Yard-Man 133Q694G401 manual

YaRD-MaN Owner's Manual • ASSEMBLY • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully HYDROSTATIC LAWN TRACTORS Thank you for purchasing an American-built product. Model Numbers 133K694G401 133Q694G401 WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any un[...]

IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES THIS SYMBOL POINTSOUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSON- AL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT.WHEN YOU SEETHIS SYMBOL-- _1, HEED ITS WARNING. ,mL I _ This cutting machin[...]

IV. SERVICE 1. Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. a. Use only an approved container. b. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling. Do not smoke. c. Never refuel the machine indoors. d. Never store the machine or [...]

Battery Cover Battery Screwdriver / Fill Caps Vent Clear Plastic Drain Tube-._ / FIGURE 2. FIGURE 3. ) DANGER Battery contains sulfuric acid. Refer to warning on page 3. Antidote: EXTERNAL--Flush with water. INTERNAL--Drink large quantities of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten eggs or vegetable oil. Call physician immediately. EYE[...]

FIGURE 4. Steering Wheel Insert Prongs Steering Hex Lock Nut Bellow Cupped Washer Nuts Cupped Washers FIGURE 5. Deck Hanger -C___- ustable / FIGURE 6. . 3. ATTACHINGTHE STEERING WHEEL 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. [...]

J Negative Terminal Positive Terminal FIGURE 7. Black (Negative) Cable Red (Positive) Cable Drain Cable Tube Tie___/l_ , ReiTr fansax/e n t __l Bracket _ FIGURE 8. 2. Pull the adjustable lift link out of the deck hanger channel. See figure 6. 3. Turn the adjustable lift link up or down as neces- sary to level the deck. Usually only one or two turns[...]

CHOKE CONTROL The choke control is located on the right side of the dashboard and is operated manually. Details for the choke operation are covered in the separate engine manual packed with your unit. See figure 9. LIGHT SWITCH The head lamps are operated by pushing the light switch located on the dashboard. The head lamps will only operate when th[...]

B. DECK LIFT INDICATOR 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 1. Select the position for the lift lever[...]

STOPPING THE ENGINE Turn the ignition key to the left to the OFF position. Remove the key to prevent accidental starting. IMPORTANT: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine. Remove wire from spark plug, thoroughly inspect the unit for any damage, and repair the dam- age before restarting and operating the mower. NOTE: ff any problems are en[...]

4. Loosen the hex nut on the scissor mounting bracket. See figure 13. 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). Stabilizer Shaft Assembly Disengagement Rod WARNING: Be careful of the cooling fan on the hydrostatic transmission. 7. Dep[...]

Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude and load. Refer to separate engine manual for carburetor adjustment information. NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to run rough. Be certain air cleaner is clean and attached to the carburetor before adjusting carburetor. PIVOTPOINT[...]

WHEEL ADJUSTMENT The caster (forward slant of the king pin) and the camber (tilt of the wheels out at the top) require no adjustment. Automotive steering principles have been used to determine the caster and camber on the trac- tor. The front wheels should toe-in 1/8 inch. To adjust the toe-in, follow these steps. 1. Remove the hex nut and lock was[...]

Add only distilled water. Never add additional acid or any other chemicals to the battery after initial acti- vation. NOTE: After operating the lawn tractor for a long peri- od of time, check the fluid level in the battery as it can overheat and lose fluid. CHARGING THE BATTERY The engine is equipped with an alternator which charges battery when tr[...]

3. Unhook the deck belt from the engine pulley. 4. Place the lift lever in the engaged (all the way for- ward) position. 5. Disconnect the spring which is attached to a bracket on the transaxle, inside the left rear wheel. Use a spring puller or other suitable tool. 6. Disconnect the six deck links by removing the hairpin clips and flat washers. 7.[...]

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. Th[...]

PROBLEM Engine will not crank I TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) Battery installed incor- rectly CORRECTIVE ACTION The battery must be installed with negative terminal attached to black ground wire. Negative terminal is identified at the post by "NEG", "N" or "-". The positive terminal, identified by "POS&[...]

USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YUU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. 0000 C_ :_ ............ SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE : 1--_[--- A POWER POLE II I I1._1 .... A CORNER OF A BUILDING I.... I ,I , I_. e°°Oooe. n ; n _ OR A FENCE POST ,'_,_ .... ..... I 1_ ,, , -....._.O_o,.,.,_,. -- . • .... _u LL ___ . .... N_[...]

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 workmans[...]