YaRD-MaN OPERATOR'S MANUAL Riding Mower Internal Bagging System 27.5" Cutting Deck _,, Factory No.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Finding Model Number .......................................................................................................................... 2 Calling Customer Support Service ......................................................................................................... 2 Safe Operation Practices ....................................................................................................................... 3 Slope Gauge ...........................
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate your rider mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol--heed its warning. / ANGER: I_D General 1 manual.
Useextra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which could cause serious injury. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
U3 IJ.I LLI f_lJ. WARNING a. u_ Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately (/}uJ -- I_ "' "' u) a. "_ O 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.
UNPACKING Removing • • • • Loose Parts From Crate Remove all screws from bottom of the crate using a 1/4" socket or a flat blade screwdriver. Holding the sides of the crate firmly, lift the crate up and keep it aside. Avoid tire punctures. Remove and discard plastic bag which covers the unit. Lift the rear of the mower and clear the bottom of the crate. Repeat for the front. Be sure parking brake is disengaged; roll unit out of the crate's way. You will find the following loose parts in the crate.
Contents INSTALLING of Hardware Pack THE BATTERY ATTACHING STEERING TUBE Rex Screw _$1/4-20 -- --4 _ °own Rods I'J 711-0222A _ Battery Hold U _'_\,Wing Nut 712-0397 ATTACHING ATTACHING WHEEL SIDE- DISCHARGE CHUTE AND MULCHING PLUG (_ _'_ .Wing Nut 712-0397__(_ Pushnut Fastener F _'_ x 1.25 '_ 710-0958 <_--- Hex Lock Nut 1/4-20 712-0324 ATTACHING SEAT ASSEMBLY STEERING Hex Lock Bolt _5/16-18 x 1.00 _ _ 4"_ 726-0271 Hex Screws 1/4-20 x 2.
ASSEMBLY Installing Battery WARNING: Battery acid must be handled with great care as contact with it can burn and blister the skin. Wear protective clothing (goggles, rubber gloves and apron) when working with it. NOTE: Continue assembling the rider mower while the battery is standing for 30 minutes (after filling with acid), and later while you are charging the battery. Follow the safety precautions mentioned previously.
through the hole in the battery tray. Pull up on the hold-down rods through the slot on the battery cover and insert one wing nut on each hold-down rod. Tighten the two wing nuts to secure the battery to the unit. See Figure 4. A battery charged by the alternator will have the same life as a battery bench charged prior to installation provided that the engine is run for 1 to 2.5 hours with a 3 ampere alternator for the initial charge. NOTE: After battery has been charged, add only distilled water.
Align the holes on the hitch plate with the holes on the rear frame assembly as shown in Figure 6C. Secure on each side with hex bolt, lock washer and hex nut from the hardware pack. Attaching Control Knobs Attach control knobs to the shift lever and throttle/choke control lever using truss head machine screws and hex nuts. See Figure 8, A Lock F L _-_ _,.--_ J Control Knob NuI e rame _ng ! -_ Secure _ _[_(_ i Gee, :.-:,!-"B'umpew Cover 6,_ Screw _ ",k. I,tex nw od C Hitch Plate...,..,.
Attaching Side Discharge Chute side, or (iii) to mulch grass and recirculate clippings back to the lawn. For the third option, attach the mulching plug to the side-discharge chute and then to the deck.
OPERATION Know Your Rider Mower Compare the illustrationson this page with your rider mower to familiarize yourself with the locationof various controls and adjustments. The operation of any rider mower can result in foreign objectsbeing thrown into the operator's eyes, causing severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses before operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
Know the Controls If your rider mower stops while going uphill, stop the blade(s) and reverse downhill slowly. Do not mow when children or others are around. Never carry children. Look down and behind before and while reversing. Keep safety devices (guards, shields, and switches) in place and working. Remove objects that could be thrown by the blade(s). Know location and function of all controls. Be sure blade(s) and engine are stopped before placing hands or feet near blade(s).
Release the brake pedal. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key. Now your rider mower is parked. To release the parking brake • Depress the brake pedal. The parking brake will be automatically disengaged. Before Starting service the engine with gasoline as described in the engine manual. is running or hot. not smoke while filling Never fill fuel tankDo indoors, or when engine up the gasoline tank. Starting Engine (Refer to Figure 16,) • Attach the wire to the spark plug.
