Yard-Man 2250-0 User's Manual
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1. MODEL 2250 0 20 INCH ROTARY MOWER or wines CONFORMS TO SAFETY STANDARD Ss E e YARDMAN CO VEG 5389 W 130th ST 3 CLEVELAND OHIO 44111 PRINTED IN U S A 0611 436 A Your rotary is a precision piece of power equipment engineering skill and experience have been combined to provide the ultimate in safety and efficiency However as with any type of power equipment carelessness or error RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION on the part of the operator can result in injury Therefore exercise extreme caution at all times 1 10 LAWN CARE KNOW YOUR MACHINE Read the Owner s Manual carefully learn how to operate your mower properly MAKE SURE THE LAWN IS CLEAR of sticks stones wire and other hazardous items from lawn before mowing Such items are dangerous to both the mower and individuals in the vicinity of the mower ADD FUEL before starting engine never when engine is hot or running ALWAYS STOP ENGINE and disconnect sparkplug wire before attempting any repairs or adjustments START THE ENGINE CAREFULLY Always stand at side opposite discharge chute NEVER place hands or feet under mower or near discharge chute while engine is running DO NOT TILT MOWER at extreme angle while engine is running Cut grass on hills and banks sideways STOP THE ENGINE when not cutting grass DO NOT ALLO2. USTMENT The cutting height of your mower can easily be ad justed from low to high cut DO NOT MAKE ADJUST MENTS WITH ENGINE RUNNING TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT Pull out plungers on wheel adjust levers and move levers DOWN for higher cut or UP for lower cut as shown and release plungers Be sure plungers are firmly seated in adjustment holes LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE All wheel bearings are pre lubricated at the factory and require no further attention until mower is serv iced Engine oil should be changed after the first 5 hours of operation and each 20 hours of operation thereafter TO CHANGE OIL Drain oil while engine is warm Disconnect spark plug wire and secure at least 1 away from spark plug Block right hand side of mower up about 4 high and OIL DRAIN set shallow one quart pan beneath oil drain Remove cap from end of drain pipe and allow oil to drain completely Replace cap on drain pipe tighten securely and refill with 114 pints S A E 30 oil BREAK IN PERIOD During the first ten hours of operation check the fol lowing items frequently OIL LEVEL IN ENGINE CRANKCASE ALL BOLTS NUTS AND SCREWS FOR TIGHTNESS TO REPLACE BLADE 1 Be sure engine is stopped disconnect spark plug wire and secure at least 1 away from spark plug 2 Tip mower with carburator side down Remove blade bolts and washers 3 4 Remove blade and replace with a new one 5 Sharpen dull blade maintain
3. W MINORS to operate mower unless thoroughly instructed and and properly supervised KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY from area at all times during mowing operation DISENGAGE ALL BLADE AND DRIVE CLUTCHES before starting units so equipped Do not attempt to start engine while mower is resting in high grass 1 It is not advisable to cut off more than 1 3 of the total length of the grass at any one mowing 2 When mowing thick lush wet grass start at outside of lawn and mow in counter clockwise direction to prevent mower from recutting clippings from previous rounds 3 When mowing thin or dry grass start at outside of lawn and mow in clockwise direction to progressively discharge clippings to center of lawn where they can easily be removed 4 Recommended normal cutting heights for different types of grass 1 to 214 Med to Med High Marion blue grass 1 to 2 Med to Med High Kentucky blue grass T to2 Med Low to Med Fescues I to2 Med Low to Med Rye grass 1 to 1 Low to Med Low Bermuda 1 to 1 Low to Med Low Zoysia 1 to 2 Med Low to Med Bent grass EN 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 pan SUGGESTIONS FOR MORE EFFICIENT AND MAINTENANCE FREE OPERATION GENERAL MOWING Always keep mower blade Knife sharp and balanced for maximum cutting efficiency Always start engine with mower on level surface where blade will not drag on tall grass or other obstructions After starting let e
4. ____ 44 1543 39 Washer Blade Drive 19 1076 Washer Lock o 45 1509 74 Bolt 14 20 x Hex Hd 20 2162 7 17 Assembly Grass Baffle ___ 46 1018 Washer Blade Retainer 21 1511 3 Screw 10 16 x aa 47 3604 39 01 Blade zn un ut ee 22 4712 44 01 Handle Lower 48 1509 34 Bolt Blade Retainer 20 x 34 _ 23 2117 40 01 Handle Upper mune snr 49 1649 35 Plug Button _______ __ memmmen 24 1509 69 Bolt 14 20 x 1 Hex 50 1646 8 Key 6 Woodruff _______ 25 1539 52 Nut Special 4 20 0 51 1616 240 Label Engine 26 1674 34 Cap Oil Drain o cio 52 3104 6 17 Assy Leaf Mulcher Available As Accessory 1 00 ea _ Standard Hardware Item May Be Purchased Locally When you own this WARD MAN 20 ROTARY MOWER you enjoy these outstanding features CLEAN FLO DISCHARGE CHUTE FOR SAFETY BAG Vac U Lift blade cuts clean smooth for finer discharge into full loading Safety Grass Bag QUICK SET HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT For fast selection of Hi Med Lo cutting heights NEW TWIN DECK SAFETY HOUSING Light weight Aluminum alloy housing protection with clean flow steel grass tunnel insert result greater mowing performance WARRANTY All parts including rotary mower housings are guaranteed against defects in material and work manship for a period of on
