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W!ARN ING' 95 out of .100. mowi ng accidents are caused by the way. the machine IS operated. ""'"'

That's why you shouldn't even start the ignition of your new riding mower until you've . )read and thoroughly understand this Owner's Manual (particularly the safety rules).

This riding mower is a heavy piece of machinery that is only as safe as its operator. Youmake the rules, so make mowing safety a habit in your family.

Owner's Responsibility. Insist on a safety demonstration from your Yazoo . Never carry passengers. And don't allow anyonedealer. (particularly children) to remain in the area you're

. Read this Owner's Manual thoroughly and under- about to mow.stand how your mower works. Make sure you know. If someone should approach you, or if you need .!.how to stop your engine quickly. Know where the to get off your mower for any reason, shut off your Ibrakes are. engine completely-including blade drive and. Before you start your mower, detach the spark plug ignition. Do this. manually, even though your mowerwire and disengage the blade drive. Then inspect has a cut-off switch.beneath the cutting section, making sure all blade. Do not alter or remove the safety guards or safetynuts are tight, and no foreign object is caught devices.

: underneath. Finally, check the entire mower and . Never operate your Yazoo rider at more than a! make sure that all nuts, bolts and parts are secure. 15-degree angle of bank. Most engines don't lubri-i . Adjust the cutting height while ttle mower is on a cate themselves properly at an a~gle greater than

level, firm surface. 15 degrees. Remember, too, that If you go over a. . . root or bump, the angle of the mower will change,. Inspect t~e Intended mowing area and .plck u.p any so allow plenty of margin to take care of the

st°!1es, ~tlcks, bottle caps or other foreign objects unexpected. Most riding mower accidents happenwhich might be thrown by a mower. on slopes of more than 15 degrees.

. Check all fluid levels-oil, gas, battery. . On slopes, mow across, not up and down. To

. Make sure blade is disengaged and shift into control your Yazoo on slopes, use the foot brakeneutral before starting mower. as necessary. ,"~

. The grass catcher bag must be properly installed . Never let a child operate a mower. And never let .~.Jin order to operate efficiently. When installing the anyone else operate your mower, unless he or shebag make sure that the side with the tightly woven has received a complete course of instruction-fabric is next to the engine. This will allow proper including a safety demonstration-on how theair circulation for most efficient operation and also mower operates and has read and understands theprotect the motor from dust and grass accumulation. Operator's Manual.

. When mowing without the grass catcher, the grass. Do not race the engine; this is not only dangerous,chute (part number 306-023) must be removed. it's harmful. Don't alter governor settings.After removi~g. the grass ch~t.e make sure that the. Never mow at night or other times when visibilitychute guard IS In proper position. If your mower . I 'does not have a spring action chute guard, the IS ow.grass chute must be replaced with a chute guard . Never run the mower indoors where carbon(part number 306-024). Failure to have a properly monoxide fumes can collect.installed ch~te guard c.ould ~esult in injury from . Handle gasoline with care. Never add fuel to athrown de~rls .and engine failure due t~ grass running engine. When you run out of gas, allowaccumulation In the shroud of the engine. your engine several minutes to cool down before

. 0 . refueling. Gasoline spilled on a hot engine is aWhile peratlng: fire hazard.. Wear sensibl.e cl

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CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire Activating Battery:and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug CAUTION: There have been isolated cases of battery

. to pre,=ent accidE:'ntal sta~ting when setting-up, acid boiling out onto the battery compartment deck.adjusting or making repairs to mower. To prevent this the following rules should be followed.

