Page 1: ...ered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state taws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in eff...
Page 2: ...Donotputhands orfeetnearorunder rotatingparts Keep clear ofthedischarge opening atalltimesastherotating blade s can causeinjury 15 Disengage powerto attachment s andstopengine before mak inganyrepairs...
Page 3: ...ps The loose parts includes the battery fluid steering wheel with steering cap at tached and chute deflector may be on the seat and wrapped in plastic or may be located in a box Remove all loose parts...
Page 4: ...able or workbench Carefully cut off tip of the spout and attach the short plastic tube provided Do not squeeze the container when cutting tip 6 Fill each battery cell slowly and carefully to the UP _...
Page 5: ...ble tie which is attached to the transaxie reinforcement bracket _ on the right side of the unit Be certain drain tube is routed away from the wheel rim Pull on end of cable tie to tighten do not coll...
Page 6: ...p six exactly to prevent damage to the indicator lights and wire harness when using the lawn tractor Position the cable tie and secure the wire harness as follows a Raise the hood of the tractor and p...
Page 7: ...on the opposite side charging when the engine is run ning in the fast position until the battery is completely charged With a fully charged battery or with the engine idling the ammeter will notshow...
Page 8: ...leaves the seat CUTTING CONTROLS A LIFT LEVER Model 754F The liftlever is used to raise and lower the cutting deck and to engage and disengage the blades Pulling it all the way back and locking it dis...
Page 9: ...he OFF position Medal 784G when the unit s put eta reverse or the engine will shut off If the operater leawss the seat with the lift tever eng switch eng e_ and o_ w thout ng the ing bake Lheeng r_ewi...
Page 10: ...ually to pull away from the object or curb so the rear of the tractor does not swing out and hit the object or go over the curb WARNING If operating this lawn tractor near a drop off in the ground do...
Page 11: ...isengaged position The deck should move up and for ward allowing the be_t to become _oose Start and test for disengagement Repeat procedure as necessary 4 Reiease the c_utchobrake pedai completely the...
Page 12: ...justment Automotive steering principles have been used to determine the caster and camber on the trac tor The front wheels should toe in 1 8 inch To adjust the toe in follow these steps 1 Remove the...
Page 13: ...l joints NOTE Figure 20 is shown with rear wheel removed Do Grease Ball Joints FIGURE 20 Grease Fittings STEERING GEARS Lubricate teeth of the external steering gears with automotive multi purpose gre...
Page 14: ...to instail the b_adewth the side of the blade marked Bottom or with part number facing the ground when the mower is in the operating position Blade Mounting Torque 3 8 Da Boit 375 in Ib min 450 in lb...
Page 15: ...elt k from the engine pu ley _lt guard _ figure 23 NOTE When make certain hex bolts are in the same locations from which they were figure 23_ _x Bolts FIGURE 23 Model 754F 4_ 5 Unhook the deck belt fr...
Page 16: ...on Remove the belt from the engine pulley 10 Move the vadable speed pulley as necessary in order to remove the beit See figure 29 NOTE When reassembling make certain belt is inside the pins as shown i...
Page 17: ...recommended 4 Store in cold dry place Recharge battery whenever the specific gravity is less than 1 225 before returning to service or every two months whichever occurs first COMMONCAUSESFORBATTERYFA...
Page 18: ...ope in excess of 15 degrees a rise of approximately 2z 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 diffic...
Page 19: ...e diode TO test 1 Disconnect charger lead from the battery small red wire 2 Connect 12 V small test lamp between the 3 amp D C charge lead and the positive terminal of the battery 3 With the engine of...
Page 20: ...er this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless such return is requested by YaRD MaN COMPANY This warranty will not apply to any part which has become inoperative due to misuse excessive use acc...