacewith dischargechute,whilemakingsure

thefrontlip ofchutegoesundertheedgeofthe

deck.Securewith wingnutspreviouslyremoved,

Figure3-4.

c. Liftchutedooronthedischargechuteandslide

grassbagontothechute,Figure3-5.

6. Followthestepsbelowto installthesidedischarge

chute:

a. Removemulchingcoveror grassbagfromunitby

disconnectingwingnuts.

b. Attachsidedischargechutetounitandsecurewith

thethreewingnuts,Figure3-6.

Adjustments

Thecuttingheightadjustmentleverislocatedabove

therearleftwheel,Figure3-7.

a. Pulltheleveroutandawayfromthemower.

b. Movetheleverforwardor backfordesiredcutting

height.

c. Releaselevertowardsmowerdeck.

Theadjustmentwheelislocatedin thedrivecontrol

handlehousingandis usedtotightenor loosenthe

drivebelt.Youwillneedtoadjustthedrivecontrol

ifthemowerdoesnotpropelitselfwiththedrive

controlengagedor if thedrivewheelshesitatewith

thedrivecontrolengaged.

If eitheroftheseconditionsoccur,rotatetheadjust-

mentwheeltoadjustthedrivecontrol,Figure3-8.

Figure3-7:Uselevertoadjustthe cuttingheight. Figure3-8:Usethe adjustmentwheelonthe drivecontrolto

adjustthedrivebelt.

Makecertainthe drive

cableis routedaround

the outside andabove

the lower handlesoit

does not interferewith

attaching the grassbag

The chutedoorhas been

designedto movethe

starter ropeout ofthe

way of the bag whenthe

chutedoorisopened.

CUTTINGHEIGHT

Allwheelsmustbe set

to thesameheight. For

roughor unevenlawns,

usea higher cutsetting.

WARNING

Thebladecontrolisa

safetydevice.DONOT

attemptto bypassits

operation.

i Useextremecarewhen

i handling gasoline.

I Gasolineisextremely

flammable andthe vapors

are explosive. Neverfuel

themachine indoorsor

whiletheengineishot

or running. Extinguish

cigarettes,cigars,pipes

andothersourcesof

ignition,

Keephandsand feet

i awayfrom the chutearea

on cuttingdeck. Referto

warninglabelon theunit.

I iMPORTANT:Thisunit is

' shippedwithoutgasoline

i or oilinthe engine.FUl

up gasolineandoilas

instructedinthe accom-

panyingenginemanual

BEFOREoperatingyour

mower.

Know Your Lawn Mower

DriveControl

BladeControl

HeightAdjustmentLever

RecoilStarter

GasolineFill

SideDischarge

Chute

MulchCover

DischargeChute

Figure4-1:Themajorcomponentsonthe mower.

Nowthatyouhavesetupyourlawnmower,it'simportanttobecomeacquaintedwith itscontrolsand features.

Blade Control

Thebladecontrolisattachedtothe upperhandleof

themower.Depressand squeezeitagainsttheupper

handletoengagetheengineandblade.Releaseit to

stopengineandblade.

,_ WARNING:Thisblade controlisasafety

device. Donot bypassitsoperations.

Drive Control

Thedrivecontrolislocatedontheupperhandle.

Squeezethedrivecontrollevertoengagethedrive

system.Releaseittodisengagethedrivesystem.

Releasethedrivecontrolto slowdownwhenapproach-

ingan obstacle,makinga turn,or stopping.

Cutting Height Adjustment Lever

Thecuttingheightadjustmentleverislocatedabove

theleftrearwheel.Refertothe SetupandAdjustment

sectionforinstructionsonadjustingthecuttingheight.

Recoil Starter

Therecoilstarteris connectedtothesupportrodand

islocatedonthe rightsideofthelowerhandle.Stand

behindtheunitand pullthe recoilstarterropetostart

theengine.

Mulch Cover

Tousethemowerasa mulcher,removethedischarge

chuteand installthemulchcover.

