7 -----■■■■■ ■-----■■■■ Save This Manual for Future Reference YARDMAX� Walk-Behind Lawn Mower Operator's Manual MODEL NUMBER YG0542 SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASE DATE Both model number and serial number may be found on the main label.(SeePqe2,Fi,ure 1) You should record both of them in a safe place for future use. A WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFET Y INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUAL MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
7 Your new YARDMAX® lawn mower offers quality construction and is easy and safe to operate. With proper use and care, it is designed to give you many years of dependable service.
7 -----■■■■■ ■-----■■■■ Walk-Behind Lawn Mower » Operator's Manual A WARNING Carefully read through this entire operator's man ual before using your new unit. Pay attention to all cautions and warnings. This walk-behind lawn mower is intended to be used by residential homeowners. it is designed primarily for cutting grass on well-maintained lawns on residential properties. It is not designed for cutting brush or for agricultural uses. It starts easy and cuts cleanly.
7 SUPPORT Have questions about your YARDMAX equipment? Call us at 847-327-0566 or 844-YARDMAX, email us at support@yardmax.com, or contact us via your favorite social media site.
7 -----■■■■■ ■-----■■■lil Walk-Behind Lawn Mower » Operator's Manual SPECIFI CATI ON S Model# Mower Type Cutting Options Cutting Width YG0542 Manual Push Mulch, Side Discharge 20" Max. Cutting Height 3.75" Min. Cutting Height 1.25" Cutting Height Options 7 positions Deck Material 16Gauge Deck Type Stamped Rear Bag Capacity Engine Power Type N/A YARDMAX Gas Starting System Recoil Displacement 166 cc Engine Torque 7.00 ft.-lb Fuel Tank Capacity 0.26 gallon (1.0L) Oil Capacity 16.
7 SYMBOLS The rating plate on your machine may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use. DANGER � � (t) €) WARNING CAUTION Read these instructions carefully. Wear approved hearing protection. Wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away from all pinch points, especially the cutting blades.
-----■■■■■ ■-----■■■■ Walk-Behind Lawn Mower » Operator's Manual SAFETY The definitions below give the level of severity for each signal word. A T h i s s ym b o l p o i n t s o u t important safety instructions. This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury.
7 Do not operate the machine while under the influence of drugs, the muffler is missing or defective. A defective muffler increases the noise level and the risk of fire. Examine the muffler regularly to make sure that it is attached correctly and not damaged. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel toed shoes are recommended. Never operate this machine in bare feet, sandals, slippery or lightweight (e.g.
7 ■-----■■■■ -----■■■■■ Walk-Behind Lawn Mower » Operator's Manual Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from sparks, open flames, or other sources of ignition. Never store fuel or a machine with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach a spark, open flame, or any other source of ignition, such as a water heater, furnace, or clothes dryer. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. • the product is incorrectly repaired.
7 If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. This manual cannot include all situations that can occur when you use the product. Be careful and use your common sense. Do not operate the product or do maintenance to the product if you are not sure about the situation. Contact Customer Support for assistance.
7 ■■■■■ ■ l •••• Walk-Behind Lawn Mower • Operator's Manual CONTENTS SUPPLIED Your YARD MAX lawn mower comes partially assembled and contains thefollowlng: ,, r-- ----------, I < -�71 I .,I P" 1. Intermediate Connecting Handlebar (1 pair) 10. Toolsfor Spark Plug Assembly 2. Upper Handle 11. Hardware Kit, Including: 3. Side Discharge Chute 4. Lawer Handle 5. Main Machine 6. Shield-trailing M8x40 •4 M10 X4 7. RearWheel (lpair) •2 8. Front Wheel (1 pair) X2 9.
7 ASSEMBLY This lawn mower was partially assembled at the factory. To assemble your machine follow the below instructions. LOWER HANDLE WHEELS Align the holes in the lower handlebar with the holes in the mowing housing. Secure and tighten by using M8x40 screws, flat washers and nuts. (See Figure2) Assemble the four wheels by securing with four MlO nuts and washers.
7 ■-----■■■■ -----■■■■■ Walk-Behind Lawn Mower » Operator's Manual INTERMEDIATE CONNECTING HANDLEBARS UPPER HANDLE Align the holes in the connecting handlebars and lower handle. Insert the carriage bolts and secure with star shaped head clamping nuts Align the holes in the upper handle and the holes in connecting handlebars to set a comfortable height position for the handle, then secure and tighten by using bolts and wing knobs. (See Figure 5) knobs.
7 CABLE POSITIONING 1. Hold the engine start/stop control lever against the upper handle. 2. Slowly pull starter rope handle from engine and slip starter rope into the rope guide. 3. Tighten rope guide knob. 4. Use cable tie to secure engine stop cable. Figure 7 SHIELD-TRAILING Attach the shield-trailing to the machine. (See Figure 8, illustration 1&2) Figure6 xl ---- SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE 1. Lift the mulch cover on the side of the mower. (See Fisure 7, illustration 1) 2.
