Yard-Man 247.385010, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ... 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 operator In the State of California the above srequired by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engi...

Page 2: ... plate is explained below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below MTD LLC O BOX 361131 CLEVELAND OH 44136 www yardman com 330 220 4683 800 800 731121 Copy the model number here Copy the serial number here ENGINEINFORMATION The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine related issues with regards to performance power rating...

Page 3: ...our mower to help prevent blade contact or thrown object injury Although the area of operation should be completely cleared of foreign objects an object may have been overlooked and could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the area Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Shir...

Page 4: ...n Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Watch for holes ruts hidden objects or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles Always be sure of your footing A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury If you feel you are losing your balance release the blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop in less than 3 seconds Donot Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankme...

Page 5: ...striking aforeign object stop theengine remove thewirefrom thesparkplug and thoroughly inspect themower foranydamage Repair thedamage before starting andoperating themower Never attempt tomake awheel orcutting height adjustment while theengine isrunning Grass catcher components aresubject towear damage anddeterioration which could expose moving parts orallow objects tobethrown For safety protectio...

Page 6: ... 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 Operate WALK BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes never up and down slop...

Page 7: ...rts See Figure 1 NOTE Make sure not to crimp the cable while removing loose parts or the entire unit from the carton NOTE Reference to right or left hand side of the mower and or front or behind the mower is observed from the operating position ToolsRequired 1 Pair of Pliers 2 Funnel HardwarePack Identify each piece of the hardware pack as shown in Figure 1 Part numbers shown in parentheses Figure...

Page 8: ...tarter rope out of the engine Release the blade control handle Slip the starter rope into the rope guide See Figure 5 Lower Starter Rope Rope Guide Support Rod Attaching Discharge Chute Your lawn mower was shipped as a mulcher Remove the mulching cover and attach the side discharge chute for discharging grass clippings Remove three plastic wing knobs holding the mulching cover to the deck See Figu...

Page 9: ...ine and the blade CuttingHeightAdjustmentRod The cutting height adjustment rod is located between the two rear high wheels The front wheel cutting height is determined by placing the axle rod in one of the six height adjustment positions in each caster assembly on the front wheels All wheels must be placed in the same relative position RecoilStarter The recoil starter is attached to the handle Sta...

Page 10: ...il Gasoline _ WARNING Never fill fuel tank indoors or when engine is running or hot Do not smoke when filling fuel tank Clean area around fuel cap Remove cap See Figure 9 Use a funnel to prevent spillage Pour approximately 1 5 quarts of fresh regular grade unleaded gasoline slowly to the fuel tank IMPORTANT Never mix engine oil with gasoline Fill tank to 1 2 below the bottom of the filler neck Wip...

Page 11: ...proper discharge of grass clippings and could cause you to slip and fall New grass thick grass or wet grass may require a narrower cut The best mowing pattern is one that allows the clippings to discharge towards the uncut part of the lawn This permits recutting of the clippings to further pulverize them When cutting high weeds discharge towards cut portion then recut at right angles to first dire...

Page 12: ...re before performing any maintenance or adjustments Cleaning Mower The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use to prevent any build up of grass clippings leaves dirt or other debris If this debris is allowed to accumulate it will result in rust and corrosion Disconnect spark plug wire Drain the gasoline from the lawn mower or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap Tip the ...

Page 13: ...ft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil Install the blade adapter on the crankshaft with the star away from the engine See Figure 15 Place the new blade with the side marked bottom or with part number facing away from the adapter Place the bell support next Make sure to align the tabs in the holes of the blade with the hole in the bell support Insert the hex bolt through the b...

Page 14: ...can create a fire hazard Make sure to avoid muffler and surrounding areas while the mower engine is hot because temperature of these areas of the engine may exceed 150 F SECTION 7 MAKING ADJUSTMENTS HandleHeight Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position To lower the handle height proceed as follows Remove the starter rope from the rope guide Remove the upper handle by rem...

Page 15: ...in Figure 14 of this manual You can fold your mower s handle for convenient storage Follow the steps below for folding a Remove the starter rope from the rope guide b Loosen the two hand knobs on the sides of the handle and let the upper handle fold down to the rear c Move the hairpin clips to the outer hole in the weld pins on the handle mounting brackets d Remove the carriage bolts and wing knob...

Page 16: ...ted 2 Clean lawn mower engine Occasional skip 1 Spark plug gap too close 1 Adjust gap to 030 inches hesitates at high speed Idles poorly 1 Spark plug fouled faulty or gap too wide 1 Reset gap to 030 inches or replace spark plug 2 Dirty air cleaner 2 Clean air cleaner 1 Tighten blade and adapter balance blade 2 Bent cutting blade 2 Replace blade 3 Bent engine crankshaft 3 Contact your nearest White...

Page 17: ... Wing knob Cable Tie Saddle Washer Lower Handle Upper Handle Deluxe Control Handle Foam Grip Hex Nut 5 16 18 Ref No 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Part No 747 0940A 746 0883 710 1270 712 0324 746 1131 710 1174 712 0397 710 0703 Description Grass Bag Support Rod Housing Control Oval C Sunk Scr Hex L Nut 1 4 20 Thd Control Cable 46 Carriage Bolt Knob Wing 1 4 20 Carriage Screw 1 4 20 x 75 17 ...

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Page 19: ...asher 330 I D x 630 x 06 732 0845 Torsion Spring 49 736 0931 Flat Washer 203 I D x 403 x 040 732 0843 Torsion Spring RH 50 737 3000 732 0844 Torsion Spring LH 51 741 0685 736 0105 Bell Washer 401 x 870 x 063 747 0924 18 738 0145 Shoulder Screw 500 x 840 19 747 0971 Handle Height Adjustment 20 750 1090 Spacer 500 x 1 0 x 600 21 782 0572 Height Adj Bracket RH i 22 682 3054 23 682 3055 24 710 1348 72...

Page 20: ...e items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening tune ups brake adjustments clutch adjustments deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d MTD LLC does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States its possesions and territories except those sold through MTD LLC s authorized channels of export distribution e Part...