Side Discharge Chute

Insteadofcollectinggrassclippingsinthebag,youmay

attachthesidedischargechutetoexpeltheclippings.

Discharge Chute

Thedischargechutemustbe attachedtothedecktouse

thegrassbag.

Gas and Oil Fill-Up

Referto enginemanualfor engineinstructions.

1. Checkoillevelandaddoil if necessary.Followengine

manualforthis.

2. Servicetheenginewithgasolineasinstructedinthe

enginemanual.

,_ WARNING:Useextremecarewhenhandling

gasoline. Gasoline isextremelyflammable

and thevapors are explosive. Neverfuel the

machine indoorsor while the engine ishot or run-

ning. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipesand other

sources of ignition.

,_ WARNING:Theoperationof anylawnmower

canresult inforeign objects being thrown

intotheeyes,whichcandamageyoureyes

severely.Alwayswearsafetyglasseswhileoperating

or maintainingthe mower.

Starting Engine

,_ WARNING:Besurenoone otherthanthe op-

erator isstandingnearthe lawnmower while

startingengineor operatingmower.Never

runengineindoorsor in enclosed,poorly ventilated

areas.Engine exhaustcontainscarbon monoxide,an

odorlessand deadly gas. Keephands,feet, hairand

looseclothing awayfrom any movingpartson engine

and lawnmower.

1. Placethefuelvalveleverfoundontheleft sideofthe

engineintotheON(OPEN)position,Figure4-2.

2. Movethechokeleverall thewaybackwardintothe

chokeposition,Figure4-2.

3. Standingbehindthe mower,squeezethebladecontrol

againstupperhandle,Figure4-2.Thechokewillnow

begintoslowlyreturntotheoff chokepositionafter

activatingthe bladecontrol.Therefore,quicklymove

ontostepfourbelow.Refertotheenginemanualfor

furtherdetails.

4. Holdingthesetwohandlestogetherfirmly,grasprecoil

starterhandleandpullropeoutwitharapid,continuous,

fullarmstroke,Figure4-2.Keepingafirmgriponthe

starterhandlelettheroperewindslowly.Repeatuntil

enginecranks.Lettheroperewindeachtimeslowly.

Stopping Engine

1. Releasebladecontroltostoptheengineand blade.

2. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand

groundagainsttheengine.

Using Your Lawn Mower

WARNING:Donot operatemower without mulching

,_ cover,discharge chute, or grass catcher

properlyinstalled.

Besurelawnisclearof stones,sticks,wire,or

otherobjectswhichcoulddamagelawnmowerorengine.

Suchobjectscouldbe accidentlythrownbythemower

in anydirectionandcauseseriouspersonalinjurytothe

operatorandothers.

WARNING:If youstrikeaforeign object, stopthe

,_ engine.Removewirefrom the spark plug,

thoroughly inspectmowerfor any damage,

and repairdamagebeforerestarting and

operating.Extensive vibration of mowerduring

operationisan indicationof damage.The unit should

be promptlyinspectedand repaired.

1. Oncetheengineisrunning,squeezethedrivecontrol

againsttheupperhandletopropelmower.Forbest

results,do notcut wetgrassand nevercutoff more

thanone-thirdofthetotallengthof thegrass.

Figure4-2:Thestepsinvolvedinstartingthemower.

Using as a Nlulcher

Formulchinggrass,removethegrasscatcherand

chutefromthemower.Reattachmulchcover.Referto

Setupsectionforinstructions.

• Foreffectivemulching,do notcut wetgrass.

• Newor thickgrassmayrequirea narrowercut.

Adjustgroundspeedaccordingtoconditionoflawn.

• If thegrasshasbeenallowedto growinexcessof

fourinches,mulchingis notrecommended.Usethe

grasscatchertobagclippingsinstead.

Using the Grass Catcher

Youcanusethegrasscatchertocollectclippingswhile

youareoperatingthemower.

1. AttachgrasscatcherfollowinginstructionsinSetup

section.Grassclippingswillautomaticallycollectin

thebagasyourunthemower.Operatethemowertill

thegrassbagisfull.

