Summary of Contents for YARD KING Performance 50565x89
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Model 50565x89 Record The Following Information About Your Unit. This Information is Necessary When Ordering Parts Or In Case Of Loss Or Theft. WHERE PURCHASED: DATE PURCHASED:...
TABLE OF CONTENTS HOW TO CHECK THE MUFFLER ......WARRANTY ......... HOW TO REMOVE AND INSTALL THE BLADE ..... RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER ....HOW TO SHARPEN THE BLADE ......SAFETY RULES ........HOW TO ADJUST THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL ..
OWNER'S INFORMATION chased in an assembled condition. On assembled units, it is the re- This instruction book isfor several different models. The instructions sponsibility of the owner to make sure the unit is correctly are writtenfor a person with some mechanical ability.Like most ser- assembled.
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OWNER'S INFORMATION 20, Do not use this machine if you are mentally or physically unable to operate this machine safely. II. Slope operation Slopes and rough terrain are major factors related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can result In severe injury or death.
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SAFE MOWING GUIDE controls and how they work. In an Each person t hatoperates power equipment must l earn tousecorrect emergency, how fast you can stop the blade is important. Learn how to control safe mowing procedures. To help you the mower at all times.
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SAFE MOWING GUIDE engine and transmission cool before When you mow, remember that children store, you must still check the mower are attracted to the mower. Always use servicing the mower. Remember, exhaust according to the assembly instructions. caution when mowing around obstacles fumes are dangerous.
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SAFE MOWING GUIDE feel new or excessive vibration, Also, the grass bagger will function better a blade that is not sharp or at a slow immediately stop the engine and check for when the engine is operating at maximum engine speed you can damage the grass. Move the throttle control to the FAST the problem.
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STEPS TO FOLLOW BEFORE MOWING • Be sure to dress correctly. Wear hard shoes, not sandals or tennis shoes. • Examine the blade. A blade that is bent, cracked, or damaged must be replaced with a factory replacement blade. • Fill the fuel tank outside.
BEFORE YOU MOW ASSEMBLY nance to the mower, remove the wire from the spark This instruction book isfor several models. Some parts or accesso- WARNING: Before doing any assembly or mainte- plug. ries are not included on all models. Read and follow the assembly and adjustment instructions for your mower.
BEFORE YOU MOW HOW TO INSTALL THE BATTERY CABLES Positive(+) Terminal the positive (+) terminal before you connect the black WARNING: To prevent sparks, fasten the red cable to cable. Use the fasteners shown below to install the battery cables. The fasteners are shown at full size.
OPERATION Throttle Control Lever Blade Rotation Control Brake Pedal Speed Control Pedal Lever Figure 2 LOCATION OF CONTROLS BLADE ROTATION CONTROL: usethebladerotation OK LIGHT: If this indicator light is on, the engine will not start. control to start and stop the rotation of the blade. 1.
OPERATION ATrACHMENTS HOW TO USE THE BLADE ROTATIONCONTROL This unit can use many different attachments. See the attachment The blade rotation control is next to the steering wheel (Figure 3). page in this book. This unit can pull attachments like a lawn Use the blade rotation control to engage the blade(s) or to operate sweeper, a lawn aerator, or a hopper spreader.
OPERATION HOW TO DRIVE IN REVERSE HOW TO USE THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL Look to the rear. The drive system uses a Hydrostatic Automatic Drive transmission. The Hydrostatic transmission is very easy to operate. This type of Slowly push the speed control pedal to the REVERSE drive system does not require a shift lever or a clutch pedal.
OPERATION HOW TO SET THE PARKING BRAKE Completely push the brake pedal forward, lift the parking brake lever (Figure 6). Remove your foot from the brake pedal and then release the parking brake lever. Make sure the parking brake will hold the unit.
OPERATION HOWTO OPERATEWITH THE MOWER HOUSING Move the throttle control to the SLOW position. WARNING: The deflector is a safety device. Do not re- move the deflector. The deflector forces the dis- Move the blade rotation control to the ENGAGE position. charged material toward t he ground.
OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CAUTION: A mixture of alcohol (ethanol or methanol) and gasoline (called gasohol), will attract moisture and cause acid deposits during storage. While the unit Is In storage, the acids CHECK THE OIL in the fuel can damage the fuel system. NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled with o11.
