Yard-Man 11B-106C401 Operator'S Manual Download Page 2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content

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Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3

Slope Guage...................................................................................................... 5

Unpacking.......................................................................................................... 6

Assembling Your

 

Lawn Mower........................................................................... 6

Know Your Lawn Mower .................................................................................... 7

Operating Your Lawn Mower ............................................................................. 8

Making Adjustments .......................................................................................... 9

Maintaining Your Lawn Mower........................................................................... 10

Service............................................................................................................... 10

Off-Season Storage ........................................................................................... 11

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 12

Parts List ............................................................................................................ 13

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. The information on 
the model plate is very important if you need help from our Customer Support Department or 
an authorized dealer. 

You can locate the model number by standing behind the unit in the operating position and looking 
down at the cutting 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 controls, operation or 
maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department. 

Call 1- (330) 220-4MTD (4683) or 1- (800)-800-7310 to reach a Customer Support 
representative. Please have your unit’s model number and serial number ready when you 
call. See previous section to locate this information. You will be asked to enter the serial 
number in order to process your call .

MTD PRODUCTS INC

CLEVELAND, OHIO  44136

Copy the model number here:

Copy the serial number here:

(Model Number)

(Serial Number)

Summary of Contents for 11B-106C401

Page 1: ...he 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 operato...

Page 2: ...our Customer Support Department or an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by standing behind the unit in the operating position and looking down at the cutting deck A sample model plate...

Page 3: ...oreign objects that may be thrown from the machine in any direction Wear sturdy rough soled work shoes and close fitting slacks and shirts Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel toed...

Page 4: ...achine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame or spark such as a gas water heater space heater or furnace Never run an engine inside a closed area To reduce fire hazard keep mower free...

Page 5: ...o 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 s...

Page 6: ...t to a bolt on the engine to ground See Figure 2 Figure 2 Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the handle into the operating position Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the...

Page 7: ...ctor under the hinge pin on the mulching plug assembly Lower the mulching plug See Figure 6 Figure 6 SECTION 5 KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Blade Control Handle WARNING This control mechanism is a safety devi...

Page 8: ...Trouble Shooting Guide for helpful information Stop Engine And Blade Release the blade control handle to stop the engine and blade WARNING The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the eng...

Page 9: ...ced in the same relative position Handle Height Adjustment Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position To lower the handle height proceed as follows Remove the starter rope fro...

Page 10: ...ARNING When removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement protect hands by using heavy gloves or a rag to grasp the cutting blade To remove blade Remove the bolt and blade bell support whic...

Page 11: ...engine maintenance instructions Maintain ENGINE OIL as instructed in the engine manual Service AIR CLEANER every 25 hours under normal conditions Clean every few hours under extremely dusty conditions...

Page 12: ...rburetor 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 Occasio...

Page 13: ...Housing 7 720 0295 Foam Grip 8 749 0705 Upper Handle 10 710 1205 Rope Guide 12 720 0276 Hand Knob 13 710 1174 Carriage Bolt 14 726 0240 Cable Tie 15 749 0928 Lower Handle 16 714 0104 Hairpin Clip 39...

Page 14: ...740 20 Mulch Blade 46 738 0102 Axle Bolt 47 736 0105 Bell Washer 400 ID x 88 48 738 0507B Shoulder Bolt 49 14832 Spring Lever Assy w Knob 50 15262B Pivot Bar 51 15261A Height Adj Plate 52 734 1978 Whe...

Page 15: ...15 NOTES...

Page 16: ...ty on these items b Log splitter pumps valves and cylinders have a separate one year warranty c Routine maintenance items such as lubricants filters blade sharpening and tune ups or adjustments such a...

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