5. e 1 year when used for residential service 90 days for commercial service Any YARD MAN unit or part found to be defective within the Warranty period is to be returned to an authorized YARD MAN dealer for repair or replacement without charge The engine is warranted separately by the manufacturer However on Safety Clutch equipped Rotary Mowers YARD MAN guarantees to repair or replace without charge any bent or broken engine crankshaft for a period of five 5 years from date of purchase WA RD MAN INCORPORATED JACKSON MICHIGAN
6. ing proper balance PARTS LIST MODEL 2250 0 Your Mower is right hand R H or left hand L H as you Mow EF REF NE PART NO NAME OF PART NO PART NO NAME OF PART 1 5601 108 17 Housing ooo ee 27 1132 66 17 Assy Handle Brackei R H 2 2111 71 17 Assembly Plate L H ___ 28 1132 65 17 Assy Handie Bracket H _ 3 2111 72 17 Assembly Plate R H _____ 29 1076 Bolt 24 x 1 Hex Hd _____ 4 1547 9 Pin Adjusting 30 1609 257 Bracket Baffle Mtg 5 1642 18 Spring Pin Actuating 31 1016 SCREW Lar ne eae Ten pos ze 6 1650 10 Retaining Ring ooo 32 2616 252 Label O aE 7 1631 34 Axle Wheel _ _ 33 72 Wrench __ __ _ 000 8 1539 57 Nubia en Se Y 34 1745 9 Pipe Oil Drain mme 9 41 028 Nut 5 16 24 Hex Hd 0 35 1538 8 Nut 4 20 Lock 2 10 1143 5 01 Ass y Blade Adapter ooo 36 2111 76 17 Assembly Plate R H _ __ ____ ___ 11 1657 7 Bushing Axle Beet 37 2111 75 17 Assembly Plate L H 12 1108 112 41 Assembly Wheel amp Tire 38 1513 57 Shoulder Bolt 2 13 1674 36 40 Hub Cap mme 39 1537 2 Nut 5 16 24 Hex Lock 14 39 012 Washer Axle Ya x 1 x 058 40 1540 84 Washer o oro o 15 1650 1 Ring ese seh es ita 41 1616 242 Label Caution mm 16 1113 30 17 Lever Wheel Adjust 42 1657 33 Bushing mennene 17 Briggs amp Stratton Model 92502 ___ 43 1605 339 Name Plate en 18 1513 56 Bolt 16 x 1
7. mount of light oil to each axle at least once a season If you are going to store your mower for any length of time 30 days or longer it is important that the following steps be taken a Drain the gas tank and carburetor Allow the engine to run out of gas gasoline left in the engine will leave gum deposits in the carburetor and gas tank b Clean engine of all foreign matter c Lubricate cylinder by removing the spark plug and pouring one ounce of clean lubricating oil through the spark plug hole into the cylinder Crank engine slowly to spread oil and replace spark plug AN 7 Just as your automobile needs professional mechanical maintenance from time to time so does your air cooled engine A yearly tune up and check by a qualified service center is recommended to avoid breakdowns and unnecessery delays during the cutting season BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 1 Remove oil fill plug and fill crankcase with 1 1 4 pints S A E No 30 oil OIL FILL 2 Fill fuel tank with good grade regular clean fresh PLUG gasoline DO NOT MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE FOR COMPLETE ENGINE INFORMATION READ ENGINE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET BEFORE STARTING OR OPER ATING YARD MAN STARTING ENGINE 1 Move throttle to choke position 2 Pull starter rope with quick full stroke once Move hand throttle to fast position and pull starter rope again 3 When engine starts move throttle to SLOW posi tion until engine warms up RUN HEIGHT OF CUT ADJ
8. ngine warm up several minutes at slow speed before starting to mow When mowing under normal conditions run mower at Y to throttle for best results When cutting tall heavy growth or on rough ground place mower in highest cut position and gradually reduce to desired cutting height over course of two or three mowings USING GRASS CATCHER When using grass catcher operate mower engine at to full throttle In heavy dense turf set cutting height in medium to high position Allow wet grass to dry before attempting to mow with grass catcher attached Empty catcher bag thoroughly before storage MAINTENANCE Your mower like all machines with moving parts must receive care and maintenance The following tips if used will contribute many trouble free hours to your mower 1 Check oil level frequentiy When changing oil make sure dirt and debris cleaned off oil sump before removing oil plug Keep mower clean especially the engine well and underside of mower housing Check all nuts bolts and screws occasionally to be sure mower is in good operating condition Should excessive vibration develop check your blade and crankshaft immediately Do not operate mower with an unbalanced blade a damaged blade or a damaged crankshaft The wheel bearings are pre lubricated at the factory and should require no further attention until mower is serviced However it is advisable to remove the wheels and apply a small a
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