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Operator's Manual
22" Self-Propelled
Mower
Models 263
and 268
IMPORTANT: READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
Warning:
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-
covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless 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 operator.
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have
similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
MTD LLC., P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
769-00905C
FORM NO.
(11/2004)
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- Page 1 Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. MTD LLC., P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized service dealer. Copy the model number here: Copy the serial number here: MTD LLC P. O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,OH 44136 www.yardman.com 330-220-4683... -
Page 3: Important Safe Operation Practices
SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. - Page 4 18. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area. the engine and check immediately for the cause. Before and while moving backwards, look behind and Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. down for small children.
- Page 5 Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect adjustment while the engine is running. the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail prevent unintended starting.
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Page 6: Slope Gauge
SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely. Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes. -
Page 7: Assembling Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil IMPORTANT: Wing Nuts in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual before operating your mower. Lower NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the mower Handle... - Page 8 Removing Chute Retainer NOTE: Install bottom lip inside chute opening (indicated by 1 in the figure below) before placing hooks The chute deflector on your mower is held in an upright over the hinge pin (indicated by 2 in the figure below). position by a retainer for shipping purposes only.
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Page 9: Know Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 4: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Recoil Starter Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in The recoil starter is attached to the right lower handle. Figure 7 with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself Stand behind the unit and pull the recoil starter to start with the location of various controls and adjustments. -
Page 10: Operating Your Lawn Mower
SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Towards Better Mower Performance 1. Pour fresh, clean gasoline into the mower’s gas 5. Hold control handle down and pull rope firmly to tank until the tank is full. Do not use gasoline start the engine. that is more than 30 days old. - Page 11 Starting Engine Mulching • Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass because it the metal cap on the end of the spark plug is tends to stick to the underside of the deck, preventing fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark proper mulching of grass clippings.
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Page 12: Maintaining Your Lawn Mower
Handle Height Adjustment Wing Nuts Your mower is shipped with the handle in the higher height position. To lower the height proceed as follows: • Remove the starter rope from the rope guide. Lower • Disconnect the handle from the handle bracket Handle assemblies by removing the wing nuts. - Page 13 Lubrication • The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap reset once a season. Spark plug replacement is recommended at the start of each mowing season. WARNING: Always stop engine, discon- nect spark plug, and ground against Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep engine before cleaning, lubricating or the cooling system (blower housing area) clean to doing any kind of maintenance on your...
- Page 14 The blade can be tested by balancing it on a round • Using a torque wrench, loosen the screw holding shaft screwdriver. Remove metal from the heavy side the belt tension spring to the transmission. See until it balances evenly. It is recommended that the Figure 13.
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Page 15: Trouble Shooting
Off-Season Storage • Coat mower’s cutting blade with chassis grease to prevent rusting. The following steps should be taken to prepare your • Store mower in a dry, clean area. Do not store next lawn mower for storage. to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer. •... -
Page 16: Illustrated Parts List
SECTION 8: PARTS LIST FOR MODELS 263 AND 268... - Page 17 Models 263 and 268 Ref. Ref. Part No. Part Description Part No. Part Description 747-1214 Drive Control Handle 748-04016A Blade Adapter, One Piece 747-1161A Blade Control Handle 742-0742A Mulching Blade 22” 749-1092A Upper Handle 736-0524B Bell Blade Support 746-04048 Drive Control Cable 710-1044 Hex Cap Screw 3/8-24 x 1.5 746-1132...
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Page 20: Warranty
MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the exported outside of the United States, its possessions United States, its possessions and territories.