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YARDMAX YG0545 Operator's Manual

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YARDMAX~
Walk-Behind Lawn Mower
Operator's Manual
MODEL NUMBER
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YG0545
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YG1550
SERIAL NUMBER
PURCHASE DATE
Both model number and serial
number may be found on the
main labei.(SeePqe2,Fipre
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You should record both of them
in a safe place for future use.
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WARNING
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE. FAILURE
TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUAL MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY.
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  • Page 5: Specifications

    Walk-Behind Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual » SPECIFICATIONS Model # YG0545 YG1550 Mower Type Manual Push Manual Push Cutting Options Mulch, Side Discharge Mulch, Side Discharge Cutting Width 20" 21" Max. Cutting Height 2.75" 3.55" Min. Cutting Height 1" 1.05" Cutting Height Options...

  • Page 6: Symbols

    SYMBOLS The rating plate on your machine may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use. DANGER Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Never fuel WARNING the machine indoors or while the CAUTION engine is hot or running.

  • Page 7: Safety

    Walk-Behind Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual » SAFETY The definitions below give the level of severity for each signal word. This symbol points out safety T h i s s y m b o l p o i n t s o u t WARNING DANGER instructions.
  • Page 8 Do not operate the machine while under the influence of drugs, the muffler is missing or defective. A defective muffler increases the noise level and the risk of fire. Examine the muffler regularly alcohol, or any medication that could affect your ability to use it properly.
  • Page 9 Walk-Behind Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual » • the product is incorrectly repaired. Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from sparks, open flames, or other sources of ignition. • the product is repaired with parts that are not from the manufacturer or not approved by the manufacturer.
  • Page 10 If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop Be careful when you go near hidden corners and objects that can the engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is prevent your view. generally a warning of trouble. Maintain a high level of caution when you reverse or pull the This manual cannot include all situations that can occur when product in your direction.

  • Page 11: Contents Supplied

    Walk-Behind Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual » CONTENTS SUPPLIED Your YARDMAX lawn mower comes partially assembled and contains the following: YG0545 HARDWARE KIT YG1550 HARDWARE KIT NOTE This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all models and the model depicted may differ from yours.

  • Page 12: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY This lawn mower was partially assembled at the factory. To assemble your machine follow the below instructions. LOWER HANDLE WHEELS Align the holes in the lower handlebar with the holes in the mowing Assemble the four wheels by securing with four M10 nuts and housing.
  • Page 13 Walk-Behind Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual » INTERMEDIATE CONNECTING HANDLEBARS UPPER HANDLE Align the holes in the connecting handlebars and lower handle. Insert Align the holes in the upper handle and the holes in connecting the bolts and secure with wing knobs. (See Figure 4) handlebars to set a comfortable height position for the handle, then secure and tighten by using bolts and wing knobs.
  • Page 14 CABLE POSITIONING 1. Hold the engine start/stop control lever against the upper handle. 2. Slowly pull starter rope handle from engine and slip starter rope into the rope guide. 3. Tighten rope guide knob. 4. Hook the Z-fitting of engine stop control cable into the hole in the engine start/stop control lever.

  • Page 15: Know Your Machine

    Walk-Behind Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual » KNOW YOUR MACHINE FEATURES AND CONTROLS Engine Start/Stop Control Upper Handle Recoil Starter Intermediate Connecting Handlebar Lower Handle Fuel Cap Rear Wheel Cutting Height Adjustment Lever Side Discharge Chute Mulch Cover Front Wheel Know Your Machine...
  • Page 16 Engine Start/Stop Control Side Discharge Chute The engine start/stop control is attached to the upper Your mower is shipped as a mulcher. To discharge handle of the mower. Depress and squeeze it against the grass clippings to the side instead, follow the the upper handle to operate the unit.

  • Page 17: Operation

    Walk-Behind Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual » OPERATION ADDING GASOLINE TO ENGINE This unit is shipped without NOTE gasoline or oil in the engine. Gasoline is highly flammable Be certain to service engine with gasoline and oil as WARNING and explosive. You can be instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual before burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
  • Page 18 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT STARTING THE ENGINE The cutting height can be adjusted to 7 different positions. Raise Be sure no one other than wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut. Adjust cutting WARNING the operator is standing near height to suit your requirements.
  • Page 19 Walk-Behind Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual » BLADE CONTROL STOPPING THE MACHINE Release the engine start/stop control lever to stop the engine and 1. Standing behind the mower, squeeze the engine start/stop blade. (See Figure 11) control lever against upper handle. 2.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Always stop engine, allow WARNING In the maintenance schedule you can see which parts of your engine to cool, disconnect machine require maintenance, and at which intervals it should take spark plug, and ground against engine before place.
  • Page 21 Walk-Behind Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual » 2. The transmission is pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory and CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL does not require lubrication. See Maintenance schedule on page 19 for more information about 3. Follow the Engine Operator’s Manual for lubrication schedule when to change the oil.
  • Page 22 4. Tip the machine onto its side (so that the air filter is up) to drain BLADE CARE the used oil from the oil-fill tube. (See Figure 14) Always stop the engine before WARNING you do work on the blade. The blade continues to rotate after the throttle has been released.
  • Page 23 Walk-Behind Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual » You will need a torque wrench Use only a replacement NOTE CAUTION to install the blade properly. b l a d e a p p r o v e d b y t h e manufacturer of your mower.

  • Page 24: Transport & Storage

    TRANSPORT AND STORAGE The following steps should be taken to prepare your lawn mower for storage. FOLDING HANDLE Keep all equipment safe during transportation to prevent damage FOR STORAGE and accidents. For storage, keep equipment in a lockable area away from children and persons that are not approved.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Walk-Behind Lawn Mower Operator’s Manual » TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy 1. Blade control disengaged. 1. Engage blade control. 2. Spark plug boot disconnected. 2. Connect wire to spark plug boot. 3. Fuel tank empty or stale fuel. 3. Fill tank with clean, fresh gasoline. Engine fails to start 4.

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