2. Stopenginecompletelybyreleasingtheblade

control.Makesurethattheunithascometoa

completestop.

3. Whileholdingthegrassbagbyboththe rearhandle

andthelowerhandle,lift thegrassbagstraightup

offthedischargechute.Thechutedoorwillmovethe

ropeoutof thewayofthebag.

4. Continuetoholdthelowerhandleand raisetherear

ofthegrassbagup towardsyourchest.Thegrass

bagwillopenandthegrassclippingswilldisperse.

Whenreplacingthegrassbag,be surethetopofthe

bagrestsonthewiresupportbetweenthehandles.

Your Lawn

r r

WARNING

Theoperation of any

lawn mowercanresult

inforeign objects being

thrown intothe eyes,

whichcandamageyour

eyesseverely. Always

wearsafety glasses while

operatingthe mower,

orwhileperformingany

adjustments or repairs

onit.

Besure no oneother than

theoperatorisstanding

nearthe lawnmower

whilestarting engine or

operating mower.Never

runengine indoors or

inenclosed, poorly

ventilatedareas. Engine

exhaustcontains carbon

monoxide,an odorless

and deadlygas. Keep

hands, feet, hair and loose

clothingawayfrom any

moving partson engine

and lawnmower.

Alwaysstopengine,

disconnect sparkplug

and groundagainst

engine beforeperforming

anytype ofmaintenance

onyourmachine'

Do not usea pressure

washerOrgardenhose

to c!eanyourunit-These

may causedamage to

pu!leYS,bearings,orthe

engine,Theuse of water

wi!l resultinshortened

life andreduceservice,

ability,

Figure5-1:Areasto lubricateonthemower.

Lubricatethese

points before

reassembly.

Lubrication

• Lubricatepivotpointson thebladecontrolatleast

oncea seasonwithlightoil.Thebladecontrolmust

operatefreelyinbothdirections,Figure5-1.

• Lubricatethewheelsatleastoncea seasonwith

lightoil (ormotoroil). If wheelsareremovedforany

reason,lubricatetheaxleboltand innersurfaceofthe

wheelwithlightoil.

• Lubricatethetorsionspringandpivotpointoneach

endofthedischargechuteat leastoncea seasonwith

lightoil topreventrust.

• Thetransmissionis pre-lubricatedandsealedatthe

factoryanddoesnotrequirelubrication.

• Followtheaccompanyingenginemanualforlubrica-

tionscheduleandinstructionforenginelubrication.

Deck Care

,_ WARNING:Nevertip the mower morethan 90°

inany directionand do not leavethe mower

tipped for any length of time. Oil candrainintothe

upper partof the enginecausinga startingproblem.

1. Disconnectsparkplugwire.Draingasolinefromlawn

mowerorplacea pieceof plasticunderthegascap.

2. Tipmowersothat itrestsonthe housing.Keepthe

sidewiththeaircleanerfacingup.Holdmowerfirmly.

3. Scrapeandcleantheundersideofthedeckwitha

suitabletool.Donotspraywithwater.

4. Putthemowerbackonitswheelsontheground.If

youhadputplasticunderthegascapearlier,make

sureto removeitnow.

Figure5-2:Cutwiretoremoverearflap.

General Recommendations

• Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenperforming

anymaintenance.

• Thewarrantyon thislawnmowerdoesnotcover

itemsthathavebeensubjectedtooperatorabuse

ornegligence.Toreceivefullvaluefromwarranty,

operatormustmaintainthelawnmoweras

instructedhere.

• Changingofengine-governedspeedwillvoid

enginewarranty.

• Alladjustmentsshouldbecheckedat leastonce

eachseason.

• Periodicallycheckallfastenersand makesurethese

aretight.

_ ARNING:Alwaysstopengine,disconnect

sparkplug,and groundagainst engine

beforecleaning,lubricatingor doing anykindof

maintenanceon yourmachine.

Engine Care

• Maintainoil levelasinstructedinenginemanual.

