Yard Works 270-1252, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Self propelled Lawn Mower OPERATOR S MANUAL Item No 270 1252 For parts or service please call toll free helpline at 1 888 266 7096 Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipme...

Page 2: ...ntally safe battery disposal 28 Service 29 Troubleshooting 30 Warranty 31 Exploded View 32 Parts List 33 35 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 19 CORDLESS SELF PROPELLED LAWN MOWER Battery type 36V 10 Ah sealed l...

Page 3: ...es for safe operation that are contained in this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury This mower is capable of ampu...

Page 4: ...ewellery that can get caught in moving parts The wearing of protective gloves and safety footwear is recommended Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI protection should be provided on the circuit s or...

Page 5: ...erformance If lawn mower strikes a foreign objects follow these steps Stop lawn mower release the switch Remove the key and battery Inspect for damage Repair any damage before restarting and operating...

Page 6: ...mpatible battery pack may create a risk of fire Use battery pack only with charger listed Use only battery pack intended specifically for the machine Use of any other battery packs may result in a ris...

Page 7: ...r the charger unless absolutely necessary Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock If extension cord must be used make sure That pins on plug of extension cord...

Page 8: ...ad Class II Construction Double insulated construction min Per Minute Revolutions strokes surface speed orbits etc per minute Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations Read T...

Page 9: ...letely If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in this Owner s Manual do not use this product Call the Toll free Helpline 1 888 266 7096 for assistance WARNING The operation of any powe...

Page 10: ...C and 40 C Charge the battery pack only with the charger provided The battery pack may be charged while it is connected to the mower or while it is disconnected from the mower Allow at least 10 13 hou...

Page 11: ...when the battery is on the mower See Figure 1 Method 2 After parting the battery from the mower plug the charger connector into the receptacle on the battery See Figure 2 Insert the plug of the charge...

Page 12: ...y will soon require charging It is recommended that the battery be charged at this point The battery is at 5 30 charge when one light illuminates If no light illuminates the battery must be charged im...

Page 13: ...ower in order to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference Height adjustment lever Battery Side discharge cover Wheel Rear chute...

Page 14: ...serious personal injury WARNING Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in...

Page 15: ...NG HANDLE See Figure 4 Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the handle into operating position Make certain the handles snap into place securely Tighten the upper handle with the cam locks on...

Page 16: ...le 2 and place under the chute cover so that the hooks 3 on the grass catcher frame are seated into the slots in the handle bracket Release the chute cover When installed correctly the hooks on the gr...

Page 17: ...gn the grooves on the discharge chute 2 with the pins on the underside of the discharge cover 1 Lower the discharge chute 2 until the hooks on the mower deck are secured in the openings in the dischar...

Page 18: ...dle 2 of the mulching plug and pull the mulching plug out using the handle The mulching plug 3 is inserted on an angle so it requires some force to remove it The mulching plug must be removed in order...

Page 19: ...propelled feature is engaged by pulling the self propel lever upward to meet the handle To disengage the self propelled feature release the self propel lever CAUTION Do not attempt to override the op...

Page 20: ...ght best suited for your lawn The average lawn should be between 1 1 2 to 2 3 8 to 5 cm during cool months and between 2 and 3 1 2 5 cm to 8 9 cm during hot months To adjust the blade height To raise...

Page 21: ...PPER HANDLE HEIGHT See Figure 10 Loosen the upper handle knob Adjust the upper handle to the most comfortable of the 2 positions Snug the upper handle knob and lock the cam lock handle to secure Upper...

Page 22: ...Stop mower allow blades to completely stop and remove key Lift the rear chute cover Lift the grass catcher bag by its handle to remove from mower Empty grass clippings Lift the rear chute cover and r...

Page 23: ...ter than 15 degrees Mow across the face of slopes not up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Watch for holes ruts rocks hidden objects or bumps which can cause you to s...

Page 24: ...TIPS NOTE ALWAYS INSPECT AREA WHERE MOWER IS TO BE USED AND REMOVE ALL STONES STICKS WIRE BONES AND OTHER DEBRIS WHICH MIGHT BE THROWN THE ROTATING BLADE Release switch to turn mower OFF when crossin...

Page 25: ...loosen the blade nut 1 and remove the blade 4 Turn the nut COUNTER CLOCKWISE to loosen it and CLOCKWISE to tighten it Remove the blade nut 1 the square washer 2 the insulator washer 3 and the blade To...

Page 26: ...Charge the new battery pack before use See Battery Charger of this manual TO INSTALL A NEW BATTERY Remove the isolator key Carefully lift the old battery by the handle Install the new battery pack Tak...

Page 27: ...to the Maintenance section Store the mower in a dry clean location Do not store it next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer or rock salt Store the mower indoors in a cool dry place out of the re...

Page 28: ...it and replace with a new battery pack DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT To avoid injury and risk of fire explosion or electric shock and to avoid damage to the environment Cover the battery s terminals wit...

Page 29: ...and safest performance maintain the mower with care Keep the mower blade sharp and clean Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blades or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing Keep all...

Page 30: ...o tall or the cutting height is too low The rear of the mower housing and the blade are dragging in thick grass The motor shaft is bent The blade is unbalanced Charge the battery Replace the switch ca...

Page 31: ...ecifically recommended Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence or the failure to install operate maintain and store the product according to the instructions in the owner s manual Da...

Page 32: ...EXPLODED VIEW 32 32...

Page 33: ...14 3220346 Screw ST3 5X20 C 2 3 15 34116250 Lower cover II motor engagement box 1 3 16 32204113 Screw ST4 2 20 C 2 3 17 31902250 Start cable long 1 3 18 33318250 Compressed spring 1 4 33305469 2 Powe...

Page 34: ...Bolt M6X8 2 33 33332250 Spring 1 34 31106250 3 Switch box assy 1 34 1 34134250 1 Upper cover switch box 1 34 2 34114250 Switch box slide block 1 34 3 36302470 Switch 1 34 4 34113250 Lower cover switch...

Page 35: ...stment plate right 1 67 33303234 Spring plate 1 68 33304234 Height adjustment lever 1 69 34114227 4 Height adjustment knob lower 1 70 34113227 4 Height adjustment knob upper 1 71 31101463 2 Wheel 2 72...