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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FINDING MODEL NUMBER

This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble, prepare and 
maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. 

Before you start assembling your new equipment

, please locate the model plate on the 

equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. A sample model plate is 
also given below. You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating position and 
looking down at the rear of the deck. This information will be necessary to use the
manufacturer’s web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized 
service dealer. 

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from where it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or 
maintenance of this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

Visit 

yardman.com

 for many useful suggestions. Click on Customer Support button and you 

will get the four options reproduced here. Click on the appropriate button and help is 
immediately available. 

If you prefer to reach a Customer Support Representative, please call 

1-800-800-7310

The 

engine

 manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to 

performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine 
manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with your unit, for more 
information.

Content

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Important Safe Operation Practices

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Slope Gauge

6

Assembling Your Lawn Mower

7

Know Your Lawn Mower

9

Operating Your Lawn Mower

10

Maintaining Your Lawn Mower

12

Trouble Shooting

15

Illustrated Parts List

16

Warranty

20

Content

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Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

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MTD  LLC
P. O. BOX  361131
CLEVELAND,OH 44136
330-220-4683
800-800-7310

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Engine

Manual

Summary of Contents for YARD-MAN 263

Page 1: ...rk 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 require...

Page 2: ...it you can seek help from the experts Choose from the options below Visit yardman com for many useful suggestions Click on Customer Support button and you will get the four options reproduced here Cli...

Page 3: ...e Also avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator 5 To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury stay in...

Page 4: ...responsible adult other than the operator 2 Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area 3 Before and while moving backwards look behind and down for small children 4 Use extreme care when a...

Page 5: ...spect the mower for any damage Repair the damage before starting and operating the mower 8 Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running 9 Grass catcher compon...

Page 6: ...N T I N G A 1 5 S L O P E WARNING Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2 1 2 feet every 10 feet A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury If...

Page 7: ...securely into the handle bracket assemblies To secure the upper and lower handle tighten the wing nuts near the top of lower handle carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle Tighten the...

Page 8: ...n the right side of the deck following these instructions Make sure to follow the correct sequence as indicated here Lift up and hold the side discharge chute deflector Insert bottom lip of the mulchi...

Page 9: ...dle to stop engine and blade WARNING This blade control mechanism is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operations Figure 7 Recoil Starter The recoil starter is attached to the right lower ha...

Page 10: ...the clutch may not be releasing completely Do not start the engine until corrections have been made Check the drive cable for severe bends kinks or binding Also check for grass build up around the bel...

Page 11: ...wn never cut off more than one third of the total length of the grass Your lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth This mower is designed to be operated at full throttle to give you...

Page 12: ...ranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed in th...

Page 13: ...the gap reset once a season Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush Keep the cooling system blower housing area clean...

Page 14: ...ier access to belt tip the mower back on its side with the air filter side away from the ground To get easier access to the belt just securely place the mower on raised blocks Remove the transmission...

Page 15: ...Engine runs erratic 1 Spark plug wire loose 2 Blocked fuel line or stale fuel 3 Vent in gas plugged 4 Water or dirt in fuel system 5 Dirty air cleaner 6 Carburetor out of adjustment 1 Connect and tig...

Page 16: ...LIST FOR MODELS 263 AND 268 1 2 5 3 4 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 10 12 14 21 16 18 19 22 23 24 27 28 29 31 30 32 34 56 35 36 37 38 39 40 43 41 42 44 45 51 52 25 26 53 24 33 46 54 33 53 33 49 35 50 47 48 46 55 33...

Page 17: ...5 Transmission Assembly Complete 27 750 04119 Sleeve Spacer 550 ID x7 42 28 731 04636 Transmission Cover 29 748 04016A Blade Adapter One Piece 30 742 0742A Mulching Blade 22 31 736 0524B Bell Blade Su...

Page 18: ...18 NOTES...

Page 19: ...19 NOTES...

Page 20: ...tments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e MTD does not extend any warranty for products sol...

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