• Serviceaircleanerevery25 hoursundernormal

conditions.Cleaneveryfewhoursunderextremely

dustyconditions.Refertoenginemanual.

• Cleansparkplugand resetthegaponcea season.

Checkenginemanualforcorrectplugtype andgap

specifications.

• Cleanengineregularlywitha clothorbrush.Keepthe

coolingsystem(blowerhousingarea)cleantopermit

properaircirculation.Removeall grass,dirtand

combustibledebrisfrommufflerarea.

Replacing Rear Flap

1. Cutoff theflat endof thewirerodwhichsecuresitto

thedeck,Figure5-2.

2. Attachthenewflapand newrodtothedeck,bending

theendsofthenewrodoverto secureto deck.

Blade Care

,_ WARNING:Whenremovingcuttingblade

for sharpeningor replacement, protectyour

hands with a pairof heavy gloves or usea heavyrag

to holdblade.

1. Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplug.Turn

moweron itssidemakingsurethattheairfilterand

carburetorarefacingup.

2. Removebolt,bellbladesupport,blade,andblade

adapterfromtheenginecrankshaft,Figure5-3.When

removingthese items,the pulleysand washers

may also breakfree from thecrankshaft.Besure

to makenoteof the orientation ofthese itemsfor

reassembly.

3. Thebladecanbe sharpenedwitha fileor on a

grindingwheel.Donotattempttosharpentheblade

whileitisstillon themower.Balancethebladeona

roundshaftscrewdriver.Grindcuttingedgesequally

andfollowtheoriginalangleofgrind.Removemetal

fromtheheavysideuntilitbalancesevenly.

,_ WARNING:An unbalancedblade willcause

excessivevibrationwhen rotating at high

speeds,it maycausedamageto mowerand could

break causingpersonalinjury.

4. Lubricatetheenginecrankshaftandtheinnersurface

ofthebladeadapterwithlightoil. Reinsertthespacer

(if needed),pulleysandwashers.Slidetheblade

adapterontotheenginecrankshaft.Placetheblade

on theadaptersuchthatthesideoftheblademarked

"Bottom"(orwithpartnumber)facesthegroundwhen

themowerisin theoperatingposition.Makesurethat

bladeisalignedandseatedon bladeadapterflanges.

5. Placebell bladesupportonthe blade.Alignnotches

on thebellbladesupportwith smallholesinblade.

Replacehexboltandtightenhexboltto torque:450

in.Ibs.rain.,600 in.Ibs.max.

Toensuresafeoperationofyourmower,periodically

checkthebladeboltforcorrecttorque.

: : : ................. .......

Figure5-3:Toaccessblade,removethebolt,support,blade,

andadapter.

Belt Care

Whenremovingthe cuttingblade or when

slidingthebelt around it, protectyourhands

with a pairof heavygloves.

Removing the Belt

1. Disconnectthesparkplugwireandgrounditagainst

theengine.

2. Drainthefueltankor placea pieceofplastic

beneaththecapto preventgasolineleakage.

3. Tipmoweronitsside(aircleanersideofengineup).

4. Moveheightadjustmentleverto thehighestposition.

5. Removeblade,bladeadapter,andrelatedhardware.

Be sureto makenoteof theorientation of these

itemsfor reassembly. Removethethreehex

screwsholdingbaffletothedeck,Figure5-4.

6. Liftbaffletowardstherearofthemower.Remove

thehexboltthatholdsthetransmissionto themower

deckfromthe rearofunit, Figure5-5.

7. Tiltthetransmissionforwardtomakeit easierto

workinthisarea.

Figure5-4:Removeblade,hardware,andbafflescrews.

Figure5-5:Peelbackbaffle(A)andloosenscrewholding

transmissiontodeck.(B)

WARNING

An unbalanced blade

will causeexcessive

vibrationwhenrotating

at high speeds,itmay

causedamageto mower

andcouldbreakcausing

personalinjury,

Whenremovingthe cut-

ting blade for sharpening

or replacementorwhen

slidingthe beltaround it,

protectyourhandswith

a pairofheavy gloves or

usea heavy ragto hold

the blade.