Your Yazoo Red Rider was carefully inspected .and placed in a carton designed to protect it from . R~move vent caps from all.cells and ,~III each ,?elldamage during shipment. WI.t~ electr~lyte (battery fluid) to the marked

It was shipped completely assembled. All you minimum line.will have to do is check the oil level, fill the gasoline. After filling allow the battery to stand for half antank with unleaded regular gasoline and activate the hour. Check level of fluid, it should be up to the ringbattery. We recommend that you have your dealer at the bottom of the filler necks, add more fluid ifactivate the battery before taking delivery. necessary. Replace vent caps loosely, rinse off any

spillage and wipe dry.ACTIVATING BATTERY: . Connect wires from battery charger to terminalsWARNING: Always wear protective clothing such on battery. Red, positive (":t-) to positi~e termi~alas rubber gloves, apron and goggles when working and black, negatIVe (-) wIre to negatIVe terminal.with battery fluid. Battery fluid is an acid and . Boost the battery on quick charger at low ampis very corrosive. Avoid contact with eyes, skin (about 5-15 amps) for 5-10 mtnutes.or cl~t~~iery fluid is spilled, flush area with water. . Battery should read at least 1260 on hydrometerSpilled fluid will damage the paint on your mower when Installe~.. .

- if not washed off immediately. . After battery IS charged, If needed, top off with(\, Keep out of reach of children. Call physician distilled water, not to exce~d maximum line. Tighten'- immediately if the fluid gets into anyone's eyes vent caps, clean up any spillage and replace on

or if swallowed. mower in same position in which it was shipped.If swallowed; drink large quantities of water . Replace hold down clamp.

or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten eggs . . . . .or vegetable oil. Call a physician. . Connect positIVe (+) cable to positIVe (+) terminal.

If in the eyes: flush with water for at least15 minutes and call a physician. WARNING: Positive battery cable must be connected

first to prevent sparks from accidental grounding.WARNING: GASSES PRODUCED BY THE . Connect negative (-) cable to negative (-) terminal.BATTERY WHEN CHARGING ARE EXP.LOSIVE . The mower is now ready for use.AND POISONOUS. Charge battery only In a wellventilated area. Do not inhale gasses. Do not chargenear an open flame and be careful to avoid causing IMPORTANT!any sparks when attaching or removing cables. Do not Fuel shut-off valvesmoke when charging battery.

Battery RemovalThe battery should be removed to prevent paintdamage when activating and charging. Before remov-ing carefully note the position of the battery in the imower, the position of the positive and negative -- :terminals and how the positive and negative cables To avoid gasoline spilling or entering theare attached to these terminals. After the battery crankcase close the shut-off valve whenis charged it must be returned to the same position transporting or servicing your mower, orand the cables connected in exactly the same way. whe.never it is likely that the engine miqht ~. Remove cables from terminals. be tilted. Turn the shut-off valve clockwise to;.

- close, counter clockwise to open. If possible,C- , . Remove hold-down clamp from battery. after closing the valve, run the motor until. Remove battery from mower. it cuts off in order to burn all the fuel from

the carburetor.

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OPERATION "~WARNING: Before starting mower, detach spark Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is running.plug and inspect beneath the cutting head. Make Avoid spilling gasoline on a hot engine. This cansure blade retaining nuts are tight and no foreign cause an explosion and serious injury. Storeobject is caught underneath. gasoline in a clean, approved container in a cool

ventilated place. Keep out of the reach of children.Caution: Fill the crankcase with proper oil beforestarting engine. See that oil level is maintainedat the proper level.Controls '"

tCutting Height AdjustmentThe lever to your left when seated on the mowercontrols the cutting height. Squeeze the handleand move the lever to anyone of five settings.Cutting height varies from 1 ~ II to 3~~ I

ThrottleThe lever on the left side of the dashboard isthe throttle. All the way to rear is off, all the wayforward is the choke position. In between are

Always wear safety glasses or eye shields operating positions from idle to fast.

during mower operation. We recommend standardsafety glasses or a Wide Vision Safety Mask overspectacles.

DO NOT wear loose clothing that mightbecome tangled in the mower's moving parts. DOwear work shoes or boots and light gloves such asthose worn by golfers for a firm grip.. ~ !

DO NOT run your lawnmower without an .JIapproved grass collector in place or deflector'

in covered position.NEVER carry passengers on this mower.

Don't allow anyone (~articularly children) to remainin the area you are about to mow.

"', i I, Starter

The starter key is located on the right side of thedashboard. A back-up recoil starter is located ontop of the motor.

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~Before Starting Engine. Check oil before each use while mower is on

a level surface. Fill with SAE30 oil or equivalent.. Fill fuel tank with regular automotive gasoline.

