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- Page 1 24 V Cordless Lawn Mower 060-1778-0 Owner's Manual TOLL FREE HELPLINE: 1 866 523-5218 IMPORTANT: Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before using this product.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3,500 RPM Cutting Path 20” (50.8 cm) Height Adjustments 1 1/2 – 3 3/4” (3.8 – 9.5 cm) Functions 3-in-1: mulch, side discharge, or rear bagging Weight 80 lbs (36.3 kg) Use Yardworks replacement blade 060-7119-4 Use Yardworks replacement battery 060-2142-6... -
Page 3: Safe Operation
SAFE OPERATION GENERAL SAFETY RULES READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY WARNING: This symbol indicates important safety instructions. If these instructions are not followed, it could endanger the personal safety and/or property of the operator and others. Read and understand allinstructions in this manual before attempting to operate the mower. - Page 4 SAFE OPERATION 3. In order to avoid contact with the blade or injury caused by a thrown object, stay in the operating zone behind the handles, and keep children and bystanders at least 100' (30 m) away from the mower while it is in operation. Stop the motor immediately if someone enters the mowing area.
- Page 5 BATTERY & CHARGER CAUTION: USE ONLY YARDWORKS APPROVED REPLACEMENT BATTERIES, OTHER BATTERIES MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE MOWER. Use with YARDWORKS 24V 20Ah battery 60-2142-6. The battery that is supplied with this mower is a maintenance-free, sealed, 24 V storage battery. It can be tipped without danger of acid spillage.
- Page 6 SAFE OPERATION CHARGER SAFETY RULES Charge the mower battery in a dry area that is protected from the weather. Do not expose the mower or the charger to rain. Do not charge the battery in a wet location. Operate the battery charger in temperatures between 23 °...
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Page 7: Assembling The Lawn Mower
ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER LOOSE PARTS IN CARTON • Side discharge chute • Battery • Charger • Grass catcher • Mulch plug • Lock-out pin Note: • Carefully remove the parts from the box. • Inspect the parts carefully in order to verify that no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. •... - Page 8 ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER CHARGING PROCEDURE Note: The battery can be charged in or out of the mower. The charger that is supplied with this mower is a specially designed 2-stage charger. Step 1: The red light will light up during the recharge cycle. Step 2: The green light will light up when the battery is fully charged.
- Page 9 ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER BAG (Fig. 2) 1. Lift the chute cover (1). 2. While holding the chute cover (1) up, place the hanger hooks of the grass catcher bag (2) into the opening on the chute cover (1) in order to allow the hanger hooks to attach to the rod (3) that secures the chute cover.
- Page 10 ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER INSTALLING THE SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE (Fig. 3) 1. Pull open the side discharge cover (1). 2. Align the discharge chute arrows with the positioning arrows on the mower deck, and then slide the discharge chute (2) in, as shown. 3.
- Page 11 ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG (Fig. 4) 1. To remove the mulching plug, lift the chute cover (1) and pull the mulching plug out using the handle. 2. The mulching plug (2) is inserted on an angle, so it requires some force to remove it. Fig.
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Page 12: Description Of Parts
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS DIAGRAM OF THE MOWER Read this owner's manual and safety rules carefully before operating the mower. Compare the illustration below to the mower in order to become familiar yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Lock-out Pin Switch Battery Check... -
Page 13: Operating The Lawn Mower
OPERATING THE LAWN MOWER STARTING AND STOPPING (Fig. 5) To start the motor: 1. Remove the pin. 2. Press the button (1). 3. Pull up on the levers (2) and mower will start, release the button (1). To stop the motor: 1. - Page 14 OPERATING THE LAWN MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 6) A single height adjustment lever is used to adjust the cutting height. The lever is located beside the right rear wheel, and has 7 height positions, ranging from 1 1/2 to 3 3/4" (3.81 to 9.5 cm). Before making any adjustments, release the switch to turn the mower off, wait for blade to come to a complete stop.
- Page 15 OPERATING THE LAWN MOWER BATTERY CAPACITY INDICATORS When you start the mower, the lights will indicate the battery’s capacity, according to the following chart. Light meter Lights Capacity At Full capacity 3 Green Lights 2 Green Lights At 60% capacity 1 Green Light At 45% capacity Yellow Light...
- Page 16 OPERATING THE LAWN MOWER BATTERY USE & CARE • The battery that is supplied with this mower is a maintenance-free, sealed, 24 V storage battery. It can be tipped without danger of acid spillage. • For optimal performance, charge the battery every two weeks, even when it is not in use. •...
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Page 17: Slope Gauge
SLOPE GAUGE & OPERATION WARNING: Slopes are a major factor related to accidents involving slips and falls, which can result in severe injury. Operating the mower on a slope requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your safety, use the slope gauge that is included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. - Page 18 SLOPE GAUGE & OPERATION MOWING TIPS NOTE: A sharp blade will greatly enhance the performance of the mower, especially when cutting high grass. Be sure to check the blade and to sharpen it at least once per year, as described in the Maintenance section.
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Page 19: Maintenance
ALWAYS remove battery when servicing or transporting the mower. Use only a YARDWORKS replacement blade (60-7119-4). 1. REMOVE BATTERY. 2. While wearing leather padded gloves, wedge a block of wood between the blade and the mower deck in order to prevent the blade from turning when the nut is being removed. -
Page 20: Storage
STORAGE The following steps should be taken in order to prepare the lawn mower for storage. 1. Clean the mower as described in the previous section. 2. Inspect the blade, and replace it or sharpen it, if required (refer to the Maintenance section). 3. -
Page 21: Service
SERVICE 1. When servicing the mower, use only replacement parts that are available from the manufac- turer. In order to obtain replacement parts, call the toll-free helpline, at 1-866-523-5218. The use of parts that do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance, and may compromise safety. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action 1. The battery is not charged. 1. Charge the battery 2. Replace the switch (call the toll- 2. The switch is defective. free helpline, at 1 866 523-5218 The mower does not start. 3. The battery is not attached to the 3. -
Page 23: Warranty
WARRANTY For TWO YEARS from the date of purchase within Canada, YARDWORKS CANADA will, at its option, repair or replace for the original purchaser, free or charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty does not cover: 1. -
Page 24: Exploded View/Parts List
EXPLODED VIEW 49-4 52-1 52-2 49-3 49-2 49-1 49-5... - Page 25 PARTS LIST Model Num. Description 31109229-1 Motor cover Assy. Motor cover strip seal 3420235 Motor cover 34101229 Machine screw 3220435 Motor vent 34102229 3610139-1 Motor Assy. 3110739-2 Carbon brush 3220537 Lock Nut (M6) Bolt 3220137 31113229 Side discharge cover Assy. Side discharge cover 3410338 3220136...
- Page 26 PARTS LIST Model Num. Description 31301229-1 20” deck 3330239-2 Height adjustment bracket (left) Motor axle sleeve 3320238 3410237 3331238-2 20” blade Blade insulator 3410535 3331435 Spacer Lock nut 3221037 3340137-2 Extension spring Link bar 33303227-1 Charger 3110392-3 34112227 Link bar bracket (right) Link bar bracket (left) 34111227 34204229-2...
- Page 27 EXPLODED VIEW Item N Part No. Description 24 V 20 Ah battery Assy. 31107229-1 16-1 3220345 Screw 34104229 Battery housing 16-2 32201229 Screw 16-3 36501229 Connector shell 16-4 16-5 3660239-1 Battery 20 AH 36502229 Connector terminal 16-6 3050245 Cord (blue) 16-7 16-8 3050145...
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