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SECTION 3:  UNPACKING

Removing Unit From Carton

Remove staples, break glue on top flaps or cut tape 
at carton end and peel along top flap to open 
carton.

Remove loose parts if included with unit (i.e., 
operator's manual, hardware pack etc.).

Cut corners and lay carton down flat. Remove 
packing material.

Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton 
thoroughly for loose parts.

SECTION 4:  ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER

NOTE:  Make sure not to crimp the cables while
removing the loose parts or the entire unit from the
carton.

NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower
is observed from the operating position.

Tools Required 

Pair of Pliers 

Funnel 

Set of adjustable wrenches

WARNING: 

Disconnect the spark plug

wire and ground it against the engine to
prevent unintended starting. Leave safety key
in locked position.

Disconnecting Spark Plug

Before setting up your lawn mower, disconnect the 
spark plug wire from the spark plug, and ground it to 
a bolt, retaining post or V-slot on the engine. See 
Figure 1.

Figure 1            

Assembling Handle

For shipping purposes, the grass bag was placed 
on top of the unit. Remove it from the unit and set it 
out of the way. See Figure 2. 

Figure 2

Raise the lower handle, as shown in Figure 2, until 
it snaps into place.

Raise the upper handle as shown in Figure 2. 

Tighten the two wing nuts which are already on the 
handle. See Figure 3.

Figure 3

NOTE: Make sure to route the cables outside the lower
handle. Also do not crimp the cables while lifting the
handle up.

For shipping purposes, the hairpin clip is placed in 
the outer hole of the weld pin on the lower handle. 
Remove the hairpin clip from the outer hole of the 
weld pin.

Spark Plug Wire

Spark Plug

Lift upper 

handle

Lift lower handle

 

Grass Bag

Lower Handle

Upper Handle

Tighten 

Lower Handle

Upper Handle

Wing Nut 

Содержание Yard-Man 12A-449T402

Страница 1: ...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 operat...

Страница 2: ...or an authorized dealer You can locate the model number by standing behind the unit in the operating position and looking down at the rear of the deck A sample model plate is explained below For futur...

Страница 3: ...d keep bystanders helpers children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation Stop machine if anyone enters the area 6 Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during oper...

Страница 4: ...ep children away from hot or running engines They can suffer burns from a hot muffler 6 Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power mower Children 14 years old and over should read and...

Страница 5: ...while the engine is running 9 Grass catcher components discharge cover and trail shield are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown For safety protect...

Страница 6: ...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 difficu...

Страница 7: ...in locked position Disconnecting Spark Plug Before setting up your lawn mower disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and ground it to a bolt retaining post or V slot on the engine See Fig...

Страница 8: ...rass bag 1 Front Frame 2 Rear Frame 3 Bag Assembling soft grass bag Join the rear frame and front frame assembly as shown in Figure 7A Place the bag over the frame black plastic side is the bottom of...

Страница 9: ...mower is equipped with the chute deflector assemble as follows Figure 10 Slide the rod into the upper edge of the chute deflector so the tab on the rod is toward the left side of the chute deflector...

Страница 10: ...engine See Figure 12 The safety key is a safety device used to activate and deactivate the self starter system The self starter system will not work without the key in its proper position See engine...

Страница 11: ...with the thumb of your right hand 11 Using your left hand pull the blade control handle all the way toward the upper handle See Figure 13 12 Release the button 13 Grasp the recoil rope starter handle...

Страница 12: ...Removing key will prevent unsupervised or unexpected starting of mower by children or unsuspecting adults The safety key must be in the locked position before it can be removed UsingYourlawnMower Do n...

Страница 13: ...ting problem Engine Maintenance A list of key maintenance jobs required for good performance by the mower is given below Follow the accompanying engine manual for detailed list and instructions Change...

Страница 14: ...ollow instructions on the engine and or machine to de energize starter Blade Care WARNING Periodically inspect the blade adapter and pulley for cracks especially if you strike a foreign object Replace...

Страница 15: ...cause damage to the mower and could break and may causing personal injury Test the blade by balancing it on a round shaft screwdriver or a blade balancer If the blade is not balanced remove metal fro...

Страница 16: ...the above problems rotate the adjustment wheel with your fingers clockwise to tighten the cable and counter clockwise to loosen the cable See Figure 19 Figure 19 Adjusting Handle Height Your mower is...

Страница 17: ...ked and or energized mode WARNING NEVER assume starter is de energized even if the key is in the locked position and or removed from the engine ALWAYS de energize self starter prior to performing any...

Страница 18: ...l starter to start engine Engine runs erratic Spark plug wire loose Blocked fuel line or stale fuel Vent in gas cap plugged Water or dirt in fuel system Dirty air cleaner Carburetor out of adjustment...

Страница 19: ...19 NOTES...

Страница 20: ...SERIES 440 5 3 2 1 A 4 15 10 7 11 9 16 13 27 6 18 19 74 21 20 25 24 23 26 20 53 52 55 30 28 14 29 31 72 69 61 64 59 15 15 39 60 62 63 65 66 67 47 48 49 47 46 45 44 42 37 38 40 41 58 68 43 35 36 32 33...

Страница 21: ...3 8 16 x 75 40 7510042824 Screw 12 x 457 41 731 1937A Front Drive Cover Yellow 42 754 0465 V Belt 43 712 0324 Hex Lock Nut 1 4 20 44 756 1146A Drive Pulley 45 748 0411 Blade Adapter 46 742 0741 21 Mu...

Страница 22: ...0 23 22 16 15 12 13 11 10 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 55 57 30 31 32 33 34 36 39 40 37 41 42 43 51 44 56 46 52 53 60 59 47 IMPORTANT For a proper working machine use Factory Approved Parts V BELTS are specially d...

Страница 23: ...299A Lower Housing 27 741 0672 Flange Bearing 378 x 531 x 370 28 710 1276 Hex Screw w Washer 1 4 20 x 750 29 618 0606 Transmission Assembly Comp Includes Ref 1to Ref 30 30 732 0708 Bearing Retainer 31...

Страница 24: ...nty 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...

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