Do not mix with any additives. Lead-free gasolineis recommended. Gear Shift Lever

Warning: Exhaust gases contain Carbon Monoxide Caution: Always bring the mower to a completewhich is an odorless and d~adlY poison. Prop.er. stop before shifting from forward to reverse, or !'care must be taken to provl'de adequate ventilation reverse to a forward gear. Sudden changes of )when running an engine indoors. direction could throw you from the mower.

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{""'- IThe lever to your right when seated on the . Adjust the cutting height before starting engine.

mower is the gear shift lever. There are five . Make sure spark plug is connected, check oil ':;,,;:,.~forward gears, a neutral detent and reverse. Move and fuel level. We recommend lead-free low ;-:~jthe lever all the way to the rear for reverse. From lead or regular grade of gasoline, which 'has a ~;~cJ,~~~h;the neutral detent move the lever forward to rea~h minimum octane rating of 77. The use of lead- \ " .the forward ~ears. The further forward t.he lever IS free or low lead gasolines will result in fewer ~;m.oved the. higher the gear. DO NOT shift gears combustion chamber deposits. Use a high :.w~thout us!ng the clutc.h. Damage to the tr~n~axle quality detergent oil classified "For Service -,will result If the clutch IS not used when shifting. SC, SO, SE or SF." Detergent oils keep the

engine cleaner and retard the formation of gumand varnish deposits. No special additives needbe used with recommended oils.

. Move throttle control to choke position. Thismay not be necessary if the mower has been

I ! running and the engine is still warmed up... . Position gear lever in neutral detent.

. Turn the key clockwise to start position. When "1engine starts, release the key and move throttle Icontrol between idle and fast to desired enginespeed. c. "..Ct

NOTE: If the electric starter is inoperative the ~~recoil starter can be used to start the engine. 7;;

Blade Engagement Lever Move mower to a level area or chock wheels soThe lever to the right of the steering column mower can't move. Turn the key to the startis the blade engagement lever. Move this lever position, pull the recoil starter handle sharply

~ ~orward to engage blade. Note: The mower will to start. Do not let go of the starter handle when"il-. lot start when the blade is engaged. it is pulled out. Hold it and allow the rope to

Safety Cut-Off Pedals rewind slowly. Once engine star,ts get b~~k onThe forward end of either foot rest must be mower and move throttle to desired position.pressed down in order to engage the blade. Lift . To engage blade, move blade engagement leveryour feet and the blade stops and is automatically forward then press on either safety foot pedal.disengaged. To disengage pull back on lever or lift feet off

of safety pedals. '7. Push brake/clutch pedal half-way down, move ,'~::;;j:~

gear lever forward from neutral detent tooperating speed desired. To back-up, push ,-brake/clutch pedal all the way down; when ;~"mower stops, move gear lever back through ;'!neutral detent position to reverse. "'-

Caution: When mower is used for the first time, c'J7',~

DO NOT engage blade. Operate the machine in allgears to be sure that the transaxle is functioningas it should.

The transaxle on your mower may be servicedby your local Yazoo dealer or by any Tecumsehdealer. cc .:i;."'.',.. '

Brake/Clutch Pedal. . WARNING: Do not operate this mower on inclines ~j;f~"ic""'i~The brake/clutch. pedal IS located above the right of more than 15 degrees. 1~, foot rest. Push this pedal all the way down to ~~"':~,,

operate the brake:. Push dow~ half-way.to ope!ate To Stop Engine ;,:::;"~".;;~",,;the clutch and shift gears while mower IS moving. . '. 7:,:,Gears may also be shifted when pedal is com- . Disengage blade lever.. :i~~"":I"pletely down for braking. . Dep~ess brake pedal to stop machine from ':~

-- moving ","-, . :,,';~./. fo Start Engine . Move gear lever to neutral. ;',J[f!~~J:"- Caution: Make sure Y°l! know .all the controls. . Move throttle to of~ position. "j:E:Ci~

