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12A-263E755
Owner’s Manual
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Yard-Man 12A-263E755 Owner’s Manual

Operator's Manual
22" Self-Propelled
Model 263
Mower
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.
MTD LLC., P.O. BOX 361131, CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 769-00905A
(10/2003)
TABLEOFCONTENTS
Content
Important Safe Operation Practices Slope Gauge Assembling Your Lawn Mower
Know Your Lawn Mower Operating Your Lawn Mower
Page Content Page
3 Maintaining Your Lawn Mower 12 6 Trouble Shooting 15
7 Illustrated Parts List 16 9 Warranty 20
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FINDINGMODELNUMBER
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.
Before you start assembling your new equipment, please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information from it in the space provided below. A sample model plate is also given below. You can locate the model plate by standing at the operating position and looking down at the rear of the deck. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer's web site and/or help from the Customer Support Department or an authorized
service dealer.
Copy the model number here:
'_RD_BN)/_ MTD LLC
www.yardman.com 330-220-4683
P. O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND,0H 44136
800-800-7310
Copy the serial number here:
CUSTOMERSUPPORT
Please doNOTreturntheunitto the retailer fromwhereit waspurchased,withoutfirstcontactingCustomerSupport.
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
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The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to
performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer's Owner's/Operator's Manual, packed separately with your unit, for more
information.
SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATIONPRACTICES
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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may
result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning.
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result inserious injury or death.
GeneralOperation
1. Read this operator's manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before operation. Be completely
familiar with the controls and the proper use of this
machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
2. This machine is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. Your unit has been designed to perform one job: to mow grass. Do not use it for any other purpose.
3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent. Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use
this machine.
4. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other foreign objects which could be tripped over or picked up and thrown by the blade. Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.
5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, stay in the operator zone behind the handles and keep children, bystanders, helpers and pets at least 75 feet
from the mower while it is in operation. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
6. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
7. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Never
operate this machine in bare feet, sandals, slippery or light weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.
8. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade can amputate hands
and feet.
9. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or thrown object injuries.
10. Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping. Do not hold on to the mower ifyou are falling; release the handle immediately.
11. Never pull the mower back toward you while you are
walking. Ifyou must back the mower away from a wall or
obstruction first took down and behind to avoid tripping and then follow these steps:
a. Step back from the mower to fully extend your
arms.
b. Be sure you are welt balanced with sure footing. c. Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half way
toward you.
d. Repeat these steps as needed.
12. Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
13. Do not engage the self-propelled mechanism on units so equipped while starting engine.
14. The blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating blade. The blade control handle must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when
released.
15. Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your footing, release the blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop rotating within three seconds.
16. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. Walk, never run.
17. Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
18.Iftheequipmentshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stop theengineandcheckimmediatelyforthecause.
Vibrationisgenerallyawarningoftrouble.
19.Shuttheengineoffandwaituntilthebladecomestoa completestopbeforeremovingthegrasscatcheror uncloggingthechute.Thecuttingbladecontinuesto rotateforafewsecondsaftertheengineisshutoff. Neverplaceanypartofthebodyinthebladeareauntil youaresurethebladehasstoppedrotating.
20.Neveroperatemowerwithoutpropertrailshield, dischargecover,grasscatcher,bladecontrolhandleor othersafetyprotectivedevicesinplaceandworking. Neveroperatemowerwithdamagedsafetydevices. Failuretodoso,canresultinpersonalinjury.
21.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseaburn.Do nottouch.
22.Onlyusepartsandaccessoriesmadeforthismachineby themanufacturer.Failuretodoso,canresultinpersonal injury.
23.Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual, usecareandgoodjudgment.Contactyourdealerfor assistance.Telephone1-800-800-7310forthenameof yournearestdealer.
SlopeOperation
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees,
do not mow it.
Do:
1.
Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
2. Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps
which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
3. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. Ifyou feel you are losing your balance, release the blade control handle immediately, and the blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds.
DoNot:
1. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you could lose your footing or balance.
2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge.
3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause slipping.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mower and the mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator.
2. Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
3. Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children.
4. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child who may run into the
mower.
5. Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.
6. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power mower. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.
Service
Safe HandlingOfGasoline:
1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite.
2. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
3. Use only an approved gasoline container.
4. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on
the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
5. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
6. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
7. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
8. Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors wilt accumulate in the area.
9. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
10. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel
expansion.
11. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
12. Ifgasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.
13. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water
heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
14. To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris.
15. Allow a mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.
GeneralService:
1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,orinspecting,makecertain thebladeandallmovingpartshavestopped.Disconnect thesparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengineto preventunintendedstarting.
3. Checkthebladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequent intervalsforpropertightness.Also,visuallyinspectblade
fordamage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn)Replaceblade withtheoriginalequipmentmanufacture's(O.E.M.)blade
only,listedinthismanual."Useofpartswhichdonot meettheoriginalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
4. Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthebladeor
weargloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
5. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobesurethe equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper operationregularly.
7. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,disconnect thesparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengine. Thoroughlyinspectthemowerforanydamage.Repair thedamagebeforestartingandoperatingthemower.
8. Neverattempttomakeawheelorcuttingheight adjustmentwhiletheengineisrunning.
9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail shieldaresubjecttowearanddamagewhichcould exposemovingpartsorallowobjectstobethrown.For safetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponentsand replaceimmediatelywithoriginalequipment
manufacturer's(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedinthismanual. "Useofpartswhichdonotmeettheoriginalequipment specificationsmayleadtoimproperperformanceand compromisesafety!"
10.Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed theengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthemaximumsafe operatingspeedoftheengine.
11.Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as necessary.
12.Observeproperdisposaltawsandregulations.Improper disposaloffluidsandmaterialscanharmthe
environment.
_, ARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,
NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your lawn mower.
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
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Do not mow on inclines with a slope in excess of 15 degrees (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 feet every 10 feet). A riding mower could overturn and cause serious injury. If operating a walk-behind mower on such a slope, it is extremely difficult to maintain your footing and you could slip, resulting in serious injury. Operate RIDING mowers up and down slopes, never across the face of slopes. Operate WALK-BEHIND mowers across the face of slopes, never up and down slopes.
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