Yard-Man 131704F Lawn Mower User Manual


 
NOTE: The parking brake must be set if the operator
leaves the seat with the engine running.
NOTE: The PTO switch must be in OFF position when
starting the engine, when shifting into reverse and if theoperator
leaves the seat.
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CUTTING CONTROLSA.
LIFT LEVER
Mode1704F:
The lift lever is used to raise and lower the cutting deck
and to engage and disengage the blades. Pulling it all
the way back and locking it disengages the blades.
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NOTE: The lift lever must be in the disengaged posi-
tion when starting the engine, when shifting into reverseand
if the operator leaves the seat. See figure 12.
Model 734G:The
lift lever is located on the right side of the lawn trac-tor.
It is used to raise and lower the cutting deck (which
sets the cutting height) and other attachments. Movethe
lift lever outward, select the desired cutting height
and release the lever. See figure 12.
WARNING: The blade does not shut off
when the deck is raised. You must placethe
PTO switch in the OFF position.
B. DECK LIFT INDICATOR
The deck lift indicator marks the position being used
for the lift lever. Select the lift lever position desired,
press the indicator lever outward, move it to the posi-
tion immediately below the lift lever and release the in-
dicator lever. See figure 12.
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FIGURE 10.
RELIEF VALVE
A hydrostatic relief valve is provided so the unit can
be moved without the engine running. The lever which
operates the relief valve is located on the console. See
figure 10.
To operate the relief valve, place the hydrostatic con-
trol lever in neutral, release the parking brake, push
the lever forward and to the right to lock. Be certain
to release the lever by pushing it to the left before
operating the engine.
INDICATOR LIGHTS (Model 734G Only)
Three indicator lights are located in the steering wheel.
If a light illuminates when attempting to start the unit,
proceed as follows.
CLUTCH-Depress the clutch pedal.
PTO-Place PTO switch in the OFF position.
OIL-Check the crankcase oil level, and add oil as re-quired.
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) SWITCH
(Model 734G Only)
The PTO switch is located on the right side of thedashboard.
See figure 11. The PTO switch must be in
the OFF position (down) when starting the engine, when
shifting into reverse and if the operator leaves the seat.
To engage the PTO switch, pull knob out and lift up
to ON position, then release. The knob will return to
RUN position. See figure 11.
C.
SETTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
1. Select the position for the lift lever which gives the
desired cutting height. Move the deck lift indicator
so that the lift lever can be returned to the same
position after it is raised.
2. Move the deck wheels to the hole location so the
wheels are 1/4 to 1/2 inch above the ground.
FIGURE 11.
FIGURE 12.
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Parking
Brake
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