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,,~@ 24 1808-215 Rod, Idler Linkage 90 1401-020 Nut, 5/16" USS_.~ ' 25 703-028 Grip, Plastic 91 2501-027 Yoke, 1i/16"

124 26 2015-001 Tray, Snack 92 1604-013 Pin, Rivet 0/16" x 1%"A- ~ 137 ~ 27 1609-002 Post, Grass Catcher 93 1808-219 Rod, Brake & Idler Housing~ .1D---~77 Suppon 94 1808-212 Rod,Lift,HandleLatch

:U 28 605-061 Frame, Main 95 209-320 Bolt,%"x1%"NCHHa>B9: 29 1923-017 S:wi.tch, Control Engirre 96 1401-031 %" Lock Nut

,{! 980 ~' 30 603-004 Fitting, Grease 97 605-062 Frame, Seat Suppon Assy.76 31 215-155 Bushing,NylonSpindle 98 209-529 Bolt,Yz"x2%"

0 32 1914-026 Spindle Assy. R.H. 99 1401-032 %" Jam Nut, 33 103-098 Axle, Front Assy. 100 209-021 Bolt,%"x%"~1: 34 1914-027 Spindle Assy. L.H. 101 2301-020 Washer %" Flat~ 35 1808-216 Rod, Steering Linkage 102 208-002 Bolt, 3/16" x %" RHMSI 123 36 2305-060 Wheel, Assy. Front 103 1401-030 Nut, %" USS

" ~ 83 37 702-110 Gear, Lower Steering 104 2301-006 Washer, %" Lock%" x 5Yz" 105 502-017 End, Rod Swivel Female

i ~ 38 1916-139 Spring, Lever Engaging 106 2301-022 Washer, %" FlatJ 65 90 89 39 1901-006 Screw,Set5/16"X%"HH 107 209-494 Bolt,Yz"x13"x%"H.H.

~, ~ 154 40 1815-002 Rest, Foot L.H. 108 2301-008 Washer, Yz" Lock65 ///, 00110 41 1305-004 Mat, Brake Pedal L/H 109 1401-001 Nut,J/16"USS

~ ~' 122 42 1602-017 Pedal, Assy., Blade Brake 110 2301-001 Washer, 3A6" Lock-""' 116'/ 75 ~ 43 204-132 Bearing, Roller 111 209-806 Bolt,5/16"-18"x3/4"(jY ,0 '~ - - c 44 1305-003 Mat, Brake Pedal R/H Carriage Bolt

66 115 I , " 89'~90 45 1808-220 Rod,Shifter 112 1401-203 Nut,5/16"-18"WingNutJ.: -:7-~ 46 307-027 Clamp, Cable 113 209-804 Bolt, 5A6" x 18%", 115116 47 1811-004 Rubber, Grommet 114 209-150 Bolt,5A6"x 2%"

, 155f 86 ~ 48 303-067 Cap, Upper Steering 115 2301-003 Washer, Y4" LockI ; Housing 116 1401-010 Nut, %" USS

, ~ 49 2006-066 Transm. 117 209-120 Bolt, 5/16" x 1%" UNC HE)69~ ~ ,120...t#' 79 50 303-074 Cap, Lower Steering 118 1604-015 Pm, Roll 3/16" x 1Va"

.\ '/~ Housing 119 209-038 Bolt, %" x 1Yz", ~r-J ( 51 1605-101 Plate,Shift 120 «209-314 Bolt,%"x1"UNCHH~119.: J'117 52 214-313 Bracket, Seat Mt. Frame 121 1401-021 Nut, 5/16"USS Lock._~ 1 %"x1%"x8Yz" 122 301-116 Cable,(BattertoSOL)~,,3 : . 53 214-304 Bracket, Seat Mount 123 209-797 Bolt, %" x 4Vz"

, J -; ~ 74 54 1903-015 Seat 124 1913-233 Spacer: ~i: ~~ 55 1308-002 ,Ma9net, Seat Mount 125 1401-070 Nut, %" SAE Jam

104~ I '\ " 56 1923-015 Swltch,.C~ntrol 126 801-531 Handle, Parking Brake103~.""1'-~ I I Transmission 127 2301-052 Washer, 5/16" SAE Flat

