Yard-Man 447 User's Manual
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1. 1 Clean the exterior of engine and the entire tiller thoroughly Lubricate the tiller as described in the lubrication instructions 2 Refer to the engine manual for correct engine storage instructions 3 Wipe tines with oiled rag to prevent rust 4 Store tiller in a clean dry area Do not store next to corrosive materials such as fertilizer NOTE When storing any type of power equipment in an unventilated or metal storage shed care should be taken to rustproof the equipment Using a light oil or silicone coat the equipment especially any springs bearings and cables Trouble Engine fails to start Engine runs erratic Engine overheats Tines do not engage Wheels do not engage Possible Caus gt s 9 Q gt Q N N Spark plug v ire disconnected Engine shut off switch in OFF position Fuel shut of valve closed Fuel tank en pty or stale fuel Throttle control lever not in correct starting position Engine flooc ed Faulty spark plug Unit running on CHOKE Spark plug vire loose Stale fuel Vent in gas ap plugged Water or diri in fuel system Dirty air cle ner Carburetor c ut of adjustment Engine oil level low Air flow rest icted Carburetor r ot adjusted properly Foreign obje ct lodged in tines Tine clevis r in s missing Control cabl gt not adjusted properly Belt worn ar d or stretched2. Control cabla not adjusted properly Belt worn ar d or stretched TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Connect wire to spark plug 2 Place engine shut off switch in ON position Open fuel shut off valve Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline Move throttle lever to FAST position Crank engine with throttle in FAST position Clean adjust gap or replace Move choke lever to OFF position Connect and tighten spark plug wire Fill tank with clean fresh gasoline Clear vent Drain fuel tank Refill with fresh fuel Clean air cleaner as instructed in separate engine manual Adjust carburetor as instructed in separate engine manual Fili crankcase with proper oil Remove blower housing and clean as instructed in separate engine manual Adjust carburetor as instructed in separate engine manual Dislodge foreign object Replace tine clevis pin s Adjust control cable see assembly instructions Replace belt Adjust control cable see assembly instructions Replace belt NOTE For repairs beyond the minor adjustm ants listed above please contact your local service dealer 14 990000999099 900000000000000000000000000 NV N 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
3. then slowly move to RUN position Refer to engine manual for additional engine information TO STOP ENGINE 1 Move throttle control to SLOW position 2 Move the engine shut off switch to the OFF posi tion 3 Disconnect spark plug wire and ground to prevent accidentally starting while equipment is un attended 4 Close fuel shut off valve when not operating tiller the clutch adjustment Refer to Checking the Clutch WARNING When operating the titer for second hole from the top See figure 14 4 Adjust the side shields as shown in figure 15 as 1 When using the tiller for the first time use the to prevent fuel leakage NOTE After the first terr hours of operation recheck Adjustment section of the Assembly Instructions eS a EP Sa ER AH the first time use the depth stake setting that gives 1 1 2 inches of tilling depth Tilling depth is controlled by the depth stake which can be adjusted to five different settings See figure you adjust the depth stake Be certain spark plug wire is disconnected and grounded against the engine second adjustment hole from the top 1 1 2 of tiling depth See figure 14 Transport Use This Position Position First Time FIGURE 14 Side Shields Use This Hole for Highest Deepest Position FIGURE 15 2 When breaking up sod and for shallow cultivation use the setting which gives 1 1 2 of tilling depth second hole from the top Place the sid
4. Your Tiller on pages 10 and 11 Use the reverse tine drive when tilling virgin ground sod or hard soil Use the forward tire drive when cultivating or tilling soft grc und BEFORE STARTING 1 Service engine with oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with you unit 2 Fill fuel tank with clean fresh lead free low lead or regular grade leaded gasoline 3 Be certain to check clutch adjustrient as described in Checking the Clutch Adjustment section of Assembly Instructions TO START ENGINE WARNING BE SURE NO ONE IS STAND ING IN FRONT OF THE TILLER WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR BEING STARTED 1 Place gear selection lever in NEUTRAL 2 Turn fuel shut off to ON position See figi re 13 3 Place the engine shut off switch in ON pc sition 4 Place the throttle control lever in FAST position 5 Move choke lever to CHOKE position NOTE A warm engine may not require choki g N r n o F F On Position FIGURE 13 6 Stand at side of tiller Grasp the starter handle and pull out slowly until it pulls slight y harder Let rope rewind slowly 7 Pull starter handie rapidly Do not allow handle to snap back Allow it to rewind slowly whil gt keeping a firm hold on the starter handle 10 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 until engine starts 9 As engine warms up and begins to operate evenly move choke lever gradually to RUN posi tion If engine falters return to choke position