OPERATION OPERATING TIPS Check the blade rotation control for correct adjustment. For the Before you make an inspection, adjustment (except forthe car- buretor) or repair, make sure the wire fTomthe spark plug is dis- blade(s) to disengage correctly, the adjustment must be cor- connected, rect.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE CHART RRST EVERY EVERY EVERY EACH BEFORE PROCEDURE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS STORAGE Blade, Inspect and Sharpen Blade Rotation Control, Check Brake, Check Motion Drive Belt, Check Tires, Check Battery, Check and Charge Battery, Clean Lubrication Hydrostatic Cooling Fan and Fins, Check V"...
MAINTENANCE "lighten the nut that holds the blade to a torque of 35 foot INSPECT BLADE pounds (47,5 N-m). WARNING: Before you inspect or remove the blade, 10. Install the mower housing. See "How To Install The Mower disconnect the wire to the spark plug. If the blade hits Housing".
MAINTENANCE HOW TO ADJUST THE BLADE ROTATION CONTROL 6. Attachthewiretothesparkplug. Uowforashortdistanceand again check the quality of cut. If necessary, move the blade drive spring to the bottom ho/e. ARNING: To prevent an injury, the blade rotation control must operate correctly. Again check the quality of cut.
MAINTENANCE HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST THE DRIVE BRAKE Completely push the brake pedal forward. Set the parking brake. Move the automatic drive disconnect to the PUSH position, Push the unit. If the rear wheels rotate, adjust or replace the brake pads. Adjust the drive brake as foUows.
MAINTENANCE HOWTO ADJUST THE SPEED CONTROL PEDAL If the unit will not go into REVERSE or if the unit moves very slowly Yoke Assembly in REVERSE, adjust the speed control pedal as follows. Stop the engine. Setthe parking brake. Remove the hair pin from the adjuster nut (Figure 17). Dis- connect the adjuster nut from the yoke assembly.
MAINTENANCE WHERE TO LUBRICATE "j Models with grease fittings: Lubricate with grease gun. Apply grease with a brush to the areas shown. Lubricate the areas shown with engine oil. NOTE: Apply grease to the steering gear assembly. CAUTION: If the unit Is operated In dry areas that have sand, use a dry graphite spray to lubricate the unit, Figure 19 HOW TO OPERATE...
MAINTENANCE HOW TO INSTALL THE MOWER HOUSING HOW TO REMOVE THE MOWER HOUSING Move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position. Push the mower housing under the right side of the unit. If equipped, remove the gauge wheels. Put the mower drive belt around the stack pulley. Make sure Move the Iltt lever to the level the'V' side of the mower drive belt is against the stack pulley.
MAINTENANCE HOW TO ADJUST THE GAUGE WHEELS The axle bolts for the gauge wheels were mounted in the LOW cut position.To change the position of the gauge wheels, move the axle bolts as follows. Wheel IMPORTANT: Before you adjust the gauge wheels, you must do •...
MAINTENANCE HOW TO LEVEL THE MOWER HOUSING If the mower housing is level, the blade will cut easier and the lawn will look better. WARNING: Before you make an Inspection, adjust- ment, or repair to the unit, disconnect the wire to the spark plug.
MAINTENANCE Move the belt guide under the edge of the Idler pulley HOW TO REPLACE THE MOTION DRIVE BELT (Figure32). Tightenthe belt guide. REMOVAL Disengagethe parkingbrake. Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on "How To Installthe belt guide at the middle Idler pulley. Makesurethe Remove The Mower Housing".
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MAINTENANCE HOW TO REPLACE THE SECONDARY HOW TO REPLACE THE PRIMARY MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on "How To Remove the mower housing. See the instructions on "How To Remove The Mower Housing'. Remove The Mower Housing'.
MAINTENANCE HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSES HOW TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB If a fuse is blown, the engine will not start. To easily access the fuse. Raise the tractor hood. Remove the access panel on the console as shown in Figure 34. Remove the fuse and replace with an automotive fuse (Figure 35).