/~ 111tl :89 57 214-303 Bracket, Transmission 128 1604-131 Pin, Roll 3/16" x 1%"115/ i}i ... ,. VB" X 1" x 12%" 129 303-071 Cap, Roll Pin 3A6"116 104, '9 0 58 301-117 Cable, Battery 130 1808-200 Rod,BI~de,BrakeEng.1~ OWl (Black) 12" 131 1606-052 Plug, Grass Catcher Post

59 1916-138 Spring, Seat 132 303-068 Cap, Dust. 60 227 -001 Button, Seat Spring 133 314-097 Cover, Steering Insp.61 704-352 Guard, Belt 134 1201-073 Lever, Lift Assy62 1608-353 Pulley, Engine 135 1608-351 Pulley, Engine

3%"ODx1"ID 5"ODx1"ID63 1102-002 Key 136 102-081 Arm, Shift Assy.

\ 64 203-004 Battery 137 1923-019 Switch, Anti-Start65 1808-234 Rod, Battery Tie Down 138 2301-200 Washer, %"

No. Part No. Description 66 301-115 Cable, Battery (Red To 139 1201-075 Lever, Shift Assy.1 502-002 End, Rod Staner) 19" 140 214-326 Brkt., Brake Rod2 1808-222 Rod,BladeEng. 67 1102-013 Key, Woodruff 3/16"x 3/4" 141 2301-025 Washer,Yz"SAE3 804-081 Hood, Assy. (Steering 68 1608-352 Pulley, Trans. 142 209-519 Bolt, Yz" x 1Yz"

Column) 5Yz" 00 x %" 10 MTO 143 1401'050 Yz" USS Nut4 301-108 Cable, Throttle 69 1608-354 Pulley, Engine YR-TJO 144 214-300 Brkt., Brake Rod5 1913-095 Spacer, Steering Shaft 70 205-504 Belt, A30.3 EL 145 1901-215 Screw, Self Threading

~ 6 1904-238 Shaft, Assy. Steering 71 2305-061 Wheel, Assy. Rear 146 209-126 Bolt, Motor7 1104-012 Knob, %" x 16" (HYDRO) 72 1806-009 Ring, Snap 147 2301-098 Washer, %" 0.0.8 806-214 Housing, Steering Column 73 102-079 Arm, Idler 148 1913-120 Spacer, Engine Pulley

: 9 1923-009 Switch, Electric Stan Va" x 13/4" x 7Yz" 149 209-809 Bolt, 7/16" - 20 x 1"1923-020 Switch, Manual Stan 74 214-305 Bracket, Idler Arm 150. 2301-007 Washer!/16" Lock

10 811-011 Harness, Wire (Man Stan) 75 1923-007 Switch, Solenoid 151 2301-010 Washer,%"Lock811-010 Harness, Wire (Elec. Stan) 76 1608-356 Pulley, Idler 152 209-824 %" Carrage Bolts. 11 2303-010 Wheel, Steering 3" 00 x %" 10 x 1.570 153 1401-221 Nut, %" Wing

12 1604-064 Pin, %" x 2" Roll 77 705-038 Guide, Belt 154 1401-197 Nut, Brass13 1305-002 Mat, Foot Rest 78 1605-102 Plate, Idler Assy. 155 209-326 Bolt, %" x 1Yz" NCHH14 1601-001 Pad, Brake Ped.al 79 1916-142 Spring, Blade Brake 156 2003-064 Tire, Front15 1815-001 Rest, Foot (R.S.) 80 1916-012 Spring, CIS Lever 157 2003-065 "\;ire, Rear16 1602-018 Pedal, Assy. Clutch 81 209-108 Bolt, 5116" x %" USS Cap 158 1805-009 Rim, Front

,~~c. & Brake 82 209-114 Bolt,Capx.5116-18"x1" 159 1805-010 Rim,Rearif 7 1808-218 Rod, Brake & Clutch 83 1808-235 Rod, Battery Tie Down 160 212-028 Bolt, 7/16" Shoulder:, 3 1808-214 Rod, Cutting Se.c. Linkage 84 1916-136 Spring, Lift Lever Deck 161 2301-021 5/16" 1.0. Flat Washer",:- /9 806-215 Housing, Blade Engaging 85 1604-002 Pin, Cotter 3/32" x 1" 162 214-299 Brkt., Shift Lever Assy.