• To stop, release the speed control pedal and depress the brake pedal. Press the blade engagement pedal downward until the blades are turning.The blades can be engaged either while the mower is in motion or while it is standing. Your rider mower is equipped with a blade lock to keep the blade engaged without the operator having to depress the blade pedal continuously. • To engage the blade lock: While pressing down on the blade pedal, push the blade lock down with your heel.
The recommended below: turn the ignition off. This will prevent the hot engine exhaust gas from browning the grass. Many communities no longer haul grass clippings to landfills. Composting the clippings from your grasscatcher is a viable solution. For this you will have to empty the grasscatcher at the designated composting site. Your rider mower is equipped with a mulching plug to mulch the grass and recycle into the lawn instead of collecting in the grasscatcher bag. Mulch only when the grass is dry.
Speed Control Pedal Adjustment Adjustment to the speed control pedal is made at the cable end. See Figure 18. • Set the parking brake and turn ignition key off. Shift the cutting height lever to the lowest position. Pivot the cover up and remove the grasscatcher bag and the side-discharge chute orthe mulching plug from the mower. • Disconnect wire from the spark plug. Locate the speed control cable under the front housing. • Loosen the jam nuts and back the cable out to tighten or thread inward to loosen.
NOTE: You will have reached correct adjustment to the deck engagement cable when the cable moves approximately I/2" off center line in both directions. Periodically check to see if these belts are too loose or damaged through wear and tear. If so, replace with new belt. While ordering these belts, refer to the Parts List section in this manual for the correct part number. Adjustment to the blade brake will have to be made at the cable end. See Figure 20.
beltkeepersunderthegrasscatcher, oneon theidlerandtheotherunderthedeckbelt cover.SeeFigure22. Reinstall thedeckbeltcoverandsecurewith thetwoself-tapping screwsandthelock washerandhexnut. the same location from where it was removed. Upper Variable Speed Belt • Remove the engine pulley using a 9/16" socket wrench with a 6" extension. The engine pulley is located in front of the transmission. Drop the engine pulley down and remove the belt from around it.
Adjusting the Deck Cleaning IMPORTANT: Please note that the valve stems on the front wheels of this rider mower are on the inside of the wheels. • Promptly wipe off any fuel or oil spilled on the machine with clean cloth. • Clean the underside of the blade housing after each mowing. Do not let clippings or debris accumulate around the blade which may cause rust on the deck. The front of the deck should be approximately 1/4" to 3/8" lower than the rear of the deck.
MAINTENANCE General • • • • • Recommendations balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly. Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance. The warranty on this rider mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain the rider mower as instructed in this manual. Changing of engine governed speed will void engine warranty.
season.Checkenginemanualforcorrectplug typeand gap specifications. Blade Assembly • NOTE: Your engine is equipped with a resistor spark plug, When replacing plug, make sure to use resistor type. Pivot Points Lubricate all pivot points with light oil at least once a season. Fuel Filter Your unit is equipped with a replaceable in-line fuel filter. Replace filter whenever contamination or discoloration is noticed. Order replacement filter through your engine authorized service dealer.
solution. If necessary, scrape the battery terminals with a wire brush to remove deposits. Coat terminals and exposed wiring with grease or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion. Removing the Battery: Disconnect the negative cable first, then the positive cable. Installing the Battery: Battery Failures • Place the battery in its assigned position. For location and set-up, refer to Figure 4. • Connect the positive cable first, then the negative cable.
TROUBLE SHOOTING General Problems Trouble Excessive vibration Mowerwill not discharge grass or leaves uncut strips Remedial Action Possible Cause 1. Bent or damaged blade 1. 2. Bent blade. 2. Stop engine immediately. Check all pulleys, blade adapters, keys and bolts for tightness and spindle damage. Tighten or replace any damaged parts Stop engine immediately. Replace damaged blade. Only use original equipment blades. 1. Throttle must be set at full throttle. 2. Use lower ground speed.
