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Yard-Man 131704G manual

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  • Page 1

    Summer Winter Spring Fall Thank you for purchasing an American-built product, 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[...]

  • Page 2

    Your unit was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others. DANGER: 1. READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL carefully in[...]

  • Page 3

    This owner's manual covers two models of lawn tractors. Follow only those instructions which per- tain to your model lawn tractor. Refer to the separate deck manual for all informa- tion concerning the deck. IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL; however, a small amount of oil may be present from the factory. Do not overfill.[...]

  • Page 4

    FIGURE 2. ~ ) Yo(, FIGURE 3. ACTIVATING THE BATTERY Do not activate battery (fill with battery acid) until battery is actually placed in service. Be certain to read previous warnings before activating the battery. NOTE: Some units may have the battery and battery hardware packed with the battery fluid. 1. Lift the seat. Remove the battery cover b[...]

  • Page 5

    -= j, Negative Terminal /~ "" Battery Drain j Tube- / Positive 0 Terminal J'r INSTALLING THE BATTERY 1. Raise the seat. 2. Make certain the positive cable (heavy red wire) and negative cable (heavy black wire) are routed outside the battery opening. 3. Place the battery inside the opening so that the positive terminal is toward the [...]

  • Page 6

    Model 734G Only: Model 734G is equipped with indicator lights, located in the steering wheel. The steering wheel must beassembled as follows for proper operation of the in-dicator lights. 1. Remove the hex lock nut and cupped washer from the steering shaft, and remove the steering bellow. Pry the sterring wheel insert off the center of the steering[...]

  • Page 7

    LIGHT SWITCH The head lamps are operated by pushing the light switch located on the dashboard. The head lamps will only operate when the engine is running. See figure 8. AMMETER The ammeter registers the rate of battery charge or discharge. The ammeter will register on the discharg- ing side with starting the engine. It should register on the oppos[...]

  • Page 8

    NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator leaves the seat with the engine running. NOTE: The PTO switch must be in OFF position when starting the engine, when shifting into reverse and if theoperator leaves the seat. ~ - " "~ " " CUTTING CONTROLS A. LIFT LEVER Mode1704F: The lift lever is used to raise and lower the c[...]

  • Page 9

    OPERA TION GAS AND OIL FILL-UP Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your trac-tor. Read instructions carefully. NOTE: Your tractor is shipped without oil; however, a small amount of oil may be present from the factory. Do not overfi". WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors, with engine[...]

  • Page 10

    I'OiI Hydrostatic Control Lever ~~acket ~ ~. ~. Loosen FIGURE 13. 2. Start the engine. 3. Push the clutch-brake pedal all the way forward. Then release the pedal completely. The lawn tractor should not move in either direction. If it does not move, depress the clutch-brake pedal all the way and set the parking brake, retighten the bolt and nut[...]

  • Page 11

    CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS A WARNING: If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine is running (e.g. carburetor), disengage all clutches and blades. Keep clear of all moving parts. Be careful of heated surfaces and muffler. Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude and load. R[...]

  • Page 12

    If frequent additions are required, locate the leak andcorrect. Inadequate supply of fluid may result in per- manent internal damage. If the natural color of the transmission fluid haschanged, black or milky, overheating and/or water con- taminate is indicated. The fluid should be drained and replaced with new transmission fluid. To drain the hydro[...]

  • Page 13

    Dimension "B" should be approximately 1/8" less than Dimension "A." See figure 21. To increase Dimension "B," screw tie rod into tie rod end. To decrease Dimen- sion "B," unscrew tie rod from tie rod end. Reassem- ble tie rod. Check dimensions. Readjust if necessary. A G Front , B. t 4 (1/8" Less Th[...]

  • Page 14

    BATTERY REMOVAL OR INSTAllATION WARNING: When removing the battery, follow this order of disassembly to prevent your wrench from shorting against the frame. lubricant is available, Order part number 737-0170. Engine oil may also be used, When replacing blades, be sure to install the blade with the side of the blade marked "Bottom" (or wit[...]

  • Page 15

    5. Unplug the electric PTO.6. Remove the torque bracket by removing two hex bolts and washers. See figure 23. 7. Remove the belt keeper assembly by removing the four self-tapping screws which hold the belt keeper assembly to the frame at the engine pulley. See figure 23. 5. Remove the four self-tapping screws which hold the belt keeper assembly to [...]

  • Page 16

    forming on essential carburetor parts, fuel lines and fuel tanks.4. Refer to battery storage instructions on page 14. 5. Store unit in a clean, dry area. 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 [...]

  • Page 17

    TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART FOR ELECTRIC START MODELS TROUBLE ngine will not crank LOOK FOR REMEDY Battery installed incor- rectly The battery must be installed with the negative terminal, identified at the terminal post by (Neg, N or -). grounded. The positive terminal (Pos. P or +) attaches to the large cable from the solenoid. The small red wire from[...]

  • Page 18

    TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART FOR ELECTRIC START MODELS TROUBLE LOOK FOR REMEDY No fuel to the carburetor! Gasoline tank empty. Fill. Fuel line or in-line fuel filter plugged. Remove and clean fuel line. Replace filter if necessary. Air filter dirty If the air cleaner is dirty, the engine may not start. Clean or replace as recommended by the engine rRanuf[...]

  • Page 19

    YaRD-MaN COMPANY. P.O. BOX 360940 .CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136 For two years from the date of original retail purchase, YaRD-MaN COMPANY will either repair or replace, at its option, free of charge, F.O.B. factory or authorized service firm, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. Transportation charges for the movement of any[...]

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