(Front) 86 208-021 Bolt, %rl x %" RSMS 163 208-007 Bolt, 3/16" x 1%" RH MS20 806-213 Housing, Outer (Front) 87 102-078 Arm, Upper Blade 164 . 2301-077 Washer Retainer 5/16"

Deck Lift Engaging Assy. ' 165 1401-225 %" Castle Nut

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I: 4 1608-350 Pulley,8"O.D.x3/4"Bore "@ I 5 209-350 Bolt,%"x21f2"N.C.H.H...~-ftA ft TS @ 4 6 217-020 Brake, Band pro'sr'Hn 7 407-015 Drum, Brake Assy.

1 8 1901-033 Screw, Set0 I 9 311-090 Collar, Hub CIS

, V- 5 -if 10 205-505 Belt, Section AA 80. EL: I' 11 209-326 Bolt,%"x11f2"N.C.H.H.', II 12 209-038 Bolt,1f4"x11f2"'---, I 13 14010010 Nut, Y4" USS

':1 14 1608-355 Idler4"ODx1f2"ID(fi"I Pulley SG x 10/16"I:, 6 15 209-108 Bolt,USSCapon6"x3/4"1 16 102-080 ArmldlerYB"x5"x17"1 I 17 214-309 Spring Hook (Hub)1 m I Bracket,YB"x3/4"x2?/s"

7r-"";;-) 3: 18 1916-140 Spring, Blade Brake. ~ I 19 2301-003 Washer Lock 1f4"I ~ I 20 1401-031 Nut, Lock %"

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1 I 23 705-037 Guide, HUB Support Belt: I 24 2301-004 Washer, Lock 0/16"(::::j~~ ~11 I 25 1401-020 Nut,USSo/1o" 10 ~ ~: I 214-308 Bracket,HubSupport3A6"9'1.00 12W I 26 x4"X16"

i : : i : 27 204-060 Bearing,HUB3/4"138 I I 28 402-007 Deck, CIS

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MAINTENANCECaution: Always disconnect spark plug wire and Storage i. ~place wire ~here it can~ot contact sp~r~ plug to At the end of each mowing season: 'c.- -prev.ent accl~ental starting when serviCing or . Check engine oil.making repalr~ to mower. . .. . Drain fuel tank and carburetor by allowing engine. Sh~t off engine and remove key from Ignition to run until it is out of gas.

switch. Caution: Do not run engine in an enclosed area.After First 2 Hours of Operation Do not drain and store gasoline. Dispose of any. Inspect mower carefully for loose parts. gasoline not used. Gasoline I.oses i.ts ability to.work. Change engine oil. Use SAE30 weight engine oil. well after a few m.onths! and.lf left In mower will

Use a high quality detergent oil classified "For leave gum deposits which wll.1 clog the fuel system.Service SC, SO, SE or SF." Detergent oils keep . Fully. charge battery then disconnect boththe engine cleaner and retard the formation of terminal leads and clean.gum and varnish deposits. . Remove battery from mower. .- The motor should be warm when draining oil. . Re~ove .spark plug. Pour a small amou!"'t of-Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely en!;jlne 011 through the spark plu.g hole Into the

from crankcase. cylinder. Crank slowly with recoil starter to-Replace drain plug and tighten. distribute oil t~en re.place spar~ plug.-Add new oil until it reaches full mark on dip- . Clean m?~er Including u.nderslde. Use ~ax to

stick. (Approximately 1 X pints) protect finish. Grass particles. chaff or dirt canclog the air cooling system. especially after

