Yard-Man 100 User Manual

General Recommendations
1.  Always observe safety rules when 

performing any maintenance.

2. The warranty on this lawn mower does not 

cover items that have been subjected to 

operator abuse or negligence. To receive full 

value from warranty, operator must maintain 

the lawn mower as instructed here. 

3. Changing of engine-governed speed will void  

engine warranty. 

4. All adjustments should be checked at least 

once each season. 

5. Periodically check all fasteners and make 

sure these are tight.

1.  Lubricate the pivot points on the blade 

control handle at least once a season with 

light oil. The blade control must operate 

freely in both directions. See Figure 10.

2. If your mower is equipped with ball bearing 

wheels, lubricate at least once a season 

with a light oil, all other types require no 

lubrication. However, if the wheels are 

removed for any reason, lubricate the 

surface of the axle bolt and the inner surface 

of the wheel with light automotive oil.

3. Lubricate the torsion spring and pivot point 

periodically with light oil to prevent rust. See 

Figure 10. 

4. Follow the accompanying engine manual for 

lubrication schedule and instruction.

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Engine
1.  Refer to the separate engine manual for 

engine maintenance instructions. 

2. Maintain engine oil as instructed in the 

separate engine manual packed with your unit. 

Read and follow instructions carefully. 

3. Under normal conditions service air cleaner 

as instructed in the separate engine  manual 

packed with your unit. Clean every few hours 

under extremely dusty conditions.  Poor 

engine performance and flooding usually indi-

cates that the air cleaner should be serviced.

4. The spark plug should be cleaned and the gap 

reset once a season.  Spark plug replacement 

is recommended at the start of each mowing 

season; check engine manual for correct plug 

type and gap specifications.

NOTE: This spark ignition system meets all 

requirements of the Canadian Interference-

Causing Equipment Regulations.

5. Clean the engine regularly with a cloth or 

brush. Keep the cooling system (blower hous-

ing area) clean to permit proper air circulation 

which is essential to engine performance and 

life. Be certain to remove all grass, dirt and 

combustible debris from muffler area.

Deck
The underside of the mower deck should be 

cleaned after each use to prevent a buildup of 

grass clippings, leaves, dirt or other matter. If this 

debris is allowed to accumulate, it will invite rust 

and corrosion, and may prevent proper mulching. 

The deck may be cleaned by tilting the mower 

and scraping clean with a suitable tool (make 

certain the spark plug wire is disconnected).

We do not recommend 

the use of pressure 

washers or garden 

hose to clean your 

unit. These may cause 

damage to electrical 

components, spindles, 

pulleys, bearings, or 

the engine. The use 

of water will result in 

shortened life and 

reduce serviceability.