I aintaining

ur Lawn

Mower

Whenreplacingbelt,it is

importantthat the belt is

routedwithinthe inside

of the beltkeeperrod

attachedtothe underside

of thebaffle,

8. Loosenthebeltkeeperboltandlocknuthalfa turn,

Figure5-6.

9. Usinga pairofpliers,pullbackand rotatebeltkeeper

fromthesloton theidlerbracket,Figure5-7.

10.Slidethebeltoutfrombetweenthebeltkeeperand

theidlerbracket.

11.Slidethebeltoutfromaroundthepulleyonthe

transmission.

12.Removebeltfromaroundthecrankshaft,Figure5-8.

Discardthewornbelt.

Figure5-6:Loosenboltand nutonbeltkeeperandidler

bracket.

Installing the Belt

13.Placethenewbeltoverthetransmissionpulley.Place

thebeltinthepulleygrooveandrotatethepulleyuntil

thebeltisseatedintransmissionpulley.

14.Placethebeltbetweentheidlerbracketandthebelt

keeper.

15.Usingpliers,rotatethebeltkeepersothatitsnapsinto

slotontheidlerbracket.

Figure5-7:Rotatebeltkeepertofreethe belt.

16.Tightenthebeltkeeperboltandlocknut.

17.Reinstallthescrewthat securesthetransmissionto

themowerdeck.

18.Placethebeltbetweenthetwo pulleyhalvesonthe

crankshaft,Figure5-9.

19.Squeezethebladecontrolagainsttheupperhandle

totightenthebelt.Returnbafflebackto itsoriginal

positionandreleasethebladecontrol,Figure5-10.

NOTE:it isimportantthat the belt isrouted within

the insideof the belt keeperrodattachedto the

underside of the baffle, Figure5-11.

20.Securethebaffletodeckusingthethreescrews

removedearlier.

21.Lightlylubricatetheinsideofthe bladeadapterand

reinstallthewashers,bladeadapter,blade,andblade

bellsupportin thecorrectorder,Figure5-12(Referto

BladeCaresection).Tightenthehexboltto450-600

in.Ibs.torque.

Figure5-8:Removebeltfromcrankshaftafterfreeingitfrom

thetransmissionpulley.

Figure5-9:Placeupperpulleyoncrankshaft,loopbeltaround

crankshaft,theninstallthe lowerpulley.

'_., j

Figure5-10:Engagethe bladecontrolto tightenthe belt(A)

andplacebafflebackontodeck(B).

Off-Season Storage

Thefollowingstepsshouldbetakento prepareyour

lawnmowerforstorage.

* Cleanandlubricatemowerthoroughlyasdescribed

inthe lubricationinstructions.Donotusea pressure

washerorgardenhoseto cleanyourunit.

* Refertoenginemanualforcorrectenginestorage

instructions.

* Coatmower'scuttingbladewithchassisgreaseto

preventrusting.

* Storemowerina dry,cleanarea.Donotstorenext

tocorrosivematerials,suchas fertilizer.

Whenstoringanytypeof powerequipmentina poorly

ventilatedor metalstorageshed,careshouldbetaken

torust-prooftheequipment.Usinga lightoil or silicone,

coattheequipment,especiallycablesandall moving

partsofyourlawnmowerbeforestorage.

Figure5-11:Thebeltshouldberoutedtothe insideofthe belt

keeperrod.

Figure5-12:Reinstalltheremaininghardware.

Maintaining

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Troub.le

shooti

For repairs beyond

the minor adjustments

listedhere, contact

an authorized service

Problem Cause Remedy

Engine failsto start I Bladecontroldisengaged. !. EngagebladecOntroL

21 SpaikPlugwiredisconnected. 21connect wiretosparkplugl

3.Fuel tankemptyorStaiefuel. 31Fill tankWithclean,freshgasoline:

I 4. Fuel ValVeclosed. 4. open fuelvalvelsee enginemanual.