5. operation Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn Do not touch DANGER Your tiller was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual As with any type of power e juipment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury This tiller is capable of amputating hands and feet Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result i 1 serious injury or death 16 17 18 19 20 Keep all shields guards and safety devices in place and operat ing properly Use caution when tilling near fences buildings and under ground utilities Rotating tines can cause damage or injury Do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover over carburetor air intake is removed except for adjustment Removal of such parts could create a fire hazard Only use accessories approved for this machine by the manu facturer Read understand and follow all instructions provid ed with the approved accessory If situations occur which are not covered by this manual use care and good judgment Contact your dealer for assistance A CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the pres ence of small children Children are often attracted to the tilling activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them 1 2 3 A N Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful eye of a responsible adult other
6. 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 not been subject to misuse abuse commercial use neglect accident improper mainte nance or alteration Normal wear parts or components thereof are subject to separate terms as noted below in the No Fault Ninety Day Consumer Warranty clause Two year consumer warranty on normal wear parts with ninety day no fault protection All normal wear part failures will be covered on this product for a period of 90 days regardless of cause After 90 days but within the two year warranty period normal wear parts failures will be covered if caused by defects in material or workmanship of other component parts Normal wear parts are defined as belts blades blade adapters grass bags rider deck wheels seats and tires How to obtain service Warranty service is avail able with proof of purchase through your local authorized service dealer To locate the dealer in your area please check the yellow pages or contact the Customer Service Department of YARD MAN P O Box 368022 Cleveland Ohio 44136 9722 Phone 1 800 YARD MAN The return of a com plete unit will not be accepted by the factory unless prior written permission has been extended by the service department of YARD MAN Transportation charges Transportation charge
7. 4 0104 3 ebat ese ar be oa eden nee 4 Shown 1 2 size 0 1 2 3 INCHES worn nnn en enn nnn E BUJT SIUL BUOJY IND E EE r EuEHHHHHEBEEEEEE XER 6 Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper opera tion regularly 7 Do not alter or tamper with the engine s governor setting The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the OWNER S MANUAL SAFETY LABEL engine Over speeding the engine is dangerous and will cause damage to the engine and to other moving parts of the machine A WARNING YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL After assembly see separate engine manual for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations NOTE Left and right is determined from the operator s position standing behind the tiller TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY 2 9 16 Wrenches 2 Adjustable Wrenches 1 Flat Blade Screwdriver 1 Pair of Pliers Two adjustable wrenches may be used Hex T Knob Bolt n Tine Shield Jl Hinge Flap Washer Assembly Clevis Pin Hairpin Clip Depth Stake Assembly FIGURE 1 TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON 1 Remove staples break glue on top flaps or cut tape at carton end and peel along top flap to open carton 2 Remove l
8. E RODS Hardware D 1 Insert the threaded end of contro rod up through the plastic bushing on the left side of handle assembly See figure 8 Thread the large T knob on the end of control rod 2 Insert the threaded end of handle adjustment rod up through the plastic bushing on the right side of handle assembly Thread the small T knob on the end of handle adjustment rod 3 Place flat washer then rubber washer on the hooked end of control rod Insert end of control rod into the indicator bracket on top of the shift cover and secure with hairpin clip See figure 9 4 With the handle adjustment rod beneath the handle assembly insert the hooked end of han dle adjustment rod into the positioner bracket as shown in figure 10 Secure with cotter pin bend ing ends of pin in opposite directions CHECKING THE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT IMPORTANT Service the engine with oil and gaso line before checking this adjustment Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your tiller a Position the tiller so the front counterweight is against a solid object such as a wall With the gear selection lever in NEUTRAL start the engine Refer to the separate engine manual b Standing on the right side of the tiller exam ine the belt inside the belt cover It should not be turning If the belt turns with the unit in neutral adjust by moving the hex nut below the cable bracket down a few turns See figure 11 Tighten
