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Summary of Contents for Yard Machines 370 Series

Page 1: ...or Glat_ raw8 Ill any if a spark arrestor is used II sl_ouid be malnlait_ hi eflectIve working order by the operator In the SLat_ Of Oalifornl_ Ih_ abavo is required DV law ISeclion 4442 of the CEtli...

Page 2: ...X XXX X XXX XXXXXXXXXXX This is where your model number will be This is where your serial number will be Copy the model nLImber here Copy the serial number here Figure 1 SECTION 2 CALLING CUSTOMER SU...

Page 3: ...ets Stop engine when they are n the vicinity of your mower to help prevent blade contact or th_wn object inJury Although the area of operation should he compLetely cleared of foreign objects an object...

Page 4: ...ot operate this ung on that area or serious inlury could result DO Mew across the face of slopes never uo and down E_ercise extreme osugen when changing direction on slopes Watch for holes ruts hidden...

Page 5: ...on regularly After striking a foreign object stop the etlglne remove the wire from the spark p_u_ and thoroughly inspect _he mower for any damage Repair the damage before stantng and eperefing the mow...

Page 6: ...Saope Gauge 6...

Page 7: ...t along dotted lines and lay carton down flat Remove packing material Roll or slide unit out of carlon Check carton thoroughly for loose parts REMOVE MANUAL LOOSE PARTS Figure 3 DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG...

Page 8: ...ers Notnocessary butheipful Motel Oil Fresh Gasoline IMPORTANT This unit is shipped WITHOUI GASOLINE or OIL ll the e _gine Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separ...

Page 9: ...m outer to inner hole on handle mounting bracket G PINCH ERE Step 7 Attach control cables to handle with pull ties found on the handle NE 7 Step 8 Loosen the wing nut holding the rope guide to the upp...

Page 10: ...e control is located on the engine it s used to regulate the engine speed Your engine Is equipped wgh a constant speed thretlle which is set at full throttle for best performance WARNING The throttle...

Page 11: ...for the Iooationand funclionof the controls located on the engine SECTION 7 OPERATION _lb WARNING Keep bands and feet away from the chule area on cutting deck The operation of any lawn mower can resu...

Page 12: ...r handle Return it slowly to the rope guide After engine starts move throttle control to desired engine speed The mower Is designed to be operated at full throttle NOTE If any problems are encountered...

Page 13: ...S Once he grass bag is full it w II need to be empt ed follow steps 3 and 4 to empty the grass bag Step 4 Lift bag up and away from mower Dump the grass clippings MULCHING GRASS CLIPPINGS This mower c...

Page 14: ...starter rope from the rop_ guide Remove the upper handle by removing Ihe hand knobs end carriage bolts Lay the upper handle out of tile way being careful not to bend or kink the cables Remove Ihe hai...

Page 15: ...ntrol is located on the engine or if it is a constanl speed throttle the throttle will not need adjustment DRIVE CLUTCH CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The drive clutch control adjustment wheel is located in the d...

Page 16: ...mower more than 90 degrees and do not leave the mower tipped for any length of time Oil can drain into the upper pad of the engine causing a starting problem ENGINE Refer to the separate engine manual...

Page 17: ...nding to prevent an unbalanced blade An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration when rotating at high speeds It may cause damage to the mower and It could break causing personal injury The bla...

Page 18: ...e left side of the mower beside the engine Follow steps 1 through 7 to adjust the shift lever Step 1 Start engine Step 2 Place speed control in the sixth speed position Step 3 Stop engine Step 4 Disco...

Page 19: ...ndle and block securely Remove blade and blade adapter Remove three hex head screws holding smag baffle Remove small baffle Remove large baffle Small Large Baffle Hex Head Screw Step 10 Loosen hex loc...

Page 20: ...head screws that hold the large baffle in place Step iS Replace the rear wheels rear wheel gears and hub caps The gears need to be put on In the right way for the self propelled mechanism to work Che...

Page 21: ...block securely Step 6 Remove blade and blade adapter Step 7 Remove three hex head screws holding small baffle Step g Remove small baffle Step g Remove large baffle Small Large Baffle Behind W _ _ 8 _...

Page 22: ...ng pliers rotate the belt keeper bracket so that it snaps into slut eL7the idler bracket Step 17 Tighten the Idler pulley bolt and Ioeknut using two 7 16 wrenches Transmlss on Pulley Belt_ Beg Keeper...

Page 23: ...nd reilqstal the six speed cable into the slot Step 23 Check and make sure the bal_ is routed inside the pulley halves alld the belt guard pin Step 27 Step 28 Step 2g Step 30 Replace the eight phillip...

Page 24: ...oose or unbalanced Bent cutting blade Engine speed toe low Wet grass Excessively high grass Engine overheats Occasional skip hesitates at high speed Idles poorly Excessive vibration Mower will not mul...

Page 25: ...717_1_ 16 _6 6_14 1_ _S 0_66 2g 616_6_62 _1 _10_6g4_ _ 76_ _661_ _ _41_6_ 2_ 611_6_1 65 _1 6_6 _5 _17_400 g_ _tl llg_ _6 _367_ _g _S_0_60 _ _60 _5g5 61 _4_2_ 3_ _36_36_ _S _5_g3 DESCRIPTION Hx Jam Nu...

Page 26: ...Models 370 thru 379 121 126 114 Size t OPTIONAL HUB CAPS Description Part No Black 4 1 4 Dia 731 0354 Gray 14 1 4 Dia 731 0355A Gray 5 1 2 Dia 731 0961A Yellow 5 1 2 Dia 731_1426 26...

Page 27: ...Blade Adaptor Kll w Star 79 710 1287 Nex Bolt 8 8 24 x 2 5 Lg 76 748 0358 Spacer 77 736 0514 FL Wash 986 x 189 x 06 70 736 05 3 Spr Wash 890 x 7x 04 Optional 88 61 62 63 84 65 86 87 86 89 gO 91 02 93...

Page 28: ...Models 380 thru 389 36 131 114 B1 28...

Page 29: ...Adj Bracket 102 8 Sp Cable Mtg Bracket 103 Pulley Assembly 104 Handle Brkb Ass y L H 105 Screw Tap I 4 20 108 Pivot Shall 107 U Nut 108 Handle Brkt Ass y B H 109 Screw AS 1 4 20 110 OplionsI PART NO 7...

Page 30: ...5 Spgng Rather Hub Cap Mulch Plug Chute Deflector Chute Mounting Rod Hex L Nul 1 4 20 thd Mach Scr 1 4 20 128 129 130 131 132 183 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 I 746 0711A 751 062g 746 0939 754 0271 782...

Page 31: ...rdware Hardware 710 1256 Screw i 0 1250 Screw 710 1184 Sere_w 75 0042823 Screw jJ 731 1492A Yellow H0143208 3lack 731 1585B B ack 701 1580B 3lack 731 1694 Black 1 1612A _ed 731 1695 Silver 731 1934 Ch...

Page 32: ...ervice Department of MTD PRODUCTS INC Transporter on char 1es Transportation charges for the movemenl of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser Units exported o...

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