Engine Problems Trouble Engine will not crank Remedial Action Possible Cause 1. Safety switch button not depressed 2. Battery installed incorrectly 3. Battery dead or weak. 4. Blown fuse or circuit breaker Engine cranks but will not start 5. Engine ground wire loose. 5. Make sure the black ground wire runs from engine to frame or mounting bolt. 1. Throttle/choke not in starting position. 1. Check owner's guide for correct position for throttle control/choke for starting. 2. Gasoline tank empty.
PARTS LIST Steering Wheel \ Ref. No. Part No. Code Description 1 731-1869 Steering Wheel: 4 Spoke 2 731-1904 Steering Wheel Cap Ref. No. 4 Part No. Code Description 1 731-1877 Steering Column: Green 2 731-1918 Control Knob: Yellow 3 712-0142 Hex Nut 8-32 4 710-3217 Pan Head Machine Screw #8-32 5 710-0599 Hex Screw Tr 1/4-20 x .50" NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below.
24 25 \\ o\ 23 44 23 39 \ 27 17 4 15 22 NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a replacement part. For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Oyster Gray, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-062.
Ref. No. Part No. 1 17962 2 650-0007 3 683-0033A 4 683-9178A Code Description Ref. No, Part No. Code Description Switch Plate 22 723-0156 Ball Joint Steering Tube Assembly 23 731-o511 Trim Strip ! Steering Support Bracket 24 735-0265 Floor Pad: LH Front Axle Assembly: RH 25 735-0266 Floor Pad: RH 736-0105 Bell Washer 5 683-0179A Front Axle Assembly: LH 26 6 710-0224 Hex Screw AB 27 736-0119 Lock Washer 7 710-0459A Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5" Gr.
Operation Control 15 \ \ 31 5O / 17 _, 42 37 / \ 3 12 \ . 27 38 51 27 52 35 \ \ !4 25 13 A \ '\ "28 13 \ 48 \ \32 29 NhOTE: For painted parts, please refer to e list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a replacement part. For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx 'is painted Oyster Gray, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-062.
Ref. No. Part No. Description Ref. No. Part No. Description 1 683-0155 Brake Pedal Assembly 30 736-0329 Lock Washer 2 683-0156 Variable Pedal Assembly 31 736-0608 Spring Washer 3 683-0275 Deck Pedal Assembly 32 736-3000 Flat Washer 4 683-0161 Shift Cam Assembly 33 736-3019 Flat Washer .531 X 1.062 X. 134 6 710-1017 Ab Screw 1/4-14 X .625 34 736-3020 Flat Washer .271 X .630 X .065 7 711-0701 Clevis Pin 35 738-0255 Shoulder Screw .375 Dia X .
Deck Hanger Link 11 26 1 13 1" 9 16 11 4/ 23 17 28 / \ 13 3O 11 4 Ref. No. Part No. Code Ref, No. Description Part No. Description Code 1 683-0152 Pivot Link Assembly 16 732-0829 Extension Spring 2 710-0376 Hex Screw 5/16-18 X 1.00 Gr.5 17 732-0837 Torsion Spring 4 710-3230 Hex Bolt 1/2-13 X 2.75 Gr.
Transaxle Assembly Ref. No. 3 Part No. I 16 2 NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a replacement part. For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Oyster Gray, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-062. Yard-Man Green: 0665 Yard-Man Yellow: 0674 Powder Black: 0637 32 Description 1 629-0865 Harness Assembly Adapter 2 710-1208 Hex "IT Screw5/16-18 x 3.
Variable Drive: \--13 / / _4 Ref. No. Pa_ No. Code Description 1 683-0147 Idler Bracket Assembly 2 710-0134 Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 1.00 710-0191 Hex Screw 3/8-24 x 1.25 710-0902 Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 3.75 5 710-1611 6 Ref. No. Pa_ No. Code Description 16 736-0219 Bell Washer .406 I.D. x 1.13 O.D. 17 736-0247 Flat Washer 3/8 x 1.25 O.D, 18 736-0427 Belleville Washer .567 x 1.125 x .06 Pan Head TL Screw 5/16-18 x .