9. NS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR TILLER FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN A A DANGER SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES PERSONAL INJURY WHEN YOU SEE THIS S MBOL A HEED ITS WARNING I GENERAL OPERATION 1 con 10 11 12 13 14 15 Read this owner s guide carefully in its entirety befo e attempt ing to assemble this machine Read understand an follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s be ore opera tion Be completely familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before operating it Keep this rianual in a safe place for future and regular reference and fcr ordering replacement parts Your tiller is a powerful tool not a plaything Therefore exer cise extreme caution at all times Your unit has bee 1 designed to perform one job to till soil Do not use it for any other pur pose Never allow children under age 14 to operate the uni Children 14 years and older should only operate the unit uder close parental supervision Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your unit Do not operate tiller while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children and pets Stop the engine when they are in the vicinity of your tiller Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fit ing s
10. OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT for all seasons REAR TINE TILLER Model 447 IMPORTANT Record the exact Model No and Serial No which appear on the frame of your unit in the space below You must have these numbers along with the date of purchase in order to receive warranty or service MODEL NO SERIAL NO 21 474001 TT e ASSEMBLY e OPERATION IMPORTANT MAINTENANCE Read Safety Rules and Thank you for purchasing an American built product Instructions Carefully 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 state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the State of California the above is required by law Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department P O Box 368022 Cleveland Ohio 44136 9722 PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 770 8606L IMPORTANT THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH iF NOT FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER THE PERSON AL SAFETY AND OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIO
11. acket Line up the holes in handle assem EUN 76 bly with the holes and slots in the pivot bracket X Hex Nut See figure 2 3 Insert hex bolt with washer and hex nut retainer attached through the bottom holes on the handle pivot bracket and handle assembly Head of the i 4 Retaine Bracket T eee m4 Hex Esolt hex bolt should be to the left hand side of the Cupped Washer unit as shown in figure 2 FIGURE 2 4 Place flange nut between hex nut retainer bracket and handle pivot bracket See figure 2 an NM ae 5 Secure bottom of handle by placing cupped me washer cupped side against the pivot bracket and hex nut on hex bolt Do not tighten at this time See figure 3 6 Line up holes in handle with slots in handle pivot bracket Insert handle adjustment lock through oe handle pivot bracket and handle assembly See figure 3 Thread end of handle adjustment crank into the flange nut T 7 Pivot handle assembly into position desired Tighten securely the bottom bolt and nut Tighten the handle adjustment lock Adjustment Lock Hex Nut FIGURE 3 ATTACHING THE CLUTCH CABLE Hardware C Attach the clutch cable to the left handle as follows be careful not to kink the cable 1 Route the clutch cable to the left side of the tiller and underneath the handle Remove one hex nut from the end of the casing on the clutch cable Thread the other nut all the way onto the th
12. ance and flooding usually indicates that the air cleaner shoulc be ser viced To service the air cleaner refer to the separate engine manual packed with your unit IMPORTANT Never run your engine wilhout air cleaner completely assembled 12 The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset every 25 hours of engine operation Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each tiller season check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specification Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush Keep the cooling system blower housing area clean to permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine performance and life Be certain to remove all dirt and combustible debris from muffler area CLEANING THE TINE AREA Clean the underside of the tine shield after each use The dirt washes off the tines easier if washed off immediately instead of after it dries TIRES Recommended operating tire pressure is approxi mately 12 p s i check sidewall of tire for tire manu facturer s recommended pressure Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 30 p s i Equal tire pressure should be maintained on both tires When installing a tire to the rim be certain rim is clean and free of rust Lubricate both the tire and rim generously Never inflate to over 30 p s i to seat beads A BELT REPLACEMENT A CAUTION Do not use an off the shelf belt Your tiller has been engineered with a belt made of spe
13. cial material Kevlar Tensile for longer life and better performance It should not be replaced with an off the shelf belt If belt replacement is required order belt or belts by part number from your nearest authorized dealer Part No 754 0434 V Belt 1 Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire against the engine 2 Remove the belt cover from the left side of the tiller as follows See figure 17 a Remove two self tapping screws and flat washers from the top of belt cover b Remove the hex cap nut and flat washer from the side of the belt cover Remove the hex nut and flat washer at the bottom of the front of the cover WARNING Excessive pressure over 30 p s i when seating beads may cause tire rim assembly to burst with force suf ficient to cause serious injury Self Tapping Screws Flat Washers Belt Cover Hex Nut Flat Washer FIGURE 17 3 Remove the hex bolt belt keeper located beneath the engine pulley See figure 18 4 Remove belt Reassemble new belt following instructions in reverse order NOTE Upon reassembly make certain the belt is routed over the idler pulley and inside of belt keepers by engine pulley See figure 18 Belt Keeper a 7 fi LT f fi SET Engine Pulley Hex Bolt Belt Keeper FIGURE 18 OFF SEASON STORAGE If the tiller will not be used for a period longer than 30 days the following steps should be taken to prepare the tiller for storage
