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Yard-Man 11A-589C401 Operator'S Manual Download Page 12

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Lubrication

Always stop engine and disconnect spark
plug wire before cleaning, lubricating or
doing any kind of service work on the lawn
mower.

Blade Control: Lubricate the pivot points on the blade
control handle at least once a season with light oil. The
blade control must operate freely in both directions.
See Figure 13.

Figure 13

Wheels: Lubricate the wheels at least once a season
with light oil (or motor oil). If the wheels are removed for
any reason, lubricate the surface of the axle bolt and
inner surface of the wheel with light oil. See Figure 13.

Chute Deflector: Lubricate the torsion springs and
pivot points on chute deflector using light oil. This will
insure the deflector, which is a safety device, can
always work properly. See Figure 13.

Engine: Follow the separate engine manual packed
with you unit for lubrication instructions.

Maintenance

NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank and
keep the spark plug side of engine up. Never tip the
mower more than 90 degrees and do not leave the
mower tipped for any length of time. Oil can drain into
the upper part of the engine causing a starting problem.

Engine

Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine
maintenance instructions.

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Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate
engine manual packed with your unit.

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Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal
conditions. Poor engine performance and flooding
usually indicate that the air cleaner should be
serviced. To service the air cleaner, refer to the
separate engine manual packed with your unit.

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The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap
reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is
recommended at the start of each mowing season.

Customer Responsibilities

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Change oil

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Replace air filter

Check spark plug

Check spark arrester (if any)

Lubricate blade control

Lubricate
Torsion Spring

Lubricate

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Summary of Contents for 11A-589C401

Page 1: ...ass 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...

Page 2: ...help from our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by looking down at the rear of the deck A sample model plate is explained below For future reference please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the contro...

Page 3: ...en overlooked and could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator or any others allowed in the area Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel toed shoes are recommended Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jewelry They can be caught in moving parts Never...

Page 4: ... embankments The operator could lose footing or balance Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge Do not mow on wet grass Reduced footing could cause slipping CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the mower and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last ...

Page 5: ...are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown For safety protection frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine Exc...

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 operating a walk behind mower on such a slope it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip resulting in serious injury Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes never across ...

Page 7: ... Up Your Lawn Mower Assembling Handle Lift up and pull back on the upper handle to raise the handle into the operating position Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle bracket assemblies Tighten the wing nuts on each side of the handle carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle See Figure 2 NOTE Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher position If yo...

Page 8: ...f bag See Figure 6 Figure 6 Slip the openings in the side of the plastic channel on bag over the hooks on the grass catcher frame Secure bag to the frame by working the six plastic channels on bag over frame All the plastic channels attach from the outside of bag See Figure 7 Figure 7 Attaching Grass Catcher To Mower Remove the mulching baffle in order to install and use the grass catcher Lift the...

Page 9: ...ypass its operations Cutting Height Adjustment Levers These levers are located on each wheel and are used to adjust the cutting height These levers have to be at the same relative position to ensure uniform cut See Figure 10 Engine Controls See the separate engine manual for the location and function of the controls on the engine Stopping Engine Release blade control handle to stop the engine and ...

Page 10: ... do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the deck preventing proper mulching of grass clippings New or thick grass may require a narrower cut The ground speed should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn If mowing has been delayed and the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of 4 mulching is not recommended Mow using the side discharge to reduce the grass height t...

Page 11: ...move the hairpin clips from the weld pins on the handle brackets Press out on the legs of the lower handle Remove lower handle from the mower Turn lower handle around so the notch on the bottom of the lower handle is facing forward Reassemble placing the bottom holes in the handle over the weld pins in the handle mounting bracket See Figure 12 Reassemble the upper handle to the lower handle Place ...

Page 12: ...ine up Never tip the mower more than 90 degrees and do not leave the mower tipped for any length of time Oil can drain into the upper part of the engine causing a starting problem Engine Refer to the separate engine manual for all engine maintenance instructions Maintain engine oil as instructed in the separate engine manual packed with your unit Service air cleaner every 25 hours under normal con...

Page 13: ...ge to the mower and could break causing personal injury The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly It is recommended that the blade always be removed from the adapter when testing for balance Before reinstalling the blade and the blade adapter to the unit lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the...

Page 14: ...th fresh fuel 5 Clean air cleaner 6 Adjust carburetor Engine overheats 1 Engine oil level low 2 Air flow restricted 3 Carburetor not adjusted properly 1 Fill crankcase with proper oil 2 Remove blower housing and clean 3 Adjust carburetor Occasional skip hesitates at high speed 1 Spark plug gap too close 1 Adjust gap to 030 Idles poorly 1 Spark plug fouled faulty or gap too wide 2 Carburetor improp...

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Page 16: ...odel 11A 589C401 1 2 11 3 7 13 6 20 23 66 53 58 30 31 73 76 36 32 34 33 70 59 45 44 81 50 55 56 82 40 83 72 71 60 41 16 80 87 22 26 12 61 67 54 65 64 64 39 51 78 90 49 46 5 18 19 9 4 14 79 42 44 43 47 48 63 ...

Page 17: ...I D x 88 O D 46 738 0102 Front Axle Bolt 47 720 0190 Height Adjuster Knob 48 736 0504 Wave Washer 510 x 750 49 14578 Height Adjuster Assembly R H 14579 Hgt Adj Assembly L H Not Shown 50 17488A Pivot Bar R H 17489A Pivot Bar L H 51 782 5002 Front Baffle 53 782 5003 Rear Baffle 54 710 1017 Tap Screw 1 4 14 x 625 55 710 0599 Hew Washer Screw 1 4 20 x 500 56 682 3056A Handle Bracket R H 682 3057A Hand...

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Page 20: ...y on these items b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a sepa rate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such as brake adjustments clutch adjustments or deck adjustments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or exported outsi...

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