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Yard-Man 263 Operator's Manual
Yard-Man 263 Operator's Manual

Yard-Man 263 Operator's Manual

22-inch rotary mower
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Safety • Assembly • Operation
• Maintenance
• Troubleshooting • Engine • Parts Lists • Warranty
A'rO
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22=inch Rotary Mower-
Model 263
iMPORTANT
READ SAFETY
RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE
OPERATION
Warning:
This unit isequippedwith an internal combustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush-
coveredor grass-covered land unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
If a sparkarresterisused,it shouldbe maintainedineffectiveworkingorder by the operator.In theState of Californiathe aboveisrequiredbylaw
(Section4442 of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Otherstatesmay havesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.A sparkarrester
for the muffleris availablethroughyour nearestengineauthorizedservicedealeror contactthe servicedepartment,RO. Box361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
PRINTEDIN U.S.A.
MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,
OHiO 44136-0019
FORMNO.769-02337
01/10/2006

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Summary of Contents for Yard-Man 263

  • Page 1 Safety • Assembly • Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Engine • Parts Lists • Warranty A'rO 22=inch Rotary Mower- Model 263 iMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND iNSTRUCTiONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit isequippedwith an internal combustionengineand shouldnot be usedon or nearany unimproved forest-covered, b rush- coveredor grass-covered land unlesstheengine'sexhaustsystemis equippedwith a sparkarrestermeetingapplicablelocalor statelaws(if any).
  • Page 2 This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn mower, it will help you assemble, prepare, and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Slope Gauge ............Troubleshooting ..........Safe Operation Practices ........
  • Page 3 Sight and hold this levelwith a vertical tree... >:. also 15° t"b...
  • Page 4 WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductiveharm. DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
  • Page 5 accumulatein the area. after the engine is shut off. Neverplace any part of the body inthe bladearea untilyou are surethe bladehas stopped 9. Neverremovegas cap or add fuel whileengine is hot or rotating. running. Allow engineto cool at least two minutesbefore 20.
  • Page 6 1. Beforeassembling,removethe unit fromthe carton. a. Opencarton and removelooseparts includedwith unit. Do notcrimp cableswhile removingloose parts or the entireunitfrom the carton. b. Cut cornersand laycartondownflat. Remove packingmaterial.Rollor slideunit outof carton. Checkcartonthoroughlyfor looseparts. 2. For shippingpurposes,the chutedeflectoron your moweris held in an uprightpositionbya retainer. Removethe retaineras follows: a.
  • Page 7 Tosecurecablesto lowerhandle,wrapcablesaround lowerhandleusingthe cabletie. Pull cabletie tight and trim excess,Figure3-4. Followthe stepsbelowto securethe recoilstarter, Figure3-5. a. Holdthe bladecontrol againsttheupper handle. b. Slowlypull starterrope out of engine. c. Slip starterrope intothe rope guide. d. Tightenropeguide wingnut. Figure 3-5:Pullrecoil s tarter t hrough ropeguide andtighten. Adjustments Cutting Height Adjustment...
  • Page 8 Drive Control Your Lawn Recoil Starter Mower HeightAdjustment Levers(one at each wheel) WARNING The blade controlis a safetydevice.Never attemptto bypassits Figure4-1:The majorcomponentson the mower. operations. Nowthat you havesetupyour lawnmowerfor operation,it's importantto becomeacquainted with its controlsand features. Use extremecarewhen i handlinggasoline. Blade Control Cutting Height Adjustment...
  • Page 9 ARNING:The operationof any lawnmower can result in foreign objects being thrown intothe eyes,whichcan damageyoureyes severely. Alwayswear safetyglasseswhileoperatingthe mower,or while performingany adjustments or repairson it. Starting Engine Your LaWn ,d_lL WARNING:Be sureno one otherthanthe operatoris standingnear the lawnmower whilestartingengineor operatingmower.Never MoWer run engineindoorsor in enclosed,poorly ventilated areas.
  • Page 10 Deck Care ARNING:Never tip themower morethan90° inanydirection anddo notleave themower tippedfor any lengthof time. Oil can drain intothe upper partof the enginecausing a startingproblem. 1. Disconnectsparkplug wire. Draingasolinefrom lawn mower,or placea pieceof plasticunderthe gas cap. 2. Tip mowersothat it restson the housing.Keepthe sidewith the air cleanerfacingup.
  • Page 11 4. Placethe bladeon the adaptersuch that the side of the blade marked"Bottom"(or with part number) facesthe groundwhenthe moweris in theoperating position.Makesurethat the blade is alignedand seatedon the bladeadapterflanges. Blade 5. Placebell bladesupporton the blade.Align notches Adapter on the supportwith small holeson blade.Replacehex Maintaining bolt and tightenhex boltto torque: 450 in.
  • Page 12 Problem Cause Remedy Engine fails to start I Biadecontroldisengaged. Engage bladecontro!. spark plug Wiredisconnected: 21 c0nnect wireto sPa[k piugl 1. Sparkplug wire loose. 1. Connect andtighten sparkplug wire. Engineruns erratic 2. Blockedfuel lineor stale fuel. 2. Clean fuel line; fill tank withclean, fresh gasoline.
  • Page 13 Safety Labels Found On Your Lawn Mower Safety WARNING DO NOT remove safety (or any)labels from mower for any reason,...
  • Page 15 747-1161A BladeControl 687-02139 PivotArm Assembly 746-1114 ControlCable50.56-inch 732-1026 Spring Lever 725-0157 CableTie 736-0741 Bell Washer.760x 1.25x .041 731-04643 WheelDustCover 631-04045 Mulch Plug 715-0221 DowelPin 3/16x.75 731-1035B Side DischargeChute Parts List 17032A Chute Deflector Adapter 717-1762 SpurGear- RH 732-1014 TorsionSpring 716-0865 Snap Ring.500 634-04100 Wheel8 x 1.8SPK BARFWD...
  • Page 16 MANUFACTURER'S LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR The limitedwarranty set forth belowisgivenby MTDLLCwith respectto e. MTDdoes notextendany warrantyfor productssoldor exported newmerchandisepurchasedand usedin the UnitedStates,its posses- outsideof the UnitedStates,its possessionsand territories,except sionsand territories. those soldthroughMTD'sauthorizedchannelsof exportdistribution. "MTD"warrantsthis productagainstdefectsin materialand workmanship f. Replacement p artsthat are not genuineMTDparts. for a periodof two (2) yearscommencingon the dateof originalpurchase g.