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YF22-2N1

 

22” 2-IN-1 LAWN MOWER

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Summary of Contents for YF22-2N1

Page 1: ...arts ship from our facility For immediate help with assembly or for additional product information visit www YardForceUSA com or email support MerotecUSA com You will need this manual for safety instructions operating procedures and Warranty The original sales receipt is required for warranty service YF22 2N1 22 2 IN 1 LAWN MOWER OPERATOR S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...902 9690 YF22 2N1 Original Instructions TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety instructions 3 Parts list 6 Intended use 8 Technical specifications 9 Assembly 9 Operation 14 Maintenance and storage 17 Trouble shooting 21 Warranty 22 ...

Page 3: ...rning can lead to an accident for yourself or for others To limit the risk of injury fire or electrocution always apply the recommendations indicated Do not open or remove safety shields while engine is running Look behind while backing Steep slope hazard Severing of toes or fingers Rotary mower blade Thrown or flying objects Whole body exposure Keep bystanders away Wear hearing protection Wear ey...

Page 4: ...Before using always visually inspect to see that the blades blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance 6 On multi bladed machines take care as rotating one blade can cause other blades to rotate OPERATION 1 Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect 2 Mow only in d...

Page 5: ...hildren Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them 28 Keep children out of the operating area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator 29 Travel in the manufacturer recommended direction on slopes Use caution while operating near drop offs 30 Poor footing could cause a slip and...

Page 6: ...6 Hotline 1 866 902 9690 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER PARTS LIST Fig 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 11 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 ...

Page 7: ...tick 16 Lower handle 17 Cord clip 18 Bowden cable PARTS LIST Carefully remove the lawn mower from its packaging and check that the following parts are included A Main mower deck with upper and lower handle 1 pc B Side discharge chute 1 pc C Manual 1 pc D Engine Oil SAE 30 15 o z 1 pc E Cord clip 1 pc F Handle knob and bolt 4 pcs WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this lawn ...

Page 8: ...ur equipment has not been designed for use in commercial trade or industrial applica tions Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes INTENDED USE Fig 2 E A B C D NOTE Always recycle the packaging in accordance with local recycling programs WARNING This item requires a two person lift to remove from the packaging Make ...

Page 9: ... your lawn mower all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness TO REMOVE LAWN MOWER FROM CARTON 1 Remove loose parts included with mower 2 Cut down two end corners of carton and lay end panel down flat 3 Remove all packing materials except padding between upper and lower handle and padding holding control bars to upper ...

Page 10: ... Fig 4 TYING DOWN THE BOWDEN CABLE As shown in Fig 5 Attach the bowden cable to the handle with the cord clip supplied INSTALLLING THE SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE As shown in Fig 6 1 Lift the side discharge cover with one hand and hook in the side discharge chute with the other hand 2 Release the side discharge cover to secure the chute in position ASSEMBLY Bolt Knob Fig 4 Fig 5 clip Fig 6 side discharge...

Page 11: ... using 2 stroke oil will damage the engine CAUTION Always use high quality detergent oil classified SAE30 oil or equivalent such as SAE 5W 30 often called 4 stroke lawn mower oil Never use additives with recommended oil NOTE To check the engine oil level stop engine and place the mower on a level surface 1 Remove the oil filler dipstick and wipe oil from it with a clean cloth Insert the dipstick i...

Page 12: ...ntilated area with the engine stopped Do not smoke or allow flame or sparks in the area where the engine is refueled or where gas is stored Avoid repeated or prolonged contact with skin or inhalation of vapour WARNING Gasoline with up to 10 ethanol gasohol is acceptable Do not use unapproved gasoline such as E15 and E85 1 Clean the area around the gas filler cap before removing the cap Remove the ...

Page 13: ...e wheels for a high cut The cutting height is adjusted by individual wheel To change the cutting height squeeze the height adjustment lever toward the wheel Move the wheel up or down to the desired position and release the lever to lock the wheel in position Be sure all the wheels are at the same height From position 1 to position 5 the cutting heights range from 1 25 to 3 75 32 95mm SETTING REQUI...

Page 14: ... the plug and the machine is filled with sufficient oil and gas TO START THE ENGINE 1 When starting a cold engine press down the primer fully 3 5 times see Fig 12 WARNING Too many presses on primer may cause engine flooding When starting a warm engine the primer does not need to be used If the engine stops due to a lack of gas refill then press the primer 3 5 times 2 Stand behind the mower Pull th...

Page 15: ...gine will automatically switch off TO CLEAN A FLOODED ENGINE NOTE If the engine won t start after you have pulled the engine start rope several times the engine may be flooded with excess fuel Use following procedure to clear and start a flooded engine 1 Release the Engine On Off Control Bar to stop engine 2 Remove the spark plug dry it and then re install it 1 Remove the spark plug cover see Fig ...

Page 16: ...nd allow it run See To start the engine 3 Keep a firm grip on the upper handle with engine on off control bar and push forward to start mowing WORKING TIPS 1 Walk never run with the mower and be very careful when mowing uneven or rough ground 2 Mow across slopes never up and down 3 Be careful when changing the direction of the mower on a slope 4 Do not mow excessively steep slopes 5 The best resul...

Page 17: ...ue Check the underside of the lawn mower and the blade mount When checking tilt the lawn mower onto its left side opposite the oil filler neck NOTE Before placing the lawn mower on its side fully drain the fuel tank using a gas extraction pump Do not tilt the lawn mower by more than 90 degrees MAINTENANCE OF THE SPARK PLUG As shown in Fig 17 0 018 0 024 Fig 17 1 Once the engine has cooled pull off...

Page 18: ...d air or by tapping it 4 Install the filter cartridge 5 Close the cover and secure it properly by snapping tabs back into the correct slots at the top CHECK AND ADD THE ENGINE OIL The oil needs to be changed after first 5 hours Before each use check the oil level and add additional oil if the level is not within the Min Max levels REPLACING THE BLADE For safety reasons you should only ever have yo...

Page 19: ...ng up in the direction of the engine and then replace the washer and bolts Make sure the blade is correctly located and then firmly tighten the bolt with a torque of 33 44 ft lbs 45 60 Nm Do not over tighten The up turn of the blade must project into the motor compartment STORING THE LAWN MOWER FOR SHORT PERIODS The lawn mower can be stored for short periods of time less than 15 days without perfo...

Page 20: ...t years of trouble free use Please keep this manual safe for future reference It is recommended that the following maintenance schedule is adhered to This will ensure the lawn mower operates correctly and is safe to use Change engine oil after first 5 hours 12 hours of use 24 hours of use 36 hours of use Air filter Clean Clean Clean Spark plug Check Clean Clean Engine oil Check Check Check TRANSPO...

Page 21: ...e for this lawn mower The use of other spare parts not only voids the warranty you can also endanger yourself and your environment Fault malfunction Cause Remedy Loud while running machine vibrates heavily Screws are loose Blade fasteners are loose Blade is unbalanced Tighten screws Tighten blade fasteners Replace blade Engine does not start Engine on off control bar not pressed Spark plug is defe...

Page 22: ...amages arising from any of the above nor does it cover repairs made or attempted by unauthorized persons This warranty is void if the product is used for commercial rental or industrial purposes Certain parts attachments and accessories are subject to normal wear and tear and are excluded from the warranty Service and Warranty Claims Process Contact the Yard Force Support Center toll free at 866 9...

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