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15

Off-Season Storage

The following steps should be taken to prepare your 
lawn mower for storage.

Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described 
in the lubrication instructions.

We do not recommend the use of a pressure 
washer or garden hose to clean your unit.

Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage 
instructions.

Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to 
prevent rusting.

Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next 
to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.

NOTE: 

When storing any type of power equipment in a

poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all
moving parts.

SECTION 7:  TROUBLESHOOTING

NOTE:

 

For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service dealer.

Problem

Cause

Remedy

Engine fails to start

1.

Blade control handle disengaged.

2.

Spark plug wire disconnected.

3.

Fuel tank empty or stale fuel.

4.

Blocked fuel line.

5.

Faulty spark plug.

6.

Engine flooded

1.

Engage blade control handle.

2.

Connect wire to spark plug.

3.

Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline.

4.

Clean fuel line.

5.

Clean, adjust gap, or replace.

6.

Wait a few minutes to restart, but do not 
prime.

Engine runs erratic

1.

Spark plug wire loose.

2.

Blocked fuel line or stale fuel.

3.

Vent in gas plugged.

4.

Water or dirt in fuel system.

5.

Dirty air cleaner.

6.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

1.

Connect and tighten spark plug wire.

2.

Clean fuel line; fill tank with clean, fresh 
gasoline.

3.

Clear vent.

4.

Drain fuel tank. Refill with 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.

Idles poorly

1.

Spark plug fouled, faulty or gap too 
wide.

2.

Carburetor improperly adjusted.

3.

Dirty air cleaner.

1.

Reset gap to.030” or replace spark 
plug.

2.

Adjust carburetor.

3.

Clean air cleaner.

Excessive vibration

1.

Cutting blade loose or unbalanced.

2.

Bent cutting blade.

1.

Tighten blade and adapter. Balance 
blade.

2.

Replace blade.

Mower will not mulch grass 1.

Wet grass.

2.

Excessively high grass.

3.

Dull blade.

1.

Do not mow when grass is wet; wait 
until later to cut.

2.

Mow once at a high cutting height, then 
mow again at desired height or make a 
narrower cutting path.

3.

Sharpen or replace blade. 

Uneven cut

1.

Wheels not positioned correctly.

2.

Dull blade.

1.

Place all four wheels in same height 
position.

2.

Sharpen or replace blade.

Wheels will not propel

1.

Belt not installed properly.

2.

Debris clogging drive operation.

1.

Check belt for proper pulley installation 
and movement.

2.

Clean out debris.

Содержание YARD-MAN 263

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Страница 3: ...e Also avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator 5 To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury stay in...

Страница 4: ...responsible adult other than the operator 2 Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area 3 Before and while moving backwards look behind and down for small children 4 Use extreme care when a...

Страница 5: ...spect the mower for any damage Repair the damage before starting and operating the mower 8 Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running 9 Grass catcher compon...

Страница 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...

Страница 7: ...securely into the handle bracket assemblies To secure the upper and lower handle tighten the wing nuts near the top of lower handle carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle Tighten the...

Страница 8: ...n the right side of the deck following these instructions Make sure to follow the correct sequence as indicated here Lift up and hold the side discharge chute deflector Insert bottom lip of the mulchi...

Страница 9: ...dle to stop engine and blade WARNING This blade control mechanism is a safety device Never attempt to bypass its operations Figure 7 Recoil Starter The recoil starter is attached to the right lower ha...

Страница 10: ...the clutch may not be releasing completely Do not start the engine until corrections have been made Check the drive cable for severe bends kinks or binding Also check for grass build up around the bel...

Страница 11: ...wn never cut off more than one third of the total length of the grass Your lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth This mower is designed to be operated at full throttle to give you...

Страница 12: ...ranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain the lawn mower as instructed in th...

Страница 13: ...the gap reset once a season Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush Keep the cooling system blower housing area clean...

Страница 14: ...ier access to belt tip the mower back on its side with the air filter side away from the ground To get easier access to the belt just securely place the mower on raised blocks Remove the transmission...

Страница 15: ...Engine runs erratic 1 Spark plug wire loose 2 Blocked fuel line or stale fuel 3 Vent in gas plugged 4 Water or dirt in fuel system 5 Dirty air cleaner 6 Carburetor out of adjustment 1 Connect and tig...

Страница 16: ...LIST FOR MODELS 263 AND 268 1 2 5 3 4 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 10 12 14 21 16 18 19 22 23 24 27 28 29 31 30 32 34 56 35 36 37 38 39 40 43 41 42 44 45 51 52 25 26 53 24 33 46 54 33 53 33 49 35 50 47 48 46 55 33...

Страница 17: ...5 Transmission Assembly Complete 27 750 04119 Sleeve Spacer 550 ID x7 42 28 731 04636 Transmission Cover 29 748 04016A Blade Adapter One Piece 30 742 0742A Mulching Blade 22 31 736 0524B Bell Blade Su...

Страница 18: ...18 NOTES...

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Страница 20: ...tments and normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure d Service completed by someone other than an authorized service dealer e MTD does not extend any warranty for products sol...

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