I 5. Faultysparkp!ug, Clean adjustgap orreplace

i & Blockedfuel iinel 6 ceanfue ne

Enginefloode& 7. wait afew minutestOrestarL

Engineruns erratic

1. Sparkplugwireloose.

2. Blockedfuel lineor stalefuel.

3. Ventingascap plugged.

4. Wateror dirt infuel system.

5. Dirtyair cleaner.

6. Carburetorout ofadjustment.

1. Connectandtightensparkplugwire.

2. Cleanfuelline;filltank withclean,

freshgasoline.

3. Clearvent.

4. Drainfueltank. Refillwithfreshfuel.

5. Refertoenginemanual.

6. Refertoenginemanual.

Engineoverheats 1. Engineoil levellow. 1. Fillcrankcasewith properoil.

I 2. Airflow restricted. 2. Removeblowerhousing

I andclean.

I 3. Carburetornotadjustedpropery. 3. Referto engne manua.

I I

Occasionalskips 1. Sparkpluggap tooclose. 1. Adjust gapto .030".

(hesitates)at 2. Carburetoridlemixtureadjustment 2. Referto enginemanual.

highspeed improperlyset.

des noor,, 1. Sparkplugfouled faulty orgap 1. Resetgapto .030"or repace

_' J' I too wide. sparkplug.

I 2. Carburetorimproperlyadjusted. 2 Referto enginemanual.

I 3. Drtyarceaner. 3. Refertoengnemanua.

Excessive 1. Cuttingbladelooseor unbalanced. 1. Tightenbladeandadapter.Balance

Vibration blade.

2. Bentcuttingblade. 2. Seeanauthorizedservicedealer.

Mowerwill not I 1. Wetgrass. 1. Donot mowwhengrassiswet;

wait

mulch _rass'If i _ untillatertocut.

E y ,,t I 2. Excessivelyhighgrass. I 2. Mowonceata highcuttng height

quppea) I then mowagainatdesiredheightor

I I makeanarrowerCuttingpath.

I 3. Du bade. 3. Sharpenor replaceblade.

Unevencut 1. Wheelsnotpositionedcorrectly. 1. Placeallfour wheelsinsame

heightposition.

2. Dullblade. 2. Sharpenor replaceblade.

I 1. Beltnotinstalledproperly. I 1 Checkbeltfor properpulleyinstallation

Mower

w not

If r I Ii I andmovemeni

se p ope

I 2. Debrsclogg ngdriveoperation. 2. Stopengine,disconnectsparkplug

I wire,and cleanoutdebris.

. 3. Damagedorworn belt. . 3. Inspectand replacebelt.

Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower

747-0824 ControlLever 736-04173 SpringWasher1.005x 1.825x .048

2 753-05096A ControlLeverAssembly 27 748-04082 BladeAdapterKit

3 746-0711B DriveCable51" 28 736-0524B BladeBellSupport

4 712-0324 TopLockNut 1/4-20 29 710-1257 HexBolt3/8-24x 2.5

5 746-0883 ControlHousing 30 742-0741 21" MulchingBlade

6 710-1270 OvalC-SunkScrew 31 710-0653 Screw1/4-20x3.75

7 746-0557 ControlCable47" 32 731-1828 Baffle

8 749-0439D UpperHandle 33 754-0460 Belt3/8 x39.24

9 720-04072 StarKnob 34 710-0969 HLScrew#12-16x 1.00

10 747-04451 BeltKeeper 35 664-0074 GrassCatcherAssembly

11 710-1174 CarriageBolt5/16-18x2.0 36 747-0940A SupportRodw/Rope Guide

12 726-0240 CableTie 37 747-0939 PivotRod

13 749-0907B LowerHandle 38 747-0937 GrassbagFrame

14 631-0066 ChuteAssembly 39 631-0071 GrassbagCover

15 731-1832 Side-DischargeChute 40 726-0106 CapNut

16 731-1833A MulchCover 41 712-04063 HexNut5/16-18

17 782-0078B Deck21" 42 731-1874 ChuteDoor

18 712-0397 WingNut 43 732-0819 TorsionSpring

19 710-0703 CarriageBolt1/4-20x.75" 44 726-0111 PushCap

20 714-0104 CotterPin 45 747-0965 PivotRod

21 726-0233 PushNut.25x IDx .50OD 46 731-1713B DischargeChute

22 750-04438A SleeveSpacer25mmx1.375x.440 47 710-0654A SeresScrew3/8-16x 1.00

23 756-04160 Half Pulley:Key25ramx 2.62OD 48 712-04064 FlangeLockNut,14-20

24 756-04161 Half Pulley:Upper25mmx2.62 49 710-0134 CarriageBolt1/4-20x.62

25 736-0250 FiatWasher1.00x 1.75x .107

Toorder Genuine

FactoryParts, call at

(800) 800-7310

or visit us online at

www.yardman.com

iMPORTANT

Fora proper working

machine, useFactory

Approved Parts.

V-BELTSare specially

designedto engage

and disengagesafely.

A substitute (non OEM)

V-Beltcan bedanger-

ous by notdisengaging

:ompletely.

731-1901A TrailShield 682-7528 ChainCoverAssembly

2 732-0842 TrailShieldWire 30 741-0324A FlangeBearing.506IDx .590Lg

3 736-0264 FlatWasher.330ID x.630OD 31 682-7526 TransmissionAxleAssembly

4 714-0104 CotterPin 32 618-0263A TransmissionAssemblyComplete

5 732-0306 CompressionSpring 33 710-0604A HexScrew5/16-18

6 734-2044 Wheel9x2.125 34 713-0453 Chain

7 712-0414 TopLockTabWeldNut1/4-20 35 638-0012 RearAxleAssembly

8 16855 RatchetPawlPlate 36 741-0522

9 10622B PlasticSpringRatchet 37 732-0832

10 748-0381 PawlRH 38 750-0151

748-0188B PawlLH 39 710-1315

11 738-0137A ShoulderScrew.3401Dx.285OD 40 711-0835

FlangeBearing.506IDx .715Lg

TorsionSpring

Spacer.550IDx .750OD

Screw3/8-16x .25

ClevisPin.50Diax 4.82Lg.

12 748-0318 WheelRatchet 41 750-0807 Spacer.385 IDx.624 OD

13 736-0270 BellWasher.265IDx.75OD 42 782-0568 SpringBracket:HeightAdjustment

14 710-0751 HexCapScrew1/4-20x.620 43 710-1652 Screw1/4-14x .825

15 737-3000 GreaseFitting 44 714-0474 CotterPin

16 736-0931 FiatWasher.203ID x.403OD 45 682-3053 HandleBracketAssembly-LH

17 747-0924 WheelPinLock 46 682-3052 HandleBracketAssembly- RH

18 682-9020A CasterAssemblyRH 47 725-0157 CableTie

682-9021A CasterAssemblyLH 48 710-1348 Screw1/4-14x.500

19 682-9024 CasterBracketAssemblyRH 49 710-0260A CarriageBolt5/16-18x.62

682-9026 CasterBracketAssemblyLH 50 711-1146 CasterAxle

20 720-0223 Grip 51 712-0397 WingNut

21 732-0803A SpringLever 52 712-04063 FlangeLockNut5/16-18

22 738-0529 ShoulderNut.825x.165 Lg. 53 726-0214 PushCap

23 736-0369 FiatWasher.508IDx 1.00D 54 736-0232 WaveWasher.531IDx.781OD

24 782-0566B PivotArmAssembly 55 736-0366 FiatWasher.640IDx 1.12OD

25 750-0515 Spacer.510IDx.70 OD 56 741-0685 FlangeBearing

26 741-0978 SleeveBearing.504IDx .830OD 57 734-1857 Wheel7 x2

27 750-1056 ShoulderSpacer 58 731-1886 Hubcap- Spokew/ Hole

28 710-0653 TapScrew1/4-20x.375 59 731-1426A Hubcap- RadialSpoke

Toorder Genuine

actoryparts; at

(800) 800,7310

or Visitus onlineat

www.yardr.an:com

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