[. . . ] Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. PRINTED IN U. S. A. YAMAHA LLC, P. O. 769-01598A 10/11/2005 This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new lawn tractor. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Slope Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] IMPORTANT: Do NOT hold the key in the START position for longer than ten seconds at a time. After the engine starts, deactivate the choke control and place the throttle control in the FAST position. Doing so will result in a "rich" fuel mixture and cause the engine to run poorly. READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Stopping the Engine WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine. If the blades are engaged, place the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position. Remove the key from the ignition switch to prevent unintended starting. 16 Driving The Tractor WARNING: Avoid sudden starts, ex-cessive speed and sudden stops. WARNING: Do not leave the seat of the tractor without first placing the PTO (Blade Engage) lever in the disengaged (OFF) position, depressing the brake pedal and engaging the parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, also turn the ignition key off and remove the key. Always look down and behind before and while backing up to avoid a back-over accident. 1. Depress the brake pedal to release the parking brake and let the pedal up. IMPORTANT: Do NOT use the shift lever to change the direction of travel when the tractor is in motion. Always use the brake pedal to bring the tractor to a complete stop before shifting. · Mowing should always be done with the engine at full throttle. · Under heavier conditions it may be necessary to go back over the cut area a second time to get a clean cut. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. 18 · Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds and extremely tall grass. Refer to Cutting Blades on page 25 of this manual for proper blade sharpening instructions. 4 Operating Your Lawn Tractor Figure 13 Mulching (If Equipped) Select models come equipped with a mulch kit which incorporates special blades, already standard on the tractor, in a process of recirculating grass clippings repeatedly beneath the cutting deck. The ultra-fine clippings are then forced back into the lawn where they act as a natural fertilizer. Observe the following points for the best results when mulching: · Never attempt to mulch if the lawn is damp. Wet grass tends to stick to the underside of the cutting deck preventing proper mulching of the clippings. · Do NOT attempt to mulch more than 1/3 the total height of the grass or approximately 1-1/2 inches. Doing so will cause the clippings to clump up beneath the deck and not be mulched effectively. · Maintain a slow ground speed to allow the grass clippings more time to effectively be mulched. · Always position the throttle control lever in the FAST (rabbit) position and allow it to remain there while mowing. [. . . ] The following emission warranty parts list are covered: Fuel Line, Fuel Line Clamps MANUFACTURER'S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR The limited warranty set forth below is given by YAMAHA LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. "YAMAHA" warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in materials or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator's Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water, or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or use of any part, accessory or attachment not approved by YAMAHA for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage. [. . . ]