14. e of the tiller It is used to select NEUTRAL REVERSE or one of the FORWARD modes see below Pull or push the handle so that the indicator on top of shift cover points to the operating mode desired See figure 12 NEUTRAL Transmission is in neutral REVERSE Reverse wheel drive FORWARD Modes Wheels Forward Forward wheel drive only Tines Reverse Forward wheel drive and reverse tine drive Forward wheel and tine drive WARNING Make certain unit is in NEUTRAL when starting the engine CLUTCH LEVER The clutch lever is located on the left handle See figure 13 Squeezing the clutch lever against the han dle engages the wheel and tine drive mechanisms DEPTH STAKE The depth bar controls the tilling depth Refer to How to Use Your Tiller section on page 10 HANDLE ADJUSTMENT See Figure 12 The handle may be adjusted to be in line with the tiller or swung to the left or right so the operator is not walking in the freshly tilled soil Tines Forward To adjust the handle position from side to side pull the handle adjustment lever back pivot the tiller handle to desired position and release the lever The handle may also be adjusted to the height desired Loosen the handle height adjustment lock a few turns Pivot handle up or down to desired position Tighten lock OPERATION NOTE Engine is shipped without oil WARNING Before operating the iller be A certain to read How to Use
15. e shields in their lowest position For further depth raise the depth stake and side shields and make one or two more passes over the area 3 When tilling loose soil depth stake may be raised to its highest position use bottom adjustment hole to give the deepest tilling depth Raise the side shields to their highest position 4 To transport tiller lower the depth stake use top adjustment hole To adjust the depth stake remove the clevis pin and hairpin clip See figure 14 Move the depth stake to the desired setting To adjust the side shields remove the wing nuts See figure 15 Place side shield in position desired Replace wing nuts and tighten securely To operate the tiller 1 Select the depth stake setting 2 Start engine as instructed on page 10 3 Move gear selection handle to one of the forward modes or reverse Use the reverse tine drive when tilling virgin ground sod or hard soil Use the forward tine drive when cultivating or tilling soft ground IMPORTANT When using the forward tine drive lower the depth stake use a shallower tilling depth to make certain the tines do not run across the ground A WARNING Do not move the gear selec tion handle with the wheels or tines engaged Make certain the unit is stopped completely before changing the gear selection 11 4 Squeeze the clutch lever against the handle to engage the wheels and tines NOTE Make certain the gear selection indicator i
16. lacks and shirt Shirt and slacks that cover the arms an i legs and steel toed shoes are recommended Do not wear k ose fitting clothes or jewelry and secure hair so it is above shoulder length They can be caught in moving parts Neve operate a unit in bare feet sandals or sneakers Wear gloves vhen feed ing material in the chipper chute or shredder hopper Operate tiller only in daylight or good artificial light Do not start tiller unless the shift lever if providec is in the neutral N position Do not allow anyone to stand or walk in front of iller when starting or running engine Do not place feet or hands on or near the tines wh n starting the engine or while the engine is running Never attempt to make depth bar tine width cable handle or wheel adjustments while the engine is running Do not leave the tiller unattended with the engine running Before attempting to remove rocks bricks and otter objects from tines stop the engine and be sure the tines ha e stopped completely Disconnect the spark plug wire and mcve it away from the spark plug If your machine should start making an unusual nois or vibra tion immediately stop the engine and allow the niachine to come to a complete stop Disconnect the spark plu j wire and move it away from the spark plug Take the followinr steps Inspect for damage Repair or replace any damaged parts Check for any loose parts and tighten to assure continued safe
17. nnect the spark plug wire and keep wire away from spark plug to prevent accidental starting Do not use flammable solutions to clean air filter Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition continued on page 5 Cut Along INIS Line nnn mene rrr rrr nr rn rrr LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON Handie Assembly g Control Rod Handie Adjustment Rod CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Remove this sheet from your owner s guide and lay out the hardware according to the illustration for identification Part numbers are shown in parentheses ATTACHING A ATTACHING THE DEPTH STAKE ASS MBLY THE CLUTCH CC CABLE Hex Bolt ZAN 3 8 16 x 1 Long Hairpin Clip 710 0253 714 0149B Clevis pin 711 0415 Flat Washer Q 3 8 I D x 5 8 O D 736 0117 T Knob 720 0210A Cable Hold Down 746 0605 Hex Bolt 3 8 16 x 3 1 4 Handl Long 710 0644 A djustment rufa Lock 3 8 LD x 784 0190 7 8 O D 736 0105 O Flange Nut x Selt TEES e 712 0379 ee ex NU J 3 8 16 Thread Hex Nut 710 0919 712 0798 et TI Bracket 784 0191 Di ATTACHING THE RODS o Flat Washer 13 32 I D x 1 1 4 O D 736 0133 Large T Knob 720 0209 T Knob 720 0210A Rubber Washer 735 0127 Cotter Pin 714 0507 Hairpin Clip 71
