Yard Machines 260 Thru 279, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...s the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the oper...

Page 2: ...an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by looking down at the rear of the deck A sample model plate is explained below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial n...

Page 3: ...cochet back toward the operator 5 To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury stay in the operator zone behind the handles and keep children bystanders helpers and pets at least 75 feet from...

Page 4: ...pproaching blind corners doorways shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child who may run into the mower 5 Keep children away from hot or running engines They can suffer burn...

Page 5: ...attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running 9 Grass catcher components discharge cover and trail shield are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving p...

Page 6: ...N T I N G A 1 5 S L O P E 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...

Page 7: ...lower handle carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle Tighten the wing nuts at the end of the lower handle to secure the handle to handle bracket assemblies See Figure 2 NOTE Your mower...

Page 8: ...e chute install it following these instructions Slide the hooks of the side discharge chute under the hinge pin on the mulching baffle Make sure that the hooks snaps into place locking the chute firml...

Page 9: ...structed in the separate engine manual packed with your mower Read instructions carefully WARNING Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine running or until the engine has been allowed to cool for at l...

Page 10: ...ould cause you to slip and fall New grass thick grass or wet grass may require a narrower cut For a healthier lawn never cut off more than one third of the total length of the grass Your lawn should b...

Page 11: ...items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed in this manual Some adjustments will have to...

Page 12: ...and the gap reset once a season Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush Keep the cooling system blower housing area cl...

Page 13: ...astic beneath the cap to prevent gasoline leakage If unit is tipped for easier access to belt tip the mower back on its side with the air filter side away from the ground To get easier access to the b...

Page 14: ...nt in gas plugged 4 Water or dirt in fuel system 5 Dirty air cleaner 6 Carburetor out of adjustment 1 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 2 Clean fuel line fill tank with clean fresh gasoline 3 Clear...

Page 15: ...15 Notes...

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Page 17: ...ssion Assembly 34 750 1210 Sleeve Spacer 550 ID x 8 9 35 731 0073 Transmission Cover 36 756 1163 Drive Pulley 37 748 0426 Blade Adapter 38 742 0642A Blade 22 742 0742A Mulching Blade 22 39 736 0452 Be...

Page 18: ...ar 44T 6 715 0139 Roll Pin 7 711 1595 Output Shaft 8 719 0538 Lower Housing 9 710 1276 Hex Washer Screw 1 4 20 x 75 10 716 0231 E Ring 750 11 736 0336 Flat Washer 625 ID x 1 0 OD x 030 736 0337 Flat W...

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Page 20: ...ty on these items b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a separate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such a...