Before Each Use ~ prolonged service in cutting dry grass or very. Check engine oil. dirty. air. Continued operation with a clogged. Check battery acid level. Add water if necessary. cooling system c~n .cause severe overh.eatingCharging battery: and possible engine damage. The drawing shows-If the battery is allowed to sit up for long the blower ~ousing removed and areas to be

periods of time it may need to be recharged. cleane.d. This should be a regular maintenanceSee instructions for this procedure under operation. Done yearly or every 100 hours.assembly, page 3. whichever comes first.. Inspect mower before starting. . Greas~ all lubrication points. ('~. Store In dry place. ',/

Ecvel ry 2~ ~ours Procedure to change the cutting section blade belt "

. ean air filter. on all YR-30 models.-Remove top of air cleaner and lift out foam filter.-Clean in detergen~and water solution. 1) Remove rear belt guard at bac~ of mo~er.-Squeeze dry and replace. 2) Loosen f~o~t belt guard on cuttl!",g sectl~n.-Check paper filter. Replace if necessary. 3) Remo~e X keeper bolt on cutting section. Check engine oil. Change engine oil every 25 under Idl~r;, .. .hours of operation if the engine is operated under 4) Remove X ~ol~ from transml~slon linkage o.nheavy load. or in high ambient temperature. top of transmiSSion and push linkage rod up IntoChange oil every 50 hours of operation, under seat box area. .normal operating conditions. 5) ~oosen set screw In belt !iluard collar on larg~. Check spark plug. 191er located under chassIs at front of transmls--Check electrodes for gap using a wire feeler slon. Push belt guard up to allow belt to come

gauge. Gap should be .030". ol;Jt of pulley groov~. . .-Electrodes should be light brown in color and 6) Disconnect trans.mlsslon safety switch (pull

free from oil or carbon deposits. connector off switch lugs).-If necessary, replace spark plug. Use L-M plug. 7) Remove belt (part number 205-505).. Grease wheels. If necessary re-pack bearings. 8) Reverse procedure to replace belt.. Grease steering linkage and gears. NOTE: Cutting section does not have to be. Check blade, sharpen or replace if necessary. removed from unit.

Caution: A blade that is bent is dangerous an.d Procedure to change drive belt on all YR-30 models.must be replaced. An out of balance blade willcause the mower to vibrate excessively and can 1) Lock parking brake to take tension off belt (evencause d~mage. Replace or have your dealer if belt is broken or missing).balance It. 2) Remove X" keeper bolt on clutch idler arm.. Check and clean blade housing. 3) Remove cutting section belt from rear engine. Check blade drive belt for wear. If belt shows pulley.

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Front Wheel Bearing Pivot BoltAll-purpose grease into All-purpose grease intogrease fitting. grease fitting.

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Brake/Clutch Shaft~ Thin coat of all-purpose

grease on contact areasof moving parts. to

To avoid gasoline spilling or entering thePulley Idler Arm crankcas~ close the. s.hut-off valve whenThin coat of all-purpose transportln.g .or .servlclng your mc:>wer, ?r

" grease on contact areas whe.never It IS likely that the engine ml~htof moving parts. be tilted. Turn the shu~-off valve clockwls.e to

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-WARNING

1. Do not exceed a 15-degree angleof bank with any Yazoo mower. I

2. If you can't judge a 15-degreeslope, remember this: if your

Imower won't climb the slopestraight on, or if you walk thearea and don't feel comfortable,stay off the slope.

3. Read this manual thoroughlyand understand the instructions j:before operating your mower.

4. Use plenty of common sense !when you're mowing. O J. !:

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YAZOO MANUFACTURING COMPANY'c 3650 Bay Street. P.O. Box 4449. Jackson, MS 39216

Phone: 601/366-6421 . Telex 504150For efficient, satisfactory service on all our equipment. factory recommended parts are most essential.

Yazoo Manufacturing Company uses only the finest materials and expert workmanship to manufacture thereplacement parts for your rider. Equal consideratiO'n is given to component parts secured from vendors.

When ordering replacement parts, give:1. Correct part number(s).2. Desired quantity.3. Description of part(s).Yazoo Manl!facturing .Compa,ny produces o~IY the mower itself. For service or repair on the engine. (~,

contact the engine manufacturer s nearest service agent or dealer.

Part No. 1301-061MP25M885195 . PRINTED IN USA