18. oose parts included with unit i e owner s manual etc 3 Cut along dotted lines and lay carton down flat 4 Remove packing material 5 Roll or slide unit out of carton Check carton thoroughly for loose parts 6 Extend control cable and lay on the floor Be careful not to bend or kink control cable 7 Remove page 4 from this manual and lay out the hardware according to the illustration for identifi cation ATTACHING THE DEPTH STAKE ASSEMBLY Hardware A 1 Tip the tiller forward so it rests on front counter weight See figure 1 2 Raise the tine shield hinge flap assembly Insert the depth stake assembly between the two shoulder boits under the tine shield and up through the tine shield assembly as shown in figure 1 3 Insert clevis pin through the tine shield and depth stake assemblies Secure with hairpin clip 4 Insert hex bolt into the top hole of the depth stake assembly Place flat washer onto the hex bolt and thread T knob onto the hex bolt See figure 1 Tighten securely 5 Tip the tiller back down so it rests on the tines ATTACHING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY Handle Hardware B Assembly Slot Flange Nut 1 Place cupped washer onto hex bolt crown side of Handle 9 washer goes against the bolt Place hex nut Pivot WS retainer bracket on hex bolt using the round hole Bracket in retainer bracket O e Trip 2 Place handle assembly in position in the handle pc Mm pivot br
19. readed casing as far as it will go 2 Slip the wire through the slot on the cable bracket on the left handle Push the end of the casing up through the cable bracket Rethread the hex nut on the end of the cable casing Do not tighten at Se this time See figure 4 Cable Bracket FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 3 Hook the barrel end of the cable into the cable hold down Slide the cable around in the slot as shown in figure 5 4 Pull the cable upwards to obtain slack lift the clutch grip and insert the cable hold down into the clutch grip Secure with self tapping screw 4 See figure 6 5 With the clutch lever released in the up posi tion adjust the bottom nut at the cable bracket so there is 1 2 of slack in the control wire as shown in figure 7 Tighten the upper nut against the bracket Squeeze the clutch lever against the handle The control wire should now be straight NOTE Do not overtighten control wire Too much tension may cause it to break WARNING Be certain to check the clutch cable adjustment as instructed on page 7 of your owner s guide before operating the tiller 6 Secure drive cable to left handle using cable tie Refer to figure 8 Cut off excess end of cable tie Handle Assembly Nd oN Cak FIGURE 8 Flat Washer FIGURE 9 FIGURE 10 le Tie Con rol Rod Control Rod ATTACHING TH
20. s correctly positioned before engaging the clutch han dle If it is between gears the engine will stall To transport tiller do not engage the tines Select the wheel drive only A For best results it is recommended the garden be tilled twice lengthwise then widthwise to pulverize the soil WARNING Do not push down on the handles so that the wheels are lifted off the ground while using the reverse tine drive or the tiller could move backward and cause personal injury ADJUSTMENTS HANDLE ADJUSTMENT The handle may be adjusted to be in line with the tiller or swung to the left or right The handle height may also be adjusted Refer to the Control section for details of handle adjustment BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT Periodic adjustment of the belt tension may be required due to normal stretch and wear on the belt Adjustment is needed if the tines or wheels seem to hesitate while turning but the engine maintains the same speed To adjust to the tension on the belt refer to clutch adjustment information in Checking the Clutch Adjustment section of the Assembly Instructions THROTTLE ADJUSTMENT To adjust throttle control lever loosen or tighten wing nut until throttle control lever moves with some resis tance and still remains in desired position when engine is running See figure 16 FIGURE 16 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT A Never make unnecessary adjustments The factory settings are correct for mos
21. s for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser Ss SS9SQ9999S999 99999 9 C9 Ae e e S Nf Nu S S f S Nu e S e MANUFACTURER S LIMITED WARRANTY Units exported out of the United States YARD MAN does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outside of the United States of America its possessions and territories except those sold through YARD MAN S authorized channels of export distribution Other Warranties 1 The engine or component parts thereof carry separate warranties from their manufacturers Please refer to the applicable manufacturer s warranty on these items 2 Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders or com ponent parts thereof are covered by a one year warranty 3 Batteries are covered by a 90 day replacement warranty 4 All other warranties express or implied includ ing any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are hereby expressly disclaimed in their entirety 5 The provisions as set forth in this warranty provide the sole and exclusive remedy of YARD MAN S obligations arising from the sales of its products YARD MAN will not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage How state law relates to this warranty This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Certain disclaimers are not allowed in some sta
