Yard-Man 11A-108Q401 Operator's Manual

Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Parts Lists • WarrantyWarning: This unit is equipped with an i

105Maintaining Your Lawn MowerWARNINGAlways stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and ground against engine before performing any type of maintenance on

115Maintaining Your Lawn MowerWARNINGWhen removing the cutting blade for sharpening or replacement, protect your hands with a pair of heavy gloves or

12For repairs beyond the minor adjust-ments listed here, contact an authorized service dealer. 6Trouble ShootingCauseProblemRemedyEngine fails to star

137SafetyLabelsWARNINGDO NOT remove safety (or any) labels from mower for any reason. Read and follow Operating Instructions before running engine.Gas

148Engine Safe Operation PracticesGasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. I

15Running engine produces heat. Engine parts, especially muffler, become extremely hot. Severe thermal burns can occur on contact. Combustible debris,

169Operating Your EnginePre-Operation CheckOil RecommendationsIMPORTANT: This engine is shipped without gasoline or oil in the engine. Running the eng

17Check Oil LevelIMPORTANT: Be sure to check the engine on a level surface with the engine stopped.1. Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick

18Oil ChangeIMPORTANT: Be sure to check engine on a level surface with the engine stopped. Drain the oil while the engine is still warm to assure rapi

19Spark Plug ServiceWARNING: DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.To ensure proper engine opera

2Slope Gauge... 3Safe Operation Practices ... 4Setup and Adjustme

203. Measure the plug gap with a feeler gauge. Correct as necessary by bending side electrode. See Figure 10-4. The gap should be set to 0.030 in.4.

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2311Parts ListTo order replacement parts, call 1-800-800-7310 or visit us on the web at www.mtdproducts.com† If Equipped* Not PicturedRef. Part No. De

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2511Illustrated Parts List Ref. Part No. Description1. 951-10337 Fuel Tank 2. 951-10336 Flywheel Shroud 3. 951-10335 Rubber Fuel Tank Mounting Wa

MTD LLC (MTD), The United States Environment Protection Agency (U. S. EPA) Emission Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights

(7) The engine manufacturer is liable for damages to other engine components proximately caused by a failure under warranty of any warranted part.

The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its posses-sions and

31Slope GaugeWARNINGDo 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 co

42Safe Operation PracticesChildrenTragic accidents can occur if operator is not alert to presence of children. Children are often attracted to mower

519. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclog-ging the chute. The cutting bl

63Setup and AdjustmentNOTE: Stand behind the mower as if you were going to operate it. Your right hand cor-responds to the right side of the mower; yo

7c. Slip starter rope into rope guide. d. Tighten wing nut.5. To secure cables to the handle, insert posts on cable ties into holes provided on the

84Operating Your Lawn MowerNow that you have setup your lawn mower for operation, it’s important to become familiar with its controls.Blade ControlThe

94Operating Your Lawn MowerWARNINGThe operation of any lawn mower can re-sult in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eye