Yard-man 11A-108Q401 - Manuals

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; FINDING MODEL NUMBER

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page Important Safe Operation Practices................................................................... 3-5 Slope Gauge...................................................................................................... 6 Unpacking.......................................

Page 3 - SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES; GENERAL OPERATION

3 SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 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. Failur...

Page 5 - Your Responsibility

5 • To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing. • Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plu...

Page 6 - SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE

6 SECTION 2: SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate the lawn mower safely. 1 5 ° S IG H T A N D H O L D T H IS L E V E L W IT H A V E R T IC A L T R E E A P O W E R P O L E A C O R N E R O F A B U IL D IN G O R A F E N C E P O S T F O L D O N D O T T E D L...

Page 7 - SECTION 3: UNPACKING; Removing Unit From Carton; SECTION 4: ASSEMBLING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Tools Required

7 SECTION 3: 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., operators manual, bottle of oil, etc.). • Cut corners and lay carton down flat. • Remove pac...

Page 8 - SECTION 5: KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER; Blade Control Handle

8 • The rope guide is attached to the right side of the upper handle. Loosen the wing nut which secures the rope guide. For location of the wing nut, see Figure 4. Figure 4 • With the spark plug wire disconnected and grounded, hold the blade control handle against the upper handle, and pull the star...

Page 9 - SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Before Starting; To Stop Engine And Blade

9 SECTION 6: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on the cutting deck. See safety labels on page 5. The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shi...

Page 10 - SECTION 7: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS; Cutting Height Adjustment; Handle Height Adjustment

10 SECTION 7: MAKING ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Do not at any time make anyadjustment to lawn mower without firststopping engine and disconnecting sparkplug wire. Cutting Height Adjustment Figure 8 There is an adjusting plate and thumb lever at each wheel position to adjust the cutting height. Each adjust...

Page 11 - SECTION 9: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER; Cutting Blade; Lubricate

11 Lubrication Chart: Figure 10 SECTION 9: MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN MOWER WARNING: Be sure to disconnect andground the spark plug wire beforeperforming any repairs or maintenance. NOTE: When tipping the unit, empty the fuel tank andkeep engine spark plug side up. Cutting Blade WARNING: When removing th...

Page 12 - Deck Maintenance

12 • Before reinstalling the blade and the blade adapter to the unit, lubricate the engine crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil (or engine oil). Lubricating the bolt holes, bolts and inner surface of the nuts is also recommended. To Reinstall Blade • Be sure to instal...

Page 13 - SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

13 SECTION 11: TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Refer to separate engine manual packed with your mower for more engine related information. NOTE: For repairs beyond the minor adjustments listed above, contact your nearest authorized service dealer. Trouble Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action Engine fails to s...

Page 14 - SECTION 12: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 108Q

14 SECTION 12: PARTS LIST FOR MODEL 108Q Ref. No. Part No. Description 1 747-0824 Control Handle Ass’y. 2 710-0605 Oval C-Sunk Screw 3 746-0876 Throttle Lever 4 736-0501 Curved Spring Washer 5 712-0324 Hex Lock Nut 6 746-0875 Throttle Housing w/ERS 7 720-0295 Foam Grip 8 749-0705 Upper Handle 9 710-...

Page 16 - MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR:

MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTDPRODUCTS INC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchan-dise purchased and used in the United States, its posses-sions and territories. MTD warrants this product against defects in material andworkmanship for a period ...