7 -----■■■■■ ■-----•••• Walk-Behind Lawn Mower » Operator's Manual KNOW YOUR MACHINE FEATURES AND CONTROLS �y 4@§ffiiiffiNiMiMfitffi• \1 \\\ ��- \� lifttiHM Cutting Height Adju5trnent Lever Side Discharge Chute l@Mi-M ----------� ldt,1ffiffi -----------�' Know Your Machine I 14
7 Engine Start/Stop Control )) Side Discharge Chute The engine start/stop control is attached to the upper handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the upper handle to operate the unit. Release it to stop engine and blade. A WARNING This engine start/stop control i s a sa fety devi ce. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Cutting Height Adjustment Lever )) Move this lever to desired position to change the cutting height. Mulch Cover The mulch cover is used for mulching purposes.
7 -----■■■■■ ■-----■■■■ Walk-Behind Lawn Mower » Operator's Manual OPERATION � NOTE This unit is shipped without ADDING GASOLINE TO ENGINE gasoline or oil in the engine. A WARNING Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual before Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Use starting or running your machine. extreme care when handling gasoline. ADDING OIL TO ENGINE A WARNING 1.
7 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The cutting height can be adjusted to 7 different positions. Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut. Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Medium position is best for most lawns. A WARNING Adjusting the cutting height may bring you into contact with the moving blade, causing serious injury. To change cutting height, squeeze height adjustment lever in the direction of the wheel. Move the wheel up or down for your cutting requirements.
7 -----■■■■■ ■-----■■■■ Walk-Behind Lawn Mower » Operator's Manual BLADE CONTROL STOPPING THE MACHINE 1. Standing behind the mower, squeeze the engine start/stop control lever against upper handle. Release the engine start/stop control lever to stop the engine and blade. (See Figure 11) 2. Holding the engine start/stop control lever firmly, grasp recoil starter handle and pull rope out with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keeping a firm grip on the starter handle, let the rope rewind slowly.
7 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .A WARNING Always stop engine, allow engine to cool, disconnec t spark plug, and ground against engine before performing any type of maintenance on your machine. In the maintenance schedule you can see which parts of your machine require maintenance, and at which intervals it should take place. The intervals are calculated based on average use of the machine, and may differ depending on the rate of your personal use.
7 ■-----■■■■ -----■■■■■ Walk-Behind Lawn Mower » Operator's Manual 2. T he transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory and CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL 3. Follow the Engine Operator's Manual for lubrication schedule See Maintenance schedule on page 19 for more information about does not require lubrication. and instructions for engine lubrication. DECKCARE Clean underside of the mower deck after each use to prevent build up of grass clippings or other debris.
7 4. Tip the machine onto its side (so that the air filter is up) to drain the used oil from the oil-fill tube. (See Figure 14) BLADE CARE A WARNING Always stop the engine before you do work on the blade. The blade continues to rotate after the throttle has been released. Make sure that the blade is fully stopped and disconnect the spark plug cap before you start work. A WARNING The blade is sharp; contact with the blade can result in serious personal injury.
7 ■-----■■■lII -----■■■■■ Walk-Behind Lawn Mower � NOTE You will need a torque wrench to install the blade properly. » Operator's Manual A CAUTION Use only a replacement blade approved by t h e manufacturer of your mower. Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your mower is hazardous, could damage your mower and void your warranty. A WARNING Position the curved ends of the blade to point toward the machine housing. 5. Install the new blade.
7 TRANSPORTANDSTORAGE The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage. Keep all equipment safe during transportation to prevent damage and accidents. For storage, keep equipment in a lockable area away from children and persons that are not approved. Do not store next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer. For storage, keep the product and equipment in a dry and frost proof area.
7 -----■■■■■ ■-----•••• Walk-Behind Lawn Mower » Operator's Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine fails to start Cause Remedy 1. Blade control disengaged. 1. Engage blade control. 2. Spark plug boot disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug boot. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. 4. Engine not primed (If equipped with primer). 4. Prime engine as instructed in the Operation section of the Engine Manual. 5. Faulty spark plug. 5.
7 PARTS DIAGRAM I � 25 I Parts Diagram �o I;:: �" r �.
-----■■■■■ ■-----■■■lil Walk-Behind Lawn Mower » Operator's Manual PARTS LIST Description No. Qty No. Description Qty 1 Engine 1 31 NutM5 7 2 Intermediate Connnecting Handlebar 2 32 NutM10 4 3 Star Shaped Head Clamping Nuts Knob 4 33 Washer 14 4 34 Wheel 4 4 Upper Handle 1 35 FrontWheel Axle 1 5 Rope Guide 1 36 RearWheel Axle 1 6 Guide Knob 1 37 Screw ST3.
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