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Summary of Contents for 131704F

Page 1: ...ipped 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...

Page 2: ...oremak ing anyrepairsor adjustments Disconnect the sparkplugwire andkeep thewireaway fromtheplugto prevent accidental starting 16 Beforeattempting to unclogthe mowerordischarge chute stop theengine Th...

Page 3: ...bladewhichmeets originalequipment to brakeadjustment instructions in this manual specifications 37 Muffler engine andbeltguards become hotduringoperation and 33 Check grasscatcherbagsfrequently forwea...

Page 4: ...filled 7 Allow battery to stand for 30 minutes with the fill caps removed while the plates absorb acid 8 If acid level has fallen after the 30 minute standing period refill each cell with battery acid...

Page 5: ...ain tube is routed away from the wheel rim Pull on end of cable tie to tighten do not collapse drain tube Trim excess end of cable tie Drain l TUbeV I r Transaxle Cable Reinforcement Tie Bracket ol AT...

Page 6: ...xactly to prevent damage to the indicator lights and wire harness when using the lawn tractor 6 Position the cable tie and secure the wire harness as follows a Raise the hood of the tractor and pull e...

Page 7: ...top the engine turn the key to the OFF posi tion See figure 8 A WARNING Remove the key from the trac tor when the tractor is not in use to pre vent accidental starting THROTTLECONTROL The throttle con...

Page 8: ...0 RELIEF VALVE A hydrostatic relief valve is provided so the unit can be moved without the engine running The lever which operates the relief valve is located on the console See figure 10 To operate t...

Page 9: ...5 Pullout the choke control a warm engine may not require choking 6 Turn the ignition key to the right to the START posi tion After the engine starts release the key It will return to the ON position...

Page 10: ...ated without the entire grass catcher or chute deflector in place NOTE Under normal usage bag material is subject to wear and should be checked periodically Be sure any replacement bag complies with t...

Page 11: ...11 Shut off the engine 12 Depress the clutch brake pedal all the way and set the parking brake 13 Place the hydrostatic control lever in neutral N 14 Tighten the bolt and nut on the bracket on the hyd...

Page 12: ...ect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine before per forming any adjustments repairs or maintenance FIGURE 17 To check or add fluid to the transmission 1 Unscrew the parking brake knob 2 U...

Page 13: ...ewdriver Remove metal from the heavy side until it balances evenly NOTE It is recommended that the blade always be removed from the adapter for the best test of balance C Reassembly Before reassemblin...

Page 14: ...nst corrosion 4 The battery should be kept clean Any deposits of acid should be neutralized with soda and water Be careful not to get this solution in the cells 5 Avoid tipping the battery Even a seal...

Page 15: ...se order r Engine Pulley Self TapPi g Screws aelt Keeper Assembly If Tapping Screws FIGURE 23 Model 734G r J 8 Loosen the idler pulley Remove the belt from around the idler pulley 9 Roll the belt off...

Page 16: ...roughly 2 Lubricate all lubrication points Wipe the entire machine with an oiled rag to protect the surfaces 3 Refer to the engine manual for correct engine storage instructions The engine must be com...

Page 17: ...e lead and the positive terminal of the battery 3 With the engine off the lamp should not light If it does the diode and possibly the alternator should be replaced 4 Start the engine The lamp should l...

Page 18: ...nternal leakage due to wear Transmission should be repaired or replaced 3 Water in transmission fluid Purge system of all fluid and replace with new transmisison fluid Replacement of the transmission...

Page 19: ...anufacturer s warranty on these items A battery which proves defective within ninety 90 days will be replaced without charge After 90 days but within one hundred twenty 120 days of purchase YaRD MaN C...

Page 20: ...ce for future reference I I J 1 I f I I I C I cn I m I I I I I I I 1 cn I A cn I I I I I m I I m I I I I I I I I cnl I I 1 I 1 I I A I WI I I I I I I 0 I I I m I I I I I I I I 0 I 1 I I A I 01 115 ml...

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