Save This Manual for Future Reference YARDMAX~ Walk-Behind String Trimmer Mower Operator's Manual MODEL NUMBER YL2250 SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASE DATE Both model number and serial number may be found on the main labei.(SeePqe2,Fipre 1) You should record both of them in a safe place for future use. A WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUAL MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
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Walk-Behind String Trimmer Mower Carefully read through this WARNING entire operator's manual before using your new unit. Pay attention to all cautions and warnings. A Your new walk-behind string trimmer mower will more than satisfy your expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent quality standards to meet superior performance criteria. You will find it easy and safe to operate, and with proper care, it will give you many years of dependable service.
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Walk-Behind String Trimmer Mower » Operator's Manual SPECIFICATIONS Model# Lawn Mower Type YL2250 Trimmer Mower Cutting Width 22" Max. Cutting Height 3.5" Min. Cutting Height 1.5" Cutting Height Options 5 positions Cutting Options Mulch Trimmer Line Diameter 0.155" Deck Material Deck Type 12 Gauge Steel Stamped Engine Make OEM Branded Power Type Gas Engine Type 4Cycle Starting System Recoil Engine Displacement 170cc Engine Torque 7.00ft.-lb Fuel Tank Capacity 0.21gal.
SYMBOLS The decals on your machine may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use. it DANGER WARNING CAUTION ~ Read these instructions carefully. ® Wear approved hearing protection. e Wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Do not touch parts that are hot from operation. It may result in serious burns. Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation.
Walk-Behind String Trimmer Mower » Operator's Manual SAFETY The definitions below give the level of severity for each signal word. .A DANGER This symbol points out important safety instructions. This machine was built to be operated according .A WARNING This symbol points out safety instructions. Read and follow all instructions before attempting to comply with these instructions to the safe operation practices in this manual. machine.
Always keep hands and feet away from all moving parts and under the cutting deck. Contact with moving parts and trimmer lines or blades can amputate fingers, hands, toes, and feet. Always keep hands and feet away from all pinch points. Do not touch parts that might be hot from operation. Allow parts to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust, or service. Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the machine. INSPECT YOUR MACHINE Check your machine before starting it.
Walk-Behind String Trimmer Mower » Operator's Manual open flames, or other sources of ignition. • Product is incorrectly repaired. Never store fuel - or a machine with fuel in the tank - inside a building where fumes may reach a spark, open flame, or any other source of ignition (such as a water heater, furnace, or clothes dryer). Allow the engine to cool before storing it in any enclosure. • Product is repaired with parts that are not from the manufacturer or not approved by the manufacturer.
Keep combustible substances away from the engine when it is hot. Do not tilt the machine while the engine is running. The control bar is a safety device. Never bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating line. The control bar must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released. Never operate the trimmer at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces.
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ASSEMBLY This walk-behind string trimmer mower was partially assembled at the factory. To assemble your machine follow the below instructions. UPPER HANDLE 1. Loosen both of the handle adjustment knobs enough and pivot the upper handle backward to the desired position. 2. Stand in the operator's position behind the trimmer to make sure the handle is adjusted to a comfortable position. 3. Tighten the handle adjustment knobs securely. (See Figure 2a) Knob Outside Adjuster Upper Handle \'1.
Walk-Behind String Trimmer Mower » Operator's Manual WHEELS 1. Remove the nut from the wheel shaft. 2. Slide the wheel on the wheel shaft. 3. Tighten the nut to secure the wheel in place. (See Figure 3a) Don't over tighten the nuts, ~ NOTE make sure the wheels spin freely. Figure4 LINE STORAGE Secure the buckles on the line storage onto the upper handle. (See FigureS) Figure3a 4. Follow the same procedure 1-3 to assemble the other wheel.
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Walk-Behind String Trimmer Mower Trimmer Head Drive Control Lever )) Squeezing the control :lit. bar against the handle allows the trimmer mower spindle to rotate. Release the control bar - - - - - - - - - """'~ Engine ON/OFF Switch The engine On/Off Switch is attached to the upper handle of the trimmer. Switch to ON position to start the engine; switch to OFF position to stop the engine. Line Storage )) Used to carry the spare lines.
OPERATION .A WARNING Keep all bystanders, especially CHILDREN, away during .A WARNING vapors can ignite if they collect inside an enclosure. It can result in explosion. operation. Never start or run the engine inside a closed area or in a poorly ventilated area. The engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide an odorless and deadly gas. .A WARNING ADDING OIL TO ENGINE The engine is shipped without oil. Do not start the engine before adding oil.
Walk-Behind String Trimmer Mower » Operator's Manual 2. Starting primer bulb operation is important operation of the starting engine. For cold starting, slightly press the primer bulb one to three times in succession and quickly pull the recoil cable grip. For hot starting, directly pull the starter cable grip. (See Figure 9) • • 5-Position Figure7a Figure 9 3. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then, briskly pull to syncline upper 30 degrees out.
STOPPING THE ENGINE Push down the OFF button of the engine switch. (See Figure 11) Figure 11 A CAUTION The trimmer head continues to rotate for several seconds after the engine has stopped. ENGAGING I DISENGAGING THE TRIMMER HEAD 1. Switch ON the engine. 2. Squeeze the control bar against the upper handle to propel the trimmer head. 3. Release the control bar to stop the trimmer head from rotating.
Walk-Behind String Trimmer Mower » Operator's Manual MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE In the maintenance schedule, you can see which parts of your machine require maintenance, and at which intervals it should take place. The intervals are calculated based on the average use of the machine and may differ depending on the rate of your personal use.
GENERAL ENGINE CARE CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL • Maintain oil level as instructed in Engine Operator's Manual. For more information about when to change the oil, see Maintenance Service air cleaner every 25 hours of use under normal conditions. Schedule on page 18. To change the oil, use the following procedure. Under extremely dusty conditions, clean every few hours. Poor engine performance and flooding usually indicate that the air cleaner should be serviced.
Walk-Behind String Trimmer Mower » Operator's Manual REPLACING TRIMMER LINE When the trimmer line becomes worn to half the original length, replace the trimmer line. 1. Stop the engine. Wait for all moving parts to stop. Disconnect the wire from the spark plug. 2. Remove the worn mower line from the line retainer. 3. Use the built-in length gauge, located on the shield to make sure the new trimmer line is cut at the correct length.
REPLACE THE BELT 3. Keep both wheels in contact with the ground and turn the machine backward and up, requiring a helping hand from the other person A WARNING Before you remove the drive belt, disconnect the wire from to hold the machine steady. Remove the four M5x20 screws that hold the main trimmer shield to the deck. (See Figure 19) the spark plug. Test the drive system. Start the engine and engage and disengage the mower head several times.
Walk-Behind String Trimmer Mower 6. Use a 17mm wrench to remove the two M10 lock nuts fixing the » Operator's Manual 7. Install the new belt in reverse order. (See Figure23) two tensioner pulleys and remove the belt.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem 1. Engine On/Off switch is on Off position. Engine fails to start 1. Switch on the engine. 2. Spark plug wire is disconnected 2. Attach spark plug wire securely to spark plug 3. Out of fuel or stale fuel 3. Fill with clean, fresh gasoline 4. Blocked fuel line 4. Clean fuel line 5. Fouled spark plug 5. Clean, adjust gap or replace 6. Engine flooding 6. Wait a few minutes to restart the engine 7. Not enough oil in the engine 7. Add more oil to the engine 1.
Walk-Behind String Trimmer Mower » Operator's Manual PARTS DIAGRAM Parts Diagram I 24
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