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YaRD-MaN
HYDROSTATIC
LAWN
Owner's
TRACTORS
Manual
Thank you for purchasing an American-built product.
• ASSEMBLY
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
Model Numbers
IMPORTANT:
133K694G401
Read Safety Rules and
Instructions Carefully 133Q694G401
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester
meeting applicable local or sta
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SAFEOPERATIONPRACTICES IMPORTANT AL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTYOF YOURSELFAND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL THIS SYMBOL POINTSOUTIMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONSWHICH, IF NOTFOLLOWED,COULDENDANGERTHEPERSON- BEFORE ATTEMPTINGTO OPERATE YOUR UNIT.WHEN YOUSEETHIS SYMBOL-- _1, HEEDITS WARNING. ,mL DANGER: the followingsafety instructionscouldresult in serious injury or death. I _ This cutting machine is capable of amputatinghands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe II.
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other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow IV. SERVICE machine to cool before storing. 1. Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. 6. Stop and inspect the equipment for damage if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before re-starting and operating a. Useonly an approved container. the machine. b. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling. 7.
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ACTIVATINGTHE BATTERY Screwdriver Battery Do not activate battery (fill with battery acid) until battery is actually placed in service. Be certain to Cover read previous warnings before activating the bat- / Fill Caps Battery tery. 1. Lift the seat. Remove the battery cover by press- ing in on the sides and lifting up. See figure 2, inset. Remove the battery from the rear frame. 2. Open the battery pack. Be careful not to puncture Vent the box. It contains the battery fluid (acid) in a plastic c
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SteeringWheel ATTACHINGTHE STEERING WHEEL Insert Prongs 1. Remove the hex lock nut and cupped washer from the steering shaft, and remove the steering bellow. Pry the steering insert off the center of the steering wheel. . Attach one end of steering bellow to the steering wheel as shown in figure 4, inset. 3. Position the front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward. 4. Place the steering wheel and steering bellow over the steering shaft, positioning steering wheel as desired
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2. Pull the adjustable lift link out of the deck hanger J Negative channel. See figure 6. Terminal 3. Turn the adjustable lift link up or down as neces- sary to level the deck. Usually only one or two turns are needed. Positive Terminal 4. Insert the end of the adjustable lift link into the hole in the deck hanger channel. Recheck the adjust- ment as instructed above. Readjust if necessary. 5. When deck is level, secure the end of the adjustable lift link with flat washer and hairpin clip. --,-I
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CHOKECONTROL PARKING BRAKE The choke control is located on the right side of the To set the parking brake, depress the clutch-brake dashboard and is operated manually. Details for the pedal, pull up the parking brake knob and release the choke operation are covered in the separate engine clutch-brake pedal. It will stay in the raised position. manual packed with your unit. See figure 9. To release the parking brake, depress and release the clutch-brake pedal. See figure 11. LIGHT SWITCH NOTE: Th
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B. DECK LIFT INDICATOR Lever The deck lift indicator marks the position being used for the lift lever. Select the lift lever position desired, press the indicator lever outward, move it to the posi- tion immediately below the lift lever and release the indicator lever. See figure 12. C. SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT O 1. Select the position for the lift lever which gives Lift Indicator the desired cutting height. Move the deck lift indi- cator so that the lift lever can be returned to the \ same po
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STOPPING THE ENGINE NOTE: Under normal usage bag material is subject to Turn the ignition key to the left to the OFF position. wear, and should be checked periodically. Be sure Remove the key to prevent accidental starting. any replacement bag complies with the mower manu- facturer's recommendations. For replacement bags, IMPORTANT: If you strike a foreign object, stop the use only factory authorized replacement bag. engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly inspect the unit for any damage
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4. Loosen the hex nut on the scissor mounting Disengagement Rod Stabilizer Shaft bracket. See figure 13. Assembly 5. Start the engine and run at full throttle. 6. Move the hydrostatic control lever until you find neutral (rear wheels do not rotate in either direc- tion). WARNING: Be careful of the cooling fan Stabilizer Plate on the hydrostatic transmission. Flat Washer Spring Hairpin Clip 7. Depress the clutch-brake pedal all the way and set the parking brake. FIGURE 14. 8. Shut off the engine.
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PIVOTPOINTS Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, Lubricate all pivot points with light oil at least once a altitude and load. Refer to separate engine manual season. for carburetor adjustment information. BALLJOINTS The ball joints and drag link ends are permanently NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run lubricated. rough. Be certain air cleaner is clean and attached to the carburetor before adjusting carburetor. MAINTENA
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WHEEL ADJUSTMENT CUTTING BLADES The caster (forward slant of the king pin) and the A. Removal for Sharpening or Replacement camber (tilt of the wheels out at the top) require no WARNING: Be sure to disconnect and adjustment. Automotive steering principles have been used to determine the caster and camber on the trac- ground the spark plug wire and remove & tor. The front wheels should toe-in 1/8 inch. ignition key before working on the cutting blade to prevent accidental engine start- To adjust
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TIRES Add only distilled water. Never add additional acid or any other chemicals to the battery after initial acti- Recommended operating tire pressure is approxi- vation. mately 12 p.s.i. (check sidewall of tire for tire manu- facturer's recommended pressure). Maximum tire NOTE: After operating the lawn tractor for a long peri- od of time, check the fluid level in the battery as it can pressure under any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal overheat and lose fluid. tire pressure should be maintaine
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. 3. Unhook the deck belt from the engine pulley. Disconnect the idler pulley spring which is attached to a bracket on the frame, inside the left 4. Place the lift lever in the engaged (all the way for- rear wheel. Use a spring puller or other suitable ward) position. tool. 5. Disconnect the spring which is attached to a 7. Remove the three self-tapping screws from the bracket on the transaxle, inside the left rear cooling fan. Remove the fan. wheel. Use a spring puller or other suitable tool. 8
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OFF-SEASON STORAGE If the machine is to be inoperative for a period longer than 30 days, prepare for storage as follows. 1. Clean the engine and the entire unit thoroughly. 2. Lubricate all lubrication points. Wipe the entire machine with an oiled rag to protect the surfaces. 3. Refer to the engine manual for correct engine storage instructions. The engine must be com- pletely drained of fuel to prevent gum deposits from forming on essential carburetor parts, fuel lines and fuel tanks. 4. Charge
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I TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE CORRECTIVE ACTION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) The battery must be installed with negative terminal attached to black ground wire. Negative terminal is Engine will not Battery installed incor- crank identified at the post by "NEG", "N" or "-". The positive terminal, identified by "POS", "P" or "+", must be rectly attached to the big red wire which goes to the solenoid. Battery is dead or weak Check fluid level in battery. If fluid is low, fill to UPPER LEVEL line with water
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USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YUU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. :_ ............ SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE : 1--_[--- A POWER POLE 0000 II I I1._1 .... A CORNER OF A BUILDING I.... I ,I , I_. e°°Oooe. n POST ; n _ OR A FENCE ,'_,_ .... ..... I 1_ ,, , -....._.O_o,.,.,_,. -- . • .... _u LL ___ . .... N_,,,_ 1_ _ .... ....... . _ __e, "'.-..t._._.o._ C_ ! I I 15° I I Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet e
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MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY THE YaRD-MaN TWO YEAR SUPREME WARRANTY: For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America, its possessions and territories, YaRD-MaN will, at its option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty covers units which have been operated and maintained in accordance with the owner's instructions furnished with the unit, and which have