22. t applications adjust ments are needed refer to the separate engine manual packed with your tiller WARNING If any adjustments are made to the engine while the engine is running e g carburetor disengage all clutches and tines Keep clear of all moving parts Be careful of heated surfaces and nuffler LUBRICATION Transmission The transmission is pre lu ricated and sealed at the factory It requires no checking unless the transmission is disassembled Tc fill with grease lay the right half of the transmissicn on its side Add 30 ounces of Shell grease Asser ble the left half to it This grease can be obtained at your nearest authorized dealer Order part number 737 0148 Clutch Lever Lubricate the pivot point on tl e clutch lever and the cable at least once a season with light oil The control must operate freely in both directions Pivot Points Lubricate all pivot points and linkages at least once a season with light oil MAINTENANCE WARNING Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground it against the engine before performing any repairs or mainten nce A ENGINE Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Read and follow instructions carefully Service air cleaner every ten hours unde normal conditions Clean every hour under extremely dusty conditions Poor engine perform
23. tes and therefore they may not apply to you under all circumstances NOTE This warranty does not cover routine main tenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such as brake adjustments clutch adjustments or deck adjustments Nor does this warranty cover normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure QA JN PXVK DD AK MKD KDIX KIID e er ud XDD DK QOD Xo Copy the information from your model plate here le So tog boy OOOO OOO OOOO LILILILILIULILILILI Have your d LIB O OU model number available when you call YaRD MAN CLEVELAND OHIO 44136 Mode No Clutch Control Cable 746 0908 RJ19LM Air Filter Air Filter Pre Cleaner Ilustrated Parts Lists For Parts Accessories or Service Information CAILL NOW ge di nd u gt 75 1 800 800 7310 t E 8 00 AM to 8 00 PM Monday Through Saturday w 12 Noor to 6 00 PM Sunday T Eastern Timc winter hours may vary The only way to ensure the performance of your product is to use original equipment parts and accessories which are designed and engineered to exacting specifications When you substitute you take a c ance on quality reliability safety and performance Use original equipment parts See your local service dealer
24. than the operator Be alert and turn the unit off if a child enters the area Never allow children under the age of 14 to operate the tiller SERVICE Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels They are extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive a Store fuel and oil in approved containers away from heat and open flame and out of the reach of children Check and add fuel before starting the engine Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is running Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling b Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion c Extinguish all cigarettes cigars pipes and other sources of ignition d Never refuel unit indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area e Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame or spark such as a gas hot water heater space heater clothes dryer or furnace Never run your machine in an enclosed area as the exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide which is a odor less tasteless and deadly poisonous gas To reduce fire hazard keep engine and muffler free of leaves grass and other debris build up Clean up fuel and oil spillage Allow unit to cool at least 5 minutes before storing Before cleaning repairing or inspecting make certain the tines and all moving parts have stopped Disco
25. the upper hex nut against the bracket c Now move the shift lever to FORWARD Wheels Forward position Carefully engage the clutch by squeezing the clutch lever against the left handle The wheels should spin If the wheels do not spin with the unit in forward adjust by moving the hex nut which is above the cable bracket up a few turns Tighten the bottom hex nut against the bracket Recheck both adjustments and readjust as necessary NOTE f you reach the point that additional adjustment is needed remove the belt cover and move the hex nuts at the other end of the cable towards the end of the casing Then readjust the hex nuts at the handle Hex Nuts FIGURE 11 TIRE PRESSURE The tires on your unit may be over inflated for ship ping purposes Reduce the tire pressure before oper ating the unit Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 12 p s i check sidewall of tire for tire manufacturer s recommended pressure WARNING Maximum tire pressure under A any circumstances is 30 p s i Equal tire pressure should be maintained on both tires CONTROLS Handle Adjustment Side to Side Handle Height Adjustment Lock Gear Selection Handle Depth Stake Adjustment FIGURE 12 THROTTLE CONTROL The throttle control lever is located on the engine It controls the engine speed and stops the engine See figure 13 GEAR SELECTION HANDLE The gear selection handle is located toward the left sid
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