Upper Frame 2O \ 18 & 17 30 17 9 ! 32 15 _25 31 34 33 31 11 3 14 1 25 28 35 32 Ref. No. 1 Pad No, Code 783-0605 Description Deck Ref. No. Part NO.
Frame Assembly I z47 33 ,/ 25 9 36 16 \ 10 15 \ _,:_39 43 \ 22 44 \ 41 \ 20 15 21 37 NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a replacement part. For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Oyster Gray, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-062.
Ref. No. Part No. I Code Description Ref. No. Part No. Description Code 1 683-0149A Frame Assembly 23 731-0708 Battery Cover 2 683-0190 Frame Rail Support: RH 24 731-1682A Oil Drain Sleeve 731-1945 Engine Duct 3 683-0191 Frame Rail Support: LH 25 4 683-0192 Muffler Pipe Extension 26 732-3080 Compression Spring 5 710-0148 Hex FI. Screw #8-32 x 6.375 27 735-0273 Rubber Washer 6 710_157 Hex Screw 5/16-24 x .75 ° Gr.
Hood Assembly NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a replacement part. For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Oyster Gray, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-062. Yard-Man Green: 0665 Yard-Man Yellow: 0674 Powder Black: 0637 \ '\ \ 11 \ 14 \ \ \ Ref. No. Part No. 1 710-0599 2 Code Ref. No. Part No. Hex Hd.
Wheel Assembly Ref. No, Description 737-0288 Grease Fitting (Not Shown) 2 736-0285 Flat Washer .635 x 1.589 x .060 3 736-0242 Bell Washer .345 I.D. x .88 O.D. x .06 4 714-0115 Hairpin Clip 5 710-0627 Hex Screw 5/16-24 x .75 8 6 634-0139 Rear Wheel 16,0 x 6.5 x 8.0 i 7 634-0169 8 736-0366 J / / 6 Code 1 \5 \ Pa_ No. 5 Ref. No. 3 38 Pa_ No, Front Wheel 11.0 x 4.0 x 4.0 N Flat Washer 5/8 I.D. x 1.00.D.
Three-In-One Mowing Deck Ref. No, 16 NOTE: For painted parts, please refer to the list of color codes below. Please add the applicable color code, wherever needed, to the part number to order a replacement parL For instance, if a part numbered 700-xxxx is painted Oyster Gray, the part number to order would be 700-xxxx-062. Yard-Man Green: 0665 Yard-Man Yellow: 0674 Powder Black: 0637 39 Part No.
Deck Accessory--Th ree-ln-One Ref. No, 1 14 26 / 20 / 10 27 17 1% 12 18 40 Pad No. Code Description Flow indicator Assembly 2 631-0060 631-0080 3 710-0166 Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 1.0 4 710-0286 Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 0.5" 5 710-0456 Hex Screw #10-16 x 0.5" 6 7t0-0564 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 2.75" 7 710-0642 Self-Tapping Screw 1/4-20 x 0,75" 8 710-0825 Hex Screw 1/4-20 x 3.75" 9 710-0924 Machine Screw 1/4-20 x 0.
Wire Diagram RED/WHITE YEWBLK YELLOW SEAT SWITCH 725-3234 BATTERY BOOT COVER RED 725-1727 = \ GREEN IGNITION SW 725-0267 RED/WriT REVERSE SW 725-!643 YELLOW ORG/BLK BRAKE SW 725-1657A YEIJBLK ENGINE RED RED SOLENOfD 725-1426 RELAY 725-1648 RED ° -- BAT3-ERY 725-1695 GREEN FUSE 725-1381 °l ÷ GREEN COMPLETE WIRE HARNESS (629-0902) 41 RELAY 725-1648
Single Speed Transmission--L.H. (Part No.
Ref. no, Part No. I Code Description 1 618-0232 2 618-0248 Drive Shaft assembly: LH Brake 3 618-0072B Upper Housing Assembly 4 611-0114 Detent Shaft Assembly 5 661-0006 Brake Yoke Assembly: LH 5 710-1206 Hex Washer Hal."IT Screw 1/4-20 x 2.37 Gr.5 7 710-1325 Hex Washer Hd, TT Screw 1/4-20 x 1.
MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRD'MaN:)// For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase within the United States of America, its possessions and territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC 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.