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Adjust the throttle control. PROBLEM: The engine will not start. Follow the steps, "How To Start The Engine" in this book. Drain the fuel tank. Clean the fuel line. Replace the fuel filter. Electric-Start Models: Clean the battery terminals. Tighten the PROBLEM: A hot engine causes...
SLOPE GUIDE ..• . .-..7_.D_(_,... SIGHT AND HOLD THIS GUIDE LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE, • ..:._-8 A CORNER OF A STRUCTURE, A POWER LINE POLE, OR A FENCE. " ..T--..• :.."--_. •":..... FOL,,- " .i' ..
50565X89 REPAIR PARTS NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS. ALL UNNUMBERED Use of service/replacement parts other than original ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE WITH OPPOSITE SIDE equipment parts may void your warranty. 343416A...
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50565X89 REPAIR PARTS ® ALLUNNUMBERED NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS. ITEMS AREINTERCHANGEABLE Use of service/replacement parts other than original WITH OPPOSITESIDE equipment parts may void your warranty. 343393_...
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50565X89 REPAIR PARTS NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS. ALL UNNUMBERED Use of service/replacement parts other than original ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE equipment parts may void your warranty. WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 343398A...
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50565X89 REPAIR PARTS ® TORQUE 2540 FT"LBI NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS. ALL UNNUMBERED Use of service/replacement parts other than original ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE equipment parts may void your warranty. WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 343398A...
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50565X89 REPAIR PARTS -=;_+ • • • • • °° NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS. ALL UNNUMBERED ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE Use of service/replacement parts other than original WITH OPPOSITE SIDE equipment parts may void your warranty. 3434141 41")
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50565X89 REPAIR PARTS TORQUE1_15FT-LB] GREASE APPLIED TO TEETH ON GEAR ![I]ll GREASE APPLIED TO SPINDLE SHAFT ALL UNNUMBERED NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS• ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE Use of service/replacement parts other than original WITH OPPOSITE SIDE equipment parts may void your warranty.
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50565X89 REPAIR PARTS NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS• ALLUNNUMBERED Use of service/replacement parts other than original ITEMS AREINTERCHANGEABLE equipment parts may void your warranty. WITH OPPOSITESIDE 343421A ,t.t...
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50565X89 REPAIR PARTS REF. KEY #37 • ..-... INSET 'A' NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS. ALLUNNUMSERED ITEMS AREINTERCHANGEABLE Use of service/replacement parts other than original WITH OPPOSITESIDE equipment parts may void your warranty. 343501A...
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50565X89 REPAIR PARTS NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS. ALL UNNUMBERED Use of service/replacement parts other than original iTEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE WITH OPPOSITE SIDE equipment parts may void your warranty. 341592A...
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50565X89 REPAIR PARTS REF. KEY#74 NQ_"E: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS. ALL UNNUMBERED Use of service/replacement parts other than original ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE WITH OPPOSITE SIDE equipment parts may void your warranty. 343418A...
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50565X89 REPAIR PARTS F'r-LB I I TORQUE 35-45 NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS. ALL UNNUMBERED ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE Use of service/replacement parts other than original WITH OPPOSITE SIDE equipment parts may void your warranty. 343418A...
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50565X89 REPAIR PARTS RED & BLACK BLUE/ORANGE BLUE & BLACK REAR HARNESS • . .9 TO STARTER PURPLE_LACK ] BLUE/BLACK ] [ GREYHELL0W [ WHffE_IEO DETAIL *A' 343502A...
LAWN TRACTOR ACCESSORIES Make your Lawn Tractor do more than you ever imagined. The accessories shown on this page can be used on your Lawn Tractor. See the Store or Dealer where you purchased your Lawn Tractor. If you are unable to obtain the necessary information, contact the Central Parts Distribution...
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HOW TO QRGIERREPAIR Only use a factory repairpart. Repair pads, exceptfor the engineor the transmission,are available fromthe store where the unitwas purchased, a serviceshoprecommendedbythe store,or an aulhorizedserviceshopfound in theyellowpages ofthetelephonedirectory. If you cannotget a repairpart or serviceas describedabove,call or write to the Central Parts Distributor s hownbelow.When you order, includethe following information:(1) CompleteModel Number (see nameplate),(2) Date of Manufacture,(3) CompletePart Number, (4) Description, ( 5) Quantity.
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