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Yard-Man 247.371060 Owner's Manual

Yard-Man 247.371060 Owner's Manual

20" mulching push mower
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YaRD-Ma N
OWNER'S GUIDE
20" MULCHING
PUSH MOWER
MODEL NO.
247.371060
Factory No.
11A-106C402
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 368022 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-9722.
MTD PRODUCTS
INC. P.O. BOX 368022 CLEVELAND,
OHIO 44136-9722
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
FORM NO. 770-10213
(12/98)

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  • Page 1 YaRD-Ma N OWNER'S GUIDE 20" MULCHING PUSH MOWER MODEL NO. 247.371060 Factory No. 11A-106C402 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).

  • Page 2: Section 1: Finding Model Number

    SECTION 1: FINDING MODEL NUMBER This owner's guide is an important part of your new lawn mower. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain your mower. Please read and understand what it says. Before you start assembling the mower for its first use, please locate its model plate and copy the information on to this owner's guide.

  • Page 3: Safe Operation

    SECTION 3: 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 YOUR LAWN MOWER.
  • Page 4 • After striking a foreign obect, stop engine, remove the wire from the spark plug, and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair • Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on damage before starting and operating the mower.
  • Page 5 USE THIS PAGE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE SLOPES WHERE YOU MAY NOT OPERATE SAFELY. SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A CORNER OF A BUILDING ,, ,, ,, f " •,° OR A FENCE POST I_ i ,, o "...

  • Page 6: Section 6: Setting Up

    SECTION 5" 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., owner's manual, etc.). •...
  • Page 7 • Pullupandbackon theupperhandle to raise the handle into the operating position. Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mounting brackets. Tighten the hand knobs on each side of the handle (carriage bolts must be seated properly into the handle). See Figure 3.
  • Page 8 • With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, hold the blade control handle against the upper handle, and pull the starter rope out of the engine. Release the blade control handle. Slip the starter rope into the rope guide. Tighten the wing nut. See Figure 5. •...

  • Page 9: Section 8: Operation

    SECTION 8: OPERATION Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on the cutting deck. See safety labels on page 4. The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
  • Page 10 pulverize them.Whencuttinghighweeds, d ischarge t owards cutportion, t henrecutat rightangles tofirstdirection. • For a healthier lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass. Lawn should be cut in the fall as long as there is growth. •...

  • Page 11: Section 11: Maintenance

    • Place thehairpin clipsin theinnerholesinthe weld pins and attach the starter rope as instructed in the Set-Up Instructions. Notch Lower Handle Figure 9 SECTION 10: LUBRICATION WARNING: Always lubricating or doing any kind of work on lawn mower. stop engine disconnect spark plug...
  • Page 12 • Remove the bolt and blade bell support which hold the blade and adapter to the engine crankshaft. See Figure 11. Remove the blade and the adapter from the crankshaft. foreign object. Replace when necessary. WARNING: Periodically inspect the blade adapter for cracks, especially if you strike a Blade Adapter _...

  • Page 13: Section 12: Off-Season

    • 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; check engine manual for correct plug type and gap specifications. • CLEAN the engine regularly with a cloth or brush. Keep the cooling system (blower housing area) cleaned to permit proper air circulation which is essential to engine performance and life.
  • Page 14 SECTION 13: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Corrective Action Possible Cause(s) Trouble Engine fails to start Blade control handle disengaged. Engage blade control handle. Connect wire to spark plug. Spark plug wire disconnected. Throttle control lever not in correct Move throttle lever to FAST (rabbit) position.

  • Page 15: Section 14: Parts List

    SECTION 14: PARTS LIST Ref. Part No. Code Description 747-0824 iContml Handle Ass'y. Oval C-Sunk Screw 710-1270 Hex Lock Nut 712-0324 746-0883 Control Housing 720-0295 Foam Gdp 749-0538D Upper Handle 710-1205 Rope Guide 720-0276 Hand Knob 710-1174 Carriage Bolt Cable Tie 726-0240 Lower Handle 749-0928...
  • Page 16 Ref. Ref. Pad No. Part NOI Code Code DeecrlpUon Description 15261A 17098 Hinge Clip Height Adj. Plate 734-1978 731-0872A Rear Flap Wheel Assembly 14579 682-3025 Handle Bracket Ass'y LH Height Adj. Ass'y. Comp. R.F. &L.R. 682-3024 Handle Bracket Ass'y RH 14579 736-0356 Height Adj.
  • Page 17 SECTION 15: Your Notes Date Maintenance Schedule Any Comments?
  • Page 18 Your Notes continued Date Maintenance Schedule Any Comments?
  • Page 19 MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: YaRD'MaN,)/f Units exported out of the United States: MTD For TWO YEARS from the date of retail purchase PRODUCTS INC does not extend any warranty for within the United States of America, its possessions and territories, MTD PRODUCTS INC will, at its products sold or exported outside of the United option, repair or replace, for the original purchaser,...
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